After Zhang Yu returned to the Azure Sun Continent, he did not go to the Liang Province Inspection Office this time, but returned directly to Kaiyang Academy.
Because of the previous campaign against Frost Continent, he had been stranded on the wilderness for a long while and had not returned for several months.
Before he had even entered, he saw a small, nimble figure leap out from the Golden Platform. It did not stop until it reached his feet, then gave him a meow.
He bent down and rubbed Wonder Elixir Lord's head a few times, and the latter could not help narrowing its eyes.
After several months apart, the spiritual radiance on the little leopard cat had grown brighter, and it had become slightly larger as well, though the change was exceedingly subtle.
Spiritual creatures all had exceptionally long lives. If they had a steady and ample supply of food, their growth would become very slow, so that they could grow stronger upon reaching maturity.
Li Qinghe hurried out as well. When he looked up and saw Zhang Yu, delight immediately appeared on his face. "Sir?" He stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Qinghe pays his respects, sir!"
Zhang Yu nodded. "Are you the only one here? Where are Azure Dawn and Azure Sunlight?"
Li Qinghe replied, "In answer to you, sir, Azure Sunlight should be in the Academy's library copying recipes from ancient manuals. Azure Dawn should be teaching the students swordsmanship in the Academy at this time. Shall I call them back?"
"There is no need." As they spoke while walking, they entered the Golden Platform.
Li Qinghe said, "There is something I was just about to report to you, sir. Following your instructions, Qinghe acquired an estate in Liang Province and has already arranged for Qing Mo