Chapter 126: Unexpected Person

After a deep and meaningful conversation, Tang Yuehua felt Gu Yi's love for her. The surging, overwhelming affection was undeniable.

"Don't leave me again. In this lifetime, I only have you," she said.

As Gu Yi walked back to Tianwen Academy, he reflected on Tang Yuehua's heartfelt words during their intimate moment, feeling a mix of emotions. The extraordinary world he found himself in was indeed vastly different from his previous life. Most renowned women on the Douluo Continent seemed to lead unhappy lives.

Bibi Dong was like this, Qian Renxue was like this, and even Tang Yuehua was like this.

Gu Yi had previously thought that, despite her inability to increase her cultivation, Tang Yuehua had a decent life, studying etiquette and teaching students. But today, he realized that even those who seemed carefree had their own troubles. Yuexuan appeared glamorous, teaching nobility etiquette, but it was essentially just a high-level information-gathering point for the Clear Sky Clan.

Moreover, not long ago, Tang Hao had come to question Tang Yuehua. He asked if she had revealed the clan's secret techniques to Gu Yi.

Though Tang Yuehua hadn't inherited the Clear Sky Hammer or had enough spirit power to cultivate the clan's ultimate techniques, her two elder brothers had always been very protective of their little sister and had discussed these techniques in her presence.

The confrontation naturally led to a heated argument, and they parted on bad terms.

For Tang Hao, the clan was always his top priority.

This made it easy for Gu Yi to win Tang Yuehua over with his tenderness and affection. Mistrust is a terrible feeling.

Returning to the academy in the morning, Gu Yi found someone waiting outside his room.

"Teacher, where did you go so early?" Ning Rongrong asked.

She hadn't expected that when she chose a time when everyone else was still asleep to visit Gu Yi, she would miss him and end up feeding mosquitoes for half the morning.

"Is there something you need?" Gu Yi asked.

Ning Rongrong got straight to the point. As the future heir of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and an auxiliary spirit master, she understood just how amazing the self-created spirit skills Gu Yi taught them were.

"I want to discuss a deal with you," she said. Since understanding the value of self-created spirit skills, Ning Rongrong knew their rarity. She wouldn't have made this request to anyone else, but Gu Yi seemed different, willing to share his painstakingly developed techniques with the world.

"Come in and talk," Gu Yi said, opening the door and leading her inside.

Once they were seated, Gu Yi asked, "What kind of deal do you want to discuss?"

"Teacher, you know I come from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Although we have Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa, two Titled Douluo supporting us, our clan's direct disciples all have auxiliary martial spirits. This makes us vulnerable in battle, unable to protect ourselves effectively. So, if you're willing, I would like to purchase some of your self-created spirit skills. You can name any price."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan lacked few things in this world, and their wealth was unparalleled.

Gu Yi thought for a moment. "This matter... it's not a problem, but I'll need to discuss it with Clan Leader Ning. Your priority now should be to focus on your cultivation." Sharing some martial arts techniques with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan wasn't a problem for Gu Yi. He also needed certain resources to reforge the Killing Sword.

Besides, he had already disseminated many techniques, so one more self-created spirit skill wouldn't matter much. High-level techniques, of course, wouldn't be freely shared.

Ning Rongrong was surprised that Gu Yi agreed so easily. She remembered an earlier incident, knowing Gu Yi wasn't one to care much about martial arts and techniques. Yet he had been so furious back then, an outburst that didn't fit his current image.

"Teacher, did you orchestrate that incident on purpose?" she asked.

"Which incident?"

"Don't pretend. I can tell you wouldn't get that angry over a basic entry-level technique," Ning Rongrong said confidently.

Gu Yi didn't respond but looked at her, curious about her intentions.

To his surprise, Ning Rongrong stood up. "Regardless, you showed me that this world isn't as perfect as I thought." With that, she happily ran out.

Watching her leave, Gu Yi thought Ning Rongrong wasn't so bad after all, smiling in satisfaction. Months of training had transformed Ning Rongrong. At her age, it was the perfect time for personal growth, and after several crises, her arrogance and brattiness had faded.

Now, Gu Yi pondered what kind of martial arts to pass on to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. It had to be strong enough but not too overpowering—a matter worth careful consideration.

Not long after Ning Rongrong left, another visitor arrived.

"Zhuqing, what brings you here?" Zhu Zhuqing entered, subtly sniffing the air and detecting two different scents. She was sure these weren't Gu Yi's smells nor floral fragrances, but the scents of women.

"I have some questions about the claw techniques and footwork you taught me. I thought I'd ask while there's still time before class," she said. Only Zhu Zhuqing knew she was there to check if Gu Yi had returned.

Last night, she noticed Gu Yi didn't leave after returning from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, until last night. Zhu Zhuqing knew it was wrong to secretly track Gu Yi's movements, but she couldn't help it. She had to know what he was doing and who he was talking to.

(End Of Chapter)