After receiving Yu Yuanzhen's agreement, Flender felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders, and his expression instantly brightened.
He quickly stepped forward, his tone filled with barely concealed urgency.
"Chief Yu, there's no time to lose, let's set off immediately!"
"As for Xiaogang... if we're any later, and he sees we haven't returned, he might really do something foolish."
As Flender spoke, he subconsciously took half a step toward the door, wishing he could grab Yu Yuanzhen and fly straight out of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's gate right now.
However, before he could take a second step, Yu Luomian, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up.
"Brother, would you like to reconsider?"
Yu Luomian's tone was somewhat hesitant. He frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over Flender and Liu Erlong before settling back on Yu Yuanzhen.
"We don't fully understand the background of that Shrek Academy. If we go there rashly... what if they don't give us face and instead create enmity between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and that academy? That would be difficult to handle."
He spoke very cautiously, but to Liu Erlong, it felt as if something had suddenly stabbed him.
She turned around abruptly and spoke in a rather rude tone.
" Yu Luomian, it's one thing if you can't be of any help, but can you at least stop causing trouble?"
"Xiao Gang's life hangs in the balance, what are you still thinking about grudges and hatred for?"
"If you're really afraid of offending people, then you should just shut up and stay put, and stop saying these useless things!"
Liu Erlong's words came out in rapid succession, his tone urgent and impulsive, his whole being like a fiery chili pepper.
Yu Luomian's expression changed. He had been suppressing his temper the whole time since Liu Erlong entered the room, enduring her cold face and ignoring him.
But now that these words have been said in front of Yu Yuanzhen, even if he feels guilty as a father, he can no longer save face.
"Presumptuous!"
Yu Luomian's voice suddenly rose several decibels, her eyes widening as she stared intently at Liu Erlong.
"Is this how you talk to your father?"
Liu Erlong met his gaze without backing down, her voice even louder than his.
"You are not fit to be my father!"
This is the second time she has said this today, and this time her tone is even more resolute than before.
Flender stood between the two, looking left and right, sweat beading on his forehead.
He never imagined that Liu Erlong would hold such a grudge about what happened back then.
Back then, Yu Luomian stormed into Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang's wedding, directly ruining a union that was already forbidden by societal norms.
From that day on, the thorn in Liu Erlong's heart remained, and over the years, it has not only not loosened but has instead grown deeper.
Flender inwardly groaned; all he wanted now was to get Yu Yuanzhen away as quickly as possible, but Liu Erlong and Yu Luomian had to start arguing at this crucial moment.
He opened his mouth as if to try and mediate, but before he could speak, Yu Yuanzhen's voice rang out first.
"Alright."
Yu Yuanzhen glanced at Yu Luomian, then at Liu Erlong, and spoke in a calm tone.
"I understand Er Long's feelings, and Luo Mian's concerns are not without merit. However, now that I have agreed, I will not go back on my word."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Yu Luomian and slowly began to speak.
"During my absence, the affairs of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are entrusted to you."
"You know what to do."
Yu Luomian wanted to say something after hearing these words, but in the end he swallowed his words back. His gaze fell on Liu Erlong, his fist clenched a little in his sleeve, then slowly relaxed, and he sighed softly.
"We shouldn't have brought you in in the first place."
Upon hearing Yu Luomian's words, Liu Erlong let out a cold laugh.
"Even without your guidance, I could have found my way here myself."
Flender, standing to the side, felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing Liu Erlong's words.
He thought to himself that Liu Erlong was now completely blinded by love and had become somewhat oblivious to the situation.
What kind of place is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? It's the headquarters of Upper Three Sects. Without someone to guide them, the two of them really wouldn't be able to get in.
But he could only think these words in his heart; he would never dare to say them aloud.
Yu Yuanzhen clearly realized that the conflict between the two could not be resolved in a few words. He frowned slightly and then spoke to Flender.
"Take Er Long outside and wait there. I'll be there shortly."
Upon hearing this, Flender nodded quickly as if he had received a pardon, then strode over to Liu Erlong and tugged at her sleeve.
" Er Long, let's go outside and wait."
Liu Erlong glared at Yu Luomian, but ultimately followed Flender and turned to walk out of the hall.
When the two walked out of the main hall, Flender finally breathed a long sigh of relief, as if he had been pulled out of the water.
Yu Luomian watched Liu Erlong's retreating figure, her face turning pale and then red, but in the end she said nothing and just stood there in silence.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yu Yuanzhen came out of the hall.
He had changed into a dark gray outfit, his steps were steady, and his back was straight.
Flender hurried to greet him, Yu Yuanzhen glanced at him and spoke in a calm tone.
"Let's go find Xiaogang first."
Flender nodded and quickly led the way.
The three of them left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's gate, Flender rushed back to the Monster Academy almost without stopping.
When the door was opened, Yu Xiaogang was sitting on the bed. He looked up when he heard the door open, his eyes filled with weariness and expectation.
He was stunned when his gaze fell on the old man in dark gray clothing behind Flender.
Yu Yuanzhen also stopped in his tracks the moment he saw Yu Xiaogang.
His gaze fell on Yu Xiaogang's face; he was truly disfigured, just as Flender had said.
A clear hint of heartache flashed deep in Yu Yuanzhen's sharp eyes before he stepped forward.
"Xiao Gang... you've suffered so much."
Yu Xiaogang looked up at his father, but his eyes didn't show any emotion that his father was finally willing to come out of retirement for him. Instead, he quickly spoke.
"Father, you've come at the right time! Quickly, help me avenge myself!"
"Go and bring Dugu Bo here! He's the one who ruined my face! I want revenge!"
Flender stood to the side, completely stunned.
He had assumed that after Yu Xiaogang met his father, they would first reminisce about their father-son relationship and exchange a few intimate words before gradually bringing up the matter of revenge and reclaiming his disciple.
After all these years without spending much time together, shouldn't there be some heartwarming moments?
But Yu Xiaogang was different; his first words were to order Yu Yuanzhen to capture Dugu Bo.
Flender opened his mouth, then closed it again, feeling a throbbing pain in his head.
The situation with Liu Erlong and Yu Luomian was already chaotic enough, and now Yu Xiaogang and Yu Yuanzhen are starting off like this. The relationships between these two pairs of fathers and sons... are truly complicated enough to give anyone a headache.
Flender sighed inwardly. He suddenly felt that he, as a member of the Golden Iron Triangle, was really overstepping his bounds in front of these people.
However, he still whispered a reminder.
"Xiao Gang, there's still the matter of Tang San..."
Yu Xiaogang seemed to suddenly come to his senses, and he quickly turned to look at Yu Yuanzhen.
"Oh, right, and San too. My disciple San is still being held at the Shrek Academy. Go get her for me!"
"It's extremely urgent, we can't delay any longer!"
"What if something happens to the San...?"
Looking at his son's expression, Yu Yuanzhen remained silent for a moment before finally nodding.
"Good."