Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 121 A Good Horse Deserves a Good Saddle

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The next morning, as Shrek and his group were preparing to set off, Xiao Wu ran over to call them.

"Wake up! The sun is shining on your butt!"

Xuanming, who had been resting by the window all night, opened his eyes and looked back at Xiaowu, who had barged in through the door.

"You...you're not asleep?" Xiaowu asked, a little embarrassed.

"Next time, remember to knock," Xuanming said.

"That's impolite."

"Oh."

……

After leaving the town, Xuanming no longer flew ahead with Arou as he had yesterday, but instead followed slowly behind.

Something's off at Shrek Academy; something must have happened last night.

However, he wasn't interested in asking any more questions.

He only came along to see if he could get his hands on the Eight Spider Lances; nothing else mattered to him.

Soon, everyone entered the Star Dou Great Forest.

Dai Mubai and Tang San led the way, while Flander and Yu Xiaogang brought up the rear.

Xuanming and Arou walked in the middle.

This is, after all, a college event, and the two of them are outsiders; it's best to pretend they don't exist.

After traveling for about an hour through the dense forest, around noon, Flander ordered a rest.

The effort required to travel through the forest is completely different from that outside. Not only are the paths difficult, but more importantly, one must be constantly vigilant and highly focused. Otherwise, if targeted by any dangerous spirit beast, one might not even know how they died.

During breaks, Xiao Wu would cling to A Rou like a child who never grew up.

Xuanming sat alone on the edge of the open space.

Finally, Ning Rongrong approached hesitantly and asked cautiously, "Brother Xuanming, are you... avoiding me?"

Xuanming's eyes, which had been closed, twitched slightly before he slowly opened them and gave a soft "Mm".

Ning Rongrong's expression froze, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes: "Why? Do you also think I'm arrogant?"

“You’re not exactly arrogant towards me; I’m just afraid of trouble,” Xuanming said.

"The problem you are facing now is your own business. I will not offer any advice or make any comments."

"After all, with my character, I have no right to criticize you."

Although he wasn't domineering, everyone felt that he was arrogant and looked down on those around him, which is why he was cold and aloof and ignored people.

In reality, he just found it troublesome and didn't have the mood or time for it.

People often say he's arrogant, but in reality, he never looks down on anyone.

He didn't even look at it.

He can't even control his own life, so how can he have time to maintain those trivial interpersonal relationships?

"Whether you want to be aloof or approachable is your own business," Xuanming said.

Whether you treat the people around you as friends, tools, or servants is your own business.

Ning Rongrong lowered her head slightly as she listened to Xuanming's words. "Brother Xuanming, I know I was a bit willful before, but I really want to change this time. I don't want everyone to think of me as just a spoiled young lady anymore."

Xuanming closed his eyes. "Your feet are your own. Whether you walk or stop, go or stay, is your own business. No one can stop you. You have no choice in the matter, and you can't complain." "I will change!" Ning Rongrong said earnestly.

Xuanming opened his eyes and glanced at Ning Rongrong speechlessly. "The change is for yourself, not for others to hear. Also, don't be so dramatic."

"He has even less manners than me."

"Oh..." Ning Rongrong replied softly, her head drooping like a deflated balloon.

"So he knew he was rude?" Xiao Wu, who was eavesdropping, whispered to A Rou.

Xuanming glanced at Xiaowu, "You have?"

“Of course,” Xiao Wu said.

"It's just not a lot."

Xuanming's eyes twitched slightly as he looked at Arou.

Is this how you taught her?
Arou didn't know what to say.

Isn't this what I learned from you?

Although Xuanming had only known them for less than a month, he had a huge influence on Xiaowu!

They often argue in the same way!
His quality is unknown, but he becomes stronger when he is strong!
"Watch out, something's getting close!" Flander suddenly exclaimed.

Shrek and his group immediately took action. Although the atmosphere had been tense, they were not about to fight back in a place where a slight misstep could cost them their lives.

Arou also stood beside Xiaowu, ready to make a move at any moment.

"A crested snake?"

After Zhu Zhuqing reported the appearance of the item, Tang San quickly thought of its name and roughly judged its age based on the appearance of the Phoenix-tailed Crested Snake, and explained the relevant information.

"You know so much, mistress," Oscar couldn't help but exclaim.

"It's all thanks to the teacher's excellent teaching," Tang San said.

Upon hearing this, everyone gained a new understanding of this unassuming master.

Although they had heard of this master's name, they didn't know much about him. They only knew that he was a once-famous theoretical master, but they didn't expect that he would know so much.

“You’ve done a good job teaching this kid,” Flander said.

Along the way, he also saw how knowledgeable Tang San was. Tang San could easily recall many complex pieces of knowledge that even he himself had no recollection of.

“It’s all because he’s smart. If someone is mediocre, no matter how well the teacher teaches, they still won’t be able to learn,” Yu Xiaogang said.

“I know, a good horse needs a good saddle,” Flanders joked.

Yu Xiaogang was speechless for a moment, then frowned and said, "You'd better not use such analogies so casually."

As he spoke, Yu Xiaogang glanced at Xuanming, who was still leaning against the tree as if nothing had happened. He couldn't help but feel a little displeased and frowned slightly as he commented, "So careless and lax, it's obvious he's never been in the wild before."

Upon hearing this, Xuanming merely glanced at Yu Xiaogang indifferently. A chilling aura surged rapidly behind him like ripples, instantly condensing into a crystal-clear ice arrow. With a flash of icy blue light, the ice arrow shot out like lightning, piercing through the dense bushes with a "whoosh" and accurately striking the fan-shaped tail of the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent. The icy aura instantly spread out, freezing its tail solid.

Losing control of its tail, the crested snake plummeted from the sky like a kite with a broken string, landing not far from the group, writhing and hissing.

Before the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent could even think of a way to break the ice on its tail, Xuanming fired two more ice crystal arrows, freezing its wings once again and completely crippling its ability to fly.

"..."

The air fell silent. Three icy arrows, like three resounding slaps, landed heavily on Yu Xiaogang's face.

Despite the bone-chilling cold, his face felt burning hot, filled with humiliation.

Flander looked at Yu Xiaogang with some helplessness, muttering to himself: Why did you provoke him?
(End of this chapter)