Yu Xiaogang's True Nature

"Exactly. Why would Yu Xiaogang run into himself? This is far too much of a coincidence."

Liu Erlong had completely broken down. She had never imagined that the man she had loved all her life would turn out to be nothing but a ruse.

This had all been planned. This had all been planned. This was impossible—impossible.

But in this world, nothing was impossible.

Liu Erlong spoke up. "You can help me destroy the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, can't you?"

Liu Erlong had completely lost her reason. Her face was twisted with rage, like a beast on the verge of losing control, ready to pounce at any moment and bite through Bai Ying's throat.

Bai Ying gently stroked Liu Erlong's long hair. Looking into her eyes, he said calmly, "Do you really want me to help you destroy the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"

Liu Erlong nodded frantically. "That's right. As long as you can help me destroy the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I'll give you anything you want."

Bai Ying smiled faintly. "Including your body?"

Liu Erlong froze in place. She had never expected Bai Ying to make such a demand. She loved Yu Xiaogang. Although her hatred for him was now overwhelming, that did not mean she could accept Bai Ying.

But when she thought of the pain the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had brought her, Liu Erlong still hesitated.

Bai Ying watched her hesitate and sneered inwardly. It seemed this woman still did not hate them enough.

Bai Ying gently pulled Liu Erlong into his arms. "You don't have to answer me now. I'll give you three days to think it over. Three days from now, I hope to receive the answer I want."

With that, Bai Ying turned and left, leaving Liu Erlong standing there in a daze.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains and dappled the room. Flender and Yu Xiaogang had finally finished indulging themselves the night before and returned from a house of pleasure. Their faces showed some fatigue, but even more satisfaction and smugness.

The moment he stepped into the room, Flender saw Liu Erlong sitting by the bed, her expression grim. His heart tightened, but then he remembered that what had happened the previous night had already happened, so he walked over with a stiff smile.

"Er Long, we're back." Flender pretended to greet her casually, but his voice held a trace of unnaturalness.

Liu Erlong raised her head and looked at them coldly, her eyes full of disappointment and fury.

Seeing Liu Erlong's expression, Flender's heart lurched. He knew last night's affair had already displeased her. He forced himself to speak as naturally as possible. "Er Long, you know how men are. We always have certain needs. We just went out to relax last night. It's nothing."

Yu Xiaogang also walked over and said as though it were only natural, "Exactly, Er Long. We're men. Isn't it perfectly normal for us to go to a place like that? Don't take it too seriously."

As Liu Erlong listened to them, the fire in her heart burned hotter and hotter. She suddenly rose to her feet, pointed at Yu Xiaogang's nose, and shouted, "Listen carefully, Yu Xiaogang! Who do you think you are? Do you think that after doing something like that, I can still treat you the way I used to? Let me tell you, that's impossible! You have completely destroyed my feelings for you!"

Yu Xiaogang was stunned by her words. He had never expected Liu Erlong to be so decisive. Panic surged through him, and he hurriedly explained, "Er Long, listen to me. Things aren't what you think. We..."

Before he could finish, Liu Erlong cut him off. "Enough! I don't want to hear your explanations! Do you think I'll believe your lies? You and Flender went to a place like that. That's betrayal! I, Liu Erlong, may be a woman, but I'm not someone anyone can bully!"

With that, Liu Erlong turned and left, leaving Yu Xiaogang and Flender staring at each other in bewilderment. They had never imagined that overnight, the once-harmonious relationship between the three of them would become so strained. And the true culprit behind it all was that mysterious Bai Ying.

"Get out of my academy," Liu Erlong said.

"You think you're still the dean? I've already wrung all your value out of you. From now on, I'm the dean of this academy."

At Flender's words, Liu Erlong's face instantly turned livid. She bit her lower lip tightly, fury flashing in her eyes as though she wanted to devour the two men before her.

"You... How could you treat me like this?" Liu Erlong's voice trembled, and her body shook slightly as well. She felt as though a sharp blade had split open her heart. The pain was unbearable.

Seeing Liu Erlong's furious expression, Yu Xiaogang panicked. He knew he had truly angered her this time. He was about to speak when Flender grabbed him.

Flender looked at Liu Erlong coldly. "Er Long, don't forget your status. You're only the vice dean now, while I'm the dean. I have the final say in this academy. You have no right to drive us out."

Liu Erlong looked at the two men before her. Her fury and disappointment reached their peak. She let out a cold laugh, then suddenly reached into her robes and pulled out a token, raising it high into the air.

"Do you think that without you, I can't manage this academy? How laughable!" Liu Erlong's voice was cold and resolute. The token in her hand glittered in the sunlight, as though it contained some mysterious power.

"This is... the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's token!" Flender and Yu Xiaogang's expressions changed drastically when they saw it. They knew that the token represented the authority of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Whoever held it could wield immense influence within the clan.

A sly glint flashed through Yu Xiaogang's eyes. He walked up to Liu Erlong and pointed at the token in her hand, saying contemptuously, "You think holding a fake token can scare us? How laughable. This token is obviously fake!"

Liu Erlong's expression changed drastically at his words. She tightened her grip on the token, a trace of panic flashing through her eyes. But she quickly composed herself and sneered. "You think I would use a fake token to deceive you? What a joke. This token was personally given to me by my father. It represents my position and authority within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"

Yu Xiaogang snorted coldly and reached for the token in Liu Erlong's hand. Seeing this, Liu Erlong immediately stepped back and watched him warily. The atmosphere between them instantly grew tense, as though a fierce clash could erupt at any moment.

A cold glint flashed through Yu Xiaogang's eyes. His body suddenly moved, and he lunged at Liu Erlong. He was as fast as lightning, slicing through the air with a howling gust. Liu Erlong was startled, but she did not retreat. Instead, she met his attack head-on.

Their figures crossed in midair, fists and feet colliding with muffled thuds. Flender also joined the battle. His massive frame and astonishing strength sent one fist crashing forward with enough force to tear the air apart. Although Liu Erlong was quite powerful, she gradually found herself unable to withstand their combined assault.

The area quickly filled with the sounds of fierce combat and the three people's roars. Liu Erlong's figure flipped and leaped through the air as she tried to find an opening, but Yu Xiaogang and Flender worked together with perfect coordination, leaving her no way through.

Working together, Yu Xiaogang and Flender knocked Liu Erlong to the ground in just a few moves. Yu Xiaogang gasped for breath as he grabbed Liu Erlong by the hair and pulled her close. Fury blazed in his eyes, as though he wanted to devour her.

"You filthy woman! You really don't know when you're being shown mercy!" Yu Xiaogang roared, his voice filled with fury and disappointment. He raised his hand and slapped Liu Erlong several times across the face.

Liu Erlong was struck dizzy. Her cheeks quickly swelled red, and thin traces of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth. She widened her eyes and stared at Yu Xiaogang in disbelief, pain and fury filling her gaze.

"You... You hit me?" Liu Erlong's voice trembled, tears welling in her eyes. She had never imagined that the man who had once loved her deeply would actually raise a hand against her.

Yu Xiaogang's face twisted into a savage smile. He raised his hand again, preparing to punish Liu Erlong further. His palm traced an arc through the air with a sharp whistle before viciously striking her cheek.

Smack! The loud sound of a slap rang out. Liu Erlong's body lurched from the blow, nearly falling to the ground. Five bright red fingerprints appeared on her face, and a thin line of blood ran from the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were filled with shock and fury, but above all, disbelief.

Yu Xiaogang showed no sign of stopping. He continued swinging his hand, slapping Liu Erlong again and again. Each slap was accompanied by a crisp crack that made one's heart tremble. Liu Erlong was beaten dizzy, her body swaying constantly as she struggled to remain standing.

Flender stood to the side, watching Yu Xiaogang savagely beat Liu Erlong with a deep frown. He knew how much anger and disappointment Yu Xiaogang carried in his heart, but seeing the helpless pain in Liu Erlong's eyes also stirred an inexplicable irritation within him.

"That's enough, Xiaogang. Don't beat her to death." Flender finally could not hold back. His voice was deep and forceful, carrying an unquestionable authority.

Yu Xiaogang's movements paused. He raised his head and looked at Flender, madness flickering in his eyes. With a cold laugh, he said, "That filthy whore can be beaten to death for all I care. She's only the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's illegitimate daughter, while I'm now the clan's genius. Besides, I'm the clan leader's son. So what if I beat her to death?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression grew darker. He grabbed Liu Erlong by the hair and forced her to look up at him. Disgust and fury filled his eyes, as though he wanted to tear her apart and swallow her whole.

"Besides, this filthy whore has had a belly for so long without any result. She can't even bear me an heir." Yu Xiaogang's voice was cold and grating, every word seeming to be forced through clenched teeth. He abruptly released her hair, letting it fall messily beside her face, then spat viciously. The spittle nearly landed on Liu Erlong's face.

Liu Erlong's body trembled, her eyes full of humiliation and fury. She struggled to get up, but Yu Xiaogang kicked her hard in the chest, sending her tumbling back to the ground.

Yu Xiaogang looked down at Liu Erlong from above, a cruel sneer curling at the corner of his mouth. He crouched down, reached out, and gripped her chin, forcing her to raise her head and meet his eyes.

"What? Do you still dare to make trouble in front of me?" Yu Xiaogang's voice was cold and grating, like a sharp blade scraping across Liu Erlong's heart. Disgust and contempt flickered in his eyes, as though he were looking at an insignificant ant.

Yu Xiaogang's gaze pierced Liu Erlong. She clenched her teeth, struggling to keep her tears from falling. The man she had once loved so deeply was now treating her with such cruelty, filling her with unbearable pain and despair.

Liu Erlong lay on the ground, pain and fury twisting together in her heart. The filter through which she had once viewed Yu Xiaogang shattered completely at that moment. She remembered the beautiful times they had shared, but the man before her had become so unfamiliar and cruel.

"Say something, you filthy whore." Yu Xiaogang's voice echoed beside Liu Erlong's ear like a sharp knife stabbing into her heart again and again. She widened her eyes and stared at the once-familiar, gentle face of the man she had loved. Now, it held nothing but savagery and disgust.

Liu Erlong suddenly erupted with astonishing strength. She jerked her head up, fury blazing in her eyes, and used every ounce of her strength to slap Yu Xiaogang hard across the face.

Smack! The crisp sound of the slap echoed across the empty grounds. Yu Xiaogang's head snapped to the side, and a vivid five-finger mark immediately appeared on his face.

Liu Erlong immediately spat. The saliva, carrying all her fury and humiliation, landed squarely on Yu Xiaogang's face. Her eyes were filled with disgust and hatred, as though she wanted to erase him completely from her world.

"Yu Xiaogang, I must have been blind to fall for a freak like you! What do you think you are now? The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's genius? The clan leader's son? Bah! You're nothing but a eunuch, a useless cripple who has lost the dignity of a man!"

Liu Erlong's words struck Yu Xiaogang's heart like a heavy hammer. He froze in place, his eyes wide as he struggled to believe his ears. His face instantly turned livid, fury blazing in his chest.

"Bitch! How dare you insult me like that!" Yu Xiaogang roared. He suddenly rose to his feet and charged at Liu Erlong. His hands clenched into fists, veins bulging as though he wanted to tear her apart with his bare hands.

Flender stared at the chaos before him with a deep frown, trying to calm the dispute. He stepped forward and blocked the space between Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong. "Er Long, apologize to Xiaogang immediately. Otherwise, Xiaogang will never forgive you."

At his words, Liu Erlong let out a cold laugh, a trace of disdain flashing through her eyes. She shoved Flender away, straightened her chest, and glared at Yu Xiaogang. "Who needs his forgiveness? You're no good either! Listen carefully: from this day forward, I, Liu Erlong, have nothing to do with either of you! And that so-called Golden Iron Triangle? It's all bullshit!"