"Bang, bang, bang..."
Just as Wu Xiaodong and Wu Xiao'ai were feeling indignant on behalf of Wang Sheng and Mei Hu, a series of collision sounds reached them.
"Huh? What was that?" Wu Xiaodong suddenly seemed to hear something and pricked up his ears.
At Wu Xiaodong's words, Wu Xiao'ai fell silent. Tilting her head, she listened carefully as well.
Because she, too, had vaguely heard something.
A moment later, Wu Xiaodong and Wu Xiao'ai exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise.
Because the sounds of impact were coming from Courtyard No. 1.
"Hehehe... What immortal dares to make a move in Courtyard No. 1?"
Although Wu Xiao'ai was extremely surprised, her tone and expression were full of undisguised schadenfreude.
"Maybe someone like us couldn't stand it anymore and came to teach them a lesson. Hahaha..."
Seeing Wu Xiao'ai's expression, Wu Xiaodong could not help joining in, gloating along with her.
Then he instinctively added, "Of course, it could also be..."
Before he could finish, Wu Xiaodong and Wu Xiao'ai both froze.
They looked at each other, delight gradually appearing on their faces, though they did not dare reveal too much. They were afraid—afraid they were overthinking it.
Still, they spoke their thoughts in unison, their voices low. "It could be that Wang Sheng—Brother Sheng—and Mei Hu are back."
The two hesitated and looked toward the gate of Courtyard No. 1.
They were afraid their hopes would come to nothing.
But they still started forward, slowly walking over.
Yet with every step, their hearts rose higher, trembling with nerves. It was sheer torment, but they did not want to stop. Their hearts were filled with anticipation.
When they entered through the gate, they saw ice and fire locked in battle.
Wu Xiaodong was immediately overjoyed.
Wu Xiao'ai's eyes instantly filled