晏娇娇's words had silenced the others, and no one dared to say more.
"Then be careful on your journey. If anything happens, remember to use the sound transmission talismans to inform us promptly so we can come to your aid."
Since晏娇娇 had helped them so much, the disciples of Ge Nan Academy couldn't possibly abandon her. Moreover,晏娇娇 had mentioned that the other party was targeting her. Whether it was jealousy, envy, or a mix of hatred, the fact that the other party had kidnapped two people and caused such a commotion clearly indicated their ambitions were significant.
"Alright, no need to be so somber. From what I gather, they seem to want my help with something they can't handle. I'll go check it out first. As for who will be in control, it's yet to be determined. You all should focus on managing Ge Nan Academy. With the Headmaster gone, it's up to you senior disciples to take charge. You need to step up."
"Also, the standard for recruiting disciples in our academy must not drop. Let everyone know that even if Ge Nan Academy faces trouble, it remains the most prestigious academy. Do you understand what I mean?"
晏娇娇 was also reluctant to leave these people. After all, they had spent over a year together, working towards the academy's common goals, sharing life and death. They had a bond forged through shared battles. Leaving now,晏娇娇 had no idea when she would be back, and she would dearly miss her companions.
"Don't worry."
姜一凌 said, "We will definitely maintain our standards. You also need to resolve your matters quickly and come back to reunite with us."
晏娇娇 nodded, "Okay."
温锦姝, who was usually quiet, walked over and hugged晏娇娇.
Unsure who started it, someone suddenly began to cry. The others immediately lost their composure and joined in shedding tears.晏娇娇 wasn't an overly emotional person, but the intense and fervent friendship of these young men and women brought tears to her eyes as well.
"Alright, alright, I'm not going to my death. I will definitely return. Everyone, don't be so sad."
"You promise, you must come back!"
晏娇娇 nodded vigorously, "I will!"
The warmth and enthusiasm of these people made晏娇娇, who hadn't felt much sadness about leaving, now experience a sense of parting. She had initially planned to use a teleportation array to leave, but seeing everyone trailing after her, she reconsidered.
After briefly packing some essentials, she mounted the back of a flying spirit beast. She waved vigorously at the people below until they became mere specks on the ground and could no longer be seen. Then, she turned her head, bidding a temporary farewell to everything at Ge Nan Academy.
The people below could no longer see晏娇娇 or the spirit beast, but they were still reluctant to leave.
"I thought we'd share glory together after returning, but I didn't expect it to end like this..."
"We don't know when晏娇娇 will be back..."
"Don't worry,晏娇娇 always keeps her word. If she said she'd come back, she definitely will."
The group wasn't worried that晏娇娇 wouldn't return; they just felt that the farewell was indefinite, and they had no idea how long it would be before they saw her again. After the Demon King's emergence nearly wiped out Ge Nan Academy, everyone had developed immense trust in晏娇娇, and she had unknowingly become their pillar of support. Now, with her departure, everyone felt a sense of unease, a void in their hearts.
"Let's go. Since娇娇 has such high hopes for Ge Nan Academy, we can't let her down. Once news of us winning first place in the academy competition spreads, countless disciples will flock to us. We seniors will have to work a bit harder and start planning our recruitment system."
温锦姝 hadn't been one to participate in such matters before. She and 萧夙 were typical individuals who preferred self-improvement and weren't adept at teamwork. However, after these events, she had undergone significant changes.
"Okay."
魏苁灵 glanced at 盛墨白 and patted his shoulder, saying, "Senior Brother墨白,娇娇 will definitely come back."
盛墨白 smiled, "Of course. If she doesn't come back in time, I'll personally go and bring her back!"
魏苁灵 chuckled, "Then we'll just have to wait and see. Let's hope you don't get utterly defeated by娇娇 then."
"Nonsense, do you think I'm that weak?"
"Hahaha..."
When the disciples of Ge Nan Academy rushed to the academy entrance upon receiving the news, they saw this scene.晏娇娇 was gone, but everyone was laughing heartily, exuding youthful uninhibitedness.
Many years later, they would still remember this scene. Some even used memory pearls to capture this moment, while others used spiritual energy to add晏娇娇's figure back into the image. Under 姜一凌 and the others, Ge Nan Academy embarked on a new and glorious era. No matter how much time passed, everyone would always remember the girl who stood firm when everyone else wanted to give up, leading them to victory against all odds in a desperate comeback.
Her name was晏娇娇.
...
晏娇娇 initially felt it unnecessary to return to the small courtyard. Given the opponent's confidence, it was unlikely they were just playing a joke. However, to be safe,晏娇娇 took 小黑 back to the cottage.
Familiar objects were everywhere in the room. 东方旭 had a habit of marking dates, and he would write many entries on the days she returned.晏娇娇 read through them one by one, her eyes welling up. She thought this must be the equivalent of a diary on the Boundless Continent. She never expected 东方旭 to invent something like a diary years before the era of the End of Dharma. He was, in a way, a small-scale founder.
[I miss sister so much. I wonder when sister will visit me again!]
东方旭 had even drawn a turtle next to this sentence, implying that晏娇娇 was slower than a turtle.晏娇娇 chuckled and put the items down. Just as she was about to examine other things, she found something strange among all the diaries. It wasn't ordinary paper; it had strange markings on it, likely a talisman.晏娇娇 quickly pulled out the talisman and her pupils constricted upon seeing the four characters written hastily in what appeared to be blood. Without checking anything else, she folded the talisman, tucked it into her purse, and got up to leave.
"小黑, let's go!"
...
Man City.
Man City is located in the western part of the Boundless Continent. It's not large in area but has a considerable population. However, it doesn't attract people due to its prosperity but rather its desolation. The area is sunken, making the entire Man City resemble a basin. Earthquakes occur here annually. When the tremors begin, a fissure opens in the center of Man City. Travelers say that beneath the ground rift lies a great opportunity. Thus, countless people flock here just before the ground rift to try their luck. It's currently earthquake month, and the fabled ground rift is expected to appear in the next few days. Man City is already overcrowded, with all the inns fully booked.
"Get lost! This is my inn, and I decide who stays. Who do you think you are? Get out!"