The sun set, night fell, and under the embellishment of the clear moonlight, the night scenery seemed somewhat alluring.
Inside the room, Ning Rongrong had long been asleep.
On the other side, Xiao Lan was clinging to the freshly bathed Ye Qiu like an octopus.
It had been a long time since she had rested with Ye Qiu, and she missed him dearly. Her small face pressed against his, she gently swayed her head, their noses touching.
"Hehe~ Brother has become even more handsome! And he smells even better~"
"Alright~"
Ye Qiu looked helplessly at the small 'pendant' on his body, pinched her by the back of her neck, lifted her off, and tossed her onto the blanket.
"Giggle~!"
Before letting go, she bit Ye Qiu's tender face, letting out a silver bell-like laugh.
"I can't do anything with you! Hurry and rest!"
The light in the room faded, leaving only the hazy moonlight shining in through the window.
Ye Qiu lay down, and Xiao Lan kept snuggling into his arms.
"Brother~ Hug!"
"Mmm, hug~"
Who could refuse a fragrant, soft, sister-like pillow!
He wrapped his arms around her warm, delicate body, inhaling the delicate fragrance that lingered at his nose. He couldn't help but think of Xiao Wu. She used to lie in his arms just like this.
A thousand miles away.
On the path from Heaven Dou City to Nuoding City, under the illumination of the high-hanging moon, a shadowy figure streaked across the night sky.
Clad in a black cloak, with the scent of cheap alcohol wafting around him, he continuously flew towards Nuoding City.
Nuoding City, within the elementary academy, outside Dormitory Seven.
Two figures flickered.
"First Spirit Ability, Waist Bow!"
"Ah!"
With a cry of surprise, a figure traced a perfect parabola and plunged headfirst into a flower bed.
In the open space surrounded by the flower beds, a pink figure stood.
Two pink ears on her head swayed gently, a long scorpion braid hung behind her, and her face was exquisitely delicate.
The 'package' in front of her had already taken shape, and there was a fluffy little tail at her lower back. Her legs, clad in white stockings, appeared even longer and more slender.
"Tang San, you're too pathetic!"
At this moment, she stood with her hands on her hips, looking indifferently at the sunken flower bed, without a trace of emotion in her eyes.
"Cough cough!"
A coughing sound came from within, and a dark, thin boy slowly stood up from there.
His face had a few scrapes, and his mouth was slightly bruised. He clutched his chest where he had been kicked, feeling a bit stifled.
He merely smiled at the girl's ridicule.
"Hehe, it's Xiao Wu who's too strong!"
"Hmph! Don't give me that! Let's fight again!"
Xiao Wu beckoned to Tang San with her finger, two yellow spirit rings bouncing up and down at her feet.
Her crimson eyes scanned back and forth across his left and right waist, as if contemplating which side to kick next.
Tang San was about to agree, but a hoarse voice stopped him.
"Little San! What's wrong with you today? Why haven't you come to my room yet!"
Not far away, Yu Xiaogang walked towards Tang San with a stiff, 'zombie-like' face.
It had already been agreed that Tang San would come to his room to study every night, but he had stood him up several times already!
What about the saying, 'A teacher for a day, a father for life'?
Is this how you, Tang San, treat me!?
Many people wanted his guidance but didn't have the chance, yet Tang San didn't even know how to cherish it.
A pair of murky eyes stared intently at Tang San.
"Ah? Teacher! I was just sparring and practicing combat with Xiao Wu!"
"Practicing combat!?"
Seeing Tang San's injuries, Yu Xiaogang became even more furious.
"Look at you! Is this how you practice combat? You always end up covered in injuries!"
Saying that, he glared angrily at Xiao Wu again, pointing at her.
"And you! Your attacks are too heavy!"
"Teacher! This isn't Xiao Wu's fault, it's my own lack of strength!"
Tang San quickly ran to his side and lowered his hand that was pointing at Xiao Wu.
"You idiot! Are you crazy? He was the one who wanted to spar with me. You've taught him to be such a good-for-nothing, Xiao Wu Jie isn't even willing to bother! Hmph!"
Xiao Wu pouted, put away her Spirit, and without caring about his expression, she headed back to the dormitory on her own.
Anyway, there would be plenty of time and opportunities to deal with Tang San in the future.
"You scoundrel!"
Hearing Xiao Wu dare to call his disciple a good-for-nothing, Yu Xiaogang immediately felt insulted.
He roared in anger, his face turning livid!
This was more painful than being called a good-for-nothing himself!
The word 'good-for-nothing' was his reverse scale!
"Little San! Go, teach her a good lesson, let her see whether what I teach is good-for-nothing or not!"
"Why are you still standing there like an idiot? Go quickly!?"
Seeing Tang San still standing still, Yu Xiaogang roared, his face contorted with rage!
"T-teacher, let it go! Xiao Wu was just saying that in anger. She's usually very good!"
Tang San tried to persuade Yu Xiaogang in a low, humble voice.
If it were anyone else who dared to speak to Xiao Wu like that, he would definitely make them understand why flowers are so red!
"You're infuriating me!"
Yu Xiaogang raised his hand, but then lowered the raised palm.
After all, he wasn't Tang San's biological father.
Tang San was, after all, the Clear Sky Douluo's child.
Most of the time, Yu Xiaogang had to swallow his anger and dared not go too far.
Tang San followed Yu Xiaogang into his room, and Yu Xiaogang was still somewhat angry.
"Hmph! I really don't know what kind of enchanting potion she poured into you!"
"I don't know either," Tang San shook his head blankly, but his eyes held determination.
He only knew that the first time he saw Xiao Wu, he felt a similar aura from her!
And a sense of destiny!
Without much thought, he picked up the theories Yu Xiaogang had compiled and began to study, gradually feeling drowsy as he read.
The pain in his body made him somewhat weary.
Yu Xiaogang, who was about to do something, seemed to hear some movement outside the window.
Outside the window, a black shadow flashed by.
He rushed out the door and into a nearby forest.
"Clear Sky Crown!" Yu Xiaogang bowed, facing the figure in the black cloak.
"What's with Little San's injuries?"
This person was none other than Tang Hao. Ever since Ah Yin committed suicide in front of him, Tang Hao always felt something was amiss.
But after searching in Heaven Dou City for a good while, he still found nothing.
Helpless, he could only accept reality again. Disheartened, he returned here.
"Crown, he was injured while sparring with that girl named Xiao Wu!"
Yu Xiaogang confessed truthfully.
"Xiao Wu?" Hearing that it was Xiao Wu who injured him, the cold voice softened considerably.
Tang Hao was silent for a moment, then asked the question he cared about most. "How is their relationship?"
"It's not bad, I suppose. Xiao Wu often asks Little San to go shopping, it's just that it tends to delay his cultivation. Oh, and Tang San often spars with her too."
"Is that so!"
Seeing Tang Hao nod, Yu Xiaogang became a bit displeased. How could his disciple, his future other half, disrespect him so much?
"Crown, are you really not going to manage Little San? That wild girl, how could she possibly be worthy of your..."
"Enough! This is my family matter, you have no right to question it!" Tang Hao's tiger eyes widened, enough to make Yu Xiaogang tremble and dare not say more.
"Do you have any money on you?"
"Ah?" Yu Xiaogang was startled, looked up at him, and seeing his large hand extended towards him, he quickly nodded.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
He took out a handful of gold coins from his embrace and placed them one by one into Tang Hao's palm.
"How troublesome!" Tang Hao impatiently snatched them away. "Consider this a loan. Take good care of Little San while I'm gone!"
After speaking, without waiting for Yu Xiaogang's reply, his figure vanished from the spot.
Yu Xiaogang was left looking at his empty palm, wanting to cry but having no tears.
Already living off others here, where would he get money to properly take care of Tang San!?
Inside Dormitory Seven, Xiao Wu had just walked in.
People immediately gathered around her, "Xiao Wu Jie, are we still going shopping tomorrow?"
"You'll have to ask Tang San. If he's willing to go, I'll take you all along!"
Xiao Wu smiled indifferently. Whenever she went shopping, she always brought some 'little brothers' with her to carry things.
After chatting with them for a few more sentences, she then ignored them.
She silently walked into a screen. Ever since Ye Qiu left, she had set up screens around her bed.
Plop!
Taking off her shoes, she immediately flopped onto the bed, hugging the blanket Ye Qiu had left behind. She took a deep breath, her legs gently crossed.
With a look of reminiscence on her face, she buried her head in the blanket, her voice soft and sweet.
"Xiao Qiu~ When can I see you again~!"
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