We're on the Same Side

Chapter 42: We're on the Same Side

Wu Changkong and the others had already finished their battle nearby.

As they quietly watched the two finish fighting, a sharp glint flashed through Wu Changkong's eyes. Gu Yue had improved tremendously.

He knew all too well the oppressive force Su Qiu displayed in battle. It was a strength devoid of any flourish, capable of instantly cutting off every avenue of escape for his enemy.

The fact that Gu Yue had managed to exchange several moves with him was already remarkable.

It seems Gu Yue wasn't pretending. Su Qiu's thoughts raced. He could tell that Gu Yue had given it her all; it seemed she genuinely did not know hand-to-hand combat techniques.

Once he came back to his senses, Su Qiu abruptly realized that his posture with Gu Yue was somewhat intimate.

When his gaze fell upon their overlapping figures, his breath caught.

His hand was still instinctively clasped around Gu Yue's wrist, that delicate, smooth touch reaching him through his fingertips.

Half of Gu Yue's body leaned slightly forward, her hair brushing across his shoulder as a faint fragrance drifted past.

Those ethereal eyes were now right in front of him.

A hint of mischief shone in her eyes as Gu Yue prepared to raise her head and move even closer.

"Woo—" The onlookers all whistled and jeered in unison.

Then, an incredulous voice suddenly rang out.

"What are you doing?!"

Following the voice, they saw a silver-haired girl standing at the entrance outside the Training Grounds.

For Na'er, today should have been a very happy day.

She would not only get to see Su Qiu, whom she had missed for so long, but would soon reclaim the Golden Dragon King's power.

But why?

After arriving at Eastsea Academy and learning from the Dean that Su Qiu was in Zero Class, along with the location, Na'er had rushed over impatiently.

But what did she see when she arrived?

Su Qiu was straddling Gu Yue!

They were practically about to kiss!

Na'er was furious. That was clearly supposed to be her place.

It had been three years ago!

"This naturally evil Gu Yue, I'll personally—"

A dragon-shaped golden phantom flashed behind her before vanishing. Carrying terrifying momentum, Na'er leaped up and crashed down heavily.

Na descended from the heavens, furious and ferocious!

Golden light illuminated the entire Training Grounds. The dragon-shaped phantom behind Na'er bared its fangs, and the pressure of its immense power made even the air hum and tremble.

The faces of the onlookers changed drastically, and they instinctively backed away. Wu Changkong did not move; the silver-haired girl carried no killing intent.

Without time to think, Su Qiu and Gu Yue instantly got up and retreated.

Then Na'er slammed down.

With a muffled bang, cracks exploded from where Na'er landed, and shattered stones flew everywhere.

"Wait! Na'er, let's talk this out." Though they had not seen each other for three years, Su Qiu recognized the silver-haired girl at first glance.

He still had no idea why Na'er had suddenly attacked.

Did she finally grow up and come to settle the score for being tricked into becoming a mount back then? But I let her ride me back too, didn't I?

As his thoughts raced, Na'er spoke. "Brother Su, move aside!"

"Damn Gu Yue, only one of us will leave alive today!"

She knew Gu Yue planned to win Su Qiu over and bind him as a subordinate through affection. But Na'er had not taken it seriously. After all, Gu Yue had dumped all her human emotions onto Na'er—what could she possibly accomplish?

Yet Gu Yue had actually managed to get this far.

This was no ordinary love rival. She had to strike hard!

"Oh?" Su Qiu looked at Gu Yue hiding behind him, then at the furious, ferocious Na'er. Realization dawned on him. "So you weren't attacking because of me?"

"Of course. Gu Yue has always been my target."

"You should've said so." Without the slightest hesitation, Su Qiu decisively stepped aside, exposing Gu Yue behind him.

I love watching women fight.

Gu Yue, hiding behind him, was caught completely off guard and found herself fixed under Na'er's burning gaze.

Though surprise flickered in her eyes, she showed no trace of panic. Gu Yue straightened up and raised her eyes to meet Na'er's.

"I can't think of a reason for you to attack me." Gu Yue was genuinely confused. Wasn't Na'er here to help her reclaim the Golden Dragon King? Why was she attacking her instead?

"Hmph." Na'er's voice lacked all the sweetness she had shown at the Spirit Pagoda. "Brother Su is mine!"

Oh ho!

The onlookers could not help leaning back.

Even Wu Changkong was surprised. It was because of that?

"That's it?"

Feeling Na'er's intense possessiveness, Gu Yue became even more confused. She still could not understand such a mindset.

"Then you should be even less likely to attack me."

"You like Su Qiu, and I like Su Qiu too. Shouldn't we be on the same side?"

The moment Gu Yue said that, the Training Grounds became so quiet that one could hear heartbeats.

Several envious gazes landed on Su Qiu. He helplessly spread his hands; he had not expected Gu Yue to be such an extraordinary person.

Na'er's clenched fist froze, then she suddenly smiled in relief.

Why am I arguing with a stupid dragon that just lost her emotions?

With a sigh, Na'er lowered her fist.

The tense atmosphere instantly dissipated.

Gu Yue found it baffling. She clearly could not understand how someone angry one moment had suddenly relaxed the next. She sighed inwardly. As expected, separating Na'er from myself was the right choice.

"This behavior is too strange."

Seeing that nothing seemed to be wrong anymore, Su Qiu felt somewhat disappointed.

They had not actually fought.

If Na'er had truly fought Gu Yue, just thinking about it would have been exciting.

"Everyone's here." Yu Zhen walked in. He had come to notify Wu Changkong that Zero Class would be getting a new member.

But the strange atmosphere made him pause the moment he entered.

The silver-haired girl stood in the center, while the Green-clothed girl looked calm.

Su Qiu was peeking around at the side, while several others were crowded into a corner with shifty eyes.

Something seemed off.

After all, Zero Class had rather a lot of second generations.

Dragon Sparrow Douluo's nephew, Shrek's Wu Changkong, the mysterious Gu Yue, and Na'er, who had come from Spirit Pagoda Headquarters and seemed to have a Big shot behind her.

With such a group together, if anything really happened, Yu Zhen certainly did not want to bear the responsibility. He could not handle it either.

Narrowing his eyes slightly, Yu Zhen's years of experience as a Dean made him sense that something was wrong.

He had originally planned to take the opportunity to observe Zero Class's training.

Now, he had better leave quickly.

"Teacher Wu, Miss Na'er is a new member of Zero Class."

"Alright, the academy has been rather busy lately. Since I've delivered the notice, I'll be going back first."

He came quickly and left just as quickly, with Yu Zhen immediately disappearing.

"Ahem." Wu Changkong was the first to break the silence.

He withdrew his gaze from the doorway and swept his eyes across everyone present. His tone remained as cold as ever. "Since this is the academy's arrangement, join the class."

His gaze passed over Gu Yue's calm profile and Su Qiu's indifferent expression before finally landing on Na'er.

He added lightly, "Zero Class does not keep idlers. Starting tomorrow, you will train with the others."

Na'er immediately stepped half a pace forward, moving a little closer to Su Qiu. Her voice regained some of its usual sweet softness. "Thank you, Teacher!"

Xie Xie and the others occasionally cast curious glances her way.

Although she had only attacked once, anyone with eyes could see Na'er's strength.

Whether it was her powerful Dragon-shaped Martial Soul or the shattered floor, both spoke of her terrifying power.

Only Tang Wulin showed little reaction. From the moment Na'er appeared, the power within him—which Old Tang said was the Golden Dragon King's power—had been constantly stirring.

Moreover, after he absorbed the first seal, Old Tang had never responded to him again.

Tang Wulin felt an inexplicable sense of unease.