Liu Erlong Meets Tang Yu, Zhu Zhuqing Exchanged?!

It was a youth dressed in black.

Tang Yu was leaning back in a wide wooden chair, his posture languid, holding an exquisite teacup in one hand and taking a gentle sip of hot tea.

Sunlight filtered through the eaves of the pavilion, casting a glow upon his sharply defined profile.

The youth possessed an exceptionally handsome appearance, his brows radiating an extraordinary air of heroism.

Seeing this scene, Liu Erlong froze in her tracks.

This was completely different from the image she had imagined.

Before this, she had believed Yu Xiaogang's words, thinking that the person who forcibly snatched Zhu Zhuqing must be a crude, foul-mouthed villain with a face full of flab.

Yet, this youth before her carried a sense of composed nobility in every gesture.

In no way did he look like a lecherous scoundrel.

Liu Erlong reined in her wandering thoughts, stepped toward the pavilion, and appeared somewhat reserved.

"Blue Tyrant Academy Principal Liu Erlong, greets Prince Wuyang."

Tang Yu set down his teacup, swept a calm gaze over her, and spoke in an extremely indifferent tone.

"Sit."

Liu Erlong sat on the stone stool opposite him as instructed.

She was wearing her signature tight black leather outfit today, and the act of sitting caused the fabric to stretch tautly across her body.

The proud fullness at her neckline seemed ready to burst forth, and her slender waist, which could be spanned by a pair of hands, fully displayed the ultimate charm of a mature woman.

Especially beneath her short leather skirt, her pair of long, straight, beautiful legs were crossed.

Against the backdrop of black, her snow-white skin radiated a powerful allure.

Even the breathtaking scenery of this prince's mansion paled in comparison to her fiery charm.

She truly looked stunning.

Once settled, Liu Erlong looked at the youth opposite her and politely opened the conversation.

"I have long admired the great name of Prince Wuyang."

"Seeing you today, Your Highness is indeed a man of talent, living up to your reputation."

Hearing such hollow pleasantries, Tang Yu raised his hand and waved it, interrupting her.

"Spare me such empty, nonsensical flattery."

"I am not a man who likes to beat around the bush; get straight to the point. You went to such great lengths to find me, what exactly do you want?"

Being treated so mercilessly, the expression on Liu Erlong's face stiffened instantly.

She was naturally hot-tempered; usually, no one in the academy dared to speak to her like this.

A nameless fire suddenly surged in the depths of her heart.

If not for the fact that this was a prince's mansion, and if not for knowing that the man before her possessed unfathomable strength, she would have acted according to her old personality and snatched the person back directly, rather than swallowing her pride here.

Liu Erlong secretly gritted her teeth, suppressed her irritation, and laid the matter out plainly.

"Since Your Highness is a straightforward person, I will speak plainly as well."

"Zhu Zhuqing is a student I have just taken in; she is still young and inexperienced in the ways of the world."

"If Your Highness has taken a fancy to other girls, with your status and position, you could have as many as you want. Could you make an exception and release her for me to take away?"

Tang Yu leaned back against the chair, watching the woman who was struggling to restrain her anger, his attitude cold to the extreme.

"Let her go?"

"I'm afraid that won't do."

"She is already my woman now; she eats my food, lives in my house, and must stay in the mansion to serve me. There is no logic in giving away one's own woman."

These words struck Liu Erlong like a bolt of lightning, slamming hard into her head.

She widened her eyes abruptly, her face filled with extreme shock, her voice rising by several decibels.

"You mean..."

"You have already..."

Tang Yu did not care about her reaction at all; he calmly picked up his teacup and took another sip of tea.

This casual posture clearly confirmed the fact.

Seeing his indifferent appearance, Liu Erlong felt her stomach churn.

A wave of intense disgust surged from the bottom of her heart.

When she first entered the courtyard, seeing his handsome appearance, she had actually felt a sense of favor.

She had thought the rumors might be wrong and that this youth might not be as despicable as described.

But now, it seemed that Xiaogang was not wrong at all.

He is a complete and utter bastard, a beast who cares only for venting his own selfish desires.

Liu Erlong took a deep breath, her hands clutching the hem of her clothes as she struggled to control her impending outburst.

"Even if things have reached this point."

"I still hope to bring her back to the academy."

"Your Highness, as long as you are willing to release her, I can offer something in exchange. I will ensure you do not suffer a loss."

Hearing the word "exchange," Tang Yu finally showed a hint of interest.

He glanced at her with amusement.

"Oh?"

"What could you possibly offer to trade for my woman?"

Seeing him relent, Liu Erlong felt a glimmer of hope and immediately brought out the bargaining chip she had prepared.

"I can offer a person as a condition for the exchange."

"His name is Yu Xiaogang, a teacher at our Blue Tyrant Academy and a world-renowned master of theory!"

At the mention of Yu Xiaogang's name, Liu Erlong's eyes immediately filled with undisguised adoration and love.

"Xiaogang's Soul Core theory is enough to completely overturn the conventional understanding of the entire soul master world."

"Although Your Highness is powerful, if you could have Xiaogang guide your cultivation, the assistance of those perfect theories would surely help you reach a higher level."

"Trading a woman for such priceless theoretical guidance is a deal where Your Highness would definitely profit."

Tang Yu listened quietly until she finished speaking.

Watching Liu Erlong lost in her blind worship, he burst into laughter.

"Yu Xiaogang?"

"That master who goes around swindling people? I know him, and I know those so-called theories he cooked up."

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong was stunned, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes.

"You know Xiaogang?"

Tang Yu toyed with the teacup in his hand, his tone dripping with deep disdain.

"Not only do I know him."

"I also know that everything he has written is nothing but useless scrap paper."

"That Ten Core Competitivenesses of his is complete nonsense, nothing but utter rubbish, and fundamentally nonsensical."

As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Erlong's expression darkened instantly.

To her, Yu Xiaogang was a sacred and inviolable existence in her heart.

Even if the whole world looked down on him, she would never allow anyone to insult her beloved to his face.

Liu Erlong stood up abruptly, her chest heaving violently as she slammed her hands onto the stone table.

"You go too far!"

"You can refuse to release her, but you must not belittle Xiaogang like this!"

"You have no idea how great his wisdom is; you are merely jealous of his talent!"

She glared at Tang Yu, her eyes burning with raging fire.

"If he were to stand before you himself and let you witness his meticulous theories, you would surely be shamed into silence and change your opinion of his scholarship!"

Tang Yu remained motionless in his chair.

Facing the roar of this dragoness, he found it utterly ridiculous.

"Don't talk to me about theories here; I don't have the time for that."