Decided, Gong Shaoqing

Jen Yunfeng was somewhat surprised by Xia Zhiqing's certainty. In her opinion, Hongzhuang was already Di Beichen's wife, so it was only natural for her to enter the Tian Gang Sect. According to the principal and vice-principal's introduction, this selection competition carried certain risks, and one wrong move could cost a person's life. Given Hongzhuang's status, there was no need for her to take such risks. It would be better for her to go to the Tian Gang Sect early and focus on cultivation.

"I understand Hongzhuang's character," Xia Zhiqing smiled lightly. She knew Hongzhuang's thoughts very well. Hongzhuang was not someone who sought petty advantages. Besides, Hongzhuang always believed that taking shortcuts was not a good thing. Only by earnestly taking each step could one achieve the best results.

Jen Yunfeng shrugged her shoulders. She didn't know why Xia Zhiqing was so certain of her answer, but she didn't oppose it. If Hongzhuang also participated in the selection competition, they might even meet and form a team on the battlefield.

"Zhiqing, when do you plan to return to the Dynasty?" Bai Junyu walked over slowly. Since the principal and vice-principal announced this news, many cultivators had already packed their things and were preparing to return to the Dynasty for the assessment. If they passed the assessment and had the opportunity to participate in the selection competition, they would join it. If they didn't pass the assessment, they would return to the academy.

Although everyone seemed excited now, only a small fraction of cultivators would have the opportunity to participate in the selection competition. Most cultivators wouldn't have a chance to participate at all. It was said that each dynasty only had a few spots, or at most a dozen spots, which showed how fierce the competition was.

Xia Zhiqing furrowed her brows. "I want to wait for two days. Hongzhuang might be on her way back. If she returns, I'll go with her for the assessment." Having known Hongzhuang for so long, Xia Zhiqing naturally had some understanding of her background. Fengbo Country was not a place with a good impression for Hongzhuang. It was likely that she wouldn't want to compete for a spot in Fengbo Country and would prefer to go to other dynasties together.

Upon hearing Xia Zhiqing's answer, Bai Junyu wasn't surprised. Xia Zhiqing had always treated Baili Hongzhuang as her best friend. Baili Hongzhuang had been away for so many days, and Xia Zhiqing had been worried about her all along. It was normal for Xia Zhiqing to want to wait for Baili Hongzhuang to participate together. Bai Junyu had already anticipated this.

"In that case, I'll also wait a few more days. Baili Hongzhuang might come back soon," Bai Junyu smiled lightly. He thought it was good to have the opportunity to accompany Xia Zhiqing for a few more days. Once someone among them passed the assessment and participated in the selection competition, they wouldn't see each other for a long time.

When Gong Shaoqing and Dongfang Yu approached, they heard what Bai Junyu said, and the group couldn't help but show ambiguous smiles. Although Bai Junyu and Xia Zhiqing hadn't explicitly declared their relationship, everyone had already assumed they were a couple.

"Gong Shaoqing, Dongfang Yu, when do you plan to leave?" Jen Yunfeng asked curiously upon seeing Gong Shaoqing and Dongfang Yu. Many people had already started to prepare, and they couldn't stay in the academy for too long. Missing the opportunity would be a great regret.

Gong Shaoqing and Dongfang Yu glanced at each other before speaking, "Our plan is the same as Xia Zhiqing's. We'll wait a few more days. If Hongzhuang hasn't returned by then, we'll depart."

Jen Yunfeng nodded slightly. "Since you're all waiting, then I'll continue waiting for a few more days as well."

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