Tang Nian opened his lips slightly, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, as if he had thousands of words in his heart that he wanted to express.

However, at this moment, Zhu Zhuqing broke the silence first. She said softly, "Niannian, if you still regard Mu Bai and I as close friends, please stop saying those words that make people feel distant."

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's sincere words, Tang Nian couldn't help but show gratitude on his face, and his eyes were fixed on the considerate woman in front of him.

No matter what, Tang Nian felt extremely lucky and happy deep down in his heart to be able to come to this fantasy world.

Here, she not only gained the warmth of family, but also precious friendships, which were exactly what she, a lonely and wandering girl, had always dreamed of but could never get.

Speaking of her family, Tang Nian's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the past. In her previous life, she was an orphan with no one to rely on since childhood and had never experienced the warmth and love of a family.

When it comes to friends, due to the special nature of her job and the high-intensity work pace - she has to go out early every day and return home late at night, and even often has to work overtime continuously, which makes her have no time to make friends.

Even though life was so hard and busy, Tang Nian still had a strong desire for friendship in his heart.

"Well, in that case, I won't say any more."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Nian deliberately pretended to be relaxed, quickly turned his head, cast his eyes on the plate of delicious food on the table, and said excitedly, "Hey, let me try this mouth-watering chicken wing first!"

"Okay." Upon seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing smiled brightly like a flower and responded gently.

But she didn't notice that Tang Nian's eyes were already moist at this time, and Tang Nian quickly suppressed the emotions that had just surged in his heart.

For Tang Nian, tonight is undoubtedly the most wonderful night she has experienced since graduating from Shrek Academy.

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and everything was silent. Tang Nian and Zhu Zhuqing lay tightly together on the same soft big bed, like a pair of close sisters.

They whispered softly, pouring out the delicate thoughts that only little girls can have. From childhood anecdotes to teenage dreams, and then to the vision of future life, every sentence was full of sincere emotions.

Before they knew it, the eastern sky had turned pale, but the two were still immersed in each other's world. It was not until the sky gradually brightened the next day that they finally closed their eyes slowly with tiredness and fell asleep.

However, this short sleep did not last long. Not long after, there was a gentle knock on the door, and the maid's cautious voice came from outside the door, "Ladies, it's time to get up!"

It turned out that Dai Mubai knew very well that he couldn't let time pass in vain so as not to delay Tang Nian's important matters, so he had arranged everything early in the morning before it was fully light.

Tang Nian and Zhu Zhuqing woke up slowly after hearing the sound. After they looked at each other sleepily, they forced themselves to get up and wash up in a hurry. After a simple and somewhat hasty breakfast, the two boarded the carriage that had been waiting outside.

It was early morning, the dawn was just beginning to appear, and the soft light shone through the thin morning mist, gently falling on the carriage like a golden veil, casting patches of mottled and blurry light and shadows.

The coachman lazily waved the leather whip in his hand. The whip drew a graceful arc in the air, and then swayed gently in the breeze, making a slight rustling sound.

The stone-paved roads on both sides of the street looked moist, fresh and pleasant due to the dew from last night.

Occasionally, a few drops of crystal clear dewdrops dripped from the low eaves, hitting the stone pavement on the ground, splashing small ripples.

The horse's hooves made crisp clattering sounds on the bluestone slabs, and the wheels rolled over the gaps in the stone road, causing a slight bumpy ride.

But even so, Zhu Zhuqing, who was sitting in the corner, still looked drowsy. Seeing her like this, Dai Mubai stepped forward and gently let her lean on the carriage behind him.

When Tang Nian saw this scene, envy flashed in her eyes. You know, she had never been in love in her previous life. In this life, looking at the people around her who were always in pairs, Tang Nian couldn't help but feel a little envious.

"Nian Nian?"

Tang Nian came back to her senses when Dai Mubai called her again and again. She looked up and found that Dai Mubai had sat opposite her without her knowing when.

"Boss Dai." Tang Nian looked at Dai Mubai with a wry smile. She didn't know why, but she always felt a little embarrassed. She envied her best friend for being in love, but Tang Nian always felt that she couldn't say it out loud.

Dai Mubai didn't think much about it and smiled, "What are you thinking about? I called you several times but you didn't respond. I just wanted to tell you that I have sent someone to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to pass a message to Rongrong and Oscar, that is..."

Dai Mubai hesitated a little when he said this. Seeing his expression, Tang Nian quickly said, "Boss Dai, just go ahead and say it."

Dai Mubai said, "When we separated, Oscar followed Rongrong and Sect Master Ning to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect. We all know this, but when we left, Fatty was still in the academy. He said he had to accompany the dean for a while, so I don't know where Fatty is now."

Tang Nian lowered his head and finally breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately raised it up again. If he wanted to defeat the Netherworld Snake King, the most indispensable thing was Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire. Now that Ma Hongjun could not be found, what should he do?

Tang Nian said, "Let's go to Shrek Academy and ask Dean Flanders if he knows where Fatty has gone. It just so happens that we can meet up with Oscar and Rongrong."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai nodded and said, "Okay, don't worry. I thought the same as you did. When I sent a message to Rongrong and Oscar, I told them that we would gather at Shrek Academy. Rongrong's castle is not far from Shrek Academy, so they should arrive before us. We can just go there when the time comes."

Tang Nian nodded slowly, looked at Dai Mubai with gratitude, and said, "Thank you, Boss Dai."

Dai Mubai waved his hand and said, "Looking at Zhuqing's expression, you two must have had a long private conversation last night, and you must be tired now. You should take a rest. I'll call you when we get to the next town."

Tang Nian nodded. Dai Mubai was right. Ever since Tang Hao took them away after the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition ended, he had been arranging special training for them.

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