Chen Miao worked until the early hours of the morning.
Of course, he had gained quite a lot.
By making a simple Yōkai, he had confirmed his theory: a Yōkai could indeed serve as his eyes, allowing him to control the Mirage Shadow's movements. This made Chen Miao feel that his other ideas also had a good chance of succeeding.
But he had used up rather too much energy and soul power today. Chen Miao decided to begin Entering the Mortal World first and continue testing his other ideas tomorrow.
After getting up, the Second-Grade Apprentices headed to the storeroom as usual.
Ying Xiu was among them.
Judging by his condition, everything that had happened yesterday seemed to be behind him.
What Chen Miao found interesting was that Cao Xiu's malice toward him had actually diminished a little.
It seems the appearance of malice also depends on the other person's current state.
Soon, everyone collected their materials and returned to the courtyard to work.
The other two Second-Grade Apprentices teasingly asked Ying Xiu what exactly had happened yesterday afternoon, but Cao Xiu ignored them.
Today, Cao Xiu was unusually quiet. He did not even snap back at the two of them.
After getting nowhere, they stopped bothering him.
Soon, it was time for lunch again.
Chen Miao noticed that, apart from himself, the other three were all paying subtle attention to Cao Xiu, who was following behind them.
Cao Xiu bringing up the rear no longer gave them anything to discuss. What they wanted to know was whether he would gorge himself again today. Soon, the four collected their meals and left.
Their steps were a little slower, though.
When Cao Xiu collected his food, the cook even asked, "Is that enough?"
At those words, Ying Xiu's knees nearly buckled.