Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin followed behind him as the three figures vanished into the rift.
The rift slowly closed, and everything returned to calm.
Above Jia Nan Academy in the Black-Corner Region, space twisted slightly, and three figures appeared out of thin air.
Liu Bai stood in the air, looking down at the ancient academy hidden among the mountains below.
"Jia Nan Academy..."
Liu Bai murmured softly, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.
With a sweep of his spiritual sense, he instantly located Great Elder Su Qian. At that moment, he was leisurely drinking tea in a pavilion within the Inner Academy.
"Let's go."
Liu Bai took Xiao Yi Xian's hand and, with Qing Lin in tow, vanished from the spot in a flash.
Inner Academy, Elders' Pavilion.
Great Elder Su Qian sat in a grand chair by the window, holding a cup of hot tea as he narrowed his eyes and enjoyed the afternoon sunlight.
Several plates of exquisite pastries sat on the table, along with an open ancient book. His days were quite comfortable.
Suddenly, his eyelid twitched, and he instinctively looked up.
Three figures appeared before him out of nowhere.
"Pfft—!"
Su Qian sprayed out a mouthful of tea and nearly slipped out of his chair.
He hurriedly grabbed the armrest, his eyes wide as he stared at the three figures who had suddenly appeared before him.
Once he recognized them, he relaxed slightly, though the vigilance in his eyes did not fade.
"Y-Your Excellency?! Hall Master of the Blood Fire Hall?!"
He hurriedly rose to his feet and cupped his hands in greeting. Although he was full of doubt, proper etiquette still had to be observed.
Liu Bai smiled and waved a hand.
"Great Elder Su Qian, there is no need for such