Tang Liu continued, "If Huo Yuhao fails the New Student Assessment and gets expelled from Shrek Academy, we'll have a real mess on our hands. You know Tang San has been watching Huo Yuhao all along. If that gets Tang San's attention turned onto you, you're screwed."
Dai Yunze froze for a moment, realizing how serious the situation was.
Tang Liu said, "What did I tell you? To this world, you're a variable, an outsider. Gods like Tang San are responsible for maintaining the stability of the worlds under their jurisdiction. If they learn you exist, they'll definitely act to eliminate you."
Dai Yunze chose to apologize. "I'm sorry. But why did you choose to help me? And who exactly are you? You can see my memories, so you must also know that you don't exist in the 'original story.' Who are you?"
Tang Liu said, "Haven't you already guessed?"
Dai Yunze's voice was somewhat heavy. "Yes. Your surname is Tang, after all... but I still want to hear you tell me. Who are you?"
Tang Liu smiled. "You'll find out." But that would have to wait until after the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament.
This time, there was no mockery in Dai Yunze's voice, only a sense of lament and frustration. "I hate you people who only speak in riddles..."
Perhaps to vent that frustration, Dai Yunze fiercely shoveled a few mouthfuls of rice from his bowl.
Then he heard Tang Qing speak across from him. "Oh, right, Dai Yunze. Just now—you suddenly disappeared from beside me, then appeared in front of that sixth-year senior. What was that about?"
Looking at Tang Qing's curious face, Dai Yunze mumbled through a mouthful of rice, "That's a secret." Then he gave Tang Qing a mysterious smile.
Tang Qing