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Lin Chuan nodded silently, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two girls.
After a long time apart, the two had undergone tremendous changes.
Dugu Yan had long black hair draped over her shoulders, her aura had become much heavier, her legs were slender and long, and even her face had become more mature.
In contrast, Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained indifferent, but her extremely hot and perfect figure contrasted sharply with the coldness on her face, creating a strong contrast.
Lin Chuan wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that her figure looked even better.
Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Zhu Zhuqing is about half a year younger than him, which is the golden age for her to grow. It's perfectly normal for her to have such a big change.
Her stunning figure and aloof beauty truly complemented each other perfectly.
Not to mention her, even Lin Chuan himself has changed a lot. He has not only grown taller, but also become more handsome, and his bright eyes are filled with a unique charm.
However, appearance is not the biggest change in Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing.
Judging from the aura emanating from the two women, Dugu Yan's soul power level was around level 67, while Zhu Zhuqing's was level 58.
Lin Chuan was quite surprised to have noticed this.
If he remembered correctly, when he first met Zhu Zhuqing, she was only around level 35. In just two years, she reached level 58. It seems she didn't waste her time.
Or rather, she was certainly hardworking enough.
"Was it a setback, or perhaps a deep-seated obsession that triggered the body's potential?"
Lin Chuan smiled and murmured softly.
That's fine too. Since we're going to follow him, the stronger we are, the better.
About two hours later.
As the mark between their eyebrows lit up, all the stone figures suddenly stopped moving, assuming various poses, standing on the platform like statues.
Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing both breathed a sigh of relief.
"It looks like their assessment is over. Let's go over there!"
Ye Lingling nodded immediately, and just as she was moving closer, Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's auras intensified once again.
The two girls opened their eyes one after the other, their eyes sparkling with joy.
"Yanzi!"
A soft shout suddenly came from not far away.
The familiar voice made Dugu Yan tremble. She turned around in disbelief, and when she saw the face she had longed for, she could no longer contain her emotions.
"Xiao Chuan!"
The girl cried out and rushed forward, crashing heavily into Lin Chuan's arms.
Those slender arms embraced her tightly, as if trying to meld the person in front of her into her body.
Lin Chuan's lips curled into a clear smile as he held the girl in front of him tightly, inhaling the faint scent of her sweat, and felt completely at peace.
Ye Lingling stood behind them, silently watching their movements without making a sound to disturb them.
She could roughly understand Dugu Yan's emotions at this moment. Unlike her, who was always by his side, the two of them hadn't seen each other for so long, and there must be a lot they wanted to say to each other.
“Xiao Chuan,” Dugu Yan suddenly spoke.
Lin Chuan responded softly, "I'm here!"
"I just wanted to call out to you..."
"Ok!"
"Xiao Chuan!"
Lin Chuan looked helpless, but still replied indulgently, "I'm here!"
"I miss you." Dugu Yan's voice was noticeably sweet and innocent.
Hearing such touching words, Lin Chuan's eyes softened instantly. He leaned down and whispered in the girl's ear, his warm breath escaping, "I missed you too!"
The girl's cheeks flushed slightly as she buried her head in Lin Chuan's chest.
Listening to that strong, powerful heartbeat, I felt so peaceful for the first time.
After a tender half-day, her emotions gradually stabilized.
Dugu Yan smiled charmingly, her eyes still brimming with surprise, "Xiao Chuan, what brings you here so suddenly? And Lingling, it's been so long!"
Ye Lingling, who had been standing quietly to the side, suddenly chuckled softly.
"I thought you couldn't see me!"
Faced with her friend's teasing, Dugu Yan naturally refused to be outdone, and went over to tickle him frantically, instantly making the whole scene lively and interesting.
Witnessing this scene, Lin Chuan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
This kind of life is really nice!
"I'm not coming," Dugu Yan said, her body drenched in sweat and slightly out of breath. "You still haven't answered me. Lingling, didn't you also go to participate in the Divine Examination? Why did you suddenly come to the Earth God Temple?"
"Of course I came here specifically to see you!"
Lin Chuan's voice was very soft, yet it reached everyone's ears.
"My assessment with Lingling has come to a temporary end. We don't need to take the assessment in the temple anymore, so I came to see you and also to go back to Snowfield City to visit the others."
"So, Yanzi, how are you and Zhu Zhuqing's assessments going? Do you have time?" Lin Chuan asked Dugu Yan.
"Going back?" Dugu Yan's eyes lit up and she nodded quickly. "Zhu Qing and I just finished the fourth test, but we're not sure when the fifth test will start."
As she spoke, the girl began to communicate with the mark between her eyebrows.
"what?!"
Something seemed to have happened, and Dugu Yan couldn't help but show a hint of confusion.
"That's strange. In the past, the next test would be announced immediately after the test ended. Why wasn't it announced this time?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chuan's eyes immediately turned somewhat strange.
It's confirmed! Even gods can be shameless, and they're even less ethical than we imagined.
"A-choo! A-choo!! A-choo!!!"
The Earth God, who was in the realm of gods, suddenly sneezed several times.
"What's going on? Could it be that brat making fun of me again?"
Thinking about what had happened before, his expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant. It was only because the other party was favored by the Goddess of Life that she even bestowed upon him an extra reward.
Anyone else would have been given a good scolding.
Fortunately, the Earth God was unaware of Lin Chuan's thoughts, otherwise he might have been driven to his death by anger.
……
"Um?!"
Lin Chuan felt a chill run down his spine and quickly shook his head to banish the strange thoughts from his mind.
He looked at Dugu Yan again, "Since the next exam hasn't happened yet, let's go back for a visit. It's been almost two years since we left, it's time to go back!"
"I also miss my grandfather and everyone else. I wonder what the mainland is like now."
Lin Chuan was also very curious about this.
They've been gone for so long, they don't know how things are in the fiefdom.
There are also two great empires and the Spirit Hall. According to the development I remember, the Spirit Hall is currently in a dormant state, and it will be some time before the Spirit Hall takes action against the three sects. But no one can guarantee that it won't happen sooner.
So no matter what, it's still more reassuring to go back and visit.
"Then let's set off now!"
Since it won't interfere with the divine exam, that would be perfect.
Lin Chuan suddenly thought of something and turned to look at the other side, "Zhu Zhuqing, what about you? Are you planning to stay here, or come with us to the Heaven Dou Empire, or perhaps..."
"I follow you!"
Before Lin Chuan could finish speaking, Zhu Zhuqing spoke in a cold tone.
Meeting the girl's determined gaze, Lin Chuan nodded immediately.
"Alright, I remember you only passed the third test at the Purple level, so all the tests should be over by now, right?"
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's fair brows, Lin Chuan couldn't help but ask.
Dugu Yan spoke first, "Xiao Chuan, you're wrong. Zhu Qing raised the assessment level by a whole grade through her own efforts, from the third level of the purple level to the fourth level of the black level."
"Is that so? No wonder!"
Hearing Dugu Yan's explanation, Lin Chuan once again held Zhu Zhuqing in even higher regard.
She truly deserves to be called the most hardworking character in the original work. Even though her talent wasn't the most outstanding, her eventual ascension to godhood was largely due to her hard work, in addition to various opportunities.
"Then let's go together!"
There was nothing to prepare, and the four of them quickly returned to the ground through the stone forest.
As they embarked on their return journey, everyone had indescribable feelings. Apart from Zhu Zhuqing, whose emotions were complicated, the other three were eager to get home.