Sunlight spilled across the plaza, illuminating the passersby. Every face bore a different expression—some hurried, some leisurely, some excited, some weary.
"Everyone, there are still half a month until the end of the month. From now on, we'll cultivate separately and just complete our individual tasks."
Yin Li said.
This trip to Qingyun City had brought them considerable gains. Securing places among the top ten of the group was practically a certainty.
However, just in case, they still needed to continue taking on missions for the next period of time.
After all, competition in the Inner Academy Assessment was extremely fierce. No one dared guarantee that they would make it into the top ten.
Every extra point of contribution meant an extra measure of security.
After exchanging a few more words, they went their separate ways.
With a flick of her red robe, Huang Jiuli was the first to head toward the East Academy;
Yin Li carried her zither toward the West Academy; Yun Qingge and Lu Qingshan headed toward the North Academy together.
Qin Yan watched them leave, then turned around and led Zhao Lei toward the streets of Mystic City.
Qin Yan and Zhao Lei walked down the street.
Shops lined both sides of the road—restaurants, teahouses, pill shops, Spirit Weapon shops, material shops... there was everything one could want.
Qin Yan walked ahead while Zhao Lei followed behind, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the surrounding stores and pedestrians.
He had spent decades in Greatwood City, but this was his first time in Mystic City.
The prosperity here left him dazzled.
In the end, Qin Yan chose a restaurant for Zhao Lei.
The restaurant stood in a bustling district. It was three stories tall, with upturned eaves, ornate brackets, carved beams, and painted rafters. Its signboard bore the