Chapter 53: "Entwined Dragon and Phoenix"
At some point, an unusual phenomenon began spreading in Shrek City—small groups of people with odd expressions started gathering and whispering among themselves.
They all shared one common trait: a conspicuous bulge in their chests, as if they were carrying a rather thick book.
At first, only a handful of people exhibited this behavior. But within days, the trend exploded across Shrek City, creeping into Shrek Academy, and then—through merchant caravans—beginning to spread across the entire continent.
People with too much time on their hands always seek entertainment. The Douluo Continent had no shortage of such people. When everyone around you is discussing the same thing, yet you're left in the dark, curiosity is bound to take over.
And once curiosity takes hold… there's no stopping it.
**Title of the Illustrated Book: Shrek's Secret Affairs—"Entwined Dragon and Phoenix"
Male Lead: Vice Dean of Shrek's Soul Engineering Department, Black Dragon Douluo Qian DuoduoFemale... Male Lead: Dean of Shrek's Martial Soul Department, Bright Phoenix Douluo Yan Shaozhe
Who would dare to fabricate stories about two Titled Douluo-level Deans of Shrek Academy?
No one.
But once the first brave soul stepped forward, a few curious minds couldn't resist delving into it. And when the gossip involved two—no, possibly even several—famous powerhouses on the continent, the idle and nosy masses were more than eager to feast on the drama.
Story Synopsis:
Qian Duoduo and Yan Shaozhe grew up together in Shrek Academy, much like the current-generation prodigies Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi—one excelling in offense, the other in defense, a duo blessed with unparalleled talent.
They met, understood, and competed against each other, their bond as solid as stone.
But as the years passed, their brotherly relationship began to distort, evolving into something forbidden, something they dared not speak of.
Since such feelings were not accepted in the Douluo Continent, the two could only silently suppress their emotions, keeping them hidden from the world.
Just as they settled into this unspoken understanding, two more figures entered the scene.
Vice Dean of the Martial Soul Department: Titled Douluo Cai Mei'erDean of the Soul Engineering Department: Martial God Douluo Xian Lin'er
Unlike the defensive-type martial soul user Qian Duoduo, Yan Shaozhe possessed the Bright Phoenix Martial Soul—he was charming, powerful, and effortlessly charismatic, attracting the admiration of countless women. Among them were Cai Mei'er and Xian Lin'er.
Young hearts are easily swayed, and even Yan Shaozhe couldn't resist the allure of beautiful women. Eventually, he and Xian Lin'er became a couple envied by all of Shrek Academy.
—Except for Qian Duoduo.
He felt betrayed but didn't know how to win Yan Shaozhe back. So, he pretended to be interested in Xian Lin'er, engaging in a heated rivalry with Yan Shaozhe over her.
After relentless pursuit, Qian Duoduo finally pressured Yan Shaozhe into breaking up with Xian Lin'er—but in a twist of fate, Yan Shaozhe then turned to Cai Mei'er instead.
Heartbroken and frustrated, Qian Duoduo, in a fit of despair, married Xian Lin'er.
Yet even though Xian Lin'er became his wife, he never once touched her. Now nearing a hundred years old, he had never laid a finger on her.
Because in his heart, he had always longed for…
That one dashing, elegant, and gentle young man.
The End.
A thick book with hundreds of thousands of words, vividly portraying the deep brotherhood between Qian Duoduo and Yan Shaozhe, their tangled emotions, and how Yan Shaozhe ultimately succumbed to societal expectations, choosing Xian Lin'er and Cai Mei'er to avoid judgment—leaving Qian Duoduo feeling utterly betrayed and consumed by resentment.
The book also featured illustrations of the tall and muscular young man and the gentle and refined youth, standing under the sunset, clapping hands as they exchanged a meaningful smile. There were also depictions of them as they grew into middle-aged men, two Titled Douluo entangled in a love-hate relationship.
Of course, the illustrations also included the current two beautiful Deans of Shrek Academy, elegantly dressed in flowing long gowns, their stunning figures on full display.
(After all, old perverts are the greatest productive force!)
Whether it was the love-hate entanglement between Qian Duoduo and Yan Shaozhe, or the attraction of the two beautiful Deans to the old perverts in the audience, Entwined Dragon and Phoenix received rave reviews across the board.
The Book Reaches the Four Deans of Shrek Academy
Finally, after another half a month, when Entwined Dragon and Phoenix had spread like a locust plague throughout Shrek Academy, with no signs of stopping, copies of the same book were placed in front of the Academy's two Deans and two Vice Deans.
Yan Shaozhe's face turned ashen, his expression stormy as he stared at the cover illustration—he and Qian Duoduo, gazing at each other "tenderly" under the sunset, basking in a moment of serene beauty. Golden flames of Light attribute soul power flickered in his eyes.
Qian Duoduo, on the other hand, turned purple, his entire face swelling like an eggplant. He nearly passed out from lack of oxygen.
He, Qian Duoduo, in a love-hate entanglement with Yan Shaozhe?!
He, Qian Duoduo, uninterested in Xian Lin'er, married for years without ever touching her?!
Slander! This is slander! He's slandering me!
Meanwhile, Cai Mei'er and Xian Lin'er?
They simply burst into laughter, flipping open the book and reading with great amusement—the more they read, the more entertained they became.
As key figures in the original events, Cai Mei'er and Xian Lin'er obviously knew the real story. But considering that Xian Lin'er had been dumped by Yan Shaozhe, and Cai Mei'er wasn't too fond of his womanizing ways, seeing Yan Shaozhe suffer was pure entertainment.
Thus, the two beautiful Titled Douluo shared an unspoken agreement—to thoroughly enjoy the drama.
Adding Fuel to the Fire
Of course, Lin Yun wasn't about to just sit back and let things cool down.
Among the illustrations in the book, there was one particularly infamous scene:
A young Cai Mei'er and Xian Lin'er, each gripping one of Yan Shaozhe's arms, their eyes burning with fury as they glared at each other.Below the illustration was a "discussion topic."
[Debate Topic: Why did Bright Phoenix Douluo Yan Shaozhe ultimately abandon Martial God Douluo Xian Lin'er and choose Cai Mei'er instead? Why, after years of marriage, does Qian Duoduo still refuse to touch Xian Lin'er?][Is it because Xian Lin'er's personality is inferior to Cai Mei'er's? Or is her beauty lacking compared to Cai Mei'er? Or… is Yan Shaozhe even more attractive to Qian Duoduo than either woman?]
Rip—
The moment Xian Lin'er saw the illustration and the discussion topic, the smile instantly froze on her face.
A destructive gust of wind-element soul power erupted, shredding the book into countless pieces.
Boom! (Desk HP -999)
"Bastard! How the hell am I inferior to that little vixen?!"
Xian Lin'er slammed her fist onto the soul-engineered metal desk, punching a massive hole through the supposedly indestructible alloy. Her usually smooth, flowing hair stood on end from sheer rage.
The Phenomenon Sweeps the Continent
Regardless of how the four Deans of Shrek Academy reacted, this explosive book, Entwined Dragon and Phoenix, had already swept across the entire Douluo Continent like a mudslide, leaving devastation in its wake.
Even those who "wouldn't dare" to read it in public secretly kept a copy, sneaking peeks late at night, feasting on the juicy scandal of Shrek Academy's four Deans.
And in Shrek City, the epicenter of the storm, the book fever had reached unprecedented heights.
By now, over 70% of Shrek Academy's students had learned about the book.
Even the Inner Court had become infested with copies of Entwined Dragon and Phoenix.
(End of Chapter)
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