High Pressure

High Pressure

With the departure of Tang Wulin, everyone in the office let out a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

One could see that in just that short span of time, everyone's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

"That was terrifying. That guy is about the same age as us, right? Yet he's already a Soul Elder, and he even has a ten-thousand-year soul ring!"

This was said by Zhou Changxi, who wiped the cold sweat from his forehead while speaking in a trembling voice.

Long Hengxu and Xie Xie did not answer him; both of them wore solemn expressions, clearly shaken by the sheer power Tang Wulin had displayed.

"Alright, let's end this matter here," Long Hengxu finally spoke first.

In that short moment, he seemed to have aged ten years, his face full of distress. After a long silence, he sighed and waved his hand.

"You two should find yourselves a new dormitory."

Xie Xie and Zhou Changxi had no objections to this proposal and both nodded in agreement.

Long Hengxu took one last look at the two, then waved his hand to signal that they could leave.

Seeing the key in his hand, the other party led the way without a word.

"Young Master Wuji, this is the residence for you and Miss Gu Yue. Would you like me to take you inside to get familiar with the place?"

How could he have become a Soul Elder in just three years, complete with a ten-thousand-year soul ring? He was even more monstrous than me, and I'm the one with a system.

Gu Yue sat to the side, and seeing his expression, the corner of her mouth curled slightly as she spoke.

Hearing this, Qiangu Wuji was startled and quickly sat up straight, looking honest and upright.

After the two of them left, the office returned to silence.

"Finally free. That feels great."

When he saw the building situated behind a rockery, he immediately fell silent.

Perhaps this is the benefit of having status.

Just like that, he took the key and headed out with Gu Yue.

"Ah!"

By the time he reached the end of his sentence, he couldn't continue and simply fell silent.

"Sigh, forget it. I'll arrange a dormitory for you."

He couldn't think of a reason for Tang Wulin to be in contact with Qiangu Dongfeng, but if it wasn't his own cheapskate father, then who could it be?

It couldn't possibly be Leng Yaozhu, could it?

Forget it, there's no point in thinking about that now. The most pressing issue is: what exactly is going on with Tang Wulin himself?

While he was lost in his own internal monologue, Long Hengxu noticed he wasn't speaking and raised his voice slightly.

If the events of three years ago hadn't happened, he might have just marveled at how much of a freak this guy was. But given the current situation—having offended each other to the death three years ago—a major conflict between the two was bound to erupt sooner or later.

"Remember to come to the teaching building later. Today is your and Miss Gu Yue's first day of school, so we need to conduct class assignments."

After Qiangu Wuji and Gu Yue entered, he disregarded his image, kicked off his shoes, and sprawled out on the sofa.

Was he sent here by the Spirit Pagoda?

He felt helpless about this. The atmosphere at East Sea Academy was actually quite good, but who knew that this Tang Wulin would show up today...

Long Hengxu didn't explain, simply tossing the key over.

Sigh!

The pressure!

What is wrong with this system? Why can't it be a bit more competitive? Can't it see that someone is already riding on my face with their cultivation level?

"Wuji, are you listening to me?"

In the hallway outside, the tall female assistant was waiting. Seeing the two emerge, she immediately stepped forward to greet them.

"Well then, I won't disturb you two any further."

"Rest assured, this was prepared specifically for you and Miss Gu Yue by the principal. There is no one else inside besides the two of you."

"Is it just me and Gu Yue here? Or are there others?"

"Wuji, I'm sorry you had to see that embarrassing display earlier. Actually, our academy is quite good; today was just an exception..."

Long Hengxu stood up and walked out from behind his desk with a bitter expression.

Qiangu Wuji glanced at her and couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"What do you think would happen if I recorded how you look right now and sent it to the teacher?"

"Just one key? Director Long, what about Gu Yue's?"

This old man wouldn't have mistaken me for a girl and arranged a female dormitory, would he?

"Your dormitory is a bit special. The principal specifically ordered it to be arranged for you and Miss Gu Yue. You'll understand once you get there."

Qiangu Wuji hurriedly took it. Hearing this, he felt a wave of emotion. The principal of East Sea Academy was really going to great lengths to curry favor with him, arranging a personal escort and even a special dormitory.

At this, Qiangu Wuji heard him and looked up with a blank expression.

After seeing Tang Wulin's situation, he no longer had complete confidence that he could handle any conflict that might arise at any moment.

Now, he felt very uneasy, worried that if Qiangu Wuji's impression of East Sea Academy changed drastically because of this incident, he might just leave.

"Alright, thank you, Director Long."

After winding through various paths and crossing a small grove, he finally arrived at his destination.

Long Hengxu waved his hand, rummaged through a drawer, and quickly found a set of keys.

Gu Yue pursed her lips and did not answer, choosing to change the subject instead.

The female assistant nodded, adding one last instruction before leaving.

"Understood."

Arriving outside the house, the tall female assistant stopped and looked at the two of them with a smile.

Inside the house.

"Take this and find Assistant Lin; she will take you there."

Qiangu Wuji nodded.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, the fact remained that the abilities Tang Wulin had displayed were now enough to threaten him.

"I see..." Qiangu Wuji nodded. "Then I'll have to trouble Assistant Lin. You can head back first; Gu Yue and I can handle it from here."

In fact, his worries were unfounded.

At this moment, Qiangu Wuji was thinking about the last sentence Tang Wulin had said before leaving.

This kind of treatment...

Qiangu Wuji looked at the keys in his hand, his eyes filled with confusion.

What on earth did this mean?

How come he didn't know about this himself?

Wait, the Spirit Pagoda he mentioned—could it be Qiangu Dongfeng?

Qiangu Wuji frowned; the development of the plot had basically completely deviated from the original work by this point.

This wasn't a dormitory at all; it was a small villa!

The principal of East Sea Academy had actually prepared a detached villa for him.

"Why are you trying to scare me? It's not easy to finally have no one nagging in my ear, so you won't even let me cut loose for a bit?"

Tsk tsk.

He had just solemnly guaranteed that the academy's atmosphere was relaxed, friendly, and supportive, but then this happened immediately after. Not to mention others, even Long Hengxu now felt his own words were ridiculous.

However, he immediately realized he had been startled and became annoyed.

Seeing this, Long Hengxu sighed once more.

At this moment, Qiangu Wuji didn't care at all, or rather, he hadn't heard a word of what he said.

"What do you think about Tang Wulin?"

"He had such a huge falling out with us back then; now that we've met again, he will definitely seek revenge."

"You saw his current situation too. Do you think you can win if you face him?"