Chapter 42: Brother, Where Is My Gift?

Liu Erlong, her heart deeply wounded, has gradually emerged from the gloom after Zhou Yu's intensive treatment, regaining the colors of life.

As for Yu Xiaogang, as if carrying a vast forest upon his head, he has secluded himself in his room for these past few days, cut off from the world.

Flender, who had been hiding outside for a few days, has also returned to the academy, yet still dares not face Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.

Inside the room, Yu Xiaogang lies alone on the bed, unable to eat or drink, his spirits low.

"Erlong..."

His heart is filled with regret; why couldn't he be braver? Instead, Flender got there first and took the lead.

With matters having come to this, he can only accept his fate.

Loving someone does not mean one must possess them; as long as she can be happy and joyful, he will be content.

After comforting himself, Yu Xiaogang mustered his courage and decided to go find Liu Erlong.

—Knock, knock! He stood at Liu Erlong's door and knocked lightly twice.

"W-who is it?"

From inside the room came Liu Erlong's slightly hurried and nervous voice.

"..."

Outside the door, Yu Xiaogang suddenly felt puzzled and quickly called out, "Erlong, it's me!"

Moments later, the door creaked open slightly, revealing only a narrow crack.

Through the crack, Yu Xiaogang saw that exquisite face.

"Erlong, your face... why is it so flushed?"

Liu Erlong gently bit her lower lip and replied, panting slightly, "N-nothing... I've just been feeling a bit unwell these past two days."

"What! Erlong, do you have a fever? Let me in quickly so I can check on you!"

Yu Xiaogang was extremely anxious, preparing to enter and show his concern.

However, Liu Erlong showed no intention of opening the door to let him in.

She quickly refused, saying, "No need! I'll be fine after some rest. You... you should go quickly."

Having said this, Liu Erlong immediately closed the door without waiting for a reply.

"..."

Yu Xiaogang was deeply disappointed, sighed helplessly, and left in gloom.

What he did not expect was that there was another person inside Liu Erlong's room at that moment.

Erlong's face was flushed like peach blossoms, her spirit vibrant and her countenance radiant.

She nestled in Zhou Yu's arms, the two of them lying leisurely on the bed.

"Lin Yu, didn't I tell you not to keep coming to find me? What if someone sees us..."

Liu Erlong spoke with a slightly coquettish tone, her hands unconsciously wrapping around the other's powerful waist.

Zhou Yu, with a look of lingering desire on his face, said, "But I really missed you so much..."

After hearing this, Liu Erlong's heart instantly bloomed with joy.

At this moment, she said seriously, "In a few months, the Grand Spirit Master Academy Tournament across the entire continent will begin. Although those children have Xiao Gang..."

"... although Flender and the others are supervising, I still need to help handle the academy's affairs."

"And you, you've been away from the Royal Academy for so long; shouldn't you go back to prepare?"

Zhou Yu replied with an indifferent expression, "What is there to prepare? The captain is Yu Tianheng, and I have no interest in such tournaments."

Liu Erlong was very puzzled: "The prize for this year's champion is three ten-thousand-year soul bones, treasures that countless Spirit Masters dream of obtaining."

"What I dream of obtaining right now... is you!"

After saying this, Zhou Yu kissed her forehead.

Liu Erlong did not understand the strength of the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall.

In the original story, if Tang San had not relied on the Mysterious Heaven Skill and Hidden Weapon techniques cultivated in his past life, plus the deadly poison attached to the Eight Spider Lances, he simply could not have defeated them.

If they were to engage in a direct confrontation, Zhou Yu knew clearly that even though he had advanced to Soul King, he still could not defeat the three of them working together....

Half a year later, Tang San returned to Shrek from Sunset Forest.

Moreover, he brought a generous gift for each of the other six monsters of Shrek.

Zhou Yu felt greatly surprised and couldn't help muttering, "To think he could find so many rare medicinal herbs!"

Tang San was seen taking several strange flowers and herbs from his belt and presenting them to everyone respectively.

"Third Brother, what is for me?"

Before Tang San could speak, Ning Rongrong ran forward and grabbed his arm.

Seeing this, Xiao Wu instantly felt jealous but didn't dare to say anything.

Tang San smiled, reached his hand into the Ruyi Hundred Treasure Pouch, and took out a Tulip that flashed with golden light.

"Rongrong, your martial soul, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, is very special. This Tulip is for you; although it is not as good as the immortal-grade Qiluo Tulip, it can still absorb the essence of heaven and earth, the light of the sun and moon."

Ning Rongrong accepted the Tulip with great joy and, under Tang San's guidance, slowly absorbed its essence into her body.

She summoned her martial soul, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and amidst the flickering of three light rings, it was set off by a layer of dense golden light.

This golden light was released from Ning Rongrong herself, carrying a strong fragrance of Tulip; amidst the flowing treasure light, she looked like a fairy descending from heaven.

Every time the golden light intensified, it made Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appear even more dazzling and brilliant.

"Ei... Eight layers!"

Ning Rongrong felt a surge of hot blood rush up within her heart, and even her voice began to tremble.

Not only did her soul power increase by three levels, but her martial soul, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, also added one layer.

The goal pursued throughout the life of Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, was the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Although Ning Rongrong currently possesses only the Eight Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, it has already surpassed her father.

For the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, this is truly too important, too important.

"Third Brother!"

Ning Rongrong suddenly lunged forward, giving Tang San a huge hug, wrapping both arms around his neck, and kissing his face forcefully.

Tang San was extremely excited; if it weren't for Xiao Wu being present, he would have even wanted to consummate the marriage right there on the spot.

The others didn't pay much attention, but only Xiao Wu and Oscar's faces instantly darkened.

They heard Ning Rongrong say to Tang San: "If you didn't already have Xiao Wu, I would really want to give myself to you..."

Tang San's favor was no longer just a personal kindness to her, but a favor to the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Rongrong decided she must return home.

She warmly invited Tang San: "Third Brother, could you find a time to go back to the sect with me?"

"..."

Zhou Yu, standing nearby watching the show, was instantly speechless.

"This plot is... different from the original! Could it be because I picked those twelve supreme Immortal Herbs first?"

He hadn't expected that his single action would cause some subtle changes to the original world's trajectory.

"That damn girl, when I gave her the Desert Eagle, she didn't even say she'd kiss me!"

Zhou Yu didn't really care about Ning Rongrong's kiss; he just felt extremely displeased seeing her kiss Tang San.

Tang San raised his hand to pat Ning Rongrong's head; just as he was about to agree, he suddenly felt something abnormal with his eyes.

Ning Rongrong, standing closest, saw it very clearly; she saw Tang San's eyes turn completely golden-purple.

That dazzling light fell into her eyes, making her instantly feel her vision go blank; she actually couldn't see anything at all.

Xiao Wu, overcome with jealousy, finally couldn't hold back and interjected: "Brother, what about my gift?"

Everyone else had received their gifts, but not hers; how could her fiery temper stand that?

(End of this chapter)