At that moment,
The two had just exited their Martial Soul fusion state when three teachers from the Blue Tyrant Academy led the Shrek Seven Devils, approaching from the end of the small path.
Spirit Masters all had vision superior to ordinary people.
From a distance, the moment the two groups saw each other, everyone's expressions became strangely odd.
The three teachers were shocked to see an outsider there, and a male one at that. This young man had an unusual appearance and temperament, and his actions were very intimate.
Furthermore, under the stimulation of this male outsider, the dean had also changed from her usual state of depression, her temperament and spirit undergoing a huge transformation.
They all wore expressions of astonishment.
Outsiders might not know much about Liu Erlong's personal life, but they still knew a thing or two.
They knew their own academy head harbored an unrequited love, a source of constant worry and low spirits.
What was going on now?
Had she moved on?
Or had she liked this person, who would have been only a few years old ten years ago…
Holy crap!
Behind the three teachers of Blue Tyrant Academy,
Yu Xiaogang was suddenly stunned, a pained expression on his face, even squeezing out a few tears.
While he was performing his usual acting, he suddenly realized something.
No wonder Flender had come here; Blue Tyrant Academy actually belonged to Liu Erlong.
That made sense. As a member of the Golden Triangle himself, he'd failed to recruit Dai Mubai and the others, so naturally, it was up to the last person.
Gazing at the beautiful woman, even more stunning than she was twenty years ago, now with an added layer of mature charm,
Gangzi's heart instantly leaped with joy.
His greatest achievement in life was tricking Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong, two incredibly beautiful women, into his clutches.
But alas, Bibi Dong was too ruthless. The brutal purge she launched after becoming the Pope had completely extinguished his courage, and he dared not provoke her in the slightest.
And Liu Erlong was his own cousin, sharing the same grandfather, with blood relations within three generations.
Therefore, even though he was thrilled, he had to pretend to avoid suspicion,
to act like a gentleman, gentle, kind, and modest, righteous, wise, brave, and trustworthy, only staying because of his brother's coercion and out of consideration for their relationship.
That way, even if he got all the benefits, he'd still be the pure and unsullied perfect man. Others would even have to thank him for his consideration, forbearance, and magnanimity.
Thinking this, and seeing that the people around him had already noticed the unusual look on his face, Yu Xiaogang suddenly turned around and started to run back the way he came.
Then, predictably, Flender grabbed him by the shoulder.
They had worked together for many years; one could tell what the other was up to just by the look on their faces. Their cooperation was absolutely seamless.
The four-eyed cat-owl immediately lowered his voice in a pained and indignant tone:
"Xiaogang, how long are you going to keep running away? You're already here, don't you have the heart to not see her?"
Yu Xiaogang stopped in his tracks, secretly giving his old friend a thumbs-up for his reaction. He feigned great anger and said:
"Flender, did you know she was here all along? You've caused me so much trouble, you know?
"Blue Tyrant Academy, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon... I'm such a fool, I should have realized it sooner."
Flender chuckled, spreading his left arm in a gesture of helplessness. His right hand was already on Yu Xiaogang's shoulder, pushing him forward.
"Just a coincidence, let's go."
On the other side, Liu Erlong was initially very excited to see her former teammates.
No matter what, the three of them had once traveled the continent together, known as the Golden Triangle. They had even almost gotten married.
Twenty years of longing, and habits weren't so easily broken.
However...
When Liu Erlong saw Yu Xiaogang's zombie-like face,
an inexplicable excitement abruptly vanished, replaced by a feeling of disillusionment.
Not only was the filter shattered, but a strong sense of shame and aversion instantly welled up.
This unexpected change left Liu Erlong herself incredibly shocked.
What was going on? She had waited for twenty years without wavering, and yet, upon actually seeing him, she suddenly let go, saw things clearly, and understood?
Time seemed to fly.
Soon, the leader came to the door first, bowing respectfully:
"Director, there are several new Spirit Masters applying for positions. Five of them have spirit power exceeding level sixty, and there are three Spirit Saints.
We couldn't make the decision ourselves, so we came to ask for your instructions."
"Understood. You can leave first."
"Yes."
The three teachers departed.
Liu Erlong didn't immediately call over Flender and Yu Xiaogang. The feeling she'd experienced earlier had thrown her into a state of turmoil, and she hadn't figured out how to handle it.
Her thoughts shifted, and she suddenly turned to Qin Feng, asking, "Xiao Feng, what do you think of them?"
This was originally just a delaying tactic; she was only asking about the Martial Soul's reaction.
Since Qin Feng could fuse with the Fire Dragon Martial Soul, perhaps he would also have a chance to fuse with the Fire Dragon's owl and Luo Sanpao.
But unexpectedly, a hint of confusion appeared on Qin Feng's face. Then, he suddenly understood.
"How would I feel about people I don't even know? Sis, are you asking me to help assess them?
No problem, I'm the best at this kind of thing. Just watch."
Without waiting for Liu Erlong to react, he leaped and landed heavily in front of the Shrek crew.
He put his hands behind his back, trying to appear serious despite his youthful appearance.
He said proudly: "I'm Qin Feng. State your names, Martial Souls, and spirit power levels."
Flender frowned when he looked at the boisterous young man in front of him.
He had vaguely felt that something wasn't right. Now he finally realized that Liu Erlong's attitude was the problem.
His old friend, whom he hadn't seen in twenty years, how could she be so indifferent? Like a complete stranger? Even if she really didn't know them, wouldn't she be a little more welcoming when three Spirit Saints and two Spirit Emperors came to join?
Yu Xiaogang was also surprised.
In his imagination, the other party should have been overjoyed, cried their eyes out, and even been on the verge of death.
Why did her face seem to carry a hint of resistance?
Immediately, he put on a painful expression of suppressed longing and murmured, "Erlong?"
It would have been better if Yu Xiaogang hadn't spoken. The moment he did, Liu Erlong's expression instantly changed again.
An even stronger sense of aversion surged in her heart, making her feel as if every hair on her body was about to explode. She felt a wave of nausea, and she ran back to her wooden house, leaving those outside behind.
This time, even Nangong Lingyun was quite surprised.
But he quickly realized that it was very likely that Qian Xunji's methods had been broken and he had suffered a backlash.
The Chaos Holy Spirit was the ultimate in spiritual power, and its illusion abilities far surpassed Qian Xunji.
However, he had never used it on his subordinates or the women he wanted to pursue, and the reason was right here.
The stronger the illusion, the more intense the backlash once it's broken, especially when it involves the mind. One must be extremely cautious.
Seeing Liu Erlong run away, both Flender and Yu Xiaogang's expressions drastically changed.
Yu Xiaogang, in particular, could no longer maintain the pretense of not wanting to meet, his expression becoming incredibly anxious.
(End of Chapter)