The three of them chatted as they walked toward the academy's Back Mountain. Of course, it was mainly Ma Hongjun chattering nonstop by himself, recounting from time to time the experiences he and Oscar had had while teaming up to travel the continent.
Halfway there, Liu Erlong pushed Yu Xiaogang in his wheelchair, with Flender beside her, as they hurried toward them. Ma Hongjun smiled when he saw the Golden Iron Triangle as well.
"Dean, you're here! Look who this is?"
"Teacher, and both deans, it's been a long time."
An ugly smile tugged at Grandmaster's paralyzed face. After looking Tang San up and down, he nodded slightly.
"You've grown more mature, and more restrained. It seems you've made good progress these past few years."
"Yes, Teacher. I had some opportunities over the years, so I didn't exactly stay where I was."
"Good, good. Let's go to the courtyard on the Back Mountain first, then we'll talk."
Seeing that Tang San was as respectful toward him as ever, Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction. The group walked toward the courtyard, talking and laughing along the way.
After returning home, Liu Erlong knowingly left space for the master and disciple, who had not seen each other in so long, saying she would go make a feast to properly treat the children. Flender also tactfully pulled Ma Hongjun and Oscar away.
"Xiaogang, you two catch up first. I need to talk to Hongjun about something."
Grandmaster nodded and watched the three leave before turning his gaze back to Tang San.
"I heard about what happened in Star Luo."
"Mm?"
Tang San's brows knitted slightly, and inwardly he muttered that this was bad. Even if he no longer respected this teacher the way he had as a child, deep down he still prided himself