Chapter 137: Breakup

The following few days.

They practiced when it was time to practice, and trained when it was time to train.

It was just that the previous seven people had now become six.

Shi Quan took the lead in beginning to teach Ye Lingling Martial Arts.

After some selection, Shi Quan prepared to teach Ye Lingling the light-body technique known as Lingbo Microsteps.

Lingbo Microsteps is exceptionally exquisite; not only can it be used for traveling, but it can also effectively avoid risks during combat. Furthermore, the greatest benefit of this Martial Art is that it uses active movement to cultivate internal energy. By stepping through the sixty-four hexagrams in one full cycle, the internal breath naturally completes a cycle as well. In other words, practicing Lingbo Microsteps also comes with the effect of cultivation.

In his plan, besides Ye Lingling, he intended to use the excuse of research to later teach Dugu Yan, Yu Feng, and the Shi brothers the martial arts suitable for them. During the previous two years of cultivation, he had been helping everyone consolidate their foundations.

Although they could not learn internal energy, they could learn fist techniques, palm techniques, footwork, and force-generating methods.

With two years of consolidated foundation, as long as Shi Quan was willing to teach them, they would be able to get started very quickly.

As for Yu Tianheng, Shi Quan had already lost his trust in him. Didn't he want to follow Yu Xiaogang to cultivate? Then he would just go with the flow, and it would be the perfect opportunity to transfer Zhu Zhuqing into the Heaven Dou Team.

Yu Xiaogang said indifferently, "I have something I want to confirm with you; come out with me for a moment."

Tang San's voice sounded in the room, "Teacher, earlier, after Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling returned, they were taken away from the academy by Dugu Bo. I suspect that Dugu Bo might have taken them to consume Immortal Herbs. If they have consumed Immortal Herbs, their strength will inevitably increase. Could you help me ask Tianheng to confirm? If they really have consumed Immortal Herbs, then I can almost certainly conclude it."

Yu Tianheng was both surprised and happy, and at the same time, felt a bit of envy.

"I'm here, Uncle." Yu Tianheng's voice came from the Dormitory.

Inside Yu Xiaogang's room.

He began to boast about what he had seen and heard during the trip to the Sunset Forest, as well as the Master's powerful knowledge of Spirit Beasts.

"What's wrong, Uncle?"

"Okay." Yu Tianheng followed quickly behind Yu Tianheng's figure as he left.

Yu Tianheng nodded and agreed.

On the other side, in the courtyard where the Shrek group was staying.

Upon hearing this voice, Dugu Yan's expression could not help but change. With eyes full of disgust, she looked toward the direction of the main gate, her expression turning ugly as she watched Yu Tianheng happily get up and walk toward the figure outside.

As for Zhu Zhuqing's Third Soul Skill, it was still called Nether Slash, just like in the original work. Her claws fused together like sharp blades to strike out; not only was it fast, but its destructive power was also extremely astonishing.

Two days later.

Shi Quan also learned from Yu Tianheng that Zhu Zhuqing's Third Soul Ring came from a 2,500-year-old Gale Mantis.

Shi Quan interrupted at the right moment, letting Dugu Yan tell Yu Tianheng about the changes in her and Ye Lingling's strength.

That same evening.

Then, in front of everyone, Dugu Yan told Yu Tianheng that the matter of her and Ye Lingling's increase in strength must be kept secret; even Qin Ming did not yet know that the two of them had achieved a Breakthrough.

Yu Xiaogang nodded, "No problem, I will go find Tianheng later to ask about the specific situation."

Dugu Yan was already somewhat annoyed, and hearing Yu Tianheng mention Yu Xiaogang in every three sentences made her even more irritable.

The Shrek group finally returned to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. Perhaps having heard the news that Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had returned to the academy, Yu Tianheng did not stay long on the Shrek side and quickly returned to the Dormitory, excitedly seeking out Dugu Yan.

Yu Xiaogang's figure appeared outside the Heaven Dou Team's Dormitory, "Tianheng, are you there?"

Dugu Yan looked at Yu Tianheng's figure with an uncertain expression. She always felt that this Yu Xiaogang had arrived too coincidentally. They had been out for so many days; if there was something to say, why not say it before, but wait until they returned?

"It's fine, Sister Yanzi." Shi Quan gently patted Dugu Yan on the shoulder, watching the two figures leave, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.

It looked like Tang San was walking step by step according to his layout.

If Yu Tianheng exposed it directly, that would be fine; it would allow Dugu Yan to give up on him completely. Even if Yu Tianheng did not expose the secret of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's strength increase, given how much Yu Tianheng trusted Yu Xiaogang now, he would sooner or later have a falling out with her.

"Tianheng, after Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling returned, did both of their strengths increase a lot?"

Seeing that there was no one around, Yu Xiaogang directly raised his question.

Yu Tianheng was stunned for a moment and said directly, "Uncle, how did you know?"

"Sure enough!" Yu Xiaogang said with the air of someone who had it all figured out, "It's about what I guessed. If I'm not mistaken, they should have each consumed an Immortal Herb."

"Immortal Herb?" Yu Tianheng looked at Yu Xiaogang in surprise, "Uncle, why do you say that?"

"You don't need to know the specific reasons." Yu Xiaogang nodded with satisfaction, looked at Yu and said, "Regarding your joining the Shrek Team, I will have Qin Ming apply for it. Since this is your subjective wish, it shouldn't be much of a problem."

"As for the others in the Heaven Dou Team, you should do a good job of ideological work with them. If the two teams are integrated, then in this year's Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Competition, the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy will surely stun everyone. This is not just their glory, but the glory of the entire academy and the entire Empire."

"Don't worry, Uncle." Yu Tianheng nodded.

"Then you go back first."

The time the two spent talking was not long; in less than a quarter of an hour, Yu Tianheng returned to the Dormitory.

Looking at the returning Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan asked directly in front of everyone, "Tianheng, what did your uncle want with you?"

"Nothing, just some small matters?"

Dugu Yan said indifferently, "Is that so? It wouldn't be coming to fish for information again, would it?"

"Yan Yan, what are you saying?" Yu Tianheng looked at everyone with some embarrassment and said, "I already said last time was a misunderstanding."

Dugu Yan stood up and looked straight at Yu, "Then since it's a small matter, what's so hard to talk about?"

"This..." A bit of panic appeared in Yu Tianheng's eyes.

And this bit of panic was clearly captured by Dugu Yan.

A look of disappointment immediately appeared in the depths of Dugu Yan's eyes, "You told Yu Xiaogang about me and Lingling?"

Yu Tianheng also noticed the disappointment in Dugu Yan's eyes. In a panic, he hurriedly explained, "I didn't tell Uncle, Uncle guessed it himself!"

"Guessed it?" Dugu Yan's expression immediately turned very ugly, "So as soon as he guessed, you told him?"

Yu Tianheng had a helpless and innocent look, "He is my uncle; I can't lie to him, right?"

"Tianheng, you have disappointed me too much." Dugu Yan shook her head and turned to leave.

The members of the Heaven Dou Team saw this scene, and their expressions toward Yu Tianheng were also somewhat complex. One had to know that during the day, Dugu Yan had asked him to keep it secret in front of everyone, and yet he turned around and sold her out at night?

One had to know... Dugu Yan was still Yu Tianheng's girlfriend.

"Ahem, I'm going to rest first." Yu Feng was the first to run, turning and running toward his own room.

The people present also left one by one.

Yu Tianheng hurriedly chased after Dugu Yan.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Yan Yan, listen to my explanation." Yu Tianheng looked at the tightly locked door, speaking while knocking.

"No need to explain, Tianheng, let's break up." Dugu Yan's voice came from inside the room.

Hearing this, Yu Tianheng's body suddenly stiffened, the panic on his face worsening, and he subconsciously asked toward the room: "Why?"

"I told you last time about your uncle's issue; the first time, I could forgive you, but now it is the second time. I told you that the matter of my and Lingling's strength improvement is a secret that cannot be revealed. This matter not only involves me and Lingling, but also involves my grandfather."

"But what did you do? You agreed during the day, and by night you had revealed it to your uncle. This action of yours is a betrayal to me. You not only betrayed me, but you also potentially harmed my grandfather. Although I, Dugu Yan, cannot be called a good person, I would not betray my own teammates or my own lover."

"Likewise, I do not wish for my partner to be such a person."

"I..." Yu Tianheng's face flushed red; he wanted to retort but had no idea what to say.

"Captain, I am tired, let it be." Dugu Yan's voice disappeared.

Leaving only Yu Tianheng standing outside the door, dejected and soul-lost.

Inside Yu Xiaogang's room.

"Teacher, how was it?" Tang San looked excitedly at Yu Xiaogang's returning figure.

Yu Xiaogang nodded and said: "Tang San, your deduction was correct."

Tang San said excitedly: "Haha, good. Then it should be certain. As long as we wait for Father to return tonight, we can set to work on the matter of the Immortal Herb."

When the night was deep and quiet, Tang Hao returned with the information he had recently investigated.

Tang San also told Tang Hao about his own findings.

Upon hearing this, Tang Hao's eyes also lit up. He summarized the information he had investigated, and based on Tang San's analysis, they quickly locked their target onto the Sunset Forest.

The direction was determined, but because Ning Rongrong had said during the day that her father would come to see him the next day, after some discussion, they decided to wait until after meeting Ning Rongrong's father tomorrow to conduct further investigations.

Tang Hao also nodded in approval. He knew that wherever Ning Fengzhi went, one of the two Sword or Bone Douluo would follow. Now that Xiao Wu had not yet found an Immortal Herb capable of concealing her aura, he also had to be here to prevent them from discovering Xiao Wu's existence.

The next morning.

Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo, led by Ning Rongrong, arrived outside the courtyard where the Shrek group was staying.

However, just as the two reached the courtyard gate, Bone Douluo's expression changed abruptly. As dark light flickered on his body, he took a step and arrived in front of Ning Fengzhi.

"What is it, Uncle Bone?" Ning Fengzhi's expression tightened, and he looked around solemnly.

Bone Douluo's lips parted slightly, and a voice, undetectable to others, was transmitted into Ning Fengzhi's ears.

"Tang Hao?!" Ning Fengzhi's expression changed constantly, and he asked in a low voice: "Why would he appear here?"

"Because... Tang San!"