Shen He said to Flender with a solemn expression.
"People change. Think carefully—does Great Master Yu still look the way he did when you met him more than a decade ago?"
Recalling Great Master Yu's recent appearance, Flender realized that his old friend truly seemed different. Not only had he become somewhat twisted, but he had also been blinded by personal gain.
"After pursuing something for decades, who wouldn't be moved if it suddenly appeared before them one day? Great Master Yu has been shackled by his own obsession."
"Teacher, you wouldn't trick us like that too, would you?"
Seeing how much Flender cared about Great Master Yu, Ma Hongjun and Oscar both spoke somewhat fearfully.
"Bullshit! How could I, Flender, do something like that? I may be a little too fond of money, but I know perfectly well what can and cannot be done! How could I do something so vile?"
Seeing his beloved disciples say that, Flender grew furious. Although he looked shameless, he actually had his own principles!
Otherwise, he would not have voluntarily left when he traveled with Great Master Yu and the others back then.
"This matter absolutely has to be investigated thoroughly! The most urgent thing is to find Great Master Yu! Then we'll catch him and question him properly! If it's true, then even though he's been my friend for many years, I still won't let him off!"
"Speaking of which, when I was guarding the academy gate just now, I think I saw Great Master Yu. He was carrying luggage and seemed to be heading toward Heaven Dou City!"
Zhao Wuji, who happened to be on duty today, rubbed his forehead and suddenly spoke.
"Why didn't you say so earlier?"
"Flender, you never asked me."
"What is Xiaogang doing in Heaven Dou City at a time like this?"
Flender wondered aloud, but Shen He immediately saw through the matter.
"If he thinks cooperating with Shrek Academy is too disadvantageous, then going to Heaven Dou City, the city where the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family resides, and putting himself up for auction wouldn't bring him both fame and fortune?"
"Right! I remember Xiaogang is from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, so going to Heaven Dou City to prove himself again makes perfect sense!"
After Shen He's reminder, the more Flender thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed. He decided that his old friend Great Master Yu must have been blinded by fame and profit, and grew even angrier as he prepared to go wake his former friend up.
"Let's go to Heaven Dou City together!"
As the dean, Shen He was the first to speak and make the decision.
"If you don't want to go, then stay in the academy and cultivate by yourselves."
"Heaven Dou City? Sure. I can go home for a visit while I'm at it!"
After hearing Shen He decide that they would go to Heaven Dou City together, Ning Rongrong immediately agreed.
How could she miss out on something this fun? Besides, Heaven Dou City was the territory of her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Going home for a look while she was there would be nice too.
"Fine, we'll go together! I want to see what my good teacher is up to!"
"Yeah, big brother. I'll go with you too!"
"Since Dean Shen said so, we definitely have to go."
The others also voiced their agreement one after another, deciding to go together to Heaven Dou City in search of Great Master Yu.
As one of the two largest and most prosperous cities on the continent, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City, was indeed magnificent. Its walls reached a hundred meters high and were all built from the hardest granite. The soldiers patrolling and standing guard held spears and wore full armor, their bodies radiating a murderous aura.
The towering city gate was a full ten meters wide, enough for six riders to pass abreast. Passersby could only enter through the two side gates, while the central gate remained tightly shut.
When the group from Shrek Academy arrived at the city gate and prepared to enter, Flender's sharp eyes spotted a huge notice on the bulletin board beside the gate.
"Recruitment. Blue Tyrant Advanced Soul Master Academy is currently recruiting the following personnel due to its expansion: ten Soul Ancestors above level forty. Those with higher Soul Power will be given priority. Successful applicants will receive generous treatment."
Flender had quietly kept watch over Liu Erlong all these years, so after arriving in Heaven Dou City, he naturally thought of her immediately.
Could Xiaogang be here too? I haven't seen her in so many years. Should I go take a look?
With this thought in mind, Flender spoke.
"Why don't we visit this Blue Tyrant Academy first? I know its dean. We might get some news about Xiaogang, and with so many of us, staying at Blue Tyrant Academy would be a good option."
As if it were a reunion arranged by fate, Flender, Yu Xiaogang, and Liu Erlong had once again appeared in Heaven Dou City. As for how events would unfold afterward, no one knew.
Flender, you still haven't let go, have you? But judging by things now, you're still more suitable for her than that Great Master Yu.
Zhao Wuji, who knew Flender best, naturally knew about the past of the Golden Iron Triangle. After recently coming into contact with Great Master Yu, Zhao Wuji felt even more strongly that his own boss was the right one. Great Master Yu was nothing more than a hypocritical villain.
Hearing Flender say this, Shen He naturally became curious about Liu Erlong as well. He wanted to meet in person that legendary woman from the original story who had suffered so much and foolishly fallen for Great Master Yu.
After all, she and Bibi Dong could both be called the two greatest romantics in Soul Land, and the men they had chosen were both the most useless men in the soul master world.
"Sure. Since Teacher Flender knows the dean over there, we might as well take advantage of that and stay there for a few days."
With Dean Shen's permission, Flender immediately led them toward Blue Tyrant Academy.
"You're all here to register as academy teachers?"
"No, no. We're from Shrek Academy. I'm Flender, a friend of your academy's dean. I've come especially to pay her a visit. If possible, we'd like to stay here for a few days."
Seeing this group claim to know the dean and appear to possess considerable Soul Power cultivation, the soul master in charge of receiving guests did not dare neglect them. He immediately sent someone inside to report their arrival.
"Flender! It really is you!"
Before long, an excited figure ran out of Blue Tyrant Academy.
Although the woman wore a simple blue-green cloth skirt and her face was somewhat pale, it did nothing to conceal her grace. Her features were as beautiful as a painting, and her black eyes were filled with spirit. Her full, mature figure was far beyond what an ordinary young girl could compare to.
The visitor was none other than the final member of the Golden Iron Triangle—and the woman Flender had always loved—Liu Erlong.
"Flender, it's been so many years, but you're still the same. By the way, what brings you here? After all these years, have you seen Xiaogang?"
"Erlong, it's been years. Aren't you going to invite us inside?"
Seeing the group packed behind Flender and blocking the academy entrance, Liu Erlong immediately led them inside and arranged for people to prepare refreshments.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Liu Erlong, who had always been thinking about Great Master Yu, immediately asked Flender for news about him.
Seeing how concerned Liu Erlong was about Great Master Yu, Flender felt quite uncomfortable despite claiming that he had long since let go. When she asked, he told Liu Erlong about Great Master Yu's recent situation and why they had come to Heaven Dou City.
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