In the end, Li Luo did not run pell-mell through the night to get back to school, because Jiang Qing'e pointed out that the mentors would all be sleeping already. No one would see his enthusiasm. Li Luo's motivation dried up at that point, and he generously offered to spend the night with Jiang Qing'e instead.

After dinner, Jiang Qing'e returned to her own practice.

Li Luo sighed deeply, then he went to take a long shower and turn in.

The next day, Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e returned to the Astral Sage College together. She was going to continue her cultivation in the Umbra Cave. Even though the place was sinister and dangerous, the rewards were considerable if one could deal with the corruption...