Chapter 194: The Tang Sect's Stronghold

He said seriously:

"Huo Yutong, you're listening too, right? Have you seen the skull hanging here? It's the skull of a soul beast called the Fear Demon Dragon. The Fear Demon Dragon is a sub‑dragon species of the Earth Dragon lineage. Its body isn't strong in combat, but it is a rare spirit‑affinity dragon race. After a Fear Demon Dragon dies naturally, its skull retains part of its spirit power, lasting indefinitely…"

Then Mu En gave Huo Yutong a detailed explanation of the purpose of this secret room, and then ended his conversation with her.

Beside him, Yan Shaozhe said anxiously, "Teacher, really not ask any more?"

Mu En shook his head.

"No, the other party is the leader of the three great Northern Heavenly Kings, we can't press too hard. Besides, I also trust that child Huo Yutong; as long as our Academy doesn't actively harm her, she won't act against the Academy."

Yan Shaozhe frowned.

"But what if she was sent there as a spy…"

Mu En sighed helplessly.

"Shaozhe, I've told you countless times that your character always lacks magnanimity; that's your biggest flaw, and it's the very reason I resigned from the martial soul department dean position because of the Tang Wulin incident. Let me ask you: if you had a student with an Ultimate Soul, would you be willing to send her to the enemy camp as an undercover? What if something goes wrong? Besides, she's only a few years old. You shouldn't be unaware of the uncertainties of a child acting as an undercover, right?"

"I…"

Yan Shaozhe opened his mouth, but could say nothing more.

Mu En hit the point; he couldn't refute a single word.

Mu En waved his hand lightly.

"Alright, I've already made my decision on this matter; from now on, don't speak out of turn. We must not chill that child's heart."

Seeing Mu En's mind set, Yan Shaozhe could only nod and step back.

Tang Ya walked out of the classroom, sighing sorrowfully.

These days her life was almost a two‑point line: classroom and dormitory, dormitory and classroom, never staying outside or leaving the Academy.

Leaving the teaching building, she hurried toward the dormitory, walking while still lost in thought.

"Hey beauty, spare a face and have a meal with me."

At that moment, a figure suddenly blocked her path; because Tang Ya was moving so fast, she almost collided with the person.

"Get out of the way!"

Tang Ya, furious, looked up; who didn't know about her relationship with Bei Bei? How dare someone in the Outer Courtyard tease her? Yet when she looked up, she was stunned, unable to take her eyes off that refined, handsome face.

Then she lunged forward fiercely.

"You dead ghost still know how to come back?!"

"Alright, alright, I'm just trying to bring glory to the Tang Sect. Little Ya teacher, please forgive me."

Bei Bei gave a wry smile, patted her head to comfort her, eyes full of affection.

He said to Tang Ya:

"By the way, Little Ya, I have good news for you this time I returned."

"…What?"

Tang Ya wiped her reddened eyes and asked.

Bei Bei's face broke into a radiant smile.

"Our Tang Sect will also have its own stronghold, in Slyke City."

"Huh?"

The news was so sudden that Tang Ya couldn't help but let out a dumb sound. Bei Bei said seriously, "Actually, before I went to the competition, the Academy's approval had already been issued, but I wanted to surprise you, so I didn't tell you first. So, does that count as good news?"

Tang Ya stammered:

"W‑why, after all these years the Academy has ignored us, why suddenly agree now?"

Bei Bei was somewhat helpless.

"The Academy wouldn't just neglect the Tang Sect."

If Mu En truly neglected the Tang Sect, he wouldn't have sent Bei Bei to find Tang Ya when the Tang Sect was about to be wiped out.

He said softly, "The main reason is probably Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong; you know how strong their talents are. Since both are within the Tang Sect, the Academy's higher‑ups decided, out of respect for them, to give us a front. From now on we can use this front as a basis to develop the Tang Sect."

"——"

Tang Ya was completely at a loss for words.

The surprise came so abruptly that she didn't know how to react.

After a while, tears began to continuously flow from her eyes, wetting her face.

Since the old site of the Tang Sect was seized, she had been homeless for years; if Bei Bei hadn't given her a home, she might have starved on the streets long ago.

Lately her pressure has been mounting, even entertaining thoughts of leaving the Academy to seek revenge on her enemies.

But at this moment she suddenly didn't want to do that.

The Tang Sect is her home; now the Sect has a front, giving her a place to belong. Since she has a new home, she will focus here.

Revenge and such can be postponed until we have strength; now the most important thing is to secure the Tang Sect's development, allowing this young shoot to grow more robustly.

Tang Ya quickly wiped her tears and said:

"Bei Bei, I've decided; I'm withdrawing from the Academy."

"What?!" Bei Bei was shocked, "Little Ya, why? Don't do something foolish!"

Tang Ya shook her head forcefully.

"No, I'm not doing anything foolish; I'm very clear‑headed, perhaps clearer than ever. I understand my talent—my talent makes it impossible to pass the Inner Courtyard assessment and study there with you. Therefore, the purpose of studying at the Academy has vanished for me. Instead of wasting time cultivating strength, I'd rather learn commerce, learn sect management, and contribute what I can to the Tang Sect's development."

The current Tang Sect has only four members; although the other three have excellent, even extraordinary talents, as the sect leader my own talent can only be described as ordinary. For me, cultivating soul power would be a clear waste of time; it's better to spend time learning sect management to fill the final gap.

Moreover, the Tang Sect has just gotten a front in Slyke City, a time of rebuilding where many matters must be handled personally by me. The thought of contributing to the Tang Sect's development in my own way warmed her previously cold heart.

Bei Bei saw her expression and realized she couldn't persuade her, so she sighed helplessly.

"Alright, but if you encounter any difficulty, be sure to come to me for help; I will always be your strongest backing."

"Hehe, got it, really naggy." Tang Ya's sparkling demeanor now seemed like a different person from earlier, "By the way, Bei Bei, how did you all fare in the big competition this time? We haven't received any news here yet."

Bei Bei smiled smugly.

"When your husband steps up, what isn't a sure thing?"

Tang Ya grabbed his ear with her hand.

"Will you tell me or not?"

"Tell me, tell me, tell me! It's like this…"

In the sunset, the two walked together toward Shi Laike City.

Off‑topic, doubting Lao Huo at this moment is … Yan Shaozhe, I think you're actually the Holy Spirit Sect's spy in Shi Laike, right? The accomplice is Xuanzi, isn't it?

(End of Chapter)