Gu Yue teased Tang Wulin

Night fell, and the lights of Skysea City came on, turning the entire city into a sea of stars. The group arrived at their reserved hotel. According to the original plan, Wu Changkong, their accompanying teacher, had booked only three rooms—one for himself and two for the students.

Long Bing, however, clearly had other plans. She looked at Tang Wulin and Gu Yue, who were bringing up the rear with their heads lowered over a soul communicator, and a mischievous smile flashed in her eyes. While Wu Changkong was checking in at the front desk, she quietly pulled the hotel manager aside, insisted on booking another room, and took out her own Gold Soul Coins to pay.

"Bing'er, who told you to go spending money like that?" Wu Changkong turned after finishing the paperwork and caught sight of her. His brows creased slightly. Though his voice was cool, it could not hide his concern. He sighed helplessly, gently laid his slender fingers over the back of Long Bing's hand, and pushed the Gold Soul Coins back. Then he took another Storage Soul Tool from inside his clothes and paid. "How could I let you pay for something like this?"

Long Bing withdrew her hand, lightly scratching Wu Changkong's palm with her fingertips. Smiling, she leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Changkong, I'm thinking of the bigger picture. Didn't you notice those two children on the train... ahem, ahem. To improve their strength, they ought to work on their rapport, too."

Wu Changkong's ears reddened almost imperceptibly. He gave a light cough to conceal the hint of helplessness in his eyes, but ultimately offered no objection.

The room arrangements were soon settled. Wu Changkong approached with the key cards, his cool voice breaking the corridor's silence. "These are your room