He was just suspicious, since this matter involved Ning Rongrong, so he thought he would try to probe through Xiao Wu. His main hope was that this matter would bring Tang San and Yu Tianheng together. Their alliance would mean the future alliance between the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
"Teacher, all medicines have some toxicity, but the Immortal Herb is extremely special. This thing can not only bring a huge improvement, but also has no harm whatsoever." Tang San slowly explained the relevant information about the Immortal Herb to Yu Xiaogang, and introduced the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in Xiao Wu's hand.
After hearing Tang San's explanation, Yu Xiaogang was extremely shocked. "Such miraculous treasures exist in the world? Could it be that Xuan Ming's terrifying cultivation speed is due to these Immortal Herb?"
"It's almost certainly true, but Immortal Herb are extremely rare..." Tang San said, his face revealing undisguised regret and a hint of longing.
But when he thought that the Lovesick Heartbreak Red belonged to Xiao Wu, his longing gradually faded.
"Now you know? Don't resort to evil magic all the time." Xiao Wu looked at Yu Xiaogang with displeasure.
Yu Xiaogang's expression was somewhat unnatural. " Xiao Wu, what are you saying? I'm just worried that you might be used by Xuan Ming. After all, he acts strangely, and we have to be careful. Since this Immortal Herb is so miraculous, could I study it? Perhaps it can bring greater help to everyone's cultivation."
Xiao Wu frowned, instinctively using Teleportation to create distance and putting away the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. "What do you want to do? Trying to steal it?"
"Teacher, this Immortal Herb belongs to Xiao Wu." Tang San's tone was slightly somber; although he didn't say much, he made his meaning clear.
The Lovesick Heartbreak Red is such a precious treasure that it is no less than a legendary Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. It is understandable that he would be tempted to take it if he saw such a treasure. If someone else had it, he would inevitably have the thought of taking it. However, the Love-Sickness Lovesick Heartbreak Red belongs to Xiao Wu. He will not take it, nor will he allow anyone else to take it.
"Don't be nervous, Xiao San, I'm just curious," Yu Xiaogang said.
"As you said yourself, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red Lovesick Heartbreak Red only be taken by someone with the right destiny. I see it's still on that Black Absolute Stone; I just wanted to take a look."
"Could it be that you're the one destined for me?" Xiao Wu looked at Yu Xiaogang with disdain.
Seeing Xiao Wu's wary expression, Yu Xiaogang sighed, "Fine, since that's how it is, I won't force it. However, even if Ning Rongrong and the others improved rapidly because of such rare items, Xuan Ming is definitely more than that."
"Are you ever going to stop?" Xiao Wu, somewhat annoyed.
" Xiao Wu!" Yu Xiaogang's tone was slightly somber.
"I'm not making baseless guesses; I've received some information—information about the Great Soul Arena —that Xuan Ming did indeed use some dangerous methods to cultivate."
" Xuan Ming... you're simply unreasonable!" Xiao Wu's face flushed red with anger. She gave up arguing with Yu Xiaogang and turned to leave.
" Xiao Wu!" Tang San quickly got up and chased after her.
" Xiao San, Xuan Ming didn't use any evil magic. Your teacher is really possessed!" Xiao Wu said indignantly.
" Xiao Wu, don't get agitated, Teacher..." Tang San hesitated.
"What the teacher said isn't entirely unreasonable. You saw it yourself, Xuan Ming..."
" Xiao San!" Xiao Wu glared at Tang San, her eyes red-rimmed.
You don't believe me either?
Tang San's heart clenched. " Xiao Wu, it's not that I don't believe you, I'm just worried that you've also been deceived by Xuan Ming. He..."
"Enough!" Xiao Wu interrupted Tang San angrily.
"Fine, don't believe me then! Even I don't believe you, so just believe your teacher!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Wu activated her Martial Soul Possession and ran away.
Tang San watched Xiao Wu's retreating figure and instinctively wanted to chase after her, but Yu Xiaogang, who was far behind him, called out to him.
"Let the Xiao San calm down," Yu Xiaogang said.
"But..." Tang San hesitated.
"What can you say if you chase after them now?" Yu Xiaogang said.
"She's been bewitched by Xuan Ming and won't believe you. If you go up now, you'll only end up arguing with her."
Chapter 230 If only there were another girl
"Second Uncle, is what you said... true?" Yu Tianheng was also somewhat skeptical.
"Although Xuan Ming is now an enemy of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I have known him for many years. He could not possibly be the Fallen you speak of."
" Tian Heng, have you forgotten that Xuan Ming has been participating in the life-or-death Soul Fighting battles in the Great Soul Arena?" Yu Xiaogang said.
"But that's a matter of life and death, and it depends on one's own abilities," Yu Tianheng quickly replied.
"Since he didn't harm any innocent people, how could he...?"
"This is only what you see at the moment, and it's just the surface you're witnessing," Yu Xiaogang said.
"How often is he out of your sight, and how do you know what he's doing in secret?"
"Moreover, this kind of cultivation method often leads to deeper and deeper immersion, and the demands become increasingly terrifying. Even if he can barely control himself now and not reveal any flaws, what about the future?"
"Once he grows to the level of Soul Saint, Soul Douluo, or even Titled Douluo, who will be able to stop him then?"
"My worries aren't just about the present, but more about the future."
"What? Xiao Wu left too?"
As evening fell, Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and Yu Tianheng had just returned to the teachers' dormitory area after discussing things all afternoon when Qin Ming led him to the dean's office.
Both Liu Erlong and Flender were present, the former's face revealing an undisguised weariness and exhaustion.
" Xiaogang, I'm telling you... why are you so stubborn? You... sigh." Flender shook his head and sighed helplessly.
First Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, and now Xiao Wu has also been taken away.
Xiao Wu and her mother had a special relationship with Xuan Ming. Although it was only Ning Rongrong arguing with Yu Xiaogang before, Xiao Wu firmly stood by Ning Rongrong and supported Xuan Ming.
Because of this incident, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing left. Xiao Wu didn't leave with the other two because of Liu Erlong and Tang San. And what happened next?
Xiao Wu was also pushed to the limit, so she went to Liu Erlong and said that she really couldn't stay alone any longer.
But what could Liu Erlong say in this situation? Should he advise her to stay and continue to suffer?
"My concerns are not unfounded. Xiao Wu and the others are still young and don't understand. Don't you understand that?" Yu Xiaogang said with a solemn expression.
"Fine, do whatever you want." Liu Erlong sighed and slowly stood up.
" Boss Fu, I'm tired."
After saying this, Liu Erlong walked out of the dean's office with heavy steps.
She knew that Yu Xiaogang was stubborn, but in the past she always felt that Yu Xiaogang's stubbornness was because he firmly believed that he was doing the right thing, or at least what he thought was the right thing.
However, after a year, she realized that Yu Xiaogang was just desperately trying to protect his fragile self-esteem.
Previously, she had always thought that Ning Rongrong and the other girls' attitude towards Yu Xiaogang was due to his conflict with Xuan Ming, but over the past year, she felt that something was increasingly wrong.
Even setting aside Xuan Ming, Ning Rongrong and the others could still find other things to criticize Yu Xiaogang for, and they were all undeniable facts.
When Xuan Ming returned that day, she was secretly watching when Zhu Zhuqing attacked Yu Xiaogang and Dai Mubai, and she also heard what Zhu Zhuqing said.
She really hoped that Yu Xiaogang could refute her as confidently as before; at least then she could pretend to be stupid and fool herself.
However, Yu Xiaogang lost to Zhu Zhuqing, a child who had never liked to talk, in his strongest area of expertise: debating.
At that moment, her feelings were a hundred times heavier than they were twenty years ago when Yu Luomian forcibly interrupted their wedding and Yu Xiaogang heartlessly abandoned her and ran away alone!
She has held onto a joke for so many years!
I've become a laughingstock!
"You ran away too?"
Ah Rou's little courtyard.
"I can't take it." Xiao Wu leaned against Ah Rou's chest, her eyes still a little red.
"Now that you two are gone, even the Xiao San isn't on my side anymore."
"If you can't stand it, then don't. Don't be angry," Ning Rongrong said, sitting to the side and comforting Xiao Wu.
She could naturally tell that Xiao Wu had actually wanted to go with the two of them, but thinking of Liu Erlong, who had always been very kind to her, and Tang San, her childhood friend, Xiao Wu was reluctant to leave.
But Yu Xiaogang actually brought up such a sensitive topic, and even Tang San sided with Yu Xiaogang, so Xiao Wu could no longer hold back her grievances.
"So, are you still going to participate in the Soul Master Tournament?" Xuan Ming asked.
Should I add you in?
"Of course I want to!" Ning Rongrong glared at Xuan Ming and gently patted Xiao Wu's back.
"We'll compete together, win the championship, and slap them in the face!"
"Then I'll go and tell His Highness the Crown Prince later." Xuan Ming lay down.
"But, will I hold you back?" Xiao Wu asked timidly.
She didn't go with them before because she was aware of her current somewhat lagging strength.
Apart from Xuan Ming, everyone here is basically level 40 or above, while she is only level 37.
"No, just have fun. If anything goes wrong, I'll take care of it," Xuan Ming said casually, his eyes closed.
"Winning or losing isn't something you should be thinking about. Just treat it as a game, and having fun is the most important thing."
"That's true, but it would be nice if there was another girl in the team," Ning Rongrong said inexplicably.
"Why?" Xiao Wu asked, her face full of confusion.
"Since Yu Tianheng withdrew, and Xuan Ming had a lot of people to lead, His Highness the Crown Prince found it troublesome and simply distributed all the spots, giving him a whole team's worth of spots. He can bring whoever he wants, as long as he wins the championship," Ning Rongrong explained.
"Except for Xuan Ming, there are only five of us, plus Yanzi and Lingling. We're still one person short."
"Is there no one left at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?" Xiao Wu was even more puzzled.
Ning Rongrong looked puzzled. "There are some, but His Highness the Crown Prince won't let women in, and men... I'm afraid they wouldn't dare to come in."
Everything was fine before, but now, there's only one spot left. Which man would dare to come in?
Night fell, and the stars twinkled in the sky.
With the competition approaching, and after confirming that Xiao Wu would also join the team, Dugu Yan began to fulfill her duties as vice captain, leading everyone to intensive training.
After all, it's a team Soul Fighting. Although the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Poison is powerful, it's ultimately too dangerous. The competition also prohibits killing or injuring opponents. Dugu Yan will definitely be somewhat restrained and unable to perform at her full potential. Therefore, teamwork is still very important.
Of course, this has nothing to do with Xuan Ming. He's just a backup plan and he doesn't know how to cooperate. The only ones who can cooperate with him are Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling, who stand behind him to heal and buff him.
"Um?"
Xuan Ming, who was concentrating on controlling and fusing with the Dark Devilgod Lightning, suddenly opened his eyes and turned to look at the spatial vortex that had suddenly appeared in the courtyard.
The spatial vortex emitted a deep darkness and rapidly expanded, forming a stable spatial gate.
Under Xuan Ming's questioning gaze, Di Tian stepped out, followed closely by Bi Ji and the others. However, at the very end, there was an unfamiliar figure.
She had long, silver-white hair almost identical to Xuan Ming's, simply draped down her back, with slightly pale, fair skin, purple eyes, and a simple white dress. Her beauty was beyond words.
Di Tian glanced at Bi Ji, Bi Ji then looked at the silver-haired girl standing at the back with a slightly bewildered look in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she stepped forward.
"Um... we happened to meet this child while we were out exploring outside the city, she..."
Under Xuan Ming's strange gaze, Bi Ji's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.
"Ahem!" Di Tian coughed twice and stepped forward.
"That child..."
Faced with Xuan Ming's rather speechless gaze, Di Tian was immediately at a loss for words, unable to utter a suitable reason!
Di Tian turned around somewhat guiltily and gave Bi Ji a look, signaling her to continue.
Bi Ji's eye twitched slightly as she looked at Zi JI.
Zi JI was speechless. She was about to look at Xiong Jun, but found that Xiong Jun had already raised his head high and was pretending not to see anything.
"I'm so glad you didn't utter those lame nonsense." Xuan Ming raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Otherwise, I'd really start to wonder if I'm some kind of fool in your eyes."
Upon hearing this, Di Tian and the others had no choice but to turn their gazes to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion looked completely bewildered.
Just because you can't make it up doesn't mean I can.
With everyone's expectations in mind, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion took a deep breath and pounced on Xuan Ming.