If not for Jiang Zhu's healing, there was no telling how many injuries she would have suffered.
"Then everyone should head back and get some proper rest," Bai Qinchen said with a nod.
"What? You're not coming back?" Xiao Wu shot Bai Qinchen a glare.
"It's one thing not to pull your weight onstage, but you want to slack off in bed too?" Zhu Zhuqing also glared at Bai Qinchen in annoyance.
"Ahem!" Bai Qinchen coughed dryly and rubbed his nose. "I just thought you were all exhausted and didn't want to tire you out any further."
"Didn't you say tomorrow's opponents weren't strong? What's there to worry about?" Bai Chenxiang chimed in.
"Don't tell me a few days of playing with us have left you unable to perform?" Dai Ying said with a teasing half-smile.
"..."
"Are you questioning my abilities? Looks like I've made you far too comfortable these past few days." Bai Qinchen raised an eyebrow and gave Dai Ying a meaningful look.
"Who's afraid of whom?" Dai Ying thrust out her chest and met Bai Qinchen's gaze without fear.
"Come on, let's head back. I'll show you what I'm capable of when we get there!" Bai Qinchen wrapped an arm around Dai Ying's slender waist and swept her into his arms.
"I'm telling you, I have to go first today!" Dai Ying wrapped her arms around Bai Qinchen's neck and pouted coquettishly.
"First? Just for doubting me, I'm making you go last. You'll see how much strength I still have left for you after taking on everyone else!" Bai Qinchen said with a chuckle.
With that, Bai Qinchen carried Dai Ying toward the academy.
Watching them leave, Liu Erlong shook her head helplessly.
She really wanted to go and play with them too. It had been