"Xiaotao, how about coming to my place today?" Lan Mei walked over.
The weak, pitiful, and helpless Huo Yuhao followed at her side.
"I can't go today. I need to return to Teacher's Wife's place later, and I'll probably be going into a Cultivation Retreat for the next few days," Ma Xiaotao said helplessly. She had only accepted a city patrol mission, which was why she had appeared at the city gate, where she happened to run into Lan Mei.
"I see. All right, then I won't disturb your cultivation." Lan Mei nodded in understanding.
Ma Xiaotao's gaze shifted to Huo Yuhao. A faint curve appeared on her red lips, but she said nothing. She could sense that Huo Yuhao's Soul Power Aura was far stronger than before.
Huo Yuhao remained calm. He had already thought of an explanation.
"Beibei, Xiaoya, are you two heading back to the academy? Shall we go together?" Ma Xiaotao asked.
"Sure." The two nodded in agreement.
"Yuhao, we're leaving first." Tang Ya and Beibei bid Huo Yuhao farewell.
"Mhm." Huo Yuhao nodded. "See you when school starts."
Tang Ya smiled, then removed the soul tool ring from her right hand and handed it to Huo Yuhao.
"You can return it to me the next time we meet at the academy."
Huo Yuhao tightly gripped the Storage Soul Tool in his right hand as he watched the three of them leave.
"Let's go." Lan Mei glanced at Huo Yuhao, killing intent blazing in her eyes.
Huo Yuhao shuddered and followed Lan Mei back to the Grilled Fish House like a little wife.
"So you're saying those three old acquaintances of yours took you to obtain a Soul Ring?"
Lan Mei held a feather duster in her hand, her face filled with astonishment.
"Mhm." Huo