Douluo Continent: Twin Golden and Silver Dragons Shock Bibi Dong

Flander ignored his complaints and instead placed his hands on Yu Xiaogang's shoulders, his sharp and anxious gaze behind his glasses fixed on him: "Xiaogang, tell me the truth! Think carefully, before you met Xuan Hao, did you ever unintentionally offend him anywhere? Or... offend any of the forces behind him?"

"Offend him?"

Yu Xiaogang frowned, finding Flander's question utterly absurd. He straightened his hunched back and said with a touch of arrogance, "For years, I've lived in seclusion in the remote city of Notting, devoting myself to the study of martial spirit theory. Xuan Hao, on the other hand, is a genius from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, hailing from the bustling Heaven Dou City. Before this, I'd never even heard of him. Our life trajectories are practically worlds apart; how could we possibly have any connection? Let alone offend him!"

Upon hearing this answer, Flander's expression didn't soften; instead, it became even more unnatural. He remained silent for a long while, his lips moved a few times, and finally, with difficulty, he uttered a sentence:

"What if... you didn't offend him in Notting City? Xiao Gang, Xuan Hao has been staying in Tian Dou City. Think carefully, is there anyone in Tian Dou City... you've been hiding from?"

Flander's gaze was extremely complicated as he tentatively asked, "Could it be... that Xuanhao's great hostility towards you is because of Erlong?"

The name "Liu Erlong" struck Yu Xiaogang's mind like a thunderbolt.

His previously aloof facade crumbled instantly, and his face turned deathly pale. At the same time, an extremely painful memory uncontrollably surged up from the depths of his mind.

That was the scene when Xuan Hao first attacked him in that small town on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

He clearly remembered the extremely humiliating time he spent questioning Xuan Hao about why he was being targeted, and the reason Xuan Hao gave:

"There's no reason, I just don't like you and want to vent my anger for someone else."

At the time, Yu Xiaogang thought it was just a clumsy excuse that Xuan Hao made up to cover up his bullying and troublemaking.

But now, with Flander's words pointing it out, all the seemingly illogical clues instantly came together!

Heaven Dou City… to avenge someone… who else could it be but that woman he abandoned on their wedding night, who has waited alone in Heaven Dou City for twenty years?!

Upon realizing this, Yu Xiaogang felt an intense surge of frustration and anger.

He has been hiding in this remote corner of the continent like a coward for twenty years!

Why? Why does even this matter have to haunt him like a persistent ghost?!

"If it really is because of Erlong..."

Flander looked at Yu Xiaogang, whose expression was uncertain, and cruelly shattered his illusions, "Xiaogang, the only one who can save you is Erlong."

Flander took a deep breath, his tone grave: "The one who tied the knot must untie it. If Xuan Hao is truly standing up for Erlong, then unless Erlong personally intervenes, otherwise... given Xuan Hao's ruthless nature, his revenge against you will only intensify, and he will never stop!"

"Think about what will happen to Mu Bai..."

"Mu Bai..."

Upon hearing Dai Mubai's name, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but shudder.

Although he is already quite old and halfway to the grave, if one day he were walking down the street at night and Xuan Hao used those underhanded methods to completely strip him of his last bit of dignity as a man... he would probably hang himself on the spot and have no face to live in this world anymore!

but……

He needs to completely abandon the pathetic pride he values ​​most in this life, run back to Tiandou City, stand before the woman he has wronged for half his life, and bow his head to beg for her help.

For Yu Xiaogang, whose self-esteem is extremely fragile and pathological, this is tantamount to taking his life!

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's pale face and his struggle with an intense internal conflict, Flander sighed inwardly. He knew that with Yu Xiaogang's stubborn pride, pushing him too hard would only backfire.

To further confirm his suspicions, Flander patted Yu Xiaogang on the shoulder to calm him down, then turned and left the corner, his eyes searching the lounge before finally finding Qin Ming, who hadn't gone far.

"Qin Ming, wait a moment." Flander quickly caught up and solemnly pulled Qin Ming back into the deserted passage.

"Dean, is there anything else?" Qin Ming asked, somewhat puzzled.

Flander rubbed his hands together, carefully choosing his words before asking, "You teach at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, so you're well-informed. Do you know... what kind of relationship exists between Xuan Hao and Liu Erlong, the dean of Blue Tyrant Academy?"

"Senior Liu Erlong?"

Qin Ming was taken aback, clearly not expecting Flander to suddenly ask this. He recalled the rumors circulating in Heaven Dou City and answered truthfully:

"The relationship between Xuan Hao and Dean Liu is actually quite dramatic. A few years ago, Xuan Hao led the students of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to fight against Blue Tyrant Academy. At that time, Xuan Hao was only a Soul Master. In the end... the hot-tempered Dean Liu was beaten up by Xuan Hao."

Upon hearing this, Flander's lips twitched violently.

A Soul Master beat up Erlong?! Just what kind of freak is Xuanhao?!

Qin Ming, oblivious to Flander's shock, continued, "However, after that, as the saying goes, 'no discord, no concord,' Xuan Hao and Dean Liu's relationship actually became quite good. In recent years, Dean Liu has occasionally come to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to see Xuan Hao in person. What's wrong, Dean? Why are you suddenly asking about this? Is there a problem?"

Flander's face instantly turned very unnatural, as if he had swallowed a dead fly.

He took a deep breath and said in a dry voice, "Xuanhao keeps pressing Xiaogang, and I suspect... it's most likely because of Erlong."

"Because of Dean Liu?" Qin Ming looked puzzled. "Master and Dean Liu are thousands of miles apart, what could be the connection between them?"

Flander hesitated for a moment, looking at his former most prized student, and finally put aside his pride as an elder. He lowered his voice and briefly recounted the entanglements of the Golden Triangle, the love between Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong, their decision to leave without saying goodbye on their wedding night due to societal ethics, and Liu Erlong's twenty-year wait.

Upon hearing this incredibly melodramatic old story, Qin Ming's expression froze instantly, and he looked extremely unnatural.

He opened his mouth, and it took him a long time to digest this enormous amount of information.

"No wonder..."

Qin Ming exhaled a long breath, his eyes no longer filled with doubt, but instead with a clear understanding.

“Dean, if that’s the case, then Xuanhao’s beating of the master makes perfect sense.”

Qin Ming looked at Flander, his tone even carrying a hint of matter-of-fact: "You may not know, but although Xuan Hao is known in Tiandou City for being domineering and protective of his own, he is also famous for 'helping those in need.' If a friend he considers wronged is wronged, he will definitely stand up for them without hesitation."

"Since Dean Liu wasted twenty years of his youth on the master, and Xuan Hao is a friend of Dean Liu..."

Qin Ming shook his head. "For Xuan Hao to seek revenge on a man who left without saying goodbye years ago and broke his friend's heart for the sake of his friend... In his code of conduct, this is perfectly reasonable and justifiable!"

“If this is the kind of grudge, Dean, I advise you not to get involved. This is no longer a normal academic dispute; it's about settling a personal score. Xuan Hao is in the right, and if he starts hitting someone, he'll only be more ruthless.”

"If you dare to try to stop him, he'll definitely beat you up too!"

Chapter 194 Tang Hao's Speechlessness

……

Upon hearing Qin Ming's final, resolute warning, Flander fell completely silent. If he had previously harbored a sliver of hope that he could use his seniority to his advantage in dealing with Xuan Hao, that hope had now been utterly shattered.

Emotional debts are always the hardest to sever, especially for Liu Erlong, whose youth was wasted by twenty years!

Flanders shook his head with a wry smile and slumped against the wall.

It seems that Xiao Gang has really kicked a hornet's nest this time, one that is not only tough but also adheres to the principles of morality and ethics.

……

the other side.

The exit of the one-on-one duel area in the Soto Arena.

Tang San, who had just finished tonight's solo soul battle, was walking out of the player tunnel, rubbing his slightly sore shoulders.

Although he won the match with his exquisite Ghostly Shadows and Crane Control Dragon Capture, the shadow in his heart had lingered for months since he lost Xiao Wu, and he looked depressed and lonely.

Just as he was looking down, preparing to return to the Shrek rest area.

They bumped right into Xiao Wu, who had just finished her solo battle and was on her way to meet up with Zhu Zhuqing to form a team.

"Xiao Wu..."

Tang San stopped abruptly, his gaze instantly fixed on the beautiful figure he had been longing for.

He hadn't seen Xiao Wu this close for several months.

Although he knew that Xiao Wu had been training with Xuan Hao in the woods outside Soto City all this time, he simply didn't have the courage to go outside the city to find her.

Whenever Tang San thought of Xuan Hao's unfathomable strength and domineering attitude, a strong sense of powerlessness would well up in his heart.

Upon meeting here, Tang San's heart suddenly raced. He opened his mouth, but felt his throat go dry and his legs as heavy as lead. He hesitated, wondering whether he should take the initiative to go up and say hello.

Just as Tang San was hesitating, Xiao Wu had already noticed him.

To Tang San's surprise, Xiao Wu did not deliberately avoid him. Instead, she ran over with light steps, just like before, with a bright smile on her face that was free of any complicated emotions.

"Hey, what a coincidence!" Xiao Wu waved with a smile. "Were you also playing a single-player Soul Arena just now?"

"Ah...yes, that's right."

Seeing Xiao Wu's open and honest smile, Tang San felt even more embarrassed. He rubbed his hands awkwardly and forced a smile as he replied, "I just finished a match and am about to go back."

"How's your competition going lately?" Xiao Wu asked casually, like an old friend.

"It went fairly smoothly," Tang San said, forcing himself to stay alert. "Aside from a few powerful attack-type Soul Masters whose Martial Souls are quite troublesome, I was able to handle most of the other opponents."

"That's good!"

Xiao Wu gave a thumbs up without hesitation, her tone full of affirmation: "Actually, Xiao San, you're really amazing! Although your stats aren't as outrageous as Brother Xuan Hao's, your bizarre techniques and footwork are really hard to deal with. Especially your... those hidden weapons."

At this point, Xiao Wu lowered her voice, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes: "If it weren't for the rules of this Great Soul Arena that prohibit the use of your hidden weapons... I dare say that among those of the same level, at least below the Soul King level, no one could be your match!"

Hearing Xiao Wu acknowledge his strength as before, Tang San's previously lifeless heart couldn't help but flutter slightly, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.

"Xiao Wu, I..."

Tang San was about to say something to continue the conversation when Xiao Wu turned her head away.

She saw Zhu Zhuqing waving at her from afar, so she smiled apologetically at Tang San and said, "Oh dear, Zhuqing is calling me. We need to go prepare for the upcoming two-on-two Soul Battle. Tang San, I'll be going now, see you later!"

After saying that, Xiao Wu didn't even give Tang San a chance to stop her, and turned around and ran towards Zhu Zhuqing.

"..."

Watching Xiao Wu's retreating figure, Tang San's outstretched hand froze in mid-air. The smile on his lips gradually turned bitter, and his eyes dimmed once more.

He could sense that although Xiao Wu's attitude towards him was still friendly, it was only the friendliness she showed to a "friend".

That bond of once being able to talk about anything and being so close was completely severed the day Xuan Hao appeared.

In the end, Tang San said nothing, turned around dejectedly, and dragged his heavy steps toward the Shrek Academy rest area.

……

However, this scene of Tang San and Xiao Wu meeting.

This includes Tang San's depressed and even somewhat dejected state.

Every single word was read into the eyes of a man hidden in a large black cloak a hundred meters away, in a secluded corner.

"That good-for-nothing brat..."

A strong sense of disappointment and frustration flashed in the eyes of the man in the black robe, hidden beneath his cloak.

This man is none other than Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo who secretly protects Tang San!

Tang Hao felt extremely irritated seeing his son's dejected state. He had been hoping that Yu Xiaogang, that so-called theoretical master, could properly enlighten Tang San and bring his mind back to cultivation.