Dugu Bo's gaze shifted slightly, settling once more on Liu Erlong beside him.
Liu Erlong looked deeply uncomfortable. An unmistakable blush colored her face, and shyness lingered in her eyes. None of her usual fierce, domineering air remained.
Dugu Bo guessed most of what had happened. He sighed inwardly, lowered his stance, and spoke with a hint of apology.
"What happened last night truly put you in a difficult position, Teacher Liu."
"The misunderstanding between Ao Yin and me has been completely cleared up. Once we leave the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I'll explain everything to Flender and Yu Xiaogang myself. I won't let you suffer undeserved humiliation."
Liu Erlong bit down hard on her soft lip, caught between embarrassment and anger.
She had always been fiery and unyielding, quick to settle kindness and grudges alike. When had she ever endured such an awkward, mortifying situation?
But everything was settled now. The dust had fallen, and the boat was built. No amount of anger or explanation could change what had happened.
Dwelling on the past was pointless.
Forcing down the storm of emotions in her heart, Liu Erlong raised her eyes sharply and fixed Dugu Bo with a fierce stare.
"Old Poison!"
"Everything that happened in the Secret Realm today stays buried in the stomachs of the three of us!"
"If you dare wag your tongue outside and spread even half a word, don't blame me for showing you no mercy!"
"My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will never let you off easily!"
Her voice was not loud, but it carried the imposing authority of a direct descendant of a top clan.
"Erlong!"
Ao Yin spoke up at just the right moment, his voice gentle.
This was a crucial moment to smooth things over with Dugu Bo. There