Yun Feng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, a result of exhaustion. Despite his depleted Soul Power, his eyes were filled with joy. He could hardly believe it himself—a Soul King in his fifties had actually killed an eighty-sixth-level Soul Douluo?! It was utterly insane!
Looking down at his trembling hands, Yun Feng couldn't hold back his laughter any longer. "Hahahaha!" He laughed for a long time.
Xiao Wu and the others soon gathered around him, supporting him. It wasn't for any other reason—Yun Feng had been subtly signaling them with his eyes, pretending to be on the verge of collapse. The girls immediately understood his intention: he didn't want to lose face. But they didn't call him out on it; instead, they were all happy for him. After all, it was a joy to see their man so strong.
Even Liu Erlong was deeply shaken. At that moment, she finally understood why these girls held this younger brother of theirs in such high regard. Killing someone thirty levels above him—this was something that would shake the entire Douluo world!
Liu Erlong's beautiful eyes sparkled with a strange light. The female students who had come with Yun Feng from the cafeteria to watch the spectacle were now practically drooling over him. They had already thought Yun Feng was invincible, but now they saw just how fierce he could be. He was the perfect boyfriend template!
Dugu Yan looked at Yun Feng, who still appeared weak and on the verge of collapse, and her heart ached for him. With Xiao Wu and the others supporting him, Yun Feng finally had the strength to activate the Ghost Demon Blood Tribulation Technique to recover from his injuries. After all, it wasn't him who had been hurt—it was Tang San and the others! Yun Feng's complexion visibly improved.
"It's just that my Soul Power and stamina are depleted. Now that I have some stamina back, I'll just meditate to recover my Soul Power slowly. Don't worry about me!" Yun Feng said.
But despite his reassurance, Xiao Wu and the others were still concerned. After a flurry of checks and questions from the girls, Liu Erlong finally approached Yun Feng. Her gaze was unfocused, and Yun Feng, not thinking much of it, took the initiative to apologize.
"Auntie, I'm sorry for causing so much trouble for the academy!"
Zhu Zhuqing and the others exchanged strange looks, their eyes darting between Yun Feng and Liu Erlong, finally settling on Yun Feng with a "you're really playing with fire" expression. Liu Erlong naturally noticed the girls' gazes, but at this point, she couldn't deny anything. She simply glared at Yun Feng with her beautiful eyes. This troublesome boy, why did he have to call her "auntie" in front of so many people?!
Seeing that Liu Erlong didn't seem to mind, Yun Feng was secretly delighted, though he maintained a calm exterior. As for the girls' stares? Yun Feng had long since developed a thick skin. A little attention like this was nothing to him! What didn't kill him only made him stronger! (In terms of shamelessness, that is.)
Liu Erlong was momentarily stunned, but despite her embarrassment, she said, "It's fine. Someone came to our academy's doorstep to cause trouble. Killing them was justified. The Force Clan has long been expendable; it doesn't matter."
As she spoke, Liu Erlong exuded an air of authority. Yun Feng was momentarily captivated by her demeanor. It seemed that this was her true personality—the one he hadn't seen before. After all, the "Dragon Lady" from the original story wasn't the same as the Liu Erlong he had previously encountered. Now, with her shackles removed, Liu Erlong was gradually returning to her original self.
The subtle charm she unconsciously exuded was particularly captivating. The girls, too, seemed to be seeing Liu Erlong in a new light.
Liu Erlong, noticing the silence, touched her face uncertainly. "Is there something on my face?"
Yun Feng snapped out of his daze and joked, "Auntie, your face has my gaze on it!"
The girls chimed in, "So beautiful!"
Liu Erlong blushed slightly. "I'm already an old woman!"
Seeing her reaction, Yun Feng decided not to push it further. Overdoing it wouldn't be good. "Auntie, what about the repairs for the academy? It seems I've caused quite a bit of damage."
Yun Feng looked at the battlefield, which was covered in flames, frost, claw marks, and even a hundred-meter-long chasm. He felt a bit embarrassed.
Liu Erlong followed his gaze and frowned slightly, also feeling troubled. After a moment of thought, she waved over Yin Shu, who was in the midst of an animated discussion in the crowd. "Teacher Yin Shu, come here!"
Yin Shu, hearing the dean call her, was filled with joy. She hurried over, her eyes lingering on Yun Feng. That breathtaking strike of his had won over most of the women present, and she was no exception.
After rushing over, she heard the dean's gentle voice. "Yin Shu, announce that the academy will be closed for three days to repair the roads and damaged facilities."
Liu Erlong finished speaking, but Yin Shu remained standing there, staring at her. Liu Erlong asked, puzzled, "Teacher Yin Shu, is there something else?"
Yin Shu reluctantly glanced at Yun Feng once more, pouting cutely. "No, Dean."
Clearly, she didn't want to leave Yun Feng's side so soon. Liu Erlong couldn't help but sigh inwardly. If Yun Feng were willing, he could probably rally the entire female population of Lanba Academy to support him as the new leader.
The thought made her both amused and exasperated.
After sending Yin Shu away, the group fell into a brief silence. "Yun Feng, what do you think of Lanba Academy?" Liu Erlong suddenly asked.
Yun Feng, caught off guard by the question, thought for a moment before answering honestly, "The environment is beautiful."
Liu Erlong's lips twitched as she looked at the destruction Yun Feng had caused. The place was a mess—how could it be described as beautiful?! And what about the other advantages of Lanba Academy?!
Feeling Liu Erlong's palpable resentment, Yun Feng shivered and laughed awkwardly. "Ah, the folk customs are pure!"
Liu Erlong's resentment deepened. Was this little rascal mocking Lanba Academy? Just because some clueless trash student had offended him?!
Yun Feng could feel the intense hostility, but he really couldn't think of any other compliments. Of course, this only applied to him. For ordinary people, Lanba Academy was still a decent place. Although Yun Feng was also a commoner, he had many powerful backers. It's just that he didn't have certain things yet!
Xiao Wu and the others, seeing Yun Feng in this state, couldn't help but smile, their eyes curving into crescents. They were clearly delighted to see Yun Feng in such a predicament. Seeing him flustered was just too adorable!
Unable to withstand the atmosphere, Yun Feng finally lowered his head and said slowly, "Auntie, just tell me. What kind of opinion do you want from me?"
Seeing Yun Feng like this, Liu Erlong finally relaxed a bit. Thinking about the matter, she hesitated for a moment before deciding to speak. "Do you know about the Soul Master Grand Competition? In previous years, our Lanba Academy has hardly participated. But now..."
As she spoke, her gaze fell on Yun Feng and the others. The implication was clear.
Yun Feng naturally understood. Although he had originally come to Lanba Academy for this very purpose, he glanced at Liu Erlong's face and put on a troubled expression. "Auntie, it's not that I don't want to help you. But look at my current strength. Wouldn't it be unfair for me to join a beginner's competition?"
(End of Chapter)