How could he not know Xiao Ruoching's feelings for him?
Many a coincidence was nothing more than the deliberate action of those involved. Perhaps he was running away. Under the conventions of this mundane world, she could disregard the public's scrutiny, but he could not.
This place was not *Huā Qiān Gǔ*.
That forbidden layer ultimately made him stop in his tracks.
After calming the restlessness in his heart, Su Bei looked towards Xi Qingyi with a smile and said,
"Congratulations, Senior Brother, on your victorious return!"
Xi Qingyi was also in a good mood and, for once, he smiled back at Su Bei, his expression quite smug.
The sounds of various discussions, cheers, shouts, and curses were still faintly audible.
Finally, the noise gradually subsided. Key Smoke, seeing that the battles in the ten competition zones were nearing their end, stepped onto the Ascension Platform. She looked around before speaking loudly,
