The sky brightened.

Xin Lin stood alone in a deserted alley.

Pride Corpse?

Xin Lin paused, touching her pocket.

That touch left her stunned.

There was only one Sealing Spirit Talisman in her pocket.

The Sealing Spirit Talisman No.1 was gone.

Xin Lin immediately wanted to find Gui Hu, but it was already daylight, and Gui Hu had disappeared without a trace. Even Xin Lin had no idea where he went.

She was worried that Monk Feng Xi might notice something, so she had to return to Taichang Temple.

Fortunately, Monk Feng Xi didn’t suspect anything.

After fending off Feng Xi’s questions and handling matters with Shi Fei, Xin Lin came to her senses.

Unwilling to give up, she searched the Tuling hairpin again, but there was no trace of the Sealing Spirit Talisman No.1 inside.

So, Pride Corpse was on another runaway spree.

Returning to Qingtian Academy, Xin Lin felt a bit depressed.

This time, she truly had done something wrong.

But she had no choice; the situation was urgent, and she had to seek out Feng Xi.

If she had other methods, she wouldn’t have taken such risks.

Unlike the previous time, Gui Hu’s departure this time made Xin Lin feel uncomfortable.

Because he left, taking even the Heart Bell with him.

That guy was indeed very petty.

This felt like a breakup between a couple—taking belongings when leaving!

Throughout the day, Xin Lin was somewhat distracted, causing her to make mistakes during medical consultations several times.

By noon, Master Mo couldn’t stand it anymore.

"Xiao Xin, did you not sleep well last night? You look so gloomy and have dark circles under your eyes, as if you lost ten thousand silver taels."

Master Mo glanced at Xin Lin.

"My dear..."

Chu Beiqing also leaned forward, his handsome face full of concern and heartache.

"Daddy, I’m fine. I just didn’t rest well last night. Something happened at the Imperial Palace."

Xin Lin forced a smile.

Indeed, she hadn’t been able to focus all day.

Even when eating, she just swallowed a few mouthfuls hastily.

She firmly denied that her bad mood was because of Gui Hu.

"By the way, the leave application you asked me to get from the dean has been approved."

Master Mo said, taking out a letter of approval.

Originally, Xin Lin planned to settle Shi Fei’s matters before heading to Fuzhou for a month.

On one hand, it was for her Spiritual Delicacy Master qualification—to reopen Taoyao Pavilion, she needed at least a three-star qualification.

On the other hand, she planned to visit Fuzhou to broaden her horizons and pave the way for Little Xinzhuo, while also honing herself.

A one-month leave needed the dean’s approval.

Xin Lin had asked Master Mo to apply for a month’s leave under the pretext of herb collection.

Master Mo also wanted to wander around and conveniently secured a leave for Xin Lin as well.

After obtaining the leave letter, Xin Lin still looked listless and was no longer in the mood to consult, so she simply returned to her cabin.

Seeing Xin Lin’s heavy steps and gloomy appearance, Master Mo frowned slightly.

"Beibei."

Master Mo beckoned Chu Beiqing over.

Chu Beiqing leaned forward.

"Didn’t you feel something was particularly off with Xiao Xin today?"

Chu Beiqing nodded quickly.

"What do you think happened to Xiao Xin?"

Master Mo looked puzzled.

He knew Xiao Xin but had never encountered such a situation.

"Sick?"

Chu Beiqing scratched his head.

"Nonsense, Xiao Xin looks very healthy, and even stronger by the day."

Master Mo thought for a moment and suddenly slapped his forehead.

"I know!"