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

Chapter 195: Out of Reach
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The night was deep and all was quiet, except for a few faint lights shining from the Martial Soul Temple.

After accompanying Hu Liena to the training ground to test her strength after absorbing the Nine-Tailed Fox Heart Lotus, Xuan Ming left the Martial Soul Temple.

He hadn't been to Yuexuan for a long time, but now that things had escalated like this, he should go and take a look.

"Nana, do you sense anything is wrong?" Bibi Dong asked with some concern.

Hu Liena was slightly taken aback, her expression becoming somewhat unnatural. After hesitating for a moment, she mustered her courage and asked, "Is something wrong? Teacher, do you... like him too?"

Bibi Dong's heart tightened, as if something had touched her. She forced herself to remain calm and asked, "Who told you that?"

Hu Liena shook her head, a hint of confusion in her eyes: "When I was absorbing the Nine-Tailed Fox Heart Lotus, there was a voice in my ear talking, talking nonsense, saying something about how your feelings for Xuanming are unusual."

"Don't believe those things!" Bibi Dong quickly said.

"The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, a type of spirit beast, is said to be adept at bewitching people, and you..."

Before Bibi Dong could finish speaking, Hu Liena suddenly threw herself into her arms and hugged her tightly: "Teacher, you don't need to be so nervous, I know."

Bibi Dong's expression froze, her voice trembling slightly: "Nana, you..."

“I can tell,” Hu Liena said, biting her lip.

"Teacher, your acting skills in this area are really just average."

She grew up by her teacher's side and was also a spiritual master herself. How could she not see that her teacher's feelings for Xuanming had long been problematic?

At first, she thought that her teacher treated Xuanming as a child like her, but ever since Xuanming went to Wuhun City with the soul bone a year ago and left in the middle of the night for some unknown reason, she felt that something was wrong.

That wasn't his feelings for her, nor for the child.

Bibi Dong gently pushed Hu Liena away, her gaze darting away. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down: "Nana, some things aren't what you think, I..."

Hu Liena interrupted her, saying, "I know you're worried about me, afraid I won't be able to accept it."

Bibi Dong opened her mouth, but hesitated and turned her back.

She dared not let Hu Liena know about this, which was why she was reluctant to let Hu Liena absorb the Nine-Tailed Fox Heart Lotus.

She didn't know how to face Hu Liena.

Hu Liena slowly stepped forward, hugged Bibi Dong from behind, pressed her face against Bibi Dong's back, and whispered, "Teacher, you don't need to worry about me."

Bibi Dong sighed softly, grasped Hu Liena's hands, and said in a slightly choked voice, "Nana, some things are not as simple as you think."

Hu Liena hugged her even tighter. "Teacher, I just don't want to see you suppressing yourself like this all the time."

Bibi Dong paused for a moment, then smiled bitterly, “Suppressed? Nana, you’re too young. You don’t understand. There are too many obstacles between him and me, not just our identities, but also our insurmountable past.”

Hu Liena gripped Bibi Dong's wrist tightly. "Teacher, let bygones be bygones. What matters is the present and the future. Look, Xuanming has done so much for you. He must have you in his heart."

Bibi Dong's eyes were somewhat unfocused, as if she was lost in memories. After a moment, she came back to her senses, broke free from Hu Liena's grasp, and said, "Nana, stop talking. I know very well that there is no possibility between him and me."

“I admit that I do have those kinds of feelings for him, but I promise I will never take him from you.”

As Bibi Dong was about to leave, Hu Liena suddenly appeared in front of her, blocking her way. She looked into Bibi Dong's eyes and said earnestly, "Teacher, you don't need to worry about me. I hope you can be happy. You have given so much for me, and now it's my turn to do something for you."

Bibi Dong's eyes dimmed slightly. "Nana, some things are long beyond my reach."

"teacher……"

Bibi Dong opened her arms and hugged Hu Liena, gently stroking her hair: "Nana, I'm so glad you didn't hate me after you found out about this. You're still young, you can pursue your own happiness, and your teacher will support you. As for me, this is enough for me now."

Hu Liena slightly raised her head, her eyes glistening with tears: "Teacher, you..."

Bibi Dong released Hu Liena and gently wiped away her tears: "Nana, get some rest."

After saying that, she flashed away and left the courtyard, leaving Hu Liena standing there, staring in the direction she had left, speechless for a long time.

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At the same time, Xuanming had already arrived at Yuexuan.

The Moon Pavilion remains as tranquil and elegant as ever, with moonlight spilling onto the windowsill, coating the exquisite carvings with a layer of silver frost.

Knock knock! A sudden knocking sound came from outside the window, startling Tang Yuehua awake. She looked towards the windowsill, "Xuanming?"

"Hmm." Xuanming's voice came from outside the window.

Tang Yuehua was slightly taken aback, then quickly got up, walked to the window, opened it, and saw Xuanming hovering by the window.

"How many times have I told you, don't go out the window."

Before Xuanming could say anything, Tang Yuehua reached out and pulled him inside.

"I don't know who taught you to climb through a girl's window in the middle of the night."

“The gate is already closed,” Xuanming said.

"Can't you turn it on if it's closed?" Tang Yuehua gave him a light, reproachful glare, pulled him to sit down at the table, and poured him a cup of flower wine.

"It's the middle of the night, not appropriate," Xuanming said.

Tang Yuehua's lips curled up slightly, with a hint of teasing, "Oh, you're quite particular. So climbing through my window would be appropriate?"

“The situation is special, and including today, I’ve flipped it seven times,” Xuanming said.

Tang Yuehua was slightly taken aback, then chuckled at Xuanming's serious response. Her eyes were full of reproach yet tenderness, "Do you think seven times isn't enough?"

After saying that, Tang Yuehua gently handed the flower wine to Xuanming.

Xuanming took the flower wine, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, the sweet floral fragrance spreading in his mouth.

"You've been missing for so long, have you gone into seclusion in Sunset Forest again?" Tang Yuehua asked.

"Hmm." Xuanming placed the empty cup on the table.

"Couldn't you have told me beforehand?" Tang Yuehua looked at Xuanming with a hint of resentment.

"Disappeared without a word again."

"The situation is rather unusual, there's no time," Xuanming said.

Tang Yuehua's expression changed slightly. "What happened?"

"It's nothing serious, but I probably won't be able to stay here for much longer," Xuanming said.

"You must have heard about what happened at the auction."

Tang Yuehua frowned slightly, a hint of worry creeping into her expression. "This matter is not irreversible. You can use this opportunity to push for change. His Highness the Crown Prince and Sect Leader Ning have also contacted me; they will do everything in their power..."

Xuanming gently shook his head, interrupting Tang Yuehua, "No need."

"..."

"Does it have to be this way?" Tang Yuehua asked.

Everyone is trying to suppress this matter now, and it's not impossible that Xuanming might use it as an excuse to actually push it forward.

The combined power of the Heaven Dou Royal Family, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the Seven Great Families is so great that even the Spirit Hall has to give them face!

Moreover, the Spirit Hall was also heavily involved in this matter!
If Xuanming is unwilling to negotiate, it would be tantamount to slapping these three families in the face in front of everyone!

“I have done what I was supposed to do,” Xuanming said.

"They broke the agreement."

Tang Yuehua grabbed Xuanming's hand, "Why are you dwelling on this? Even if it's their fault, they can't be wrong!"

The conflict between the Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect back then was instigated by the Spirit Hall from beginning to end!
Even if the Pope of the Spirit Hall is killed by Tang Hao, it is his own fault!

Tang Hao was right! The Clear Sky Sect was right too!
The Spirit Hall was wrong, and Qian Xunji was wrong!
But what is reality?
The Haotian Sect suffered a severe blow and was forced to close its doors and live in seclusion!

So what if I'm wrong? So what if I'm right?

This isn't about right or wrong!

(End of this chapter)