Though it was already dusk, it was still bright outside the window, a rare sight in winter.
After confirming from Zi Yan that Huo Yuhao was unharmed, Su Qian's suspended heart finally settled halfway, though countless questions still lingered in his mind.
At that moment, he was bent over his desk, handling the mountain of accumulated documents.
With the holiday approaching, Jia Nan Academy was especially busy.
Arranging for students to return home, handling the graduation matters of the Inner Academy's senior students, drafting next year's enrollment plans—every matter required his personal review and decision.
"Hmm—Hu Gan believes we can consider raising the admission standards slightly next year—" He was reading a report, his pen gliding across the words on the page.
Just then, the space before his desk rippled without warning like disturbed water. A figure silently emerged, as though stepping out of the void.
"Who?!" Su Qian abruptly looked up, Dou Qi instantly gathering around him. Only when he saw the newcomer's face did he relax sharply and let out a long breath.
"So it's Elder Huo—you disappeared for several days without even a word. Where exactly did you go?"
"I had something to do. I went home for a while." Huo Yuhao's voice was calm, as though he had merely gone out for a stroll.
Su Qian carefully studied Huo Yuhao. Although his expression appeared normal, under the glow of the setting sun, there seemed to be a little more gravity between his brows than usual.
Su Qian could not help asking with concern, "Did something happen? Your divine sense avatars all dispersed that day—"
"It was nothing serious." Huo Yuhao lightly shook his head and went straight to the point.
"First Elder, I came this time to discuss something with you. I plan to relocate my