After returning from the Star Dou Great Forest, Jiang Nannan's life changed in subtle ways.
Xiao Yu was almost inseparable from her, perching on her shoulder during the day to keep her company in class and curling up by her pillow at night as she fell asleep.
The palm-sized little rabbit looked delicate and adorable, but Huo Chen knew that its true strength was enough to give most Soul King-level opponents a serious headache.
Jiang Nannan herself had also grown more confident. Her amber eyes held a certainty and composure that hadn't been there before.
Huo Chen's life, meanwhile, was once again filled with all sorts of responsibilities.
Classes for the core disciples, Ling Luochеn's daily guidance, Ma Xiaotao's occasional "harassment," and keeping track of the cultivation progress of the girls in Class One kept his schedule packed.
Amid all this busyness, he hadn't forgotten someone else.
Tang Ya.
The current sect master of the Tang Sect had been visiting Shrek Academy frequently over the past few months.
Her target was clear: Huo Yuhao. The Tang Sect had been in decline for years, its disciples dwindling, and she desperately needed fresh blood to revitalize the sect.
Huo Yuhao's displayed talent and potential had given her hope.
She came to see him every few days, sometimes bringing him Tang Sect texts to read, sometimes simply inviting him to a meal and chatting with him about cultivation.
Huo Yuhao treated her with courtesy and respect but gave her no definite answer. His energy was currently focused on Soul Tools and cultivating necromancy, and he was still weighing whether to join the Tang Sect.
Huo Chen and Tang Ya hadn't interacted much directly. They'd run into each other a few times at the academy, exchanged greetings and a few pleasantries, but that was