Wang Yan also realized he had brought up an awkward topic and quickly changed the subject. "That's enough for today's practical combat class. You should all head back and cultivate."
Wang Yan started ushering people out. Although the Inner Court disciples still wanted to stay and watch the excitement, the teacher had spoken, so they could only leave reluctantly.
Zhou Sichen and the others waved goodbye to Ji Lin.
Only Wang Qiuer, Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, Ji Lin, Wu Ming, and Wang Yan remained.
Wang Qiuer shot Ji Lin an irritated glare. She was clearly speechless over the effect of his Ice Roses skill.
Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er looked at Ji Lin with strange expressions and instinctively edged a little farther away from him. The meaning in their eyes was obvious: So this was the kind of person Ji Lin was.
Ji Lin felt terrible. He hurriedly explained, "Don't misunderstand. Ice Roses can release Ice Vines to bind enemies, but they grow on their own. I can't control them. I didn't do it on purpose."
Ji Lin apologized to Wu Ming. "I'm sorry, Senior Wu Ming. I really didn't mean it. It really was just an accident."
Wu Ming's mouth twitched. This topic just wasn't going to go away, was it? She said helplessly, "For Xiaotao's sake, I won't hold it against you this time. If it had been anyone else, I'd have skinned him alive."
Ji Lin's eyelid twitched. This woman really was fierce.
Better not provoke her!
Ji Lin turned to Wang Yan with a smile. "Teacher Wang Yan, it's been a while. How are things between you and Auctioneer Qing Ya?"
Wang Yan blushed, completely flustered. "W-We're doing fine! We're very good!"
Ji Lin smiled in satisfaction. "Oh, that's good. So when will we get to