"Jingming! You're finally back!"
"We watched the entire live broadcast of the Monster Hunting Competition. You were incredible!"
The girls quickly gathered around him.
Su Qingli wore a long white dress, her temperament as cool and aloof as ever.
Yet when she looked at Xu Jingming, the tenderness in her eyes nearly overflowed.
Lu Yunji wore a tight combat suit that accentuated her tall, curvaceous figure.
Ye Lan was gentle as water, while Jiang Chuxuan was lively and spirited.
Aimes stood quietly a little farther back, her gaze soft.
The girls chattered all at once, and the living room immediately became exceptionally lively.
They crowded around Xu Jingming and ushered him onto the sofa, asking about the details of the Monster Hunting Competition and the sights of Blood Refinement Star.
Xu Jingming answered each question with a smile, occasionally throwing in a few lighthearted jokes.
The girls either gasped in surprise or laughed sweetly, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere.
After a while, the commotion gradually died down.
Ling Shuang raised her cold, beautiful eyes and spoke softly.
"Jingming, when do you plan to return to Blue Star?"
The living room immediately fell silent.
Every gaze focused on Xu Jingming's face, and the same anticipation was written across each lovely face.
They hoped he could truly return to their side, even if only for a brief reunion.
Xu Jingming's heart suddenly tightened, and a deep sense of guilt welled up within him.
Indeed, he owed Ling Shuang and the others far too much.
After thinking briefly, Xu Jingming said, "At most one month. I'll return to Blue Star within a month."
As soon as he said that, Ling Shuang and the others were overwhelmed with joy.
By now, Xu Jingming had been away from Blue Star for more than three