Chapter 90: From Now On, That’s My Teacher!

Elsewhere, inside a classroom, over thirty students were about to start their lesson.

Suddenly, the door burst open.

Tai Long hobbled in on his injured leg, startling the teacher.

"You… what do you want?" the teacher asked nervously.

A student like Tai Long, who was being groomed as a key talent by the academy, almost never attended classes.

To them, classroom knowledge was nothing but a waste of time.

"Me? I'm here to attend the lecture, of course," Tai Long replied impatiently. Seeing how timid this teacher looked, whatever filter of respect he had for teachers shattered once more.

It seemed that only Teacher Dan Heng was an exception—other teachers couldn't compare to him at all!

Tai Long limped to his seat, taking a spot by the window in the last row.

His presence alone made the entire classroom buzz with curiosity and tension.

Especially the male students—many of them had been beaten up by Tai Long before.

The teacher stammered through the lesson, struggling to speak coherently.

When the class finally ended, the teacher grabbed his books and hurriedly fled.

The students didn't even dare to breathe too loudly, afraid of attracting Tai Long's attention.

Watching their cautious behavior, Tai Long sneered.

With a bunch of timid sheep like these, no wonder he had never been interested in learning before.

This was not modern society—this was Douluo Continent!

Before long, a group of brawny students barged into the classroom, surrounding Tai Long.

"Boss Tai Long, you actually came to class? Is the sun rising from the west today?"

"Wait, what's with those injuries? Did your father beat you up again?"

"Boss Tai Long, we heard that Sister-in-law Jiang Zhu went to the library again. She even cried! How about we go teach that arrogant pretty boy another lesson? I say we sneak up and throw a sack over his head—"

Tai Long, who had been lazily scratching his ear, suddenly darkened.

BAM!

He slammed his hand on the desk.

The entire classroom trembled.

Tai Long grabbed the collar of the student who had just spoken, pulling him close.

"You little bastard, what did you just say?"

"I—I was saying…"

The yellow-haired student stammered and repeated his words.

The moment he called Dan Heng a "pretty boy," Tyrone didn't hesitate—he threw a punch right into his face!

The student yelped in pain, slamming into the wall.

Everyone else was stunned.

Was Tai Long still mad that they ran away yesterday?

Tyrone glared at the crowd, his tone serious and cold.

"Listen up! From now on, that man—Teacher Dan Heng—is my teacher! You all better show him respect!"

"If I hear any of you speaking ill of him again, don't blame me for beating the crap out of you!"

"You got that?!"

Tai Long's cold gaze swept over his gang.

They were completely dumbfounded.

It took another fierce glare from Tai Long before they frantically nodded.

Still, each of them was utterly confused.

Tai Long never respected anyone besides the strongest teachers—why would he suddenly revere a mere librarian?

"Boss Tai Long, so… we're not going after Sister-in-law Jiang Zhu anymore?"

One of the thugs hesitantly asked.

Tyrone smirked and tilted his head up.

"Listen up—you punks are not allowed to bother Jiang Zhu anymore!"

"If she likes Teacher Dan Heng, then I will respect and support her choice!"

"Of course, if anyone else dares to lay a hand on Jiang Zhu, I'll crush their balls!"

Tai Long threatened, glaring at the crowd.

Ever since Dan Heng saved him from Chrysanthemum Douluo, he had become a full-blown fanboy.

With his personality, once someone won his respect, he would idolize them unconditionally—even to the point of risking his life for them.

It was in his genes.

Girls' Dormitory

After Jiang Zhu and her two friends returned to their room, she climbed into bed, facing the wall, her shoulders trembling as she silently cried.

For the first time in her life, she had felt her heart move.

But she lost—completely and utterly.

Even though she had fallen for Dan Heng at first sight, she was not willing to be a mere mistress.

Her two friends didn't know how to comfort her. The atmosphere was awkward, so they turned to reading the books Dan Heng had recommended.

At first, they only meant to pass the time.

But the more they read, the more useful the information became.

Without realizing it, they became deeply engrossed.

They even forgot about Jiang Zhu, who was still sniffling on her bed.

Some time later, both girls finished reading, looking completely satisfied.

"Jiang Zhu! That Dan Heng guy is something else! The book he recommended was incredibly helpful! I finally understand how to improve my cultivation!"

"Me too! I even asked Dean Liu for advice, but this book's method turned out to be much better for me!"

Hearing her friends' excitement, Jiang Zhu sat up, her eyes still red from crying.

But now, she looked genuinely proud.

She nodded enthusiastically.

"See? I told you! Teacher Dan Heng is brilliant!"

"Honestly, with his talents, it's such a waste for him to just be a librarian. If Dean Liu knew about him, he would definitely promote him to a teaching position!"

"Yeah! Jiang Zhu, let's spread the word about Teacher Dan Heng and give him the recognition he deserves!"

Jiang Zhu's eyes lit up.

Even if she couldn't be with Dan Heng, she could still help him!

"Alright! Let's do it!"

Elsewhere—Inside the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace

Two figures appeared atop a palace roof.

They were Gu Yuena and Di Tian.

A squad of guards patrolled beneath them.

Yet, not a single one noticed their presence.

Despite the palace's heavy defenses, the two moved as if they were strolling through their own backyard.

Di Tian bowed slightly.

"Lord, I have already made the arrangements. Prince Zhu has begun preparations for his coup. However, according to his calculations, it will take at least three years before he gathers enough strength to wage war against the Star Luo Empire."

Gu Yuena nodded slightly.

"Three years it is. We can afford to wait."

"Has Bi Ji arrived?" she asked.

Di Tian replied, "She should be here within the next two days. Lord, is there anything else you require?"

Gu Yuena gazed toward the depths of the imperial palace.

Through her piercing gaze, she could see inside the grand hall—where Emperor Xue Ye was leisurely enjoying a performance of song and dance.

"Shall I go kill him?" Di Tian asked.

"No." Gu Yuena shook her head.

"Remember—our goal is to ignite Dan Heng's fighting spirit. If we merely wanted to conquer the Douluo Continent, we could easily crush everything in our path. Why would we hesitate?"

She paused, then added,

"I am very curious about Xue Qinghe's true identity. Your next task is to investigate her background."

"As you command!"

Di Tian disappeared in a flash, heading straight for the Crown Prince's manor.

Meanwhile, Gu Yuena hovered in the air, floating leisurely over the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

With her absolute control over space, this place was no different from her own personal playground.

(Chapter End)