LRAB Chapter 737 She is not her
Chapter 737 She is not her
Chapter 737 She is not her
After hearing Flander's words, Liu Erlong paused for a moment, her brows furrowing slightly:
"So, you came all this way to find me because you want me to go with Shrek Academy to Spirit City to protect Xiao Gang and his... what kind of disciple?"
Flanders looked slightly embarrassed, coughed twice, and explained:
"Ahem, Erlong, as you know, Xiaogang and his disciple Tang San don't have a good relationship with the Spirit Hall, but the final of the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament is being held in Spirit City."
"That's Spirit Hall territory. We're worried that Spirit Hall might harm Xiao Gang and Tang San, so we'd like to ask you to help protect them."
"With the Golden Trio's combined martial soul fusion skill—Golden Sacred Dragon—their safety can at least be guaranteed."
Mentioning the Golden Trio, a hint of reminiscence appeared in Flander's eyes, and his gaze towards Liu Erlong suddenly became fervent and hopeful:
"Erlong, it's been twenty years since our Golden Iron Triangle has reunited to fight together. If we can recreate the glory of our Iron Triangle during this trip to Wuhun City, wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Flander was speaking passionately, but Liu Erlong on the other side wasn't really listening. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Flander, clearly catching the fleeting awkwardness in his expression. She already knew what was going on, so she asked:
"Flander, this matter of you coming to see me was Xiao Gang's idea, wasn't it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the reminiscence in Flander's eyes and the excitement in his heart vanished instantly, replaced by an embarrassed look on his face:
"Yes."
Liu Erlong looked calmly at Flander:
"Where are the others?"
"If he wants me to protect him and his disciples, why didn't he come himself, and instead sent you alone?"
"Uh," Flander hesitated for a moment, his lips trembling before he finally stammered out a reply:
"Xiao Gang... Xiao Gang has already set off for Wuhun City."
"He's heading to Wuhun City?" Liu Erlong asked, slightly surprised. "Weren't we supposed to leave in three days? Why did he go ahead of schedule?"
"Uh, Xiaogang said he has something urgent to take care of."
Flander hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he should tell Liu Erlong that Yu Xiaogang had gone to Wuhun City. But when he met Liu Erlong's captivating eyes, he felt he shouldn't hide these things from her, so he told her everything.
After listening to Flander's story, Liu Erlong's eyes widened, and only one thought remained in her mind:
"Yu Xiaogang actually went to see Bibi Dong?"
Of course, this wasn't out of jealousy or heartache, but rather out of disbelief and a sense of incredulity.
At this point, Liu Erlong already knew that Yu Xiaogang's solo trip to Wuhun City was not to reunite with Bibi Dong and rekindle their old romance, but rather to use his past relationship with Bibi Dong to obtain a cultivation method for twin martial souls for her disciple Tang San.
Haha, this isn't love at all, it's exploitation, blatant exploitation.
Thinking of this, Liu Erlong felt a sense of nausea. The image of Yu Xiaogang in her heart, which was already shattered, finally collapsed completely, leaving no trace of his greatness and righteousness.
Now he only sees him as a despicable person who deceives people's emotions, and he silently scoffs at him in his heart:
"He dares to exploit someone's feelings to demand the cultivation method for twin martial souls? How could he possibly dare? Does he really think Bibi Dong is stupid?"
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It didn't take long.
Liu Erlong returned to the courtyard, her expression somewhat unpleasant.
She refused Flander's request, not wanting to go to Spirit City with Shrek Academy, and even less wanting to protect that Tang San—she couldn't bear the embarrassment.
Besides, she's currently on the side of the Spirit Hall, so how could she possibly go against the Spirit Hall for the sake of Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, whom she barely knows?
You should know that Ye Qifeng, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, is her younger brother and the man she loves.
Ruiwen, whom they regard as their daughter, is cultivating at the Spirit Hall. Qian Renxue, who is as close as a sister, is also a member of the Spirit Hall. Their best friend Ye Huiyin and the Ye family of the Nine Heart Begonia have also sided with the Spirit Hall.
Blue Tyrant Academy also has the background of the Spirit Hall, and most of its graduates work for the Spirit Hall.
All these interpersonal relationships combined mean that Liu Erlong is already inseparable from the Spirit Hall and is completely one of their own. It is impossible for her to break with the Spirit Hall for the sake of Yu Xiaogang and Tang San.
"What's wrong, Sister Erlong?"
Noticing that Liu Erlong's expression was not good, Ye Qifeng immediately asked her with concern.
When Liu Erlong returned to the courtyard, the first thing she saw was Ye Qifeng's handsome face, and when she heard his caring voice, her previously low spirits instantly lifted considerably.
A slight smile curved her lips as she recounted how Flander had come to invite her.
"Oh? Yu Xiaogang and Flander invited you to go to Wuhun City together?"
After listening to Liu Erlong's story, Ye Qifeng glanced at her with a hint of surprise.
If things had proceeded according to their original course, Liu Erlong should have gone to Wuhun City with the Shrek Seven Devils.
However, because of his interference, Liu Erlong is now completely transformed into the Spirit Hall, and can never go back to the way things were.
"Hmm." Liu Erlong nodded. "But I refused."
Ye Qifeng was slightly taken aback: "Huh?"
"I don't want to go with them."
Seeing Ye Qifeng looking at her with surprise, Liu Erlong pursed her lips and added a sentence, then briefly explained that Yu Xiaogang had already gone to the Spirit Hall ahead of time.
Upon hearing Liu Erlong's words, Ye Qifeng suddenly realized that Yu Xiaogang, that good-for-nothing, had already set off for Wuhun City.
Upon closer reflection, it was around this time that Yu Xiaogang went to ask Bibi Dong for the cultivation method of twin martial souls.
However, Ye Qifeng was not worried that his teacher would suffer a loss.
Not only is Liu Erlong no longer the same Liu Erlong, but Bibi Dong is also no longer the same Bibi Dong. How could they possibly let Yu Xiaogang succeed?
He's overthinking it.
As long as Yu Xiaogang dares to speak, Ye Qifeng is confident that this time he will be badly injured, if not killed.
A relaxed smile appeared on Ye Qifeng's lips as he turned to look at Liu Erlong. His tone shifted abruptly, and he suddenly suggested:
"Second Sister, since you don't want to go to Spirit City with Shrek Academy, why don't you come with me?"
"what?"
Liu Erlong froze almost instantly, her beautiful eyes staring straight at him:
"Xiao Feng, are you inviting me to Wuhun City too?"
Ye Qifeng nodded gently and said with a soft smile:
"That's right. After all, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is the most prestigious event in the Soul Master world. The finals are far more exciting than the preliminary rounds and qualifying rounds. You might as well go and take a look."
"It just so happens that I was also thinking of introducing you to Teacher Dong'er, Ninth Sister, and Nana."
"Furthermore, if you wish to settle in the Spirit Hall, I can make arrangements for you. I can even secure you an honorary elder position in the Elder Hall of the Spirit Hall without any problem."
"Anyway, with your current talent and aptitude, becoming a Title Douluo is only a matter of time, and you can even become a full-fledged one then."
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong was immediately tempted.
Flanders invited her, but she didn't want to go, mainly because she was disgusted by Yu Xiaogang.
But Ye Qifeng's words were different.
She was deeply moved and wanted to go. Her inner feelings constantly drove her to stay by Ye Qifeng's side and not want to leave him.
But then he thought about it again. He had just rejected his old friend Flander, and now he agreed to go with Ye Qifeng. What kind of situation was this?
Wouldn't it be very awkward if we met in Wuhun City?
At that point, I'm afraid we won't even be able to remain friends, and any remaining friendship may very well disappear.
Liu Erlong had broken up with Yu Xiaogang, but her relationship with Flander was still good, and she didn't want their long-standing brother-sister relationship to fall apart like this.
Besides, she also has Blue Tyrant Academy in Heaven Dou City; it wouldn't be good to just leave it unattended.
As for Ye Qifeng's suggestion to introduce him to a few people, Liu Erlong was quite apprehensive.
She was quite interested in the ninth sister named Nihuang and the little sister named Hu Liena, and wanted to get to know them better.
However, Liu Erlong had no respect for Teacher Dong'er, whom Ye Qifeng had mentioned; instead, she felt a sense of panic and a desire to avoid him.
That's Bibi Dong, you know. Back then, she competed with her for a man, and she was always at odds with her, and she also slandered her behind her back quite a bit.
Although the two had never met, they were aware of each other's existence and regarded each other as a thorn in their side.
Now, more than 20 years later, this antagonism is meaningless. He no longer cares about Yu Xiaogang, and Bibi Dong probably feels the same way.
But now she has taken a liking to Ye Qifeng, who happens to be someone else's beloved disciple, which makes things difficult.
To be honest, Liu Erlong was quite afraid of meeting Bibi Dong and was not prepared to meet her.
As for settling down in Wuhun City or taking a position in the Wuhun Hall, Liu Erlong dared not do that at all.
Wuhun City is Bibi Dong's territory, and Wuhun Hall is under her control. If I get involved, wouldn't I fall into Bibi Dong's hands?
What if she makes things difficult for me?
The thought of all this sent chills down Liu Erlong's spine, filling him with dread. Did he really have to rely on Xiao Feng for support? Well, it wasn't impossible, but...
Seeing that Liu Erlong seemed interested yet hesitant, Ye Qifeng knew what she was worried about and looked at her gently:
"Sister Erlong, don't feel embarrassed. Just follow your heart."
Liu Erlong struggled with this internal conflict for a long time, but finally shook her head:
"No, Xiao Feng, I won't go to Wuhun City. I'll stay in Tiandou City instead. If you have time, just come back and visit your sister more often."
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For the next three days, Ye Qifeng didn't go anywhere. During the day, he chatted and laughed with Liu Erlong and others, and at night he slept in the same bed with Qian Renxue.
Perhaps because the time of parting was approaching, Qian Renxue could no longer care about anything else. Every night, she would quietly leave her own Crown Prince's tent and sneak into Ye Qifeng's room, squeezing into his bed.
Since they were in a military camp, the two didn't do anything indescribable; they simply cuddled and fell asleep in each other's arms.
late at night.
Wearing only a light nightgown, Qian Renxue nestled in Ye Qifeng's arms like a cute little white goose, her voice soft and tender.
"Xiao Feng, you're leaving tomorrow. Who knows when we'll meet again?"
In the darkness, Qian Renxue's azure eyes gleamed with a faint golden light, her gaze brimming with tender affection, yet filled with reluctance.
"It won't be long, Xue'er, I promise."
Ye Qifeng gently comforted her, then kissed Qian Renxue on the forehead.
Qian Renxue softly hummed in agreement, then said nothing more, only snuggling closer and holding Ye Qifeng tighter in her arms.
After a moment of silence, Ye Qifeng suddenly broke the silence, speaking softly:
"By the way, Xue'er, I still need to borrow your titled bodyguard, Serpent Spear Douluo Senior She Long."
Nestled in Ye Qifeng's arms, Qian Renxue was as docile as a kitten. Upon hearing this, she nodded in agreement without hesitation.
"It's alright, just take it with you. Your safety, Raven's, and Xiao Lan's safety are the most important thing. We can't let that bastard Tang Hao take advantage of us."
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Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was finally time to set off.
Ye Qifeng bids a reluctant farewell to Liu Erlong and Jiangzhu, and asks Qian Renxue, who is disguised as Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of Tiandou, to send them back to Lanba Academy.
Afterwards, he led the Spirit Hall's second team on a journey back to Spirit City.
At the same time, all the teams participating in the finals of the Soul Master Elite Tournament set off one by one.
A group of over a thousand people set off south in a grand procession.
Although each academy operates independently, apart from the Spirit Hall's Second Team, the other academies outwardly represent the Heaven Dou Empire, making the atmosphere much less tense compared to the previous preliminary and qualifying rounds.
Especially those colleges with close relationships often work together.
To ensure that the team members of each participating team could get better rest, the Heavenly Dou Empire provided fourteen specially made, luxurious, giant carriages for the team members to ride and rest.
These carriages even utilize some basic soul-guided technology, providing excellent shock absorption and a very stable ride.
Of course, these are the most basic soul tool technologies that have been passed down throughout the entire Douluo Continent.
However, in terms of luxury and comfort, it certainly can't compare to the car that Ye Qifeng rode in. After all, that was the former vehicle of Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, and that was truly extravagant.
As the host, the Spirit Hall naturally had Ye Qifeng and his group walking at the front.
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan drove the carriage, carrying Ye Qifeng and the seven girls from the Spirit Hall's Second Team, at the very front.
Following behind were two hundred Holy Emperor warriors, arranged in two columns to guard both sides.
At the very back were Prince Xue Xing, representing the Heaven Dou royal family, the carriages of the fourteen participating academies, and hundreds of elite knights of the Heaven Dou Royal Knights scattered throughout the area.
In the original course of fate, the one leading the team to Wuhun City should have been Prince Xue Qinghe, disguised as Qian Renxue, not Prince Xue Xing.
However, with Ye Qifeng's intervention, the situation changed dramatically. Qian Renxue attacked Emperor Xueye earlier and used a more ruthless poison.
Emperor Xueye was suffering from a deadly poison and was bedridden. His days were numbered, and the political situation of the Tiandou Empire gradually fell into the hands of Qian Renxue.
As the crown princess, Qian Renxue needs to handle the political affairs of the Heaven Dou Empire, so she naturally cannot easily leave Heaven Dou City.
Therefore, this task can only fall to Prince Xuexing.
Of course, sending Prince Xuexing away was also the result of Qian Renxue's secret planning.
Without Prince Xuexing causing trouble and getting in the way in Tiandou City, Qian Renxue will be able to control the political situation of the Tiandou Empire more smoothly and seize more power while he is away.
Once Prince Xuexing returns from Wuhun City, he will have no say in the entire Tiandou City and even the Tiandou Empire.
(End of this chapter)