Chapter 61

Time passed unnoticed, and three days had gone by, with everything returning to its usual calm.

"Rumble~ Rumble~"

A carriage sped down the main road, raising a trail of dust.

The man driving the carriage waved his whip, increasing the speed of the carriage slightly.

"Big Brother Zhao Hu, how much longer until we arrive?"

As the curtain was lifted, a small head poked out, revealing a delicate and pretty face.

"It's almost there, the town ahead is the one!" Zhao Hu glanced back and replied.

The girl's beautiful face lifted slightly, and her clear eyes followed the direction of the carriage. Indeed, she could see a town in the distance.

"Is that where the young master is?"

A smile curved at the corner of her lips, her face blushed slightly, and her eyes were filled with barely concealed anticipation.

"Don't be in a hurry, we will definitely give the young master a surprise in a moment!"

Zhao Hu also smiled, thinking about how his young master had been sent to the Grassroots Enlightenment Academy to study. He wondered how he was doing now and if he missed home.

"Hey, I can't tell you apart again, are you Chen Yue or Chen Xing?" Looking at the girl's eager face, Zhao Hu asked curiously.

On this journey, he had already asked similar questions more than once, but he still couldn't distinguish between the twin sisters.

"I really don't understand why the young master has never made a mistake!"

Not just Zhao Hu, but everyone in the General's residence found it difficult to tell the two sisters apart!

The carriage slowed down as it entered the town.

The two sisters, who had been asking questions non-stop, were now strangely quiet.

Thinking about how they would soon see the young master they had been missing, their hearts were filled with anticipation, excitement, and nervousness.

This trip was only possible after they had begged the lady for a long time to allow them to come and visit.

"Alright, get out of the carriage, we're here!"

Zhao Hu had already parked the carriage and addressed the two sisters inside.

Looking at the dirty and dilapidated school, a wave of sadness suddenly welled up in their hearts, and Chen Yue and Chen Xing both shed tears.

"The young master is suffering here because of us!"

"How can the young master live here?"

Looking at the children inside the school, who looked like little beggars, the two sisters felt more and more sad, and their tears fell uncontrollably.

"Hey, what's wrong with you two? Weren't you eager to see the young master? Why are you suddenly crying?" Zhao Hu looked surprised.

Lifting her head, Chen Yue choked and said, "Big Brother Zhao Hu, we eat well and dress well in the mansion, but the young master has to suffer here, it's unfair..."

Squatting down, Zhao Hu had to use a lot of effort to calm the two tearful little girls.

The sun was bright, and the breeze rustled through the leaves.

Liu Hong sat on a stone, lost in thought.

She had been back for three days, and her injuries had not fully healed, but they no longer hurt as much.

Principal Meng Laik did not ask any questions about her return, as if everything had returned to the way it was before.

But, could it really return to the way it was before?

Looking at her hands, the scene of her battle with the Mad Slave floated back into Liu Hong's mind.

"I am too weak, when will I be strong enough to avenge my fallen comrades?"

Clenching her fists in frustration, Liu Hong's heart could no longer remain calm. Her desire for strength was like a tempting flame that spread throughout her body.

"I can't stay here any longer!"

Her eyes suddenly became determined, and Liu Hong stood up and walked towards the principal's office.

Inside the principal's office.

Looking at Liu Hong, who was determined to leave, Meng Laik sighed and said, "Teacher Liu Hong, I am very grateful for the contributions you have made to the Grassroots Enlightenment Academy over the past three years. I will not stop you, but I hope you can wait until Qiqi is taken to the Hypnotic Magic Academy before you leave. It shouldn't be more than a few days."

Mentioning Wang Junqi, Liu Hong's expression became somewhat complicated.

"Qiqi is a child I picked up years ago, and I have long considered her my granddaughter. I hope you can stay a few more days for Qiqi!" Meng Laik's voice was sincere and slightly pleading.

Liu Hong nodded. She had waited for three years, so a few more days didn't matter. Besides, her injuries still needed time to heal.

Meng Laik smiled gratefully.

Just as Liu Hong was about to turn and leave, Meng Laik suddenly said, "Teacher Liu Hong, there is one more thing..."

"What is it?" Liu Hong stopped.

"This should have been told to you earlier," Meng Laik hesitated for a moment, then took something out of a drawer, "This was found at the scene of your battle with that man. Do you recognize it?"

Looking at the ink-blurred piece of paper in Meng Laik's hand, Liu Hong was stunned. She had never seen this before.

Meng Laik was not surprised by Liu Hong's stunned expression and continued, "When I brought some mercenaries to find you, we only found this piece of paper at the scene. It's strange that it was so well-preserved amidst the chaos!"

"I don't recognize it, it's not mine!"

Liu Hong frowned, becoming more and more confused about what the principal was trying to say!

It's just a piece of paper, what's so surprising about it? Even though it was found at the scene, it could have been dropped by a passerby after her battle with the man!

Moreover, the scribbles on the paper were not even words, but looked like a child's doodles.

If Wang Chao were here, he would be surprised, as this was the same piece of paper she had seen stuck to the chain that day.

"This thing might have been left behind by the person who injured the Mad Slave. I never thought that someone could seriously injure a monster like the Mad Slave!" Meng Laik shook his head and muttered.

"What did you say, Principal?"

Liu Hong darted to Meng Laik's desk in a single step, surprising everyone with her speed despite her injuries.

"Here's what happened: when we arrived at the scene, the man called the Mad Slave was already seriously injured, his right arm had been twisted off..."

"That man... he was seriously injured?"

Her eyes full of surprise, Liu Hong stood there for a long time, stunned.

The man who had remained unscathed in the face of her fire magic had been disarmed. How... how could this be? What kind of person could have such terrifying strength?

"Based on our repeated and detailed examination of the scene, there were five people watching when you fought that man!" Meng Laik added another shocking statement.

Five people?

How could it be five people? Shouldn't it be four?

Who could the other one be?

As if knowing what Liu Hong was thinking, Meng Laik continued, "The traces of four people were easy to find, but the fifth person was a master of concealment. If it weren't for this piece of paper, I wouldn't have known there was a fifth person hidden at the scene!"