Bei Bei's hatred, Tian Meng's roar

Bei Bei's expression darkened a few shades.

At that moment, he even looked somewhat gloomy.

Unlike his usual sunny image, it also showed that life had not been easy for him lately.

Originally, he had been quite happy to learn that senior sister Zhang Lexuan was taking Zhang Yang out to hunt for a soul ring.

He had imagined taking the opportunity to spend time with Tang Ya, ease their strained relationship, and repair the cracks that had already appeared.

But things had gone against his wishes. Even with that fellow away from the academy, his influence on Bei Bei's girlfriend seemingly still had not faded.

Every time he tried to talk to Tang Ya, her indifference was plain to see. This had never happened before Zhang Yang enrolled!

As time passed, Bei Bei's composure broke first.

A few days before the break, he had argued with Tang Ya over it.

As a result, they had entered a complete cold war afterward, without even the occasional exchange of words.

What couple acted like this? Aside from that thin paper window neither side had pierced yet, they were hardly any different from a couple who had broken up.

Damn it! Zhang Yang must have done something!

Bei Bei was furious, but he did not dare take it out on his girlfriend.

He could only direct all his hatred at his "imaginary enemy." Everything was the other party's fault.

In truth, from his perspective, this was merely an outlet for his emotions. He did not actually know whether it had anything to do with Zhang Yang.

He never could have imagined that things were worse than they appeared.

Had he wronged someone? Not in the slightest!

Tang Ya was doing far more than thinking about Zhang Yang. She had long since put those thoughts into action.

The two were even more intimate than Bei Bei, who was still in the dark, and there was no saving the situation!

Senior sister must be handing in the mission. Why hasn't Zhang Yang shown up? Surely he wasn't eaten by a Soul Beast? Bei Bei did not approach to greet her, instead entertaining malicious fantasies from afar.

"Hey, what are you standing here for? Come on, let's go drinking... hang on, is that senior sister Zhang? When did she get back?" Just then, Xu Sanshi also came over.

As a bro, this fellow was quite qualified.

Knowing Bei Bei was feeling miserable, he had not even bothered going home for the break.

He had voluntarily stayed at the academy to help ease his mood in a brotherly fashion, spending every day wallowing in glittering indulgence.

Noticing Zhang Lexuan as well, his expression first turned surprised, then grew increasingly sleazy.

"Bei Bei, how about we make a bet?" His words came out of nowhere and were difficult to understand.

"If you've got something to say, say it. If you've got a fart, let it out. Do I look like I'm in the mood?" Bei Bei snorted, still looking displeased.

"Based on my extensive experience, senior sister was probably devoured by Zhang Yang on this trip!" Having invited a snub, Xu Sanshi simply announced the answer.

The moment he finished speaking, Bei Bei's eyes widened.

His face twitched violently, his emotions a jumble of all five flavors.

He truly had no feelings for Zhang Lexuan, but she did carry the title of his fiancée.

Suddenly hearing that another man had devoured her naturally made him feel somewhat uncomfortable, especially when the one who had sunk his teeth into her was Zhang Yang!

That damned, hateful, utterly wicked Zhang Yang! They had only been gone for half a month, and he had already won senior sister over?

"Uh, why are you getting angry?"

"What's there to panic about? You don't like her anyway."

"The way I see it, this is a good thing. Haven't you always been worried that Tang Ya would be... by Zhang Yang?"

"Now that he's got senior sister, doesn't that make you safe in a roundabout way? With her personality, she surely wouldn't be willing to share her boyfriend."

Xu Sanshi waved a hand, speaking as though it were perfectly obvious.

Bei Bei was still simmering, but on second thought, it did seem reasonable.

Who Zhang Lexuan got screwed by really had nothing to do with him. If it meant Zhang Yang would leave Tang Ya alone, that was absolutely a guaranteed profit!

But just as that thought surfaced, Bei Bei sensed something amiss again... Wait, don't I remember Xiao Xiao being his girlfriend too?

What, does he have a big girlfriend and a little girlfriend? Is he playing cards here?

If number one and number two can exist together, who can guarantee there won't be a number three or four?

Given Tang Ya's current strange attitude toward Zhang Yang, Bei Bei had reason to suspect that Xu Sanshi's theory was wrong.

Safe? Not even a little!

He took a deep breath and forcibly calmed himself.

He noticed that Zhang Lexuan in the distance had also turned her gaze toward him.

The coldness in her eyes seemed even stronger than before she left Shrek Academy.

You went off on a "honeymoon" with Zhang Yang while carrying the title of my fiancée, and now you've come back hostile toward me?

Bei Bei's composure crumbled even further...

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, until he nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

He hurriedly collected himself and called Xu Sanshi to go eat and drink. He could not keep thinking about it.

Depressed as he was, at least he had a bro to keep him company. Meanwhile, another fellow who had "lost his love" because of Zhang Yang could only bear it alone.

"Where's my big, beautiful Ice Empress?!"

In the Far North, within the snowstorm-covered Core Circle.

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm stood rooted to the spot, staring into the distance, his soul form trembling all over.

Not long before, he had brought Huo Yuhao through a difficult journey to their destination, near the Ice Jade Scorpions' gathering grounds.

The woman of his dreams, the Ice Empress, should have been at the cliff ahead. As long as he released his spiritual power, she would be able to sense him.

However, events had taken an unexpected turn.

He had shouted for ages without receiving a single response.

How was that possible! The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, one of the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Far North, would not leave her territory lightly.

He knew particularly well that the Ice Empress did not have much time before her next tribulation. At a time like this, she should be in seclusion all the more.

According to the original plan, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm would use himself as bait.

He would lure her out, then coax her away with the speech he had prepared.

Regardless of his chances of success, for this plan to work, the Ice Empress first had to respond.

Well, great. He was freaking stuck at step one. Aside from impotent rage, there was absolutely nothing he could do.

Huo Yuhao wore a strange expression throughout, watching Tian Meng's every move. Although somewhat bewildered, he gradually understood.

This so-called plan ended before it even began. I knew it was unreliable. Brother Sky Dream, with looks as lousy as yours, how could you possibly have an "old flame"?

"Could it be that I came a step too late?"

"The Ice Empress... already died during her tribulation?"

"It's certainly possible. After all, Di Tian kept me captive for years, so my sense of time is a little hazy."

"Boohoo, woman of my dreams, you died such a miserable death! Why couldn't you have waited for me..."

He paid no attention to Huo Yuhao's awkward, speechless expression beside him.

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm sobbed to himself, convinced that the Ice Empress was stone-cold dead.

In the unseen workings of fate, some sort of resonance seemed to travel ten thousand miles in an instant.

As the person in question, the Ice Empress, hidden in the shadows, involuntarily coughed violently.

"Which bastard is cursing me?"

The Ice Empress looked displeased and indignant.

Beside her, the Snow Empress had already set up a barrier, preventing any sound from escaping.

She chuckled at the sight. Even someone as cold and aloof as her could not help herself. Could it really be the Titan Snow Demon King?

Just as the two women were joking about this little interlude, a series of thudding footsteps reached them.

The Ice Empress and Snow Empress fell silent and looked over in surprise, only to see an unfamiliar woman suddenly appear outside the rented apartment, her expression half apprehensive and half expectant.

"Zhang Yang, I heard you're back. I... I..."