Chapter 1114: Returning in Failure

Seeing Chen Ling, Old Wolf and the others were stunned for a moment, then both sides smiled politely and went about their own business... Chen Ling took the opportunity to enter the office and close the door.

"It's you." Teacher Ye said with a smile. His gaze swept to the notebooks in Chen Ling's arms, and he said apologetically,

"Something has happened in the Integration School, so I might not be able to tutor you... How about I find a student to explain it to you first? I'll sort out the knowledge points for you in detail later."

Chen Ling raised an eyebrow. "Is it about the missing students?"

"You heard about it too?"

"Mm... how is the situation?"

"This matter might involve the Jiangtian Sect, which is quite troublesome."

Hearing the words "Jiangtian Sect," a flash of surprise crossed Chen Ling's eyes. When he was in the Red Dust Domain, Chen Ling had dealt with the Jiangtian Sect, and their methods were extremely bizarre... But what left the deepest impression on Chen Ling was the power they drew from the Red Star fragments.

At that time, Chen Ling had killed several Jiangtian Sect members and swallowed their Red Star power, causing his mental strength to skyrocket, shortening his advancement time by several months. Even now, when Chen Ling thought of that taste, he still felt like he wanted more.

"The Jiangtian Sect, huh..." Chen Ling licked his lips. "Do you need my help?"

Teacher Ye subconsciously wanted to say no, but thinking that Old Wolf's side might not be making progress, he hesitated and said:

"Are you sure?"

"I don't know, but I can try." Chen Ling paused. "I've fought them before, so I have some experience in dealing with them..."

Seeing this, Teacher Ye didn't stand on ceremony anymore and replied earnestly:

"Then I'll trouble you..."

Teacher Ye didn't know if Chen Ling had the ability to track the Jiangtian Sect and bring the two children back... but now, having one more person to help would undoubtedly give the two children a better chance of survival.

"By the way, I almost forgot..." Chen Ling seemed to have remembered something. "I came to find you to ask about another matter."

Teacher Ye skillfully took out a new tea set and began to brew tea for Chen Ling.

"What is it?"

Chen Ling didn't hide anything and recounted the dream he had last night about the Calamity of Thought. After Teacher Ye finished listening, his expression was also surprised.

"It came to find you on its own... Your guess is correct. It should have something it wants to tell you, or rather, tell the 'Calamity of Mockery'." Teacher Ye paused.

"But you can rest assured, it has no malice toward you."

Hearing Teacher Ye's definitive answer, Chen Ling was a bit confused. "No malice? Are you sure?"

"Sure."

Teacher Ye said confidently, "I can't say for other things, but I know the Calamity of Thought very well... just as well as I know myself."

Seeing this, Chen Ling didn't question it any further. Although he didn't know how Teacher Ye had reached this conclusion, Teacher Ye hadn't been wrong so far.

After Chen Ling finished his tea and chatted for a bit, he bid farewell and left.

After the disappearance, the atmosphere in the Integration School was clearly tense. The boys and girls coming and going in the corridor were all worried, looking out the window from time to time, seemingly worried about the two missing children. On his way back to his room, Chen Ling even saw Xiao Tao and Miaomiao pulling a few people together, discussing something earnestly.

Chen Ling didn't join their discussion but walked straight back to his room.

He put down his notes and textbooks and walked straight to the wide balcony, looking out at the desolation of the Gray Realm in the distance. At the same time, he saw Old Wolf and the others leaving the Mother Tree in a hurry again, not knowing where they were going. This time, even Zhao Yi, who was equally anxious, was in their team.

He didn't know if there would be classes in the afternoon... but even if they went on as usual, Chen Ling didn't plan to go.

Since he had promised Teacher Ye to track the Jiangtian Sect, Chen Ling naturally had to go all out. However, the problem at the moment was that a night had already passed since the two children went missing. How was he supposed to lock onto the location of the Jiangtian Sect members now...

Old Wolf and the others rely on their own sense of smell, so what should I do...

Chen Ling stood on the balcony, deep in thought for a long time.

Suddenly, an idea surged into his mind.

……

The sky gradually darkened.

Perhaps to avoid making everyone anxious, the Fusion Faction's afternoon classes proceeded as usual that day. However, the originally important Fusion Theory class had been swapped for a music class. Amidst the melodious violin music, the students kept looking out the window, intentionally or otherwise, appearing somewhat distracted.

Teacher Ye saw everything, his gaze somewhat complex. Just as he was about to liven up the classroom atmosphere, someone in the corner suddenly stood up and shouted:

"Old Wolf and the others are back!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone stood up one after another and ran toward the balcony. Xiao Tao was the fastest, squeezing through the crowd like lightning to press against the railing and look down!

They saw a few figures approaching from the edge of the gray horizon. Old Wolf had already transformed into a Skeletal Gray Wolf, with Zhao Yi and the others sitting on his back, their heads hanging low and their expressions looking quite grim.

Not finding Linglong and Xiaobai among them, everyone's expressions immediately darkened, and they couldn't help but whisper to each other:

"Still haven't found them?"

"Probably... it's been almost the whole afternoon..."

"What should we do? Linglong and Xiaobai won't really never come back, will they..."

"There are quite a few Calamity territories around here. If Linglong and Xiaobai accidentally wandered into a Calamity territory, then wouldn't that mean..."

“……”

Teacher Ye caught a glimpse of the outside and saw that Zhao Yi, Old Wolf, and the others were about to return to the Mother Tree. He decided not to continue the class and simply waved his hand:

"We're ending class early today. After you eat, everyone go back to your dorms and get some rest... don't run around."

After saying this, he picked up his teacup and course materials and walked straight toward the office.

As the bell rang, the crowd gradually dispersed from the balcony, but Xiao Tao remained where she was, her hands gripping the wooden railing tightly, motionless like a statue.

"Xiao Tao..." Seeing this, Miaomiao wanted to offer some comfort, but didn't know how to start.

"It's all my fault..." Xiao Tao's body trembled slightly, tears welling up in her eyes. "I was the one who asked to switch with Linglong... It should have been me who went missing... I'm the one who harmed her."

"This isn't your fault. Everyone takes turns picking withered leaves every week. Who could have guessed that yesterday, of all days..."

Miaomiao didn't continue, instead letting out a long sigh. "Even the Saint Son, Old Wolf, and the others couldn't find them... It's no use for you to be this anxious."

Xiao Tao seemed to have made up her mind; she took a deep breath and turned to walk toward the stairs.

"Xiao Tao, where are you going?" Seeing this, Miaomiao immediately followed.

"To pick withered leaves!"

Xiao Tao looked up at the darkening night sky, her voice incredibly firm. "Linglong and Xiaobai went missing last night while they were picking withered leaves... I want to see exactly what is playing tricks!"