Three Familiar Faces

"Dean Liu, first clear out everyone connected to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. It won't be too late to look for Yu Xiaogang in Suotuo City afterward."

"After all, I don't want to constantly see people with ulterior motives in my own academy."

Xia Wuyou stared sharply at Liu Erlong, his tone carrying a hint of dominance that left no room for negotiation.

"Uh... Clear out those connected to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"

Liu Erlong was stunned at first, but she quickly understood Xia Wuyou's meaning and immediately nodded in agreement.

"Alright! No problem!"

"Your Excellency Wuyou, that request is simple enough!"

"I guarantee that before sunset today, there won't be a single person connected to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan left in Blue Tyrant Academy."

As for the people Yu Luomian, her father in name, had placed in Blue Tyrant Academy, they claimed to be there to assist her.

But in truth, they had been monitoring her every move, all to prevent her from running off to search for Yu Xiaogang again.

She had long grown sick of those old fools who kept throwing their weight around in the academy.

Now, not only had she received news of Xiaogang, she could also use this opportunity to free herself from Yu Luomian's surveillance.

To her, this was simply killing two birds with one stone!

"Hahaha, Your Excellency Wuyou, don't laugh at me!"

"I've long found those old fools who only know how to point fingers unbearable."

"Even if you hadn't brought it up today, I would have personally driven those eyesores out sooner or later."

Liu Erlong was in an excellent mood and burst into laughter.

"Alright! Since that's the case, Dean Liu, recover your condition first!"

"I'll still need you to handle these troublesome matters afterward!"

Xia Wuyou was very satisfied with Liu Erlong's attitude.

For him, having Liu Erlong deal with these troublesome affairs could not have been better.

Two hours later, Liu Erlong had finished recovering her condition.

Just then, Liu Erlong seemed to think of something.

With a hint of pleading in her voice, she spoke to Xia Wuyou, who stood not far away.

"Your Excellency Wuyou, we could be considered acquainted through a fight!"

"Since I've helped you with such a major matter, if I ever need anything in the future, I hope you'll be willing to lend a hand."

As Liu Erlong spoke, her tone became more earnest.

She had never been the sort of person accustomed to asking others for help.

But she had no choice!

The moment she thought of Xia Wuyou's seven extraordinary spirit rings, she saw hope—a hope that Yu Xiaogang could break through to level thirty.

Yu Xiaogang's martial spirit had suffered a malignant mutation, leaving his Soul Power permanently stuck at level twenty-nine. This had been a massive burden weighing on her heart for decades.

Over the years at Blue Tyrant Academy, she had tried countless methods, yet she had always come up empty-handed.

But the young man before her, Xia Wuyou, had even broken conventional rules with a spirit ring configuration so astonishing.

Perhaps he truly had a way to resolve Yu Xiaogang's malignant martial spirit mutation?

Once that thought arose, her heart began pounding wildly beyond her control.

For the sake of that possible hope, she could no longer concern herself with so much.

"Hehe! Dean Liu, you're too polite!"

Hearing Liu Erlong's request, Li Wuyou smiled faintly.

He understood Liu Erlong's thoughts perfectly well.

To put it bluntly, it was all for Yu Xiaogang.

The only matter that could make Liu Erlong feel troubled, aside from helping Yu Xiaogang break through to become a level-thirty Soul Elder,

was probably figuring out how to make Yu Xiaogang marry her, Liu Erlong. There was nothing else.

"Dean Liu, if you ever need something from me in the future, there's no need to say such polite things as 'lend a hand.'"

"When the time comes, let's keep it simple. You only need to offer something that interests me, and we can make a fair trade. Neither side loses out. What do you think?"

As Xia Wuyou said this, a meaningful curve formed at the corner of his lips as he quietly watched Liu Erlong.

"Uh... Offer something you're interested in?"

"A fair trade?"

Liu Erlong was taken aback, but upon further thought, this would save them the trouble of getting entangled in the future, so she nodded in agreement.

"Alright! No problem! We'll do as Your Excellency Wuyou says!"

"If that day truly comes, I'll certainly bring my bargaining chip to find you."

To her, as long as she could achieve her goal, such trade rules were nothing.

"Since that's settled, I'll leave the rest to Dean Liu!"

Seeing Liu Erlong agree, the smile in Li Wuyou's eyes deepened.

"Alright! Please wait a moment, Your Excellency Wuyou!"

"I'll first sort out the list of personnel. Just give me some time!"

Hearing Liu Erlong's words, Xia Wuyou nodded.

Liu Erlong then rapidly began recalling, one by one, the names of everyone connected to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

After confirming the complete list, Liu Erlong arranged for word to be sent out, ordering all teachers and students of Lanba Advanced Spirit Master Academy—even janitors—to gather in the academy's central plaza.

"Your Excellency Wuyou, please come with me!"

"In a moment, I'll formally announce the academy's change of ownership before all the teachers and students of Lanba Advanced Spirit Master Academy. I'll also take this chance to let everyone see what the new dean looks like."

After making those arrangements, Liu Erlong turned to Xia Wuyou. Her tone was calm, carrying the ease of a matter finally settled.

"Alright! Then I'll trouble Dean Liu!"

His gaze sweeping over the crowd already beginning to gather in the distance, Xia Wuyou nodded.

The two walked side by side toward the central plaza. Along the way, many teachers and students had already hurried over after hearing the news, gathering in small groups across the academy square, their faces filled with confusion and curiosity.

The closer they came to the crowd, the clearer the surrounding discussions became.

"Jiang Zhu, Huang Yuan, it's been two months since we last saw each other after the academy break! How have you two been lately?"

"Yeah! Tailong! It really has been two months since we last met!"

"By the way! Huang Yuan, Tailong, let me ask you something!"

"Who's that handsome guy walking together with Dean Liu?"

"Do you two know him?"

"And do either of you know why Dean Liu gathered everyone in the academy plaza this time?"

After arriving at Blue Tyrant Academy's central plaza, Xia Wuyou spotted three familiar faces amid the crowd: Jiang Zhu, Huang Yuan, and Tailong, who had participated in the spirit master tournament for Blue Tyrant Academy in the original story.

At that moment, the countless teachers and students of Blue Tyrant Academy also noticed Liu Erlong, along with the unfamiliar Xia Wuyou.

Clearly, the countless teachers and students present were all curious about this sudden assembly.

Quite a few young female students were even secretly sizing up Xia Wuyou, their eyes full of curiosity and infatuation.

Facing the gazes of the countless teachers and students, Liu Erlong calmly and gracefully stepped onto the raised platform at the center of the plaza.

"Everyone, quiet down. I have two very important matters to announce."

Liu Erlong raised her hand, signaling everyone to be silent.

Upon hearing this, the teachers and students below gradually fell quiet.

Seeing this, Liu Erlong spoke out in a clear voice.

"Everyone! I have gathered you here today mainly to announce two very important matters concerning Blue Tyrant Academy's future..."