Seeing Liu Erlong's confident demeanor, Yu Luomian couldn't believe it at all.
The Thunderclap Academy was fully backed by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
It was on par with other elemental academies, boasting a century-long history and exclusively admitting noble students—all of them highly talented individuals.
And what was the Blue Tyrant Academy in comparison?Aside from the land and educational resources provided by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, everything else had been built from scratch by Liu Erlong alone.
It had only been established for a little over a decade and primarily admitted commoner soul masters.
What did they have to compete against the Thunderclap Battle Team?
The other members of the Thunderclap Battle Team were sent to rest, while only Yu Tianxin followed along to observe the Blue Tyrant Battle Team.
Soon, Liu Erlong led them to the training grounds of the elite class.
As they watched from the sidelines, seeing the elite class undergoing endurance training, they found it rather dull.
After all, nearly every academy had similar training regimens.
Liu Erlong laughed awkwardly, "Don't underestimate our endurance training. The weights they're carrying were custom-designed by our Teacher Gu."
"They stimulate their potential while ensuring their bodies aren't harmed."
Liu Erlong's words lacked persuasion.
She couldn't help but resent Gu Yuena a little—she had already informed her beforehand that she'd be bringing guests, yet Gu Yuena had still arranged something as mundane as endurance training.
It was as if she didn't take Liu Erlong, the academy's dean, seriously at all.
"Why don't we go see your Teacher Gu instead?"
Yu Luomian chuckled, glancing toward Gu Yuena, who was seated under the shade of a tree.
"Right, right! Let Teacher Gu explain her teaching philosophy to you. I promise you'll be amazed!"
Liu Erlong excitedly led the two of them to meet Gu Yuena.
After introducing both sides, Liu Erlong eagerly said, "Teacher Gu, how about showing them how we train?"
"There's nothing interesting about specialized training."
Gu Yuena replied flatly.
Her teaching was purely for her own interest—the most important part was that it allowed her to spend more time with her husband.
Why should she put on a show for these people?
Did they really think the mighty Silver Dragon King had such patience?
No explanation was needed—she simply wouldn't bother!
Liu Erlong scratched her head awkwardly, sensing Gu Yuena's apparent disinterest in the situation.
She didn't dare pressure Gu Yuena. After all, Gu Yuena was the true treasure of the Blue Tyrant Academy!
"No need to watch then. Every teacher has their own methods, and some don't like outsiders prying—that's completely understandable."
Yu Luomian suddenly said with a warm smile, completely shedding his arrogant demeanor as the second-in-command of an Upper Three Sect.
"???" Liu Erlong looked at Yu Luomian in complete bewilderment.
Even when he had just reunited with his own daughter, Yu Luomian had still acted high and mighty.
But now, why was he suddenly acting… gentlemanly?
"Erlong, it seems you hold Teacher Gu in very high regard. A young woman like her being valued so highly—she must be extraordinarily talented."
"Intelligent and beautiful, she has certainly left a deep impression on me."
Yu Luomian smiled, his expression filled with admiration.
"???" Liu Erlong's eyes widened in shock.
She immediately realized—her scumbag father was no good!
Back then, he had taken a fancy to her mother's beauty, and after she was born, he had left her mother to die out in the world.
Now, with Gu Yuena's unparalleled beauty, how could a man like him not have wicked thoughts?
Looking to the side, she noticed Yu Tianxin occasionally sneaking glances at Gu Yuena.
Clearly, both of them had been captivated by her appearance and demeanor.
"…" Liu Erlong's lips twitched violently.
Gu Yuena, meanwhile, simply cast an indifferent glance at Yu Luomian. This old man, who strutted around like a peacock, couldn't stir even the slightest ripple in her emotions.
In truth, apart from her husband, Gu Yuena didn't believe any man could affect her mood.
She regarded him as no more than empty air.
Her detached and otherworldly presence only made Yu Tianxin's heart beat faster.
A woman who didn't give Yu Luomian any face—how rare!
Liu Erlong quickly interjected, "Mr. Danheng enjoys reading, and he's also interested in music. If he knew that last night at Moon Pavilion, a mysterious gentleman performed an entirely new piece on the piano, he'd surely be intrigued."
"Oh, and by the way, Mr. Danheng is Teacher Gu's husband."
Liu Erlong enthusiastically clarified for Yu Luomian and Yu Tianxin.
"…" Yu Tianxin's face instantly turned pale, his budding affection shattered in an instant.
Yu Luomian frowned, glancing at Gu Yuena with some reluctance before asking,
"Which noble family does Mr. Danheng belong to? I must admit I haven't heard of him before."
Liu Erlong rolled her eyes, snapping, "That's none of your business. What does it matter to you?"
"You…!" Yu Luomian's face flushed with anger.
But Liu Erlong wasn't afraid of him. Their soul power levels were nearly equal, and Yu Yuanzhen always sided with her.
Seeing Liu Erlong's defiant attitude, Yu Luomian fumed—this unfilial daughter! First, she refused to take the Yu surname, and now she showed him no respect at all!
Liu Erlong continued, "Tianxin, do you want to spar with our Blue Tyrant Battle Team's captain? Though there's a big difference in soul power, he's far from weak."
She positioned herself in front of Gu Yuena, shielding her from Yu Luomian's gaze.
In truth, she was doing this for Yu Luomian's own good.
After all, Gu Yuena was a soul master far superior to herself—if he provoked her, he'd be the one to suffer!
"Sure, Aunt." Yu Tianxin forced a smile.
Liu Erlong called over Tailong.
Gu Yuena, uninterested in further discussion, simply instructed all the students to stop training and watch the duel.
The elite class students were eager—their match against the Blue Tyrant Battle Team was tomorrow, and they were excited for the challenge.
Though their individual strength hadn't increased much, their mental fortitude had grown considerably stronger!
In a real team battle, their overall combat effectiveness had risen by at least thirty percent!
Tailong clenched his fists and grinned. "Alright!"
They all moved to the nearby sparring platform.
Despite his burly figure, Tailong looked somewhat tense as he walked beside Gu Yuena.
He carefully asked, "Teacher Gu, should I use any specific strategy?"
This was his master's wife, and beyond that, he deeply respected and admired Teacher Gu.
Gu Yuena chuckled softly and shook her head. "There's no need."
"Huh?" Tailong was stunned.
"Just fight your own way. You won't win against him. Without teammates, you're easy to target."
Gu Yuena stated mercilessly.
"Teacher Gu, I'll give it my all!" Tailong said earnestly, his face flushed.
Gu Yuena merely shook her head, disinterested.
As the two combatants stepped onto the stage, the elite class students cheered for Tailong.
Yu Luomian seized the moment to strike up conversation again, smiling, "Teacher Gu, Erlong has been boasting about your battle team. She seems to think they can even defeat the Thunderclap Battle Team."
Liu Erlong shot him a glare—she was sitting between them, and he was still trying to chat her up?
"The Blue Tyrant Battle Team should be able to win." Gu Yuena said calmly.
"What?"
Yu Luomian chuckled at her words.
Confidence was good, but blind confidence would only lead to crushing defeat!
Liu Erlong, however, was overjoyed, exclaiming, "Teacher Gu, it worked?!"
Gu Yuena nodded slightly. "Yes. But that's only part of the reason. More importantly, Thunderclap Academy's elemental attributes are too singular—they can be easily countered."
"That's wonderful! Did you hear that? We're going to win!"
Liu Erlong smugly declared to Yu Luomian.
Yu Luomian sneered disdainfully, thinking to himself that this so-called Teacher Gu was nothing but a pretty face. How could she make such a judgment without even seeing the strength of the Lan Ba Battle Team members?
At that moment, the match in the arena was reaching its climax.
Yu Tianxin's dragon claws crackled with lightning. After just a few exchanges, Tai Long was already paralyzed, his body nearly stiff.
"Fall!" Yu Tianxin continuously swung his fists at Tai Long.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Tai Long kept retreating, unable to counterattack at all. He was pushed all the way to the edge of the arena. Yu Tianxin grabbed his arm, preventing him from falling off.
"Thank you for the match," Yu Tianxin nodded at Tai Long.
Tai Long's face was flushed red. He had been utterly beaten by Yu Tianxin, completely powerless to resist.
Compared to Yu Tianheng, Yu Tianxin was calmer and more composed.
Though he lacked Yu Tianheng's overwhelming aura, he still cast a suffocating shadow of defeat over Tai Long.
"I may have lost, but our team will definitely win!"
Tai Long muttered.
Yu Tianxin smiled faintly and did not respond.
From Tai Long to the so-called genius students, he found them all rather unimpressive.
There was no way the Lan Ba Battle Team could compare to the Thunderclap Battle Team.
Was his aunt just... daydreaming?
Liu Erlong's expression stiffened slightly. She whispered to Gu Yuena, "Even if we were going to lose, this was just too humiliating."
Gu Yuena shook her head slightly, indifferent.
Yu Luomian smiled without saying a word, his gaze lingering on Gu Yuena's face, his eyes flickering with unknown intentions.
Noon.
As usual, Gu Yuena brought food to the library to have lunch with Dan Heng.
The two sat together, eating while Gu Yuena shared amusing stories.
Most of the time, Dan Heng would just nod, though he would occasionally take the initiative to speak.
Whenever he did, Gu Yuena would become very happy.
"…Husband, tomorrow, the Lan Ba Battle Team that I coach will spar against the Thunderclap Battle Team. Who do you think will win?"
Gu Yuena gazed at Dan Heng with her large, expectant eyes.
Dan Heng shook his head and said, "I don't know anything about the Thunderclap Battle Team, so how could I have an opinion?"
Gu Yuena huffed lightly, placed an oyster on his plate, puffed out her cheeks, and playfully whined, "Can't you just blindly side with me?"
Dan Heng thought for a moment, then replied, "Then I think you'll win."
Gu Yuena giggled and was about to say something when—
A figure suddenly appeared in front of the service counter.
It was none other than Yu Luomian.
When Yu Luomian saw Gu Yuena and Dan Heng, a smile spread across his face.
Dan Heng immediately saw through the insincerity hidden behind that smile.
Moreover, the way Yu Luomian was scrutinizing him was extremely unpleasant.
Gu Yuena's brows furrowed slightly. She hadn't expected this detestable old man to actually come looking for her.
A flicker of killing intent surfaced in her heart.
"What are you doing here?" Gu Yuena asked icily.
Yu Luomian's smile stiffened on his face. He was the second-in-command of one of the Three Upper Sects, yet Gu Yuena never showed him a single trace of respect.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Yu Luomian of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan," Yu Luomian said, turning his gaze toward Dan Heng.
A hint of superiority flashed across his face.
He had followed Gu Yuena here, only to discover that this peerless beauty's husband was nothing more than a library clerk?
This was what people called a heaven-sent opportunity!
He refused to believe he couldn't take Gu Yuena for himself.
Even if Gu Yuena was naïve, Dan Heng should at least know who he was, right?
There was no way this little couple could afford to offend him!
Dan Heng simply uttered, "Oh," and asked, "Do you need something?"
"…"
Yu Luomian's expression stiffened even further. Dan Heng didn't recognize him either? Or just didn't care?
This was getting awkward. As a man of status, he had to maintain his dignity.
"I'm simply interested in Teacher Gu's teaching abilities. I heard that she has come here, so—"
Gu Yuena didn't even let him finish and interrupted with a frown,
"I have absolutely no interest in you, nor do I wish to converse with you. Wherever you came from, go back there."
Dan Heng gently patted Gu Yuena's soft hand and said, "It's best to be polite."
Then, turning to Yu Luomian, he said, "Mr. Yu Luomian, please leave. We do not wish to engage with you."
Gu Yuena was amused and playfully punched Dan Heng's shoulder.
"Husband, you're so bad!"
"…"
Yu Luomian took a deep breath, his forehead veins bulging in anger.
He was being ridiculed by two nobodies?
He had humbled himself to come here with a smiling face, and this was how they treated him?
At that moment, Yu Luomian's temper flared up.
After all, his so-called gentlemanly demeanor was merely an act—he was never a good person to begin with.
Given his status, taking Gu Yuena by force wouldn't be all that difficult, would it?
Just then, a rough, booming voice echoed from behind.
"Who the hell are you? Annoying my lord and lady?"
Yu Luomian's face darkened further. He turned sharply to see—
Tai Long.
Dan Heng and Gu Yuena could tell who it was just from his voice.
Now, with the sound of heavy footsteps approaching, Tai Long quickly arrived.
He glanced up and down at Yu Luomian and sneered.
"Why are you like a clingy bandage that won't come off?"
"Didn't my Master and Mistress already tell you? They don't want to talk to you. You're not worthy. Get lost!"
Tai Long rolled his eyes, completely unconcerned about Yu Luomian's status.
Yu Luomian raised his arm, pointing at Tai Long, his whole body trembling with rage.
This was utter humiliation!
In his fury, he unleashed Soul Saint-level soul power.
Tai Long was startled but quickly composed himself. He stared at Yu Luomian in surprise but refused to back down. He shouted loudly,
"So what? Just because you're a Soul Saint, you think you can attack people in a library?!"
His booming voice drew the attention of many onlookers.
Yu Luomian's face twisted as if he had swallowed a fly. He was completely infuriated, but he couldn't actually make a move in public.
"Fine! Fine! Fine!"
With a cold snort, he flicked his sleeves and stormed off.
Tai Long spat on the ground, nearly hitting the back of Yu Luomian's shoe.
"Pah! What a joke. A toad trying to eat swan meat!"
Gu Yuena watched Tai Long's performance and secretly nodded in approval.
This little follower—she would accept him on behalf of her husband!
Not afraid of trouble at all!
(End of Chapter)