In the northern part of the Southeastern Region, a branch pavilion of the Four Seas Pavilion.
"Teacher! How—how did you escape back here!"
In Lin Qi's bedroom, he had just undone his long robe, preparing to change into his training clothes to sit and cultivate. He froze mid-motion, still undressing, upon seeing the familiar figure lying on the bed. Such a 'greeting' was almost blurted out.
"Escape?"
Wu Wang turned over, letting out a deep sigh.
"I just walked back openly. What could they do to me?"
Lin Qi laughed, his eyes slightly reddening. He then hurriedly ran to the bedside, momentarily at a loss for what to do.
That originally somewhat delicate and gentle face had now become well-defined, with a hint of sharpness.
He was about to bend his knees and kneel before Wu Wang, but Lin Qi quickly felt a resistance before him. His knees remained slightly bent, and then he was gently pushed to stand upright again.
