Yu Caidie accompanied Xiang Shaoyun as they climbed the stairs before tactfully letting go of him. With a gentle smile, she said, "I'll be waiting at 1 Dragon Villa."

She then quietly walked away.

Xiang Shaoyun wanted to go with her, but to save face for Tuoba Wan'er, he stood there and replied, "Um, I'll be back soon."

Tuoba Wan'er did not have the time to do anything about that. She bowed slightly at the elder and said, "Holy Hall's Tuoba Wan'er greets you, lord. I will have to be troubling you during my stay."

"The Dragon Phoenix Academy is honored to have you as a guest. Please come this way," said the elder with a smile.

Still holding Xiang Shaoyun's hand,...