Without even thinking, Dugu Yan nodded.
"Sure, I don't want to stay at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy anymore either."
"Yan Jie!"
"Yan Jie!"
Oslo and Yufeng looked devastated. Dugu Yan was too heartless!
They hadn't done anything wrong, had they?
"This has nothing to do with you."
Dugu Yan raised her hand to rub her forehead, then glanced sideways at Yu Tianheng, who still looked like he was questioning life itself.
"Lingling, why don't you come with me to Shrek Academy as well?"
Dugu Yan said teasingly.
She and Ye Lingling were very close—best friends.
"Sure!"
Ye Lingling agreed immediately, without any hesitation.
Dugu Yan froze, staring blankly at Ye Lingling.
"Huh? Lingling?"
"Lingling, are you leaving us too?!"
Oslo and Yufeng were practically in tears. Losing Dugu Yan was one thing, but now Ye Lingling, the possessor of the world's strongest healing-type Martial Soul, was leaving too?
Without the two of them, what would happen to the Emperor Team?
"You know why I came to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy in the first place," Ye Lingling said softly, ignoring Oslo and Yufeng. She lowered her head and stared at her toes.
Dugu Yan suddenly understood.
She looked at Ye Lingling, then glanced at Dai Mubai. Good grief, I thought you were my best friend, but you're here to steal my man!
Yes, Ye Lingling had entered Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to find a protector—a strong man capable of protecting her.
Dai Mubai fit Ye Lingling's ideal perfectly.
Suddenly, Dugu Yan remembered something and looked at Dai Mubai again.
She recalled that Dai Mubai already had a fiancée, but that wasn't really an issue.
On the Douluo Continent, it was completely normal for powerful men to have multiple wives and concubines.
With that in mind, why not pull her best friend into the mix as well? That way, they could share a common position in Dai Mubai's heart and weigh even more together!
"That's great, Lingling!"
Dai Mubai scratched his head. The speed at which women could change their attitudes was truly faster than flipping a book.
What exactly had Dugu Yan been thinking just now? Her expression changed so quickly.
"Do you want to go back to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to pack your things?" Dai Mubai asked.
The two girls nodded. While most of their valuables were stored in their soul tools, they still had a few personal items left in their dormitories.
"Let's head back now, Mubai. We'll pack our things and then go to Shrek Academy!"
Before Dai Mubai could say anything, Dugu Yan had already made the decision eagerly.
Her way of addressing him had also changed from "Young Master Dai" to "Mubai," indicating how much closer their relationship had become.
Ye Lingling said nothing but nodded her agreement.
The Blue Tyrant Academy was located in Heaven Dou City; the name change had taken place over a year ago, so Dugu Yan and the others were well aware of it.
Since Dugu Yan had spoken, what else could Dai Mubai say?
"Alright, I'll go with you. Afterward, I'll take you both to Shrek Academy."
"Okay!" ×2
The three of them chatted as they walked off toward Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was not located within the city itself but on a mountain just outside of Heaven Dou City.
Once Dai Mubai, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling disappeared into the distance, Yu Tianheng finally snapped back to reality.
Clenching his teeth, he staggered to his feet, still injured.
Staring at the three figures moving further and further away, Yu Tianheng instinctively wanted to chase after them. But with his injuries, he could only stumble and falter.
"Yan is leaving Heaven Dou Imperial Academy…"
He had vaguely heard those words earlier while in a daze.
It was hard for him to believe.
After all, he had come to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy for Dugu Yan's sake!
Otherwise, wouldn't it have been better for him to join Thunderclap Academy?
Aside from Yufeng and the others, who else at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was even worth associating with?
"Will we meet again, Yan?"
Staring at Dugu Yan's fading figure, Yu Tianheng murmured to himself.
"The next time we meet, I want you to be happy… okay?"
Gradually, his pace and voice slowed, the emotion in his words thick with sorrow.
"Yan, you must be happy, you must be!"
Oslo and Yufeng stood nearby, utterly baffled.
"Isn't this a bit much?"
They knew Yu Tianheng's pursuit of Dugu Yan was more complicated than just romance.
In large clans, marriage often wasn't about love—it was a matter of political alliances and family interests.
"Be happy, live happily…"
"Even if your world no longer includes me, it's okay… you must still be happy!"
"Yan! Yan!"
"Yan, without you, how will I live?!"
"Yan!"
Wounded and heartbroken, Yu Tianheng finally collapsed to the ground, unable to chase after them any longer.
With that, he passed out.
Oslo and Yufeng exchanged a glance before reluctantly picking Yu Tianheng up and carrying him back to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
If they remembered correctly, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were heading back to pack their things. To avoid running into them, they decided to walk as slowly as possible.
Time passed, and by the time Dai Mubai brought Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling to Shrek Academy, it was already close to half past midnight.
"Knock, knock, knock…"
"Old Zhao, open the door!"
Zhao Wuji, half-asleep, opened his door groggily. He couldn't understand why Dai Mubai was showing up at his door at 12:30 a.m.
When he saw Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling standing next to Dai Mubai, Zhao Wuji couldn't help but rub his eyes.
"Xiao Bai, where did you kidnap these two girls from in the middle of the night?"
Zhao Wuji blurted out without thinking.
Dai Mubai's eye twitched, black lines appearing on his forehead. No matter how much of a rascal I might be, I wouldn't do something like that!
"Old Zhao, look closely and see who they are!"
"???"
Zhao Wuji looked at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, still confused. Ye Lingling was wearing a veil, so he couldn't see her face clearly.
But Dugu Yan… she did seem strangely familiar!
"Teacher Zhao, nice to meet you. My name is Dugu Yan."
"Teacher Zhao, nice to meet you. My name is Ye Lingling."
"Dugu Yan? Ye Lingling??"
"I remember now! Isn't she the granddaughter of Poison Douluo, Dugu Yan, and the one with the world's strongest healing Martial Soul, Ye Lingling?!"
"Xiao Bai, you… how did you kidnap them?!"
"Old Zhao! You…"
Dai Mubai smacked his forehead. What on earth was Zhao Wuji thinking?!
"They're here to enroll at Shrek Academy, report in, and arrange for dorms!"
"Oh~"
Zhao Wuji scratched his head, finally understanding. So, these two girls had come here to study.
"Xiao Bai, you should have said so earlier! You nearly scared me to death!"
Zhao Wuji muttered irritably.
He had been worried about offending a Title Douluo and a direct heir to a major clan. That was something he, Zhao Wuji, might not have been able to handle…
(End of Chapter)