Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling came over as well.
Nine Heart Begonia blossomed in Ye Lingling's palm, and its gentle healing Soul Power enveloped Yu Tiancheng. Only after confirming that he had no hidden injuries did she let out a quiet breath of relief.
Dugu Yan stared at him for a long while before finally saying in a low voice, "Next time... don't push yourself so hard."
"Okay." Yu Tiancheng nodded.
Dugu Bo went over to the two Spirit Beast corpses and inspected them for a moment. "These two beasts are still warm, and their bones and hides are mostly intact—especially the Void Shadow Leopard's spine. It contains pure Space Power and could be used to make a Soul Tool."
"A Soul Tool?" Yu Tiancheng's eyes lit up.
"Though I'm no good at making them, I know a few old acquaintances." Dugu Bo put the corpses away. "Once we're back in Heaven Dou City, I can ask around for you."
"Thank you, Senior."
"Don't thank me too soon." Dugu Bo glanced at him. "Making a Soul Tool won't come cheap."
Yu Tiancheng smiled but said nothing more.
"Let's go. Time to head back to the academy."
At the edge of Sunset Forest, the five-person team finally emerged from the last stretch of dense woods.
The imposing outline of Heaven Dou City's walls was already clear on the horizon.
"We're finally back." Liu Erlong let out a long breath. The exhaustion from days of fighting eased a little at last.
"It's just past noon. Classes should be underway at the academy."
Yu Tiancheng nodded, but his gaze drifted toward the distant road, where several figures were faintly approaching.
"Someone's coming," he said softly.
The five kept walking, continuing toward Blue Tyrant Academy.
About the time it took to burn an incense