At this very moment, at the Spirit Hall Academy, morning classes had just ended, and Hu Liena hurriedly returned to her dormitory after lunch. She seemed somewhat downcast, her steps slower than usual.
In her dormitory, sunlight streamed through the window, casting dappled shadows on the floor.
Hu Liena sat on the edge of her bed, unconsciously fiddling with her blue necklace.
This necklace, named "Ice Extreme Love," was a gift from Yu Hao.
Yu Hao had told her it was a powerful defensive soul tool, capable of withstanding attacks from a Soul King.
Whenever Hu Liena touched the necklace, a warm current would surge through her heart, as if Yu Hao were still beside her.
During this time, Hu Liena hadn't taken off the Ice Extreme Love even once.
This wasn't just because she cherished the soul tool, but more importantly, because the necklace still carried Yu Hao's presence.
Every time she slept, Hu Liena would press the necklace tightly against her chest.
Huo Yu Hao had been gone for over half a year, and for Hu Liena, this time felt like an eternity.
Almost every day, she would stare blankly in the direction of the Wuhun City gate, her heart filled with longing and worry for Yuhao.
She wondered where Yuhao was now, whether he was eating and resting on time.
The outside world was far less prosperous than Wuhun City;
would Yuhao become thin because he couldn't get used to the food?
These thoughts pierced her heart like needles.
Hu Liena lay in bed, her eyelids heavy.
After a morning of theory classes, Hu Liena felt tired, and sleepiness began to creep over her.
Lying in bed, Hu Liena kept murmuring Huo Yuhao's name.
She recalled the time she spent with Yuhao, as if it were yesterday.
Every little gesture, every word of Yuhao's was deeply etched in her memory.
Just then, a series of hurried and heavy footsteps came from the dormitory door.
Then, the dormitory door slowly opened, making a slight creak. Hearing the door open, Hu Liena was also awakened from her dream.
Her brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of displeasure welled up in her heart.
Who dares to trespass into my dormitory?
Don't they know their temper?
Hu Liena sat up quickly in bed, her face full of displeasure.
She opened her eyes, about to question them, but then she saw the figure that haunted her dreams.
Her heart skipped a beat, as if time had frozen.
Hu Liena covered her mouth, her body trembling slightly, as if she couldn't believe her eyes:
"Yuhao, Yuhao, is it really you?
You're back?"
Huo Yuhao smiled and slowly walked to the bedside. He slowly opened his arms:
"It's me, Nana, I'm back."
Huo Yuhao felt a fragrant breeze, and then Hu Liena's soft body crashed into his arms.
It was as if she wanted to release all the longing and waiting of the past six months.
Huo Yuhao held her tightly, feeling the warmth and trembling of her body.
Large tears soaked Huo Yuhao's chest.
Hu Liena raised her small fists and repeatedly pounded Huo Yuhao's back, as if venting all her grievances and dissatisfaction.
Her voice was choked with sobs, full of grievance and reproach:
"Why, why did you take so long to come back?
Do you know how much I missed you?
I thought, I thought you didn't want me anymore!"
Hu Liena's tears fell like pearls from a broken string, her eyes red.
The moment she saw Huo Yuhao, the grievances of the past six months seemed to find an outlet, and the tears all flowed out at once.
Huo Yuhao gently stroked her hair:
"I'm sorry, Nana, I came back late. I had a lot of things to take care of, but I kept thinking about you, I never forgot you, I will never leave for so long again..."
However, before Huo Yuhao could finish speaking, Hu Liena suddenly moved, her eyes flashing with complex emotions, both longing and grievance.
She forcefully pressed Huo Yuhao onto the bed, her rosy lips pressing directly against his, as if trying to convey all her resentment and longing through this kiss.
pinned down by Hu Liena, Huo Yuhao dared not resist, afraid of hurting her, and could only let Hu Liena vent her emotions.
Although her actions were intense, Huo Yuhao could feel the vulnerability and dependence within her.
After a long time, Hu Liena finally stopped crying and got off Huo Yuhao.
Tears still clung to her face, but her eyes held a semblance of calm.
It must be said, this little fox, Hu Liena, was truly mischievous.
In just a short while, the entire bed was in disarray, the bedding disheveled, and pillows scattered on the floor.
Huo Yuhao's lip had been bitten, drawing blood, which made him smile wryly, thinking that this girl was as willful as ever.
Seeing that she had bitten Huo Yuhao's lip, Hu Liena felt a tremor in her heart, a flicker of heartache and regret flashing in her eyes.
Filled with guilt, she nestled gently into Huo Yuhao's arms, softly asking, "Does it hurt?"
Hu Liena's voice trembled slightly, as if she was worried that Huo Yuhao would be angry.
Huo Yuhao touched a strand of hair at Hu Liena's temple: "It's alright, Senior Sister, it'll be fine in a bit."
Hu Liena gently leaned closer, extending her tongue to lick the wound on Huo Yuhao's lip.
Her movements were gentle and careful, as if afraid of hurting him again.
A jolt of electricity surged through Huo Yuhao's heart; his heart raced, but reason told him he couldn't continue.
If he let this girl continue her antics, something was bound to happen by noon today.
He gently turned his head away and smiled at her, saying, "Alright, senior sister, stop fooling around."
"What's wrong, Yuhao?
It's only been a few months since we last met, and you're already starting to dislike your senior sister?"
Hu Liena blinked her eyes, her face full of grievance, and tears welled up in her eyes again.
Huo Yuhao gently pinched Hu Liena's nose and lightly grasped her small hands to stop her from touching him.
"Alright, senior sister, if you keep making a fuss, you won't be able to attend your afternoon classes."
"Hmph, fine, I won't go. Anyway, you have to stay with me this afternoon!"
Hu Liena pouted, her eyes fixed on Huo Yuhao.
"Okay, okay, I promise you. This afternoon, wherever you go, I'll follow you."
Hearing Huo Yuhao's words, Hu Liena finally smiled, pulled the blanket over herself and Huo Yuhao, and clung to him like a koala, her long legs tightly wrapped around his waist:
"Hehe, then stay with me for a nap first, and when I wake up, you'll come with me to class."
Huo Yuhao closed his eyes helplessly.
That was all he could do; he was used to it anyway.
Having grown accustomed to Hu Liena's capriciousness, her dependence, and her every little tantrum, Huo Yuhao realized that the little fox simply liked to cling to him, while the Pope was even more excessive, always dressing him in strange and unusual clothes.
Midday naps always flew by.
Huo Yuhao felt like he hadn't slept for very long before Hu Liena dragged him out of bed in a flurry and rushed out of the dormitory.
"Oh dear, how did I oversleep? Only two minutes left, I'm going to be late!"
Hu Liena pouted, somewhat annoyed. Sleeping with Yuhao today was just too comfortable; she'd easily overslept.
"There's no need to rush, is there?
Being a minute or two late won't matter.
I remember the rules at the Spirit Hall Academy aren't that strict; it's all open education."
"You don't know, our new teacher has a terrible temper and is incredibly stubborn.
He won't listen to anyone. Even if I were his student, I'd still get a lecture.
Besides, it's so embarrassing for a disciple of the Spirit Hall Pope to be late!" Hu Liena complained as she moved quickly.
Hearing Gu Yuena's words, Huo Yuhao nodded, then in a flash, he scooped Hu Liena into his arms.
With a gasp from Hu Liena, Huo Yuhao unfurled his wings, streaking across the sky like a shooting star, carrying her swiftly towards the classroom.
Woohoo!