Yu Xiaogang's Jealousy, Fanning Tang San's Flames Again

"Not at all, not at all. It is naturally an honor for Shrek Academy that the Imperial Concubine could come here in person."

Flender's old face flushed as he smiled and explained; the mere sight of that charming, breathtaking smile was enough to make his blood boil.

This feeling was even more intense than what Liu Erlong had made him feel when he was young.

Is this the kind of woman the Crown Prince would take into his harem? Truly extraordinary.

When he looked over at Yu Xiaogang beside him, he saw that Yu Xiaogang was already staring fixedly at Ye Yunxi, his gaze incredibly bold.

It was to the point that Flender worried Ye Yunxi might take direct offense.

Fortunately, Ye Yunxi did not take Yu Xiaogang to heart; she merely glanced at the three of them before withdrawing her gaze.

"Flender, is she really the Crown Prince's woman?"

Zhao Wuji, standing beside him, rubbed his chin and asked with some surprise.

He had barely attended the last banquet, staying at Shrek Academy the whole time, but rumors had been circulating among these little monsters that the Imperial Concubine was exceptionally beautiful.

"How could she not be? At the banquet, she danced with the Crown Prince." Flender said indifferently.

Just then, Flender, who was talking to Zhao Wuji, suddenly noticed that Yu Xiaogang had walked forward on his own accord, arriving right beside Ye Yunxi.

What is that guy Xiaogang doing? She is an Imperial Concubine!

"Imperial Concubine, we met at the banquet last time. I wonder if you still remember me?"

Yu Xiaogang performed a noble's salute, something he had learned about within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

With fewer people around this time and without so many eyes watching, he refused to believe that the Imperial Concubine before him didn't know the name of the Grandmaster.

"Yu Xiaogang, is it? Sorry, I don't like getting to know people."

Ye Yunxi said with a cold face, then looked at Tang San and smiled, "You are called Tang San, right? Compared to your teacher, I think more highly of you."

As the words fell, Tang San's cheeks flushed, especially when he met Ye Yunxi's gaze, which was as beautiful as a lily blooming in spring.

"Thank you for your high regard, Imperial Concubine. I will try my best to perform well." Tang San nodded and responded with a smile.

At this moment, Yu Xiaogang, having been snubbed, clenched his fists tightly. Again with Xiao San? Could it be that I, as a teacher, am not as good as my own disciple?

He was the one who had released the Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls, and these people had all reached this point relying on his guidance.

Could the Imperial Concubine not see his efforts?

"And what is this student who has been shy and cold-faced thinking about?"

Ye Yunxi turned her gaze to Zhu Zhuqing opposite her.

From the moment she arrived, Zhu Zhuqing had been blushing, suppressing her emotions and refusing to let them erupt.

"Im, Imperial Concubine, I was just..."

"Just what? Or are you saying you won't give this lady face?"

Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head shyly, not daring to look directly into Ye Yunxi's eyes, and explained with a slightly nervous tone: "The Imperial Concubine is too beautiful; I truly cannot resist it."

At these words, many others agreed; the way the Imperial Concubine moved and smiled was indeed incomparable to ordinary people.

Why would the Imperial Concubine pay attention to her? From the Star Luo Empire to the Heaven Dou Empire, she had never received anyone's attention, except for her sister Zhu Zhuyun, who wanted to kill her.

Just as Ma Hongjun wanted to approach Ye Yunxi to speak, the next second, Ye Yunxi's figure suddenly flashed to Zhu Zhuqing's side.

This scene shocked many people.

"Flender, did you see that just now?" Zhao Wuji rubbed his eyes, thinking he had seen wrong.

"No, the Imperial Concubine's speed was just too fast."

Flender was slightly shaken. Could it be that the Imperial Concubine really had some hidden skills? And for the Crown Prince to be willing to let her out in the middle of the night, she must have some trump cards.

"Why is the little kitten so shy? This lady isn't some heinous villain."

Ye Yunxi pulled Zhu Zhuqing into her arms, her palm pinching Zhu Zhuqing's stubborn chin.

"Imperial Concubine, please don't do this." Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks turned a rosy red, and she stammered as she tried to refute and struggle, but her wrists were held tightly by Ye Yunxi.

"I just like girls who resist like you."

Ye Yunxi smiled faintly and began to tease Zhu Zhuqing.

Watching Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Yunxi so close, it would be a lie to say Ning Rongrong wasn't envious.

She actually wanted to get close to this Imperial Concubine too, but if she relied only on herself, there was no way.

A safer way would be to rely on her father to find Xue Qinghe, and then approach Ye Yunxi.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Ye Yunxi with a gloomy face, truly unable to understand why she was so repulsed by him.

Flender also walked over, clapped his hands, and said, "Everyone, your primary goal now is to prepare for the Soul Master Tournament, not to think about other things here. The Imperial Concubine already expressed at the banquet that if you perform well, you may spend the night with her."

"Dean Flender is right. If you perform well, this lady will naturally take note, but who this lady wants to be close to is my own business. You cannot dictate that."

"Isn't that right, little kitten?"

Ye Yunxi poked Zhu Zhuqing, who was nearly broken from being toyed with in her arms.

"Imperial Concubine, please, stop messing around. Zhuqing really, truly can't take any more." Zhu Zhuqing panted, collapsing limply into Ye Yunxi's embrace.

Those moves from just moments ago had left her feeling numb and tingling wherever they touched, making it impossible to muster any sense of resistance, and even stirring a hint of pleasure deep within her heart.

Seeing that the time was about right, she didn't linger any longer and set Zhu Zhuqing down under a nearby tree.

Returning to the campfire, she met the wolfish, hungry gazes of the group and the displeased look from Yu Xiaogang, causing her to offer a light, provocative smile.

"Everyone, remember: it isn't just you. Other academies want to spend the night with me as well. Heaven Dou Royal Academy and the Four Elements Academies are no weaker than you. What do you think you have to compete with them?"

"Of course, I will be watching the entire tournament. Perhaps one of you will catch my eye. You know how feelings are—they might just strike at any moment."

As soon as these words were spoken, the seven members of Shrek Academy were filled with fighting spirit. If they performed well in the tournament and managed to catch the Imperial Concubine's eye, they still had a very good chance.

"Naturally, I have the highest hopes for Tang San. If you can truly amaze me, it wouldn't be impossible to satisfy a few of your little requests."

"That is all for now. Until next time, everyone."

Ye Yunxi set aside her playful mood, tapped her jade-like feet against the ground, and vanished into the night.

At this moment, the seven of them each harbored different thoughts, though all were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred toward Tang San.

Zhu Zhuqing, however, felt a desire to claim that position for herself.

"Little monsters, it's time to head back. Since the Imperial Concubine has set her requirements, I hope you will give it your all in the tournament."

Flender clapped his hands, signaling the seven to prepare for their return.

Zhu Zhuqing's legs were weak, and looking at Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, she blushed and said shyly, "Rongrong, Xiao Wu, could you help me up?"

"Little kitten, the nickname Her Highness the Imperial Concubine gave you is quite fitting."

Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong teased Zhu Zhuqing in unison as they helped her up.

Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flushed a deep red, and she stammered, "Oh, stop it, both of you. And the Imperial Concubine was just joking."