Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Mao Xiangling sat opposite Liu Erlong and the others. The distance between the three of them was slightly closer than at the other tables, and someone would occasionally shift slightly, as though trying to catch a certain detail more clearly.
Ning Rongrong mentioned that Blue Tyrant Academy would be introducing a new practical combat course after the New Year. Zhu Zhuqing and Mao Xiangling had both signed up, while she herself was in charge of assisting with the course arrangements. Some details of the new course still needed to be confirmed.
Mao Xiangling mentioned that she had encountered a Soul Hunter outside the manor during the holiday. The other party seemed to know more about the academy than an ordinary passerby should, and she had already made a note of it.
Zhu Zhuqing did not say much, merely responding in acknowledgment, as though she had made a mental note of it. She then returned to her quiet demeanor, occasionally tilting her head slightly while the other two spoke, as if confirming the direction of the wind—or catching something that had yet to be said.
Sometimes, she would wait a breath or two after Ning Rongrong finished speaking before nodding, as though she had placed those words somewhere difficult to notice.
The area where Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Yao Zi, and Sheng Minglan sat was beside the window.
Their conversation revolved around Snow Spirit Province—the changing seasons, the local climate, the progress of mine development, and the recent circumstances of their respective families.
Shui Bing'er said that the snow in Snow Spirit Province had melted earlier than usual this year. Shui Yue'er added that the stream outside the town had already returned to its normal water level, while Sheng Minglan mentioned that several batches of goods