This Life's Song: The Genius Rune Master

Hearing Xu Lai's words, some people quietly slipped into the crowd and even retreated, trying to run away without attracting attention.

Lianxue was also in the crowd and knew about Liu Xinna's actions. She neither agreed with them nor specifically rejected them.

Because everyone prioritizes their own interests, her actions can only be attributed to different perspectives and desires, but she would never betray her teammates.

As for those who use their teammates as shields, they are truly despicable. If everyone acted this way, how could we entrust our backs and trust each other on the battlefield in the future?

A brave army needs good generals, as well as mutual trust and interdependence among comrades-in-arms, so that they can fight without fear and win every battle.

If everyone is a backstabber, then it truly is a case of "generals die in a hundred battles, and soldiers' bones grow cold."

Xu Lai took out a piece of paper with many words written on it, and then said, "In that case, let's settle the accounts all at once. The male dormitories are: Xu Hao, Tang Liang, Mo Ye, Xu Zhinan..."

"Female dormitory, Liu Xinna, Tang Miao, Luo Qingya, Hu Xiaoyue, Dou Meixin..."

"Expelled and never to be hired again!"

The sound of the voice caused an uproar. No one expected that so many people would be eliminated in just the first test. A full five hundred people were eliminated just like that.

"No, please don't send me away, I know I was wrong."

"Waaah, I don't want to go, please, teachers."

All sorts of pleas filled the air.

Xu Lai lightly flicked his clothes, smiled elegantly, and said, "You'll be taking the test at the Ancient Fiend Sect tomorrow. Go back early. That's all."

Just a moment ago his face was somber, but now it's as warm and gentle as melting snow—a complete transformation.

Lianxue shook her head, showing no sympathy for anyone; those who do wrong should be punished accordingly.

She turned and left. She hadn't seen Qing Shu for so long, and she was a little worried. She quickly left the place.

The emperor and his entourage glanced around, then turned and disappeared.

All the important figures had already left before the crowd dispersed in large numbers.

Further away, the masked woman watched the whole thing, seemingly pleased with it, a smile playing on her lips.

A sinister glint flashed in his eyes as he slowly walked away.

Lianxue returned to her residence in no time. The peach blossoms seemed even more vibrant and dazzling than yesterday, but Lianxue wanted to know about Qingshu's condition, so she didn't linger and went straight into the house.

The room was empty, except for everyone's bedding.

Lianxue looked around but didn't see Qingshu. She went outside and looked up at the peach tree, but still didn't see her.

She then went around to the outhouse at the back of the accommodation and called out loudly to each outhouse, "Sister Qingshu, are you there? Is everything alright? Can you say something to remind me?"

The only response to her voice was the rustling of the wind blowing through the thatch.

Lianxue became even more worried. She walked to the outhouse door, opened it, and found it empty.

Then they opened several doors in succession, all of which were empty. Finally, someone inside was holding onto the door. "Sister Qingshu, is that you? Why aren't you saying anything?"

After asking her question, Lianxue let go of her hand and stared at the closed door, still asking questions.

After waiting for a while without any sound, Lianxue became anxious. "What's wrong? Did something happen?"

Still no one answered. She reached out and grabbed the door again, pulling hard. The door snapped open and ripped apart, and then a person fell to the ground with a thud.

Lian Xue was speechless upon seeing this. "How could it be you..."

"How could you do this? I didn't want to drive, but you still forced me to."

After recognizing the person, Lianxue looked behind him.

At this moment, Jingwei was half-lying on the ground, her smooth buttocks exposed, with a suspicious yellow substance staining her waistband.

Lianxue felt like she was about to vomit blood, but she still said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I thought it was my older sister."

Jingwei seemed oblivious to her own state of mind; she was simply angry. "If I hadn't said anything, you could have just left. Why did you have to force me to leave?"

Lianxue then apologized, "I'm so sorry, I thought something had happened to my sister, so I was just anxious..."

Jingwei was speechless. "Then explain yourself clearly. If you go to the outhouse and someone you don't know calls you, would you answer?" She rolled her eyes.

Lianxue hesitated before saying, "That you..."

Jingwei was furious. "Well, it's that Qingshu, isn't it? I saw her leave with someone, but I don't know where they went, so don't ask me." With that, she patted her chest, pulled up her pants, and turned to leave.

Lianxue felt a chill run down her spine. "You... that..."

Jingwei turned around angrily and said, "What the hell? I already said I don't know, don't bother me." After saying that, she sped up, as if someone was chasing her.

Lianxue rubbed her forehead, thinking: I just wanted to remind you that it seems you didn't wipe it off and it got on your pants. Then she lowered her skirt, and a suspicious color appeared on her white skirt as well.

Well, since the person has already left, I can't blame myself for not reminding them.

Stopping thinking about the problem, she continued searching for Qing Shu. Since she could see her, she must be in the vicinity or on her way back. She would search along the way; there was no other way for the time being.

It's so inconvenient. If only we could have a way to contact each other.

When Jingwei returned to the room, there were already people inside, and then several people walked in from behind her.

A woman spoke up to remind her, "Hey! Jingwei, your skirt is dirty, it's stained."

Jingwei turned around and asked in confusion, "Really? Where?" After saying that, she turned her head and pulled up her skirt, and was immediately dumbfounded when she saw it.

Everyone watched as Jingwei disappeared from sight like a gentle breeze.

"No, what's going on? What happened to her?"

"Oh dear, is it really necessary to be so nervous about a dirty dress?"

"Who says otherwise? He's acting weird all day."

"Never mind her, let's cultivate. I wonder what the test will be like tomorrow."

After chatting and laughing for a while, the group returned to their beds and began their cultivation.

Jingwei, who had run out, blushed with embarrassment; she wished she could disappear into the ground.

He ran while muttering under his breath, "Ugh! That damn girl, why didn't she tell me?"

Lianxue, who was searching, sneezed.

Lianxue is now focused on finding Qingshu. She's afraid something might have happened to Qingshu, otherwise why wouldn't she show up?

She originally wanted to ask someone for help, but after thinking about it, she realized she wasn't sure if Qing Shu was lost or where she had gone, so how could she ask someone for help?

Finally, Lianxue spotted a figure in a corner. It flashed by, and the clothes were the same ones Qingshu had worn that day.

Lianxue hurriedly chased after her, as it grew darker and darker.

The houses on both sides of the road receded rapidly, and Lianxue herself had no idea where she had ended up.

Just as Lianxue was about to give up, she saw a dark shadow flash by, and the person in Qingshu's clothes collapsed in front of her. Without thinking, Lianxue chased after her again.

The night grew darker and darker, and the road was almost invisible. The person in front was moving very fast, carrying the other person at top speed.

As if guiding the way, a small light appeared, just enough for Lianxue to see clearly.