Chapter 274: Liu Erlong’s Strange Behavior, Beyond Strange!

At this moment, Dugu Bo's voice came from the side: "Little monster, you've finally finished absorbing the soul bone. I've been waiting for you here for almost two days."

Su Ming felt a bit embarrassed and replied, "Old monster, that was pretty fast, okay? You think a hundred-thousand-year soul bone is easy to absorb? Look at my current level, there's no way I could absorb it as fast as you!"

Dugu Bo smiled and asked, "So, did the soul bone give you any good soul skills?"

Satisfied, Dugu Bo nodded and explained, "The Wind Demon Snake is indeed known for its speed. This soul bone provides a dodging skill, something like a snake's slithering movement. After activating it, my speed increases by two hundred percent for a short time."

Su Ming was a bit surprised, thinking Dugu Bo had really lucked out. This soul skill seemed tailor-made for him, perfectly suited for evading attacks and wearing down opponents from a distance.

"Alright, we've been away for quite a while. We should hurry back to Heaven Dou City and also check which academy Tang San and his group ended up at."

"We need to act quickly. If Tang San feels pressured and completely fuses with the soul bone, things will become much more difficult."

Dugu Bo nodded slowly, and they both prepared to leave. Before they departed, Dugu Bo reinforced the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with an even more potent poison barrier. Without his antidote, even Tang Hao wouldn't be able to breach the defenses.

A month earlier, Yu Xiaogang and his group had also set out for Heaven Dou City. Under Flender's guidance, they arrived at Blue Tyrant Academy, which happened to be recruiting new teachers.

On their way, they unexpectedly ran into Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Tianheng, who explained the situation and what had transpired between them and Su Ming.

Yu Xiaogang sighed, realizing that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had completely fallen out with Su Ming. But it didn't matter anymore—he'd take things one step at a time.

Yu Xiaogang then turned to Yu Tianheng and said, "Tianheng, you should return to the clan to recover from your injuries. Once you're healed, come to find me in Heaven Dou City. But you can't go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy anymore."

Yu Tianheng, though unwilling, had no other choice. If he dared to step foot in Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Su Ming would likely kill him without hesitation. This time, Su Ming had shown mercy only because of Yu Yuanzhen's presence—otherwise, things would have been much worse than just broken limbs.

Now, Yu Tianheng felt a deep, inexplicable fear toward Su Ming.

Yu Xiaogang had no intention of giving up on a talent like Yu Tianheng. After all, with four members of the Shrek team leaving, they needed new recruits.

Not long after, without knowing it, Yu Xiaogang and Flender's group joined Blue Tyrant Academy.

When they arrived for their assessment, the strength of Flender's group shocked the examiners, who immediately took them to meet the headmistress, Liu Erlong.

In the back of the academy, Liu Erlong was watering her flowers when she saw Yu Xiaogang and the others approaching. The watering can slipped from her hands, crashing to the ground.

Her eyes ignited with fury. Finally, Yu Xiaogang had come! She had learned from Su Ming's diary about all the ways Yu Xiaogang had deceived her—an utter scumbag. Even though he had known that they might be related by blood, he had still toyed with her emotions!

If it weren't for the system's restrictions, Liu Erlong would've rushed over to beat Yu Xiaogang the moment she found out the truth. She had been holding onto this anger for nearly six years, and it hadn't lessened. In fact, it had only grown.

Liu Erlong, known for her fiery temper, was the type to resolve matters immediately. To make her suppress this rage for six long years was torture. But now, she no longer had to hold back!

She looked at Yu Xiaogang and Flender and said, "Xiaogang, Flender, you finally came!"

Flender was confused, wondering why Liu Erlong said "finally." Had she known they were coming?

Liu Erlong turned her blazing eyes toward Yu Xiaogang. "Xiaogang, you finally decided to come find me? How come you're not still hiding? You've been avoiding me for over ten years, haven't you?"

Yu Xiaogang hadn't expected Liu Erlong to be the headmistress of Blue Tyrant Academy. When he looked at Flender, he realized Flender had deliberately orchestrated this meeting!

Flender whispered, "Xiaogang, you've been avoiding Erlong for so long. It's time to let it go. Even though you can't... you know... function anymore, you still can't hide from her forever."

Yu Xiaogang glanced at Liu Erlong. Her fiery figure and alluring appearance stirred something within him, but the feeling quickly vanished. To him, Liu Erlong wasn't quite as beautiful as Bibi Dong, but she had the advantage of an impressive figure. Unfortunately, he could only admire from afar now, as he had become a "rootless man."

Back then, he had been on the verge of marrying Liu Erlong. Just when he was about to make her his, her biological father, Yu Luomian, had appeared and revealed that they were cousins, ruining everything!

Of course, Yu Xiaogang had long suspected their familial connection. Even though Liu Erlong's spirit was a mutated fire dragon and not the traditional Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, its appearance was almost identical—only the attributes and color differed.

At the time, as a self-proclaimed "theory master," Yu Xiaogang had done his own investigation and found scattered clues. While he didn't know who Erlong's father was, he was sure they were related by blood. But he didn't care—Erlong was unaware of her heritage, and as long as he followed his plan, he could have her. Losing Bibi Dong? No problem, Liu Erlong was a decent consolation prize.

In the end, though, his plans were foiled. Liu Erlong was Yu Luomian's illegitimate daughter, and Yu Luomian's influence in the clan made sure his marriage was stopped.

Now, Yu Xiaogang was about to leave. He knew Flender would stop him, and when that happened, he planned to put on a heartfelt display of emotion. Hopefully, it would wipe away the past ten years of avoidance, and they could reconnect. Eventually, he would rekindle Liu Erlong's feelings for him.

Once she learned about his condition, he was sure she'd do everything she could to find a cure for him. Though he was now "rootless," Yu Xiaogang was no longer as desperate as before. He believed that somewhere on the continent, there was a spirit that could heal him.

As Yu Xiaogang was lost in his fantasy, a sudden force slammed into his abdomen!