"The last thing is that, due to personal reasons, Nan Li will be leaving the academy for a period of training. She is expected to be away for at least a year..."
At this, the few of them immediately perked up from their slumped postures, feeling greatly relieved.
"Alright, if there are no other questions, go back on your own. You won't be participating in Soul Battles tonight. Get plenty of rest—we'll head for the Star Dou Great Forest first thing tomorrow morning!"
After delivering those words in a booming voice, Flender waved his hand, signaling for them to disperse.
Nan Li stepped forward and said to Flender, "Dean, then I'll be leaving now."
Flender nodded to show that he understood. "Go."
Nan Li dashed forward a few steps. Soul Rings emerged beneath her feet one after another, and with a beat of her wings, she flew toward Suotuo City.
Outside Suotuo City's southern gate, Dan Hong waved at Nan Li with a smile. A cold-faced young man stood nearby with his arms folded—it was Luo Gu.
"Time is of the essence. Let's set out now," Nan Li said to the two from midair without landing.
Dan Hong underwent Martial Soul Possession and flew over to Nan Li's side, not forgetting to turn and ask, "Little brother, do you want big sis to give you a lift?"
Perhaps Dan Hong's tone had been too frivolous, or perhaps Luo Gu had simply always been aloof. He raised his head and met Nan Li's gaze, not even looking at Dan Hong as he replied flatly, "No need."
"Alright then. A'li, let's go." Dan Hong paid no mind to Luo Gu's attitude and took Nan Li's hand as they flew toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
Luo Gu underwent Martial Soul Possession. Without