Hearing the woman's words, Li Changhe let out a long sigh.
"When did our Heavenly Dao Academy fall so low?"
"A tiger stranded on the plains is still a tiger, and a dragon swimming through shallow waters is still a dragon," someone beside him said blandly.
"No matter what, we are not people for others to knead and pinch as they please."
"Enough," the woman seated at the head seemed somewhat sleepy.
Leaning back in her chair, she waved a hand and said, "Carry out my instructions first."
Watching everyone gradually leave, the woman's gaze deepened, and no one knew what she was contemplating.
The morning light stretched ten thousand rays, purple qi came from the east for three thousand miles.
Xu Zimo stretched lazily and walked out of his room.
Within Loulan Courtyard, Mo Tianming had risen early and was sitting cross-legged atop the ancient ginkgo tree in the courtyard.
At that moment, he was inhaling and exhaling purple qi. Rich purple qi drifted over from the horizon and gathered within his belly.
With every breath in and out, there seemed to be boundless mystery, enough to stir changes in the spiritual qi of heaven and earth.
"Brother Xu, you're awake," Mo Tianming said with a smile when he saw Xu Zimo emerge.
Xu Zimo nodded.
As the two chatted, Li Changhe entered from outside with two Heavenly Dao Academy students.
One of those students was Li Menghe.
The other man introduced himself as Luo Tian.
"Vice Dean Li," Mo Tianming greeted.
"Mhm. The academy has already arranged your assignments," Li Changhe said with a nod and a smile.
"Tianming, from now on you will follow Venerable Min, while Xu Zimo will follow Venerable Nu."
After speaking, Li Changhe seemed worried that Xu Zimo and Mo Tianming might