Lu Qing's trip had been to the Heavenly Domain.
The Dao Academy had already made its preparations as well.
His return had not disturbed anyone.
But those who ought to know, knew.
Lu Qing's Energy Flow was faint and ethereal. Others would not think too much of it, nor would they dare pry recklessly.
"You've come too. It seems you gained greatly over at the Dao Sect."
Elder Liu of the Formation Academy was still as he had been before.
Yet when he saw Lu Qing, a faint flicker passed through his eyes.
He said nothing more.
He merely handed over a Jade Slip.
"Heaven and earth are vast. There will always be some gains along the road of cultivation."
Lu Qing accepted the Jade Slip, his heart stirring. Seeing Elder Liu's gentle gaze, he understood that this was likewise a Jade Slip concerning the Formation Dao.
"Many thanks, Elder."
"Mhm."
Elder Liu had given it casually, without any solemnity, but Lu Qing could not possibly treat it with the same casualness.
He had returned this time for the matter of the seas on Profound Heaven's side.
He looked toward the Four Seas. "Elder, I'll head over to the Four Seas. I can use this chance to temper myself as well."
Lu Qing spoke lightly.
Yet Elder Liu slightly raised his gaze and said with gratification,
"Good. Be careful in all things."
There was nothing that needed to be said.
In truth, the moment Lu Qing returned to the Dao Academy, Elder Liu had known that he had already grown up.
Thus, there was no need for this old man to say too much about those principles or cultivation doctrines.
Just like that Master of the Dao Sect, and that Chief of the Dao Sect.
Since that was so, there