The morning after Xiao Mo clashed with those Demon Race pageboys.
Since it was Celebration Day for Hanshan Academy, Qianxue Peak had a five-day break.
So Tushan Jingci still didn't need to attend class today, and Xiao Mo didn't have to accompany her to the schoolroom either.
He planned to use those five days off to undergo his tribulation and enter Foundation Establishment.
Although his external injuries hadn't healed yet, Xiao Mo didn't think it was a big problem.
Besides, today was an auspicious day. Xiao Mo felt that if he missed it, there wouldn't be another day as favorable for half a year.
He couldn't wait that long, either.
After getting up and changing, Xiao Mo planned to absorb the essence of the morning sun as usual, then go undergo his tribulation in the afternoon.
But when he stepped out of his room, he couldn't help freezing in surprise.
Tushan Jingci was sitting on a stone stool in the courtyard.
Whenever the schoolroom was closed for a break, Tushan Jingci would sleep in.
She never got up until the sun was practically shining on her backside.
But today Jingci had gotten up so early. It was quite unusual.
Tushan Jingci propped her chin on her hand. Her fluffy fox tail swished from side to side as she stared blankly beyond the courtyard.
Usually carefree, she looked a little worried just then.
It seemed her little head was busy turning over something important.
"Up early today, miss," Xiao Mo said with a smile as he approached to greet her.
"Ah!"
Tushan Jingci, lost in thought, jumped in fright. The fur on her ears and tail suddenly stood on end.
"Xiao Mo, you scared me to death!" Tushan Jingci let out a breath and patted her chest repeatedly with her small