At that moment, he instinctively used a respectful address and even breathed a little heavier.
Yuan Longxuan looked at him, then at the cat-girl. His gaze clearly implied: "We're leaving..
.you should gather your people too."
"Phew~~"
Ning Fengzhi exhaled, finally regaining composure.
"No need to thank me. If you need anything in the future, come to me anytime. Whatever I, Ning Fengzhi, have, it's yours."
Gu Rong watched silently, puzzled why the sect leader was so engrossed in a set of drawings filled with complex calligraphy and diagrams.
He didn't understand but remained silent, lest he appear dull.
The cat-girl and others heard Ning Fengzhi address Yuan Longxuan: Your Majesty! Title Douluo!
"Alright, little cat-girl, we should go too."
That afternoon, back at Tianshui Academy, Xue Ke spotted Yuan Longxuan immediately. Not needing the afternoon's practical training, she was practicing yoga in the shade.
It wasn't that she was forbidden from combat training—she preferred support roles.
After consuming the immortal herb, her talent rivaled that of the Tianshui team members.
"Brother Yuan Longxuan!"
The tiny girl, only 1.45 meters tall, ran surprisingly fast.
In moments, she leaped onto him like a hungry tiger, hugging him tightly.
The cat-girl behind him watched, stunned.
Cat-girl's thoughts: Hmm? This isn't what I imagined…
Her initial vision: a dark iron-cage room, luxurious furnishings, herself chained and treated as a plaything.
"Huh? Brother Yuan Longxuan, why are you wearing the red-faced mask that Sister Yue'er made for you?"
Xue Ke looked puzzled. After all, Brother Yuan Longxuan was so handsome—why cover his face?
"Well, I went for a walk around the auction house.
After all, I just emptied your emperor father's inventory of five billion. It would be a little embarrassing if anyone recognized me."
Yuan Longxuan said this casually, but also secretly enjoyed the experience of extravagant spending. There was a strange satisfaction in it.
"Hehe, he's not my dad. He mortgaged his own daughter to Brother Yuan Longxuan."
Thinking this, Xue Ke felt a pang of discomfort.
What girl would feel good about being sold by her father in front of buyers? But she was fortunate....her creditor was handsome and gentle.
"Hmm, your uncle isn't a good person either. He disrespected his elders and even tried to harm your older sisters.
But I hear your eldest brother misses you quite a bit. Should I take you to visit him sometime?"
For the past six months, he'd been constantly bothered by that brat Qian Renxue.
Every time Qian Renxue went to Bibi Dong to play tricks, she was usually at the Spirit Hall.
Unlike the original story, Qian Renxue now treated Bibi Dong like a true sister. And Xue Ye, after dealing with Yuan Longxuan and the poisoner Dugu Bo, had grown increasingly fragile.
As a result, Qian Renxue now handled various affairs within the royal family.
Meanwhile, inside the Heaven Dou Royal Academy…
The portly Yu Xiaogang groaned under the dense grove of trees.
The grove was filled with burly men, all panting heavily.
"Big brother, this is the Heaven Dou Royal Academy! Wasn't digging this hole a bit much?"
"Ahem, 20,000 gold soul coins have arrived."
"Let's go, brothers!"
It was nearing dusk, and Yu Xiaogang's eyes burned with resentment. He knew exactly who had sent these men.
"Bibi Dong, I hate her! I hate her so much!"
Unfortunately, he was only a level 24 Great Soul Master. His soul skills were useless against these men.
"Hmm? He dared insult our revered Pope! He deserves punishment! Third brother, go and silence him!"
Ever since joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Yu Xiaogang had lived a life of indulgence.
Every night, he and his companions sneaked in through pre-dug tunnels. Strangely, the academy's security system never detected them.
Inside the central office, Bai Baoshan asked reluctantly,
"Old Meng, don't you think what we did was a bit underhanded?"
"Sigh~ we had no choice. The academy can't even pay salaries. If that VIP hadn't secretly sent us a dozen bills, do you think we'd live so comfortably?"
Meng Shenji sighed, helpless. The VIP had given far too much, and he disapproved of Yu Xiaogang's behavior....lacking talent, brains, or looks, he only secured a teaching position through connections. He wanted to expel him.
"Old Bai, we're all stuck. Even a hero can be brought down by a penny. Let's turn a blind eye," Zhilin added.
Inside Tianshui Academy…
"Brother Yuan Longxuan, who is she? She's so tall—could she be a new academy member?"
Xue Ke was gently set down and turned to the little cat-girl standing before her.
"Ah? I… I was…"
The cat-girl looked nervously at the smaller girl. She seemed younger, but…
"Yes, she's a new member of our Tianshui team. Like you, she'll handle logistics.
Didn't your sister DouDou go to Wuhun City for training? This girl can help share the workload.
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