Tang San and Dai Mubai: Why Does It Feel Like We're Being Cuckolded?

"At least you took in what Xiaotian said at the start, but next time, I still hope you can show your own brilliance before he makes a move."

Qin Ming said with a smile. Having a student like Yun Tian was truly wonderful. As the team's teacher, all he had to do each day was keep the students' mindsets in check.

After patting Yun Tian on the shoulder, Qin Ming continued, "Alright, now that this spirit battle is over, we should be heading back to Heaven Dou City tomorrow. Tonight, let's go have a feast!"

The others did not respond very enthusiastically. Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling still stood at Yun Tian's sides, while Yu Tianheng wore a deeply contemplative expression.

Only the Shi Mo brothers and Yu Feng responded, but Qin Ming did not mind. He knew that was simply how his students were.

The group left the private room together. In the corridor, several people approached them from the opposite direction.

"It's them!"

Yu Tianheng was the first to recognize them as the Shrek Team from the arena. His gaze swept over them, and when he saw Yu Xiaogang, his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Uncle!"

"T-Tianheng."

Yu Xiaogang lowered his head, unsure how to respond. His strategy had been completely useless in this spirit battle, and it had even caused Shrek's tactics to become somewhat rigid.

More importantly, he had not told them about Yun Tian. He had thought that would keep their morale from taking a hit, but his good intentions had only made things worse.

"Student Qin Ming greets Headmaster Flender and Teacher Zhao Wuji!"

Qin Ming cupped his hands in salute, neither humble nor overbearing, his expression calm.

"Qin Ming? So it really was you! I thought you just had the same name."

A flash of delight passed through Flender and Zhao Wuji's eyes. This was probably the only fortunate thing among all the misfortunes of today.

Their former student was actually the teacher leading the Imperial Battle Team!

"Meeting is fate. We were just about to eat, so why not join us? This meal is on us!"

Qin Ming said with a smile. There was no blind reverence for Shrek Academy in his eyes, only a trace of nostalgia for his former teachers.

"We'd better not—"

"We'll go!"

Just as Flender was about to refuse, Xiao Wu's voice came from behind him.

When everyone turned to look at her, Xiao Wu's little face reddened. She stammered, "I-I mean, since they're treating us, there's no reason not to eat."

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing both looked curious. No matter how they looked at it, Xiao Wu seemed to want to get close to Yun Tian.

"Hmph..."

On Yun Tian's side, Dugu Yan shot him a glare, while Ye Lingling silently grabbed his sleeve and tugged it.

"Then let's go together."

Qin Ming and Flender walked side by side, but the students behind them were clearly divided, with no intention of speaking to one another.

Xiao Wu glanced at Yun Tian several times, but Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling gave her no chance to approach him, leaving Xiao Wu feeling rather miserable.

As for Tang San and the other boys, they did not say a word. It was just like Yun Tian's previous life: good brothers went to an internet café shoulder to shoulder, yet even took separate taxis when they left.

The group headed toward the hotel.

Hidden in the darkness, a pair of murky eyes stared fixedly at Yun Tian. A trace of killing intent flashed and vanished.

"Yun Tian, what a Yun Tian..."

"Uncle, where have you been all these years? Why didn't you return to the clan?"

Once everyone had taken their seats in the hotel, Yu Tianheng immediately asked impatiently.

"I... sigh, Tianheng, to tell you the truth, I was expelled from the family. Over the years, has Father been well?"

"Everything has been fine, but I don't understand. Uncle, with wisdom as astonishing as yours, why would they treat you like that?"

Their conversation drew everyone's attention. Flender had long known Xiaogang's identity, but Qin Ming and the students were somewhat confused.

They knew Yu Tianheng was from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and Yu Xiaogang's surname was also Yu. Could it be...?

"Teacher, you're actually from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?!"

Tang San said excitedly. He knew what status the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan held—it was one of the Upper Three Sects.

Ning Rongrong narrowed her eyes. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? It was actually a sect with status comparable to her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Little San, it wasn't that I deliberately hid this from you. There simply wasn't any need to mention it."

"Boss Dai, I didn't expect this old man to really have such a background—the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"

"Tch, so what? Didn't you hear that he was expelled? It's not hard to guess why!"

Dai Mubai had no fear of Yu Xiaogang's identity. He was merely a discarded child of the family. At least he still had some steam left in him. He looked toward Zhu Zhuqing, only to discover that her gaze had been fixed on Yun Tian the entire time!

Damn it, Yun Tian. You've already earned yourself a death sentence!

The meal did not last long. Throughout it, Qin Ming and the others did most of the talking, while Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling feeding Yun Tian made the boys green with envy.

"Qin Ming, I wonder if your Heaven Dou Royal Academy is still accepting people? You know Shrek Academy's situation..."

At the hotel entrance, Flender wore a bitter expression. He had been considering this matter for quite some time.

Although he supported Yu Xiaogang without hesitation, he had to take responsibility for Shrek Academy's students. How could he not know what kind of academy he was running?

After some time, they would not even be able to participate in the Spirit Master Tournament. To put it bluntly, they were operating without a license.

"Hmm... if Headmaster Flender is interested, Qin Ming can recommend you. But the specifics will require you to visit Heaven Dou Royal Academy afterward."

After thinking it over, Qin Ming decided to lend them a hand out of consideration for old ties. However, he no longer had any intention of standing or falling together with Shrek.

"Yun Tian, can we talk alone?"

Xiao Wu knew she could not keep dragging this out. If she did not speak to Yun Tian now, she might never get another chance.

Yun Tian glanced at Xiao Wu, then signaled to Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling with his eyes before walking to the side.

Under Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's watchful gazes, Xiao Wu followed Yun Tian.

"Xiao Wu!"

Tang San felt grief and indignation in his heart. Why did Xiao Wu seem so humble in front of Yun Tian? His Xiao Wu!

Seeing Tang San's expression, Dai Mubai felt much better. It seemed he was not the only one wearing a little green on his head.

"Young people have things to say. Let us old folks wait for them, hahaha."

Flender laughed rather optimistically. Qin Ming did the same, while Yu Xiaogang was still saying something to Yu Tianheng. Judging from the latter's constantly changing expression, it was definitely not good news.

"Xiaotian, may I call you that?"

Yun Tian nodded calmly. He actually had a bad premonition now. He remembered that Tang Hao seemed to be around during this part of Shrek Academy's story, didn't he?

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Wu continued, "Why did you pretend not to know me before?"