After everyone else had left, Qin Yin stared fixedly at Zhao Zilong. Zhao Zilong felt his scalp tingle beneath that gaze and asked, "Teacher Qin, is something the matter?"
"Nothing." Qin Yin thought for a moment but did not ask whether Shi Nian had truly been killed by Zhao Zilong. After all, if what Zhao Zilong had just said was true, then Zhao Zilong's teacher could not possibly be on Douluo Continent, but rather on Sea God Island.
The members of Heaven Dou Royal Academy were also silent. After all, Zhao Zilong had given them quite a shock today.
Qin Yin looked at everyone and said, "All right, go back and rest! In the qualifiers, Heaven Dou Royal Academy must take first place and demonstrate the majesty of our Heaven Dou Empire."
"Yes."
Back at the hotel, Zhao Zilong finally breathed a sigh of relief and flopped straight onto the bed.
"Zilong, what's wrong?" Meng Yiran asked, lying on the bed beside him and looking at him.
"Nothing." Zhao Zilong answered casually. He really did feel exhausted today. In truth, even if he had told them the truth back then, it probably would not have caused any problems. Yet Zhao Zilong still could not help wanting to boast.
After all, he could know that he had no background or backing, but he could not let others know that. Otherwise, who knew when someone might treat him like easy prey or exploit him for the benefit of some major faction.
I still need to raise my strength as quickly as possible, Zhao Zilong thought.
Meng Yiran looked at Zhao Zilong and asked, "Um, Zilong, are you really from Sea God Island?"
Zhao Zilong turned over and stared at the ceiling. "Yes, yes. When we get the chance later, I'll take you