As for Mo Wu's little schemes...
He saw through them clearly, but he didn't mind.
That was the adult world: everyone got what they wanted.
Mo Wu wanted the friendship of a Future Titled Douluo, and he wanted Mo Wu's resources and connections.
It was mutually beneficial. There was nothing wrong with that.
"Xiao Zhi!"
A familiar voice came from ahead.
Wang Zhi looked up and saw Ling Lin standing by the street, waving at him.
Wang Heng stood behind her, carrying the luggage and smiling.
He quickened his pace and went over.
"Mom, I'm back."
"Good, you're back. That's all that matters."
Ling Lin took his hand and looked him over, top to bottom. Only after confirming he wasn't hurt did she relax.
"Come on, let's go home."
"Mom's made you something delicious."
"Okay."
Wang Zhi answered with a smile, then glanced back at Ika.
The Blue Haired Youth still wore an expressionless face. He only gave a slight nod.
After returning to Sea and Land Academy...
Wang Zhi had just walked through the Academy Entrance when two familiar figures came up to greet him.
"Xiao Zhi!"
Zhou Tian'er's voice was as bright and clear as ever. She jogged over, her green hair gleaming in the sunlight.
When she reached him, she looked him over, pride filling her eyes.
"First place on the Youth Ranking!"
"You've outshone the entire Federation's new generation!"
"My little brother is amazing!"
As she spoke, she reached out to ruffle Wang Zhi's hair.
Wang Zhi tilted his head away and said helplessly,
"Tian'er Jie, I'm not a kid anymore."
"You'll always be a kid to me."
Zhou Tian'er grinned and withdrew her hand, her gaze falling on Ika behind him.
"Who's this?"
"Ika,"
Wang Zhi introduced him.
"He's here to protect me. My