"Erlong, I really didn't mean that!"
Flander knew his standing in Liu Erlong's heart had plummeted, but he still wanted to make amends, to see if he could salvage a bit of goodwill.
Even just a little, he would be content.
"Alright, I know."
Looking at Flander approaching with his shoehorn-like face, Liu Erlong felt a wave of disgust.
Even if Yu Xiaogang died on the spot, she wouldn't fancy this shoehorn-faced, hooked-nosed Flander, who didn't look like a good person.
"I'm taking Xiao Gang back. You go settle the little monsters first."
Liu Erlong supported Yu Xiaogang, and a trace of heartache flashed in her eyes as she looked at Yu Xiaogang's mummified profile.
If Flander hadn't delayed, how could Xiao Gang have become like this? Alas, in the end, Xiao Gang was wronged.
Thinking this, she gave Flander a glare, but out of consideration for their past as comrades, she didn't pursue it further.
With a dissatisfied huff, she hugged Yu Xiaogang and hurried towards the dormitory.
However, Yu Xiaogang was too weak; with every step, his body twitched, step by step, looking incredibly comical.
One-Eyed Fire Chicken couldn't hold it in any longer and burst out laughing with a "Pfft."
Then he saw Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang staring at him as if they wanted to eat him, making him suddenly realize his predicament.
Disaster was imminent, making him shiver. He chuckled awkwardly, scratching his head in embarrassment under everyone's gaze.
"Hehe, I said it's because I remembered something funny, not because Master was twitching while walking. Do you believe me?"
"Heh, if it wasn't about Xiao Gang, you wouldn't have said it."
Liu Erlong's voice was suppressed to the extreme, clearly very displeased with Ma Hongjun mocking Xiao Gang, especially since Ma Hongjun was Flander's disciple.
She immediately yelled at Flander: "Flander, is this the student you taught? Mocking his elder, lacking manners."
This time she didn't even call him Brother Flander, clearly indicating she was very angry and completely disappointed in Flander.
"Don't be angry, Liu Erlong."
Flander had never seen Liu Erlong get so angry at him before, and for a moment, he didn't know how to handle it, so he could only show weakness.
Then he looked at Ma Hongjun, his voice stern, and without waiting for Ma Hongjun to explain, he sharply said: "Ma Hongjun, why aren't you going to receive your punishment? Go run 100 laps around the training ground."
"Ah!"
Ma Hongjun hung his head dejectedly, feeling somewhat disappointed in Flander.
You're my teacher, but now you're acting like Liu Erlong's dog. The crucial thing is, Liu Erlong isn't even giving you a good look.
Isn't this clearly looking down on us, master and disciple? And you're hurting your disciple's heart like this. Dean, are you truly foolish or just pretending?
"Sigh, go. I'll let you visit the Wanhua Brothel later."
How could Flander not see Ma Hongjun's thoughts? But he truly couldn't lose Liu Erlong, so he could only make Ma Hongjun suffer a bit.
"Wanhua Brothel?"
Ma Hongjun's vision went black upon hearing this. What use was it for him to go there now? To grind tofu?
His little red was gone; it was truly bringing up a sore subject.
Never mind, he hadn't told anyone outside. After all, what he had now was nonsense; saying it out loud would only be more embarrassing.
Thinking this, Ma Hongjun silently fumed and left without looking back.
"Fatty!"
Dai Mubai also didn't bother staying here. With the tigress Liu Erlong, the useless Yu Xiaogang, and the Licking dog Dean, staying here would sooner or later lead to trouble.
Oscar was the same. Following Dai Mubai, he went to chase after Fatty. They were now the three unfortunate brothers, and they should unite.
"Sigh, Yu Tianheng, you go back too. We'll go to Star Dou Great Forest together in a week to obtain a Soul Ring."
Seeing that most people had left, with only Yu Tianheng still standing there, bewildered, Flander sighed helplessly.
Yu Tianheng also acknowledged him and gradually moved away from this troublesome place.
At this moment, only Flander, Liu Erlong, and Yu Xiaogang remained in the small forest.
Liu Erlong said nothing, simply supporting Yu Xiaogang, limping away under Flander's bitter gaze.
Yu Xiaogang turned his head to glance at Flander behind him, a hint of mockery on his lips. Picking up girls wasn't simply about being good to them.
He relied on his eloquent tongue, feigning pity to gain sympathy, and most importantly, his acting skills.
Foolish women like Liu Erlong would be easily manipulated.
Liu Erlong wouldn't cherish someone like Flander, who could be summoned and dismissed at will. She would only find someone like him, who pretended not to care and was always ready to leave, precious.
"Xiao Gang, what's wrong? You don't look very well."
Liu Erlong keenly noticed that Yu Xiaogang's complexion wasn't good and asked with some concern.
"It's nothing, I'm just surprised Flander would do such a thing."
Yu Xiaogang looked dejected, as if he was saddened by his relationship with Flander and Flander's actions towards him.
"Hmph, he doesn't look like a good person. At worst, we'll leave and go far away. This academy is his."
Liu Erlong said fiercely, clearly having no good feelings for Flander anymore.
"No."
Upon hearing about leaving the academy, Yu Xiaogang righteously refused. How could he participate in the All-Continent Soul Master Competition, prove his theories, and display his wisdom to the world if he left the academy?
But to maintain his broad-minded image, he pretended and said:
"Flander is just too fond of you, and it's my fault. Alas, he's an old friend of many years, and we'll still need to keep in touch in the future, so it's not good to make things too awkward."
Hearing Yu Xiaogang say this, Liu Erlong immediately said with some admiration: "Xiao Gang, you are too lenient with him; he's just taking advantage of your kind heart."
After speaking, she helped Yu Xiaogang leave the place.
Watching the two leave, Flander's expression was somewhat dejected, his body slightly hunched. The morning wind was a bit cold, and the rising sun offered no warmth.
The faint sunlight fell on him, carrying no temperature. The cool breeze rustled Flander's clothes, making him appear much thinner.
All his helplessness turned into a sigh as he slowly walked away, looking as if he had aged decades.
Evening.
Xiao Fei had also recovered her vitality. Looking at Tang San in front of her, she nestled in his arms and said playfully, "Thank you, Third Brother, for today."
"You are my sister; I won't let you get hurt."
Tang San's tone was firm, but it was a pity Xiao Fei was carrying a weapon, otherwise he would have truly been moved.
"No matter what, I still have to thank you, Third Brother."
Xiao Fei smiled alluringly, then took out an opaque black silk ribbon. She crawled next to Tang San, her warm breath making Tang San's face flush.
"What are you doing, Xiao Fei? Your body hasn't recovered yet."
Tang San suppressed the restlessness in his heart, feigning ignorance and asking. In truth, he was already impatient.
"Just a little reward for Third Brother."
Saying this, she covered Tang San's eyes with the silk ribbon and seductively said, "Who says that's the only kind of reward?"
As she spoke, Tang San felt the lights extinguish, and he felt a little nervous.
However, something still felt off. He asked with some confusion, "Xiao Fei, why do I feel a bit dry?"
"Dry?"
As Xiao Fei spoke, Tang San felt a warm current, and then Xiao Fei's voice came.
"Still dry?"
"No... not anymore!"