After Kuize was gone, the Apex Hunters turned to Ye Chen, the only one who needed to remain behind. As they passed by him, each left this special newcomer with their own farewell.
"Well then, see you next time, Ye Chen," Fanu said courteously.
"See you around," He Sheng bid him farewell succinctly.
"Hahaha, if we have time later, we can spar sometime~" Fanato laughed heartily, anticipation written across his face.
"I hope you successfully learn an alternative method to the 'Spirit Realm,'" Evelyn wished him in an even tone.
"Anyway, keep it up," Feng encouraged him with his pipe between his teeth.
"Hehe, welcome to the team. Looking forward to working together from now on~" Sophie Lani said with a smile, patting Ye Chen on the shoulder.
"Don't disappoint Mr. Kuize," Hengli warned sharply.
"Work hard. I think very highly of you," Nie Suo offered Ye Chen encouragement as though he were still a warm-hearted elder brother.
"I'm very curious to see just how far you can grow," Alpedis left behind this meaningful remark before departing.
After that, the top nine Apex Hunters passed one after another through the door behind them that connected to the outside world of the Old Clock Tower, ultimately leaving Kuize's "Spirit Realm" together.
At last, only Ye Chen and Kuize remained beside the spacious, exquisite tea table.
In truth, ever since returning to Hunter's Peak, Ye Chen had been carrying countless questions he wanted to discuss privately with Kuize. However, having heard that Kuize was seriously injured and recuperating at home, he had no choice but to set the matter aside for the time being.
Yet now that Ye Chen had finally been given another chance to speak with him alone, he did not know where to begin.
Unlike Ye Chen's hesitation, Kuize