Chapter 445: Chapter 442: What a Fine Pair of Star-Crossed Lovers

The moment he said this, the entire scene fell silent. The Elders looked at each other with wry smiles and shook their heads helplessly.

It was a joke. The Thief Master was an Enlightenment-level expert. Even if they reported the situation to the Student Union Headquarters, it would be useless. After all, Frodet, the one currently in charge of the Student Union, had just been kicked by the Thief Master. The difference in their strength was obvious.

"Little Yunyun, don’t mind them. Just come with me," the Thief Master said softly, his cold gaze sweeping over the crowd as he tightened his grip on Elder Yun’s hand.

Elder Yun’s cheeks flushed slightly. Love surged in her eyes as she nodded shyly. "Mm."

"Did you hear that? Little Yunyun has already agreed to leave with me, so you can all stop wasting your breath." The Thief Master swept his gaze over the crowd arrogantly, as if declaring his sovereignty.

Not far away, within the Holy Hall’s ranks, a flash of astonishment crossed Xiyue Luan’s eyes as she witnessed the scene.

She recalled her previous conversation with the Sect Leader, a flicker of doubt in her heart. Although she had heard about the relationship between the Sect Leader and the Guardian before, the current situation was a bit beyond her comprehension.

When Feng Hao arrived, he happened to see this exact scene and felt his brow twitch in exasperation.

’The Thief Master is truly the Thief Master,’ he thought. ’Even the way he snatches people is so simple and crude.’

Seeing Feng Hao arrive, the Thief Master’s face immediately lit up. He pulled Feng Hao over and said, "Xiaofeng, you’re just in time. These little bastards are annoying as hell. Now that you’re here, I can finally leave."

"Um... Are you really taking Elder Yun with you?" Feng Hao asked, a strange look in his eyes.

"What? You want to convince Little Yunyun to stay too?" the Thief Master snapped.

Feng Hao quickly waved his hands. "No, no, no. Your disciple just finds it a bit strange."

"What’s so strange about it?" The Thief Master shot Feng Hao a glare, then summoned a Magic Energy Flying Vehicle. He pulled Elder Yun inside, then leaned out the window and said, "Cultivate well on your own. Your master is leaving now. Oh, right, don’t forget the Thief God’s succession trial."

"Don’t worry, I’ll make it back in time," Feng Hao replied, nodding dumbfoundedly.

With that, the Thief Master started the Magic Energy Flying Vehicle and, under the astonished gazes of countless people, zipped away in a cloud of smoke.

In the crowd, Bai Yin and Xie Xiaoyu stood side by side, gazing in the direction the vehicle had disappeared. Their eyes were filled with sadness and reluctance, mixed with a hint of blessing...

Feng Hao shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Only then did he notice the strange formation of people around him.

"Huh? What are so many of you doing here? Did you all come to see the Thief Master off?" Feng Hao asked, a look of confusion on his face.

Hearing Feng Hao’s question, the crowd gradually came back to their senses. City Lord Zhong Yuntao walked up to Feng Hao with a light chuckle and explained, "Today is mainly to see off the disciples of the five great sects and thank them for their contributions over the past month."

"That explains it. I was wondering when our Thief God Hall became so important. So it’s because the elites of the five great sects are leaving."

Feng Hao couldn’t help but tease a bit before turning his gaze to the teams from the five great sects. He couldn’t be bothered with the people from the Ghost Realm. Ye Xiaobao from the Student Union Headquarters had stuck up for him before, so it was only natural to give him a nod.

It was the same for Dugu Xiao of Thousand Blades Valley, not to mention Yu Xiaoxiao and that little idiot, Zhou Chen.

He wasn’t familiar with the War and Magic Alliance, but he didn’t have a good impression of them either. He recalled being kidnapped by a Steward from the War and Magic Alliance back in Rongcheng.

However, that Cruise fellow was worth paying attention to. When Feng Hao looked at him, Cruise was also looking back. Their eyes met for a moment, and both felt a surge of fighting spirit.

As for that girl, Beixing Ran, her attention was fixed on Yao Girl, who was next to Xiyue Luan, her eyes filled with venomous resentment.

After a brief exchange of glances with the various sects, Feng Hao walked toward the Holy Hall’s group with a light smile. After all, Xiyue Luan was over there, along with Yao Girl and her sister.

"Are you leaving too, Auntie?" Feng Hao asked with a smile as he pinched Yao Girl’s little cheek and looked up at Xiyue Luan.

Xiyue Luan shot him an exasperated glare and placed Xiaohai, who was in her arms, into his. "You’ve taken good care of the kitten. Miaomiao is very pleased with you."

"Of course! He eats well and drinks well with me. How could she not be pleased?" Feng Hao said with a smug smile, then looked around and asked, "By the way, where’s Chief Black Cat?"

"I was afraid he couldn’t handle the sorrow of a mother and child’s separation, so I put him in the pet wristband ahead of time," Xiyue Luan said.

"Right." Feng Hao gave a wry smile, looked down at the sullen Xiaohai in his arms, and comforted him softly, "Don’t worry, Xiaohai. Once Yaoyao goes to the Holy Hall, you’ll be able to see your mother every day."

"Mrow~!" Xiaohai nodded obediently, seemingly understanding Feng Hao’s words.

Xiyue Luan smiled with relief, then turned to the two sisters beside her. "Xiaoshuang, Yaoyao, your strength is about right now. After some time, your aunt will come get you and bring you to the Holy Hall."

"Okay," the two sisters replied with an obedient nod.

Hearing this, Feng Hao became a little confused. "By the way, I’ve never understood why you don’t just take them to the Holy Hall directly."

Xiyue Luan gave a faint smile and said meaningfully, "The cultivation resources at an academy can’t compare to those of a sect, but the time spent there is an experience worth having."

"I understand what you mean," Feng Hao said with a nod of realization.

With that, Xiyue Luan didn’t linger. After a few simple words of instruction, she led a group of Holy Hall Knights away.

Once Xiyue Luan left, Xiyue Frost also turned and departed, using cultivation as an excuse. It seemed she didn’t want to be a third wheel to Feng Hao and her sister.

Feng Hao and Xi Yueyao looked at each other and instantly became inseparable, putting on a public display of affection that drew many sideways glances. This was especially true for Bai Yin, who stood with Xie Xiaoyu, her beautiful eyes filled with resentment and disappointment.

Meanwhile, the other sects had already arranged their Magic Energy Teams and were preparing to depart amidst the crowd’s farewells.

Feng Hao had no interest in any of that. After showing off his affection with Yao Girl in public for a while, he took her small hand, ready to go for lunch.

Just as the two were about to leave, they heard a familiar shout from behind them.

Turning around, they saw it was that little idiot, Zhou Chen. He was staring at Feng Hao with eyes full of arrogance, and he snorted, "Feng Hao, I know you’re strong now, but one day, I will defeat you!"

"Oh, really? Good for you," Feng Hao retorted with a smirk.

Just then, Beixing Ran from the War and Magic Alliance also jumped out. She stared at Xi Yueyao, grinding her teeth. "Yao Girl, you just wait! The next time we meet, I’ll personally beat you until you’re looking for your teeth on the ground!"

"Tch~, this young lady can’t even be bothered to beat you up right now," Xi Yueyao replied with a disdainful smirk.

Faced with their nonchalant responses, Zhou Chen and Beixing Ran’s expressions grew uglier and uglier with anger. But strangely, the two of them showed no sign of communicating at all; they didn’t even spare each other a glance.

This made Feng Hao very curious. "Say, aren’t you two a couple? How come you’re not even talking to each other?"

"Hmph!" The two of them snorted in unison and coldly turned their heads away.

"Did you break up? Who cheated first?" Feng Hao asked, sizing them up with great interest, a gossipy look on his face.

Zhou Chen gritted his teeth and snorted, "Our business is none of your concern! All you need to know is that I will defeat you with my own hands!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a fine pair of tragic lovers. How could you break up just like that?" Feng Hao shook his head in mock pity, then pulled Yao Girl into his arms and grinned. "Compared to us, you two are just pathetic."

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