The clock's hands read 5 o'clock, Han Taiyi dashed out of the main building immediately after they were dismissed from their first class in the early morning.
Chu Lizheng was tagging along behind her at a much reserved yet fast pace. They had also bumped into a frantic teenage girl who was breathing heavily from running all the way from her grandfather's compound in the West and towards Grandmaster Wei's in the North.
As soon as they reached the Gentle Tempest's front gate, tears welled up the girls' eyes when they saw Lillie in her casual clothes and with a duffle bag hanging over her shoulder.
"Ah Ming!
"Sis Ming!"
Two faces stained with tears lunged right in front of Lillie, deafening wails was enough indication that her departure would sadden them greatly.
"Taiyi, Little Nina, Lizheng," Lillie's lips plastered a solemn smile. "I'm afraid it's time for us to go back."