Chapter 39: Rongrong and Xiao Wu’s Thoughts! An Encounter with Liu Erlong!

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The thirteen teachers and students of Shrek Academy traveled in four horse-drawn carriages, leaving the borders of Suotuo City and heading north toward Heaven Dou City.

"Zhuqing, I didn't notice before, but… your spirit power broke through?"

Ning Rongrong had been distracted yesterday, but now, sitting together in the carriage, she sensed something unusual.

Xiao Wu blinked in surprise. "So fast? Didn't you just break through recently? How?"

Both girls stared at Zhu Zhuqing, suspecting that Xu Yunhan had taught her some superior cultivation method, allowing such rapid progress.

Zhu Zhuqing had considered this matter carefully. If it were anyone else, she might have brushed it off, saying she trained hard under Xu Yunhan's guidance. But Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu were different.

They were her closest friends—her sisters. And, most likely, future "comrades-in-arms." Keeping secrets from them wouldn't be right.

If she deliberately hid the truth, it might drive them away from Xu Yunhan, pushing him toward other women. That would be a loss she couldn't afford.

Still, she didn't reveal everything. Lowering her voice, she said, "I'll tell you, but don't spread it. Actually… it might be because Yunhan's and my spirits can fuse. So when we… ahem… use our spirits to assist, it continuously boosts our spirit power."

Such an unbelievable thing!

Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu were stunned, then thoughtful—but still half-skeptical.

They suspected the real reason wasn't spirit fusion, but Xu Yunhan's unique physique. Maybe being intimate with him naturally enhanced spirit power.

Both had their theories but were too embarrassed to ask outright, keeping their guesses to themselves.

"So that's how it is," Ning Rongrong said with a smile. "You two really are a match made in heaven."

Xiao Wu nodded. "This is too shocking. Better not tell anyone else."

Zhu Zhuqing agreed. "You're my closest sisters. Aside from Yunhan, you're the most important people to me. That's why I told you."

Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu were deeply moved. Even though they sensed Zhu Zhuqing hadn't shared the full truth, her words were enough to hint at the real situation.

And that very implication planted new thoughts in their minds.

Because Zhu Zhuqing was subtly suggesting something to them.

What touched them most was precisely this gesture.

However, Ning Rongrong had reservations. As the future successor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, if she were to openly share Xu Yunhan with Zhu Zhuqing and the others, her father, Ning Fengzhi, as well as Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, would never allow it.

But Ning Rongrong already felt she couldn't live without Xu Yunhan.

At this point, she had two choices: wait for the right opportunity, or take matters into her own hands—preferably with a child in tow!

Yet she hesitated.

Xiao Wu also had her concerns, though different.

Her biggest worry was her identity as a spirit beast. She didn't know if Xu Yunhan could accept her true nature.

This trip to Heaven Dou City was already a huge risk.

In the original timeline, Xiao Wu had taken this risk for Tang San.

Now, it was for Xu Yunhan.

To her, Tang San was merely an "older brother"—a familial bond, nothing more.

But Tang San had already begun awakening, wanting to shift from "brother" to "lover."

Heaven Dou City was the imperial capital, home to Title Douluo and numerous Spirit Douluo. If they discovered Xiao Wu's true identity, the consequences were unthinkable.

Xiao Wu had considered leaving but ultimately stayed, entrusting her fate to destiny.

Poor Xiao Wu—her position in Xu Yunhan's heart still couldn't compare to Zhu Zhuqing's.

Xu Yunhan planned to visit the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well after arriving in Heaven Dou City.

From the legends of the Shrek Seven Devils ten thousand years later, he recalled that a certain immortal herb there could suppress a spirit beast's aura.

If he could obtain it, he'd give it to Xiao Wu. If not… well, there was nothing to be done.

Right now, Xu Yunhan wasn't willing to risk his life for Xiao Wu.

But for Zhu Zhuqing? Perhaps. After all, she was his woman. He would do everything to protect her—anything less would make him seem incompetent.

Meanwhile, Xu Yunhan shared a carriage with Tang San, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun.

"I heard Heaven Dou City is huge and prosperous, with many advanced spirit academies and tons of spirit masters—maybe even Title Douluo!" Oscar said excitedly.

Ma Hongjun grinned. "I don't care about that. I just wanna know if Heaven Dou Royal Academy has a lot of girls. Are the women in the capital beautiful? Heh."

Xu Yunhan rolled his eyes. "Fatty, have some ambition."

Ma Hongjun shrugged. "Boss, you're a well-fed man who doesn't know the hunger of the starving!"

Xu Yunhan scoffed. "You've had plenty of women already."

Ma Hongjun chuckled awkwardly. "Those were just commoners. I want to find a proper spirit master girl and fall in love for real."

Tang San smiled. "Don't worry. You'll meet the right person eventually."

Oscar's heart also stirred.

He was still chasing Ning Rongrong, but his chances seemed slim. If he met another charming female spirit master, he wasn't against changing targets.

Only Tang San remained unwavering, inexplicably fixated on Xiao Wu. To him, losing her was unthinkable—as if she were his destined love!

Yet now, Xiao Wu truly saw him as just a brother, completely infatuated with Xu Yunhan. It wounded Tang San deeply.

But he would never give up!

After over a month of travel, they finally arrived at Heaven Dou City.

During this time, Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing spent their nights together, ensuring their spirit power continued to rise.

Xu Yunhan reached Rank 47, while Zhu Zhuqing advanced to Rank 33.

Their cultivation speed left everyone astonished.

The two claimed it was due to their spirits' fusion compatibility, allowing them to train together with doubled efficiency.

Whether others believed it or not didn't matter.

Even if someone doubted, as long as Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing refused to explain, no one could force the truth out of them.

"This is Heaven Dou City? So many people!"

"It really is bustling!"

"Look at all the spirit masters on the streets!"

Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and the others craned their necks, taking in the sights.

As they wandered the streets, soaking in the atmosphere, a voice suddenly called out.

A woman's voice—melodious and bright.

"Flender! Xiaogang! It's you!"

The tone was filled with delight.

Flender and Yu Xiaogang turned in shock.

Flender's surprise quickly turned to joy—even excitement.

Yu Xiaogang's shock, however, carried pain. This was someone he didn't want to face.

After all, they had once been engaged… only to discover they were half-siblings.

That was why Yu Xiaogang had avoided her for nearly twenty years—he couldn't bear the reality.

"Erlong! It's you!"

Flender was overjoyed. This was his dream woman, the one he had loved deeply for decades.

But Liu Erlong had always loved Yu Xiaogang, leaving Flender no choice but to step aside.

When Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong's sibling relationship came to light, Flender thought he might finally have a chance. Yet Liu Erlong remained stubborn, refusing to care about societal norms, insisting on staying with Yu Xiaogang.

What could Flender do? Keep waiting. Keep silently supporting her.

Now, after twenty years, they had met again by chance.

Liu Erlong was as beautiful as ever—a mature woman with undeniable allure.

Tang San and the others were clueless, having never heard of Liu Erlong before.

Xu Yunhan, however, knew a little. In the future, Shrek Academy's history recorded her as one of its founders.

"It really is you! I knew I wasn't mistaken!"

Liu Erlong's personality was fiery and straightforward. Her eyes locked onto Yu Xiaogang.

Her figure was equally striking—like a more mature version of Zhu Zhuqing.

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