A Meeting Between Transmigrators

"Junior Brother... did you meet a girl you liked?" Hu Liena looked at him strangely and probed.

Dongfang Yu did not deny it right away. His mental age was already well over thirty; he would not act like a child. "Why did you ask?"

"Intuition."

"..."

"You still haven't answered me, Senior Sister."

Hu Liena smiled sweetly, her gaze bright. "Recklessly trampling on feelings without knowing how to cherish them... that could only prove that person was unworthy of having them. Time would tell that girl that the love she wanted... had always been by her side."

"By the way, Junior Brother, which girl did you like?"

Dongfang Yu could not help feeling embarrassed and muttered, "By her side? Would that be useful?"

"It would." Even in the end, Dongfang Yu did not answer Hu Liena's question.

Nuoding City, on the streets.

"Senior Sister, what did you bring me here for?" Dongfang Yu had not wanted to come out in the first place, but she had insisted on dragging him out shopping.

Hu Liena chuckled. "If I didn't drag you out, I was afraid you'd keep moping around. How would I explain that to Teacher then?"

Before long, Hu Liena led Dongfang Yu around. The two strolled casually down the street, and even their backs had become a beautiful sight.

Hu Liena showed Dongfang Yu only her profile. In truth, even this Holy Maiden, who seemed so lofty in the eyes of outsiders, could smile and be playful. When she saw little trinkets she liked, she wanted them too.

"Wow, this is so pretty..."

"Junior Brother, do you want to try it? It's really tasty..."

"Junior Brother, give your Senior Sister a smile..."

She had said she was accompanying him shopping to lift his spirits, but more accurately, he was the one accompanying her. Dongfang Yu could not help but laugh.

This should have been the life appropriate for someone her age, yet her status had destined her to be cut off from such a life. Although Bibi Dong had always treated her well, she had also been strict. Hu Liena had never defied her, so she had believed that what Bibi Dong gave her was always what she wanted.

He suddenly felt sorry for this little fox. She had lost her family as a child and had only her brother for company. Later, she met Bibi Dong and embarked on a path that should never have belonged to her. The first time she fell in love with someone, she endured immense pressure... only to end up imprisoned for life in a Heaven Dou Empire dungeon.

Did love really drive people mad? Had it always been that way, and did that make it right?

Since he had already decided to stand against Tang San, he would not allow these tragedies to happen.

"What are you thinking about, Junior Brother?" Hu Liena asked with a smile, clearly in high spirits.

"Nothing." Dongfang Yu smiled.

"Huh, what's happening over there?" Seeing a crowd gathered not far ahead, Hu Liena curiously walked over.

Dongfang Yu could only follow her. As they approached, the corner of his mouth twitched. Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrived.

It turned out Yu Xiaogang was leading a child in an argument with someone. Was he really this fated with that guy?

Yu Xiaogang's face was flushed, and he said excitedly, "No, my theories cannot be wrong! You're talking nonsense!"

Tang San also frowned slightly as he looked at the other person. In his heart, his teacher could not possibly be wrong.

The man sneered coldly. "Master? You really think you're some great master? Have you ever put any of that bullshit theory of yours into practice?"

Yu Xiaogang was usually calm, but only so long as no one questioned his theories. In his heart, his theories could not possibly be wrong. Perhaps they were not truly flawless; it was simply that his pride would not allow him to be wrong. It was an obsession, so similar to Bibi Dong's obsession.

As they argued, Dongfang Yu merely stood to the side and watched with mild interest. Help him out? It was already kind enough that he was not kicking him while he was down.

At that moment, Hu Liena softly said to Dongfang Yu, "I know of him. They call him the number one theory master of the Soul Master world, but his theories have always been questioned. It seems that's still the case now."

Dongfang Yu smiled faintly. "Then what do you think of his theories?"

Hu Liena replied, "Teacher thinks this person's theories are all correct."

It had to be said that Hu Liena's answer was quite skillful. She did not deny him, but only because of her teacher. In other words, she only agreed with him because her teacher had made her agree with him.

He also did not know what was going on with Teacher. He had once questioned Yu Xiaogang's theories too, only to incur Teacher's fury. That time had nearly left him traumatized.

Dongfang Yu nodded slightly, as though mentioning it casually. "Perhaps Teacher knows him. They might even be friends."

Hu Liena froze. "How could that be? Teacher is the Pope, while he's only..."

At that, she stopped. Right! Junior Brother was right! Could it be because Teacher knew him and was friends with him that she had not been allowed to question him? Their statuses were vastly different, but it was still possible.

Looks like I need to investigate him, Hu Liena thought.

Seeing that Hu Liena seemed to have made up her mind, Dongfang Yu's lips curved upward slightly. This was exactly what he wanted: for her to investigate. As long as she found some clues, as long as she learned the truth, he would have another helper when dealing with Yu Xiaogang in the future. Given Hu Liena's status, as long as she was cautious and attentive, she would surely uncover something.

Half an hour later, in a rather shabby little restaurant.

Tang San comforted him, "Teacher, don't be angry. They don't believe you because they don't understand. Their knowledge is limited, so why argue with them?"

Yu Xiaogang let out a heavy breath, his expression complicated. "You don't know how much I sacrificed for this set of theories, Little San. Thankfully, I have a disciple like you."

"I've always believed in you, Teacher. Teacher..."

"Hello, we meet again." At that moment, a man's voice interrupted Tang San.

Yu Xiaogang looked up in astonishment. "It's you."

Dongfang Yu sat down nearby with Hu Liena. "Yes. Are you eating here too? And this person beside you is?"

Yu Xiaogang paused. "You know me?"

"Of course I do. I've long heard of Master's name."

Seeing Dongfang Yu's sincere expression and no trace of mockery, Yu Xiaogang smiled. It seemed there were still people who recognized his theories. "This is my disciple, Tang San."

Tang San kept looking at Dongfang Yu with an odd expression. He should not know this person, so why did he always sense a trace of familiarity from him?

"Hello, I'm Tang San." Tang San extended his hand with a smile.

Dongfang Yu also extended his hand and shook it. "Hello, I'm Dongfang Yu."

"This is my Senior Sister, Hu Liena."

Hu Liena smiled gently at his words, appearing poised and graceful. "Hello."

Hu Liena found Tang San somewhat strange... he gave her an unusual feeling, though she could not explain why. It made her unable to resist wanting to find out more.