"What?"
"Fiancée!"
When Tang Ya saw the reply at the inn, she was so shocked her little mouth fell open wide enough to swallow a whole egg.
Zhang Lexuan was the eldest senior sister of the inner court. She already had a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring, and everyone knew her name. Tang Ya also knew Bei Bei was the only student of the Tang Sect. He was one of the reasons she hadn't taken her own life.
Although Tang Ya could tell Bei Bei's identity was no ordinary one—at the very least, he was the child of an elder from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family—she had never imagined he was Mu En's great-grandson.
And he even had a fiancée with Twin Martial Souls. He had such a huge secret and had never told her. But then again, it was understandable. She didn't have much status, so it was only natural he wouldn't mention it.
But he had a fiancée and still wanted to pursue her?
Tang Ya's delicate brows drew together.
[Ya: Really?]
[Ice Frog is Stronger than Poison Frog: Heh, of course it's true. That's just how things go.]
[Ya: Who asked about that? I mean, does Bei Bei really have a fiancée?]
At that question, the other group members stiffened.
There was a story here!
[Revenge Girl: Is there some juicy gossip? Are you secretly in love with Bei Bei?]
Knowing the inside story, Huo Yu'er replied timidly.
[Grilled Fish Girl: Senior Bei Bei is pursuing Sister Tang Ya.]
[Dong'er is Not a Girl: That's right. When Yu'er was selling grilled fish, Tang Ya and Bei Bei came to help. They were definitely in the middle of courting each other.]
[Ice Frog is Stronger than Poison Frog: Huh? Is this Bei Bei guy a player too? Is he even more perverted than the group leader?]
[Chu Mo: ?]
[Revenge Girl: @Ya, hurry up and tell us. What's going on between you two?]
Mention romance, and the girls were wide awake. Even Ju Zi, who had been studying the Art of War Book, perked up and eagerly pressed for details.
The boys were no different. Chu Mo was curious too. Just imagining how they'd met, he couldn't see how the two of them fit together.
Without someone bringing them together, Bei Bei might never have met Tang Ya in his entire life.
[Ya: When the Iron-Blooded Sect destroyed my Tang Sect, I was seven and had just obtained my First Soul Ring. My parents protected me with their lives, and I barely escaped. When I was ten, I broke through to level twenty. I wanted to save up money, but time wouldn't wait for me, and I couldn't save enough. So, at eleven, I went alone into the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain a Spirit Ring. I ran into danger, and Bei Bei saved me.]
[Ya: Maybe my story moved Bei Bei, or maybe he felt sorry for me. He asked his elders to help me hunt for my Second Soul Ring.]
[Ya: After that, I entered Shrek Academy through the Tang Sect's quota. But my talent was nothing special, so I was basically invisible. Bei Bei, though, always looked after me.]
After reading Tang Ya's reply, Chu Mo fell silent. Maybe there was no need to read too much into it. Bei Bei probably wasn't that kind of person; most likely, he had developed feelings for her as they spent time together.
The question was how long those feelings could last. The difference in their status was plain to see. Even if they really got together, she would only be a concubine.
Besides, Mu En was an old fox. He would never allow his great-grandson to be at a disadvantage in love, let alone let him jeopardize Zhang Lexuan's future as the academy's protector for at least a century over a woman with no influence.
[Ice Frog is Stronger than Poison Frog: Wow, I didn't know you were so charming. You even bewitched the great-grandson of Dragon God Douluo.]
[Revenge Girl: From what you've said, Bei Bei might have felt sorry for you at first, but it seems he really did fall for you later.]
Watching the two of them embellish the story, Chu Mo helplessly closed his eyes. Bei Bei's approval alone was worthless. The people behind him had never accepted Tang Ya.
Otherwise, why would they avenge Zhang Lexuan but not help Tang Ya?
Did they expect Tang Ya to avenge herself?
Don't be ridiculous. Every second her enemy stayed alive was a second of pleasure for them, and an insult to Tang Ya's parents.
They simply didn't care about her. When the term ended, if Tang Ya didn't take the hint and break things off, some unknown powerhouse from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family might kill her one day to put an end to Bei Bei's hopes.
[Ya: Forget it. I'm not good enough for him, and I can't compare to his fiancée. Next time I see him, I'll tell him and expel him from the Tang Sect, so his family won't come after me.]
Tang Ya was a little naïve, but after hearing so many people tell her this, she could figure it out. She understood that she really wasn't good enough for him, and it would be better to cut things off sooner. After sending the message, she flopped onto the bed.
"As long as I can get stronger, that's enough."
She raised her hand and stared at her palm. Tang Ya sighed and covered her eyes with the back of her hand.
Chu Mo opened his eyes and watched as Ding Ding Ding sent one message after another to comfort Tang Ya. He sighed softly.
[Chu Mo: We've gotten a little sidetracked, but this is basically why the Tang Sect declined: they were rigid, unwilling to adapt, and had no value. So they fell, and were destroyed.]
[Chu Mo: @Ya, I'm in Freshman Dormitory Room 109. My Martial Soul has a domain that can speed up cultivation. You can come find me.]
Chu Mo wanted to do something for Tang Ya and help her destroy the Iron-Blooded Sect, but he had the will and not the strength.
He still needed to level up—at least get the Group Chat to level three. Then he could unlock farming, and the fruits and vegetables he grew could increase his cultivation.
But he hadn't even reached level two yet, so naturally he couldn't farm.
The only thing he could do now to put Tang Ya at ease was have Xiao Lu activate her domain and help her cultivate faster.
[Dong'er is Not a Girl: @Chu Mo, I won't let you make a move on Sister Tang Ya!]
[Dong'er is Not a Girl: Everyone, join me in condemning this scumbag! He obviously wants to make a move on Tang Ya now!]
[Ice Frog is Stronger than Poison Frog: Oh, so you really are a scumbag who wants a harem.]
[Revenge Girl: I mean, I still don't think this is a good time to pursue her~]
Chu Mo read that, and his vision went dark, then darker, then darker still. What was wrong with those three?
As Chu Mo tried to think of a rebuttal, Tang Ya replied.
[Ya: Thank you all for caring about me, but it's fine. I have nothing but my body, so if you like me, you can have it. I really do need to cultivate right now. @Chu Mo, I'll come find you in a bit.]
[Dong'er is Not a Girl: Sister Tang Ya, don't let him trick you. You want revenge on the Iron-Blooded Sect, right? I'll have Big Uncle and Second Uncle destroy them right now. Don't give yourself to that scumbag Chu Mo!]
[Ya: No need, Dong'er. Just like I said above, helping me has no value. I have nothing to give you in return.]
In Dormitory 108, Wang Dong'er read the message, her little face red with anger. Did Tang Ya really have to go and offer herself?
"Yu'er, say something!"
Wang Dong'er looked at Huo Yu'er, who was sitting on the other bed, and spoke irritably.
"Well..."
Huo Yu'er's mouth twitched. You look much more like you're doing this for yourself than for Tang Ya. For a moment, she didn't know what to say.
[Grilled Fish Girl: @Chu Mo, Group Leader, what's your Martial Soul? Can it really speed up cultivation?]
[Chu Mo: Of course. I don't lie. I also have some pills that can speed up cultivation. I'm in Freshman Dormitory Room 109, so just come find me. We're all group members, after all—we should help each other.]
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