"Qin Si?"
The light was a little blinding, and Bai Shengyi squinted her eyes, opening them after a moment of adjustment.
"Why are you here?"
"This is within the academy, why else would I be here?" Qin Si didn't mention that he had returned to the academy early because he was worried about her.
He placed the Crescent Moon Cat into Bai Shengyi's arms, "This little one misses you too."
"Meow!"
The Crescent Moon Cat's pupils widened, that was nonsense! Meow, it didn't miss anyone!
"You completed the mission well. The follow-up matters will be handled by the academy, and you can prepare for enrollment with peace of mind. Are you still feeling unwell?"
Qin Si asked again. He had always felt that this mission in the Liuguang Secret Realm, while dangerous, was very suitable for Bai Shengyi's current cultivation level, but he hadn't expected her to faint as soon as she left the secret realm.
Although Mo Shuxin and Qian Ying both assured him that she was fine, and Bai Shengyi's breathing was stable, he was still a little uneasy.
"No, what about the others?"
Bai Shengyi half-embraced the Crescent Moon Cat and got up from the bed, noticing the simple furnishings in the room. Outside the window were lush forests, a row of purple flowers planted not far away, and the shadows of other buildings.
"They should be here soon."
As Qin Si finished speaking, several sets of footsteps sounded from outside.
Qin Si frowned, wishing he had sent them to do more tasks earlier.
"I'm leaving now. We'll chat later."
"Wait..."
Bai Shengyi remembered all her memories and had something to say to him. Little did she know, he snatched the Crescent Moon Cat and disappeared.
"Forget it, next time."
"Next time what?" Feng Wuya was the first to rush in, "My dear aunt, you're finally awake! If you didn't wake up soon, Feihua would have plucked all my hair off!"
"If she's worried, she's worried, why are you pulling my hair—Luo Feihua!" Feng Wuya cried out in pain as his scalp tugged.
Luo Feihua yanked Feng Wuya's hair, and after forcing Feng Wuya to stop, she was the first to throw herself into Bai Shengyi's arms.
"Who told you you're a quack doctor! Ai Yi went out with you and Chu Tianle in good health, but what happened?"
Luo Feihua glanced sideways at Feng Wuya, "Neither of you protected her properly! If I don't hold you two teammates accountable, who else will I blame?"
Originally, Luo Feihua felt a bit disappointed that she couldn't participate in this trial. However, as soon as she heard that Bai Shengyi was in trouble, all her feelings vanished.
She had arrived at the academy three days ago. When she arrived, Bai Shengyi had already been in a coma for three days, which meant she had been unconscious for a total of six days.
Let alone plucking all of Feng Wuya's hair, if Elder Mu Xing hadn't repeatedly emphasized to her that Shengyi was fine, she might have beaten her teammates.
Bai Shengyi had indeed saved everyone, so not only Feng Wuya, but also Hua Xueji and Ximen Hongchun, who had rushed over, couldn't help but smile faintly.
"Feihua, don't be angry, don't be angry. I'm really fine, and it's not their fault. It was just a small accident."
Bai Shengyi quickly changed the subject, "Where is Chu Tianle? Why don't I see him?"
"Tomorrow is the academy's admission ceremony. Chen Qiyang and Zhu Wu haven't arrived at the academy yet, so Chu Tianle went out to inquire about the situation."
Luo Feihua said, "Actually, I'm the one who asked her to go. Shengyi, you don't know, Sister Li..."
Luo Feihua was nudged by Feng Wuya's elbow and suddenly felt that she had said too much, her voice pausing slightly.
"What's wrong?"
"It's nothing, it's just that you woke up at the perfect time. Why don't you rest a bit more? We won't disturb you."
Luo Feihua winked at Feng Wuya, and Feng Wuya echoed, "Yes, yes, we'll have a meal together later. Xunmeng, Ximen Hongchun, and Hua Xueji, you guys too. How about it?"
"Okay."
"Good."
"Naturally, it's excellent." Xunmeng smiled, "Perhaps there won't be such a good opportunity again in the future."
Everyone agreed with her words, so they set a time for the gathering and would come to find Bai Shengyi later. After a few more words, everyone took their leave.
After seeing everyone off and returning to her room, Bai Shengyi saw Qin Si sitting by her bed, holding the cat.
His crow-black hair was half-tied and half-draped, with a red jade hairpin passing through it.
The delicate and exquisite cat leaned lazily in his arms, his wide sleeves rising and falling with the movement of stroking the cat, making Bai Shengyi swallow involuntarily.
She felt a little dry-mouthed.
"What were you going to say just now?"
Seeing that Bai Shengyi was silent for a long time, Qin Si looked up, his gaze meeting hers, and he was quite satisfied with her hazy expression, even regretting speaking up just now.
Bai Shengyi quickly regained her senses.
"To say thank you."
"Thank you?" Qin Si's phoenix eyes deepened, "Thank me for what?"
"Five or six years ago, in the Thousand Soul Insect Marsh, the snake den, thank you for saving my life."
Bai Shengyi looked up at Qin Si and recounted the events of that time to him.
"After I came out of the snake den, I not only injured my eyes but also contracted Xingjin, losing some of my memory. This time in the Liuguang Secret Realm, by chance, my memory was restored, so I wanted to thank you."
Qin Si suddenly understood. No wonder, when he had, for the first time, shown a rare act of kindness by saving Bai Shengyi, who was then his fiancée, he hadn't expected this foolish girl to suddenly fall for Qin Zhao and start chasing after him, completely forgetting him.
He, the dignified King of the Underworld, had almost become a laughingstock in the capital during that period. He had also taken his anger out on Bai Shengyi and become completely indifferent to her.
But who could have imagined that after a few years, the young girl would have changed so much and even attracted his attention again?
"Then how will you repay me?" Qin Si said, "A life-saving grace should..."
"Be repaid with a thank you."
Bai Shengyi smiled faintly.
Qin Si, angered, turned around with the cat and left.
He thought Bai Shengyi would at least ask him to stay, but Bai Shengyi said nothing.
Qin Si became even angrier and truly left.
Bai Shengyi sat alone on the bed and chuckled, "Tsk..."
By the agreed time in the evening, Chu Tianle arrived at the academy with Chen Qiyang and Zhu Wu. Everyone had a lively gathering. Zhu Wu, Luo Feihua, and Xunmeng were the chefs. They ate barbecue outside Bai Shengyi's room.
"Zhu Wu's cooking is superb." Feng Wuya grunted as he ate the barbecue.
"Yes." Hua Xueji also praised her sparingly.
After Chu Tianle returned and confirmed that Bai Shengyi was fine, he sat alone in a corner, drinking from a wine jar. At first, Ximen Hongchun and Chen Qiyang joined him, but after a while, they couldn't stand it and left.
"What's wrong with him?" Zhu Wu cautiously poked Feng Wuya, "He's been unhappy ever since he came to pick me and Chen Qiyang up."
"He's heartbroken and questioning his life." Feng Wuya replied while eating meat, "Ignore him, he's just being melodramatic."
"Shengyi!"
Chu Tianle shouted loudly, suddenly startling everyone.
He staggered towards Bai Shengyi, holding his wine jar. He put down the jar, poured two bowls of wine, and shoved one bowl into Bai Shengyi's hand.
"Are you crazy, Chu Tianle? Shengyi just recovered, she can't drink!"
Luo Feihua rushed over, snatched the wine bowl, and snorted, "If you're unhappy, go back to your own room. What are you doing causing trouble here at Shengyi's place?"
"I won't! I want to ask Shengyi something."
Chu Tianle pushed Luo Feihua away, met Bai Shengyi's eyes, and suddenly spoke incoherently.
"Shen... Shengyi..."
"What do you want to ask?"
Bai Shengyi supported her head with one hand, quietly watching Chu Tianle act out.