Chapter 270: Mutual Appreciation

Time returned to the present, Tang Wulin looked calmly at the dozen or so female students opposite, silently screening his target.

As soon as he left Dragon Valley, he rushed toward the Ri Yue Di Guo at his utmost speed, heading to the Ri Yue Royal Soul Engineer Academy to find Huo Yutong.

However, upon arriving there he learned that Huo Yutong had already left a year and a half ago, and moreover, it had already been nearly two years since he set out for Dragon Valley.

He hurried back to Shilake Academy and sought out Bei Bei, who was then busy with Tang Sect affairs.

Bei Bei was also greatly startled upon seeing him, and hurriedly asked what had happened to cause him to disappear for so long.

Tang Wulin anxiously explained his situation, then hurriedly inquired about Huo Yutong's current state.

Mu En's previous experience told him that Huo Yutong's situation was probably not very good.

As he had expected, upon learning that Huo Yutong's daily life was almost like that of a living dead person, he felt great regret.

Just as he was about to immediately go find Huo Yutong, Wang Dong happened to drop by the Tang Sect for a visit.

Seeing him, Wang Dong was also greatly shocked, then angrily asked where he had run off to.

After Tang Wulin repeated to Wang Dong the explanation he had given Bei Bei, her emotions finally calmed somewhat; she then stopped him, who was preparing to go find Huo Yutong, and told him a plan.

Under the impetus of this plan, Tang Wulin finally appeared on the Sea God Fate, preparing to take advantage of the Sea God Fate's opportunity to give Huo Yutong a surprise.

Soon, all the male students were in position, and Bei Bei's voice sounded again.

"Alright, we will now begin the first segment, Mutual Appreciation. Starting from the left side of the first row, each male student may fully display his abilities, but do not overdo it; otherwise, if a female student cannot help but strike you, I can only pretend not to see."

Naturally, the one standing in the first position on the left of the first row was Tang Wulin, who would be the first male student to begin the Mutual Appreciation segment.

Bei Bei had just explained the rules of Mutual Appreciation in the opening remarks; in short, it was for the many male students to each use their abilities to pluck the Douli (Hat) (Hat).

Everyone's gaze focused on Tang Wulin; his violent speed just now left a deep impression on all.

What action would he take now?

Contrary to everyone's expectations, Tang Wulin did not again make large, sweeping motions as before, but calmly walked toward the female students.

Indeed, just walking—this sounds simple, but do not forget that he is now walking on water, and the difficulty of control is no less than his violent speed just now.

In fact, this point was indeed misunderstood by the inner court disciples; they thought Tang Wulin was using the flight ability of a Soul Saint to conjure the illusion of walking, whereas in reality he was simply walking.

With the Water Dragon King on his person, he naturally would not end up falling into the water and becoming a soaked chicken; therefore he did not bother to control it at all, instead completely leaving it to the Water Dragon King's soul spirit, while he himself attentively sensed the differing auras of the many female students.

Huo Yutong carries the dragon bones of two Dragon Kings on her person; these dragon bones have an attractive force on his soul bone, and what he seeks is precisely this subtle attraction.

Soon his gaze settled on a small, slender figure in the corner; his expression showed some delight, and after confirming his target, he quickly walked toward that person.

Everyone was somewhat surprised.

Tang Wulin's initial movements were so leisurely, yet now he appears with a clear objective; could he possibly see what lies beneath the female students' Douli (Hat) (Hat)?

Tang Wulin naturally does not know what the many senior students are thinking; he now only wants to hurry to Huo Yutong's presence.

As they drew nearer, the distance between them closed further; Tang Wulin had entered the attack range of the female student he was approaching, yet unexpectedly he received no counterattack at all, not even a token strike.

Could it be because Tang Wulin is handsome? Upon reflection, that seems to be the only possible reason.

The male students' hearts instantly filled with indignation.

That notion vanished the instant Tang Wulin removed the Douli (Hat) (Hat); for as the Douli (Hat) (Hat) came off, they were stunned to discover that its owner was none other than Huo Yutong, who had been making a big splash in the inner court over the past year and a half.

At this moment, Huo Yutong showed none of her usual emotionless demeanor; she stared blankly at Tang Wulin before her, tears having already soaked her cheeks at some unknown time.

Tang Wulin reached out his hand to her and spoke gently:

"I have returned; sorry, I am a bit late."

Huo Yutong instinctively reached out to take his hand, but then, as if suddenly awakening from a dream, she snatched her hand back like lightning, forcibly turned her gaze away from Tang Wulin, and said coldly:

"I don't know you."

A flash of helplessness passed through Tang Wulin's eyes.

He keenly detected the grievance in Huo Yutong's voice; obviously she was throwing a tantrum at him, and given her personality, such a reaction is truly rare.

The problem is that this time he was indeed at fault first; no matter how Huo Yutong treats him, he has nothing to say in his defense.

After silently sighing in his heart, Tang Wulin had no choice but to turn back onto the lotus leaf and address the male students who had fallen into a daze:

"As you all see, my target is only one person; please do not compete with me for him."

A male student instinctively asked:

"Why should we? Since we all came to participate in the Sea God Fate, everyone has equal opportunity; why should we yield to you?"

Tang Wulin glanced lightly at the speaker and said:

"If you want to compete, I naturally have nothing to say, but then please settle it with force."

As he spoke, a powerful aura burst from his body, pressing so hard that the others could barely breathe.

The male students' expressions instantly changed.

Although Tang Wulin did not show much, even just the two hands he casually revealed were enough to see how formidable his strength was.

This handsome, somewhat excessive young man is definitely the strongest among the inner court's male disciples.

Immediately, the male students nodded.

"Understood."

Anyway, if they could succeed, they would have done so long ago in that year and a half.

Moreover, observing the interaction between Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong, it is clear they know each other, even sharing a deep bond, not something they could casually interfere with.

As for Huo Yutong saying she does not know Tang Wulin? With her face full of tears, anyone who believes that must have something wrong with their eyes or brain.

Tang Wulin did not restrain his voice; the female students opposite also heard his words, and immediately their gazes toward him grew more curious.

While curiously looking at him, many also furtively glanced at Huo Yutong, wanting to see her reaction.

Huo Yutong paid no attention to others' gazes; she merely lowered her head to hide her expression, only the small hands clasped together beneath her conveying her inner unrest.

(End of Chapter)