Introduce me to Liu Erlong?

However, after walking for a while, the group gradually sensed that something was amiss. This teacher was actually leading them deeper into the forest, his pace hurried and his expression tinged with an unusual sense of urgency.

Xiao Yexuan frowned slightly at the sight. He stopped in his tracks and asked politely, "Teacher, is there some urgent matter? If you are in a rush, you might as well tell us the location of the administrative office, and we can head there ourselves."

"If there is something you need our help with, or if you need to pick up the pace, just say the word. We will certainly be able to keep up."

"The Young Master is truly as graceful and refined as ever, so courteous in his dealings with others!"

Ning Rongrong cast a gaze filled with affection at Xiao Yexuan, then immediately said to the teacher with a generous smile, "Teacher, please go ahead and attend to your business. Do not let us delay your important matters!"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded solemnly as well, her eyes carrying a hint of anticipation as she said softly, "Teacher, if you have something to do, please go quickly."

As she spoke, her gaze involuntarily drifted toward Xiao Yexuan, a subtle light flashing in the depths of her eyes, as if she were waiting for the others to leave so she could be alone with him and have a proper conversation.

Xiao Wu's gaze had not moved from Xiao Yexuan from the very beginning. Hearing the others, she nodded like a chick pecking at rice and chimed in, "Me too!"

The hurried teacher, seeing these young men and women being so understanding, felt his heart bloom with joy and stroked his beard happily.

Then, he looked at Xiao Yexuan with burning eyes, his tone full of admiration and urgency as he slowly began to speak:

"Actually, I want to take you to see the Dean!"

"To be able to defeat a peak twenty-ninth-level Soul Grand Master with the strength of a one-ring soul master—such a peerless genius, if nurtured properly, will surely shine brilliantly in the future. Your prospects are limitless!"

"You are only eighteen, right? The next Soul Master Tournament is in half a year, and the one after that is in five years."

"In five years, you will only be twenty-three or twenty-four, just in time to participate in the tournament after next!"

"If the Dean sees you use your soul skill to defeat an opponent whose soul power is more than ten levels higher than your own, she will surely be astonished and take you as her disciple!"

"Teacher, while you feel the Young Master's potential is outstanding, is there really a need to be so hurried in taking him to see the Dean?"

Zhu Zhuqing had her own plans; she wanted to find a quiet corner to have a deep, private conversation with Xiao Yexuan and was truly reluctant to keep rushing about like this.

Furthermore, the teacher's actions were indeed somewhat bizarre and baffling.

Under the slightly puzzled gazes of the group, the teacher first let out a cold snort, his expression filled with disdain and indignation:

"Those teachers and students from Shrek Academy clearly aren't good people!"

"I am in such a rush precisely to reach the Dean before them and report all the sordid things that happened earlier, one by one!"

"Although they are powerful, their character is despicable. They are not fit to align with our academy's teaching philosophy. We only recruit children from commoner backgrounds!"

"For them to bully the weak like this—if they were to infiltrate our academy, they would surely corrupt the school spirit and bring endless trouble upon us!"

"As for you, Xiao Yexuan, you have definitely offended them. I am taking you to see the Dean; she is a Soul Saint-level powerhouse!"

"If the Dean takes you as her disciple, you will have a backer, and you will no longer need to fear retaliation from those Shrek people."

After hearing this, Xiao Yexuan's heart suddenly cleared. He instantly understood the teacher's good intentions and bowed slightly, thanking him with a sincere tone:

"Many thanks for your kindness, Teacher."

Although Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu felt that all this fuss was too much trouble, seeing that the teacher was genuinely looking out for their Young Master, they gradually let go of their resistance.

They had always been clear about gratitude and grudges, and naturally, they felt favorably toward anyone who treated Xiao Yexuan with genuine kindness.

Thus, the group stopped complaining and obediently followed the teacher, walking quickly toward Liu Erlong's residence.

To reach Liu Erlong before the Shrek group, Ning Rongrong pursed her lips and released the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda without hesitation.

A soft halo enveloped the group, and the speed boost took effect instantly. Their figures suddenly became light, and their pace quickened significantly.

Before long, they walked out of the academy and arrived at a quiet place filled with birds, flowers, and a murmuring stream.

The area was planted with exotic flowers and herbs, lush and fragrant, with a small, exquisite wooden house hidden among them.

The environment was secluded and elegant, like a paradise away from the world—a perfect place for cultivation and retirement.

Xiao Yexuan couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation; he hadn't expected to see Liu Erlong so soon.

He had always been full of confidence in his own charm.

With such an appearance and temperament, capable of making any woman fall in love at first sight and willing to give her heart, he believed that as long as Liu Erlong looked at him a few more times, she would surely be deeply infatuated with him.

Xiao Yexuan had been somewhat worried before; if not for this teacher's guidance, would Yu Xiaogang have used his reunion with Liu Erlong as an opportunity to drive him away?

But there was no need to worry too much. With Ning Rongrong, the wealthy little heiress, by his side, he could live well anywhere and had nothing to fear.

Moreover, if Yu Xiaogang dared to cause him trouble, he would never let it rest!

Since he had encountered Liu Erlong early, he would make good use of this opportunity to let Yu Xiaogang experience the taste of despair!

The group quickly crossed a small stone bridge and saw a slender figure standing in the flower beds from afar, holding a watering can and slowly watering the plants.

She was a woman in her thirties, dressed in a simple, elegant cyan cloth dress. A plain cloth scarf pulled back a strand of dark hair at her temple, making her look fresh and neat.

Her complexion was slightly pale, yet it did not diminish the exquisite beauty of her features; her brows were like a painting, gentle and moving.

Her pair of pitch-black eyes, though carrying a hint of dullness, still held a flowing, vivid brilliance.

Even in a loose cloth robe, it could not hide her fiery, delicate, and perfect figure, which was far beyond the reach of ordinary young girls.

"Dean, we have some special guests at our academy today."

The teacher who brought Xiao Yexuan and the others stepped forward quickly, bowing respectfully to Liu Erlong, his voice unable to hide his excitement.

Liu Erlong's expression remained indifferent, her movements as she watered the flowers never faltering, as if she were completely unconcerned with everything around her.

But when her gaze swept over Xiao Yexuan's group and finally settled on Xiao Yexuan, the watering can in her hand paused abruptly, her fingertips trembled slightly, her heart pounded uncontrollably, and even her breathing skipped a beat.

She had founded this Blue Tyrant Academy merely to pass the time during her long and boring years, and she had never cared for the trivialities of greeting newcomers.

Yet, the appearance of Xiao Yexuan stirred an unprecedented and strange emotion within her, as if a pebble had been cast into a calm lake, sending ripples spreading across the surface.

She slowly raised her head, her gaze locking tightly onto Xiao Yexuan, and asked softly, her voice gentle yet tinged with a hint of imperceptible curiosity: "Who are they?"