The Gap

On a hill not far from Shrek Academy, a Gray-robed Middle-aged Man was also watching everything that had just happened!

The Gray-robed Middle-aged Man was Tang San's father, Tang Hao! In truth, he had only met Tang San a few times over the years, but he had often secretly observed everything around Tang San. That was how Tang Hao found a promising young man, Yun Qi! However, Yun Qi was no longer a member of the Clear Sky Sect, and Tang Hao had no face to meet him!

But seeing that his son and Yun Qi got along fairly well, Tang Hao was very happy. After all, Tang San might have only ever had Yun Qi as someone he knew well. Tang Hao knew Yun Qi inside and out, having watched him grow up from childhood! So he was quite reassured. What Tang Hao had not expected was that all of this was merely Yun Qi's facade!

This could not really be blamed on Tang Hao. Aside from the one time Yun Qi had deliberately mocked Yu Xiaogang when Tang Hao was absent at the beginning, Yun Qi had afterward used his Affinity Halo to draw them closer while secretly scheming against them behind their backs. Moreover, under Tang Hao's observation, the Affinity Halo had also influenced him. After all, having watched Yun Qi for so long, Tang Hao had often seen him bring food to Tang San and Yu Xiaogang.

Tang San's journey this time had also taken place under Tang Hao's watch, though not as frequently. But when he saw his son beaten so badly during the entrance examination that he could barely recognize him, with several teeth knocked out and even his front teeth slapped away by Zhao Wuji, he burned with rage. Although he understood Zhao Wuji, Tang Hao still could not restrain himself.

Besides, judging from Zhao Wuji's appearance, he might make things difficult for Tang San and Yun Qi in the future. So Tang Hao decided to go and warn Zhao Wuji!

Zhao Wuji had no idea that a Titled Douluo was waiting for him at Shrek. He was now wrapped in bandages from head to toe, with only his nose and eyes exposed. Although the Doctor had healed the sword qi inside him, the external wounds were not so easy to heal. Moreover, when the Doctor was treating Zhao Wuji's brother, his Soul Power had been used up there, leaving none to spare for Zhao Wuji.

Flender had also said there was no need. This stingy fox did not want to spend even one more Gold Soul Coin. The remaining minor injuries could be left to Zhao Wuji, a Spirit Sage, to recover from on his own!

After leaving the clinic, the two of them hailed a carriage. Zhao Wuji could not walk right now; even taking a few steps made him grimace in pain. Flender had initially refused, saying that flying with him would be perfectly steady. But was this a question of steadiness? Zhao Wuji was covered in injuries, and even being touched hurt. And he still wanted to carry him while flying!

Zhao Wuji glared at Flender and shouted:

"Why, you shameless Flender! For the sake of your academy, I'm down to just one ball now, and your precious student beat me into this state! Now you even think taking a carriage is too expensive?"

Flender was also in the wrong. After all, they had been friends for so many years, and Zhao Wuji had given a great deal to this academy. Thinking of that, Flender slapped himself hard in the face right in front of Zhao Wuji!

"I'm really no good!"

After saying that, he helped Zhao Wuji into the carriage! Zhao Wuji was slightly moved, but he had not forgotten Flender's earlier hesitation or the injuries covering his body!

Zhao Wuji unilaterally developed a slight grudge against Flender. Flender, however, had no idea what Zhao Wuji was thinking and continued telling him that Tang San was the only disciple of his good friend, and so on.

Zhao Wuji's gaze turned dim as he muttered:

"Am I not your good friend?"

Flender froze and fell silent. The carriage also sank into silence.

After a long while, Zhao Wuji looked at Flender, who still refused to speak, and said:

"Don't worry. I won't kill your good friend's only disciple. Let's leave it at that!"

Flender was delighted, but Zhao Wuji saw it all.

Clearly, a crack had already formed between the two of them! After all, who could stand something like this? Zhao Wuji had never married or had children, just like most of the teachers at the academy, but this concerned a man's dignity! What if he met someone he wanted to protect in the future, only to find himself powerless in bed? What if his future baby was incomplete?

Zhao Wuji was deeply troubled. He could not understand it! Why had things turned out this way? Nearly twenty years of friendship, yet it was not as solid as someone else's friendship of only a few years. Zhao Wuji was a little tired!

The carriage traveled very smoothly, but the people inside were in complete turmoil!

Soon, the carriage delivered the two of them to Shrek Academy beneath the afterglow of the setting sun. After painfully paying the fare, Flender helped Zhao Wuji up and led him into the academy!

As for Tang San, his injuries were quite serious, but with the academy teachers' help, he had recovered considerably. He was still unconscious, however, and Tang Hao took advantage of the night to look in on his son!

The Clear Sky Sect was fairly upright, and its attack methods were all out in the open. Tang Hao had never taught Tang San anything like this either. Moreover, he had never heard of anyone on the continent who used such sinister weapons. How had his son learned them?

After secretly observing him for so many years, Tang Hao had discovered that although Tang San acted strangely, he had never practiced such things. As for Yu Xiaogang teaching him? That was impossible. Yu Xiaogang did not know these things in the first place. And if those things really came from Yu Xiaogang, if he knew how to use them, would he not have told the entire continent? With his personality, he desperately needed other people's attention. Thus, Tang Hao began to harbor some doubts about this.

But Tang Hao did not think too deeply about it. He merely buried the thought in the depths of his heart, quietly closed the door, and headed toward Zhao Wuji's room!

Zhao Wuji had already lain down in bed and begun recalling everything that had happened during the day. Although he was extremely unhappy, he could not fall asleep. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. As he imagined how to make things difficult for Tang San in the future, a sick smile appeared on Zhao Wuji's face!

"Zhao Wuji!"

Just as Zhao Wuji was fantasizing about how to trip Tang San up in the future, a deep male voice suddenly rang in his ears!

Zhao Wuji was startled. He was a level-76 Spirit Sage, after all. In a small place like this, he was at the very top. Even across the entire continent, he was still an expert! His Soul Power could also form an aura around him, allowing him to distinguish the sound of falling leaves within a hundred meters!

What shocked Zhao Wuji was that he had not sensed anyone nearby! Yet the voice had entered his ears directly. Such strength immediately put Zhao Wuji on high alert. Moreover, he was injured now. He had no confidence in dealing with someone whose strength was at least equal to his own!

So Zhao Wuji immediately planned to call Flender over. But before he could move, a voice interrupted his actions!

"Come out. No matter who you seek, they won't be my match. I won't harm you!"

Zhao Wuji's body stiffened because he had already sensed that the strange visitor had locked onto him. Zhao Wuji could feel how powerful the owner of that aura was, so he did not dare to be careless!