The newcomer poked his head in like a bear.
His gaze searched the main courtyard repeatedly.
At the sight of Lu Ning in his long robes with his hair tied up, that burly figure froze, clearly somewhat disbelieving. Only when his large hand slapped Lu Ning hard on the shoulder did he dare confirm it.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk."
"You brat, you're getting more handsome by the day."
"These new junior girls are pillars of the academy. Don't you go ruining them!"
Zhao Wuji felt something strange in his palm.
In disbelief, he gave him another couple of pats.
The toughness of Lu Ning's body surprised him.
Known for his strength, he actually felt a degree of recoil when his palm struck Lu Ning's shoulder. Even the web between his thumb and forefinger ached faintly. Lu Ning's physical toughness was plainly above his own.
After half a year apart, the boy seemed to have traded his body for one of metal: plain and elegant on the outside, yet hard as steel needles within.
"Don't joke, Teacher Zhao."
"I'm not that sort of person. Besides, Zhu Zhuqing's right here."
Lu Ning laughed it off. Zhao Wuji's gaze moved down and happened upon Lu Ning's hand resting at Zhu Zhuqing's waist. He gave a knowing smile. I really did make the right choice back then.
What wager? Latching onto these students with powerful backgrounds is what matters!
But...
Didn't this boy already promise himself to that one from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
Was he going for... one dragon with two phoenixes?!
"You've got guts."
"As it happens, your teacher's asking Crown Prince Xue Qinghe for funding for the second half of the year."
"Come with me."
Zhao Wuji took Lu Ning by the shoulder and was about to leave when Ma