Chapter 2137: The Long Road to Advance

At the moment when both Gu Xiyue and Yan Ke were bewildered, Chubby Chiu had already slipped into Gu Zhiqi’s bedroom and climbed onto Gu Zhiqi’s bed.

By the time the two reacted and walked into the bedroom, they found Chubby Chiu already sitting beside Gu Zhiqi.

Gu Xiyue and Yan Ke fell silent again for several seconds, then Yan Ke looked at Gu Xiyue and asked, "Who is this child?"

Gu Xiyue: "You don’t know?"

She had always thought Fei Jiu was from Nine Stars City.

Yan Ke shook his head.

Gu Xiyue, with a touch of confusion in her eyes, looked at Chubby Chiu and explained to Yan Ke, "His name is Fei Jiu, he’s Qiqi’s friend."

After listening, Yan Ke unconsciously tugged at his hair, "Can he be trusted?"

Gu Xiyue remained silent for a while before nodding, "Probably."

Yan Ke: Hmm? Probably?

Since both Yan Ke and Gu Xiyue were unfamiliar with Chubby Chiu, they were afraid he’d do something detrimental to Gu Zhiqi, so Yan Ke specifically posted guards at Gu Zhiqi’s bedroom door.

And they rotated twenty-four hours a day.

Soon, Su Yunling and the others learned of Gu Zhiqi’s closed-door cultivation news.

Upon learning that Fei Jiu was advancing beside Gu Zhiqi, the most unacceptable was Su Yunling, who directly moved into Gu Zhiqi’s bedroom.

During the day, it was someone Yan Ke sent to guard, and at night, Su Yunling personally kept vigil.

According to Yan Ke, Gu Zhiqi would need closed-door cultivation for several years.

But after inquiring at Hua Yan’s, Su Yunling found out Yan Ke wasn’t exaggerating. However, it wouldn’t take several years; according to Hua Yan, with Gu Zhiqi’s aptitude, she could probably advance within a year or so.

As for the exact duration, Hua Yan wasn’t sure either.

Anyway, a semester passed, and Gu Zhiqi still hadn’t emerged from cultivation.

Luckily, whenever he wanted to see her, Su Yunling could meet her anytime; otherwise, such a long time would be unbearable.

That day, just as Su Yunling reached Gu Zhiqi’s bedroom door, he found Tang Yichen, Mo Weiran, and others standing there.

"Third Brother." Upon seeing Su Yunling, Tang Yichen raised his arm and waved at him.

Su Yunling nodded and then nodded to the others, considering it a greeting, "Why are you all here?"

Tang Yichen: "It’s winter break, and we’re planning to go home. Do you want to go back?"

Tang Yichen asked, but he knew that Su Yunling most likely wouldn’t go back.

Unsurprisingly, Su Yunling shook his head without hesitation, "She hasn’t woken up yet, so neither of us is going back."

After speaking, he said to Tang Yichen, "When you go back, please check on Aunt and the others in the Ancient Martial Arts World, and explain to them."

Tang Yichen wasn’t surprised at Su Yunling’s response and readily agreed.

Seeing everyone’s gaze constantly directed at the bedroom door, Su Yunling asked, "Do you all want to see her?"

Everyone nodded, and Qiao Qingshu even asked, "Is it okay?"

Su Yunling nodded and then opened the bedroom door.

Once the door was open, everyone leaned in to take a look.

Inside the room, Gu Zhiqi and Chubby Chiu were both sitting side by side on the bed.

Both were encased in a formation, the protective array arranged by Su Yunling.

Afraid to disturb Gu Zhiqi, everyone didn’t linger long, leaving after seeing her.

Before everyone left, Su Yunling reminded them, "Remember to travel together back to Xia Country, and also when returning to school. If you encounter strong opponents, don’t be rash in fighting; survival is crucial."

Su Yunling feared they might encounter Angel’s people, so he said an extra word.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Thus, for the first winter break at Nine Stars Academy, Su Yunling stayed at Nine Stars City Academy, while Tang Yichen and the others went back.