Chapter 92: Visitors from the Academy

Tang Xiao knelt down straight and rigid.

Not to mention Liu Erlong, who was watching from afar—even Tang Xiao himself was completely stunned.

In the next second, his body sank even lower, collapsing into a prone position.

He lay flat on the ground, kowtowing before Zhou Sheng'an.

"???"

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

Even Zhu Zhuqing and the other two women, who had just stepped off the carriage, were too shocked to react.

Just moments ago, Tang Xiao had been arrogant and domineering, acting as if he were above all. But now, he was lying submissively before Zhou Sheng'an, his posture utterly ridiculous no matter how one looked at it!

Watching Tang Xiao's flushed face and his futile struggles, Zhou Sheng'an slowly turned his head. Behind him, a faint phantom figure stood. It had no face, just a vague silhouette—

Yet from its form alone, it looked exactly like him!

The phantom neither radiated any terrifying aura nor released any energy, yet it completely suppressed Tang Xiao, forcing him to kneel, unable to even struggle!

'What the hell is going on?'

A power that could effortlessly suppress a Titled Douluo, and it resembled him?

Zhou Sheng'an's mind was in chaos. He took a few steps back, distancing himself from Tang Xiao.

Five steps later, Tang Xiao suddenly seemed to break free from some invisible restraint. He staggered to a crouch, clutching his head instead of attacking again. Pain twisted his face.

"Get… get out!"

"This is my body!!! You beast, how dare you—"

Tang Xiao muttered to himself like a madman.

Zhou Sheng'an looked at him in shock. "No wonder Tang Xiao's personality changed so drastically. Something must have happened just now!"

Zhou Sheng'an retreated to Liu Erlong's side and helped her up.

At that moment, Tang Xiao also lifted his head.

Blood tears streamed from his eyes as he spoke anxiously, "Please… Mr. Zhou… inform my sister… of this matter…"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Xiao let out a painful roar, then turned and fled at full speed, kicking up clouds of dust.

"???"

Liu Erlong stared blankly at his retreating figure.

Zhou Sheng'an's face held a look of doubt. A dignified Titled Douluo, falling victim to something like this? More importantly, what was the power he had just displayed?

Why was it so powerful? Where did it come from?

"What… just happened?" Liu Erlong looked at Zhou Sheng'an curiously.

Zhou Sheng'an shook his head. "I don't know either."

Liu Erlong bit her lip and cast a resentful glance at Zhou Sheng'an. 'I was willing to risk my life to protect you, and yet you're keeping secrets from me?'

"I really don't know," Zhou Sheng'an said helplessly.

Only then did Liu Erlong believe him. She smiled and said, "I never expected us to actually drive off the Howling Sky Douluo. He's the leader of the world's number one sect. You must feel quite accomplished, huh?"

Zhou Sheng'an ignored her and helped her toward the carriage.

"Boring man." Liu Erlong muttered, though her eyes lingered on Zhou Sheng'an.

She couldn't deny it—after experiencing this ordeal together, her impression of Zhou Sheng'an had improved significantly.

He wasn't just theoretically unbeatable; he also had remarkable courage. In both aspects, he completely overshadowed Yu Xiaogang.

Liu Erlong quickly shook her head. 'How can I think this way about Xiaogang?'

"Dean Liu, let me heal you!"

Jiang Zhu immediately summoned her martial soul—a healing staff—sending a beam of light onto Liu Erlong.

Liu Erlong let out a soft hum as her fractured arm rapidly healed.

A minute later, she no longer needed Zhou Sheng'an's support.

She stretched her arm and laughed heartily. "Jiang Zhu! Your soul skill is amazing! I'm completely recovered!"

Jiang Zhu smiled shyly and sneaked a glance at Zhou Sheng'an. "It's all thanks to Teacher…"

Liu Erlong pouted. "So you're not grateful to the Dean at all?"

Jiang Zhu's face tensed with nervousness, and she hurriedly said, "I'm also grateful to the Dean for—"

Zhou Sheng'an patted the girl's shoulder and said to Liu Erlong, "Why are you teasing Jiang Zhu? She's soft-hearted and takes things seriously. Let's head back."

Liu Erlong sized Zhou Sheng'an up and smirked. "In such a hurry to return? Are you eager to see that stunning beauty, Tang Yuehua?"

"…" Zhou Sheng'an rolled his eyes and stepped into the carriage.

Seeing this, Liu Erlong fumed. 'Zhou Sheng'an is too much! He doesn't respect me at all as the Dean—he can't even take a little joke?'

Jiang Zhu smiled gently. "Dean, I'll get on the carriage too."

Jiang Zhu and Xiao Wu both boarded Zhou Sheng'an's carriage, and it soon started moving.

"A bunch of ungrateful little brats… At least Zhuqing still respects Teacher—" Liu Erlong huffed.

She turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing, only to realize that she had already gotten onto the carriage!

Liu Erlong sighed. Being the Dean felt so meaningless.

No matter what, it seemed like everyone cared more about Zhou Sheng'an than her.

…

Five days later.

Zhou Sheng'an and his group returned to Blue Tyrant Academy.

As soon as their carriage stopped at the entrance, a teacher named Yin Shu was already waiting for them.

Yin Shu had brought news.

"Dean, someone claiming to be an old friend of yours has arrived. I arranged for him to stay at an inn outside the academy," Yin Shu said, his expression complicated.

He was aware of the conflict between Zhou Sheng'an and Liu Erlong regarding a certain person.

He didn't know what that person looked like.

But when the man came looking for Liu Erlong recently, Yin Shu hadn't dared let him enter the academy. He wasn't sure if the visitor was the rumored "Grandmaster," but he was afraid of driving Zhou Sheng'an away.

After hearing the report, Liu Erlong's initial reaction was joy, quickly followed by hesitation.

She understood what this meant—keeping her so-called "friend" outside the academy meant that the high-ranking staff had already made their decision.

They preferred to keep Zhou Sheng'an rather than an unknown "friend" of the Dean.

Especially since that friend was the infamous Grandmaster.

Though their actions angered her, her real concern was whether or not she should let Yu Xiaogang into the academy.

If she insisted, many people would surely be furious.

Liu Erlong looked at Zhou Sheng'an for help.

Zhou Sheng'an remained expressionless and said calmly, "I have to visit Moon Pavilion first. I'll be back later."

Yin Shu immediately asked, "Teacher Zhou, do you need me to accompany you?"

"No need." Zhou Sheng'an shook his head and left.

Yin Shu watched anxiously as Zhou Sheng'an disappeared into the crowd.

Liu Erlong's gaze shifted. She knew Zhou Sheng'an was giving her time to decide.

Would she keep him, or bring Yu Xiaogang into the academy?

If this were before their trip to Star Dou Forest, she wouldn't have cared about Zhou Sheng'an or Blue Tyrant Academy at all—Yu Xiaogang was all that mattered to her.

But now, she couldn't ignore Zhou Sheng'an's thoughts.

"Yin Shu, if I handed the academy over to Zhou Sheng'an… many people would be happy, right?"

Liu Erlong smiled bitterly.

"…" Yin Shu dared not answer, but in his heart, he silently nodded.