As everyone listened to Emperor Bei Chen's sincere words, a faint smile appeared on their faces.
It was well-known that Bai Li Hong Zhuang held a special place in Emperor Bei Chen's heart, so there was no need for them to worry with Emperor Bei Chen by her side.
Xia Zhi Qing held Bai Li Hong Zhuang's hand, her delicate and beautiful face showing a hint of reluctance and regret.
"Hong Zhuang, I'll be bored without you accompanying me back to the academy."
Since they met during the academy enrollment, Xia Zhi Qing had considered Bai Li Hong Zhuang her best friend. She had grown accustomed to Bai Li Hong Zhuang's company over these days.
Now, just when they were finally returning to the academy, Bai Li Hong Zhuang had to leave. Xia Zhi Qing couldn't help but feel a bit desolate.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang patted Xia Zhi Qing's shoulder, her beautiful face beaming with a bright smile.
"I'm only going on a journey with Bei Chen. It doesn't mean I won't return to the academy. I hope that when I come back, you will have already broken through to the Scarlet Realm."
Bai Li Hong Zhuang cherished the friendship between her and Xia Zhi Qing.
Upon hearing this, Xia Zhi Qing's slightly dejected face once again brightened with a smile. "I will work hard in my cultivation. I'll be waiting for you at Cang Lan Academy."
Bai Li Hong Zhuang nodded slightly. "Good, it won't be long before I return to the academy to find you."
Zhan Yun Feng also approached Bai Li Hong Zhuang. "Hong Zhuang, be careful during your journey. We will be waiting for both of you to return to Cang Lan Academy."
"I will," Bai Li Hong Zhuang replied.
Without much further discussion, after a simple farewell, Xia Zhi Qing and the others set off towards Cang Lan Academy, while Bai Li Hong Zhuang and Emperor Bei Chen boarded the carriage once again, heading towards the Blood Abyss.
"Bei Chen, how far is the Blood Abyss from here?" Bai Li Hong Zhuang raised her gaze, a hint of doubt appearing in her picturesque brows. The Blood Abyss, originally known as the Snow Abyss, was supposed to be a place covered in ice and snow.
"The Blood Abyss is located in the Tianlong Snow Mountain, quite far from here. However, once we reach the next neighboring country, we'll be able to ride on flying beasts, which will significantly increase our speed," Emperor Bei Chen explained, his gaze gentle and doting as he looked at Bai Li Hong Zhuang. This time, the two of them would embark on this journey together.
It occurred to him that since they got together, they had mostly been in the company of the cultivators from the academy, and there were few occasions where they were alone together.
He really enjoyed these moments when it was just him and Bai Li Hong Zhuang.
A glimmer of understanding filled Bai Li Hong Zhuang's clear eyes, and a faint smile graced her lips. "By the time we reach the neighboring country, my injuries should have completely healed."
It was all thanks to Emperor Bei Chen's arrangements. The carriage ride had been much smoother, which had greatly aided her recovery.
After these few days, her injuries had mostly healed, and once they arrived at the neighboring country, she would be fully restored.
In this way, it wouldn't hinder their upcoming journey.
Emperor Bei Chen held Bai Li Hong Zhuang's slender shoulder with a gentle smile, his black eyes sparkling with satisfaction and joy.
"I can be at ease now that your injuries will completely heal," Emperor Bei Chen chuckled.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang maintained her smile, her gaze shifting to the front of the carriage. "The coachman has been with us for quite some time. How did you arrange it?"
"I've already spoken to him. Once we reach the neighboring country, he can return to Qingxiao Nation. He has been working hard during this time, and I won't treat him unfairly."
Bai Li Hong Zhuang nodded gracefully. "That's good, then."
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