Ah Yin's Flexible Bottom Line

Tang Hao did not linger in the college's Education Committee office for too long.

He wasn't particularly fond of socializing, and if the situation weren't so critical, he would have waited until Tang San finished his current training before returning to the Shrek Academy.

Once Tang Hao was completely out of sight and Flender had confirmed there were no traces of Spiritual Power surveillance, he stepped forward.

He gently patted Yu Xiaogang's shoulder, then glanced at Liu Erlong, who was standing silently to the side, and comforted him, "Your Haotian Mianxia probably didn't mean anything by it just now."

"After all, as the youngest Titled Douluo of his generation, and having inherited the title 'Haotian,' his strength has always far surpassed that of his peers, so it's inevitable that he would be arrogant."

"As a result, he was seriously injured by a younger generation and lost a precious Soul Bone and an arm. It was inevitable that he would lose his composure and become somewhat impatient."

"However, given his magnanimity, he will probably be able to adjust soon, so don't take it too seriously."

"As for the relationship between the two of you, that's your own business. No one has the right to interfere, and you don't need to sacrifice your own happiness to gain anything."

"..." Yu Xiaogang remained silent.

Liu Erlong looked up at Flender, her eyes slightly red, "Thank you, Boss Fu."

Only now did she finally feel a little relieved.

Although she is very sentimental, it is actually extremely difficult for a person to persist in doing something that is not recognized by anyone for a long time.

Very few people can do this. Those people are either determined, proud, and confident, or they are detached from worldly affairs and indifferent to the mundane world.

These are qualities that Liu Erlong clearly lacks.

Her personality seems impulsive and assertive, but in reality, she is only of average ability and not as strong as she appears.

After experiencing her father's repeated obstruction, Tang Hao's disdain, and Yu Xiaogang's repeated avoidance, and with Bibi Dong, a woman far beyond her reach, as her imaginary enemy, she desperately needed this kind of verbal comfort and encouragement.

On the other side, Flender became anxious when he saw that Yu Xiaogang remained silent. "Xiao Gang, why don't you say something?"

"Hmm?" Yu Xiaogang seemed to have just come to his senses, and frowned as he looked at the other party. "Flender, don't you think Tang Hao has become a bit obsessed? He doesn't care about Xiao San's life safety at all, and only thinks about training and improving his strength. I think that the matter of him being injured by Su Cheng is probably not as trivial as he says. There may be other hidden reasons behind it."

"This..."

Flender was somewhat surprised to hear this.

He never expected that this would be the issue that Yu Xiaogang cared about most at this moment.

Flender hesitated for a moment before sighing, "Xiao Gang, what exactly happened between you and His Haotian Mianxia? I feel like your relationship has become somewhat strained ever since you returned from the Slaughter City together more than two years ago."

"...nothing."

Upon hearing his question, Yu Xiaogang's face instantly darkened. He didn't want to say anything more and turned around to leave.

"Yu Xiaogang, you stop right there!"

The next moment, Flender's angry shout came from behind, sounding somewhat upset.

Among the three members of the Golden Iron Triangle, Flender, as the eldest brother, rarely loses his temper and usually tolerates his two close friends.

This sudden change in expression surprised both Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.

Yu Xiaogang's figure also subconsciously stopped in place.

"What can't you tell us?" Flender said, forcefully pulling his arm and turning him upright.

"Our Martial Soul Fusion Skill requires perfect understanding and tacit agreement. The renowned Golden Iron Triangle in the Soul Master World is a testament to the mutual support of the three of us. If you still intend to keep it a secret even now, then I have nothing more to say. But you are Theory Master, so you should be well aware of whether, if things continue like this, we will still be able to unleash the full power of the Golden Sacred Dragon!"

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's dazed expression, Flender's tone softened, "You need to understand that no matter what happens, Erlong and I will always stand by your side. You can tell us whatever you're thinking."

"..."

Yu Xiaogang pursed his lips and remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking, "After we left the town of Slaughter City, we encountered a group from the Spirit Hall led by Bibi Dong and Su Cheng. Bibi Dong's strength at that time far exceeded her level back in Spirit City. Tang Hao was no match for her and chose to flee."

"What?!"

"This... this is impossible..."

Upon hearing this, both Flender and Liu Erlong were momentarily incredulous.

This act of deserting in the face of battle is undoubtedly completely inconsistent with Tang Hao's past performance and his image as a domineering and powerful figure.

"Yes, it's hard to imagine, isn't it? In fact, if Su Cheng hadn't been somewhat rational that day, and hadn't been mindful of his status as Guest Elder of my empire and didn't want to provoke a conflict between the two major powers, I probably would have lost my life there."

Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, his tone filled with the bitterness of a heartbroken idol.

"To be honest, I was mostly surprised at first and found it hard to understand. But after thinking about it more carefully later, there's actually nothing I can't understand."

"Since his debut, until his final battle against the Former Pope Qian Xunji, that sage had never been defeated. After that battle, Qian Xunji died, the Clear Sky Sect was forced to close its mountain, and Tang Hao was wanted by the Spirit Hall throughout the Continental Wanted, hiding his identity and never daring to show himself again."

"In fact, his so-called domineering aura is only based on his great strength. When his life is threatened, how is he any different from an ordinary person?"

At this point, his voice unconsciously carried a hint of sarcasm, or perhaps self-mockery, "Back in the battle of Spirit City, when he saw that things were hopeless, didn't he immediately retreat with his mistress? If I'm not mistaken, the woman who suddenly appeared at that time should be his mistress's biological mother."

These details were pieced together by Yu Xiaogang over the years as he gradually came to terms with his inner conflicts.

After venting everything, I felt a sense of relief, and my face was no longer as stiff as it had been at the beginning.

As he spoke, Flender and Liu Erlong's expressions gradually turned to surprise. For a moment, they forgot their previous unpleasantness and focused on absorbing and digesting this information, yet they didn't know what to say.

The sheer volume of information overloaded their brains.

Flender pressed on Yu Xiaogang's shoulder, his face showing a conflicted expression, a mixture of admiration and heartache.

He knew very well that in the past, Yu Xiaogang had always regarded Tang Hao as a guiding idol and spiritual mentor.

Now that this has happened, the blow is probably even greater than imagined.

Liu Erlong didn't think too much about it. She simply held Yu Xiaogang's hand tightly and said firmly, "Xiao Gang, I will always be with you, no matter what."

Yu Xiaogang glanced at her, sighed, and didn't say anything more.

Liu Erlong is only Soul Saint. Even with a strong will, what can she do?

Its greatest function is merely to assist himself and Flender in performing their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

"By the way, Xiao Gang, what are your thoughts on what Prince Xue Beng said a while ago? No, he should be called Crown Prince now." Flender suddenly asked.

"You mean the matter concerning those Element Academy?"

"Hmm. Those Element Academy used to ignore the Empire's recruitment efforts, but now they're willing to serve as branches of the Spirit Hall Academy. It's hard to believe, and I don't know if it's true or not."

As he spoke, his expression was a mixture of doubt and worry, and deep down he couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Compared to other powerful figures, Flender did not have such great ambitions.

Making money was the second priority, while the first priority was to expand Shrek Academy further.

Now, no matter how you look at it, the Spirit Hall Academy can be considered the industry benchmark and the ultimate dream for all those engaged in Soul Master education.

"It's probably true." Yu Xiaogang frowned, somewhat helplessly. "As you know, the Spirit Hall has always been ruthless in its methods. If they really want to consolidate the power of the academies, with the strength of those few academies, they probably have no choice but to agree, even if they don't want to."

He couldn't help but sigh. "Everyone in the world knows the ambitions of the Spirit Hall, but what can we do? In the end, the only way to change this situation is to crush them with absolute strength."

"Fortunately, it's just a few academies, and the dean is only at the Soul Douluo level. Once Xiao San has completed his cultivation, our academy's students will also have achieved something, and we might be able to put up a fight in the future."

"The layout of the Spirit Hall Academy will actually have a greater impact in the future; we just need to focus on the present."

"..." Upon hearing this, Flender's expression became somewhat strange.

The other party kept mentioning the word "mistress" in their words, indicating that they had already regarded Tang San as their only hope.

But thinking about it, what Yu Xiaogang said doesn't make any problem.

There's nothing they can do. Even Clear Sky Douluo can't be relied on, so who else can they depend on?

So he nodded in agreement, saying, "You're right."

Nearly a month has passed since Tang Hao was driven away in the Blue Silver Grass Forest.

During this period, the relationship between Su Cheng and Ah Yin progressed very quickly.

Given their previous situation, it would have been a natural progression for their relationship to take another step forward.

Once the first step was taken, the so-called bottom line was nothing more than Ah Yin's stubbornness and inner conflict.

Even if nothing happens, she can't hold on for long.

With Tang Hao's arrival, the conversations among the group, and Ah Yin's resolute words spoken in desperation, Su Cheng's efforts to break through her mental defenses were greatly accelerated.

Now, aside from not going all the way to the end, Su Cheng has taken advantage of almost everything that could and couldn't be done between them.

Even the final bottom line is probably just a matter of ten days to half a month.

At this moment, Su Cheng was sitting casually on the ground, with a huge wine jar in front of him.

This is the last remaining stock. Once this jar is finished, it means that all the large quantities of Hundred Flowers Brew that Ah Yin had painstakingly brewed will have been completely squandered.

Opposite him, the enormous and ancient Blue Silver King, his face outlined by branches and bark, was serene and peaceful, with several vines swaying gently around him, opening a channel for the sunlight to fall.

Ah Yin sat not far away, propping her arms up with her knees bent, resting her chin on her hand, staring blankly at the person and tree chatting casually in front of her, a very strange feeling suddenly rising in her heart.

It's like an elderly relative who has been with you since childhood is having a heart-to-heart talk with your sweetheart, and all you need to do is quietly stay by their side, and naturally, a homely atmosphere will be created.

Although it wasn't as thrilling as an adventure life, nor as interesting as experiencing the world, and I didn't get to see many sights I'd never seen before, it was very peaceful and relaxing.

"It wouldn't be bad if we could live like this forever."

A thought suddenly flashed through Ah Yin's mind.

He then chuckled and shook his head.

How is that possible?

He has many things to do, a bright future, and lofty ambitions. Even if I can't help him, I shouldn't be a stumbling block on his path.

But...

A flood of thoughts surged through Ah Yin's mind, "Would he be willing to stop for me...?"

"... Your Majesty, Her Majesty is simple-minded and kind. Although I am not in a position to say this, please take good care of her in the future. I think you will also need her companionship."

"Of course." Su Cheng nodded slightly, gazing at the Blue Silver King before him, and said calmly as if nothing had happened, "She said she wanted to have a child for me."

"Oh? That's a good thing," Blue Silver King said with a surprised smile.

"Su Cheng! What nonsense are you spouting?!"

Not far away, Ah Yin, who had been watching the situation closely, suddenly became agitated and shouted angrily, her face turning red.

Then he turned to look at the old tree, "Don't listen to his nonsense, it's not true at all!"

It's true that she has very low standards now, but I swear I've never said anything like that, not even when I'm drunk!

"Of course, I believe you." The Blue Silver King swayed his vines, calmly reassuring her.

Su Cheng ignored her rebuttal.

However, he stopped joking and instead glanced at the Blue Silver King, casually asking, "You should have felt it too, right? The current Ah Yin is no longer just the Blue Silver Emperor. She carries a more inclusive and powerful energy and foundation. It's not the power of Plant-type Martial Soul, nor is it just the power of nature, but the power of the entire earth."

"Is that so?" A hint of surprise appeared on the old face of the Blue Silver King.

"Please forgive my ignorance. I can only vaguely sense that His Majesty has changed drastically since the past. But I cannot comprehend the specific nature of this power. Compared to human spirituality and creativity, although I can barely boast of being knowledgeable, I have only lived a long life in vain."

Su Cheng waved his hand and said calmly, "You don't need to be modest. To have survived for so long and still be able to protect this area is already quite remarkable. At least I admit that I could not have done it."

He wasn't flattering anyone, nor did he have any need to.

The Blue Silver King in front of me is indeed quite unique.

It is no small feat that this Blue Silver Grass Forest, in which I am, has been able to live so peacefully and quietly for tens of thousands of years.

In contrast, although the Star Dou Great Forest has also existed for a very long time, he has been there before. Whether it is the ordinary plants living there or the various Soul Beast, the traces of time on them are not obvious.

This situation is partly due to the large number of interpersonal relationships in that place.

But more importantly, that forest was not a single entity. Soul Beast like the Silver Dragon King, though powerful, were merely "residents" there, not "masters."

In contrast, while the Blue Silver King is far from reaching the level of the Blue Silver Emperor in terms of bloodline, the Blue Silver Grass Forest plays an indispensable role in maintaining its current atmosphere.

Moreover, the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline is not something that can be born casually.

At least in an environment like an ordinary mountain village, even if the Blue Silver Emperor were not alive, and even after hundreds of millions of years, it would be impossible for any Blue Silver Grass that had transformed into the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline to appear in such a place.

Of course, perhaps even the Blue Silver King himself doesn't fully understand the reasons behind this.