Within the Direct Disciple Residence, Xia Youming sat alone in Elegance Tower.
The entire Direct Disciple Residence was now desolate. Xia Youming remained here for no other reason than to protect Jiang Feng.
Having attained the rank of core disciple, Xia Youming's strength even surpassed Ji Kongling's.
Yet she had not forgotten her roots. She still guarded this place, preventing anyone from disturbing Jiang Feng.
A ripple came through. Xia Youming slowly raised her head, a smile appearing on her face.
From the ripple alone, she could already tell that the visitor was none other than Ji Kongling.
During this time, only Ji Kongling occasionally visited the Direct Disciple Residence.
Xia Youming also welcomed Ji Kongling's visits. For one, Ji Kongling and Jiang Feng had always shared a deep friendship; for another, when Ji Kongling came, at least she had someone to talk to and pass the dull hours with.
A spatial rift opened, and Ji Kongling stepped out of it.
Xia Youming slowly rose and looked up in greeting. "Senior Brother Ji."
Ji Kongling looked down at Xia Youming, his expression quite unlike his usual self. However, Xia Youming did not pay it much mind.
Ji Kongling did not immediately descend into the residence. Instead, he stood alone in the air, looking down over the vast Direct Disciple Residence.
Only then did Xia Youming notice that Ji Kongling's aura today seemed vastly different from before.
Xia Youming continued, "Senior Brother Ji, I fear you will be disappointed again today. The Residence Lord has yet to emerge from seclusion."
"If Senior Brother Ji has the time, please come down so we may talk within the residence."
In the air, Ji Kongling gave a cold chuckle. "Heh heh..."
That cold laugh made Xia Youming's heart jolt.
She seemed to understand now.