Chapter 144

"Use the Fortune Potion later when the opportunity arises."

Good steel should be used on the blade's edge; Zhou Yi had no intention of using it immediately.

He planned to wait until a crucial moment requiring luck to deploy it.

Just then, a sudden commotion echoed down the hallway outside.

It drew nearer.

Finally, Su Qinglian, Sun Hao, and their group entered the room under Jiang Churan's lead.

"Haha, Brother Zhou is awake—congratulations!"

"But we also owe it to Jiang's meticulous care these past two days."

As the seasoned Sun Hao clapped first to offer congratulations, he couldn't resist teasing Jiang Churan beside him.

It instantly turned her face bright red.

The members of the Giant Eagle Squad behind her also wore inexplicable smiles.

Though this stunning girl with a magnificent figure had also fallen into weakness after the battle two days ago, under the healing of a Second-Transformation Priest, she recovered fully in less than half a day.

Her daily devotion to tending to Zhou Yi since then had not gone unnoticed by everyone.

"Zhou Yi, welcome back."

Su Qinglian also greeted him.

Even this usually cold and aloof beauty wore a lovely smile on her lovely face.

"Have a seat."

Zhou Yi smiled slightly and invited everyone to sit on the sofa.

Including Jiang Churan, a total of eight or nine people had come.

Fortunately, this was a luxury suite with a large enough sofa.

Otherwise, they might not have all fit.

After sitting down, Su Qinglian, Sun Hao, and the others first expressed their gratitude for Zhou Yi saving their lives in the Stormwind Mountains.

Then they fell into casual conversation.

Those present were members of the Giant Eagle Squad and the Blue Kite Squad—all university students, nearly the same age.

And they had all shared life-and-death experiences.

Added to that was Sun Hao, the natural mood-lifter, and Zhou Yi's own decent emotional intelligence.

Thus, the atmosphere remained warm and harmonious amid laughter and chatter.

"If not for Brother Zhou, we'd be dead—dead beyond any doubt!" Sun Hao remarked with deep emotion.

Two days ago, inside the Stormwind Mountains.

Their squad had thought breaking through from the plain at the jungle's edge would guarantee safety.

But judging from what followed:

Even if they'd escaped the first wave of the Flame Demon Legion, they'd have been annihilated by the main force—over three hundred strong, with one-third composed of Gold Rank demons.

"That's right!"

"Brother Zhou is awesome!"

The remaining members of the Giant Eagle Squad all chimed in with smiles.

"If you ever need us in the future, Brother Zhou, don't hesitate—just say the word!"

Sun Hao made his promise with solemn expression.

"The same goes for our Blue Kite Squad."

Su Qinglian added her voice.

"Yes!"

Zhang Yi, Zhu Dan, Zhu Rao, and Wen Tianrun—all recovered from his right arm injury—nodded in unison.

Without Zhou Yi, their entire squad would have been wiped out long ago.

"By the way, Brother Zhou, we came here to say goodbye."

After a pause, Sun Hao spoke again.

"We've graduated from Qingyuan University; after this Stormwind Mountains expedition ends, we're reporting to our respective society legions."

Originally, the first few members of our squad were supposed to report yesterday.

But since we hadn't seen you wake up, we stayed a few extra days.

The rest of us—including me—will depart tomorrow to report to different locations across the country.

"Wish you safe travels," Zhou Yi nodded.

After graduation, many practitioners chose to join Daxinggong Society or military legions.

It seemed this group from Qingyuan University was no different.

"We still need to pack up some things, so we'll be going now."

"Brother Zhou, if you ever need anything in the future, remember to contact us."

Seeing the hour was late, Sun Hao and the rest of the Giant Eagle Squad each gave Zhou Yi their contact information.

They shook hands with him solemnly, one by one, before turning to leave.

"It's getting late; we should go too."

Su Qinglian glanced at her phone.

It was nine at night—already late.

Zhou Yi had just recovered from weakness and needed rest.

"Zhou Yi, see you at school!"

"Goodbye, Zhou Yi."

The remaining Zhang Yi and others also waved enthusiastically, bidding a warm farewell.

"See you at school."

Zhou Yi smiled and nodded in return.

Today is August 1st.

The registration time for all new students at Su Da is also today.

And the time for the New Student Tournament is on August 3rd.

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Therefore, he prepared to return to school tomorrow.

As for the Qing Yuan Squad and others, they still had to continue leveling up in the Gale Mountain Range; only after they returned to school would he be able to see them again.

With the departure of the Qing Yuan Squad, the Giant Eagle Squad, and others.

For a moment, in the vast room, only Zhou Yi and Jiang Churan remained.

"Thank you for these two days."

Zhou Yi looked at the young girl beside him, thanking her for her care over the past two days.

Tonight, Jiang Churan wore a black short skirt, the hem reaching only the middle of her thighs.

Revealing a pair of round, slender legs, white and smooth as jade under the light.

"I should be the one thanking you; without you, I would have died in there long ago."

"After we return to school, I'll treat you to a meal."

Jiang Churan said cheerfully, "By the way, when are you returning to school? The New Student Tournament is the day after tomorrow."

"Tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? Alright, then we'll leave together tomorrow."

A brilliant smile spread across Jiang Churan's pretty face.

Just thinking about riding back with Zhou Yi alone tomorrow made her unable to stop feeling happy.

"Sure."

"Then see you tomorrow. By the way, there's one thing we haven't done yet..."

Jiang Churan had only taken two steps when she turned back and walked over again.

Standing prettily right in front of Zhou Yi.

Just as Zhou Yi felt puzzled, he saw Jiang Churan rise on her tiptoes and lean in.

Then he felt a warm, soft touch on his left cheek.