Self-depracation, pampering?

Bai Li Hongzhuang's lips curled up slightly, her eyes calm and clear as water. "Luckily, I don't feel tired."

With her previous cultivation intensity, a day of running around like this could only be considered easy, and she wouldn't feel exhausted at all.

However, the current strength of her physical body was still not enough, and she needed to continue training.

"Oh?" Dongfang Yu's eyebrows arched slightly, surprise and amusement shining in his beautiful peach blossom eyes. "I didn't expect the General's Manor Miss to be able to endure hardship like this."

They often traveled outside and had long since become accustomed to this level of exhaustion.

Bai Li Hongzhuang, on the other hand, had just arrived at Canglan Academy as a new student, and she was the young miss of the General's Manor. It was assumed that she had lived a pampered life and would not be able to bear such hardships.

In fact, Bai Li Hongzhuang's performance had already exceeded his expectations by a lot.

Many spoiled girls would throw tantrums after entering the mountains, and this was a common occurrence, especially in ordinary classes.

Upon hearing this, Bai Li Hongzhuang's lips curved into a self-mocking smile. "That's because you still don't understand my background."

Noble-born children were always pampered, but she, as a noble-born, had been living a life worse than a pig or a dog.

Curiosity shone in his flower-like eyes, and he didn't overlook the mockery in Bai Li Hongzhuang's eyes. Could there be a story behind this?

Gong Shaoqing's eyes flickered, his expression indifferent. "Other than walking today, she hasn't done anything else. If she can't bear this little hardship, what's the point of being a cultivator?"

His tone was equally cold and disdainful, emitting a provocative aura.

Bai Li Hongzhuang coldly glanced at Gong Shaoqing. Everything that came out of this guy's mouth was unpleasant.

A playful arc formed at the corner of Dongfang Yu's lips. "Our Gong Shaoqing rarely speaks such long sentences."

"So, does that mean he's giving me face?" Bai Li Hongzhuang raised an eyebrow in response, a narrow smile in her eyes.

After getting along for a while, she also understood that Gong Shaoqing had good intentions, but his way of speaking was just unpleasant.

Dongfang Yu's eyebrows lightly lifted, not saying a word, but his smile was evident.

Liu Qin Yue watched this scene, a hint of tension and worry fleeting in her deep and clear eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

"Hongzhuang, do you mind if I call you that?" Liu Qin Yue's smile was gentle and beautiful, her voice like the wind, clear and pleasant.

"I don't mind." Bai Li Hongzhuang smiled lightly in response. Today, Liu Qin Yue had been walking beside Gong Shaoqing the whole time, and they hadn't interacted much.

"In the beginning, it's normal to feel a bit uncomfortable when going out for experience. The next few days will be like this. If you're not used to it, you can tell me."

Liu Qin Yue's smile was serene and kind, her appearance resembling that of a close sister, easily causing people to let down their guard.

"Thank you for your concern." The bright and clear phoenix eyes sparkled with a brilliant light. "I am not someone who has been pampered. Since I've come here for training, I am prepared to endure hardships. You don't have to worry about me."

She was not a newcomer at all, nor did she need this special care.

The three of them simultaneously focused their gaze on Bai Li Hongzhuang. The deep, black eyes exuded determination and perseverance, shining brightly like scorching sun.

Dongfang Yu couldn't help but change his opinion. He understood that Bai Li Hongzhuang was telling the truth, not just being polite.

She really didn't need everyone to treat her as a new student. He was familiar with that resolute and determined gaze.

Because every cultivator who had gone through hardships would possess such eyes, including Gong Shaoqing, and himself.