Tang Wulin quickly caught up with Gu Yue, grabbed her arm, and frowned, "Gu Yue, what happened just now? I remember you said that you felt this way!"
Gu Yue's behavior just now was too strange. I'm afraid there's a hidden secret behind it!
Gu Yue turned her head, her beautiful eyes growing colder. She glanced at him calmly and said, "That's just your imagination. I never admitted to anything!"
At that moment, she felt as if all her secrets were exposed to Xu Sheng...
I must know that my true identity is the Silver Dragon King, and once that's revealed, there's no telling if I can stay at Shrek Academy!
This wouldn't just affect the purpose of my visit, but also...
So, she didn't want to continue the discussion, as it would be easy to let something slip during conversations with Xu Sheng!
Tang Wulin's eyes reflected a complex emotion, "Gu Yue, after everything we've been through, can you still not trust Teacher Xu? Even if there were something scandalous, he wouldn't disclose it!"
Gu Yue paused, then said expressionlessly, "It's not about not trusting Teacher Xu, but truly, there's nothing special between us. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first."
Finishing her words, she broke free from Tang Wulin's grasp and left without looking back...
Watching her leave, Tang Wulin rubbed his head and smiled bitterly, "What on earth is going on? Just when our relationship was starting to thaw."
Now, he clearly felt the rift between them was deeper than before!
...
After leaving, Gu Yue leaned her whole body against the wall, her delicate body trembling constantly...
Suddenly, a voice echoed in her heart, coming from another personality!
"How long do you plan to hide this? Or are you too afraid to face Tang Wulin and the others?"
Gu Yue clenched her fists, a hint of confusion in her eyes, "I... I don't know, but I'll conceal it as long as I can."
When her identity is exposed, it might be time to part ways with Tang Wulin and the others!
The other personality sighed with resignation, "Why put yourself through this? After all these years, Teacher Xu must have noticed something, which is why he brought it up!"
Gu Yue took a deep breath, covering her chest with her hand, "I know all this... But I'm the hope of the Soul Beast Clan! I can't risk everyone's lives on this gamble!"
Xu Sheng might accept her, but can her companions, the class members, and the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion accept her soul beast identity?
All this is unknown!
Moreover, if something happens to her, the hope of the Soul Beast Clan's revival would be very slim!
The other personality fell silent...
After a while, it spoke again, "We're one and the same. I know what's in your heart very well, and I hope you won't regret it one day!"
Gu Yue shouted coldly in her heart, "Enough! I will bear the burden you refuse, so stop peeking into my heart!"
Though they are essentially the same person, she deeply dislikes the other probing her innermost thoughts!
Seeing the other personality didn't respond, her expression reverted to an icy demeanor as she headed towards the direction of the Blacksmith Association...
Finally managing to win over Zhen Hua, it's time to let him play his role...
...
On the other side, as Xu Sheng gently placed Dai Yun'er on the bed, intending to leave...
Seeing this scene, she bit her lip and said with some disappointment, "Wait, Elder Xu, are you going back?"
Xu Sheng smiled slightly, "No, since I've promised His Majesty the Emperor, I'll naturally stay at the imperial palace for a few days. However, staying in Her Royal Highness the Princess's chamber all the time seems a bit discourteous."
Almost immediately, Dai Yun'er replied excitedly, "Elder Xu, I don't mind!"
Realizing her words might be misconstrued, her face turned a rosy red, looking very cute!
Frantically, she explained, "No... It's not like that. I meant that Elder Xu is my savior, how could I mind you being here?"
How could she mind? She would love for Xu Sheng to be with her all the time!
Xu Sheng pressed his thin lips together, "Her Royal Highness is indeed amusing. However, since I will stay in the imperial palace for a few days, I wonder where I should reside?"
It seems the Xingluo Empire's emperor intentionally wanted to foster a closer bond between himself and Dai Yun'er; otherwise, how could he not have noticed something like this?
However, this plan is bound to fail, as he has no special feelings for Dai Yun'er!
The reason he saved her was merely to ensure the normal conduct of Xingluo Land's exchange competition!
Upon hearing this, Dai Yun'er hung her head, muttering softly, "Actually, Elder Xu, you could stay here. After all, it's a bedroom... and the place is quite large."
Then, she quickly waved her hands to clarify, "But Elder Xu, don't overthink it, I just feel reassured with you here!"
Occasionally recalling the torment from the evil Soul Master the previous day, a heavy shadow rose in her heart!
Yet, whenever Xu Sheng was by her side, she would experience an unprecedented sense of security...
Xu Sheng's heart softened, and he reached out to rub Dai Yun'er's head, "Her Royal Highness's trauma stems from the evil Soul Master's torment. A period of recuperation will surely help!"
His body exuded an irresistible charm, directly making the inexperienced Dai Yun'er fall into a gentle trance, unable to extricate herself!
But before she could enjoy it for long, the palace's door was suddenly pushed open, accompanied by an urgent male voice...
"Sister, are you in the room? I heard you were captured by an evil Soul Master. Are you hurt?"
The visitor was a young man with a gentle face, mingled with a hint of imposing presence!
He was none other than Dai Yun'er's brother, the future emperor heir of the Xingluo Empire, Dai Yueyan!
However, when he saw Xu Sheng, who was caressing Dai Yun'er, his eyes instantly became sharp...
In a cold voice, he asked, "Who are you? Why are you in my sister's chamber?"
He was well aware of his sister's character, and it was impossible for her to act coquettishly in front of others!
Yet, this man was in her chamber, engaging in such intimate acts, something was definitely off!
Hearing his familiar voice, Dai Yun'er was suddenly startled and explained, "Brother, don't misunderstand, this is Elder Xu from the Sea God's Pavilion. He's the one who saved me!"
Upon learning that Xu Sheng was an Elder of the Sea God's Pavilion, Dai Yueyan displayed a look of surprise but still frowned, "But just now you two..."
Dai Yun'er immediately understood that her brother might have been misled, nervously twirling a strand of her hair as she said, "No... It's not like that. Elder Xu was just using Soul Power to heal my Sea of Consciousness."
Dai Yueyan squinted, thinking deeply, "My sister always twirls her hair subconsciously when she lies, she must have taken a liking to this Elder Xu!"
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