Elsewhere.
By the time Qin Jiuxiao and the others returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy from the Ye Family, dusk was approaching.
The sunset's lingering glow spilled over the courtyards of the Heaven Character District, gilding the bluestone paths with warm golden light.
He and Bi Ji walked side by side. Just as they rounded the corner near the dormitories, they saw Flender standing at the courtyard gate, rubbing his hands as he chatted with a beautiful woman.
The woman looked to be in her early thirties, with a voluptuous figure and lovely features. Her long brown hair fell loosely over her shoulders, and every movement carried the distinctive allure of a mature woman.
She wore a tight leather outfit that outlined her shapely curves. Standing there, she was like a burning flame, impossible to look away from.
Flender, who always strutted around in front of his students, seemed somewhat reserved now, even cautiously eager to please.
Qin Jiuxiao raised an eyebrow, immediately forming a guess.
This must be Liu Erlong.
When he recalled the "solution" Tang San and Yu Xiaogang had mentioned earlier, his expression turned rather strange.
Well, damn. For the sake of immortal herbs, Yu Xiaogang was actually willing to push Liu Erlong into his arms.
As expected of Grandmaster!
Most people really wouldn't have that kind of nerve.
At that moment, Flender and Liu Erlong also noticed Qin Jiuxiao and Bi Ji approaching.
Liu Erlong's gaze instantly settled on Qin Jiuxiao. After looking him up and down, her eyes lit up.
This young fellow was unexpectedly handsome.
Tall and straight-backed, with striking features, he possessed a steady bearing edged with sharpness. He was far more handsome than she had imagined.
And the aura faintly emanating from him gave her an inexplicable sense of closeness, as though