Bringing Gu Yuena back to Spirit City

Gu Yuena glanced at Tang San, her tone frosty, "Sorry, I'm not interested in that 'Shrek' thing. Wherever Ao Tian goes, I'll go."

Tang San felt quite uncomfortable. The goddess he liked preferred someone else, and the person she liked didn't seem to reciprocate her feelings.

He couldn't help but recall Grandmaster's encouragement and silently rallied himself.

Grandmaster once told Tang San that he, too, had once pursued a goddess. Despite his poor talent in cultivation and mediocre martial soul, as well as average looks, he used his talents to win her over. (T/N: RIP, Bozo)

Therefore, Grandmaster encouraged Tang San not to give up easily, because once he did, he'd lose the chance forever.

Hearing Gu Yuena's words, Tang San desperately hoped that Ao Tian would also choose to attend Shrek Academy.

Seeing that Ao Tian and Gu Yuena were ignoring him, Tang San could only return to his own bunk, lean against the head of the bed, and start to miss his dad.

In his first year at Nuoding Academy, when he returned home during the break, he found out that his dad was seriously ill, unable to even lift a forging hammer. He barely survived with the help of Grandpa Jack.

In these years, his dad's condition had improved somewhat and was close to his state from back then.

"This time I go home, I must find a way to forge the Godly Zhuge Crossbow. With the Godly Zhuge Crossbow, if I fight against Ao Tian again, maybe I can win," Tang San thought to himself.

However, the destructive power of the Godly Zhuge Crossbow was too terrifying. He didn't want to use it unless it was absolutely necessary.

"Ao Tian, are we really going to that 'Shrek Academy'?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.

At twelve years old, Xiao Wu still looked the same. Her long black hair was combed into a long scorpion braid, cascading down to her thighs.

Her body, which had been flat, was beginning to develop. The school uniform was now stretched into a slight curve, and her slender waist led to two exceptionally eye-catching long legs.

Her legs were proportionally longer than an average person's, but it didn't look out of place. Instead, it added a unique charm to her.

Her big eyes were still watery, and her round face, coupled with her delicate and petite features, made her look extremely cute and endearing. With just one look, people couldn't help but feel a sense of tenderness.

"Do you want to go?" Ao Tian asked in return.

Xiao Wu stuck out her little pink tongue, saying, "Whatever, as long as you go, I'll go too. Staying by your side is the safest."

She vowed that in such a dangerous human world, she absolutely couldn't leave Ao Tian's side.

"In that case, you don't need to care whether I go or not," Ao Tian said with a smile.

He continued, "I've invited you to my home several times. Are you still not going this time?"

Xiao Wu looked at Gu Yuena. With Ao Tian and Gu Yuena by her side, she rarely made decisions on her own.

Regarding whether to go to Spirit City or not, she had always maintained a unified decision with Gu Yuena.

Gu Yuena didn't like humans, especially in cities like Spirit City with many Titled Douluos. She didn't like them at all. Therefore, despite Ao Tian's numerous invitations, she never agreed.

The hands of those Titled Douluos were stained with the blood of spirit beasts. Even 100,000-year spirit beasts had died at their hands.

Although Ao Tian promised to address the issues between spirit beasts and humans, as long as this issue wasn't resolved, Gu Yuena's hatred for humans wouldn't waver.

But thinking that Ao Tian had already invited them many times, it wouldn't be good to refuse again. Gu Yuena nodded slightly, saying, "Then I'll go take a look."

If she were alone, she wouldn't go to such a dangerous place. After all, her injuries hadn't fully recovered.

"Then I'll go too," Xiao Wu said.

Ao Tian smiled and said, "Hmm, alright, let's set off early tomorrow morning." After five years of being together, how could he not have any feelings for Gu Yuena?

However, without approval from Bibi Dong, he maintained a strict attitude towards Gu Yuena throughout these five years, avoiding any ambiguous interactions. He didn't want to complicate things in case he ended up stealing her heart, only for Bibi Dong to disapprove.

His numerous invitations for Gu Yuena to visit Spirit City were aimed at letting Bibi Dong get to know Gu Yuena. If Bibi Dong found her suitable, he would then officially express his feelings to Gu Yuena.

"Alright," Gu Yuena agreed. Her heart was also starting to feel a bit excited. She had heard Ao Tian mention Bibi Dong many times, and now she would finally get to meet her. She really wanted to see just how outstanding this woman was to capture Ao Tian's unwavering devotion, and whether she was truly superior to her.

Hearing Ao Tian invite Gu Yuena and Xiao Wu to his home, Tang San secretly perked up his ears. Unfortunately, Ao Tian didn't reveal any more information. Tang San still couldn't forget about Ao Tian's background, and the more abnormal Ao Tian became, the more curious Tang San became about his family's origins.

Hearing Gu Yuena agree to go to Ao Tian's house, Tang San's mood instantly soured. He sat on his bed, looking somewhat displeased, frequently glancing at Gu Yuena, hoping that this girl would notice his melancholy.

He was melancholic for her, and he hoped she would see it.

Liking someone in secret, but being inadvertently hurt by them, hiding in a corner alone in sadness, hoping that the girl would notice his sorrow and be moved by it – who could understand this feeling?

However, Tang San was destined to be sad in vain. Gu Yuena never looked his way.

That night, Tang San spent it in depression. At dawn, when the sky was just beginning to brighten, he left Nuoding Academy and returned to Holy Spirit Village.

The other work-study students were also eager to leave. After spending an extra night at the academy, their hearts were already set on going home.

Ao Tian, on the other hand, wasn't in a hurry. After the two girls finished washing up, they went to an outside restaurant to have a hearty breakfast. Then, they summoned the Dragon Horse, boarded the luxurious carriage, and leisurely headed toward Spirit City.

The three of them sat in the comfortable carriage.

Gu Yuena looked at the Dragon Horse pulling the carriage in front of them with great curiosity and asked, "Ao Tian, I heard that it was only five years ago when you accompanied Xiao Wu to Star Dou Forest for the first time that you allowed it to evolve into a spirit beast. I'm very curious, what level of strength does it have now?"

Ao Tian smiled but didn't say anything. Instead, the Dragon Horse spoke for itself, "Sister, Master says that I now possess the strength of a 100,000-year spirit beast."

It had the voice of a young girl, sounding very crisp and giving off a sense of purity.

"So fast," Gu Yuena exclaimed. It was truly frightening for a regular horse to evolve into a 100,000-year spirit beast in just five years.

As Ao Tian's mount, he naturally didn't hesitate to bestow opportunities upon the Dragon Horse from time to time. If he didn't intentionally suppress it, the Dragon Horse's strength would be even greater.

After the shock subsided, Gu Yuena thought about it and found that it was Ao Tian's doing, which made it easier for her to accept.

"I'm curious, where did you acquire it?" Gu Yuena asked. She had seen Ao Tian use these methods before, but she had always wanted to know.