Feng Muqing had yet to respond. They locked eyes, and silence spoke volumes.

"The Grand Confrontation forms teams based on academies and assigns designated lodging places. Will you be joining us?" Bai Shengxue shifted the topic.

"Do we have to stay together?" Feng Muqing's brow furrowed slightly, her reluctance evident.

Considering the growing chasm between her and Tianfu Academy, the thought of sharing accommodations made her uneasy. She worried ...