The news of the confrontation between Baili Hongzhuang and Han Xiling in the Hall of Assembly did not spread, so the disciples of Tian Gang Sect were unaware of who had the upper hand.
However, occasionally, people would catch glimpses of Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen together, and from that, they began to speculate. They suspected that the true person that the Young Sect Master favored was Baili Hongzhuang, not Han Xiling.
Since that day, Han Hongyi had never mentioned this matter again. Now, they could only wait for Baili Hongzhuang to participate in the assessment contest.
At Canglan Academy, Xia Zhiqing and the others waited for Baili Hongzhuang to return, but as the time for qualifying for the assessment drew near, they became somewhat helpless.
"Guang Ge, since Hongzhuang hasn't come back yet, should we go to the dynasty first for the assessment?" Liu Qinyue's charming face showed a hint of worry. All the cultivators in their special enrollment class were waiting for Baili Hongzhuang's return.
But as time passed, if they didn't leave soon, they might miss the assessment contest.
Upon hearing Liu Qinyue's words, Gong Shaoqing and Dongfang Yu exchanged a glance, feeling equally helpless about the situation.
"According to reason, it's impossible for Hongzhuang to miss the assessment contest. Could it be that she went directly to Tian Gang Sect?" Dongfang Yu furrowed his brows. Any cultivator with some strength wouldn't miss such an opportunity.
With Baili Hongzhuang's excellence, she couldn't afford to miss such an opportunity.
It was because they believed this that they had been waiting here all along.
"If Hongzhuang doesn't come back today, we'll set off at night," Cui Haoyan spoke up. He wanted to wait for Baili Hongzhuang, but it would take some time to travel to the dynasty. If they continued to delay, they might truly miss the opportunity.
According to reason, they should have left during the day, but he would rather travel at night and wait a little longer for Baili Hongzhuang.
Upon hearing Cui Haoyan's words, everyone nodded in agreement. It was the only solution left.
Bai Junyu sat down next to Xia Zhiqing and his handsome face showed concern. "Zhiqing, if Hongzhuang doesn't come back, you should go back and participate in the assessment. Perhaps you might see Hongzhuang on the competition grounds."
Xia Zhiqing glanced at Bai Junyu, her expression tinged with helplessness and disappointment. Could it be that Baili Hongzhuang really wasn't coming back? She had promised her earlier that she would return...
Now, only Xia Zhiqing and the rest of the special enrollment class remained at Canglan Academy. All the other cultivators had already returned to participate in the assessment.
Regardless of their actual strength, they at least had to give it a try. If they passed, it would truly be a great opportunity.
Rentian Xiong and Huan Chu You, knowing the thoughts of Gong Shaoqing and the others, did not rush them. Since the exchange competition at the academy, Baili Hongzhuang's status in everyone's hearts was high.
They believed that Gong Shaoqing and the others knew what they were doing and wouldn't miss the opportunity.
As time gradually passed, the group stopped fantasizing, realizing that Baili Hongzhuang would not be returning.
"It's getting late. Let's prepare to set off," Gong Shaoqing stood up slowly. His handsome and cold face remained calm and composed, but those who were familiar with him could hear a trace of helplessness in his words.
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