The Three-Eyed Golden Lioness was in a foul mood.
Of course, it wasn't solely because of the content in Ao Yao's diary. More so, it was because she felt ignored—her earlier question in the group chat had been completely overlooked by everyone. Even the Master had offered no response to her inquiry!
This left her feeling both irritated and utterly vexed.
What on earth did 'walking through the wrong door' even mean?!
Why did these people clearly know the meaning but refuse to tell her?
Troubled by this question, the Three-Eyed Golden Lioness found it hard to focus on the contents of the diary book.
The love triangle between Wang Qiuer, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Donger, and Wang Qiuer saving Huo Yuhao with her heart's blood—that was her business. What did it have to do with me, the Auspicious Beast Three-Eyed Golden Lioness?
Wait, that might not be entirely true.
After all, with that Sea God Tang San around, there was no telling when she might turn into the mindless Wang Qiuer, trotting off to sacrifice herself for Huo Yuhao.
Since it concerned her own safety, she really ought to pay more attention.
It's just... the Master was utterly unreliable. She really needed to find a way to get to Ao Yao's side and have him protect her.
But the problem was... how could she slip away unnoticed right under the Master's nose?
Telling the Master directly... probably wouldn't work. Yet, without the Master's permission, she had no way to sneak off at all!
Sigh...
The Three-Eyed Golden Lioness couldn't help but sigh inwardly. With the limited capacity of her little brain, she truly couldn't devise a foolproof plan. Might as well go back to obsessing over what 'walking through the wrong door' really meant.
This question, the Three-Eyed Golden Lioness felt, was one she could definitely figure out the answer to.
[Come to think of it, it makes sense. Since the other treasure trove, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, has already become the Tang Clan's backyard, it's only natural this treasure trove wouldn't escape Tang San's grasp either.]
[However, his involvement truly made the entire Qiankun Asking Love Valley plotline seem downright vulgar.]
[Take Ning Tian and Wu Feng for example. Wu Feng has liked Ning Tian since childhood and is very clear that her feelings for Ning Tian are of a romantic nature. The Qiankun Asking Love Valley is supposed to be the place where the God of Love fell. Even if the God of Love fell due to a lover's betrayal, wouldn't such genuine love resonate even more with Wu Feng?]
[Yet, because of so-called 'worldly conventions,' they forcibly changed Ning Tian from a woman into a man, prettifying it as a way for Ning Tian and Wu Feng to be together... This isn't just vulgar, it's downright Heaven-Defying, okay?]
[What worldly conventions... It's simply that the two of them weren't powerful enough to silence the gossipers. Instead of changing Ning Tian's sex into a man, wouldn't it be better to give a reward, allowing Ning Tian to evolve her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and let Wu Feng's talent advance enough to become a powerful Spirit Master?]
Ning Tian, who had just gotten up and was about to groom herself, froze mid-action. The wooden comb in her hand clattered to the floor. Her mouth fell slightly open, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
Ao Yao had mentioned before that she would become a man in the future, but Ning Tian hadn't taken it too seriously, merely burying the thought deep in her heart.
She never imagined this was how it would happen...
And... Little Feng actually liked her?
Ning Tian subconsciously swallowed, turning her head to look at Wu Feng beside her.
Wu Feng's face was flushed, and her gaze was somewhat evasive.
Seeing this, Ning Tian knew Ao Yao hadn't been wrong.
Little Feng really did like her!
Years of confusion finally found an answer at this moment. Ning Tian finally understood why Wu Feng had always been willing to stay by her side since childhood, why she would look uncomfortable whenever Ning Tian talked to other peers within the Sect, and why Wu Feng had seemed so despondent after Ning Tian decided to regard Ao Yao as her partner.
So, Little Feng had always liked her, and she had never noticed?
"Little Feng, you..."
Ning Tian's voice trembled slightly. In such a situation, who could possibly remain calm?
Wu Feng took a deep breath. The evasiveness in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by unwavering determination.
"Yes, I've always liked you."
After saying this, a trace of bitterness appeared on Wu Feng's face. "But I know it's impossible between us. You are the young sect master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, destined to become the Sect Master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School in the future, shouldering the burden of the entire Sect. By your side shouldn't be a woman like me."
"Although Ao Yao made it sound easy, worldly prejudices and the gaze of others are not so easily erased. Probably only a Limit Douluo standing at the pinnacle of the continent could make everyone shut up."
"Xiao Tian, you're right. Ao Yao... he truly is a great partner. He has outstanding looks, formidable strength, and with the existence of the diary book, his future is limitless. You, Xiao Tian, can also grow stronger through the diary book's rewards."
"You don't need to feel any burden. For me, as long as I can keep watching over you, always be by your side to protect you, that's enough. Actually... I've long anticipated this day would come."
Wu Feng shook her head, her expression a mix of loss and melancholy. "Ao Yao knows too many things. For him to let you learn of my feelings for you through his words... isn't surprising."
Little Feng really admitted it!
Ning Tian's heart was in turmoil.
Did she like Little Feng?
The answer was yes. Little Feng had grown up with her since childhood. Whether it was Sect drills or venturing out to hunt Spirit Beasts, Little Feng would always use her own body to shield Ning Tian, protecting her from countless dangers.
In Ning Tian's heart, she had long regarded Little Feng as her most important friend and companion.
But these feelings were definitely not romantic love, and it was difficult for them to transform into that.
Faced with Wu Feng's heartfelt confession, Ning Tian found herself at a loss for words.
Moreover, an unprecedented worry surfaced in Ning Tian's heart.
Now, she knew about this, and Little Feng had poured out her heart, revealing her hidden feelings.
After this, could their relationship really return to how it was before? Could they really be like they used to be?
How should she act around Little Feng from now on?
For a moment, Ning Tian's mind was a tangled mess. She could only sit woodenly at the table, her gaze somewhat dazed as she stared at her reflection in the mirror.
Seeing Ning Tian's silent reaction, Wu Feng offered a pained smile. "I'm sorry, Xiao Tian, for causing you trouble. I... I'll withdraw from Shrek Academy and return to the Sect. I'll try not to appear before you."
With that, Wu Feng turned to leave, her expression desolate.
But these words and Wu Feng's actions jolted Ning Tian back to reality. A look of urgency appeared on her face.
"Little Feng! That's not what I meant, I just..."