Wulin, You've Gone Too Far! [4.8K]

"Lord Qin, we..."

Even the most good-tempered Meng Shenji clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and seemed about to say something.

However, the speaker meant it, but the listener didn't.

"Someone, see the guest out."

Qin Hui, his face radiating righteousness, said coldly.

"Good!"

"Old Zhi, Old Meng, let's go!"

Seeing the other party's persistence, Bai Baoshan sneered, immediately waved his sleeves, and was the first to leave in anger.

Zhi Lin, who was standing next to Qin Hui, also gave Qin Hui a cold look, shook his sleeves, and left together.

"Qin Hui."

"When His Majesty comes out, just say we're looking for him. I won't say any more to you."

Meng Shenji uttered these final words and followed his two companions, appearing increasingly pathetic in Qin Hui's eyes.

"Lord Qin, isn't Meng Shenji just an old teacher at the Heaven Dou Academy? What gives him the right to point fingers at you?"

A young subordinate sneered from the side.

"Hehe."

"These three Meng Shenji, are not of pure heart."

Qin Hui shook his head, not paying much attention.

"After all, in the entire Heaven Dou Empire, no one's loyalty can surpass that of Lord Qin..."

"Heh, loyalty to the emperor is merely my belief."

"..."

The two were talking quite loudly, and the conversation reached the ears of the three who hadn't completely left, making them feel even more uneasy.

"With Qin Hui here..."

"How can the Heaven Dou Court possibly succeed?"

On his way out, Bai Baoshan was also feeling resentful. He said bluntly, "The Heaven Dou has been getting weaker and weaker in the past two years, and now His Majesty has such a favored official."

What should I do? What should I do?

"Old Bai, don't say that."

Be careful, the walls may have ears.

Upon hearing this, Meng Shenji was momentarily stunned, gestured for the other party to be quiet, and said directly.

Beside him, Zhi Lin, who was neither ruthless nor talkative, nodded, but his calm face also showed a hint of gloom.

"Sigh! Sigh!!"

Bai Baoshan could only nod reluctantly, fully aware of the relationship between his two old friends—this was a matter of life and death.

Seeing the once mighty Heaven Dou reduced to this state, how could he not feel bitter?

"Perhaps we're overthinking it."

At this moment, Zhi Lin lowered his head and spoke slowly.

What do you mean by that?

Bai Baoshan, who was standing to the side, asked, and Meng Shenji also looked puzzled.

"Think about it, Dugu Bo joining the Spirit Hall is His Majesty's concern; we are merely the academy's Educational Committee..."

"Even though we have the nominal title of royal retainer, we are ultimately only responsible for the academy."

"Let's not interfere with the rest."

Zhi Lin spoke calmly, his previously complex expression fading away. The two people beside him seemed to be deep in thought as they listened to his words.

That makes perfect sense.

For them, managing the college was all they needed to do; anything else was not something these three veteran teachers needed to worry about...

"We just need to focus on managing the Heaven Dou Academy."

"However, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, two members of the Heaven Dou Team, one of whom was even the captain, their departure indeed leaves the team without much fighting power."

Bai Baoshan nodded first, then sighed, but Meng Shenji, who was standing next to him, smiled slightly.

"No, it's not a big problem."

"Even without Miss Dugu, the Heaven Dou Team can still forge a second Soul Ancestor. Tian Heng is only one step away from level 40. With his talent, he will definitely break through this year."

Meng Shenji smiled. Although Yu Tianheng often preferred to immerse himself in cultivation, the other party was, after all, a top genius with Innate Soul Power at level nine, and would surely become Soul Ancestor in the future.

After all, the other party shouldn't have any inner demons; the idea of not breaking through is simply nonexistent.

"As for Support System..."

"Of the two who visited the academy a few days ago and have already agreed to enroll, isn't Miss Ning more useful than the Nine Heart Begonia?"

"That's a benign Mutated Martial Soul of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is probably even more terrifying than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"And then there's Miss Zhu Zhuqing. Both of them possess extraordinary level 30 Soul Power. After their breakthroughs, they'll likely have considerable cultivation, making them perfect replacements for the two of them."

As Meng Shenji spoke eloquently, the two people beside him were immediately impressed. Their cultivation levels would likely reach level 35 within two years, making them worthy of a spot on the field.

Doesn't that mean...?

"Our Heaven Dou Team is by no means weak!"

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes lighting up.

"Walk!"

With that, all three felt a weight lifted from their hearts, and they quickly flew towards the Heaven Dou Academy.

However, when they arrived at the Heaven Dou Education Committee, they saw Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, with Gu Rong accompanying them.

"Um?"

"Your Excellency Bone Douluo, are you in charge of enrolling the two young ladies today?"

Upon seeing the three figures, Meng Shenji and the others focused their gazes on Gu Rong, their eyes shining even brighter as they respectfully inquired.

No, that's not true.

Upon hearing this, Gu Rong shook his head.

"Our Rongrong, and Miss Zhu Zhuqing."

They will never enroll in the Heaven Dou Academy again.

Meng Shenji Trio:?

If silence had a voice, it would be deafening at this moment. They looked at each other, their faces filled with silence.

The three could only manage forced smiles, and at that moment, their thoughts were surprisingly aligned:

Spicy meatballs.

"Grandpa Bone, since His Highness Wulin is staying at His Majesty Dugu Bo's house, let's hurry over."

"Once I obtain the Soul Ring with His Highness, I can accompany Zhu Zhuqing to the Spirit Hall Academy."

Ignoring the somewhat dead expressions on Meng Shenji and the other two's faces, Ning Rongrong walked out of the Education Committee with a smile on her face.

"Yes, I'll take you with me later. With me and that Dugu Bo, we'll definitely protect you."

Gu Rong looked kindly at the girl before him and smiled slightly. Although with the powerful Dugu Bo present, his little princess was certain that nothing would happen to her, but...

Rongrong can't be outdone like this!

If it were just a simple matter of hunting Soul Beasts, he wouldn't have gone, but Rongrong had feelings for His Highness Wulin after all.

Of course, it can't be outdone by others.

With the old swordsman at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Fengzhi Zhi is already well protected, so he will accompany Rongrong!

"Yay!"

"With Grandpa Bone around, it's definitely safer."

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong's face broke into a smile. She was completely unaware that Zhu Zhuqing, standing beside her with a cold expression, remained silent. "Are you sure...?"

Are you coming with me?!

"Zhu Zhuqing, have you decided which Soul Beast you want to absorb?"

At this moment, Ning Rongrong turned her gaze to Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing to the side, blinked, and asked softly.

"Um?"

"That means something like a thousand-year-old Ghost Tiger, or perhaps absorbing some Soul Beasts that are helpful for the shadow attribute..."

Zhu Zhuqing snapped out of her reverie and said calmly, "To be honest, I really should think carefully about hunting down the Third Soul Ring. After all, I can't rely on Wulin for everything, but..."

How could she possibly calm down after hearing what Rongrong said last night?

"..."

Not long after, at Dugu Bo's residence.

Inside the courtyard, beside Tang Wulin, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling, Ye Lianci, the head of the Ye Family, had already appeared.

Immediately following, accompanied by a surge of Soul Power, Gu Rong appeared here with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

"Wulin."

The moment she arrived, Zhu Zhuqing's gaze locked onto Tang Wulin's location, her face flushed.

"Your Majesty, Bilin; Your His Highness Wulin."

Gu Rong's gaze fell on Dugu Bo, whose energy and spirit were ten or a hundred times better, and he smiled amicably.

"Elder Bone, I am now an elder of the Spirit Hall, my title is Poison, you can just call me Elder Venom."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo smiled slightly.

As he said this, he straightened his back at that moment. The Elder Venom of the Spirit Hall was great, no further explanation needed.

"Haha, okay then."

Gu Rong smiled and responded, feeling a mix of emotions seeing how clearly the other person was in a good mood.

That's such an enviable state!

Of course, what he envied was not just that; the scene of the other party breaking through several levels in one day would be something he would never forget for the rest of his life.

"Your Majesty Bone Douluo."

Tang Wulin, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Ye Lianci also greeted them in unison.

"Um?"

"Is this the head of the Ye Family?"

Upon seeing Ye Lianci's figure, Gu Rong couldn't help but be taken aback. Then, sensing the Soul Power aura within the other party, his eyes widened in surprise.

"With Your Highness's help, I have broken through the level 80 bottleneck. This time, I also need Elder Venom to hunt for Soul Rings."

Ye Lianci spoke frankly with a smile on her face.

As she spoke, she couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. What did she do to deserve obtaining Soul Ring alongside the Spirit Hall Holy Son and the Young Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School?

"Oh?"

"Then congratulations in advance on breaking the eighth ring!"

Hearing this, Gu Rong nodded deeply. Support System Soul Douluo with the life attribute is truly rare!

"Then let's go."

The next moment, he smiled and said.

"No."

"Before that, I need to trouble your clan with one more thing."

Dugu Bo shook his head and said slowly.

The Ye Family still holds some status in Heaven Dou City; they can be considered a large and powerful family. But the Dugu Bo family only consists of himself and his granddaughter. With his departure...

If Yan Yan is targeted by villains, he'll have nowhere to cry when he comes back.

"My granddaughter and Miss Ye have already withdrawn from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I wonder if they could stay in Seven Treasure City for a while before we return?"

"Sure."

Upon hearing this, Gu Rong immediately smiled and responded. He had thought it was something else entirely, but it turned out to be nothing more than this.

"Since there is such a need, let's help the two young ladies settle down in the sect before we leave."

Gu Rong immediately smiled and agreed, indicating that the other party should come with him to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect first.

"That would be perfect."

"Yan Yan, Miss Ye, come here."

Dugu Bo smiled and nodded, then gestured for Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling to come with him.

"Yes."

"Your Highness, we'll be going then."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling quickly responded, and after saying goodbye to Tang Wulin, they came to Dugu Bo's side.

After that, led by Gu Rong, the group disappeared instantly, leaving only Tang Wulin, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Ye Lianci.

"Wulin."

I have something to tell you.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing also looked at Tang Wulin in front of her, silently stepped forward, and whispered.

She wanted to ask the other person a good question about what happened yesterday...

Is it really as she thinks?

"Me too!"

Beside her, Ning Rongrong, who seemed to have been waiting impatiently, also spoke up, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Um?"

"Then come with me."

Tang Wulin was taken aback, but immediately smiled and nodded in agreement, gesturing for the two to come with him. Ye Lianci, with her aged eyes, watched this scene and thought of her granddaughter.

"Yan Yan and Lingling also have feelings for Your Highness..."

"It seems that no matter what Your Highness says, you won't have someone by your side for life from now on."

Ye Lianci couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Soon after, in Tang Wulin's room...

"Elder Venom's house isn't very big, so you'll have to make do here for now. Zhu Zhuqing, Rongrong, what do you want to say?"

Tang Wulin asked with curiosity on his face.

"That is..."

We've already eaten what you gave us yesterday.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips. Thinking of the effects of Whale Rubber, she couldn't utter a single word of what she had prepared, finding it difficult to speak.

"Um?"

"That would be perfect."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin immediately smiled and nodded, clearly not having much of an opinion on the matter.

Yesterday, he gave Zhu Zhuqing Whale Rubber of two thousand years level. After all, even the highest level of whale glue is not something Soul Grandmaster can eat.

After consuming it, their physical condition will be greatly enhanced, and the age of their Third Soul Ring will increase by at least a thousand years, not to mention that they had previously eaten Immortal Herbs...

The Third Soul Ring can absorb at least 2,500 to 3,000 years of lifespan. After consuming the ten -Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue, the Fourth Soul Ring will definitely reach ten thousand years.

"Perfect..."

Upon hearing this, both Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were taken aback. The latter was alright, but blushed and couldn't say anything.

But the former's eyes were already wide open, her beautiful eyes filled with bitterness, and tears were about to overflow.

She had already come up with many reasons in her mind.

For example, the effect of this thing might not be what they imagined, or it might even be something that's good for them. Or perhaps Wulin does have feelings for Rongrong; as long as they communicate, it'll be fine...

But he truly never expected that the other party would only say such a flippant remark. Did they even take her seriously...?

"Wulin..."

"You've gone too far!"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were red, and her heart seemed to stop abruptly at that moment. It was as if she had used up all her strength to say just one sentence.

After saying that, she also withdrew her gaze, not wanting to look at the other person again, and subconsciously wanted to leave. But before that, Tang Wulin had already noticed her loss of composure.

"Zhu Zhuqing, what's wrong with you?"

Tang Wulin moved faster than his opponent, pulling him into his arms and asking softly, though inwardly he remained silent.

He could tell that Zhu Zhuqing must have misunderstood something.

But he didn't do anything!

"I'm not going to talk to you..."

Let go of me...

Zhu Zhuqing, her eyes red, struggled to break free, but of course, she couldn't escape from his embrace.

"Rongrong, what happened to Zhu Zhuqing?"

For a moment, he also looked in Ning Rongrong's direction and couldn't help but ask.

"Your His Highness Wulin, even if you feel this way about me... you can't say it like that! How heartbroken Zhu Zhuqing will be!"

Ning Rongrong blushed, but her tone was hesitant as she couldn't help but speak.

This is so wrong!

"Ah?"

Tang Wulin frowned, his eyes filled with confusion. He couldn't glean the key information from the other person's embrace, so he turned his gaze back to the beauty in his arms.

"Zhu Zhuqing."

Please tell me what happened.

He gently kissed the other person's forehead and asked softly.

"I..."

"Last night, I gave Rongrong what you gave me too. Rongrong knows about that..."

Seeing the other person's obviously shameless expression, Zhu Zhuqing's originally disappointed mood improved a lot. She blinked, then silently hummed in agreement and explained the situation.

"..."

You've misunderstood.

Tang Wulin was at a loss for words, his initial confusion vanished, leaving only one question in his mind:

What is all this nonsense?!

"While Whale Rubber does have those effects, I'm giving it to you to improve your physical fitness."

"Didn't you notice that the Soul Ring Age is higher than average? This isn't just because my Martial Soul is strong enough, but also because of the effect of Whale Rubber. And I discovered this by chance..."

Tang Wulin had no choice but to speak up and patiently explain.

"Now."

"Zhu Zhuqing, can you please stop being unhappy?"

Finally, he looked at the beauty in his arms and asked gently, while taking out a handkerchief from his system space and wiping away her tears.

"I..."

"I'm not unhappy anymore."

Hearing the other person's explanation, Zhu Zhuqing's last bit of sadness vanished. When facing his gaze, she was too shy to look him in the eye and simply leaned on him silently.

"Can I have a proper hug now?"

"Can..."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded shyly and said.

"..."

Beside her, Ning Rongrong, who had been blushing, was no longer blushing; or rather, she was now hopelessly blushing.

Her face turned red.

Ning Rongrong: "Am I... also part of your play?"