Chapter 106

After Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang heard Murong Haitang's words, they stopped.

The two looked at each other and saw the thoughts in each other's eyes.

"Teacher Haitang, we just go out and play!" Gu Yunxi said, her face full of sincere smiles.

"Yes, yes, we're very curious about Jiuyao City, so we want to explore more!" Jiang Wanshang added.

Both of them tacitly avoided mentioning Origin Mall.

The thought of the shop having only ten machines made them wary of attracting too many people.

Murong Haitang nodded without thinking. She said, "There's nothing wrong with exploring, but you must pay attention to your own safety. Jiuyao City is not what it used to be!"

Her tone was full of emotion.

Murong Haitang, despite being a strong cultivator at the pinnacle of Dao, felt a bit restrained in Jiuyao City nowadays. Too many significant events had happened recently, making the atmosphere tense. Who knew how many hidden masters were lurking around?

Hearing Murong Haitang's words and seeing her emotional expression, Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang found it somewhat amusing. They already knew that the previous major events in Jiuyao City were orchestrated by the boss alone. Honestly, it felt pretty good to be in the know while others were clueless.

"Ahem, we understand, Teacher Haitang," Gu Yunxi answered obediently.

"By the way, where is Teacher Ying Wuji?" Jiang Wanshang asked curiously, noticing his absence. Ying Wuji usually stayed in Zui Yuexuan and wasn't one to waste time wandering outside. To the students, he was a well-deserved cultivator!

Murong Haitang replied, "He went out for some personal matters."

"Oh." The two nodded in understanding. They then returned to their room to begin digesting the combat experience gained in the Tower of Trials. These experiences could only lead to substantial improvement if truly mastered!

"Hey, I wonder what happened to Ying Wuji; he's been gone for quite a while!" Murong Haitang sighed, whispering to herself with some helplessness. She was genuinely concerned about her colleague.

...

When Ji Wuhui and Bai Lao returned to the imperial city, they immediately noticed Ying Wuji standing in front of the gate. Ying Wuji's aura, characteristic of someone at the pinnacle of Dao, was too conspicuous to ignore, especially for strong individuals like Ji Wuhui and Old Bai.

"Is that... Ying Wuji from Lingyun Academy?!" Ji Wuhui frowned, puzzled.

When Bai Lao crossed the tribulation last night, Ying Wuji had been present but had not intervened. Both Bai Lao and Ji Wuhui remembered him well. As a powerhouse at the pinnacle of Dao and a tutor at Lingyun Academy, neither of Ying Wuji's identities could be overlooked.

"What is he doing here?" Mr. Bai was equally puzzled.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" When Xia Yu saw the two arriving, he bowed and informed the guards behind him.

As Bai Lao and Ji Wuhui approached, Ying Wuji also noticed their arrival.

"The Heavenly Star, the White Spear God, Ying Wuji, seeks an audience," Ying Wuji said in a deep voice.

Ji Wuhui waved his hand with a smile, "Let's talk inside. Our Star Empire's hospitality isn't meant to be conducted at the gate!"

Ying Wuji nodded and did not refuse.