The Ruined White Moonlight

At this moment, Liu Erlong had no mind to ask about Tang San's identity. Her thoughts were a tangled mess, countless emotions clogging her chest, and she could not calm down for a long time.

Twenty full years of devoted waiting had drained away her youth.

She had imagined their reunion countless times through endless days and nights, but she had never expected that when she saw Yu Xiaogang again, the man she once loved would have become like this.

It was undoubtedly hard to take.

After a long while, Liu Erlong finally suppressed the turmoil in her heart and broke the silence in a hoarse voice. "Xiaogang, what exactly have you been through all these years? How did you become like this?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression was grave as he slowly began recounting everything he had experienced over the years. Flender hurriedly chimed in at the right moments. On the surface, he seemed to be helping his brother air his grievances, but in truth, he was secretly exaggerating, doing everything he could to highlight Yu Xiaogang's misery and weakness.

Of course, his real goal was to reveal that Gangzi had become a eunuch.

Although he and Yu Xiaogang had been brothers for many years, now that his brother was already incomplete, he might as well make things easier for himself and give himself a chance to pursue Liu Erlong.

Back then, the three of them had used their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and Flender had habitually treated Yu Xiaogang as the core, sincerely believing in his brother.

But after all the changes that had happened, most of the rose-colored lens through which he viewed Yu Xiaogang had already shattered, and the respect in his heart had faded considerably.

Yu Xiaogang felt a wave of displeasure, but merely glanced at Flender and ultimately said nothing in rebuttal.

He was arrogant to the bone, firmly convinced that even after becoming like this, Liu Erlong's twenty years of deep affection could not have been false. She would surely love him as she always had.

Liu Erlong, on the other hand, had already been struck blank by this truth, as though a massive hammer had smashed down on her head. She felt dizzy all over, her entire body turning cold.

The only thought circling in her mind was: what, exactly, had her twenty years of perseverance meant?

She had kept herself pure and waited faithfully for decades, watching her youth fade and her hopes run dry, only to be told in the end that the man she had waited for had become a eunuch.

Liu Erlong clenched her fists and forced herself to steady her panicked mind. Raising her eyes to meet Yu Xiaogang's, she asked in a trembling voice, "Xiaogang, what Big Brother Flender said... isn't true, right?"

But the calmness and desolation in Yu Xiaogang's eyes shattered her last shred of hope, and she nearly lost control of her emotions on the spot.

"It's all true." Yu Xiaogang's tone was exceptionally sincere, as though he had made the most important decision of his life. "So, Erlong, help me take revenge. As long as Chen Ling is killed and this hatred is settled, I'll be with you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he even forced out a relieved smile, his tone carrying a trace of self-consolation. "Look, I'm no longer a complete man. I don't have to worry about other people's gossip anymore."

Back then, when he had ruthlessly abandoned Liu Erlong, the taboo of their cousin relationship had only been an excuse. What had truly made him retreat was the fear that this relationship would ruin his reputation.

But now that he was incomplete, other people's idle talk could no longer hurt him in the slightest.

He even secretly felt that what had happened to him might earn him a reputation as a devoted man who had sacrificed for love. It was practically an accidental blessing.

For the sake of being with his beloved cousin, he had actually cut off his own dick? Hajigang, I acknowledge you.

Liu Erlong's feelings were a tangled mess. So, in his eyes, all her years of waiting and perseverance needed to be exchanged for "helping him take revenge."

Looking at the man before her, she felt for the first time that he was such a stranger. Could the feelings between them really be measured by something like this?

Despite the disappointment filling her heart, Liu Erlong ultimately could not let go of this obsession. She nodded gently. "All right. I promise you."

Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang immediately opened his arms to embrace her, but Liu Erlong's body stiffened slightly, and she ultimately did not step forward to return it.

Flender took in the entire scene, and his thoughts immediately stirred. He quickly seized the chance to change the awkward atmosphere. "Erlong, Xiaogang, how about we try again and relive our Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"

Though he said it like a suggestion, he was secretly delighted. It seemed he really did have a chance.

The three rose and headed outside together, but after taking only a few steps, Yu Xiaogang suddenly stiffened all over, his body trembling uncontrollably.

He awkwardly glanced at Flender and Liu Erlong. Being extremely concerned with appearances, he gave no explanation at all. He turned and rushed into the restroom, leaving streaks of water across the floor in an utterly miserable state.

That sight alone drained the last trace of warmth from Liu Erlong's face, leaving her complexion instantly ashen.

A moment later, Yu Xiaogang composed himself and walked out of the restroom with feigned calmness.

To cover up his embarrassment, he immediately called out to Tang San in the distance. "Little San, come here. Today, your teacher will let you witness the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of the three of us."

Meeting Tang San's clear eyes filled with respect, Yu Xiaogang instantly shook off his previous embarrassment and resumed the bearing of a teacher.

The group soon found an open space. Yu Xiaogang released Luo Sanpao, and the three quickly took their positions as the Golden Triangle Formation instantly took shape.

Tang San held his breath and stared ahead in eager anticipation, but the next moment, the formed golden light suddenly dispersed, and nothing appeared.

Liu Erlong gave two awkward laughs and took the initiative to smooth things over. "Sorry, Xiaogang, Big Brother Flender. You should settle down at Blue Tyrant Academy for now. I'm feeling a little emotional today, so I can't use the Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

That was what she said aloud, but only she knew the true reason.

Meanwhile, at the Icefire Yin Yang Well, Chen Ling had no idea that Gangzi and the others were preparing to seek revenge on him.

Even if he had known, he would not have cared. Although the Golden Saint Dragon Martial Soul Fusion Skill was quite powerful, because of Yu Xiaogang, it had considerable limitations. Its combat strength was purely forced upward by the Soul Power of two Soul Sages.

All that could be said was that Gangzi had held them back.

Within the Icefire Yin Yang Well, a jade-green beam of light descended from the sky as Dugu Bo returned with Dugu Yan.

"Dean." Upon seeing Chen Ling, Dugu Bo immediately cupped his hands in salute.

Dugu Yan beside him looked utterly astonished. She had never expected her usually proud grandfather to treat a youth who appeared even younger than her with such respect. She hurriedly bowed as well, unable to stop her clear, beautiful eyes from sizing Chen Ling up.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo quickly reminded her in a low voice, "Yan Yan, do not be rude."

The person before them was a Titled Douluo and his superior. For his granddaughter to stare at him so directly was truly too disrespectful.

Chen Ling smiled faintly and did not take it to heart. He raised a hand and passed over a white jade porcelain bottle, speaking calmly. "It's fine. Take this. It contains the materials needed to refine the antidote pills."

Naturally, it was the blood he had collected while bloodletting to feed Ah Yin earlier.

"Thank you, Dean." Dugu Bo hurriedly accepted it, then began refining the antidote pills.