Chapter 375: Drinking

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Zeng Yi's residence.

Zeng Yi was sitting in the pavilion, drinking tea and chatting with Yu Xiaogang.

However, Zeng Yi could tell that Yu Xiaogang was somewhat distracted and seemed anxious. It seemed that he was still worried about his disciple, Tang San.

Zeng Yi naturally knew that Tang San was safe and sound, but as a teacher, it would be strange if Yu Xiaogang could calmly drink tea and chat with him after learning that his disciple was assassinated.

After a while, a pleasant voice echoed in the courtyard. Zeng Yi's face darkened upon hearing the voice, and then a graceful figure burst into the courtyard.

"Zeng Yi! Huh? Who is this?"

Upon seeing Zeng Yi sitting in the pavilion, Hu Liena's expression became excited, but when she noticed the presence of a stranger, she couldn't help but ask in confusion.

Zeng Yi saw Hu Liena naturally walk over to him and took a seat, with a somewhat helpless look in his eyes.

"Can you please knock next time?" Zeng Yi glanced at Hu Liena beside him, this person really becoming more and more outrageous, she actually treated his residence as her own?

Wait a minute, he was actually on her turf, it seemed that it really was her home.

Thinking about this, Zeng Yi felt somewhat exhausted.

This person has changed! She is no longer the one who used to dislike me.

As Zeng Yi thought back to Hu Liena's initial cold attitude towards him, and how she gradually became more familiar and even started liking him, he realized that she wanted to enjoy a sweet romance before getting married.

Indeed, this feeling can make one indulge in it. Just think back to when he was in love, he couldn't bear to be away from the other person even for a moment.

Looking at the happy smile on Hu Liena's face, Zeng Yi couldn't help but reminisce about his first love.

But in the end, Zeng Yi understood the true meaning of life.

Is there a game more enjoyable than love?

Is a girlfriend sweeter than cultivating sword arts?

Having seen through the truth of life, Zeng Yi's thoughts naturally became deeper and his spirit seemed to have ascended.

In this life and previous lives, he had more than thirty years of spiritual realization, which allowed his sword to become even faster.

This is also the reason why I have always stood above others.

Zeng Yi couldn't help but look at the [Ronin Sword] hanging at his waist, stroking the cold sword handle, his eyes soft but with a hint of coldness, as if gazing at his lover.

Indeed, only by looking at you can my thoughts calm down.

Yes, Hu Liena was very close to Zeng Yi, and he could even smell her warm and enticing fragrance, causing his heart to beat faster and his blood to boil.

"Who is this sir?"

Upon seeing the middle-aged man opposite them, Hu Liena, who had naturally walked over to Zeng Yi, asked in excitement, but when she saw the stranger, she couldn't help but question.

"This is my teacher from Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang, also known as Grandmaster. You can call him Grandmaster too." Zeng Yi smiled and introduced Yu Xiaogang to Hu Liena.

After hearing Zeng Yi's words, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but feel speechless. When did his nickname become "Grandmaster"? It was clearly a title given by someone else. How come it had a different meaning when it came out of your mouth?

Yu Xiaogang looked at the beautiful girl sitting next to Zeng Yi, her appearance not inferior to the female disciples in their academy.

Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but glance at Zeng Yi, who looked somewhat embarrassed. This guy really liked to play with fire and flirt with girls. There were even two girls in the academy who couldn't stop thinking about you, neglecting tea and food. And now, within just over half a month of being in the Spirit Hall, you've hooked up with another girl.

"Who is this girl?"

Yu Xiaogang had just spoken when Hu Liena introduced herself, "Grandmaster, hello, I'm Zeng Yi's fiancee, Hu Liena. You can call me Xiao Na."

At Hu Liena's words, Yu Xiaogang widened his eyes, his expression amazed as he looked at Hu Liena.

He knew that Zeng Yi's betrothed was the Holy Saintess of the Spirit Hall. Since this girl claimed to be Zeng Yi's fiancee, she must be the princess of the Spirit Hall.

Yu Xiaogang also knew that the Holy Saintess of the Spirit Hall was the most talented and powerful spirit master among the younger generation. Alongside her, were the other outstanding spirit masters of their generation who were hailed as the strongest golden generation by the Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall.

And this golden generation would lead the talented spirit masters to represent the Spirit Hall in the tournament.

The Spirit Hall team would undoubtedly be the strongest team in the tournament and also the strongest opponent for Yu Xiaogang's Shrek team.

Looking at the girl in front of him, Yu Xiaogang's expression turned serious.

Just as Hu Liena finished introducing herself, she suddenly remembered something.

"Grandmaster, you are a teacher at Shrek Academy, right?"

Seeing Hu Liena's surprised expression, Yu Xiaogang nodded somewhat blankly, "Have you heard of our Shrek Academy?"

Hu Liena nodded, "Of course, I heard that your Shrek team has performed exceptionally well in the Heaven Dou region, and is a formidable team. I'm looking forward to facing the Shrek team."

As Hu Liena spoke, her eyes revealed unparalleled confidence. She didn't believe the Shrek team could pose any threat to her Spirit Hall team.

Indeed, the Spirit Hall team she led had three Spirit Kings and four Spirit Ancestors. With just the team's composition, it could intimidate a large number of teams.

Hu Liena had inquired about the powerful teams that crossed the regions of the Heaven Dou and the Star Luo, but didn't delve too deeply into it because she had absolute confidence in her Spirit Hall team.

In the eyes of other teams, this tournament was a fierce battle. But in the eyes of the Spirit Hall team, it was just a showcase, a graduation ceremony personally held by the Supreme Pontiff.

And the gift was the championship reward of three spirit bones.

Zeng Yi stood up, pulled Hu Liena to the side, and whispered, "Um, my teacher has finally come to see me. Can you let me talk to him in peace?"

Seeing Hu Liena agree so readily, Zeng Yi couldn't help but be surprised.

"You mean it?"

Seeing Zeng Yi's expression, Hu Liena was speechless. Was she being unreasonable and clingy?

"Yes, are you happy now?" Hu Liena rolled her eyes at Zeng Yi. Since that woman, Qian Renxue, wasn't here, she was mainly here to see if she was pestering her man.

These days, Hu Liena hadn't let her guard down, be it during the day or even at night. What if someone tried to rob their home?

Since that woman wasn't here, Hu Liena felt somewhat relieved.

"Then go ahead and have a good chat. I won't disturb you!"

After saying that, Hu Liena turned and waved to Yu Xiaogang over there, indicating her departure, and then happily walked away.

Seeing Hu Liena finally leave, Zeng Yi couldn't help but sigh with relief, feeling a sense of relaxation in his body and mind.

"Haha, you look just like a henpecked husband afraid of his wife." Yu Xiaogang, who had seen Zeng Yi walking over, couldn't help but laugh and tease him.

"Grandmaster, you can even crack jokes now." Zeng Yi sat on the stone bench, pouring himself a cup of tea to drink.

After a while, Yu Xiaogang looked at Zeng Yi and asked with a serious expression, "Zeng Yi, are you close to her?"

Hearing this, Zeng Yi was momentarily taken aback, "I suppose so."

"Then, are you really planning to go ahead like this?"

Zeng Yi naturally knew what Yu Xiaogang meant and couldn't help but force a bitter smile.

"If I don't plan to, how can I change it? It's not something I can decide."

Hearing Zeng Yi's words, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, many things are beyond our control. Sigh."

Yu Xiaogang knew that if Zeng Yi married the Holy Saintess of the Spirit Hall, it would mean he would forever be tied to the Spirit Hall's ship.

But his disciple, Tang San, came from the Clear Sky Sect, and due to the unreconcilable enmity between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall, Tang San and Zeng Yi were like deeply bonded brothers. However, the two sides represented irreconcilable contradictions.

In the future, these two brothers would inevitably become opponents.

As someone who had witnessed their growth, Yu Xiaogang couldn't bear to see this scene.

The two of them drank tea in the courtyard and chatted for a long time, until it grew dark.

Zeng Yi originally wanted Yu Xiaogang to stay here, but he chose to stay at a hotel in the city instead.

He had complicated emotions towards the Spirit Hall now, and if it weren't for Zeng Yi, Yu Xiaogang really didn't want to stay in this place for a moment.

After Yu Xiaogang left, there was only Zeng Yi left in the courtyard.

Zeng Yi looked up at the newly risen moon, sighed, picked up his tea cups and put them away, then took out a bottle of wine and started drinking alone while enjoying the moon.

"It seems that you are quite close with him."

A gentle voice suddenly sounded behind Zeng Yi, causing him to jump in surprise, nearly tipping the wine cup from his hand.

Zeng Yi awkwardly caught the cup, turned around, and saw Bibi Dong standing behind him, her pair of deep and mysterious eyes locking onto him, causing his spirit to tremble.

"Hehe, it turns out to be the Supreme Pontiff. What can I do for you?" Zeng Yi laughed awkwardly and asked.

Bibi Dong didn't speak, but stared at the seat where Yu Xiaogang had sat for a long time without saying a word.

Seeing her like this, Zeng Yi also felt somewhat awkward, but due to her identity and strength, he didn't dare to make any moves.

After a while, Bibi Dong walked over and sat in Yu Xiaogang's seat. With a wave of her slender jade hand, two bottles of Ice Heaven Spirit Spring Wine and two wine cups appeared on the table.

"Come, let's drink together."