Zhu Xingran's fists tightened, and a mix of emotions flooded her mind. She had never expected her parents to come to the Heavenly World.0

Acknowledge them? If she were to do that, she would return to the same life she had at the Temple Academy. People would look down on her and discriminate against her.0

Deny them? Her conscience wouldn't allow it.0

Zhu Xingran felt torn.0

The young woman stood at the door, waiting for her answer.0

After a long silence, Zhu Xingran took a deep breath, stood up, and walked outside.0

Soon, she arrived at the Academy's gates and saw Zhu Tao and Aunt Jiang in the distance.0

The moment they saw Zhu Xingran, tears streamed down their faces. They never thought that they would see her again. When they sent Zhu Xingran away back then, they were mentally prepared to never see her again. 0

They were convinced that leaving their homeland was nearly impossible.0

Zhu Xingran approached them, and her heart ached—they looked drastically older since the last time she saw her.0

Just then, some students gathered around, curiously observing the scene.0

Seeing the murmuring crowd, Zhu Tao and...0