This Is the Tang Sect

"Did they really just go sightseeing?"

Seeing Gu Zhi return chatting and laughing with four beauties, Dai Mubai and the others, who had been anxiously awaiting them, felt miserable but inexplicably relieved.

"But why do I feel like they seem different somehow?"

Oscar had sharp eyes and immediately noticed that Ning Rongrong had gained a somewhat different aura. This confidence came from her own newfound strength; she was no longer merely an auxiliary Soul Master who needed protection.

"Young Master Gu, come visit my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect sometime! My father will definitely like you!"

Ning Rongrong did not look as excited as she felt inside. This harvest was enough to transform the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's landscape. It was also what she and Ning Fengzhi had always hoped for and wanted to achieve, and today, thanks to Gu Zhi, they had finally made an entirely new breakthrough!

If Zhu Zhuqing and the others had not been nearby, Ning Rongrong would have hugged Gu Zhi and given him a fierce kiss!

"Rongrong, you're being far too hasty! Aren't you putting Young Master Gu in a difficult position?"

Meng Yiran smiled as she came to Gu Zhi's rescue, though in truth, she wanted nothing more than to tie him up, bring him home, and lock him away. She could not give these little vixens even the slightest chance to steal him from her!

Although she had spent the least time with Gu Zhi, this experience had strengthened her resolve to be with him. It was not just for the rewards—opportunities to meet a man this outstanding were rare!

Zhu Zhuqing and Liu Erlong simply watched them scheme against one another. One was not good with words, while the other had already gotten a head start. Yet they shared the same thoughts: even if they could not have Gu Zhi all to themselves, they had to remain firmly by his side.

"If I get the chance, I'd like to witness the splendor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect too."

Gu Zhi was well versed in the art of saying "next time for sure." No one knew when that next time would come.

"It worked! Little Third, you really succeeded!"

Not long after Gu Zhi and the others returned, before Oscar and the rest could once again press their warm faces against cold shoulders, the Master started making a huge fuss again.

"Yes, Teacher! I succeeded!"

Tang San, who had just awakened, was extremely confident. Just like in the original story, he had not merely gained another Soul Ring and an offensive Soul Skill—he had also obtained the cheat-like Eight Spider Lances. His strength was no longer comparable to what it had been before.

"Congratulations!"

Oscar and the others hurried forward to congratulate Tang San. Aside from being happy that his strength had increased, they also felt as though their backbone had returned.

It was because Tang San had not been around earlier that they had not dared to fall out with Gu Zhi so easily. Now that Tang San was by their side, they were definitely going to clash with Gu Zhi!

"Since Brother Tang San is unharmed, it's time for me to leave as well. Sister Liu, are you going with them?"

Tang San's awakening gave Gu Zhi a fine excuse to leave. Otherwise, the beauties around him kept creating love-triangle battles that gave him a headache.

He also knew that Liu Erlong had unusual feelings for the Master. Although she and Gu Zhi had indeed grown closer, Gu Zhi still respected Liu Erlong's decision.

Yet once he spoke those words, some rejoiced while others despaired.

When Oscar and the others heard that Gu Zhi was leaving, they practically wanted to beat gongs and drums to send him as far away as possible. Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, however, exchanged a look and resolved either to keep Gu Zhi here or leave with him!

"Erlong, you'll stay, right?"

At last, the Master turned his attention to Liu Erlong. Even someone as slow as him vaguely sensed the ambiguity between Gu Zhi and Liu Erlong, but he simply could not believe that Liu Erlong would fall for someone else.

"Yes, Erlong. Xiao Gang is back too, so we can form the Golden Iron Triangle again!"

Flender also tried his utmost to stop Liu Erlong from leaving again. Even though he knew he had no chance, Flender still wanted Liu Erlong at his side.

"Senior Liu! Tang San once again begs for your help! As long as you help me rescue Xiao Wu, Tang San is willing to serve you like an ox or horse in repayment!"

Tang San still maintained this deeply devoted persona. Still, his devotion to Xiao Wu was one of the few commendable aspects of the original story.

"I'm crying! Tang San may be hypocritical, but at least these feelings are genuine!"

"No! What good are genuine feelings? Just because Tang San's feelings are genuine, does that mean Xiao Wu has to sacrifice herself? Isn't Xiao Wu horribly unlucky?"

"Exactly! Tang San says one word about deep feelings, and Xiao Wu loses her invincible body! Later, the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape got dragged into sacrificing themselves too! Who could they possibly complain to?"

"The Tang family's feelings really are something! Tang San's mother sacrificed herself for love! Tang San's wife sacrificed herself for love! Tang San's daughter developed split personalities for love! This is the Tang Sect!"

"Good grief! Put that way, Tang San truly deserves to die a thousand deaths! My precious Xiao Wu! My precious Wutong! How did you end up with a man like this?!"

The barrage went from supporting Tang San at first to immediately turning around and condemning him. The speed was utterly outrageous.

Those words did not merely make Xiao Wu, who had just awakened from absorbing her Soul Ring, turn pale with fury. Even the beauties present felt lingering fear!

"Since that's the case, how about we split into two groups? Flender, you take Tang San and the others to the left, while I take Zhuqing and the others to the right. That'll be more efficient."

After reading the barrage, Liu Erlong had made up her mind to cut ties with Shrek Academy. It seemed that nothing good ever happened when she stayed around Tang San. Wouldn't following Gu Zhi for rewards be ten thousand times better?

"I agree!"

"No!"

The two sides responded almost in unison, and their attitudes were perfectly aligned. The girls unanimously approved of the arrangement, while the boys adamantly refused.

"This arrangement is fine too! But he has to be in our group!"

Seeing both sides about to turn hostile, Flender hurriedly came up with a compromise: Gu Zhi would join the boys.

"Sorry, but I never agreed to travel with you. I only want to act on my own."

Gu Zhi rolled his eyes and exchanged a glance with Meng Yiran. She immediately understood and followed him out, not forgetting to turn back and make faces at Zhu Zhuqing and the others, as if to say that she had won this round!

"That settles it, right? Senior Erlong, let's go."

Ning Rongrong grabbed Zhu Zhuqing, who wanted to follow Gu Zhi and Meng Yiran out. They could not give Flender and the others anything else to say now.

"Let's go. Send a message if you find any clues."

Liu Erlong gave Flender a deep look, did not even spare the Master a glance, and left with Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.

Oscar and the others stomped their feet in frustration, but for Tang San's sake, they could not say much.

"Saving people comes first! We still have to return to the academy. We'll have plenty of chances to slowly improve our relationship later!"

Tang San was focused on Xiao Wu's safety and did not care what anyone else thought. He insisted that they get moving and not let other matters distract them.

Flender's expression darkened at that, and a trace of dissatisfaction appeared in his eyes as he looked at Tang San...