Seeing Bibi Dong emerge from the direction of Heart of Fire Pavilion, Hu Liena quickly put down her book and went up to her, asking with concern.
These days, Hu Liena and Qian Renxue had been studying Teacher Xin's new theories.
For example, regarding the Spirit Master combat system, the early-stage amplification of support Spirit Masters was too weak, suggesting they be replaced by attack system Spirit Masters and control system Spirit Masters.
Also, the Spirit Master Cultivation theory: for most Spirit Masters, their strength depended on the intensity of their spirit ring Spirit Abilities, but they overlooked a crucial point—the Spirit was the core of a Spirit Master. Fully developing the power of one's Spirit was the key to a Spirit Master's upper limit of strength. Even an ordinary scythe or wooden stick could display a completely different form when driven by sufficient spiritual understanding.
Even in Spirit Hall, they couldn't learn these theories, which significantly deviated from the traditional direction of Spirit Master cultivation.
"Still coming out for a stroll when your body isn't well? If your health gets worse, Teacher Xin will think we haven't taken good care of you. Hurry back and rest."
Qian Renxue said grumpily.
Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan also nodded. Although they didn't like Bibi Dong, they still didn't want anything to happen to her at Heart of Fire Academy.
Bibi Dong glanced at the Heart of Fire students and lightly coughed:
"No need, I've already decided to return to Spirit City. Thank you for your care during this time, and I appreciate it."
Her tone was calm, but noticeably more restrained than before—like something sharp had been quietly sheathed.
As the saying goes, a woman who is not satisfied is the most difficult to talk to.
A woman who is happily nourished finds beauty everywhere.
Even Ning Rongrong's face showed surprise; she hadn't expected Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong to thank them.
Bibi Dong, who had finally gained the opportunity to stay at Heart of Fire Academy, chose to leave.
"Teacher, didn't you say you would stay here as an assistant teacher? Your body isn't well now, and traveling would be exhausting. Why do you want to return to Spirit City?"
Hu Liena stepped closer, her voice carrying genuine worry this time rather than curiosity or doubt.
"Nana, Heart of Fire Academy is a holy land for learning, rarely seen in hundreds or thousands of years. You stay here and study well. Teacher will wait for you to graduate from Heart of Fire Academy. Perhaps by then, you will already be able to succeed Teacher Xin as the Supreme Pontiff. But for now, the Supreme Pontiff Palace still needs me to manage it, so it's time for me to go back."
Her words were gentle, almost encouraging, as if she were placing her disciple's future above her own reluctance.
"Staying here would only delay the students' studies. When I return to Spirit Hall, I will still have people to take care of me, it's no trouble."
Bibi Dong gently patted Hu Liena's head and smiled faintly, but whether the smile contained bitterness, only she knew.
Hu Liena froze slightly at the gesture, sensing a subtle distance she had never felt before.
"Really? Are you really going back to Spirit City?" Qian Renxue was a little incredulous. This didn't seem like the attitude this woman would have, which made her look at Bibi Dong in a new light.
Bibi Dong didn't answer, but for the first time, she bowed in thanks to the core disciples of Heart of Fire Academy. Under the astonished gazes of Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Meng Yiran, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yueer, and other disciples, she silently walked out of Heart of Fire Academy.
This Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong, who had previously shamelessly clung to Teacher Xin and insisted on staying at the academy, was actually leaving?!
A gentle breeze brushed through Bibi Dong's dark hair, her eyes complex. Unbeknownst to her, the wind moistened the corners of her eyes. She didn't know if this choice was right or wrong.
But as she passed the lecture hall of Heart of Fire Academy, a principle posted there greatly enlightened her:
He who loves others is always loved by others; he who respects others is always respected by others.
She paused for the briefest moment.
Then continued walking.
Farewell, Heart of Fire Academy.
Teacher Xin, I hope that when we meet again, I can also be your pride, like these disciples, and not a stain...