Douluo V: Reborn White-headed Eagle, Many Children, Many Blessings

Time slipped by quietly, and half a month passed slowly in an atmosphere of outward calm but inward undercurrents.

The atmosphere at Tianshui College today was quite different from its usual tranquility.

In the courtyard, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Xue Wu, Huo Wu... a total of eight women have reunited.

They stood or sat, talking softly, their eyes and brows radiating peace and a gentle joy. A tacit understanding flowed between them, unspoken, and the sunlight shone on them, making them appear soft and serene.

Standing beside them were Zhuang Rusu, the dean of Tianshui Academy, and Huo Wushuang and Huo Yunsheng, the dean who had come specially from Chihuo Academy.

A faint sense of melancholy and solemnity enveloped everyone's faces.

This was the day Su Ran prepared to lead everyone back to the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Bing'er, Yue'er," Zhuang Rusu stepped forward, first taking Shui Bing'er's hand, then gently patting Shui Yue'er's hand. Her gaze swept over the other girls, her eyes filled with the concern and reluctance of an elder.

"After you go back, you must take good care of your health, especially during this special time... Don't push yourself too hard. Don't worry about the academy, we're here for you. Right now, getting well and having a safe delivery is more important than anything else, understand? Once the babies are safely delivered and you've recovered, come back to see the dean and everyone."

As she spoke, her voice choked with emotion; these were, after all, her disciples whom she had poured her heart and soul into nurturing.

Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and the others nodded seriously, their eyes glistening with tears.

"Don't worry, Dean," Shui Bing'er said softly but firmly, "we will take good care of ourselves. The journey back... with my husband by our side, will be safe and sound, so you don't need to worry. We will definitely come back to see you and everyone again in a while."

"Sister," Huo Wushuang walked up to Huo Wu. This usually resolute young man's eyes were unusually soft at this moment, mixed with a trace of lingering guilt.

"You must take good care of yourself. Think things through carefully, don't be impulsive. If... if anything really happens, remember... your brother will always be there for you."

His words were somewhat halting, and his gaze unconsciously drifted to Su Ran, who stood quietly with her hands behind her back not far away, swallowing back his worries.

"Yes, brother, I understand." Huo Wu nodded vigorously, suppressing the stinging sensation in her nose. "Thank you, brother. You and Father... please take care of yourselves at the academy. Father has a quick temper, so please try to persuade him."

Huo Yunsheng, who was standing to the side, moved his lips a few times, but in the end, all his words turned into a deep sigh.

He stepped forward, stretched out his arms, and hugged Huo Wu tightly. His rough hands patted her back twice. All the complex emotions—helplessness, self-blame, and concern—were condensed in this silent embrace.

He hated his own powerlessness, which had led Huo Wu into this predicament.

Fortunately, judging from the observations over the past two weeks and Huo Wu's rosy complexion and peaceful expression, Su Ran at least did not mistreat her, and may even have provided her with shelter.

But this could not completely dispel the melancholy in his heart.

As the sun slowly sank in the west, its orange-red afterglow, like melting warm gold, spilled onto the roof tiles of the academy, casting long, thin shadows of everyone.

The moment of parting has finally arrived.

"Alright, ladies, we've had enough of catching up. It's time to go home." Seeing that everyone had finished saying goodbye, Su Ran stood up and greeted them without waiting any longer. Her calm voice broke the sadness that filled the air.

Upon hearing this, the eight women took one last deep look at their teachers and relatives. Their eyes met, conveying farewell, comfort, and a calm acceptance of the road ahead.

They all turned around and walked to Su Ran's side.

With a slight thought, Su Ran caused the air around him to distort invisibly, and a vast expanse of soul power flowed around him.

Under the complex and unspoken gazes of Zhuang Rusu, Huo Yunsheng, and others, his figure rapidly expanded and transformed, reverting to his majestic and colossal form.

A gentle yet incredibly powerful soul force surged forth, transforming into a transparent membrane of light that lightly and steadily enveloped the eight women, lifting them off the ground.

The next moment, the giant beast slightly bent its claws, then suddenly pushed off the ground, its massive body rising into the air, carrying the halo of light that enveloped the women, like a shooting star shooting backwards, straight into the clouds dyed red by the sunset, quickly turning into a tiny black dot on the horizon, and finally disappearing into the magnificent skyline.

On the ground, only Zhuang Rusu, Huo Yunsheng, Huo Wushuang, and a few teachers from Tianshui Academy remained, gazing up at the empty sky. As dusk deepened, it gradually swallowed their silent figures.

Oh, and there's another figure that's been hiding in the shadows of a corner in the distance.

Only after confirming that Su Ran's aura had completely disappeared into the sky did the figure stagger out.

It was Feng Xiaotian. He had changed his clothes, but his face was still as pale as paper, his breath was weak, and his left leg was noticeably lame when he walked, clearly indicating that his serious injury from the last time had not yet healed.

He stared intently in the direction where Su Ran had disappeared, his eyes churning with resentment, humiliation, and an almost fanatical obsession.

"Bastard! If you have the guts, kill me! Don't give me a chance! Sooner or later... sooner or later I will definitely become stronger, and I will definitely rescue Huo Wu from your clutches!"

Feng Xiaotian slammed his fist against the wall beside him and let out a hoarse roar at the empty sky.

At this moment, Huo Wushuang turned his head and calmly looked at Feng Xiaotian, who was acting like a madman.

In the past two weeks, Feng Xiaotian was severely injured by Su Ran on the first day. He was only able to get out of bed after lying down for two days when he recklessly provoked her again, and was naturally beaten up again. It took him five days to barely recover that time.

He was still not giving up and tried to launch a sneak attack on Su Ran when she was off guard, but he was beaten even more severely and could barely walk until yesterday.

It seems he's finally learned his lesson this time, realizing that charging in with Su Ran around would be suicide, so he's hiding.

However, judging from his current helpless rage at the sky, it is clear that he has not given up.

Looking at Feng Xiaotian's appearance, Huo Wushuang felt little sympathy.

"Xiaotian, stop now, or forget about my sister. You can't beat that person, you never will."

Huo Wushuang paused, looking at Feng Xiaotian's suddenly frozen back, and said an even crueler truth: "Besides, my sister is now... pregnant with that person's child. What's the point of you being so persistent? Stop chasing, let yourself go."

It was thought that tearing open this bloody reality would strike Feng Xiaotian like a thunderbolt, causing him to finally collapse or give up.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Feng Xiaotian's shoulders slumped abruptly, and he slumped for three seconds as if all his strength had been drained.

However, just when Huo Wushuang thought he was about to give up, Feng Xiaotian slowly raised his head. The slight disorientation and despair that had just flashed in his eyes were quickly replaced by a more intense and frantic determination, and even revealed a tragic sense of self-pity.

"No! I won't give up!" Feng Xiaotian's voice was hoarse, but exceptionally resolute. "Huo Wu... Huo Wu didn't do it willingly! It was all that soul beast's fault! He forced Huo Wu!"

He became more and more agitated as he spoke, as if trying to convince himself, his fists clenched tightly, his nails digging deeply into his palms:

"That's right! It must be! Huo Wu is still waiting for me to save her! Waiting for me to rescue her from the clutches of evil! I must... I absolutely must save Huo Wu!"

Seeing the unwavering conviction in his eyes, Huo Wushuang knew that further persuasion would be futile. She could only sigh helplessly, shake her head, turn away, and walk into the academy.