For Xia Xiao and Azhu now, it is difficult to fast, and three meals a day are still an indispensable part of life. A few bowls of pork rib soup awaken their longing for the academy, filling their stomachs in the winter and warming their bodies, without the coldness they felt when traveling before.

"Go back and rest first, and come find me tomorrow."

Dimuli never appeared, but was everywhere, and his words echoed in the ears of the two men, making them remember them.

After dinner, a walk is an essential part. Xia Xiao and Ah Zhu returned to the Little White Building slowly. They hadn't been back for a long time, and the air seemed fresh. Some people came out of their rooms and greeted them, but there were only a few of them. Most of them were in their rooms or out on missions. Therefore, Xia Xiao just waved his hand and prepared to go back to his room to pack up, have a good rest, and adjust his state for tomorrow's practice life.

On the battlefield, Xia Xiao fought desperately. Back at the academy, Xia Xiao should devote himself to his own affairs. But when I think about it, I was still fighting in the morning, thinking about how to get rid of the three practitioners who were always entangled with me and join the Nanshang army. But now I stand in front of my room, full of extremely comfortable feelings. This contrast seems to have been a long time, not like the same day.

Xia Xiao turned the handle and was about to go in, but was stopped by Azhu.

"What's wrong?"

Xia Xiao looked at Ah Zhu, who frowned slightly, looking a little confused, but still asked:

"Can I live with you?"

A funny look appeared on Xia Xiao's face, as if Azhu was becoming unreasonable again.

"There are only two people in one room. It's full."

"I don't care. I'll come find you once I'm done cleaning up."

Ah Zhu ran to the top floor with her bag on her back, and when she was done packing, she came down with her quilt and pillow. She would not give Xia Xiao time to hesitate, and the latter would find it difficult to refuse, and would not refuse, but would just laugh at her figure. This girl is really an acting genius, and has brought him so much joy that he could come back after walking around the intersection of the magic road, which is also a great contribution, so he should just go along with her.

After stopping in front of the door for a while, Xia Xiao finally walked in. The room was clean and tidy, as if he had never left for a day, but the most eye-catching person was Xiao Ran.

This elegant and gentle woman, with her slender figure, sat in the room, like a leaf full of spring, showing Xia Xiao all the spring colors she had accumulated and collected.

Seeing Xiaoran, Xia Xiao's face was full of tenderness, like an icy lake, rippling under the warm spring breeze.

"I'm back."

Xiaoran had a gentle smile that was elegant to the bone, like spring flowers blooming on the earth, which made Xia Xiao extremely comfortable.

"I've prepared hot water for you, you can take a bath first."

"Yes, I need to wash it."

Xia Xiao did not even take off his backpack, and he formed a seal with his hands. When Ju Mang appeared, he saw Xiao Ran and praised Xia Xiao.

"Good brother, you have good eyes."

Ju Mang had not returned for a long time, and like a very gentle prince in spring, he reached out to Xiao Ran. When the latter extended his slender hand, Ju Mang could not look away and was deeply attracted. Then, Ju Mang gently pulled Xiao Ran up who was sitting on the mat, and the two of them walked out of the room lightly, like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl in the ancient myth roaming in the sky, and finally landed on the small tree behind the small white building, talking about what happened during this period.

After the two of them left, Xia Xiao could take off her clothes and bathe happily, and couldn't help but exclaim in pleasure. All the tiredness of the mortal world will disappear in the hot soup, and Xia Xiao will usher in a brand new life. This kind of life is extremely short, but Xia Xiao doesn't know it, otherwise he wouldn't smile as naturally and happily as he does now.

Having been away from the academy for nearly half a year, he spent four months detoxifying and healing, and was sealed for another month. The rest of the time was spent fighting, so Xia Xiao had no time to improve his strength. Now that he was back, he couldn't wait to make a hand seal after bathing and absorb the vitality of heaven and earth to replenish himself. During this period of time, it is estimated that everyone's cultivation level is about to catch up with him. Even if Xia Xiao only compared himself, he was still far behind, and he wished he could go into seclusion and practice continuously.

The vitality of the academy is much richer than that of the outside world. When you absorb it, you feel very nourished, like a dry tree encountering nectar again. Xia Xiao keeps absorbing it, never getting tired of it, feeling the vitality fruit continue to grow, but the changes are too small, and it is still a long way from the first maturity.

Outside the Little White Building, Xiao Ran heard about Xia Xiao's experience. Even if she was calm and composed, her brows were still furrowed. She was full of worry and looked towards the room from time to time. She couldn't imagine how he survived.

Compared to himself who has been practicing in the greenhouse-like academy, Xia Xiao has experienced the wind and rain that a real towering tree has to face. But this kind of wind, rain and lightning is too strong, and it is unknown when Xia Xiao will be destroyed into a pile of broken branches and rotten leaves, and Xiao Ran cannot be by his side, and can only watch and pray from afar, with no end in sight.

"Compared to these, there is one thing you need to be mentally prepared for."

"About Ah Zhu?"

Xiaoran is smart enough, she can guess that Xia Xiao and Azhu, who have been dating for a long time, will definitely develop feelings for each other.

People are like this, once they get to know each other, they will become familiar with each other, and once they become familiar with each other, they will involuntarily reveal their true feelings. There are very few lonely and self-enclosed people in the world, unlike her, a wild beast in the great forest. Even if she is a noble, she does not have the right to choose her feelings. Although it is different now, in the past, her marriage was indeed controlled by the clan leader.

"To put it simply, they are together."

“As expected.”

Xiao Ran had seen the clues long ago. Xia Xiao and Ah Zhu had gone out together to look for darkness. After that, Xia Xiao had to be accompanied by Ah Zhu every time he went out. From then on, she knew that this day would come sooner or later when she stood on the treetop, but she asked quietly:

"What about Shu Shuang?"

Xiao Ran didn't know whether she was asking herself or Ju Mang. But the latter had to tell her that Shu Shuang was no longer alive. Xiao Ran understood even if he didn't say it. But who should take Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang's oath seriously?

Xiao Ran used to envy Shu Shuang the most because she had Xia Xiao by her side. Now that Shu Shuang is gone, the people around Xia Xiao have been replaced. Although Xiao Ran is Shu Shuang's contracted beast and is also Xia Xiao's friend, and is even more happy that Xia Xiao has come out of the haze, she still feels a little unfair and doesn't know who to tell. She is also dissatisfied with Shu Shuang.

Ju Mang's broad wings embraced Xiao Ran, who felt the warmth and said apologetically:

"Sorry, I'm bringing up the past again."

"It doesn't matter, just let him be!"

There are many things that cannot be reversed, and Xiao Ran has persuaded herself to let go. After a brief period of self-tangle, the quiet lake in her heart finally stopped the ripples that should not have appeared, and it was as calm as usual.

The way Ju Mang and Xiao Ran accompanied each other was a little different from that of humans. They no longer spoke, but turned into a tree, half red and white, half emerald green. They intertwined together, vines of different thicknesses hugged each other, and thoughts were shared. That was true sincerity, without any deception or lies.

Xiao Ran had been alone in the academy for a long time, feeling lonely and unable to express her feelings, but all of them were clearly felt by Ju Mang. The latter slightly increased the strength of his embrace, causing the green branches to continue to extend and gradually wrap around the pink and white trunk, like a kind of protection, a kind of comfort, and more like a strong emotion that cannot be separated.

In this way, the world was quiet, with only the pink and green leaves echoing each other. What Xiaoran felt was Ju Mang's thoughts and the real and strong feelings at this time. The companionship of life was peaceful and beautiful, which made Xiaoran realize what a truly happy time was like. She enjoyed it quietly, closed her eyes, and was as gentle as the wind in Ju Mang's arms.

No matter compared to Xia Xiao, Ju Mang or Xiao Ran, Ah Zhu is the one who can't rest. She saw Long Li in the dormitory and couldn't wait to share with her what she had experienced during this period.

The story of half a year was a bit long, and she talked for a long time, and Long Li listened very carefully. Most women find it hard to resist stories about love, but what surprised Long Li the most was the confirmation of the relationship between Ah Zhu and Xia Xiao.

Long Li asked again in great surprise.

"Are you really sure about the relationship?"

Ah Zhu nodded happily. For her, this was the only thing worth being happy about after being out of college for half a year and being very tired.

Although Long Li was a little surprised that Xia Xiao, who used to be so close to Shu Shuang, would really let go of the past. But Azhu is no worse than Shu Shuang in terms of appearance, figure or talent. More importantly, Azhu is easier to approach than Shu Shuang, which makes Long Li really happy for Azhu. It can be seen that she is in a hurry, and she advises earnestly:

"Silly girl, you can't be so proactive. The more proactive a girl is, the cheaper she is. You've done enough. It's time for him to take the initiative."

Ah Zhu also wanted to do it, but she didn't know how to do it. Whenever she thought hard but couldn't think of anything, Long Li would get worried for her. This girl seemed so smart, she knew a lot, had been to many places, and had seen things that Long Li had never seen, but why couldn't she think of a solution? She had been with Xia Xiao for so long, but she hadn't learned any of his wisdom?

"You just have to wait, just wait quietly."

"So I won't go to see him today?"

"You just need to take a bath, dress up, and practice on your own. When he finishes his own work and sees that you are not here, he will come to find you."

Ah Zhu always thought that Xia Xiao would not come because he rarely did that. But she thought about it again and felt that Long Li was right. She couldn't always be so proactive, otherwise Xia Xiao would get used to it. She had to let him take the initiative to come to her. If he didn't come, Ah Zhu would get angry and wait for him to coax her.

"Come on, Doudou, take a bath!"

Ah Zhu didn't even close the door, and when she took off her clothes, she suddenly revealed her body. Her figure made Long Li, a woman, extremely envious. How many good deeds must Ah Zhu have done in her previous life to have such a beautiful face and figure in this life, and a talent that even the dean nodded in approval?

Long Li smiled bitterly, said hello to Ah Zhu, and went back to practice. Ah Zhu was patient today, and in the evening, Xia Xiao really came with food. He looked at Ah Zhu and said:

"I thought you had a broken leg."

"Don't be angry, I just want you to climb the stairs and exercise."

"I'm not angry, I just don't know where you went."

Ah Zhu smiled secretly and left a small piece of rice ball for Doudou.

"By the way, get ready tonight. We'll go sign the spiritual contract tomorrow."

Ah Zhu had wanted to go there a long time ago, and was looking forward to it. In order to be in the best condition, she stayed quiet for a night, not pestering Xia Xiao, nor sleeping, but constantly adjusting her vitality to keep it in a saturated state.