At dusk, East Gate of Shrek City.
"Young Master Ling, please inspect the delivery."
A covert guard of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect respectfully presented Ling Bai with a Starlight Sapphire ring in both hands. It was filled with all manner of heavenly treasures that would aid Ling Bai, Ning Tian, and Wu Feng's cultivation over the next three months.
Ling Bai extended his spiritual power into the Starlight Sapphire and counted according to the list. "Two Ten Thousand Year Grade Seven Ginseng Kings. Hmm, looks like Wu Feng doesn't get a share.
"Ten Thousand Year Deep Sea Magic Whale Jelly, Ten Thousand Year Demon Soul Great White Shark oil, Ten Thousand Year Seven Treasures Exquisite Fruit, Light Dragon Marrow, Blazing Armor Earth Dragon Dragon Tendon, Nine-Colored Stone, Soul Enlightenment Pill, Beauty Pill...
"The types and quantities are correct. Thank you for your trouble."
After transferring all the heavenly treasures into his Storage Soul Tool, Ling Bai returned the Starlight Sapphire ring to the covert guard.
"This subordinate shall take his leave."
The guard gave a respectful bow, transformed into a shadow, and swiftly departed.
After receiving the items, Ling Bai did not return to Sea God Island. Instead, he waited beneath the Soul Guidance Department's teaching building in the outer court for Ning Tian to finish her classes.
About two hours later, as night draped Shrek Academy in darkness, Ning Tian slowly emerged from the teaching building.
Ning Tian spotted Ling Bai from afar at once. She hurried toward him, taking three steps in two.
"Bai Ge, why didn't you go back to the inner court to rest?"
There was a hint of reproach in her tone, yet her heart was warmed through. The feeling of having the person she loved keep her in his thoughts at every