The night had not yet fully faded, but news within Shrek Academy had already sprouted wings and swiftly spread to every corner.
Almost that very night, word spread that Li Qingming had been completely captured.
Everyone knew that the once-brilliant young man had ultimately fallen into the Academy's hands.
This differed somewhat from the rumors outside claiming that he had already entered the Inner Court to begin cultivating.
But no one felt much about it anymore.
Had he been captured at the height of his glory, it would certainly have drawn enormous attention.
But after being worn down for three years, people no longer cared much about or paid attention to the name Li Qingming.
Meanwhile, in the small town outside Shrek Academy, the night was thick as ink.
Wang Dong'er sat alone in an inconspicuous little house. The moment she heard the news, her body stiffened for an instant.
She clenched her fingers tightly, her nails digging deeply into her palms until tiny spots of blood appeared.
Yet her gaze remained icy, like the surface of a frost-covered lake.
She was wrapped in a broad black robe that concealed both her figure and face.
After casually accepting a mission, she had silently left the bounds of Shrek Academy and come outside.
Even so, upon learning that her boyfriend was about to be judged and might even be killed, her eyes still brimmed with fury.
That fury burned like blazing fire, making her chest ache.
Meanwhile, in a quiet room within the Sun Moon Empire, Li Qingming suddenly opened his eyes.
He clenched his teeth slightly, feeling waves of pain coursing through his body. His eyes were filled with heavy resentment.
"Old bastard, since you've shown no mercy, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"You were the one who targeted