The discussion in the main hall had just concluded, and everyone was getting up to leave when Ning Rongrong suddenly grabbed Lin Zhixia's wrist and pulled her a few steps toward a secluded corner. Warm glazed light fell over her hair, and she smiled with a hint of mischief. "Zhi Xia, now that you've come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, aren't you going to see Gu Zhinian?"
The name "Gu Zhinian" was like a small stone thrown unexpectedly into Lin Zhixia's heart. She stopped short, and even the star gems on her Starfall Battle Skirt swayed. Her fingers tightened unconsciously—how could she have forgotten that name? It was the greatest unfinished regret hidden within five years of time.
Seeing her freeze, Ning Rongrong could not help poking her arm. "Just look at that reaction. I knew you hadn't forgotten! Before the Elite Tournament Grand Finals, Gu Zhinian secretly came to us for help. He said he was going to confess to you after the competition!"
Her words instantly stirred memories in the others nearby. Dai Mubai had just reached the hall entrance when he turned back at once, smiling as he teased, "Exactly! That kid was nervous as hell. He had me practice his 'confession stance' with him for days, saying he was afraid he wouldn't be able to stand steady in front of you!"
Zhu Zhuqing also rarely curled her lips into a smile. "Rongrong and I even helped him pick out a bouquet of Starflowers. We said they would go perfectly with your Star Guidance Bell, but then..."
No one spoke of what came next. Right after the Grand Finals ended, Xiao Wu's identity as a soul beast was unexpectedly exposed. Before Gu Zhinian could even take out that bouquet of Starflowers, Ye Cang arrived with