Xu Qingtong recounted his conversation with Kang Yi in the Primordial Beginning Hall in detail, from beginning to end.
The Grand Elder listened in silence. Only after a while did he say, "Qingtong, whatever the Wuji Sect can give you, our Juxian Academy can give you too. Senior Xiao wants to take you as his disciple, but Senior Zhong has the same intention. You must think this through!"
Xu Qingtong said, "Grand Elder, I am not an ungrateful man. Even if the Wuji Sect offered better terms, I would never leave the Academy. You needn't worry. Right now, we need to leave this place as soon as possible, lest a long night bring more troubled dreams!"
The Grand Elder nodded and said, "Yes, you have a point, Qingtong! I'll go find that old man Kang, bid him farewell, and return to the Academy at once!"
With that, the Grand Elder stepped out of the Guest Pavilion and headed straight to the Primordial Beginning Hall to find Kang Yi.
Du Siwen walked over to Xu Qingtong and slapped him on the shoulder. "Qingtong, you're a true friend! Your senior sister wasn't wrong about you! I knew you wouldn't leave the Academy!"
Gazing out the door, Xu Qingtong murmured, "The Academy has treated me well. Besides, my closest family and friends are all there. Even if the Wuji Sect offered me the position of Sect Leader, I wouldn't leave!"
"That's the spirit, you rascal! That loyal heart of yours is just what I like about you!"
After saying this, Du Siwen seemed to feel that her words were somewhat inappropriate, and she blushed. "Uh, well, Little Junior Brother, I'll go pack!" With that, she turned and headed toward the inner room.
Xu Qingtong reached out and caught Du Siwen from behind. "Senior