"Dean, what just happened? That was such a commotion."
Coming in front of Flande, Xiao Wu looked around curiously and asked.
Beside her, Zhu Zhuqing maintained her usual aloof demeanor. Earlier, when they had come out, she had noticed Dai Mubai being carried by Zhao Wuji, so she had come out with Xiao Wu to watch the commotion.
"Nothing to do with you two. Disperse and go back."
Flande sighed helplessly and waved to the gathering students.
"Oh, alright then."
Xiao Wu was a little disappointed but didn't dwell on it. She took Zhu Zhuqing's hand and was about to leave.
"Xiao Wu, you have a good relationship with Ning Rongrong. Could you do me a favor?"
At the moment Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing turned to leave, Tang San spoke.
Having been beaten so many times, even a fool would learn. To avoid being at a disadvantage from the start, Tang San planned to use Xiao Wu's relationship with Ning Rongrong to probe her intentions. This would prevent Ning Fengzhi from manipulating him into a disadvantageous collaboration from the very beginning.
This was neither Tang San's style nor that of the Tang Sect.
Hearing this, Xiao Wu paused mid-step. Turning slightly, a trace of impatience appeared on her delicate face.
"My relationship with Rongrong is good. What does that have to do with you? And why should I help you?"
Tang San's face stiffened instantly. For some reason, hearing Xiao Wu's words felt like a sword piercing his heart, unbearably painful.
"I have a good relationship with Rongrong, but it has nothing to do with you."
Xiao Wu glanced at the frozen Tang San, a hint of coldness in her brows.
"You dislike Rongrong, yet you want to use my relationship with her to get information that benefits you. Tang San, don't you think that's double standards?"
"I remember back at Nottingham Academy, you weren't like this. Ever since you followed the Master, you've become more unlike yourself—or perhaps, this is your true self."
Having said that, Xiao Wu left without looking back, taking Zhu Zhuqing with her.
Watching their departing figures, Tang San felt heartache so intense it was hard to breathe. In a daze, he seemed to see a pink figure in his mind. He tried to reach out, but the figure grew farther away.
"No… don't go."
Tang San seemed trapped in some kind of state. His arms stretched forward, palms open, as if trying to grasp something. Yet even as the pink figure disappeared, he could not catch it.
At that moment, the scene in Tang San's eyes shifted. A blue-haired man was leisurely sitting on a throne, and beside him was the pink figure that had vanished from Tang San's vision.
"Is… that me?"
Looking at the scene, Tang San found it hard to believe. But the blue-haired man resembled him so much that, except for the hair color, he could see any feature belonging to himself on that man.
In an instant, Tang San seemed to understand something, yet didn't. He took a deep breath, and the scene gradually faded. A faint golden mark appeared on his forehead.
"Since it's come to this, I can only do my utmost to protect my interests."
With his thoughts clearing, all doubts vanished. Tang San turned and strode into the academy.
He wanted to discuss cooperation with Ning Fengzhi. He had already guessed the other's intention. Since Ning Fengzhi came for hidden weapons, Tang San would not let such an opportunity go to waste.
A few days ago, before he was knocked unconscious by Du Gu Bo, he had secretly placed several Immortal Herbs into his Soul Guidance Device. Fortunately, Du Gu Bo's attention was entirely on him and didn't notice the small maneuver, giving Tang San an opportunity.
"Once I finish discussing cooperation with Ning Fengzhi, I'll absorb these Immortal Herbs. Since Xiao Wu doesn't want to get close to me, these herbs I risked my life to obtain will go to Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun."
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Tian Dou City, Tian Dou Royal Academy.
After chatting with Ye Lingling for a while, Cheng Xiao left the dormitory with her and headed to the Royal Dou Team's training area.
Since Qin Ming had left, Sun Buyu became the team leader of the Royal Dou Team. As a member, it was only proper to meet him.
When Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling entered the team's training loft, they found Yu Tianheng, Du Gu Yan, and other teammates drenched in sweat, slightly panting on the ground.
"You've… just finished training?"
Seeing their flushed faces, Cheng Xiao hesitated and asked.
Yu Tianheng smiled, pointing to Sun Buyu recording data nearby:
"Since the team leader changed, we're training new tactics."
"Oh? You came to train too?"
"Not really. I heard from Lingling that Teacher Qin Ming left, so I thought I'd come greet Teacher Sun Buyu. After all, I'm part of the Royal Dou Team too." Cheng Xiao smiled.
"You… this guy."
Yu Tianheng shook his head, then sat cross-legged, circulating his Soul Power to recover.
Seeing this, Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling found a place to sit. As soon as they sat, Sun Buyu, recording data, excitedly approached:
"Cheng Xiao, you're back! Tell me your Soul Power level so I can record it. Later, spar with Yu Tianheng, so I can see your combat ability."
Hearing this, everyone was slightly stunned, then all eyes fell on Cheng Xiao.
"Teacher Sun Buyu, sparring isn't necessary, right?" Cheng Xiao scratched his head awkwardly.
"My Soul Power just broke through to level 43. I heard Tianheng recently reached level 40. If I spar with him, it might not be appropriate."
"Then spar with me!"
Du Gu Yan approached, grinning:
"Thanks to you, my Martial Soul evolved. My Soul Power is now 46. Want to spar?"
As Du Gu Yan spoke, the room grew quiet. After a moment, Yu Tianheng, recovering, cleared his throat:
"Yan, let me spar with Cheng Xiao. I want to see the gap in our strength."
"Right, Tianheng is correct."
Hearing this, Sun Buyu waved his hand:
"Du Gu Yan, though your Soul Power is high, your combat ability is weaker than Yu Tianheng. If he didn't hold back, could you still easily win?"
Du Gu Yan fell silent, glancing resentfully at Yu Tianheng, then huffed and went to rest.
"Cheng Xiao, you're okay with this?"
Sun Buyu looked at Cheng Xiao, curious about his choice.
Cheng Xiao thought for a moment, then stood, stretched his neck, and smiled:
"Alright, since Teacher Sun Buyu wants to see me spar with Tianheng, I'll agree. But if I use my Martial Soul's abilities, Tianheng might have no advantage."
"Martial Soul abilities?" Sun Buyu was slightly surprised, not yet knowing Cheng Xiao's abilities.
"Your Martial Soul abilities are indeed tricky."
Yu Tianheng smiled lightly, then appeared on the Dou Platform:
"Don't forget, I have the strongest beast Martial Soul, Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus. I won't shy away."
"Then as you wish."
Cheng Xiao shrugged and smiled:
"I will give my all in this fight. I think this is the duel you want to see."
"Exactly what I hope for."
Cheng Xiao shook his head slightly, then with a flash appeared opposite Yu Tianheng.
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