Something happened at home? She hadn't come back since the trip to Leaf Island?
The information Lanaia had brought about Ji Liushuang was somewhat beyond Fu Qian's expectations.
Back then, she had even gone out of her way to ask him whether he'd be returning to the academy. He hadn't expected that she'd be the one who hadn't come back.
Looks like he'd have to thank her another time.
As for family matters, with a powerful, prestigious family of that stature, it was hard to say what that meant exactly.
He still remembered that the first time he'd met Ji Liushuang, there'd been an assassin watching her like a hawk.
Of course, things were different now.
Back then, Ji Liushuang had merely been a promising young student. Even if something had really happened, as long as she got past her family, it probably wouldn't cause an upheaval she couldn't bear.
Now, though, she was plainly one of the academy's top students, a formal Intermediate Tier with Sword Intent. The likelihood of anyone using similar methods against her had dropped considerably. Otherwise, the academy probably wouldn't let it go.
"All right, it's getting late. Get some rest, and remember, don't sneak out in the middle of the night."
Seeing Fu Qian lost in thought, Lanaia reminded him once more, then announced that her reception duties were over.
"Understood."
Knowing she wasn't just trying to scare him, Fu Qian didn't make things difficult for Lanaia. He gestured for her to rest assured.
"Since I came back like this, why would I do something so pointless?"
That was true... Those words immediately convinced Lanaia.
If this guy had something to hide, he had plenty of other options.
"Come find me if you need anything."
Lanaia let out a breath and turned to leave.