After learning of Chen Yuan's formidable strength, Qin Ming called off all the plans and led the Royal Fight Team, Chen Yuan, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing back to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Along the way, perhaps because Chen Yuan had defeated Yu Tianheng, the other members of the Royal Fight Team treated Chen Yuan with a mixture of awe and distance. They did not dare offend him, but neither did they try to get close to him.
After all, they were comrades who fought together, so it was only natural for them to feel somewhat resistant toward Chen Yuan. However, Chen Yuan did not need their affection or approval, so he did not mind in the slightest.
A day later, they arrived at a new town. Qin Ming arranged dinner and lodging. Although he had graduated from Shrek Academy, he now worked for Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Whenever they traveled, the academy reimbursed all food, clothing, lodging, and transportation expenses, so he was not stingy in the least.
After dinner, just as everyone was about to go their separate ways, Dugu Yan left her teammates and walked over to Chen Yuan, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing. With smiling eyes and curved brows, she said with a smile:
"Junior Chen Yuan, junior sisters, let your senior take you out shopping. Also, I'll pay for everything today. It's a small token of goodwill, an apology of sorts."
Chen Yuan glanced at Yu Tianheng. His expression was stiff, and his entire body radiated an aura that warned strangers to stay away. His face looked especially unpleasant at this moment.
Chen Yuan did not care about this at all. He could not possibly give up the opportunity to get close to Dugu Yan just because of Yu Tianheng. He said calmly:
"We appreciate