Holy Spirit Wood Heart

The Leng Family's main camp was permeated with a biting chill.

At one side of the camp, Leng Runqing saw Leng Qingqiu emerge from the Space Gate and frowned slightly. "Qingqiu, why are you back?"

Leng Qingqiu's expression remained calm. "Xiao Yue'er of the Xiao Family was also by Qin Tian's side. We clashed and started fighting, and Qin Tian sent both of us back afterward."

"Xiao Yue'er..."

Leng Runqing looked deeply at Leng Qingqiu before speaking slowly. "Qingqiu, I know you strongly resisted the family's arrangements for you this time. You have your pride and are unwilling to lower yourself to approach someone. To be honest, I understand how you feel. But this mission was personally assigned by the Great Elder. Do you think that little trick of yours can get past him?

"Uncle, I..." Leng Qingqiu frowned slightly, wanting to explain.

However, Leng Runqing waved a hand and cut her off. "Qingqiu, there is no need to make excuses. I know you too well. With your temperament, you would never easily clash with someone else, much less let it escalate into a fight. And I might as well tell you that Xiao Yue'er's father, Xiao Feng, is my friend. I watched Yue'er grow up as well. I know her personality very well. She is a warm and cheerful girl, but when it comes to pride, she is no less proud than you. She simply does not show it easily."

He paused, his gaze carrying the understanding of someone who had seen through everything. "I do not know whether the two of you discussed it beforehand or reached a tacit understanding on the spot, but that excuse will not get past the Great Elder."

"I understand."

After hearing this, Leng Qingqiu neither argued nor said anything further.

Her expression