With the resource allocation complete, Zhao Gongzheng and Wu Shan strolled away. The students from Field 8 also headed home, chattering noisily along the way.
Liu Zili was still walking with Jiang Qiu, treading on the long shadows cast by the old streetlights in the sunset as they made their way through the alleyways of the Shantytown.
"Jiang Qiu, thank you," Liu Zili said, clutching two glowing blue vials that had grown warm in her palm. The corners of her lips turned up, revealing teeth as white as snow. "Thank you for being willing to train with me and help me get a feel for your Spear Sense."
"The fact that you learned anything is a credit to your own Talent. I can't help much in just a few days."
Jiang Qiu shoved his hands deep into his pockets. His pace was slow, his swaying sleeves clinging to his powerful arms.
