Chapter 116 Flender's Request
On the other side, Zu Zong had originally planned to "visit" the Master together with Zhu Zhuqing, but they happened to run into Flender coming out from the dormitory.
The gloom on Flender's face instantly vanished as he laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Zu brat. What's this? Can't stay in Heaven Dou Academy any longer, planning to join our Shrek Advanced Spirit Master Academy? I must say, you've made the right choice. That Heaven Dou Academy—what nonsense. Even trash like Xue Beng can get in. For a genius like you, staying there is a waste."
"The most important thing is, your little girlfriend is here! Let me tell you, anyone who wants to chase Zhuqing in this academy might as well take a lap around it first. Especially the chief student of this academy—he swore that he would only marry Zhuqing."
Zu Zong rolled his eyes. This iron rooster had really started floating ever since taking over Blue Tyrant Academy. Although his purpose at Heaven Dou Royal Academy had already been achieved, he still had to join the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Tournament team with Tang San. What was that all about? If not to torment Tang San, why join at all?
Zu Zong said, "You mean that Tai Long fellow, right? That blockhead just got beaten up by me yesterday."
Hearing this, Flender's face darkened. Tai Long was truly a headache. It was said he had always been domineering in the academy. Fortunately, he still knew his boundaries. He was very respectful toward girls and never used force, and he treated teachers respectfully.
But Zu Zong should never have, absolutely never have, beaten him! His father was one thing, but he also had an overly protective grandfather. That old orangutan's strength was no joke. He was stronger than anyone in the academy and had long since reached the level of a Spirit Douluo.
Flender said, "Zu Zong, I think you'd better leave the academy quickly. The Power Clan that Tai Long belongs to is famous for being protective. It won't be long before his family comes to trouble you. Other people are fine, but the clan leader, old Tai Tan, is a Spirit Douluo. If he comes personally, even I won't be able to intervene."
Zu Zong froze, realizing he had indeed forgotten about that old orangutan. Still, he did not regret it. Regardless of whether Tai Long sought trouble or not, the fact that he dared to set his sights on the little cat meant that beating he took was well deserved.
"Dean Flender, I appreciate your concern. But when the time comes, don't interfere. I'll handle it myself." Zu Zong waved his hand. If nothing unexpected happened, the one coming would be Tai Long's father, whose cultivation was around the Spirit King level. Zu Zong rather wanted to test his own strength. As for old Tai Tan, that old fellow was not someone Zu Zong could handle. Unless he used the Mangekyō Sharingan's ocular arts, otherwise his only option would be to flee.
Flender suddenly realized. If Zu Zong hadn't reminded him, he would have forgotten that the masked black-clothed Spirit Douluo who appeared in Suotuo City last time was no weaker than old Tai Tan.
Flender said, "Since that's the case, be careful."
And so, the two unknowingly finished a cross-server chat.
"By the way, Dean Flender, does the Master live here?" Zu Zong asked with a deliberately worried expression, though in truth he was eager to see the sight of a man with a big belly.
Flender glanced around, saw no one nearby, and sighed. "So be it. You'll know sooner or later, and I also want to ask you for help."
Zu Zong said, "Please speak. As long as it's within my ability, I can do it."
Flender looked at Zhu Zhuqing standing nearby and sighed. "I suppose Zhuqing has also noticed the Master's abnormal condition these past months?"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, her face reddening. "Yes, Dean. He looks as if… as if…"
By the end, her voice was softer than a mosquito's.
Flender gave a bitter smile. "As if he's pregnant, right? No, you didn't guess wrong. The Master really is pregnant."
"So when the time comes for him to give birth, I hope you can help invite that girl with the Nine-Hearted Begonia to assist. At that time, I'll have Xiao San deliver the baby, just like when we operated on Mubai last time."
"Pfft—" This time Zu Zong couldn't hold back and burst into a pig-like laugh. Even the always-cold Zhu Zhuqing, despite her shyness, couldn't help but curve her lips. After all, a pregnant man was truly an event worthy of the history books.
Their reactions were within Flender's expectations. When he had first heard from the healing spirit master that Yu Xiaogang was pregnant, he had laughed even more exaggeratedly than Zu Zong and Zhu Zhuqing. Because it was simply too shocking.
But after learning it was true, Flender was depressed. Of all people, why did it have to happen to his best friend?
Flender bowed deeply and said, "Zu brat—no, Zu Zong, I entrust this matter to you. Yu Xiaogang is already old. If he gives birth now, and from that position no less, the risks are immense. A single mistake could mean one corpse and three lives."
Zu Zong froze, his smile fading. He hurriedly helped Flender up, sighing inwardly. "Though Flender is a miser, he is also a man of deep feelings and loyalty. Whether toward friends or students, even toward Yu Xiaogang, once his rival in love, he is willing to set aside his pride and beg for help. Truly admirable."
Of course, admiration was one thing, but if anyone dared to set his sights on his wife, Zu Zong would make him understand why flowers were so red.
Zu Zong said, "Dean Flender, there's no need for you to ask like this. Even if you didn't, I would still agree. But if the Master were in danger, shouldn't it be one corpse and two lives? Why one corpse and three lives?"
Hearing Zu Zong's agreement, Flender secretly let out a sigh of relief. The corners of his mouth twitched as he said, "The Master is carrying twins."
"Uh… the Zi Mu River's waters are truly miraculous—" This was Zu Zong's genuine thought at that moment.
While Zu Zong and Flender were talking, Tang San and Meng Yiran also arrived.
For the past few months, Tang San had known that Yu Xiaogang's health was poor. Yet whenever he asked, Yu Xiaogang refused to speak. Helpless, holding fast to the principle of "once a teacher, a father for life," Tang San could only ask his girlfriend Meng Yiran to help cook nourishing soups and bring them to him every few days.
Things like turtle soup, pork knuckle soup, carp soup—all of Yu Xiaogang's favorite tonics.
Although Meng Yiran deeply disliked Yu Xiaogang and many times wanted Tang San to stay away from him, she could not overcome her boyfriend's determination. That single phrase, "once a teacher, a father for life," left her with no room to argue.
Resigned, Meng Yiran agreed to Tang San's request. At the same time, her resentment toward Yu Xiaogang only deepened.
Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in Tang San's line of sight—Zu Zong.
This person who made him both angry and hateful, whom he had tried to strike several times but who always "luckily" escaped. But with past lessons in mind, Tang San restrained his fury. Holding Meng Yiran's hand, he slowly walked toward Yu Xiaogang's residence.
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