After gathering the immortal herbs, Qin Jiuxiao glanced at Dugu Yan, who was still cultivating.
She sat cross-legged on a flat bluestone, eyes closed and fine beads of sweat on her forehead. Soul power circulated slowly through her body as she followed Dugu Bo's improved method to form a Dan Bead.
The process could not be rushed. It would take at least a day or two for the bead to take shape.
Zhu Zhuqing and the others were still waiting for him at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. He needed to go back and check on them.
Qin Jiuxiao walked over to Dugu Bo. "Old man, most of your poison has been cleared, and Yanyan won't wake up anytime soon. I'm heading back to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I still have a few things to take care of there."
Dugu Bo glanced at him.
He had lived long enough to meet all sorts of people.
That day at the academy, he had seen at a glance that the girls gathered around Qin Jiuxiao looked at him differently.
The boy had quite a few women close to him. Dugu Bo knew that perfectly well.
But he also knew it was only natural for a young man like Qin Jiuxiao to have a few admirers.
As long as he treated Yanyan well, Dugu Bo could accept it.
"Fine. I won't stop you from going back."
Dugu Bo's expression turned solemn. "But remember one thing: Yanyan is yours now. You must not let her down."
"She's the person I love most. If you dare hurt her, I'll come after you even if it costs me this old life!"
Qin Jiuxiao met Dugu Bo's earnest gaze and nodded. "I won't let down anyone close to me. You know what kind of person I am."
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