When Jiang Tian returned to his residence, he spotted Yuan Manzhi standing at the entrance to the small courtyard from far away.
She kept her head lowered, both hands twisting together in front of her, her toes unconsciously tapping the ground.
Hearing footsteps, Yuan Manzhi raised her head. A dazed smile appeared on her small face, one that inexplicably made him feel a pang of pity.
Then she quickly lowered her head again, as if she didn't dare look at him for too long.
At today's grand ceremony, she had only been able to stand at the very back of the crowd and catch a glimpse from afar.
He had been the center of attention.
And she was still only a minor martial artist at the Manifest Energy stage.
"Come on. Come with me to my new residence."
Yuan Manzhi jerked her head up.
Jiang Tian stood before her, backlit, his expression difficult to make out.
Even Jiang Tian himself couldn't quite explain how he felt about Yuan Manzhi.
If he had to say there was something there, it was only because of the help her father and she had given him. He had always remembered that kindness.
For now, he treated Yuan Manzhi more like a younger sister. He had no other thoughts about her.
"Okay."
Yuan Manzhi's voice was soft, carrying a sense of relief.
The two of them quickly packed up their things, then set off for Heavenly Fire Peak.
Qi Gathering Realm cultivators couldn't ride the wind. Only after reaching Foundation Establishment could they soar through the sky like birds.
Before long, they reached the halfway point of Heavenly Fire Peak.
This was where the Everbright Cave Abode stood. Even from far away, they could see the two characters "Everbright" carved into the mountainside.
Despite its