Yugu was far from Zhenxun, but close to the academy. It took only five minutes to pass through the talisman array and return to the quaint blue brick square. Xia Xiao and Xie Yi were already familiar with the feeling of falling to the ground after leaving the talisman array. After overcoming it easily, they were only happy to be back.

Looking at the peach trees all over the mountain, Xie Yi's eyes lit up. He felt that he could do it. Even if he failed the first time, the second time, or the third time, he would be able to walk up within the specified time sooner or later. Xie Yi was impatient to move forward, but was held back by Xia Xiao. Usually, the reminder was only for the friendship between classmates, but now it was for Xia Wan.

“Close your eyes and walk with your heart, not just your feet.”

Xie Yi and Xia Xiao looked at each other, although only for a moment, the former could sense something profound. Xia Xiao and him walked up the mountain road together, but soon they lost sight of each other. Xia Xiao kept going up, the road was extremely straight, while Xie Yi made some detours, still looking for his own way up the mountain.

This time, Xia Xiao stayed in Yu Valley for a whole week. He was worried that Shangshan would cause trouble on the mountainside, but when he saw Xiaoran, he didn't hear any bad news from her. Shangshan didn't do anything in a week. I don't know if Xia Xiao had a bad impression of her or if she really changed.

Crunch!

The door opened and Shangshan walked in. She was wearing a short skirt today, which almost reached her thighs, which Xia Xiao could not appreciate. However, it was Shangshan, not Xia Xiao, who spoke first.

"Hey, you're back?"

"Is this what you wear when you go out?"

"No?"

"If you don't know, you might think I'm abusing you by not giving you the fabric."

"Don't give me that. You can't control me. But I have good news for you. I'm leaving soon and you won't be able to see me anymore."

Shangshan seemed very happy and hummed a little tune, but Xia Xiao sat on a chair in the living room, neither happy nor angry, nor worried.

"Has the divine energy been integrated?"

"After seeing all kinds of human life, you will naturally be able to integrate them all."

"Go if you want to. No one can stop you anyway, but I have to remind you of something."

"It's nothing but about the Black Qi Demonic Path, right? My strength is above yours, you can't touch it, and you can't experience the power and joy in it. If they come to me, I can destroy them right away. You don't have to run around like you, and have to rely on others to fight back. To put it bluntly, you are too weak, so you have so many worries and troubles."

Shangshan, as usual, did not hide her sarcasm, and her facial expression was extremely disdainful. She was used to seeing the peach forest and the mountains and rivers, and she did not want to take revenge anymore. That kind of thing was too boring. The main reason was that even if Xia Xiao was retaliated, he would not show much emotional fluctuation, so she found it boring. She was chasing the excitement in her heart, and the things she saw could either stimulate her heart or calm her heart. Xia Xiao's bland and quarrelsome personality was the most boring to her.

“That makes sense.”

Xia Xiao answered casually, even a little careless. Shangshan can leave if she wants to. Although it goes against the master's wishes, it is not a good idea to keep her by his side. Shangshan has Shu Shuang's face and figure, but she does things that are not human. Instead of disturbing her heart by her side, it is better to get out quickly. Shangshan has the strength to protect herself, that's enough.

"I want Shu Shuang's backpack. I'll let you know."

"Which one?"

Shangshan picked up a tiny black bag that Shushuang used to carry books. But Shangshan was dressed like this, so even a small bag could hold several clothes. People who didn't know her would think her clothes were for babies. She was the only one who was so avant-garde, and I wondered if anyone would follow her.

"When are we leaving?"

"It depends on my mood."

"Tell me when you leave."

"Why, you still want to see me off?"

"That's not the case. I want to celebrate with drums and gongs."

Shangshan said "oh" and closed the door to sleep. Xia Xiao looked at her slamming the door in anger and shrugged helplessly. Xiaoran came over and asked in a low voice:

"She's angry?"

"Whatever, love whatever you want."

Walking into Shu Shuang's room, there was a big cardboard box full of Shu Shuang's things. But such a box couldn't hold the big red umbrella. Xia Xiao was looking for it in the room, and when Xiao Ran found out, he took it out from behind the door.

Xia Xiao felt like he hadn't seen this umbrella for a long time. He walked into the yard and opened it. He felt extremely calm, like a frog holding a mushroom umbrella, not afraid of being drenched by the rain. Hiding under it, Xia Xiao looked forward to the rainy day. He would definitely take a walk in the rain and take a few laps.

It was spring and summer, and the rain came without warning. In the afternoon, it really started to drizzle. Xiao Ran was taller, so she held the umbrella and went with Xia Xiao to find Hu Bugui. Xia Xiao wanted to know the college teaching plan for the next period of time, and also wanted to know who his special teacher was. In the next three years, no matter what he did, it was related to the special teacher.

When they arrived at Hu Bugui's residence, the latter made a pot of tea in the rain and told Xia Xiao.

"From now on, I will guide you. You, Xiaoran, and Azhu will come to class together."

"Thank you, senior."

Xia Xiao had one more question, about Xiao Ran. He organized his words, drank a cup of tea, and said:

"Senior said before that the reason why the water element's contract space can accommodate three more fish is because Xiaoyu uses very little water element's vitality. If Ju Mang only uses part of the wood element's vitality, can Xiao Ran sign a spiritual contract with me and share the wood element's contract space with Ju Mang?"

Xiao Ran held the teacup in both hands and blew it gently, causing ripples in the tea. She saw that Xia Xiao's eyes were a little excited. She didn't know that he came to see the senior for this matter, so it was no wonder that he brought her along. Xiao Ran also looked at Hu Bugui. Signing a spiritual contract with Xia Xiao was what she wanted to do most now. In that way, she could stay by Xia Xiao's side at any time. The Shu Shuang consciousness she inherited also thought so.

Hu Bugui didn't think for long before shaking his head.

"Last time you mentioned this, I studied it, but it didn't work. Ju Mang can control the wind and lightning, and his attainments in the original wood element are also very high. From his bones, he has completely controlled the wood element. Among the four contracted beasts that you have awakened now, only Xiaoyu's control over the water element is limited to water and ice. She has not touched the power of the deep sea at all. It may be due to her temperament that it is difficult for her to control so much power. Only three small fish can live in the contract space together, but you can't summon them alone, right?"

Xia Xiao nodded. Only when Xiaoyu appeared could the three little fish leave the water contract space.

"Don't think about it anymore. Just focus on improving your strength. Don't touch the Earth Element before you reach the Supreme Realm. It's already very difficult for you to master the four elements with your current strength. If it weren't for your strong mental strength, you probably wouldn't be able to resist the backlash of your spirit. After a while, I will take you to practice mental strength."

Among all the students, Hu Bugui paid the most attention to Xia Xiao, and he knew the situation inside him the best. Only he had so many creatures living inside him. If they had a harmonious relationship in the future, they could play mahjong together.

"By the way, at the next ceremony on the mountainside, the academy has decided that you will be the representative to give a speech."

"no problem."

Xia Xiao is quite good at talking. He said it twice in advance, so he won't be embarrassed. Although the thing he wanted to ask today was not answered, Xiao Ran was in a good mood. A smile appeared on her elegant and pretty face that she didn't usually have. Xia Xiao saw it and laughed at Xiao Ran's stupidity. Her personality was becoming more and more like Shu Shuang. She was happy because of others' kindness to her, but she never asked for anything in return when she gave, thinking that everything was her due.

In the rain, the umbrella was banging against the wall, just like Xiao Ran's excited mood. She asked Xia Xiao:

"Why did you suddenly think of this today?"

"I'm afraid you'd be bored alone, and you and Ju Mang are a good match, so I want to bring you together."

As he spoke, Xia Xiao formed seals with his hands. When Ju Mang appeared, Xia Xiao said:

"The weather is nice, let's go have fun."

Xiao Ran is like a single mother, and Xia Xiao is his child, so he is a little worried. But he tried his best to let Xiao Ran go, and she could only enjoy a quiet time with Ju Mang. Xiao Ran's feelings for Xia Xiao are definitely not between men and women, but are just influenced by Shu Shuang.

Seeing Xiao Ran's arms turned into wings and ascended to the sky with Ju Mang, he smiled with blessings and envy. Xia Xiao returned to his room to practice, and the mat in the living room was his usual place to sit. Blowing the cool breeze and absorbing the vitality was also a very pleasant thing. Xia Xiao enjoyed it very much. This kind of leisurely practice was the state he had always wanted.

After Shangshan woke up, she ran to the foot of the mountain without saying a word. She wanted to go to another mountain. It was drizzling now, so it was a good time to take a walk. Although Shangshan was very powerful, she still took the big red umbrella that Shangxiaxiao had placed at the door. If her strength was exposed, it would destroy the rain and the scenery, so she always walked step by step and looked at the world with her naked eyes.

If you look at the world from too high an angle, you will only see the deception of false time. On the contrary, if you look from the lowest point, you will see magical things everywhere and magnificent things everywhere.