System: Does Ye Feng Envy Yu Xiaogang?

Yu Xiaogang stopped on a bridge over a stream. Tang San, who was following behind him, silently stopped behind Yu Xiaogang Yu Xiaogang, watching his back.

On a tree trunk beside the stream, there was a graceful figure dressed in plain clothes. On another tree trunk further away from the stream, there stood a young man.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Xiaoxi, Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong looked at Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, and Ye Feng looked at the three of them.

Yu Xiaogang was silent for a while before slowly saying, "Xiao San, are you curious about what my relationship with Er Long is? Why is it like this now? Why have I been avoiding her for twenty years? Let me tell you a story."

"Hmm," Tang San hummed in response.

"More than twenty years ago, a young man born into a prestigious family was ostracized by his family because of Martial Soul Mutation. In order to prove himself, he left the sect and studied hard, hoping to one day gain the recognition of the world and his sect. When he was traveling outside, he met a powerful Soul Master. The two became close friends and traveled together in the Soul Master World."

One day, they encountered a beautiful young woman in the Soul Beast Forest. Her lively and cheerful personality quickly attracted the two young men. The three became friends and traveled together. As time went by, both young men fell in love with the young woman who possessed a Fire Dragon Spirit. However, neither of them was willing to confess their feelings, especially the young man who was unable to possess great strength due to the Martial Soul Mutation.

"Gradually, the three of them earned the reputation of the Golden Iron Triangle in the Soul Master World. Feelings are something that accumulate over time. The deeper they are hidden, the stronger they sometimes become."

"Finally, one day, the young man with considerable strength confessed his feelings to the beautiful girl. However, the girl politely declined his advances. She told him that she was more interested in young men whose Martial Soul Mutation and whose strength was weak, but who loved to study theoretical knowledge."

"You've probably already guessed. That girl is Er Long. Those two young men are me and Flender. When I heard Er Long's true feelings, I suddenly felt a happiness I'd never known before in my life. And Flender readily announced his withdrawal from the relationship. He said he wanted to become sworn brothers with me. So Er Long would be his sister-in-law."

Tang San listened patiently to Yu Xiaogang's story. When Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, Tang San concluded, "Dean Flender was truly a good person; perhaps this is the best ending."

Yu Xiaogang sighed and said with emotion, "If everything had gone so smoothly, then this would indeed have been the best ending. But fate is always so cruel. The cruel tricks of heaven can turn all happiness into nothingness in an instant. I remember that day very clearly; the stars were exceptionally bright that night."

"Flender officiated at our wedding, and Er Long and I finally got married. We were both incredibly happy at that moment. The story should have ended there. But then, my wedding was interrupted by an uninvited guest: my second uncle, Yu Luomian, the second head of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

"But my second uncle didn't come to see me; he came to see my new wife, Er Long. Because Er Long, my wife, is actually my second uncle's illegitimate daughter. She has become my cousin."

"I ran out like a madman. Er Long tried to chase me, but my second uncle forcibly held him back. At that moment, all I wanted was to die. Flender caught up with me and stopped me. But my heart was already dead."

"In my despair, I could only choose to escape and leave silently by myself. Later, Flender sent word that Er Long and my second uncle had fallen out. She was frantically searching for me everywhere. How I longed to see her! But I couldn't, I couldn't see her."

Yu Xiaogang reminisced about the past and opened his heart.

Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang's retreating figure, sighed, and asked, "Teacher, is the world's opinion really that important? Second Dragon Aunt has waited for you for so many years. If you continue to run away, it will only cause pain for both of you."

Yu Xiaogang remained silent for a moment, then stubbornly replied, "No, that would be too cruel to Er Long. Loving someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to possess them. I would much rather she live a happy and fulfilling life."

Liu Erlong overheard Yu Xiaogang and Tang San's entire conversation.

Liu Erlong stepped forward and said frankly, "He's right. Xiaogang, I don't care about what the world thinks. I don't need so-called fairness. I just want to be with you. I can't live without you."

Yu Xiaogang, seeing Liu Erlong's farewell expression, slowly turned around and looked at Liu Erlong. Their eyes met, and unspoken messages flowed in the air. Tang San, understanding the situation, silently left, giving Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong the opportunity to be alone.

Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong. One on a bridge, the other by a stream. Yu Xiaogang took a step towards Liu Erlong, still loving Liu Erlong in his heart. But Yu Xiaogang immediately turned back, turned, and walked away.

"Xiao Gang!"

Liu Erlong called out, but Yu Xiaogang still showed no intention of turning to face her, leaving Liu Erlong alone. In Yu Xiaogang's heart, he was still not mentally prepared to confront the feelings he had for Liu Erlong.

Liu Erlong watched Yu Xiaogang's retreating figure with disappointment. Her eyes were misty, but she stubbornly refused to cry.

Are you really happy like this?

Liu Erlong was startled by the sudden sound behind her. Turning around, she found Ye Feng standing behind her at some point.

"Ye Feng." Liu Erlong was taken aback.

"Forced relationships are never sweet. Are you really happy like this? Don't you know the real reason why Yu Xiaogang is avoiding you?"

"Reason? What reason? You mean the worldly perspective?"

"No. It's not just about worldly perspectives. It's also about the blessings from elders and your children?"

"Children?" Liu Erlong was taken aback; she really hadn't thought about that.

"You and Yu Xiaogang are cousins, with a very close blood relationship. If you marry Yu Xiaogang, there's a high chance your future child will be an idiot." Ye Feng patiently persuaded Liu Erlong in order to gain some Attribute Points to allocate.

"Idiot?" Liu Erlong looked dazed.

"Yes. Yu Xiaogang has a strong sense of self-esteem, which is why he wants to prove himself. If you and he had a mentally challenged son, do you think he could accept it?" Ye Feng asked.

Liu Erlong remained silent. Based on her understanding of Yu Xiaogang, Yu Xiaogang truly couldn't accept this reality.

"Besides, he said something wrong. When he heard you reject Dean Flender, he said he felt happier than ever before in his life. He's lying. As far as I know, he still has a first love." Ye Feng continued.

"First love?"

"Yes."

"Ye Feng, what do you mean?"

"What do you mean?"

Why are you slandering and defaming Xiaogang?

"I..."

"Alright, I don't want to hear your explanation." Liu Erlong interrupted Ye Feng, her tone icy and her eyes sharp. "This is the last time. If I hear you slandering or defaming Xiao Gang again, I will not let you off easily."

"Well!"

Ye Feng froze, staring blankly at Liu Erlong. He turned away and sighed softly. He had tried his best to obtain the system's reward of distributable attributes. Unfortunately, Liu Erlong was already severely poisoned by Yu Xiaogang. Ye Feng couldn't help but feel a deep sense of regret: it seemed impossible to overturn the bond between Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong. He wondered what kind of good fortune Yu Xiaogang had accumulated in his past lives to have such a devoted woman love him. For this, Liu Erlong had endured loneliness, waiting and searching for Yu Xiaogang for twenty years. Not only Liu Erlong, but even Bibi Dong still harbored feelings for Yu Xiaogang. This was truly something to be envied.