The two had no objections and were happy for Little Cat. Only Dugu Yan's eyes held a trace of disappointment.
"Are you leaving again so soon?"
"Don't I still have to bring Zhu Qing back? I'll stay a few extra days then."
Ning Bei smiled and rubbed Dugu Yan's head. The disappointment in her eyes vanished as soon as she heard his explanation, and she obediently nodded.
"Even without Zhu Qing, you can try challenging the Sacred Pillar Guardians first. That way, you can observe where Zhu Qing appears later and figure out how she can help you."
"All right, brother. I can't wait to try out my attacking Soul Skills."
Ning Rongrong looked eager to give it a try, making the two cover their mouths and snicker. Still, they could understand her. After all, anyone who had spent their whole life as a support would react this way upon suddenly gaining offensive abilities.
The next day, Ning Bei took Little Cat and began the journey back. When Nami and the other two learned that there was a Soul Ring perfectly suited to Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul for her to absorb, they all wore envious expressions. After all, such an opportunity was something one could only encounter by chance.
Along the way, Ning Bei learned the details of everyone's third assessment from Zhu Zhuqing. When he heard that Ning Rongrong fainted every day under the tidal wash yet had never given up on body refinement the next day, he secretly nodded. This girl has finally grown up.
The two did not linger. After returning to the mainland, they headed straight for the Star Dou Great Forest. With Ning Bei, a formidable expert, by her side, Zhu Zhuqing felt no tension at all despite being in a dangerous place. Her light