118. Yu Xiaogang and Tang San

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Flender's refusal to answer further only solidified Liu Erlong's suspicion, prompting her to sigh softly. With a tinge of sadness, she questioned Flender, "Flender, why are you doing this?"

"Mistress."

"Shut up!"

Two scolding voices erupted almost simultaneously, one from Flender and the other from Liu Erlong.

Confronted with his master's killing gaze, Ma Hongjun involuntarily shrank back, wisely closing his mouth.

After this unified scolding, an awkward silence hung in the air once more.

Sometimes, seemingly minor misunderstandings can lead to significant impacts. Just like the present situation. Flender wanted to explain, yet upon seeing Liu Erlong's expression that seemed to say, "I'll catch your lies," he felt helpless.

And for Liu Erlong, observing Flender's hesitance only heightened her unease and a peculiar fluster. An unexpected sense of fear seemed to grip her.

"Second dragon. No, soul beast???"

Amidst the jungle, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San were trailing behind Liu Erlong's path. What greeted them, however, was a pile of decaying meat on the ground and the purple soul ring hovering above it.

Yu Xiaogang's eas unhappy. What did this mean? It was already outrageous enough that a thousand-year-old soul beast managed to slip away from the grasp of a soul sage like Liu Erlong.

But now, they couldn't even capture it alive? Did it have to be killed on the spot? Or was this a ploy to prevent Tang San from smoothly obtaining the spirit ring, and to coerce a statement from him?

In his agitation, Yu Xiaogang completely overlooked that the problem lay not with Liu Erlong, but with himself. If it weren't for him, a powerful soul master, who couldn't even fend off a thousand-year-old soul beast and was actively targeted by it, why would Liu Erlong have shifted from attacking to protecting him? It made sense for the soul beast to seize the opportunity and escape through this vulnerability.

Liu Erlong, after all, was just a Soul Sage with limited capabilities. Unlike Bibi Dong, who could crush a thousand-year-old soul beast with ease.

However, in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, it was possible that Liu Erlong hadn't employed her full strength, allowing the soul beast to slip away and thereby causing Tang San to lose his soul ring. Thus, his brief sentence carried a mixture of resentment and doubt.

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong's face went pale. Yet, the awkward atmosphere was eventually shattered.

Ning Fengzhi cast an inexplicable look at Yu Xiaogang and then at the slightly anxious Liu Erlong. A bit of suspicion blossomed within him. Simultaneously, a mocking smile surfaced within him.

He probably understood the reasoning behind the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clans actions. That was only reasonable.

Shame, indeed. Suppressing it was normal. It was already quite generous that Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian hadn't strangled the "talented" Yu Xiaogang back then. Had it been him, Uncle Jian and Uncle Bone would likely have dealt with the interloper in a less forgiving manner.

Securing someone else's possession could be considered a skill. But trying to secure your own possession? Well, one could justifiably annihilate it. At the very least, it would go out in a dignified manner.

But Ning Fengzhi's eyes were clouded and hard to decipher. If his conjecture was correct, it would be a catastrophe. From the upheavals at the Spirit Hall in the past to the disbandment of the Golden Iron Triangle and now his acceptance of Clear Sky Douluo's son as his disciple, each event fit together to form a nearly complete loop. While it lacked specific details, the framework was evident.

However, as if just noticing the others present, Yu Xiaogang's stern and serious countenance shifted to one of embarrassment. "I have met Sect Master Ning, His Majesty Sword Douluo, His Majesty Bone Douluo, and Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Oh, look at that! The pertinent details delivered right there. Liu Erlong, a Soul Sage, didn't even recognize Xue Qinghe, the crown prince of Heaven Dou Empire. How could you, a great Academic Soul Master, casually identify Xue Qinghe in the midst of the crowd? Of course, the possibility of a chance encounter wasn't dismissed. But let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's disciples look into those possibilities.

Two clever individuals are like foxes playing cards; they fear having a poor hand. Against opponents of the same caliber, calculation is of little use.

Ning Fengzhi chuckled internally, feigning surprise on his face. "I've long heard about your esteemed reputation, but never did I expect to meet you today."

"I don't dare to claim such an illustrious title," Yu Xiaogang modestly responded, but he accepted the praise for having broad knowledge without any resistance.

Afterward, Yu Xiaogang seemed to notice Flender standing not far from Liu Erlong. He greeted Flender with a touch of embarrassment, displaying no suspicious behavior or expression.

Meeting an old friend once again, Yu Xiaogang was naturally quite excited. However, his disciple Tang San was fixated on Xiao Wu, who was beside Lu Yuan. He paid no heed to Lu Yuan's increasingly hostile glances.

Some obsessions aren't easily ridden of. Or, to put it more precisely, the ones that are easy to discard aren't true obsessions. Tang San harbored two obsessions at the moment.

His first obsession was to reduce this infuriating Lu Yuan to ashes.

His second obsession was to reclaim Xiao Wu.

Nervously tugging at the corner of Lu Yuan's clothes, Xiao Wu appeared somewhat uneasy and slightly repulsed by Tang San.

Lu Yuan affectionately rubbed Xiao Wu's head and leaned close to whisper comforting words in her ear, all while pointedly ignoring Tang San's dangerously intense gaze.

Yet, Tang San swiftly regained his composure, concealing his intent. Until he's absolutely certain, he won't reveal his murderous intent or any other negative emotions. For him, lurking in the shadows is a return to his former line of work. Sooner or later, he'll have Lu Yuan do the same.

Looking at Lu Yuan and Xiao Wu lost in their kiss, oblivious to the world around them, Tang San, who had been served a hearty helping of jealousy, almost forgot his internal monologue before he finished his silent cursing.

His chest heaving, Tang San appeared visibly angry from the outside. But realizing his impulsiveness, he turned his head away, avoiding the heartrending sight before him. He feared that giving in to his impulses would lead him to act recklessly, possibly leading to fatal consequences.

The thought of revenge pulsed through Tang San's mind. He consoled himself, stating that revenge was best served cold, a sentiment he clung to as he tried to contain his anger.

Following a brief exchange, Yu Xiaogang looked at the young individuals around him with mild bewilderment and asked in hushed tones, "Who among them is going to get the soul ring?"

"Xiao Ao, Xiao Wu, and my utterly foolish disciple" Flender nonchalantly replied with a glint in his eye.

Flender had overheard the conversation between Lu Yuan and Ning Fengzhi, the master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. While he might not have heard every word, he had a decent grasp of Xiao Wu's identity.

However, some ideals were more valuable than even 100,000-year spirit rings and bones. Hence, Flender pretended not to know, willingly bestowing this favor upon Lu Yuan.

It wasn't that he was being insincere with an old friend; he simply wanted to maintain the illusion of ignorance. So, it's not that he doesn't know; he just chooses not to.

Yu Xiaogang was left with many questions. That's all that can be said about that.

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