Leng Yaozhu's Departure

By then, he could gain both a long-term bodyguard and the peerless prodigy Wu Changkong, while also bringing Long Bing back to life through Resurrection.

With Long Bing spreading the Faith, he could begin to build a following, then have Leng Xiaoyue serve as her bodyguard.

Once that happened, his plan would be all but secure.

As he thought it over, Li Qingyue's eyes brightened slightly. It was an excellent approach.

But he was still at least two or three months away from reaching the Fourth Ring. For now, he could only wait. Rushing would do no good.

The night passed quickly. Morning sunlight spilled down, and the morning classes flew by.

After class, Li Qingyue went to the cafeteria with Xie Xie, and the two ate together.

But just as they finished and were about to head back to their dormitory, they saw Gu Yue coming toward them.

Xie Xie greeted her first. Gu Yue ignored him and walked straight up to Li Qingyue.

"Li Qingyue, I need you to come back to the Spirit Pagoda with me. Master wants us both there."

"She probably has something to tell us. It sounds important, so I hope you can come with me as soon as possible."

Gu Yue spoke earnestly. Her expression was unusually grave, and her tone was solemn.

Li Qingyue studied her, then nodded without saying anything more.

As the three stood together, Na'er ran over. She had taken longer to get ready, so the others had not waited for her today.

Having finished her meal and caught up, she stopped short at the sight of them.

Gu Yue merely glanced at Na'er and said nothing.

She was at a loss for words when it came to this other self of hers, who was better at ruining