Master by Day, Master by Night

The teacher hurried forward, introducing the four of them to Liu Erlong with growing excitement.

Especially when mentioning Xiao Yexuan, he reported the facts truthfully, without the slightest exaggeration:

"Dean, this is student Xiao Yexuan. Despite only having the strength of a one-ring Soul Grand Master, he was able to defeat a peak two-ring Soul Grand Master!"

"Oh? Is that so?" A flash of surprise crossed Liu Erlong's eyes. Her interest in Xiao Yexuan deepened, and she beckoned him over gently, "Xiao Yexuan, is it? Come forward and let me see your martial soul."

Xiao Yexuan looked respectful, stepped forward slowly as instructed, and waved his palm with elegance.

A folding fan painted with ink wash slowly unfolded. On the fan face, a large cyan bird looked lifelike, and a thick, pale yellow soul ring circled its body, clearly visible.

Liu Erlong's gaze narrowed. After observing for a moment, she spoke slowly:

"Indeed a one-ring Soul Grand Master, and your soul power is slightly turbulent. I imagine you only just absorbed this soul ring, haven't you?"

"Reporting to the Dean, I did indeed obtain this soul ring just two days ago," Xiao Yexuan nodded slightly, his tone humble.

"You obtained the soul ring only two days ago, yet you could defeat a two-ring Soul Grand Master?" The admiration in Liu Erlong's eyes grew more intense, and her tone was filled with amazement, "I heard that the two-ring Soul Grand Master had already reached the peak of level 29 years ago. Even if he rarely participated in fights, his decades of combat experience are certainly not something a peer-level soul master could easily contend with."

"To be able to defeat him with only one-ring soul power, you truly are a gifted prodigy!"

Ning Rongrong, standing to the side, couldn't help but interject:

"Dean, you don't know yet—that two-ring Soul Grand Master was not only stuck at level 29 for decades without a breakthrough, but he was also a researcher who studied martial souls."

After hearing this, Liu Erlong curled her lip in disdain, her tone carrying a hint of mockery:

"A researcher who studies martial souls, yet he could be defeated by a one-ring Soul Grand Master who just obtained his ring? He is simply trash!"

As she spoke, her gaze toward Xiao Yexuan became increasingly fervent, filled with expectation:

"Xiao Yexuan, I am already aware of what this teacher just said. You have provoked quite a few people outside, including three powerhouses at the Soul Saint level!"

"Heh, these people have a lot of nerve, daring to bully the weak to such an extent. Do they really think my Blue Tyrant Academy has no one to rely on?"

"Little one, you don't need to worry. Even if you haven't formally taken me as your master, since you are now a student of my Blue Tyrant Academy, I will never stand by and watch you be bullied!"

Xiao Yexuan felt a warmth in his heart and quickly bowed again, thanking her sincerely: "Thank you, Dean, for your protection."

Liu Erlong looked at Xiao Yexuan, the longing in her eyes undisguised, and she asked with an urgent tone:

"Then, Xiao Yexuan, are you willing to take me as your master?"

Take her as my master... Xiao Yexuan understood; he knew his special charm constitution was starting to take effect again.

He could see that Liu Erlong's eagerness to take him as a disciple was not simply because she valued his talent.

The corners of Xiao Yexuan's mouth lifted slightly, a hint of playfulness and anticipation flashing in his eyes.

If he became Liu Erlong's disciple, he might be able to unlock more interesting plotlines. This relationship was one he naturally intended to grasp firmly.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yexuan immediately put on a look of surprise and solemnity, bowing respectfully once more:

"Disciple Xiao Yexuan, greets Teacher!"

In his heart, however, he calculated: Liu Erlong, ah. Calling you 'Teacher' by day, and making you call me 'Teacher' by night.

"Hahaha, good! Good! Good!" Liu Erlong had a forthright personality; seeing Xiao Yexuan agree so readily, she burst into hearty laughter.

After laughing, a look of worry appeared on her face, and she hurriedly asked Xiao Yexuan:

"My good disciple, tell your teacher, how exactly did you provoke those Soul Saints?"

"They are likely still on their way here. Once they arrive, your teacher will surely teach them a good lesson for you!"

"This bunch of blind fools, they don't even know who they're dealing with. How dare they bully my precious disciple!"

"Forget about Soul Saints; even if they were Soul Douluos or Titled Douluos, this lady wouldn't fear them in the slightest!"

Liu Erlong's words were firm and resonant. Her protective nature made Xiao Yexuan feel incredibly secure and at ease.

Xiao Yexuan thanked her repeatedly, but thinking of the events that had transpired outside, he felt a bit awkward and found it difficult to speak about the details.

Fortunately, the teacher beside them was observant and had excellent judgment. He stepped forward and reported everything that had happened at the academy to Liu Erlong, word for word.

The situation was not complex; it was merely that Xiao Yexuan had been standing quietly to the side when he was subjected to unprovoked provocation and bullying by the Shrek group, who looked down on Xiao Yexuan for being a mere one-ring soul master from the bottom of their hearts.

In particular, the teachers of Shrek were cowardly and incompetent, with characters that were truly despicable.

Even when the report mentioned the scene of Tang San performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on his teacher—a scene that was nauseating—Liu Erlong endured the discomfort and listened to the very end.

After hearing it, only endless indignation remained in her heart.

These Shrek teachers were so indifferent to their own kin, yet had so much time to encourage students to perform mouth-to-mouth on Yu Xiaogang, while they themselves cowered and dared not step forward.

Could such vile people even be considered teachers? They were not even worthy of stepping half a step into Blue Tyrant Academy!

"Such people of low character actually dream of joining my Blue Tyrant Academy?" Liu Erlong put her hands on her hips, a fiery aura instantly radiating from her body, her tone filled with contempt and anger, "Does he think my Blue Tyrant Academy is a place any stray cat or dog can come to? It's simply laughable!"

She had always been hot-tempered and hated evil with a passion. At this moment, she was already burning with rage. Looking at her, it seemed that not only would she flatly reject the Shrek group later, but she would likely be unable to resist taking action to beat them severely, venting this anger on Xiao Yexuan's behalf.

Xiao Yexuan stood to the side, secretly delighted, full of anticipation for the show to come.

If Liu Erlong knew that the "trash" she was cursing was none other than Yu Xiaogang, and that the person who incited his students to stand by and watch others die was Flender, one could only wonder what her reaction would be.

This anticipation did not last long; soon, two teachers led the group from Shrek, marching toward them in a grand, imposing procession.

The moment Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang's eyes met, both were stunned, their expressions instantly turning complex.

Flender seemed to have known Liu Erlong was here all along, his face merely revealing a long-lost smile.

However, upon seeing Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaogang's eyes darted away instantly, his expression flustered as he subconsciously tried to avoid her gaze, clearly unwilling to acknowledge her.

But just then, Xiao Yexuan deliberately leaned in close to Liu Erlong, pointed his finger at the distant Yu Xiaogang, and raised his voice, stating clearly:

"Teacher, it's him! It's this level 29 peak Soul Grand Master who dueled me earlier and was defeated by me!"

Yu Xiaogang had intended to slip away quietly before Liu Erlong could react.

But being accused in public by Xiao Yexuan, who had laid their grievances bare, he felt his face lose all color and could no longer bring himself to flee.

Furthermore, hearing Xiao Yexuan address Liu Erlong as "Teacher" stirred up a tempest in his heart.

This was the one thing he never wanted to see!

Anyone could be Liu Erlong's disciple, but not Xiao Yexuan!

This detestable fellow had already made him look wretched enough; if he were to become Liu Erlong's disciple now, he would surely target him with even greater impunity in the future.

Yet, upon second thought, Yu Xiaogang regained a bit of confidence.

He knew well how deeply Liu Erlong had loved him back then; even with the passage of time, that affection surely hadn't completely vanished.

If he could use this opportunity to reconcile with Liu Erlong, he would certainly wield immense influence within Blue Tyrant Academy, relying on her feelings for him.

When that time came, he would not only have Liu Erlong strip Xiao Yexuan of his status as a disciple but also ensure Xiao Yexuan suffered every humiliation here to wash away his past shame!

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang quickly suppressed the panic and gloom on his face, his entire demeanor shifting abruptly.

He puffed out his chest, clasped his hands behind his back, and struck a pose of profound, self-important arrogance, as if he were the most formidable Soul Master under the heavens.

Yu Xiaogang opened his mouth, about to reminisce with Liu Erlong.

But Liu Erlong suddenly knitted her brows, her eyes blazing with fury as she pointed at Yu Xiaogang and cursed him mercilessly:

"Yu Xiaogang! So it was you, that piece of trash who bullies the young, who dared to pick on my precious disciple!"

"I think the dung you ate during your fight with my disciple isn't nearly enough to make up for the grievances and trauma my disciple has suffered!"