Sword Dao Chen Xin

Shrek Academy, boys' dormitory.

Gu Yi was sitting cross-legged on his bed, cultivating. He couldn't waste the 500% boost to Soul Power cultivation he had received as a reward.

He felt that he would be able to break through to level forty-five tonight.

But suddenly, Tang San walked up to him. His face was dark. Though training had just ended and his body was utterly exhausted, he had no mind to rest.

He had to get to the bottom of Xiao Wu's situation!

"Gu Yi, what exactly is your relationship with Xiao Wu?" Tang San asked in a low voice, his tone neither good nor bad.

"Hm?" Gu Yi opened his eyes and looked back at him in confusion.

"What kind of relationship could Xiao Wu and I have? You should know her better than I do."

"But the Xiao Wu I know wasn't like this today!" Tang San roared.

In his heart, Xiao Wu should be lively and cling to his side. Whatever he said, she would listen.

But today's Xiao Wu felt especially unfamiliar to him. It was the first time he had seen her look at him like that. Was that... annoyance?

In any case, there was definitely something wrong with Xiao Wu today! Definitely!

"The Xiao Wu you know? How much do you know about Xiao Wu? Besides, even if Xiao Wu and I were involved, what would that have to do with you?"

Gu Yi frowned, displeasure written across his face as he questioned him.

With that attitude, Tang San was clearly looking for trouble. Gu Yi had no intention of shrinking back like a turtle.

"Everything! I know everything about her! We grew up together, and we're sworn siblings. How can you say it has nothing to do with me?" Tang San shouted again.

He was completely on the verge of losing control. The only reason he had not attacked was because a sliver of reason remained.

"Then let me tell you right now: Xiao Wu and I have no relationship whatsoever!"

"Even if we did, it would only be as companions and classmates. That's what I think. As for her, go ask her yourself!"

Gu Yi spoke decisively, his presence no weaker than Tang San's.

Wasn't this just a contest to see who could shout louder? Compared to the weakened Tang San, Gu Yi was full of energy right now!

Yet after Gu Yi said that, the malice radiating from Tang San instantly weakened considerably.

"Really? Don't lie to me," Tang San asked tentatively.

"Of course. I can't be bothered to lie to you."

Gu Yi had never intended to have any kind of relationship with Xiao Wu. His earlier suggestion within the domain had simply been to fulfill their agreement.

If he truly had feelings for anyone, they would only be for Zhu Zhuqing.

"Then... I'm relieved."

After saying that, Tang San collapsed weakly onto the floor. He had already been at his limit, and after arguing with Gu Yi, how could he possibly have the strength to remain standing?

Gu Yi couldn't be bothered to care about him and simply let him lie there.

With the inner strength of the Mysterious Heaven Skill protecting his body, lying on the floor for one night would not hurt him.

The next morning followed the same routine. Early in the day, everyone began Gravity Training under Flender's lead, and everything was harmonious.

Whether because she was excited or for some other reason, Ning Rongrong did not complain even once today and stubbornly endured until the end.

After everyone finished their dietary supplements at noon and was preparing for the next training session, the "guests" arrived.

A massive sword had been planted in the academy plaza, and an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the entire academy!

"Hm? This is..." Feeling that pressure, Flender could not help but be startled.

Then, three figures suddenly appeared before everyone. They were Ning Fengzhi and the other two.

"Dad! Bone Grandfather, Sword Grandfather! You finally came!"

Upon seeing who had arrived, Ning Rongrong, who had endured for an entire day, finally broke into an excited smile and shouted toward the three of them.

"Ah, Rongrong, Sword Grandfather has missed you so much."

Seeing Ning Rongrong wave at them, Chen Xin immediately rode his flying sword over to her side and embraced her with a doting expression.

"Look at you. It hasn't even been that long, but our Rongrong has gotten so much thinner. You must have suffered a lot, haven't you?"

"Yes! Sword Grandfather, you have no idea. Every day here, I have to do Gravity Training and participate in spirit battles. It's been terribly hard!"

"And..."

Once Chen Xin brought it up, Ning Rongrong began pouring out her grievances, recounting all her experiences over the past few days. Just as she was about to continue, Ning Fengzhi interrupted her.

He looked at Ning Rongrong with a stern expression and asked, "Enough, Rongrong. We came here to handle serious business. Once it's done, I'll take you home."

Handle business? What business? There wasn't anything like this in the original story...

At the side, Gu Yi was deeply puzzled. He could not understand why the three pillars of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had suddenly appeared here together.

"Yes! It's her, Dad. She's the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast I told you about!" Ning Rongrong nodded excitedly and pointed at Xiao Wu, who was hiding behind Flender.

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone's gaze converged on Xiao Wu. Their eyes were filled with shock and disbelief!

"Huh? H-How is that possible? How did you find out?" Gu Yi was also shocked at that moment. He simply could not understand how Ning Rongrong knew.

Frowning tightly, he questioned Ning Rongrong.

"Hah! If you two hadn't been secretly meeting in the woods before, I really wouldn't have known. But it's too late to say any of that now!" Ning Rongrong sneered arrogantly.

"Secretly meeting? Could it be..."

At her reminder, Gu Yi immediately understood. He looked toward Zhu Zhuqing at the side, regret rising in his heart.

Zhuqing must have alerted Ning Rongrong when she followed us, and then Ning Rongrong overheard me explaining it to her.

Realizing this, Gu Yi did not hesitate. He immediately used Space Transfer, blinking in front of Xiao Wu.

He spread his arms and shielded Xiao Wu behind him, then spoke to Ning Fengzhi in the center of the plaza. "Uncle Ning, you can't touch her!"

"Why not? She's a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast! Do you know what that means?"

Before Ning Fengzhi could answer, Ning Rongrong answered for him.

"Of course I know!" Gu Yi shouted at Ning Rongrong, then looked at Ning Fengzhi again. "Uncle Ning, why should we harm her?"

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Masters can only absorb seven Soul Rings. Even if you kill Xiao Wu, it would be of no use to you!"

But Ning Fengzhi shook his head and smiled. "Xiao Yi, we aren't capturing her for ourselves. We're doing it for you."

"We have no way to absorb Soul Rings, but you can. This Soul Ring and Soul Bone are preparations we made for you!"

"You are the most outstanding genius in the history of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If we don't give this Soul Ring and Soul Bone to you, who else would we give them to?"

"?????"

Ning Rongrong, who had just been feeling smug, instantly froze in place. This was not what she had expected!

Shouldn't it have been for her? How... how had it become Gu Yi's?

Something was wrong! There had to be a problem somewhere! This was not how things were supposed to go!

Oh! She understood! Dad had to be lying to Gu Yi, making up an excuse so that he would not interfere.

Yes! That was right! It had to be that!

Dad was so clever!