Luo
Ling and Ghost Douluo watched the miserable Yu Xiaogang from afar, their expressions differing.
Even the usually stern Ghost Douluo wore a strange smile.
Luo Ling, however, remained expressionless; to him, it was nothing more than physical pain.
"Uncle Ghost, we should go." Luo Ling turned away, no longer looking at the disgusting figure.
Ghost Douluo nodded, and the two disappeared into the forest.
...
Half an hour later, Flander risked his life to rescue Yu Xiaogang, taking him to a pool of water where he thoroughly cleaned his body.
Yu Xiaogang also regained consciousness in a daze.
He opened his eyes and saw Flander washing his body.
He wanted to say something, but as soon as he opened his mouth, a piercing pain shot through his buttocks.
"Ah..." Yu Xiaogang screamed, instantly collapsing to the ground, arching his back.
Flander heard the sound, turned around, and saw Yu Xiaogang lying on the ground with his buttocks sticking out; his expression changed drastically.
Before he could even grab his clothes, he leaped out of the pool.
"Xiao Gang, what's wrong?" Flander asked anxiously, afraid Yu Xiaogang would spray again.
Yu Xiaogang was pale, lying motionless on the ground.
Flander carefully approached him.
"Flander, am I injured somewhere?" Yu Xiaogang asked Flander, disregarding his shame.
Flander nodded awkwardly. "It seems so. Luo Sanpao's area was corroded by poison after using his soul skill, and the damage might have reflected onto you."
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, deflated like a punctured balloon, and lay on the ground, silent.
"Xiao Gang, you shouldn't use that soul skill anymore. The power is good, but the side effects are too great," Flander couldn't help but say.
Why was Yu Xiaogang like this? It was all because of the side effects of his third soul skill!
Adding a poison soul ring to Luo Sanpao seemed correct, but the price was too high.
Yu Xiaogang fell silent. His theory had such a huge problem, leaving him somewhat disappointed.
However, as he thought about it, Yu Xiaogang's expression became serious again. "
No, my theory is correct!
Luo Sanpao did indeed acquire a powerful soul skill, but the side effects are quite severe. As long as I can resolve the side effects, it'll be fine!"
He muttered to himself, almost as if possessed.
Flander, seeing Yu Xiaogang's dazed expression, assumed he was devastated and shook his head, saying nothing more.
...
The next day, Flander brought Yu Xiaogang to their lodgings in the settlement.
He had already found a healing-type soul master in the settlement to treat Yu Xiaogang. Although he hadn't fully recovered, Yu Xiaogang could now walk without problems.
The two sat in a private room. Flander looked at Yu Xiaogang, thinking of the scene he had witnessed the day before.
His friend, whom he hadn't seen for many years, had become a eunuch—he couldn't believe it.
"Xiaogang, weren't you at Ainodin Academy all these years? What happened? How come..."
Flander began, but then hesitated, looking as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
Yu Xiaogang looked up, his face turning pale and then flushed as he heard Flander mention his sore spot.
"Ahem, Xiaogang, if it's hard to say, then don't," Flander said with an awkward laugh.
Yu Xiaogang remained silent for a long time, then, after calming himself, he said through gritted teeth,
"There's nothing hard to say, I was framed by a cunning person!"
"Framed?" Hearing this, Flander frowned, his expression turning cold. "Who?"
Seeing Flander's anger on his behalf, Yu Xiaogang felt a warmth in his heart, but a bitter smile appeared on his face.
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"I don't know. Six years ago, he framed me for practicing evil arts, and I didn't feel anything. One night later, I..." Yu Xiaogang said, his tone growing increasingly hateful.
Flander frowned upon hearing this. "Xiaogang, do you have any enemies?"
"I don't know..." Yu Xiaogang shook his head.
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Flander was at a loss and could only comfort him,
"Let's go to Soto City to find a healing-type Soul Master and see if there's still hope."
"Oh, right, what about Erlong if she can't be cured?" Flander suddenly asked.
Yu Xiaogang was stunned. Hearing the name Erlong, the image of a woman flashed through his mind.
He was about to marry Erlong back then, but at the wedding, he was told that Liu Erlong was his cousin.
Unable to accept it, he ran away and never saw Liu Erlong again.
Now, hearing Liu Erlong's name again, he felt a mix of nostalgia and irritation.
"Erlong? Anyway, we're cousins, so it's impossible. I won't go looking for her," Yu Xiaogang said in a deep voice.
Flander gazed at Yu Xiaogang, his eyes flickering slightly, then slowly lowered his head.
He, Yu Xiaogang, and Liu Erlong were known as the Golden Iron Triangle.
Liu Erlong was the only woman among them, beautiful and strong, and Flander naturally admired her.
But Liu Erlong chose Yu Xiaogang.
Flander had originally intended to let Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong be together, but then it was revealed at the wedding that Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang were cousins.
Out of consideration for the relationship between the three, Flander didn't interfere in their relationship even after the cousin revelation.
But now...
Xiaogang was crippled; he couldn't bring Erlong happiness! Now it was his turn to act!
He couldn't just watch Xiaogang crippled and take advantage of his misfortune! That would be shameless!
Flander felt as if an angel and a devil were torn apart within him.
"Flander, don't mention that woman anymore. Let's go back to Shrek." Yu Xiaogang, unwilling to discuss Liu Erlong any further, stood up impatiently.
Flander looked up at Yu Xiaogang again, a hint of coldness in his eyes.
That woman! He actually called Erlong that woman!
A surge of anger rose in Flander's heart. He knew very well that after Yu Xiaogang escaped, Liu Erlong remained chaste, waiting for him. But what about Yu Xiaogang?
In an instant, the demon in his heart overwhelmed the angel and took the lead.
Xiaogang, since you're no longer able to have sex, don't blame me for taking Erlong away!
Flander took a deep breath and made a decision in his heart.
Yu Xiaogang, unaware of Flander's inner thoughts, waved his hand and said, "Let's go, Flander. I still need to develop a training plan for Xiao San and the others."
Flander didn't speak, but quietly stood up and followed Yu Xiaogang out of the residence.
...
Soto City.
Luo Ling returned to Shrek Academy first, without telling Ning Rongrong this time, fearing the little witch would be angry.
Arriving at the academy gate, Luo Ling saw Ning Rongrong before even entering.
Sure enough, upon seeing Luo Ling, Ning Rongrong stormed up to him.
She frowned, staring at Luo Ling for a long while before feigning a smile.
"Brother Ling, where did you go again? Why didn't you tell me? I was so worried about you!"
Luo Ling sighed helplessly. "I went to acquire a spirit ring."
"A spirit ring?" Ning Rongrong was stunned for a moment, taking several seconds to react before her eyes widened. "Brother Ling, you're already a Spirit King?"
"Yes." Luo Ling nodded, looking at Ning Rongrong's dazed expression, and playfully patted her head. "Don't stand there like an idiot. Someone's coming soon; don't reveal my breakthrough."
Ning Rongrong snapped out of her daze, nodded, and looked at Luo Ling with boundless admiration.