Tang Ya turned the shower to its maximum setting, letting the warm water wash over her body, her mind in chaos.
At her repeated requests, Ao Yao finally agreed to let her take a shower alone, hoping she could use this time to calm down properly.
But... no matter how Tang Ya thought about it, she was completely unable to calm down.
The kind of things that were about to happen... how was she supposed to calm down?
She had never experienced anything like this before!
Moreover, just to improve her strength and revive the Tang Sect, she had to pay such a price. Was this... really worth it?
Tang Ya couldn't help but ask herself.
In the end, she reached a conclusion she was very reluctant to admit.
If she didn't do this, she would likely be stuck where she was for the rest of her life, and at most, she would never exceed the cultivation level of five rings.
With such a cultivation level, let alone reviving the Tang Sect and restoring its glory and brilliance from ten thousand years ago, she wouldn't even be able to avenge her parents!
Only by doing this could she become stronger, continuously become stronger, and even reach the level of Super Douluo, Limit Douluo... or even a god!
It was no big deal.
Tang Ya took a few deep breaths and finally calmed down before Ao Yao could urge her on.
She wiped her body hastily, hesitated for a moment, and finally walked out wrapped only in a bath towel.
Looking at the slightly dim lighting and the figure on the large white bed scattered with rose petals, Tang Ya instinctively stopped in her tracks.
But the next instant, a powerful force pulled her onto the bed.
Tang Ya couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Wait a moment..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Tang Ya was unable to say anything else.
Following that, there was a flurry of rustling sounds and a cry of pain.
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Night.
Bei Bei walked somewhat lonely along the path of Shrek Academy, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes.
Xu Sanshi had already returned to the dormitory to rest, but he did not want to return to his own room—his room still contained the gift he had prepared for Tang Ya, hoping to find a suitable time to give it to her and, in the process, win Tang Ya back.
As long as he returned to the dormitory, he would think of those painful memories.
But if he didn't return to the dormitory, where else could he go?
Bei Bei turned his head in confusion, as if trying to identify the direction, and finally stumbled toward the Inner Court.
Before long, Bei Bei followed the memories in his mind and arrived at the entrance of Zhang Lexuan's small courtyard.
Even Inner Court Disciples could only live in the small pavilions exclusive to the Inner Court, though the accommodation conditions changed from two people per room to one person per room. However, Zhang Lexuan's situation was different.
Having long been identified as a future member of the Sea Gods Pavilion, Zhang Lexuan had already obtained the right to move into the golden tree, but she did not choose to move in. Instead, she chose to live in an independent small pavilion near the golden tree, and her residence was one of the few pavilions among Inner Court Disciples that came with a small courtyard.
Looking at this very familiar small courtyard, Bei Bei suddenly felt a bit of timidity in his heart.
After he got together with Tang Ya, Profound Ancestor Mu En told him about the vow he had made back then, which was why Bei Bei moved out of the Inner Court and lived in the Outer Court dormitory like a normal student.
For such a long time, he had not voluntarily stepped foot here again.
He didn't know how he should face Zhang Lexuan, but now, this was the only place he could think of.
Bei Bei hesitated repeatedly, but finally knocked gently on Zhang Lexuan's door.
Before long, the door opened.
Looking at the alcohol-reeking Bei Bei in front of her, Zhang Lexuan instinctively wanted to ask, but suddenly thought of something, so she did not speak, instead quietly watching Bei Bei with complex eyes.
Bei Bei did not notice Zhang Lexuan's abnormality, merely pursed his lips, and called out somewhat aggrievedly: "Senior Sister Lexuan."
Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly, instinctively glanced in the direction of the golden tree, then sighed softly and moved aside: "Come in."
Speaking, Zhang Lexuan walked inside, no longer showing the concern she had before, and certainly not making any physical contact with Bei Bei.
Even if Bei Bei was slow, he finally noticed the abnormality.
But meeting Zhang Lexuan's eyes, emboldened by the alcohol, Bei Bei couldn't help but blurt out the truth: "Senior Sister Lexuan, I... I broke up with Tang Ya."
Broken up, so you turned yourself into this state?
Zhang Lexuan's brows instinctively furrowed slightly, then she realized something, and her expression became complex.
Dumped by Tang Ya, and only then did you remember me?
Do you think I would be like before, waiting for you silently and comforting you?
A surge of annoyance arose in Zhang Lexuan for no reason, but she soon laughed at herself in her heart, feeling relieved.
"Today... today I saw Tang Ya acting intimate with a First Year boy..."
"Sorry Senior Sister Lexuan, I didn't know where I should go, which is why I disturbed you."
In Bei Bei's heart, Zhang Lexuan had always been a role like an older sister to him. Coupled with the hazy state after drinking, it resulted in Bei Bei saying whatever came to mind, completely incoherent.
But Zhang Lexuan didn't say much, just listened quietly, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes.
That First Year student, it must be Ao Yao, right?
Tang Ya ultimately chose Ao Yao, and not Bei Bei?
Zhang Lexuan sighed softly in her heart; if she hadn't learned those things from the diary book, perhaps she would have comforted Bei Bei softly and despised Tang Ya's choice.
But now... she found that her heart actually didn't ripple with much emotion.
"Since you've already broken up, don't think about romance anymore; focus your mind on cultivation. You can sleep here tonight, and I'll go find Xiao Tao to make do for the night."
"After you sober up tomorrow, go see your Profound Ancestor."
Speaking, Zhang Lexuan prepared to get up and leave.
But Bei Bei suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Zhang Lexuan.
"Sorry, I've disturbed Senior Sister."
"I'll go back to the dormitory to sleep, I won't trouble Senior Sister."
Speaking, Bei Bei stumbled out of the pavilion.
He couldn't distinguish whether Zhang Lexuan's attitude was different from before anymore; all his actions could only follow his instincts, and even his form of address had instinctively become much more distant.
And Zhang Lexuan did not stop him, but stood in place, watching Bei Bei leave.
Until Bei Bei's figure completely disappeared, Zhang Lexuan closed the door again and whispered softly:
"Dumped by Tang Ya, so you only remembered to come find me..."
"Senior Sister... that really is a strange form of address."
Zhang Lexuan closed her eyes and leaned against the wall, somewhat exhausted.
But soon, Zhang Lexuan opened her eyes again, a hint of determination showing in them.