Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Not only did Miss Lu voluntarily withdraw from Falling Star Academy, but she also intends to return to the Lu family in the Southern Yue Kingdom...?"

Looking at the letter in Lu Xiaoxiang's handwriting, Lu Feng frowned slightly, a hint of doubt appearing on his face. "Strange! Why did Miss Lu suddenly make this decision? Could it be that something happened while I was in seclusion?"

After all, Falling Star Academy is not only the number one academy in the Yuanfeng Realm of the Eastern Xuan Region, but also a cultivation holy land that many young martial artists have long admired. It is renowned and has a profound foundation!

Lu Feng was puzzled that Lu Xiaoxiang had finally managed to get into Luoxing Academy, but now she wanted to withdraw from the academy after less than a year.

It's important to know that every year, the number of young martial artists applying to Falling Star Academy is countless!

Many people are willing to spend decades to become a disciple of Luoxing, but now Lu Xiaoxiang is willing to give up this identity, which obviously means there is something fishy going on behind the scenes!

"No, this matter is too strange. I need to question Miss Lu in person...!"

With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, Lu Feng made up his mind the next moment. He put the handwritten letter from Lu Xiaoxiang into his pocket, then turned and left the cave.

...

Meteor Peak, outside a disciple's courtyard

"Damn it! It failed again...!"

"As expected, this small amount of spirit stones is not enough to support my breakthrough to the second level of the Spirit Soul Realm...!"

A fat figure could be seen looming in and out of sight. He was sitting cross-legged under a giant mulberry tree, seemingly practicing martial arts in seclusion. There was a hint of regret on his face. It was none other than Wang Wu, who used to be in charge of recruitment assessments.

Swish!

A gray-robed figure suddenly appeared in the sky, then swept across like a gust of wind, landing steadily beneath Qing Sang, which made Wang Wu's expression turn serious.

"Brother Lu...!"

Upon seeing that the visitor was Lu Feng, Wang Wu abandoned his cultivation and immediately stood up, a hint of surprise on his face. "Brother Lu, may I ask what brings you here so suddenly?"

Wang Wu's tone was full of trepidation, and he lowered his head slightly, seemingly afraid to look Lu Feng in the eye.

Although he was the senior student in charge of recruitment assessment in the West Academy and his cultivation was slightly better than Lu Feng's, things are different now. Lu Feng has not only been promoted to a disciple of the South Academy, but his strength is also far superior to his!

Therefore, Wang Wu dared not be negligent in the slightest when facing Lu Feng, the former "newcomer". Instead, he regarded himself as a younger brother and called the former "big brother".

"Brother Wang Wu, you're too kind."

"I've come here today only to ask you about someone."

Faced with Wang Wu's humble and polite manner, Lu Feng simply waved his hand, indicating that there was no need for such formalities.

After all, he wasn't greedy for fame and didn't like to show off. Besides, the other party had treated him well in the past, so Lu Feng naturally wouldn't put on airs in front of Wang Wu.

"Are you inquiring about someone?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Wu was taken aback for a moment, then a look of confusion appeared on his wrinkled, fat face. "Brother Lu, may I ask who you are inquiring about...?"

"You must be quite familiar with this person, Brother Wang Wu..."

With another grin, Lu Feng said unhurriedly, "North Campus, Lu Xiaoxiang."

"Junior Sister Xiaoxiang?"

Upon hearing that Lu Feng was inquiring about Lu Xiaoxiang, Wang Wu was initially taken aback, then a barely perceptible strange expression flashed across his face. "I didn't expect Junior Sister Xiaoxiang to actually be right...!"

"However, since I've already promised Junior Sister Xiaoxiang, wouldn't it be too disloyal of me to go back on my word?"

Wang Wu silently rubbed his stomach, seemingly caught in a moment of hesitation.

"If Brother Wang Wu knows Miss Lu's whereabouts, please inform me. I will repay you handsomely. Thank you!"

Seeing that the other party suddenly fell silent and had a slightly strange expression, Lu Feng raised his eyebrows, as if he had also noticed something. He then cupped his hands in greeting and offered her benefits.

After all, the world is bustling with activity, all for the sake of profit; the world is in turmoil, all for the sake of gain.

As long as the benefits offered are sufficient, Lu Feng is not afraid that the other party will not agree.

In addition, Wang Wu, as one of the people in charge of the recruitment assessment in the past, knows a lot about the new students in the North Campus, including Lu Xiaoxiang.

This is also the reason why Lu Feng made a special trip to visit Wang Wu.

"That's enough!"

Wang Wu glanced at Lu Feng again and saw that the former was determined to get what he wanted. He gave up and said with a helpless tone, "Brother Lu, Junior Sister Xiao Xiang left the academy yesterday and set off to return to the Lu family in Nan Yue Kingdom."

"In addition, Junior Sister Xiaoxiang did not use the teleportation array to return to the Lu family this time, but chose to travel by flying artifacts, which is slower."

"At this rate of travel, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Junior Sister Xiaoxiang should already be within the borders of Lingze Kingdom..."

Wang Wu's tone was still somewhat apprehensive.

Lingze Kingdom is a small country in the Yuanfeng Realm. Its area is not large, with only six prefectures and eighteen cities. It is even smaller than the toe of Dongyun Kingdom. At the same time, it is not too far from Cangmang Mountain, only about a thousand miles away.

Although Lu Xiaoxiang had told him not to reveal his whereabouts, he couldn't afford to offend Lu Feng either, so Wang Wu eventually chickened out and didn't keep his mouth shut.

"Did Miss Lu leave yesterday?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng frowned slightly.

Clearly, Lu Xiaoxiang chose to leave the hospital a day early to return home, not only to keep it a secret, but also because she didn't want anyone to interfere with her decision.

"Brother Lu! Um... I promised Junior Sister Xiaoxiang I would keep it a secret. If you do eventually win her over, I hope you will keep it a secret for me, Lu Feng!!"

Wang Wu spoke up again, seemingly afraid that the matter would be leaked and affect his reputation.

"Brother Wang Wu, don't worry, I won't go around saying anything."

Lu Feng glanced at Wang Wu, whose face was full of trepidation, and then raised the corner of his mouth slightly. He then took out a low-level storage ring from his pocket and tossed it to the other party. "And this, just a small token of my appreciation, thank you."

"This is... ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones?!"

He quickly accepted the storage ring and discovered that it contained a full ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones. Wang Wu's eyes widened and his face lit up with great joy, as if he had found an antique.

After all, ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones are no small sum for a disciple of the West Academy like Wang Wu.

With these mid-grade spirit stones, Wang Wu's chances of breaking through to the second level of the Spirit Soul Realm will increase significantly, reaching almost 90%!

Thinking of this, Wang Wu couldn't help but feel flattered. "Brother Lu, these spirit stones are far too valuable. How could I possibly accept them... Huh?!"

However, when he looked up again, he found that Lu Feng had vanished without a trace, as if he had disappeared into thin air.

"Brother Lu, you truly are an extraordinary man who appears and disappears without a trace...!"

Seeing this, Wang Wu couldn't help but sigh inwardly, and carefully put away the storage ring that Lu Feng had given him.

...

In Lingze Kingdom, the sun sets in the west, and the evening glow gradually appears.

At the entrance of a remote town, a graceful figure in green slowly emerged, her pretty face showing a hint of weariness.

"Phew! Let's rest here for today. Anyway, it's still early until the day Old Song agreed upon. We can continue our journey at dawn the next day..."

Slowly exhaling a breath of stale air, Lu Xiaoxiang's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, as if she had made a decision in her heart, and at the same time, she stepped towards the town across the street.

Coo coo coo...!

However, before Lu Xiaoxiang could set off, a clear bird song suddenly came from the sky above.

Swish!

The next moment, a small white shadow descended from the sky. Then, like a hunter eyeing its prey, it swooped down towards Lu Xiaoxiang on the ground below, until it finally spun around and landed steadily on her shoulder.

"Huh? This is the gyrfalcon that Lu Feng keeps around...!"

Seeing the gyrfalcon suddenly land on her shoulder, with a letter tied to its left ankle, Lu Xiaoxiang was taken aback for a moment. Then, a look of suspicion appeared on her pretty face. "Could it be that the letter wasn't delivered to Lu Feng...?"

"No."

"Miss Lu, I have received the letter you wrote in the past."

Just as Lu Xiaoxiang was filled with doubt, she heard a calm male voice coming from above the sky again. Then, a figure in a gray robe descended from the sky with a calm face. It was none other than Lu Feng, who had arrived late.

"Miss Lu, although I don't know why you suddenly left the hospital to return home, we are fellow disciples and friends who have gone through thick and thin together. It would be rather unfair of you to leave without saying goodbye, or perhaps..."

At this point, Lu Feng grinned again, then looked at Lu Xiaoxiang opposite him, his tone suggestive, "Miss Lu still considers me an outsider...?"

"Lu Feng, no! Actually, I... I...!"

Faced with Lu Feng's sudden appearance, Lu Xiaoxiang was also slightly stunned and greatly surprised. However, the next moment, her tone was hesitant, as if she was conflicted.

"If Miss Lu doesn't consider me an outsider, please feel free to tell me what's on your mind. Perhaps I can lend a hand..."

Noticing that Lu Xiaoxiang's expression was somewhat unusual, Lu Feng spoke again to probe.

"Lu Feng, these are all my personal matters, how could I trouble you..."

"Besides, I would feel guilty if I involved you in this, so I'd better..." Lu Xiaoxiang's tone was still somewhat uneasy, but before she could finish speaking, Lu Feng interrupted her.

"Miss Lu, you are mistaken."

Lu Feng shook his head, then added, "Actually, I don't mind."

"Because we are friends."

"As for friends helping each other, that's perfectly normal, Miss Lu, what do you think?"

Lu Feng's face remained calm, but his tone was resolute, clearly indicating that his mind was made up and brooked no refusal.

"Lu Feng, I...!"

Seeing the other party's resolute attitude, Lu Xiaoxiang was also stunned for a moment, and then her face was full of mixed feelings, as if she didn't know how to speak for a moment.