After bidding farewell to Bi Ji and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, Qin Jiuxiao left the Core Circle of the Star Dou Forest with Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu was somewhat silent along the way, occasionally turning back to look at the dense forest, her eyes filled with reluctance.
This was her home. Leaving it once again inevitably left her feeling melancholy.
Noticing her emotions, Qin Jiuxiao reached out and took her hand. "Don't worry. Whenever you want to come back in the future, I'll come with you."
Xiao Wu raised her head and looked at Qin Jiuxiao's earnest face. Her heart warmed as she nodded, gripping his hand a little tighter.
Their figures gradually disappeared into the lingering glow of the setting sun, heading toward Suotuo City.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere at Shrek Academy was somewhat subtle.
It had been nearly half a month since Qin Jiuxiao left, yet he still had not returned.
During the first few days, Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others had restrained themselves, afraid that Qin Jiuxiao might suddenly return and catch them in the act.
But as the days passed and there was still no news of Qin Jiuxiao, their courage gradually grew.
Without Qin Jiuxiao around, Dai Mubai and Tang San felt that everything in life was going their way. Even breathing felt much easier.
When Qin Jiuxiao had been around, they had always felt suppressed by him and uncomfortable no matter what they did.
Now, that baleful star had finally disappeared.
They felt that everything was going smoothly, as though even their luck had improved.
In the headmaster's office, Flender and Zhao Wuji stood by the window, looking at the darkening sky in the distance with grave expressions.
Zhao Wuji sighed and was the first to break the silence.
"Boss Flender, do you