Hero Saves the Beauty

Ning Rongrong took Zhu Zhuqing's hand and hurried after him.

"If Master gets too excited after receiving the Gold Coins and runs off somewhere again, I'll be heartbroken!"

Both women could clearly feel that their dependence on Ye Feiyang, along with an indescribable affection, was growing day by day.

Even Xiao Wu, who only occasionally came by to mooch meals, looked at Master with unmistakably improper intentions.

Yet they did not seem particularly bothered, because they could tell that Master only wanted to take Xiao Wu as his disciple.

What Ning Rongrong did not know was that the sensation caused tonight when she revealed her evolved Nine Revolution Exquisite Pagoda martial soul at the Soul Arena far exceeded anyone's expectations.

An urgent piece of intelligence was now racing at top speed toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

After their figures disappeared at the end of the corridor, a figure concealed in the shadows suddenly emerged.

It was Tang San.

He did not even have the courage to step out and take Xiao Wu away from that man, much less question her about anything.

All his anger, resentment, and jealousy were crushed deep within his heart, where they festered and warped.

In the past, he had never recognized his feelings for Xiao Wu. He had only thought of them as sibling affection.

But now, he clearly realized just how much he loved Xiao Wu.

When he finally understood himself and wanted to confess his feelings to her, he despairingly discovered that the Xiao Wu who had once obeyed his every word and catered to him in all things was gone.

All she left him were increasingly frequent rejections, impatient looks, and a retreating back that grew farther and farther away.

His heart was torn between hope and fear, aching unbearably.

Why? Why did he have to meet Ye Feiyang here of all places?

Why did Shrek Academy have to be directly opposite Supreme Academy?

He did not even notice that the baleful aura surrounding him was growing denser and denser.

Just then, a hand landed heavily on his shoulder.

"Who?"

Tang San abruptly turned around, his eyes icy and his face twisted with savage ferocity, thoroughly startling the person behind him.

Yu Xiaogang stared at his disciple's nearly unfamiliar appearance, utterly shocked. How had Little San become like this?

"Little San, it's me!"

Yu Xiaogang suppressed the turmoil in his heart and spoke gravely.

He knew Tang San was in a terrible mood, and he had also seen him hiding here and spying on Xiao Wu's group just moments ago.

"Master, I'm sorry. I didn't know it was you."

Tang San froze for a moment, then quickly reined in his exposed emotions, though the gloom in his eyes could not be dispelled.

Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "Come back with me."

"Master, but I..."

"Come back with me!" Yu Xiaogang raised his voice and barked sternly.

Tang San did not dare defy Master again. He could only lower his head and silently follow behind Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang remained silent all the way, his brow tightly furrowed as he pondered heavily how to counsel Tang San.

Ye Feiyang collected the Gold Coins he had won from betting, a full eight thousand coins.

Since it was Zhu Zhuqing's first appearance, the odds had been quite favorable.

"Hahaha! I'm rich, I'm rich! This is the first time in my life I've ever been this wealthy!"

With the enormous sum of eight thousand Gold Coins tucked into his clothes, he laughed like a child over two hundred months old, making no effort to hide his innocent delight.

The three girls watching from the side did not know whether to laugh or cry.

Xiao Wu had also received two hundred Gold Coins, and for some reason, she completely understood Ye Feiyang's feelings.

Ning Rongrong, meanwhile, felt a little distressed. Master was this happy over just eight thousand Gold Coins. It seemed she had not spent enough money on him normally and had not let him smile more often.

As for Zhu Zhuqing, the iceberg in her heart had long since been melted by Ye Feiyang into spring water, silently flowing around him and gently soaking into every part of his life.

"Master, everyone's gone. We should head back too," she reminded him softly.

"Hahaha! I said I'd treat you all to a late-night snack! No one is allowed to fight over paying, or I'll laugh..."

Ye Feiyang laughed as he led the way outside.

The four of them chatted and laughed as they walked out of the Soul Arena. As the saying went, coincidences made stories...

They ran into the receptionist who had just finished work, walking alone down the cold, deserted street.

Looking at her back, Ye Feiyang suddenly remembered something.

He did not know whether it was supposed to happen tonight, and for a moment, he hesitated over whether to step forward and warn her.

Just as he hesitated, a chubby figure quietly followed her out from a dark corner.

Ye Feiyang's gaze sharpened. If that was the case, then it should indeed be tonight.

Although he knew the receptionist would not face any real danger, since it involved people from Shrek, he could not help wanting to interfere.

"Uh, what do you all want to eat?" he suddenly asked.

"Anything is fine. Master, you decide," Zhu Zhuqing replied.

"Alright, it's still early. Let's stroll around first, then find something to eat."

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. She loved this part more than anything.

Without drawing attention to it, she reached out and linked her arm through Ye Feiyang's, then smugly raised her brows at Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu.

Ye Feiyang was focused on watching the distant scene and did not notice Ning Rongrong's little move.

He did not particularly mind her clinging to his arm. Besides, occasionally brushing against something soft felt rather nice.

Zhu Zhuqing wanted to step forward several times, but in the end, she never reached out. Damn this pride of hers.

Xiao Wu was eager to try as well, but ultimately gave up because she had no standing to do so.

She had struggled internally for a long time. The one-month deadline was almost up.

Once they left, she would never again get to eat his delicious cooking or see this man who occupied her every thought.

She forced herself to make a choice. Should she choose Third Brother, who had been by her side for six years, or follow the man who had taken over her entire heart?

Without her realizing it, Ye Feiyang's place in her heart had quietly surpassed Tang San's.

Combined with all those brainwashing theories Ning Rongrong constantly fed her, Xiao Wu now always felt that Tang San had ulterior motives toward her.

How could that be acceptable?

So she deliberately distanced herself from him, pulling farther and farther away.

The girls each had their own thoughts, while Ye Feiyang consciously led the way.

Before they knew it, the four of them entered a secluded street.

Then, a dramatic scene unfolded.

Ye Feiyang grinned and gestured for them to be quiet. "The show's starting. Don't make a sound."

Following his gaze, they indeed saw three figures: one sneaky, one shifty-eyed, and the other was that charming receptionist.

"Master, that's the receptionist! It looks like someone is following her," Zhu Zhuqing said suspiciously.

She had every reason to suspect that Master had long anticipated all of this and deliberately brought them here under the pretense of taking a stroll.

After all, similar coincidences had happened many times before.

Xiao Wu looked left and right, always feeling as though she and they were not on the same wavelength.

That sense of alienation made her feel somewhat suffocated, as if she had always been an outsider.

Well, she was indeed still something of an outsider.

"That's right."

Ye Feiyang lowered his voice. "See that lecherous guy in the hat? He's a Soul Ancestor."

"Little Zhu Qing, do you want to use him to practice?"

Battle intent flared in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. "Master, I can do it!"

She was about to move when Ye Feiyang gently held her back. "Wait a little longer. If we act now, we won't have a proper reason."

Rescuing her now would not achieve the best possible effect for a hero saving a beauty.

Since he was going to make a move, he had to maximize the benefits. With this favor owed, it would be perfectly reasonable to have the receptionist treat them to a late-night snack, right?

Ye Feiyang laughed to himself. Hahaha! I'm such a genius. I can save another batch of Gold Coins!

"Master, that red-haired fatty is here too. What does he want?" Ning Rongrong asked in a low voice. "He doesn't look like he's with that lecherous guy?"

At last, there was a topic Xiao Wu could join in on. She hurriedly said, "I know, I know! That damn fatty is pursuing the receptionist. He probably noticed someone was up to no good and secretly followed her over, wanting to play protector."

Ye Feiyang knew all this perfectly well, but he deliberately put on a surprised expression. "Oh? Is that so?"

His eyes shifted, and he looked at Ning Rongrong with a wicked grin. "Little Rong Rong, don't you have a grudge against that fatty? Want to beat that bastard up?"

He thought to himself, I can't let him get involved and split the favor for free.

Xiao Wu was not in a position to attack Ma Hongjun, but Ning Rongrong had no such concern. The two of them had been enemies from the start.

Ning Rongrong had long wanted to teach that lecherous fellow a lesson. Her delicate brows lifted as she eagerly said, "Just watch, Master. I'll beat him until he's begging for teeth! I'll beat him to death..."

Watching the two of them assign tasks with such tacit understanding, Xiao Wu felt a wave of anxiety. What about me? What am I supposed to do?

Once again, she keenly felt how out of place she was because she was not from Supreme Academy.

She could never truly blend into their inner circle.

After struggling wildly inside, she finally figured it out. Choosing this man, who knew her inside and out, was powerful, and had promised to protect her, was obviously the more trustworthy choice.

In front of him, she did not need to disguise herself or walk on eggshells.

It was time to make a choice.

She secretly resolved to find an opportunity to talk to Ye Feiyang alone.

Seeing that the time was right, Ye Feiyang reminded them, "Little Zhu Qing, it's your turn! Little Rong Rong, go tie up that damn fatty. Don't let him jump out and ruin things!"

The two women exchanged a glance and nodded in tacit agreement.

Zhu Zhuqing's figure silently melted into the darkness like a ghost. With her dark attribute, she was like a fish in water in this environment.

Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, openly walked out and seemingly casually blocked Ma Hongjun, who was preparing to rush out and play the hero saving the beauty.

"Damn fatty, sneaking around like that means you're definitely up to no good! Come on, I'm taking you to the authorities!"

Ma Hongjun was thoroughly startled by Ning Rongrong suddenly appearing before him.

He cursed inwardly, Authorities, my ass. Is this woman crazy?

Whenever he saw people from Supreme Academy now, he generally took a detour. He had never expected that after finally finding a chance to make a good impression, this young miss would ruin it again.

With his good deed ruined, his resentment toward Ning Rongrong deepened. He shot her a fierce glare and turned to leave.

"Trying to run? You must be guilty! I'm taking you to the authorities today, you damn pervert!"

Ma Hongjun was completely enraged. Looking around and seeing that she was alone, malice rose in his heart. A support-system Soul Master dared to be this arrogant?

"Not letting me leave? You brought this on yourself!"

On the other side, Zhu Zhuqing had already appeared soundlessly beside the receptionist like an elf of the night.

By then, the receptionist had been frightened into collapsing on the ground, her face full of terror.

She thought she would be doomed tonight. She had only just found someone she liked. Was she really about to lose her innocence like this?

At the thought of being violated by such a lecherous man, a chill ran through her body.

Just as she despaired, someone descended from the heavens—and she recognized her. She was the disciple of that handsome man!

"Why are you here? Thank you for coming to save me! So, did your Master come too?"

Zhu Zhuqing was utterly speechless. At a time like this, she was still thinking about her Master?

"Hehehe..."

A lecherous laugh interrupted her. "What a nice body. Those tits are enough to keep me entertained for a year! My luck's great today—two beauties in a row."

The stalker was none other than the lecherous uncle, Bu Le.

His martial soul was just as lecherous: Heavenly Gauze Twin Covers.

A piece of pink women's intimate clothing.

This man was truly bizarre. His martial soul had practically determined his path of lechery.

When Zhu Zhuqing saw that his martial soul was actually pink underwear—and that he was wearing it on his head—she was instantly disgusted beyond words.

Had Master specifically come all this way to uphold justice?

Judging by this lecher's appearance, he had definitely committed plenty of vile acts like this.

"Since your eyes don't know how to look at things properly, I'll help gouge them out later," Zhu Zhuqing said viciously, a rare occurrence. She was genuinely disgusted.

Her martial soul possessed her in an instant. Without looking back, she told the receptionist, "Run! My Master is at the street corner ahead."

The moment she heard that, the receptionist was no longer afraid. She scrambled up and sprinted toward the street corner at a hundred-meter dash pace, even running out of her high heels.

Zhu Zhuqing had already begun fighting Bu Le.

Xiao Wu looked at the fighting on both sides and felt this seemed like a good opportunity to speak with Ye Feiyang alone.

She had just gathered the courage to confess when, before she could say a word, the receptionist came rushing over like a gust of wind and directly interrupted the words on the tip of her tongue.

Damn, what a pity!

Seeing Xiao Wu frown, Ye Feiyang knew how restless she was and assumed she wanted to fight too. "Xiao Wu, I know your hands are itching too. Go help Zhu Qing."

Xiao Wu nodded gloomily. In truth, she wanted to stay by his side even more.

She unhappily shot a glance at the receptionist, who was about to throw herself into Ye Feiyang's arms. She had ruined everything!

After Xiao Wu joined Zhu Zhuqing's battle, the terrified receptionist took advantage of the moment and successfully threw herself into Ye Feiyang's embrace.

"Wuwuwu... Thank you. I almost... I almost..." she sobbed, trembling all over.

Her heart pounded wildly. I hugged him, I hugged him! His muscles are so firm. He really makes me feel safe.

Ye Feiyang had not been unable to dodge. He simply felt that a frightened woman needed comfort more.

Having lived two lives, he had never seen anyone this forward before, and he secretly found it amusing.

He had to admit, this woman had a very nice figure. She was soft.

Should I push her away?

Though that was what he thought, his hand seemed to have a mind of its own. It had already gently settled on her back, even patting her twice unconsciously.

"Don't be afraid. Don't be afraid. You're safe now."

He comforted her warmly, with a hint of teasing. "Isn't it a coincidence? You helped me during the day, and I helped you tonight. Now we're even."

He could feel the person in his arms' heartbeat growing faster and faster, while an unnatural blush spread across her cheeks.

He quickly pushed her slightly away and asked, "Do you have a fever?"

After being pushed away and hearing such a painfully oblivious remark, the receptionist immediately felt stifled with frustration. She could not help complaining inwardly, What an unromantic blockhead!

She did not have a fever. She was horny.