The formation around Ink Bamboo Studio shook violently under Du Siwen's fierce blow.
Although it sent Du Siwen flying back, Xu Qingtong, inside the formation, underwent a change because of it.
His mouth twitched slightly, and the corner of his eye flickered. Then his eyes moved as well.
Next, Xu Qingtong's consciousness slowly awakened, his divine soul began to return, and his eyes gradually regained their light.
Within moments, he was fully awake. Only then did he remember that he was still in Ink Bamboo Studio, still studying scriptures and seeking Dao enlightenment!
He was about to rise when he suddenly noticed that the Concentric Heart Lotus Pendant on his chest was flashing red without pause.
"Senior Sister is here?" Xu Qingtong abruptly realized that the Concentric Heart Lotus Pendant only worked within a few thousand li. Since the pendant had received a message, she should not be far away!
He hurriedly sank his awareness into the pendant and heard his senior sister's anxious voice.
Xu Qingtong rose to his feet and headed straight for the front courtyard. In a few quick strides, he reached the entrance, took out Shi Xin's token, waved it before the formation, and stepped out of Ink Bamboo Studio.
"Senior Sister! Why... why are you both here?"
Once outside the formation, Xu Qingtong immediately spotted Du Siwen sitting on the ground, with Dongfang Hui crouching beside her and supporting her with one hand.
What was going on?
Xu Qingtong strode to Du Siwen's side. Seeing the blood at the corner of her mouth, he turned pale with alarm.
"Senior Sister, what happened? How did you get hurt?"
"Qingtong, you finally came out! Senior Sister Du was nearly frantic with worry!" Dongfang Hui said hurriedly when she saw Xu Qingtong.
Xu Qingtong crouched down, looked at