Chapter 127: Entangled By Nightmares

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan

News traveled quickly.

"Fengzhi, what exactly is this Gu Yi up to?" Gu Rong couldn't comprehend it.

First, he shared precious cultivation techniques, and now he also plans to sell his self-created spirit skills. Does he really care so little about these techniques and skills?

There isn't a second person like Gu Yi on the entire Douluo Continent.

"No matter what, since he plans to sell them, we should accept it. As long as Uncle Sword and Uncle Bone are here, we don't have to fear any tricks from Gu Yi" Ning Fengzhi said.

He couldn't understand Gu Yi either, but with two powerful Title Douluo backing him up and his own auxiliary skills, Ning Fengzhi believed no one in the world could stop them.

The two people listening were also confident. Although they had mentioned before that they might not be able to kill Gu Yi, defeating him shouldn't be a problem.

...

Shrek Academy

"Ah... huff... huff..."

Once again, Liu Erlong woke up from a nightmare, her face filled with terror, breathing heavily.

"What's happening to me?" she wondered.

It took a few minutes for Liu Erlong to come to her senses. She covered her face with her hands and curled up on the bed in pain.

Ever since returning from Tianwen Academy, every time she fell asleep, she would have nightmares. Whatever she feared came to haunt her. Again and again, countless times, she couldn't find any way to stop these nightmares.

In her dreams, she was brutally tortured by those she had killed in the past, both humans and spirit beasts. The sensations were incredibly real, and she could remember the pain of being torn apart and devoured.

Her mental state was constantly on the verge of collapse.

She had become haggard beyond recognition. As a Spirit Saint, her physical condition was even worse than that of an ordinary person.

The once-feared Liu Erlong, known as the Slaughtering Corner, now resembled a frightened little girl, curled up on the bed, helpless—a stark contrast to her former self.

"Erlong, are you okay?" a voice called from outside.

Liu Erlong heard it and quickly hid her vulnerability. With so many issues at the academy and Xiaogang still recuperating, she couldn't afford to drag everyone down.

"I'm fine, Flender," she replied, not explaining further to avoid suspicion from Flender.

"Good. I've found Qin Ming, and he has a student with the Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Spirit. It might help with Xiaogang's recovery. Do you want to come?" Flender asked.

Liu Erlong immediately agreed.

Tang San accompanied them, given the importance of the teachers' health. Tang San still didn't know what Gu Yi had done to him, as he hadn't noticed any changes.

Unbeknownst to him, his martial spirit would never evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor, losing what could be considered the most important thing in his life.

As for Xiao Wu, whose cultivation had been sealed by Gu Yi, she didn't join them. She had become diligent, having lost the support of her hundred-thousand-year cultivation, and could only cultivate painstakingly without shortcuts.

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Heaven Dou Imperial Academy

Qin Ming was very friendly towards Flender and the others, as they were from his alma mater.

"Dean, who needs the treatment?" Qin Ming asked, with Ye Lingling, wearing a black veil, by his side.

"Qin Ming, it's not us but Yu Xiaogang, known as the Grandmaster, who needs treatment. This must be the famed inheritor of the Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Spirit. She indeed has an extraordinary presence," Flender said politely. Having navigated the spirit master world for years, he had learned the art of survival and interaction.

"Ye Lingling, please help them," Qin Ming said. He had already discussed the matter with Ye Lingling, and she had agreed to assist.

"I can help, but my mother usually doesn't make house calls. You'll need to bring him over yourselves in three days. She's currently studying pharmacology and won't see anyone," Ye Lingling explained.

Flender hesitated, unsure of how to proceed.

Since the incident, Yu Xiaogang had locked himself in his room, researching martial spirit theories and methods to restore his martial spirit, barely eating or sleeping, consumed by his obsession. Getting him to come out would be difficult.

"Alright, can you give us an address? We'll bring the patient ourselves," Liu Erlong interjected.

Ye Lingling provided the address. Over the years, her mother had stopped practicing medicine publicly due to her high cultivation and the significant spirit power consumption involved. Only Qin Ming's plea had convinced her to help this time.

"Thank you, we'll be there in three days," Flender assured.

...

Outside Shrek Academy

"Flender, you and Tang San go back first. I have something to take care of," Liu Erlong said, heading in a different direction.

Flender was puzzled. He had thoroughly investigated Liu Erlong's matters, knowing she rarely left the academy except for special circumstances, especially with Yu Xiaogang's current state.

Tang San found the direction familiar but he was more focused on his teacher's condition.

With her Spirit Saint cultivation, Liu Erlong quickly reached a familiar entrance but didn't go through the main gate. Instead, she sneaked in discreetly and hid her presence.

Soon, she arrived at a door labeled "Dean's Office." She opened the door and entered, confirming no one was inside.

"What a desolate office," she remarked. Liu Erlong also had an office from her time as dean, and even though she rarely stayed there, she had at least placed a few books and potted plants for decoration.

(End Of Chapter)