Xiao Wu poked her head out of his arms and looked at Tang San.
"Classmate Tang San." She spoke in a clear voice, a hint of seriousness in her tone. "How could you damage the lodging the Empire provided for us?"
"Doing this is just smearing the reputation of our new generation of Soul Masters, isn't it?"
"No, that's not it! I didn't!"
Tang San stammered in his panic, trying to explain, but when the words reached his lips, he didn't know where to begin.
"You really are so annoying." Xiao Wu had no intention of listening to Tang San explain. She frowned, her voice full of disdain. "You did something bad and don't even dare admit it. Hypocrite!"
She turned back to Zhao Linchuan, her voice instantly softening. "Young Master, let's go. I don't want to see this person again."
"I really regret ever being classmates with someone like him."
Boom—!
Those words exploded in Tang San's mind like a thunderclap!
He froze on the spot, his lips slightly parted, but no sound came out.
Zhao Linchuan glanced at him and shook his head.
"Xiao San, no matter what, you were once one of the top three outstanding graduates of Notting Academy."
He sighed, a hint of regret in his voice.
"And now, you don't even dare to own up to what you've done."
Zhao Linchuan said nothing more. Holding Xiao Wu, he turned and left.
In the distance, Xiao Wu whispered so quietly only the two of them could hear:
"Young Master, let's go camping at White Cloud Valley. Zhuqing and I talked it over, and she's already waiting for me there."
"While we're at it, I can show you just how impressive my 'Cunning Rabbit's Three Burrows' is."
"Sure. Just you wait. I'll tame you, you cunning