When a black feather landed on Yan Jiaojiao, she felt the spiritual power on her body loosen, and all her restraints were released. Yan Jiaojiao immediately took a deep breath.
The next second, she fell into a familiar embrace. A cold wind blew, and when Yan Jiaojiao opened her eyes again, she was already a hundred miles away from the scripture repository.
Her gaze met Dongfang Cangwu's handsome face. Yan Jiaojiao couldn't help but think that while both were good-looking, this man with a hint of evil charm was far more attractive than the immortal bastard from earlier.
Dongfang Cangwu, however, did not hesitate. As soon as he escaped the master's pursuit, he let go of Yan Jiaojiao without mercy, dropping her directly onto the ground.
"Ouch!"
Yan Jiaojiao cried out in pain and angrily looked up, thinking Dongfang Cangwu was just as detestable!
"Can't you be a bit more obedient?"
Dongfang Cangwu looked down at Yan Jiaojiao, his tone full of impatience.
Yan Jiaojiao, clutching her waist and limping, wobbled to her feet. She finally had a chance to defend herself: "I didn't do anything, I just took a look. Who knew that person would try to kill me."
"There was clearly a barrier. You trespassed. Don't tell me you didn't know!"
Yan Jiaojiao guiltily raised her head to look at the moon.
Then, Yan Jiaojiao thought of something else and looked at Dongfang Cangwu again, "And you, why do you always show up just in time to save me?"
If it wasn't a matter of life and death, Dongfang Cangwu wouldn't have bothered to save her.
It was better for his true self to come than for Yan Jiaojiao to impatiently use the summoning technique, forcing him to save her disguised as a small black dog.
However, Dongfang Cangwu would absolutely never reveal this troublesome and embarrassing matter to Yan Jiaojiao.
He said coldly, "I am cultivating in this dense forest, and I happened to run into you, so I decided to meddle!"
There was a hint of gritted teeth in his words.
Wait a minute...
Dongfang Cangwu frowned, "You remember me?"
Yan Jiaojiao looked as if it were a matter of course. "I'm not an ungrateful person. You saved me by the river last time and gave me Zi Yan. Of course, I remember you, Dongfang Cangwu. You saved me again tonight, so I will definitely repay you."
The gratitude of a thousand-year-old ancestor was not a promise easily obtained by ordinary people, and Yan Jiaojiao's words were delivered with complete sincerity, like a bestowed favor.
Dongfang Cangwu's mouth twitched slightly.
However, Yan Jiaojiao finally remembered his name, but her memory of him was only from that last encounter.
Dongfang Cangwu couldn't help but think of the Soul Devouring Grass. Perhaps it had healed some deficiency in Yan Jiaojiao, allowing her to begin remembering things related to him.
But why did she forget him specifically?
Dongfang Cangwu was utterly baffled.
Of course, Yan Jiaojiao didn't give him any more time to ponder. She hobbled forward, a smile on her face, "Dongfang Cangwu, are you from Gunan Academy? Will you still be cultivating in this forest in the future?"
Seeing Dongfang Cangwu's grim face and silence, Yan Jiaojiao tried harder to flatter him, "You seem very powerful. Have you already reached the Blue level in your cultivation? Or perhaps even the Purple level?"
The barrage of questions made Dongfang Cangwu feel like a fly buzzing around his ears. He immediately raised his hand to stop Yan Jiaojiao, "Be quiet."
Yan Jiaojiao stopped speaking and looked at him expectantly.
Dongfang Cangwu's lips moved a few times, and finally, he replied with a sense of helplessness, "I am just an ordinary person temporarily cultivating in this forest."
Yan Jiaojiao nodded, "Indeed. If you were truly from Gunan Academy or had reached the Blue level, you wouldn't have needed to flee with me just now. You could have spoken a few words with that master."
Dongfang Cangwu could barely contain his irritation. This damnable woman knew it was because of her. He hadn't needed to court trouble by provoking others in the first place. It was already a favor to have used magic to take her away.
"Take care of yourself!" Dongfang Cangwu was about to turn and leave.
Unexpectedly, Yan Jiaojiao grabbed his sleeve and said nervously, "Don't just leave like this. It's so far from Gunan Academy, and my leg is injured. I don't know if I'll run into that master again on my way back."
"What do you propose?"
Yan Jiaojiao looked at him seriously and said, "You'll escort me back."
So, he had to provide the full service.
But Yan Jiaojiao's words were not entirely unreasonable. Dongfang Cangwu took a deep breath and reached out to grab Yan Jiaojiao by the collar of her clothes.
"What are you doing?" Yan Jiaojiao was confused, feeling like a small dog in Dongfang Cangwu's hands.
A hint of vindictive pleasure flashed in Dongfang Cangwu's eyes, and in an instant, he was carrying Yan Jiaojiao and teleporting back to the high platform of Gunan Academy.
Yan Jiaojiao's feet touched the ground, and she immediately broke free from the humiliating posture, muttering indignantly, "Can you change how you do it next time?"
Dongfang Cangwu glanced at her, thinking, I truly hope there isn't a next time.
If he could, he wouldn't want to meddle in Yan Jiaojiao's affairs at all.
Yan Jiaojiao, however, asked again, "Can I come to the forest to find you in the future?"
Dongfang Cangwu froze.
"I think you're a good person. You've saved me multiple times, so you must be a good person."
It was truly bringing up sore points. Dongfang Cangwu's face darkened. "No."
With that, without any further pause, he disappeared before Yan Jiaojiao's eyes, leaving behind only Yan Jiaojiao's reluctant "Why."
Alas, there was no one in sight. Yan Jiaojiao had to temporarily abandon the idea of clinging to him and limped back to her room.
The incense stick had just finished burning, and Wei Congling had not yet woken from her sleep.
Yan Jiaojiao took the opportunity to quietly tend to her burned leg before falling exhausted onto the bed.
However, just as the sky began to lighten, there was a knock on the door.
Yan Jiaojiao and Wei Congling got up one after another.
"The sect leader said everyone should gather on the high platform," the messenger said from outside before moving on to the next room.
Today was the official first day for Yan Jiaojiao and the others to be admitted to the academy, but the sect leader had unexpectedly called for everyone to gather so early in the morning, suggesting something important was afoot.
Yan Jiaojiao's mind couldn't help but flash to the master's cold face, and she had a suspicion.
Wei Congling was also a little surprised, but she tidied herself up and went out with Yan Jiaojiao.
From a distance, many students were already standing below the high platform. The five sect leaders stood on the high platform with stern expressions, their scrutinizing gazes sweeping across the assembled students.
Wei Congling suddenly moved a step closer to Yan Jiaojiao, linked her arm with hers, and walked together intimately.
Yan Jiaojiao glanced at Wei Congling, who then said, "I haven't seen so many people in a long time, and I'm a little flustered."
Yan Jiaojiao said nothing, letting Wei Congling link her arm, her steps as steady as ever, showing no trace of injury.
Gunan Academy was always efficient, and before long, everyone had assembled.
Luo Guiyuan then stepped forward, his gaze filled with oppressive power, and scanned the students below one by one. "Last night, someone trespassed into the scripture repository. Today, by order of the master, this matter will be thoroughly investigated!"