Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 22 will only make things difficult for Beibei.
Originally located in the central part of Douluo Continent, Shrek City.

Night had fallen, and the stars were dim tonight. In the pitch-black night sky, a silver streak of light swept across from afar, trailing a brilliant flame that seemed to divide the sky itself.

As it drew closer to Shrek City, the streak of light gradually slowed down, eventually landing in a grove of trees outside the east gate of Shrek City.

The light subsided, revealing the figures of Ye Xixuan and Zhang Lexuan.

Although Ye Xixuan's external soul bone, the Heavenly Spider Claw, consumed less soul power than the dark attribute spider silk when releasing spatial attribute spider silk, it was only relatively speaking. He couldn't continue flying in that way, so in the end, Zhang Lexuan had to use a flying soul tool to carry him.

However, because he had spent some time getting familiar with the abilities of the external soul bone, he only returned to Shrek City now.

Ye Xixuan retracted the silver Heavenly Spider Claws into his body, and the transparent spider silk that had been binding the two of them disappeared as well. The spatial attribute spider silk hidden in the void was much more convenient than the shadow chains created by condensing shadows; at least it didn't look as awkward as the previous close physical contact.

Zhang Lexuan led Ye Xixuan toward the gates of Shrek Academy, casually asking in a low voice, "Are you going to the Sea God Pavilion to cultivate again tonight?"

"Sister Lexuan, I'd like to go see Sister Xiaoya first. Please pass on my message to Elder Mu." Ye Xixuan didn't think much of it and truthfully expressed her thoughts.

"Hmm." Zhang Lexuan responded lightly, but her gaze lingered on Ye Xixuan for a moment before she calmly looked back ahead.

"At her age, she should be entering the foreign language department this year."

"Yes." Ye Xixuan nodded with a smile.

"Sister Xiaoya's second spirit ring was also thanks to your help."

"It's nothing." Zhang Lexuan sighed softly, "The academy does owe the Tang Clan a debt. Dean Yan's original intention was actually to have her stay and study in the outer academy, and eventually rebuild the Tang Clan on her own. Moreover, Elder Mu has always supported you in helping her."

“I understand, Sister Lexuan,” Ye Xixuan said seriously.

"Ultimately, in this world, everyone can only rely on themselves. We will always remember the help the college has given to me and Sister Xiaoya."

“Let’s go…” Zhang Lexuan smiled with relief, seeing a faint reflection of herself from back then in Ye Xixuan.

The two then parted ways outside the gates of Shrek Academy.

Zhang Lexuan returned to Poseidon Island in the inner courtyard first, while Ye Xixuan prepared to go to Tang Ya's residence in Shrek City.

Although it was only the first day of Shrek Academy's admissions, the area outside the East Gate was already quite lively tonight. Vendors lined both sides of the main road, their wares illuminated by the lights of the Soul Guiding Road. There were also some unfamiliar faces around, presumably new students coming to register for Shrek Academy.

"Xi Xuan!" Just then, a delighted cry came from behind.

Ye Xixuan turned around and saw a petite figure bump straight into his arms. By the time he came to his senses, all he could see was a flowing black ponytail, tracing a graceful arc through the air.

After absorbing the Shadow Demon Spider's soul ring and soul bone, Ye Xixuan's height was already about the same as Tang Ya's.

Tang Ya bumped right into Ye Xixuan, and without any regard for her image, she lifted her long, beautiful legs and clung to him, shaking them excitedly. Ye Xixuan instinctively supported Tang Ya's soft yet firm thighs with both hands, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of another girl standing beside them.

The young girl's stunning beauty was in no way inferior to Tang Ya's. Witnessing Tang Ya and Ye Xixuan's overly intimate behavior up close, a blush immediately appeared on her previously slightly dazed face, making her extremely shy.

"Tang Ya, I'm going back to my dorm now." The girl politely greeted Tang Ya before turning and walking away quickly, practically fleeing the place. The good impression she had just formed of Tang Ya's kind nature vanished almost entirely.

"She's so young and she already has a boyfriend..."

Not everyone has a carefree personality like Tang Ya's. For a girl growing up, this is definitely something that can shatter her worldview.

"Nannan, see you tomorrow!" Completely oblivious to anything amiss, Tang Ya turned and waved to the girl nonchalantly. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt the girl quickened her pace after hearing her voice.

As the girl's figure disappeared from sight, Ye Xixuan, sensing something, couldn't help but ask Tang Ya, "Sister Xiaoya, who is she?"

"Her name is Jiang Nannan, and she's my roommate whom I just met today." Tang Ya chuckled, but then noticed that Ye Xixuan's gaze seemed to be wandering off. She immediately puffed out her cheeks and gently pinched Ye Xixuan's ear.

"Hmph! At such a young age, all he knows is how to focus on pretty girls! He's not learning anything good!"

Ye Xixuan shook his head helplessly as he recalled memories of Jiang Nannan from his past life.

"Sister Xiaoya, you've misunderstood."

"Alright, I was just teasing you." Seeing Ye Xixuan's obedient appearance, Tang Ya giggled, let go of his hand, and jumped off Ye Xixuan.

"Do you think she's prettier or I am?"

"If you ask me, of course you're prettier, Sister Xiaoya." Over the years, Ye Xixuan had been influenced by Beibei, so he simply went along with Tang Ya's words.

"And I didn't even get a clear look at her face just now."

"You're so glib. I think you've been corrupted by the senior students in the inner courtyard." Tang Ya was pleased to hear this, but that wasn't what she said.

"Did someone teach you to talk to girls like this?"

"A senior brother named Beibei told me about these things." Without a second thought, Ye Xixuan betrayed Beibei. Beibei had sold him out to the senior sister, so he was selling Beibei out to Tang Ya; it was just a matter of reciprocity.

Upon hearing this, Tang Ya's eyes widened instantly, and she solemnly warned, "Don't associate with this guy named Bei Bei anymore. He's definitely not a good person. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Sister Xiaoya." Ye Xixuan responded to Tang Ya's words, but when he connected the current scene with his memories from his past life, his expression became somewhat subtle. However, since he had met Tang Ya first and changed the timeline, he could only let Senior Brother Bei suffer a bit.

Tang Ya nodded in satisfaction, took Ye Xixuan's hand, and said with a giggle, "Let's go home now."

(End of this chapter)