"…"
Tang San hesitated for a moment. He was just about to say he wouldn't drink when, all of a sudden, a strong urge to drink surged up in his mind. It was as if he'd been struck by some kind of subtle mental suggestion. Before he knew it, he had already pulled out the cork, imitating Dai Mubai as he tilted his head back and gulped the alcohol straight down his throat.
And just like that, the Evil-Eyed Baboon Tiger Dai Mubai, the hypocritical gentleman Tang San, and the brothel phoenix Ma Hongjun began trading bottles back and forth—your bottle, my bottle—without holding back in the slightest. Before long, the three of them were thoroughly drunk, their spirits soaring, and empty liquor bottles were scattered all over the rooftop.
"Boss Dai, you're drunk…" Ma Hongjun said, his words slurred as he swayed unsteadily.
"I—I'm not drunk," Dai Mubai retorted stubbornly. "I can still drink." He lifted the bottle in his hand, preparing to keep going, only to realize it was already empty. "N-no… no more wine."
"Boss Dai, since there's no more wine, then let's go back and rest… go back and rest…" Tang San shouted loudly, clearly blacked out as well.
"Right, let's go back and rest," Dai Mubai echoed, nodding in agreement.
Having reached a decision, the three of them jumped down from the rooftop.
Then—without any surprise whatsoever—they all fell flat on their faces.
Ma Hongjun immediately passed out cold, drunk like a dead pig and completely unresponsive. Dai Mubai and Tang San naturally couldn't just leave him there. Each of them grabbed one of Ma Hongjun's arms, hoisting him up between them as they staggered toward the teachers' dormitory.
In the end, with no surprises at all, they arrived at Yu Xiaogang's residence.
Aside from briefly glancing at the extra Ma Hongjun, Yu Xiaogang showed no sign of surprise whatsoever. His stiff, expressionless face forced out a smile uglier than crying as he ushered the three of them inside. Then, as if everything had already been planned in advance, he firmly locked the door, shut the windows tight, and sealed the room completely.
Not long after, the room was filled with ghostly wails and heart-rending screams.
The horrifying cries shattered the silence of the night and woke up the instructors living nearby in Shrek Academy.
The first to reach Yu Xiaogang's door was Instructor Yin Shu, along with several other instructors—the same ones who had previously guided Flender and the others into the forest to look for Liu Erlong.
Soon after, Flender, Zhao Wuji, Qin Ming, as well as other academy instructors and night-duty staff rushed over one after another.
As for Liu Erlong, she lived deep in the forest, too far away to hear the commotion.
By this time, the screams had already stopped.
"Instructor Yin Shu, what happened?" Flender asked anxiously, his face filled with worry.
Yin Shu shook his head with a bitter smile. "Headmaster, I don't know either. The screams just now came from Teacher Yu Xiaogang's room." To be honest, he didn't particularly like that guy with only twenty-nine levels of soul power. Being unable to break through to Soul Elder at such an old age was one thing, but acting all effeminate on top of that was just downright irritating.
If it weren't for the fact that Yu Xiaogang was a friend of both the former headmaster Liu Erlong and the current headmaster Flender, he would've been kicked out long ago.
Flender frowned and knocked on the door. "Xiaogang, Xiaogang… are you there? Are you asleep?"
"There doesn't seem to be any response," Zhao Wuji said. "Could it be that we heard it wrong?"
"The lights are still on inside," Flender said abruptly, his expression changing drastically. "No, something's not right… there's movement in there. This is bad—Xiaogang might be in trouble!"
As he spoke, Flender kicked the door open with a single forceful strike.
The instant the door flew open, the crowd—who had been worried just a moment ago—collectively stiffened, their expressions changing beyond belief. Every single person saw a scene they would never forget for the rest of their lives, one so shocking it burned their eyes.
At the very same time, in a certain luxurious hotel in Heaven Dou City—
Inside a lavishly decorated room, Bibi Dong was leaning comfortably against Xiao Se's chest, clearly enjoying herself. Her beautiful eyes were gently closed as she savored this rare moment of peace and quiet.
Xiao Se looked down at the breathtakingly beautiful woman in his arms. His hand lightly rested on her silky hair, gently stroking it with tenderness.
"Ah-choo… ah-choo, ah-choo!"
Out of nowhere, Xiao Se sneezed several times in a row.
"What's wrong, Xiao Se?" Bibi Dong immediately opened her eyes, concern flashing through them as she looked up at him.
"Oh, it's nothing," Xiao Se said as he rubbed his nose. "It just feels a little itchy." His gaze drifted toward the direction of Blue Tyrant Academy, his thoughts sinking inward. That place is probably in complete chaos by now.
Seeing the thoughtful look on his face, Bibi Dong seemed to misunderstand something. A hint of guilt surfaced as she spoke softly, "I'm sorry, Xiao Se. These past few days, I… you know… it's been inconvenient. And it's not often that Long Kui stays over at Xue'er's place."
Hearing this, Xiao Se immediately realized she had gotten the wrong idea. A mischievous smile curved his lips as he reached out with his not-so-innocent hand, gently caressing the inverted jade bowl beneath her robes. Bibi Dong's pretty face flushed crimson at the teasing touch before he finally spoke.
"Heh, don't worry. That's not what I was thinking about. I'm still young anyway—waiting a few more years won't matter. Besides, I can already come and go freely in the Douluo Continent now. I'll be able to come see you often in the future."
"In a few more years, I'll be old," Bibi Dong said quietly, lowering her head with a self-mocking smile.
"Nonsense," Xiao Se said firmly, his tone almost scolding. "With our talent and cultivation, even in the worst case, living for ten thousand years won't be a problem at all. After ten thousand years, you'll only be a few decades older than me. What does that even matter?"
"Heehee…" Hearing his words, Bibi Dong's eyes curved into two crescent moons as she laughed softly. "You've said something like that to me before, you know."
"So don't ever talk about being old again," Xiao Se said seriously.
"I understand," Bibi Dong replied. She shifted her body, turning over so she could lie comfortably against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. In a gentle voice, she asked, "Xiao Se, after Zhuqing switches to cultivating Dou Qi, can she still attach soul rings?"
"Yes," Xiao Se answered without hesitation.
Bibi Dong fell silent for a moment, thinking carefully, before speaking again. "In that case, after Zhuqing attaches a soul ring and confirms there are no issues, you could try awakening a martial soul of your own."
"If you're able to awaken a powerful martial soul and use it to perform Dou Skills, the boost to your overall strength would be tremendous."
"The reason those people from the Clear Sky Sect were once praised as the number one sect under heaven wasn't because the Clear Sky Hammer itself was incomparably strong. Martial souls of similar quality—or even slightly better—do exist. However, the Clear Sky Hammer has exclusive secret techniques. On top of the nine soul ring skills, they gain many additional abilities, including the 'Exploding Ring' technique that amplifies one's own power. That's what allowed it to firmly sit at the top as the number one weapon-type martial soul."
Xiao Se smiled faintly. "After learning that Zhuqing could continue attaching soul rings, I'd already had the same idea. Looks like the two of us really are in perfect sync—husband and wife thinking alike. Come on, let your husband have a kiss."
As he spoke, Xiao Se leaned down and kissed her. At the same time, his wandering hands began to grow increasingly bold.
Bibi Dong didn't resist him at all. Instead, she actively responded, meeting his movements with gentle enthusiasm. As the kiss deepened, both of their breathing gradually became uneven.
Bibi Dong leaned close to Xiao Se's ear and whispered a few words. When he heard them, his eyes lit up with unmistakable delight, and her body slowly began to slide downward…
(End of Chapter)
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