Chapter 37: I'm Just Telling the Truth!
The wind whistled in his ears, and the trees retreated rapidly.
Xiao Yin's arms were tightly wrapped around Liu Erlong's waist and knees. The sense of strength and unquestionable protective attitude made her, a strong woman accustomed to being independent, feel an unexpected sense of security and protection in her heart.
After running for half a day, the terrifying aura and beast roars behind them were finally completely blocked by the forest.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the open plain ahead, and the outline of Heaven Dou City could be seen in the distance.
His tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and Xiao Yin's speed slowed down.
He found a relatively secluded spot by a stream and stopped cautiously, breathing slightly, with beads of sweat on his forehead.
"Put… put me down!"
Liu Erlong's voice carried a hint of awkwardness, and she struggled slightly.
Although she had already acknowledged their relationship, as the dean of Blue Tyrant Academy, it would be a loss of dignity if others saw this scene!
Xiao Yin lowered his head and looked at the face of the woman in his arms, slightly pale due to blood loss but full of mature charm.
At this moment, her eyes were slightly lowered, and her tightly pursed lips revealed a hint of stubbornness, but the suspicious blush on her ears betrayed her inner unrest.
A playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Instead of letting go, he tightened his arms and pulled her closer.
"Are you sure? Your injury…"
His voice was low, and his breath brushed Liu Erlong's earlobe, intentionally or unintentionally.
These obviously provocative actions and words made Liu Erlong stiffen, her cheeks instantly growing hotter.
"I can't die! Let me down now! It's shameful if people see this!"
She growled in shame and anger, punching Xiao Yin's chest, but her force was weak and lacked strength.
"So what if someone saw?"
Xiao Yin raised his eyebrows, his eyes filled with a sense of self-assured dominance. "You are my woman. It's only natural for me to hold my woman."
Liu Erlong was choked by his undisguised declaration of possession, a surge of heat rushing to her head.
She wanted to retort but didn't know what to say.
In the end, she just glared at him fiercely, her expression a mix of shame and resignation, gnashing her teeth as she said:
"…I'll deal with you when we get back! Now! Let! Me! Down!"
Xiao Yin knew when to stop, aware that Dean Fire Dragon was thin-skinned and would likely get truly angry if he continued teasing her.
Only then did he carefully set Liu Erlong down and helped her stand steadily.
As soon as Liu Erlong's feet touched the ground, her body swayed, her internal injuries causing her to groan.
"Are you okay?" Xiao Yin immediately reached out to hold her arm, no longer concealing the concern in his tone.
"I won't die!" Liu Erlong struggled to stand firm, took a deep breath, and put on the cold and majestic demeanor of the dean again, though a ripple of emotion lingered in the depths of her eyes.
"We're almost there. Be careful of the consequences! Remember, I'm the dean, and you're the student!" she emphasized deliberately.
Xiao Yin shrugged without comment, but the smile in his eyes betrayed him.
The two tidied up their disheveled clothes and prepared to continue their journey.
"Whoosh!"
A dark green streak of light descended from the sky like a ghost, landing not far in front of them, revealing Dugu Bo's figure, tinged with fatigue.
His face was still pale, but his breathing had calmed considerably. His green eyes glanced back and forth between Xiao Yin and Liu Erlong, lingering on Xiao Yin for a few seconds.
"Hmph, you run pretty fast," Dugu Bo's hoarse voice sounded, making it impossible to discern whether he was pleased or annoyed.
Liu Erlong's eyes narrowed, and she immediately stepped forward, nodding slightly with sincere gratitude:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help! If Your Majesty hadn't acted to immobilize that beast, the two of us would have been in great danger today! Liu Erlong will always remember this kindness!"
Though she had a fiery temper, she knew how to appreciate a life-saving favor.
It was just a bit strange. Everyone said Dugu Bo had a peculiar personality and was moody. Why would he lend a helping hand to two strangers today?
Xiao Yin also bowed, neither humble nor arrogant: "Thank you for saving my life, senior."
Dugu Bo waved his hand, staring at Xiao Yin with sharp eyes: "Don't be so pretentious. I have my reasons for taking action."
He changed the subject, his emerald green eyes gleaming: "Boy, I won't beat around the bush. You're pretty good! Very good! A ten-thousand-year third ring! You withstood a blow from a seventy-thousand-year-old soul beast and survived!
And your martial soul… following a Soul Saint in a mere academy, what a waste of talent!"
Clearly, after hearing Dugu Yan's words that day, Dugu Bo had investigated Xiao Yin, though only superficially.
He then took a step forward, the terrifying pressure of a Titled Douluo faintly emanating, carrying an irresistible force:
"Follow me! Join my Dugu family! I will personally teach you how to cultivate! Glory and wealth will be within your reach! And Yanyan is very interested in you, so you young people can get closer to her!"
He directly threw out his recruitment pitch, even using his granddaughter as a bargaining chip, his tone brimming with confidence.
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong's eyes instantly blazed with anger!
Someone dared to poach her man right in front of her?!
This was simply outrageous!
She was about to explode, but Xiao Yin gently pressed the back of her hand, stepped forward, and faced Dugu Bo's pressure.
Xiao Yin showed a helpless smile and spread his hands. "Senior, I am deeply grateful for your kindness. It's just that Dean Erlong has been very kind to me. I don't have any other thoughts."
His rejection was clear, and Dugu Bo's face turned cold instantly:
"Why, are you rejecting me? A Titled Douluo personally recruiting you is an opportunity many would only dream of. How dare you reject me?!"
"…"
Dugu Bo continued, "If you follow my guidance, your future achievements will surely surpass Soul Douluo. When that time comes, will your Soul Saint Dean still be able to help you hunt for soul rings?"
Facing Dugu Bo's questioning tone, Xiao Yin simply said softly: "Senior Dugu, our Blue Tyrant Academy's Dean Liu Erlong is not an ordinary Soul Saint…"
"Oh? What's so extraordinary about a mere Soul Saint?" Dugu Bo sneered.
"Well… her father's name is Yu Luomian."
"What?!" Dugu Bo's brows furrowed, his green pupils suddenly contracting!
Yu Luomian—of course, he knew who that was, the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!
Blue Tyrant Academy… Blue Tyrant… Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!
"No, her surname is Liu, and her martial soul isn't the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!" Dugu Bo's tone rose, clearly still skeptical of Liu Erlong's identity.
Xiao Yin continued to explain, "Dean Erlong simply took her mother's surname, and her martial soul is a variant.
Actually, this isn't a secret at all. Senior Dugu, you can find out if you ask around."
Xiao Yin stopped at the right moment, cleverly invoking the prestigious name of the "Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan" and Liu Erlong's sensitive identity.
He hinted that he wasn't alone or without backing, and that behind him stood a colossal force from one of the top three sects.
Xiao Yin: When you're away from home, your identity is what you make it.
Besides, I'm just telling the truth!
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