Zhong Ziqing had been deeply puzzled by Lü Wenqiu and Nalan Xue's duel. By rights, both were at the spirit transformation middle stage, with no great disparity in strength. They should have needed at least a day or two of fighting before a winner could emerge.
Yet Nalan Xue had been defeated in less than four hours, which made Zhong Ziqing exceedingly curious!
"Senior Brother, my victory over Nalan Xue this time was all thanks to that lad Qingtong!" Lü Wenqiu said. "I followed his advice and just yesterday comprehended 'slowness' within the Time Law!"
Hearing this, Zhong Ziqing was overjoyed. "Junior Sister, you've comprehended the Time Law? Wonderful! Now I can leave the Academy without worry!"
Lü Wenqiu's expression dimmed at his words, and he said quietly, "Senior Brother, have you finally decided to leave?"
Zhong Ziqing nodded slightly. "I'm already at the spirit transformation late stage. If I want to advance any further, I have no choice but to leave! But I won't be going anytime soon. I still have preparations to make!"
As dusk deepened, Xu Qingtong and Du Siwen sat facing each other in a newly opened cave abode not far from Zhong Ziqing's.
"My wife, hurry and take off that red cloth. Let your husband have a look!" Grinning mischievously, Xu Qingtong reached out a lecherous hand toward Du Siwen's red bridal veil.
With a smack, Du Siwen's slender, jade-like hand landed on the back of his.
"What's the rush? It isn't time yet!"
"Then how long do we have to wait? It's already dark outside!" Xu Qingtong said with a woeful expression.
"What if someone comes?"
"Who would be so blind as to dare interrupt our wedding night?"
"Ahem! Qingtong, come out for a moment!" Zhong Ziqing's voice sounded outside the cave abode.