After finishing their chat with Chu Xin, Ai Xing and Tao Lu said their goodbyes one after the other. As members of the Titled Elite Four, they had heavy workloads; even conducting a Trial for a student like Bai Le meant finding time in their busy schedules.
Ai Xing was the exception, of course. He was heading back to Shennongjia to continue enjoying his leisure time.
"By the way, are there any special sights around here worth visiting? Bai Le, Magic City Academy is near the coast too, so you should know a little about this place, right?"
"Hah, this is just a small county town. How many attractions could it have? I really don't know this place that well. Why are you asking, anyway?"
Chu Xin stretched in the sea breeze and yawned. The humid air left even his face feeling slightly damp. Just what he would expect of the south-even beneath a bright, sunny sky, the air was still so moist. It was much better than the dry northern air that left his throat parched.
"I came out here to help you pass the Trial, but now that we've finally passed, I still have two or three days of leave left. I don't get to visit the seaside often, so of course I want to see the coastal scenery."
As he spoke, Chu Xin turned toward the calm sea. The sparkling water left him feeling refreshed and at ease.
"I've seen plenty of ocean scenery on TV, but seeing it in person still feels different. This is my first time at the seaside, after all. Of course I want to relax properly.
"Besides, once we go back, we'll have to attend classes again. What a pain. We might as well enjoy this long-overdue break. I barely got to