"Since Father has already guessed it, why ask me again?
Clear Sky Douluo has been guarding Little San near Soto City all this time." Yu Xiaogang's tone was flat.
Tang San was his proof and his tool to vindicate himself.He would prove that though he was a "waste," he could teach an unparalleled genius. He would shock the world!
Yu Yuanzhen was shaken inside, but his face didn't change.
So this Tang San truly had twin spirits. The Clear Sky Sect was monstrous!
The last time Tang Hao fought Bibi Dong, he hadn't gone precisely because he feared the Clear Sky Sect's strength.Rumors of seven Titled Douluo there had driven Yu Yuanzhen mad with jealousy.
Why did Clear Sky produce Titled Douluo as easily as drinking water, while the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had only him?
His mindset was completely unbalanced.
His years-long plan to bring the Dugu Clan to heel had also failed. After years, the clan's overall strength hadn't improved much.
His discomfort could be imagined. How could he stand up for Clear Sky now?
And he feared Bibi Dong's twin spirits as well; Spirit Hall was already powerful, and with Bibi Dong, he didn't dare offend them. So he hadn't shown up.
And now Clear Sky produced another twin spirit.
Yu Yuanzhen's jealousy twisted his features. Why did Heaven favor Clear Sky so much?!?
Fortunately, I still have Tianheng and Tianxin, he consoled himself.
"Xiaogang, be careful. Clear Sky's strength has already provoked a strong reaction from Spirit Hall. If word spreads that Clear Sky has produced another twin spirit, even the Worship Hall might not sit still. I know you value this disciple, but protect yourself too."
Yu Yuanzhen sighed, genuinely concerned for his son.
Yu Xiaogang's eyes reddened. To receive his father's concern was a rare luxury.
"I understand, Father."
"Go back. I'm heading to Spirit City. Our clan will keep close to Spirit Hall for a while. We may be one of the Upper Three Sects, but with only one Titled Douluo—me—we're barely holding on. We can only play both sides." Yu Yuanzhen smiled bitterly.
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang felt even worse. His icy heart softened.
He had always felt the clan wronged him, that everyone looked down on him. But though the clan looked grand, it was suffering underneath. As a direct heir, had his spirit not mutated, he would have been a powerhouse. It was because expectations were high that disappointment was greater, leading to scorn.
Yu Xiaogang suddenly empathized with his father.
"Father, my disciple values loyalty. Once he matures, he will surely ally with our clan. I may be a waste in strength, but I will bring strong support to the family!" Yu Xiaogang's voice was firm.
Yu Yuanzhen patted his shoulder and pulled him into an embrace. For a moment, father and son were close.
After a while, only Yu Yuanzhen remained in the private room. His expression turned odd, a hint of pride in his eyes.
"My son is… special. He's encountered twin spirits from both Spirit Hall and Clear Sky—one his lover, the other his disciple. I should find a way to let Xiaogang see Bibi Dong again…"
It had to be said—through Yu Xiaogang, Yu Yuanzhen had become one of the people who understood Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect best. Thus, he planned to remain neutral, to keep playing both sides.
He even hoped Spirit Hall and Clear Sky would wound each other, giving his clan more time to grow.
Yu Yuanzhen plotted the future. With Yu Xiaogang as a bridge, it felt very possible.
—Shrek Academy.
Outside the cafeteria.
Having just finished breakfast, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu walked out together. By the time they reached the training ground, Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar were already there. Yu Xiaogang and Flender stood stern and solemn.
"Teacher, I'd like to request leave." Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke.
"Oh? Rongrong, your month of ranked fights is almost complete. This is key to your team becoming a Gold Spirit Fighting Team…" Flender was surprised.
Since arriving, Ning Rongrong had been extremely cooperative; her effort exceeded his expectations. With such self-discipline, he didn't understand why Ning Fengzhi had sent his daughter to him at all. Why ask for leave now?
"I have urgent matters. At least three days." Ning Rongrong's gaze flickered; she could barely contain herself.
"I know, Rongrong told us last night—a classmate from Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is in Soto City. A male classmate~", Xiao Wu teased, all smiles.
"You—you little… If I'd known, I wouldn't have told you." , Ning Rongrong huffed.
"From the Dugu Clan, too. A genius—he once defeated Spirit Hall's forty-eighth rank Soul Ancestor, Yan, in Heaven Dou City." The always-cool Zhu Zhuqing added softly.
"Wow, Zhuqing, you too!"
Last night, Ning Rongrong had said she needed leave, but under the relentless grilling from her two besties, she'd simply confessed.
With the Six Families Council convening and Dugu Feng arriving, her heart had grown restless. She couldn't help wanting to see him.
She didn't expect her two dear friends to sell her out the next morning.
Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly. This was a critical phase of their ranked-fight training. He was about to refuse with a teacher's authority but someone was faster.
"Leave granted. Major powers are meeting in Soto City; it'll be chaotic. Be careful. Mubai, Fatty, you two also stay out of Soto City for now." Flender spoke suddenly.
He'd just remembered he'd taken money from Dugu Feng. That cold, ruthless young master of the Dugu Clan. Flender still remembered him vividly. Best not to offend him if possible.
Since Ning Rongrong was going to see him, Flender wanted no part of it. Though Dugu Feng hadn't asked him for anything all this time, Flender felt it was only a matter of time.
Beside them, Oscar's heart shattered.
He'd fallen for Ning Rongrong ever since she arrived. This Ning Rongrong was less arrogant than before and contributed greatly to the team—earning everyone's respect. Oscar's heart was wholly hers, but she wasn't interested at all, no matter how hard he tried.
Ma Hongjun grumbled, "Dean, how's that fair? Just because they're meeting in Soto City, we can't go have fun there?"
He was standing up for his bro Oscar.What was this Dugu fellow, really?Could he be more awesome than the Shrek Seven Devils?
"I told you not to go, so don't go! Try going and see what happens!" Flender didn't indulge him.
Not daring to cause trouble was cowardice, but it depended where you caused it. Offend one of those great powers, and the situation he'd built would collapse instantly.