After entering the city, there were no further instructions.
The S-class squad and other escort teams had completed their mission.
The rented cars were also about to be taken back.
What came next—whether to stay or leave—was entirely up to these new students.
Soon, Su Aoxue and the others received a guide manual.
Meanwhile, Ling Feng took the chance to float over.
“If you have any questions, you can go to the Martial Arts Association for consultation. The Martial Arts Academy assessment is still three days away…”
Just as Su Aoxue was engrossed in reading the manual, Ling Feng, who had just arrived beside Su Aoxue’s family, suddenly spoke: “Don’t bother reading that. I’ll guide you.”
“Follow me.”
Ling Feng said enthusiastically, and she also pulled along Shen Yan’s family, heading off in one direction.
To be able to pick up another newcomer with SS-rank talent potential for Star Moon Academy was undoubtedly a huge surprise that fell into Ling Feng’s lap.
It had put her in an extremely good mood these past few days~
By the time the S-class special squad that had escorted Shen Yan wanted to find him, he was already gone.
“The protectee is missing… What do we do, Captain?”
“You’re asking me?”
“How should I know what to do!”
“Higher-ups act on a whim. We’ve already called off the mission, and suddenly they call, wanting to meet that SS-rank talent potential possessor.”
“Now he’s long gone—we don’t even know where he went!”
“Let’s call it a day. Let the higher-ups find him themselves.”
At a hotel somewhere.
Ling Feng was handling check-in procedures for the two families.
To prevent a repeat of last night’s incident, Su Aoxue took the initiative to request a separate room.
Ling Feng’s gaze instantly landed on Su Aoxue, giving her a meaningful look.
Su Aoxue: “…”
‘Should I not have said that directly?’
“This is academy property. I can apply for you to stay here for free!”
“There are still three days before the formal Martial Arts Academy assessment. I recommend you explore this Sub-Core Base City first—it has many entertainment facilities.”
“Although with both of your talents, you can directly enter Star Moon Martial Arts Academy, I suggest you still participate in the assessment.”
“Strive for a ranking and earn more rewards.”
“Here’s my contact info. Get in touch if anything comes up. I have things to do now, so I’ll take my leave.”
Ling Feng finished with a smile, then lingered her gaze on Su Mother for a moment longer before leaving.
“She’s a very earnest teacher.”
Mother Shen sighed.
Just then, Su Mother looked weary and said, “I’m going back to my room to rest.”
“Oh, Mom, I’m going out to play with Brother!”
“Mhm, it’s good to go out for a stroll. Xiao Xue, take good care of Xiao Qing.”
Su Mother patted Su Muqing’s little head and left the lobby.
Upon hearing Su Muqing’s words, Father Shen instinctively looked at his wife.
“Brother, Brother, let’s go!”
Su Muqing excitedly turned her wheelchair and pressed close to Su Aoxue.
“Alright, then we’ll go out for a bit.”
“Uncle Shen, Aunt Xiao, see you later.”
“Uncle, Aunt, bye!”
After greeting each other, the siblings were about to leave the hotel.
Father Shen suddenly spoke to Shen Yan: “Xiao Yan, I’m taking your mother out to have some fun. You go do whatever you want.”
“Huh? Old Shen, you didn’t mention…”
Father Shen forcefully put his arm around his wife’s shoulders and said somewhat self-reproachfully: “All these years, I’ve been busy outside, guarding the city gate, and never went out to relax with you…”
“Anyway, let’s not talk about the past. Since we have nothing to do now and some free time, let’s go out and have fun.”
“A Sub-Core Base City—a big city. Let’s go see it together.”
Hearing her husband’s affectionate words, Mother Shen’s face flushed slightly. “Mm…”
Shen Yan, standing nearby, was filled with mixed emotions but not at all choked by his parents’ display of affection.
When Shen Yan came back to his senses, only he remained in the entire lobby.
“Everyone has something to do. Should I also relax a bit?”
Shen Yan shook his head and forced a faint smile.
It was still a question in the end.
But finally, he walked out of the hotel.
“My little Snow seems to get cold when sleeping at night.”
“Knowing how stubborn he is, he probably won’t buy such things for himself.”
Su Aoxue pushed Su Muqing and, following the map’s guidance, quickly arrived at a leisure street.
This street didn’t sell weapons or equipment, nor various medicines. There were no martial arts dojos.
It was an entire street of food shops.
The moment they entered the street, the fragrant aroma of food wafted over.
“Brother, Brother, I want to eat this!”
Su Muqing’s eyes lit up at the colorful puffy items by the roadside.
She had never seen anything like this!
“Mm, I’ll buy it for you!”
“We’re not short on money now.”
Seeing the smile blooming on his sister’s face, Su Aoxue couldn’t help but smile too.
After all, Su Aoxue rarely saw such a carefree smile on his sister’s face.
As for where Su Aoxue’s money came from, of course, she had borrowed it from Ling Feng the day before.
And Ling Feng was very generous, directly giving her a card to spend freely.
She didn’t even give Su Aoxue time to refuse.
But there was a price—Ling Feng didn’t make it clear.
Just like Shen Yan, she would wait until they reached 3rd Base City to tell her…
After that, every time Su Muqing set her eyes on something, Su Aoxue would buy it.
Gradually, Su Muqing’s hands grew full.
But they were all cheap little items.
“Don’t worry about saving money for me, Brother. I can earn a lot more now. Buy whatever you want!”
Su Aoxue leaned close to Su Muqing and said seriously.
After all, she was now an A-rank Martial Artist. Once she settled down in the future, making money would be very easy.
But Su Muqing tilted her head and looked at her brother. “Hmm… no, I really like these!”
“Alright.”
Su Aoxue could only smile helplessly and continue pushing Su Muqing for a stroll.
After walking for a long time, Su Aoxue finally brought Su Muqing back to the hotel.
“It’s getting late. Get some rest early!”
Su Aoxue rubbed Su Muqing’s head and said softly.
Su Muqing nodded drowsily.
Because of her weak constitution, Su Muqing wasn’t awake for long each day, so she was too sleepy to speak.
But a happy smile still hung on her face.
Just then, the door to the room opened.
“You’re back.”
Su Aoxue looked at her mother who had come to open the door and was taken aback. “Mom, what’s wrong?”
“Nothing, just a bit tired.”
Su Mother said, then looked at Su Muqing, who was dozing off in the wheelchair.
She took the wheelchair handles from Su Aoxue and pushed her inside.
However, Su Aoxue didn’t believe her mother’s words.
So she followed her in.
But Su Mother turned back to look at her. “Is there something else, Xiao Xue?”
After staring at her mother seriously for a long while, Su Aoxue finally backed down.
“Mom, get some rest. I’ll go back to my room.”
Su Aoxue eventually returned to her own room.
When the door closed, Su Mother let out a heavy sigh.
“Seeing you grow stronger little by little, how could I bear to hold you back?”
Murmuring, a peculiar light began to gleam in Su Mother’s eyes.
But then it vanished without a trace due to pain.
“It’s still not working, but it’s much better than at the beginning. That potion really works…”
After sighing again, Su Mother lifted her youngest daughter, who had fallen asleep in the wheelchair, and laid her on the bed.
A family of witches?