Upon hearing Gong Shaoqing's words, Xia Zhiqing and the others also reacted accordingly.
Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen were right behind them. Although there was nothing between Hongzhuang and Moyun Jue, it still wouldn't be good if Emperor Beichen overheard their conversation.
They didn't want to interfere with the feelings between Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen; they only hoped that they would always be together.
"You guys can return to Canglan Academy together, and my brother and I will go back to Xueyuan Country first," Yuan Xiaoman said slowly.
Bai Junyu and the others were students of Canglan Academy, so it was normal for them to go together. However, since they weren't students of Canglan Academy, there was no need for them to go together.
"Do you want to join us and have some fun at Canglan Academy?" Xia Zhiqing asked with a smile.
Yuan Zhixin waved his hand and said, "You go ahead, we won't go. Our family must be waiting for us to return."
Upon hearing this, Xia Zhiqing and the others nodded, showing understanding on their faces.
After being out for so long, their family must be very worried. It would be good to return home earlier.
Moreover, Xueyuan Country was much farther away than them, and it would take them longer to travel.
Even if they went to Canglan Academy and then returned home, it would be about the same time as Yuan Zhixin and the others.
If Yuan Zhixin and the others went with them to Canglan Academy, they wouldn't have much time to spend at home.
"You're right. It would be nice to return home early and bring joy to our families," Bai Junyu said with a smile.
Yuan Zhixin's face was filled with a smile. After being away for two years, he missed his clan members a lot. He believed that they were eagerly waiting for their return.
Before, when they hadn't gone out, he didn't feel much, but now that they had been out for so long, he realized how good it felt to go back home.
He believed that their clan members would never have expected them to achieve such great results.
Being the only two survivors among all the cultivators in the Xueyuan Dynasty, he was certain that the royal family would want to meet them.
With all these things combined, he and Xiaoman would have plenty to do after returning home.
Yuan Xiaoman couldn't help but glance at Bai Junyu. They wouldn't be able to see each other for three months, but now the situation called for going home as the top priority.
Before long, Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen caught up with the group.
Baili Hongzhuang smiled and asked, "What are you all chatting so happily about?"
Xia Zhiqing turned her head and looked at Baili Hongzhuang, a mischievous gleam in her eyes.
"We were discussing what you two were whispering about behind us!"
As soon as she said that, Dongfang Yu and the others couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Baili Hongzhuang gave Xia Zhiqing a glance. She had become more mischievous lately!
In comparison, Emperor Beichen remained much more indifferent. He had always been open and straightforward, but in Baili Hongzhuang's eyes, it was simply a thick-skinned demeanor.
Regarding Baili Hongzhuang's evaluation, Emperor Beichen considered it as a form of praise.
After all, if he didn't have thick skin, how could he have convinced Baili Hongzhuang to come back with him?
Seeing Emperor Beichen's unashamed and proud appearance, Baili Hongzhuang felt completely helpless. She was amazed by Emperor Beichen and had no way to deal with him!
Seeing this, Xia Zhiqing and the others laughed even more joyfully.
Others usually couldn't do anything to Hongzhuang, so it was rare to see her in such a helpless state.
In the end, it was Emperor Beichen's formidable presence!
The group continued to walk through the forest, laughing and joking along the way. Their laughter echoed like silver bells, filled with joy and happiness, and their steps became even lighter.
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