Zhao Xi wanted to sigh, but walked over and held out her hand: "Give it to me!"

Hoshino raised his hand, refusing to give it.

Zhao Xi tried to tiptoe to grab it, but instead threw herself into his arms.

Hoshino was startled and lost his focus.

Zhao Xi tried to snatch Xiao Jia back from him, and punched him while baring her teeth.

Hoshino: "..."

Zhao Xi wanted to say goodbye to the other children one by one. When she got to Tong Yue, she gave her a hug and solemnly instructed her: "You are the most opinionated demon cultivator, but you are too sharp. During my absence from the Hundred Beast Garden, I hope you can discuss the Hundred Beast Garden's decisions with Xiao Jia."

Tongyue looked at her and said, "You don't have to leave. Don't force yourself for our sake."

"It's not just for you, it's also for myself." Zhao Xi thought meaningfully.

Tongyue looked bewildered but didn't ask any further questions.

When Zhao Xi wanted to say goodbye to Xiao Ding, Xiao Ding panicked.

"What about the teacher? Will the teacher leave too? Headmistress, don't you want the teacher anymore?" His big eyes were brimming with tears, and his chubby face was covered in ash from burnt stones, making him look dirty.

Zhao Xi wiped his face with a handkerchief: "The teacher is so much older than you, why do you need to worry about him?"

"But..." Xiao Ding muttered a few words, "...on the top of Lingxiu Mountain..."

Zhao Xi thought for a moment and then said, "Then you go and keep an eye on things for me."

"Okay!" A sense of loyalty welled up in Xiao Ding's heart.

"Are you done?"

Hoshino urged them on from behind.

Zhao Xi stood up, let out a long sigh, turned around, and walked step by step towards Xingye: "Okay, let's go."