Liu Erlong's Protective Nature

Tang San watched the flames around him grow increasingly fierce, the temperature beside him reaching a near-boiling point.

The scorching heatwave rushed toward him, causing the hair on his body to curl involuntarily while a stinging pain radiated from his skin.

Trapped within this airtight wall of fire, he could not find a single way to escape.

Facing a Power Attack System Spirit Saint, Tang San realized with sorrow that he did not even have the ability to fight back.

Although he still had many hidden weapons on his person, his methods had long since been exposed under the watchful eyes of Liu Erlong.

Liu Erlong had been guarding against him strictly, never giving him any chance to launch a sneak attack.

Tang San instantly fell into boundless despair.

Beside him, Dai Mubai had already been burned beyond recognition, his entire body charred black.

The shrill, miserable screams he let out sounded like a vengeful ghost claiming a life, making one's scalp tingle.

The fear on Tang San's face intensified; he gritted his teeth so hard they rattled, and his lips were bitten until they bled.

He could not help but curse inwardly: this madwoman Liu Erlong actually intended to kill them!

The only reason they had not dared to make a move at Blue Tyrant Academy before was entirely because they feared this woman's terrifying strength!

"Go to hell, you little bastard!"

Liu Erlong did not give Tang San any time to react.

She violently drove the spirit power within her, injecting it into the surrounding flames.

As her spirit power surged, the color of the fire instantly turned a deeper crimson.

Suddenly, the flames grew even more vigorous, the raging inferno churning like a wild beast and swallowing Tang San whole.

Tang San's clothes ignited instantly, the melted fabric clinging tightly to his skin.

A piercing pain struck him, so agonizing that he writhed in torment, letting out a heart-wrenching wail.

An endless wave of regret surged through Tang San's heart.

He regretted being so impulsive as to go and cause trouble for Little Black.

But what use was regret now?

With such an intense fire, if no one came to save him, he would surely die!

As for whether his teacher Yu Xiaogang or Dean Flender would avenge him?

A bitter, self-mocking smile curled the corners of Tang San's mouth.

He had already been beaten to the brink of death by Liu Erlong once before; how could Yu Xiaogang and Flender have even the slightest intention of avenging him?

They would only urge him to swallow his pride and tell him not to provoke Liu Erlong.

He wore a look of self-mockery, truly wondering where he had found the backbone to act this way.

Having already been defeated by Little Black once and nearly losing his life, he had actually dared to run out and cause trouble for Little Black again.

Falling into such a state was entirely his own doing!

However, to die like this—he was so unwilling.

In his past life, he had never known familial love.

Now that he had transmigrated to this world, he had never even seen his mother.

His father, Tang Hao, had been extremely cold to him since he was a child, practically raising him like a stray.

He had finally managed to acknowledge a younger sister, Xiao Wu, but how long had it been before she abandoned him so heartlessly to lean on that pretty boy?

She had even turned against him for the sake of that pretty boy!

Hatred and unwillingness gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake; Tang San clenched his fists tightly within the flames, his nails digging deep into his palms.

"Erlong, stop! You cannot touch this person!"

Just as Tang San felt he was surely going to die, a familiar voice suddenly reached his ears.

Immediately following, a violent gust of cold wind brushed over him, carrying the distinct scent of Flender's spirit power.

He felt his feet suddenly leave the ground, his entire body flying uncontrollably into the sky, the searing pain temporarily suppressed by this force.

"Flender!"

Liu Erlong's eyes widened in fury, and she let out a sharp roar, the rage in her voice nearly setting the air ablaze.

"I gave you face last time by not pursuing you!"

"But now, this little bastard actually dares to hurt my precious disciple!"

"If he doesn't die today, I will never let this go!"

Seeing Flender rescue Tang San, Liu Erlong was consumed by burning rage, the spirit power around her body surging almost out of control.

She stomped her feet hard against the ground, leaving two shallow pits, and leaped like an arrow released from a bow, chasing straight after Flender.

Flender did not continue to flee; instead, he flapped the wings granted by his martial soul and hovered in mid-air.

He knew clearly that some things had to be made clear, otherwise, Liu Erlong would sooner or later cause a catastrophic disaster.

He waved his hand, and two streams of gentle soul power surged forth like flowing water, instantly extinguishing the flames on Tang San and Dai Mubai.

Having done this, he let out a heavy sigh and spoke in a deep voice, "Liu Erlong, do you know who Tang San's father is?"

"He... he carries the surname Tang!"

"The surname Tang..."

Liu Erlong's footsteps came to an abrupt halt, her figure stopping dead in mid-air as her brows furrowed into a deep frown.

The rage on her face faded significantly, replaced by a sense of gravity and a foreboding premonition, her breathing subconsciously softening.

"Could it be..."

Her voice carried hesitation; she had clearly already thought of that terrifying name.

Seeing this, Flender nodded solemnly, "That's right."

"His father is none other than Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao!"

"If you dare to harm his son, do you think that madman will spare you?"

"When the time comes, will you be able to protect your precious disciple from that madman?"

"Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might not be able to protect you!"

Flender's words were piercing, carrying an unquestionable weight that struck Liu Erlong's heart like a heavy hammer.

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong was overcome with grief and indignation, her hands clenching until they creaked.

Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao!

He was a renowned Title Douluo in the soul master world, and even more famous for being a protective madman!

She did not fear death herself, but if she were to implicate Xiao Yexuan because of this, she would never be able to forgive herself even if she died ten thousand times!

Gritting her teeth in hatred, Liu Erlong finally glared at Flender, flashed into a streak of red light, and turned to leave without looking back.

Watching the two people in his hands, their skin scorched and mangled beyond recognition, Flender let out another long sigh, the exhaustion in his eyes nearly overflowing.

A look of immense heartache flashed in his eyes—not for the two of them, but for the medical expenses he was about to incur.

Their injuries were far too severe; their skin was charred and peeling, their bones even faintly visible, so they had to be taken to the Nine Hearts Begonia family for treatment immediately.

But at the mere thought of the cost, he felt a sharp pain in his heart, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

That would be another astronomical sum!

Flender was a man who valued money above all else, but ever since arriving in Heaven Dou City, he had lost more than he gained, constantly paying out of pocket until his savings were nearly drained!

Yet, there was no other way.

He could only grit his teeth, channel his soul power to support the two, and hurry toward the Nine Hearts Begonia family, moving so fast he left afterimages in the air.

He prayed silently in his heart, hoping that the Ye Family would consider their old acquaintance and perhaps give him a half-price discount for the second person!