Xue Qingluan's Request, Tang San Awakens

Heaven Dou City, Lingyu Restaurant.

Inside a luxurious private room, Gai Yue sat there nervously. Since becoming the Great Elder of the Sword Sect, he had never been so nervous.

Ever since Flender and Liu Erlong came to arrange a marriage for Gai Yue and Xue Qingluan have been corresponding with each other.

At first, the two were quite reserved, but since they couldn't see each other in person through letters, they weren't actually that nervous. They were both just trying it out, so they ended up chatting more and more.

Only half a month has passed, and Xue Qingluan happened to be in Heaven Dou City with some business to attend to, so the two arranged to meet.

A short while later, there was a knock on the door of the private room, and Gai Yue got up to open it.

Upon opening the door, a delicate face came into view, and at just one glance, Gai Yue's heart suddenly pounded.

The two had met through a blind date, so their first meeting inevitably carried a sense of testing each other.

Moreover, the two had a good chat in their letters, otherwise they wouldn't have arranged to meet. This first impression greatly impressed Gai Yue.

Xue Qingluan's face was very beautiful, and there were no signs of aging at all; she looked like a woman in her late twenties.

Fortunately, Gai Yue was not an impulsive person. He only glanced at him before smiling and saying, "Please come in."

Xue Qingluan returned the smile politely, "Sorry to keep you waiting."

The two entered the private room and took their seats. Gai Yue then handed the menu to Xue Qingluan: "You said you liked water bamboo shoots and bamboo shoots, so I've ordered some of those. Is there anything else you need?"

Xue Qingluan took the menu, ordered two more dishes, and called the waiter. The two then chatted like friends.

Seeing Gai Yue's slightly nervous expression, Xue Qingluan couldn't help but smile, "Before I came, I was thinking that to become the Great Elder of a major sect, one must be a very serious person."

Gai Yue smiled and said, "I haven't been in office for long, so I don't have that much pomp and circumstance."

"But you are even more stunning in person than Erlong described. It's understandable that I'm nervous."

Hearing this, Xue Qingluan smiled charmingly, "Great Elder, you really know how to flatter people. It's hard to believe that you haven't gotten married."

Gai Yue smiled helplessly upon hearing this, "When I was young, I was focused on cultivation. If it weren't for that brat Xiao Ao constantly urging me, I think being alone would have been fine. It wouldn't have been so bad to dedicate my whole life to the sect."

Xue Qingluan was quite surprised to hear this. "No wonder you are able to serve as the Great Elder at such a young age. Compared to you, my work is just child's play."

Gai Yue poured Xue Qingluan a glass of water. "Managing an academy is not easy, and you have reached this level. You must have put in a lot of effort."

The two chatted casually, one sentence after another, just like friends chatting when they met.

Soon the food and drinks were served, and the two ate and chatted, but their main concern was figuring out each other's feelings for them.

Not only was Gai Yue very satisfied with Xue Qingluan, but Xue Qingluan also developed feelings for him after meeting Gai Yue.

Gai Yue is almost sixty years old, but with the improvement of his cultivation level, he now looks like he is only in his thirties, about the same age as Xue Qingluan.

Although Gai Yue wasn't particularly handsome, his demeanor and the content of their conversations were very attractive to Xue Qingluan. In addition, Gai Yue's status and position were all plus points.

An hour passed quickly, and the two had almost finished eating, but they were still chatting and didn't want to stop.

It wasn't until the sun set and the crimson rays of the setting sun streamed in through the window that the two realized how late it was.

After hesitating for Gai Yue finally mustered up the courage to speak, "Actually... I want to give you a try. Although this is our first time meeting and we haven't known each other for long, I don't know why, but I have indeed fallen for you."

Hearing Gai Yue's blunt words, Xue Qingluan was surprised, because Gai Yue seemed to have a straightforward personality, but his straightforwardness was just right.

This was exactly what Xue Qingluan wanted to say, but how could a girl like her bring herself to say it?

However, Xue Qingluan also had her own worries.

"Actually, I also really enjoy chatting with you. Maybe I wouldn't call it that, but I do want to spend more time with you. However, I also have some concerns."

Gai Yue said, "Speak freely."

Xue Qingluan did not hide anything. "My situation is a bit special. If I were to marry you, I would definitely have to come to the Sword Sect. However, the forces behind me might not let go. But you are Titled Douluo, and the Sword Sect is behind you. If you personally show up, they won't refuse to give you face."

"If we get together in the future, I have a small request, and I wonder if you can grant it."

Gai Yue smiled and said, "I will not refuse to do anything within my power. Tell me about it."

Xue Qingluan sighed, "This has to do with the power behind me. It's a Hermit Sect. Skywater Academy was actually established with their funding. What we need to do is cultivate some talented women and send them into the sect later."

"Most of the women who entered the sect became victims, because the direct descendants of the sect needed to unite with women to fully Awakened Spirit, and the women who were united with them would most likely become ordinary people who could not cultivate."

"However, they treat these women very well, truly regarding them as mistresses, but there are always exceptions."

"I also graduated from the Skywater Academy, but I have an older sister whose talent is similar to mine. She is now the Great Elder's Wife."

"The Great Elder was very good to my sister at first, and she gave birth to two sons for him. However, the talents of the two sons could not compare with those of the Sect Master's lineage. Later, the Great Elder pinned his hopes on his three grandsons."

"But recently, two of the three grandsons of the Great Elder failed to awaken their bloodline, so there is no successor. Therefore, in the end, they placed their hopes on the third grandson."

"Skywater Academy has always been like this since its founding, so I didn't have much to say. After all, the women who marry into the sect all live very well."

"But the Third Great Elder's grandson is a scoundrel. The sect rules state that one can only fully Awakened Spirit at the age of fifteen, but that scoundrel has been arrogant and domineering since childhood. At the age of twelve, he abused his power and influence to assault several young girls from the sect."

"The sect leader punished that little scoundrel out of respect for the Great Elder, but he only became more unruly and refused to be disciplined. Unfortunately, that little scoundrel has quite a talent and has now set his sights on my disciple, Shui Bing'er."

Listening to Xue Qingluan's words, Gai Yue frowned almost imperceptibly. "He violated women when he was only twelve years old. Wasn't that a waste of his talent?"

Xue Qingluan said, "That's good then. That little scoundrel himself knew to save his first time for when he awakened. The method he used was..."

Xue Qingluan clearly didn't want to talk about this. "Let's not talk about this anymore. That little scoundrel is almost fifteen years old now, and he told the Great Elder that he only wants Bing'er. Bing'er's talent is the best in the history of the Skywater Academy, and she definitely has the potential to be a titled scholar in the future. How could she possibly marry that little scoundrel?"

Gai Yue raised an eyebrow and guessed, "That little scoundrel's talent is already the strongest in the sect in a hundred years even before it has been awakened. If it is awakened, his future will be limitless, won't it?"

Xue Qingluan looked at Gai Yue in surprise. "How did you know?"

Gai Yue smiled and said, "According to what you said, the sect rules behind you should be very strict, but the little scoundrel you mentioned was only given a simple punishment. The answer is not hard to guess."

Xue Qingluan replied helplessly, "Yes, the most crucial thing is that my sister also favors that little scoundrel. Because I was unwilling, she is now taking the initiative to dismiss me from my position as dean."

Gai Yue comforted him, "After all, he is her grandson. Moreover, judging from what you said, the Great Elder's lineage also has its own ambitions for the position of sect leader, right?"

Xue Qingluan was not surprised that Gai Yue had guessed these things, but said helplessly, "Yes, back then, the Great Elder only lost slightly in the struggle for the position with the Sect Master. Now that such a genius has emerged from his sect, he naturally has his own ideas again."

"I know this will put you in a difficult position, but she is my only daughter. I treat her like a daughter, and I don't want her to live an ordinary life, let alone marry that scoundrel."

Gai Yue nodded. "I understand what you mean. As a friend, it is indeed not appropriate for me to interfere in this matter, especially since the other party is Hermit Sect, and it is inconvenient for me to visit them."

After a pause, Gai Yue refilled Xue Qingluan's water bottle. "However, if I step in as your husband, then this matter will be perfectly legitimate. With me on your side, resolving this matter shouldn't be a problem."

Xue Qingluan blushed slightly upon hearing this. "Thank you very much in that case."

Gai Yue scratched his head sheepishly. "No need for thanks. I've truly fallen for you. How about this, let's date for a while as a couple. If it works out and you're okay with it, I'll come and propose marriage, and then I'll help you resolve your son's situation."

Xue Qingluan blushed slightly. "Actually, I like you quite a bit too, but there's not enough time."

"How about this, you send the betrothal gifts first and settle Bing'er's matter. Anyway, I can't run away."

Upon hearing this, Gai Yue's Adam's apple bobbed. Sex before love... well, not exactly, right? After all, they had been exchanging letters for half a month.

Gai Yue smiled and said, "Okay."

Xue Qingluan thanked her again, saying, "I couldn't think of any other way, so I had no choice but to trouble you."

Gai Yue waved his hand. "No trouble at all, I'm willing."

Hearing Gai Yue's blunt words, Xue Qingluan was a little taken aback, her blushing face saying it all.

Oscar was unaware of the rapid progress on his teacher's side. Meanwhile, in the Star Dou Great Forest, Tang San had already woken up. After confirming that Xiao Wu was alright, the two embraced.

On the cliff not far away, Da Ming, Er Ming, and Oscar had returned and were secretly watching the two.

Da Ming Er Ming felt very uncomfortable watching the two hugging and cuddling. They just couldn't understand why Sister Xiao Wu would fall for a human.

After a long while, the two separated. Tang San remained silent for a long time before asking, "Xiao Wu, are you... really Soul Beast Transformation?"

Xiao Wu nodded, not daring to look at Tang San's face. "I never intended to lie to you. I'll be entering maturity soon, and then I'll be no different from a normal human."

After confirming Xiao Wu's identity, Tang San was in a state of utter confusion. He never imagined that his beloved was actually Soul Beast Transformation. To be honest, this was indeed hard for Tang San to accept at first, but when Xiao Wu was in danger before, Tang San's concern was genuine and heartfelt.

Seeing the two silent figures, Oscar couldn't bear it any longer and came over on his Flying Sword.

Upon seeing Oscar, Tang San immediately stood up and bowed respectfully. "Senior Student, thank you for today's matter, otherwise Tang San would already be dead by now."

Oscar waved his hand, presumably Xiao Wu had already told Tang San what had happened.

"Little San, you must already know Xiao Wu's identity, right?"

Tang San nodded. "Senior Student knew all along, right?"

Oscar nodded. "That's right. I knew when Xiao Wu first entered the academy, and I've been keeping it a secret for her."

Hearing this, Tang San couldn't help but look at Oscar with new respect. Without any emotional bias, from a purely objective point of view, Oscar had long since given up on Xiao Wu, who was a ready-made Soul Ring and Spirit Bone, and had always treated Xiao Wu as a human being.

Once this was confirmed, Oscar's image in Tang San's mind became even more impressive. What kind of mentality would it take to treat a ready-made Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone as nothing?

Perhaps only someone like my Senior Student could have such lofty ideals?

Tang San replied, "I understand, Senior Student."

Tang San said to Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, no matter what your identity was before, I only know that you are my Xiao Wu, my most beloved Xiao Wu."

Do you remember what I told you before?

Xiao Wu nodded. "If someone wants to hurt me, but those people are people you can't beat..."

Tang San said, "I will make them step over my dead body first. I want to say this to you again."

Xiao Wu was so moved that she cried and threw herself into Tang San.

Oscar shook his head helplessly at the scene and was about to leave when Tang San called out to him, "Senior Student, thank you for taking care of Xiao Wu Tang San. I will never forget this kindness. In the future, whenever Senior Student need me, Tang San will definitely do my best."

Oscar waved his hand. "That's all for later. You two can be all lovey-dovey for now. I'm going to make some food, and I have something else to say to you later."

Tang San and Xiao Wu said apologetically, "Thank you for your trouble, Senior Student."

Oscar smiled and said, "Your diligent training is the best way to repay me. I'm going to test you later, and if you fail, you won't be leaving."

Tang San and Xiao Wu exchanged a glance upon hearing this, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes. Their Senior Student was still the same Senior Student, warm but extremely strict.

After Oscar left, Xiao Wu happily introduced the environment of Star Moon Lake to Tang San, which was the place where she had grown up.

Although Tang San was surprised by Xiao Wu's identity, his feelings for Xiao Wu had long transcended race. Besides, Xiao Wu was now a living, breathing human being. Moreover, he had learned a lot from Oscar over the years and knew that after Soul Beast Transformation, it would reach maturity and become a true human.

Xiao Wu introduced the environment of Star Moon Lake to Tang San, but Da Ming Er Ming did not come out, as if they did not like Tang San.

Although Xiao Wu felt helpless, she couldn't force Da Ming Er Ming. Besides, she was afraid that Tang San would be frightened after seeing Da Ming Er Ming, since not everyone had the same attitude towards Soul Beast as Oscar.

Now, besides Xiao Wu, Oscar is the only human in the Star Dou Great Forest who can get along with Da Ming Er Ming.

However, Xiao Wu didn't know that the other party was Da Ming Er Ming, who had already seen many humans. Back then, when some disciples of the Sword Sect entered the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain Soul Spirit, it was these two beasts who took action.

The reason I didn't see Tang San was simply because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to resist slapping that guy to death.

The two beasts have protected Sister Xiao Wu for 100,000 years, but a human has snatched her away? Soul Beast do have polyandry, and so do humans, but it's definitely impossible for the two beasts to share Xiao Wu with Tang San.

It's estimated that Tang San won't share with the two beasts, so it's better if they don't meet.

Oscar was well aware of this, but he couldn't be bothered with such trivial matters. After all, Xiao Wu was just a younger sister to him, and Oscar had no desire to get involved in their relationship.

P. S.: Typos will be corrected first and then fixed later.