When the two returned to Jia Nan Academy, it was already evening.
Everyone at the academy was busy, and flying beasts and streaks of light filled the sky.
Repair work was underway.
As soon as the two entered the academy, they noticed many students turning their eyes toward them.
Some of the girls in particular looked at them with reverence and envy, and a few even whispered among themselves.
Walking together, the two looked like an immortal couple, drawing onlookers and discussion from all around, yet no one dared approach them.
Bai Ling'er felt everyone's gazes on them, and her cheeks flushed slightly. She held Long Xiao's arm, looking utterly dependent on him.
Long Xiao found the scene all too familiar. Just as many girls had looked at him in the past, but Ling'er had chased them all away.
With Bai Ling'er leading the way, they reached the Inner Academy. Since it was far from the Outer Academy, it had suffered less collateral damage.
"We pay our respects to you both!"
The moment they entered the Inner Academy's gates, Su Qian led the teachers and students in a synchronized bow.
Given the kindness and strength Long Xiao and Bai Ling'er had shown, everyone had no choice but to acknowledge them.
Even Bai Ling'er was no longer someone they dared treat as a mere student.
Long Xiao was unfamiliar with these teachers and students, so he merely nodded.
Bai Ling'er felt a little disappointed by their expressions. Now that her strength had been exposed, she could no longer get along with them naturally. "First Elder, seniors, there's no need to be so formal. Whatever else I may be, I'm still a student of Jia Nan Academy."
"Hahaha! Sister-in-law Ling'er is right! My big brother keeps a very low profile. You're making