The situation with Ou Xiaoxue was something even her homeroom teacher had witnessed firsthand. Understanding Ou Xiaoxue's predicament, the teacher readily approved her leave.
Even if the teacher hadn't approved her leave, Ou Xiaoxue was in no condition to attend classes. Thus, it was of little consequence. The homeroom teacher was, in fact, quite worried about Ou Xiaoxue's state. While they could now return, Ou Xiaoxue remained trapped, with no telling how long she would be confined.
If the situation couldn't be resolved soon, even if Ou Xiaoxue were to survive without any issues, being stuck there would severely impede her studies.
In the homeroom teacher's eyes, Ou Xiaoxue was truly an excellent student. Regardless of how others perceived her, at least to the teachers, Ou Xiaoxue was a student of outstanding character and academic achievement.
It was a shame that no amount of worry could help, as the teacher was powerless to assist their student. In fact, all they could do was bring Ou Xiaoxue some supplies. As for finding someone capable outside to resolve the situation, they lacked the necessary connections. Previously, the teacher hadn't even believed such things existed, and now, they couldn't find anyone quickly and also had to worry about encountering scammers.
While the teacher pondered whether to help Ou Xiaoxue find someone to resolve the situation and how to distinguish between scammers and truly capable individuals, Ye Tiancheng harbored similar concerns.
However, Ye Tiancheng's worries were of a different nature. He was concerned that if Ou Xiaoxue's homeroom teacher decided to seek external help, he might need to reinforce his defenses with the Nuwa Stone.
This was to prevent any truly capable individuals from causing trouble for him and the Nuwa Stone upon seeing the situation.
Fortunately, the Nuwa Stone's abilities were quite trustworthy. Previously, it had been used by those alien races to create illusions. At the construction site, despite the arrival of numerous onlookers, not a single person, apart from those being hunted by the aliens within, had managed to break through the formations. This lessened Ye Tiancheng's worries.
The Nuwa Stone was currently awake and under his direct control to set up these formations and environments. In comparison, its performance would only be more potent. With more thorough preparations, there would be virtually nothing to worry about.
If the Nuwa Stone hadn't been so powerful, he wouldn't have reached his current position after obtaining it.
Moreover, the current Nuwa Stone was even more powerful than before. Initially, with much less ability, it had already helped Ye Tiancheng significantly. It was only natural that the more powerful Nuwa Stone could achieve even more.
After confirming there were no other options, Ou Xiaoxue's homeroom teacher spoke with Ou Xiaoxue on the phone for a while before ultimately giving up. They decided to try the method provided by Ye Tiancheng and his companions. Indeed, after only a few steps, they, along with the classmates who had accompanied them, were no longer lost.
Now, no matter what method they used, they couldn't see Ou Xiaoxue's villa. This was entirely normal.
This was because Ou Xiaoxue's villa had been completely absorbed into Ye Tiancheng's formation illusion, enveloped entirely. Just as no one could find Ye Tiancheng, no one could find Ou Xiaoxue's villa.
Ye Tiancheng pushed the small cart that Ou Xiaoxue's teacher and classmates had helped her bring. Most of the items that could fit on the cart were loaded onto it, and Ye Tiancheng was the one pushing it.
For the items that couldn't fit on the cart, they were carried by the little fox and Ou Xiaoxue herself. The little fox also helped Ou Xiaoxue carry a considerable amount of the belongings.
However, judging by his appearance, the little fox was only about ten years old, and Ou Xiaoxue felt too embarrassed to have him carry more. Therefore, she carried most of the items herself, giving only a portion to the little fox that she felt he could manage.
The reason she was willing to give some to the little fox was that if she were alone, she wouldn't be able to carry so much.
However, this arrangement made things easier for the little fox. Despite his young age, he was not weak. Carrying the items Ou Xiaoxue gave him was effortless, and he even had spare hands to help Ye Tiancheng push the cart.
Ye Tiancheng, however, was clearly at ease as well. After all, he was an adult man. Even though he was carrying the most items, Ye Tiancheng was also a cultivator. Even before cultivating, he came from a background that involved heavy manual labor. In this state, Ye Tiancheng found it even easier, not feeling the slightest strain.
On the way back, considering the amount of items they were carrying, Ye Tiancheng decided not to take the longer route and opted for a slightly shorter one.
After all, Ou Xiaoxue was quite stubborn, and she herself was accustomed to a pampered life. It was evident she wouldn't be able to endure carrying so much for long, and it wouldn't be good to let the young lady overexert herself.
Regardless, every path they took was different, and the roads were constantly shifting under the Nuwa Stone's enhancement. No matter how many times Ou Xiaoxue walked them, she wouldn't remember the way.
Ou Xiaoxue would only feel that every path she walked with Ye Tiancheng was different, and the sights she saw were different each time.
After all, being within an illusion without knowing the truth, for those individuals, what their eyes saw was reality. Therefore, they couldn't possibly imagine that everything they saw was merely an illusion.
Upon their return, Ou Xiaoxue's tent was immediately filled, and even Ye Tiancheng and the little fox had many more items. Ou Xiaoxue had thought that since Ye Tiancheng and the little fox had been living there for so long, they must be lacking many things. So, when she asked her teacher and classmates to bring supplies, she took it upon herself to buy many items for Ye Tiancheng and the little fox.
Some were daily necessities, but most were food, as food is paramount, and being well-fed is the most important thing. However, among the purchased items, there were even a few sets of new clothes, which she thought Ye Tiancheng and the little fox might need.
Ye Tiancheng found this rather amusing. If he hadn't prepared and bought clothes with Hou Mingzhu previously, Ye Tiancheng wouldn't dare to wear those clothes. It would be quite troublesome if Hou Mingzhu saw them.
He appreciated Ou Xiaoxue's kindness. Ou Xiaoxue indeed seemed like a kind-hearted girl. However, regarding the matter of gifting clothes, even if he accepted the good intentions, he would probably have to wait until next year to wear them.
This year was essentially out of the question. Ye Tiancheng hoped that even if Hou Mingzhu and the others were destined not to have a very good reunion year, at least they were currently in a stable and accepted state. He did not wish to break this critical state and prevent Hou Mingzhu and the others from having a peaceful New Year.
However, Ou Xiaoxue was a carefree girl. Therefore, after Ye Tiancheng and the little fox accepted the clothes she gave them, they didn't try them on, and she didn't think too much of it.
After all, she had delivered the items and expressed her intentions. She couldn't force them to wear the clothes. She wasn't that unreasonable. What if they didn't like the styles of the clothes she chose?
As for clothes, Ye Tiancheng wasn't very picky. As long as the clothing wasn't too bizarre, he could wear anything. He was generally casual about his attire and didn't pay much attention to it. Therefore, people who saw him before often thought he was a bit unfashionable. So, why would he dislike clothes for being too plain?
Ye Tiancheng himself didn't care much, but his attitude towards the little fox was slightly better. This was because the little fox was now like a very close younger brother to him, and the little fox was so beautiful that it was almost a shame to spoil his appearance.
Therefore, while Ye Tiancheng might dress casually, he was quite attentive to the clothing prepared for the little fox. Under the care of Ye Tiancheng and Hou Mingzhu, the little fox often looked as refined and noble as a young master, which showed how much everyone cared about him.
In the afternoon, there clearly wasn't much time for serious matters. After Ye Tiancheng finished preparing lunch.
Since Ou Xiaoxue had arranged for ingredients to be purchased, the three of them had a rather good meal that noon, which could be described as quite lavish, and they could eat to their heart's content.
After all, there were people who could help Ou Xiaoxue bring supplies, so they wouldn't have to eat sparingly, fearing they wouldn't have enough for the next meal. Therefore, both Ou Xiaoxue and Ye Tiancheng were very relaxed and didn't deliberately save anything.
By the afternoon, after finishing their meal, they essentially had to tidy up their belongings. Most of it was for Ou Xiaoxue, as she was the one lacking the most items, so the added items were also the most numerous, requiring a long time to organize.
Fortunately, although Ou Xiaoxue came from a wealthy family, her parents had passed away early, forcing Ou Xiaoxue to become independent. She could manage these small tasks, and tidying up wouldn't be difficult for her.
As for Ye Tiancheng and the little fox, because of the items Ou Xiaoxue had them buy and send, they also had to spend some time organizing. However, their items were much fewer, and since there were two of them, they could easily sort out their belongings compared to Ou Xiaoxue.
While Ou Xiaoxue was tidying up alone, and since she was a girl, there were some things Ye Tiancheng and the others couldn't help her with, as it might lead to some awkward situations.
Ye Tiancheng took some talismans from the little fox. In fact, he hadn't told Ou Xiaoxue the whole truth. He still had some things he needed to do privately. He had previously contacted Ou Xiaoxue's friend, Song Chuyue. Song Chuyue would not leave directly with the teacher and classmates.
In the afternoon, Song Chuyue would return to the area outside the air wall. Ye Tiancheng would give Song Chuyue some defensive items. This was considering that someone outside might want to harm Ou Xiaoxue. If Song Chuyue were to help outside, she would be acting alone and would definitely need some items for self-defense.
After all, she had become involved with supernatural matters. If Song Chuyue's actions were discovered by the other side, it was possible they might start targeting Song Chuyue as well. Since Ye Tiancheng had asked Song Chuyue for help, he naturally had to be responsible for her personal safety and couldn't let Song Chuyue fall into danger inexplicably and lose her life.
Ye Tiancheng left their living quarters alone. The little fox was asked to stay behind, as if Ou Xiaoxue suddenly needed them for something, someone would need to handle it. As for helping with such dangerous tasks, Song Chuyue herself did not wish for Ou Xiaoxue to know.