This is a lie.
Naturally, he doesn't have any elders or anything like that. Where does a child from an orphanage come from a family?
Of course, it's not impossible to ask Badi Holy Dragon to pretend to be someone.
After all, Badi Holy Dragon in the battle with Dragon Fighting Form is at the lowest level Soul Saint! If you really want to bring it out to fill the scene, let alone Wu Zhangkong, even if it is Soul Douluo, you have to weigh it.
Wu Zhangkong was silent for a while and finally spoke.
"You mean... you found your family?"
His voice was softer than usual, and there was something inexplicable in his tone.
Zhong Shenxiu nodded. "They were looking for me. It happened about a month ago."
Wu Zhangkong's expression changed several times, and finally settled on a complex look between "That's it" and "That's pretty good".
"That's... pretty good."
When he said this, his tone was a little stiff, as if he was trying to play the role of a teacher who "should be happy to know that his students have found their families."
But in fact his inner activities are much richer than this sentence.
Family. Zhong Shenxiu has a family.
And being able to find a lost child in this era shows that this family at least has a certain amount of energy.
Wu Zhangkong tapped his fingers twice on his knees, and several thoughts quickly ran through his mind.
"The family you're talking about--" he thought carefully about his words, "Can you tell me what family it is?"
Zhong Shenxiu shook his head. "They said they can only reveal it to the public after they recognize their ancestors and return to their clan. Now--"
He paused, as if recalling something.
"They don't want to be too high-profile yet."
This was said with perfect accuracy.
I don't want to be too high-profile—these four words can be understood to mean that the family acts in a low-key manner. It can be understood in any way. It's up to the listener to make up his own mind.
Wu Zhangkong really didn't ask any further questions.
He nodded to express his understanding, but there was still a trace of regret deep in his eyes.
Tang Sect.
Such a good seedling.
But then I thought about it, and Zhong Shenxiu said "need to discuss with the elders" instead of rejecting it directly.
This shows that there is still hope.
"Okay," Wu Zhangkong resumed his usual cold tone, "You go back and discuss it with your family. Tang Sect is not in a hurry, I'm waiting for your reply."
"Okay."
Zhong Shenxiu responded, his expression still calm.
Xie Xie finally broke free from Tang Wulin's grip, rubbed his sore cheeks, and the expression on his face changed from blank to embarrassed.
"Um...Shenxiu," he scratched his head, "Don't mind what I just said. I really didn't know you had found your family."
Zhong Shenxiu glanced at him. "It's okay."
Xie Xie breathed a sigh of relief, but then became curious. "Then what is your family's background? Is it a big hidden family? Is there any Titled Douluo?"
"Xie Xie!" Tang Wulin pulled him aside.
"I'm just curious..." Xie Xie muttered, but still closed his mouth wisely.
Gu Yue said nothing from the beginning to the end.
She sat quietly on the sofa, her long black hair hanging down her shoulders, and no emotional changes could be seen on her cold face.
But if someone looks carefully, they will find that the corners of her mouth are slightly raised.
This message is much more valuable to her than Zhong Shenxiu joining Tang Sect.
Gu Yue tapped his fingers lightly on his knees, and a trace of satisfaction flashed in his black eyes.
She wanted to win over Zhong Shenxiu before, mainly because of his potential and his possible background. Now it seems that this "possible background" is more real than she imagined.
As for what Zhong Shenxiu said about "discussing it with your elders"--
Gu Yue is not worried at all.
If Zhong Shenxiu really wanted to join Tang Sect, he would not say the word "discuss", but would directly agree.
"Discuss" means procrastination, which means he doesn't want to make a decision now.
And as long as she doesn't directly agree to join Tang Sect, she will have a chance.
Gu Yue's eyelashes drooped slightly, covering the flash of light in her eyes.
Wu Zhangkong stood up and glanced at the four people present.
"Okay. That's it for today's test. After that, you are required to fill in a series of information, and then you will be a member of the Tang Sect outer sect. I will tell you everything about the Tang Sect, including rules, benefits, and obligations later."
"Shenxiu, if there is any news, please notify me."
On the way back, Tang Wulin was sitting on the bus, looking into the distance with a somewhat lonely look.
Wang Jinxi is gone, Zhang Yangzi is gone.
Gu Yue also chose a different path.
Shenxiu doesn't know what the situation is, but there is a high probability that he has no intention of joining Tang Sect...
The partners left one by one. He felt that he was so powerless, and he had no reason to influence other people's decisions. If Tang Sect was not his dream, he would definitely choose to take the same path as Gu Yue. They are partners together!
But now, as if destined, all the relatives and friends around me are leaving one by one.
Tang Wulin leaned back on the seat, the bus window shook slightly, and the city scenery outside the window quickly swept back in the dusk.
Wang Jinxi is gone. Zhang Yangzi is gone too.
Gu Yue chose a different path.
Shenxiu doesn't know what's going on there, but there is a high probability that he has no intention of joining Tang Sect.
He said that he wanted to discuss it with the elders in the family, but I'm afraid it was just a polite refusal.
The friends left one by one.
Tang Wulin feels that he is so powerless. He has no reason to influence other people's decisions. If Tang Sect was not his childhood dream, he would definitely choose to follow the same path as Gu Yue - no matter where that road leads.
They are partners together.
But now, as if destined, everyone around me is leaving one by one.
Tang Wulin looked away from the window and turned to look to his side.
Xie Xie is leaning on the seat, his short brown hair is a little messy, his dark green eyes are half-closed, his mouth is slightly open, and he looks like he is about to fall asleep.
Tang Wulin Looking at his defenseless face, I finally felt some comfort in my heart.
Not bad.
Fortunately, I still have a good brother by my side.
He stared at Xie Xie for about three seconds.
Xie Xie's drowsiness suddenly disappeared.
He felt a line of sight falling on his face, with a... how should I put it... overly focused temperature.
Xie Xie turned his head and met Tang Wulin's big, sparkling eyes.
Those eyes were looking straight at him.
Xie Xie was stunned for a moment, and then--
Silently he moved his buttocks.
I moved about half a body towards the window.
Then it moved again.
Until there is enough distance between Tang Wulin and another person to sit down.
Tang Wulin: "What are you doing?"
"No!"
Xie Xie immediately refused, with a subtle vigilance in his voice. "Wulin, although we are very good brothers--"
He paused, as if trying to formulate his words.
"But I only like pretty girls."