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Ruan Yanqing returned very quickly.

They sped along the teleportation array and returned to Zhan Tian Academy in less than half an hour.

Despite it being nighttime, Huo Ling's dormitory was brightly lit.

When Ruan Yanqing arrived, Jiang Wuyuan was sitting on the sofa in Huoling Villa.

His expression appeared normal, but the turbulent energy emanating from him revealed his inner turmoil.

"Principal Ruan."

"Xiao Yuan, I'm sorry, this time it was my fault." Ruan Yanqing did not make excuses.

As the vice principal of Zhantian Academy, he bears an unshirkable responsibility for failing to protect the safety of his students.

“You don’t need to blame yourself. Perhaps it hasn’t come to that.” Jiang Wuyuan’s tone was indifferent, yet it revealed a hint of gentleness. “Perhaps he has just gone out for a while and will be back soon.”

However, no one present believed this explanation.

Even Jiang Wuyuan himself didn't believe it.

After all, if it's just a trip, why would I block his contact information?

Ruan Yanqing sighed and patted his shoulder: "I've already sent people out to search. We haven't found any trace of him within Zhantian City, but we're currently searching outside the city. Perhaps we'll have news soon."

Jiang Wuyuan nodded: "I'll go look for it too."

"No need. The people I arranged have special methods to detect any lingering auras. It's pointless for you to rush out and search like that," Ruan Yanqing said with a smile.

Well, looks like I can only sit and wait for news.

Jiang Wuyuan suppressed the slight irritation and unease in his heart and waited quietly.