Time flies.
Ye Qiu's first year in Notting City was quite fulfilling and routine.
Besides the morning classes at the academy, he spent most of his time training with Xiao Wu. When the little rabbit wasn't cooperating, he'd go with her to wander around Notting City, or they'd practice combat skills.
It's worth mentioning that while they were wandering, they actually ran into the chubby girl who had elbowed her way into the crowd when they were buying bedding at the beginning of the semester.
Xiao Wu certainly hadn't forgotten. She returned the favor with several elbow strikes, sending the girl sprawling on the ground. If Ye Qiu hadn't stopped her, the chubby girl might have had her back broken. In the end, she limped away, crying.
They had been together for so long, their hearts in sync.
Ye Qiu was extremely familiar with the silly rabbit's every smile, every little movement.
Of course, Xiao Wu also knew a lot more about Ye Qiu. You could say that, other than Ye Qiu himself, she understood him the best in the world.
This also led to her becoming increasingly unrestrained. She didn't pay much attention to Ye Qiu's threats, which often resulted in Ye Qiu having to discipline her.
Also.
Tang San, who always found time to study with Yu Xiaogang and go to the blacksmith shop, would often spar with Ye Qiu. Ye Qiu naturally agreed, as he was a free sparring partner.
Of course, Ye Qiu concealed some of his Martial Soul's abilities. Otherwise, not only would it be easy for Tang San to be wary and defensive, but if Yu Xiaogang found out, it would also be very annoying.
Even though Ye Qiu only said that his silk-spinning ability was learned from a spider, it still made Yu Xiaogang curious and wanting to study it, but Ye Qiu didn't really care about him.
In the Seven Dorms.
The students finished their studies for the year and prepared to go home one after another.
Wang Sheng had become a true Spirit Master, graduating successfully from Notting Academy. He was about to head off to take the entrance exam for the Intermediate Spirit Master Academy. With his bags packed, he stood at the door, waving at Ye Qiu and the others.
"Boss Ye Qiu, Third Bro, Sister Xiao Wu, I'm off! We'll meet again if fate allows!"
Amidst the farewells, Wang Sheng's figure slowly departed.
"We probably won't meet again."
Ye Qiu, with a lollipop in his mouth, lay on his bed, watching Wang Sheng's departing figure, and shook his head calmly.
Over the past year, the relationship between Ye Qiu, Tang San, and Xiao Wu had become much closer.
Tang San, who was packing his things, looked at Ye Qiu, still lounging on his bed, and asked, puzzled, "Ye Qiu, why aren't you packing? Aren't you planning to go home?"
Tang San missed his old man at home dearly. Although he had been waiting for a year, Tang Hao hadn't come to see him. Nevertheless, he had prepared a new forging hammer for Tang Hao as a gift.
In terms of filial piety, Tang San was truly commendable.
"Isn't it tomorrow that we get off? There's still plenty of time to pack tonight," Ye Qiu waved his hand casually. He only had a few sets of clothes, nothing much to pack.
Tang San smiled wryly. Ye Qiu seemed only interested in cultivation, leading a rather relaxed daily life. Either he'd get Xiao Wu to help him, or... Ye Qiu seemed very interested in Xiao Wu.
A hint of darkness flickered in his eyes.
Compared to Ye Qiu, who was so fond of cultivation, perhaps Xiao Wu dragged him along to "bully the men and dominate the women" a bit more often.
Tang San turned to look at Xiao Wu again.
He asked, "Xiao Wu, what about you? We get off tomorrow. Are you going home?"
She was only a few steps away from Ye Qiu's bed.
Xiao Wu, who had long been sleeping in a separate bed from Ye Qiu, sat on the edge of the bed, gently swinging her two jade-like feet.
Looking at the increasingly deserted Seven Dorms, and hearing Tang San's words, Xiao Wu's eyes showed a hint of loneliness, a stark contrast to her usual lively and active self.
She shook her head gently.
"I'm not going home, maybe I'll stay at the academy."
Tang San was taken aback, surprised, "It's been a year, aren't you going home to visit?"
Xiao Wu, who had been poked twice by Tang San, was feeling a bit irritated. Suddenly, she glanced at Ye Qiu, who was lying on the bed, a candy in his mouth, eyes closed and resting. Her eyes immediately lit up.
Happily, she said, "Xiao San, isn't your home not far from the academy? How about... I go play at your place? What do you think? Anyway, Wang Sheng and the others are leaving, and no one will play with Sister Xiao Wu."
Looking at Xiao Wu, who was like a porcelain doll, Tang San smiled. After a year of being together, he understood the personality of this little girl in front of him. She always seemed to be eager for the world to be in chaos.
When she was gentle, she was like a porcelain doll, well-behaved and lovable, but once she lost her temper, her title as the big sister of Notting wasn't just for show.
Besides Ye Qiu, even he often suffered when facing her.
Tang San smiled lightly, but didn't immediately agree.
"My home is very poor, there's nothing to entertain you with."
"Poor? You're the richest in our Seven Dorms."
Xiao Wu jumped off the bed, hands on her hips, and glared at Tang San with her crimson eyes, "You save up all your monthly allowance, and then there's the wages from the blacksmith shop. Are you still afraid you can't afford to entertain me?!"
"If you want to talk about poor, Sister Xiao Wu is the truly poor one. She doesn't have any money on her."
Speaking of which, Xiao Wu couldn't help but mumble softly, her eyes also glancing resentfully in Ye Qiu's direction. A large part of her money was spent on Ye Qiu, or rather, on candy. She even had to be a beast of burden to pay off her debts and get something to eat.
Dark lines appeared on Tang San's forehead. Looking at Xiao Wu, who had suddenly changed her expression and become somewhat overbearing, he nodded with a wry smile. "Then come if you want, but... my father's temper isn't very good."
"I'm so well-behaved and adorable, your father will definitely welcome me," Xiao Wu said without a care, since she wasn't going to live at Tang San's house anyway. She even gave Tang San a friendly smile, batting those big, beautiful eyes.
"..."
Tang San stared at Xiao Wu, stunned. Although he knew she was putting on an act, it still made him uneasy.
Ye Qiu, who had been lying on the bed, also revealed a strange smile upon hearing Xiao Wu's words.
Welcome? More like welcome to death.
"Alright, it's settled then!"
Xiao Wu waved her small hand, finalizing the matter.
"Okay, let's leave together early tomorrow morning."
Coming back to his senses, Tang San smiled and nodded, saying no more. After quickly packing his things, Tang San left the Seven Dorms; he also needed to say a simple farewell to his teacher.
The Seven Dorms immediately fell silent.
Xiao Wu, feeling bored, looked left and right, eventually turning her gaze to Ye Qiu, who was lying on his bed. Her small face flushed slightly. She ran to the side of Ye Qiu's bed and kicked the bed frame twice.
"Ye Qiu~ You need to get up and pack your things too! Tomorrow, Little Wu will go home with you. You have to be energetic, don't mess up."
Wishing everyone a happy life!
(End of this chapter)