Douluo: Dragon King's Star Devouring Wings

Chapter 701 Good News: He Got Married
Within Tang Wulin's spiritual sea, Old Tang was carefully observing Tang Wulin practicing the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.

"It is indeed the authentic Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique of the Haotian Sect. This should be a closely guarded secret of the Haotian Sect. I really don't know where she learned it from," Old Tang said with emotion.

"Teacher is the strongest, he's incredibly powerful!" Tang Wulin shouted.

"Alright, alright," Old Tang said, a hint of doting in his eyes as he looked at Tang Wulin. "Since that's the case, I'm relieved. You can start by learning from her. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me. But don't tell anyone else about me."

"Can't even the teacher tell me?" Tang Wulin asked somewhat dejectedly. There was a time when he didn't even have a single teacher willing to teach him properly at the Junior Soul Master Academy.

Now that he has so many teachers, Tang Wulin really wants to share his joy with others.

Old Tang said, "This matter is too strange, perhaps..."

"Or what? I've known about you for a long time, why are you acting so mysterious?" Before Old Tang could finish speaking, a cool voice with a hint of teasing interrupted him.

Golden light gathered within Tang Wulin's spiritual sea, eventually transforming into the shape of the Eternal Phoenix Feather.

"Teacher!" Tang Wulin was visibly excited when he saw Qian Gu Huang Yu arrive.

"Thank you for looking after Wu Lin," Old Tang said, bowing slightly to Qian Gu Huang Yu.

Although Lao Tang doesn't yet understand what his relationship with Tang Wulin is, it doesn't stop him from feeling that he should take care of Tang Wulin.

"It's my duty, Wu Lin is also my disciple," Qian Gu Huang Yu said with a smile.

Then, Qian Gu Huang Yu suddenly looked at Tang Wu Lin with a smile, and Tang Wu Lin suddenly had a bad feeling.

Qian Gu Huang Yu laughed and said, "Wu Lin, since you can still cultivate in the spiritual space, how about I guide you to cultivate during the day and you cultivate here at night?"

Looking at Qian Gu Huang Yu, who had transformed into a ruthless teacher, Tang Wulin's expression instantly froze on his face.

[For the first time, I had teachers willing to guide me properly; for the first time, I realized my spiritual world was different. Shouldn't these two wonderful things, combined, lead to a blissful paradise? How could this be?]

Seeing that Tang Wulin had become a person who had lost his dreams, Qian Gu Huang Yu was too lazy to continue teasing Tang Wulin and said, "Alright, alright, I'll stop joking."

"What brings you here today, Your Excellency?" Old Tang asked, looking at Qian Gu Huang Yu.

Qian Gu Huang Yu said, "It's nothing, I was just in a hurry last time and didn't have time to say hello properly."

"I hope you will take good care of this child in the future."

"You're too kind. Helping this child grow is the meaning of my existence," Old Tang said.

Those who have read the original novel, like Qian Gu Huang Yu, naturally know that Old Tang and Tang Buddha are different. Compared to Tang San, Old Tang truly cares for Tang Wulin and doesn't have many ulterior motives.

Therefore, Qian Gu Huang Yu didn't mind showing a bit of magnanimity.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about your existence. I'm not that bored," Qian Gu Huang Yu said, seeing that Old Tang seemed hesitant to speak.

"That would be best," Old Tang said.

...

The next day, after Tang Wulin finished his evening cultivation and got up, he felt full of energy.

Old Tang has told Tang Wulin that he cannot watch over him for long periods of time due to insufficient energy, but he also told him that he can call on him directly if there is any problem, and he will also help when Tang Wulin is in danger.

Although Tang Wulin felt a little regretful, he was still very happy to have a private tutor like Lao Tang to help him, and he accepted the situation calmly after saying goodbye to Lao Tang.

I will definitely become stronger, and then I can stabilize Old Tang's condition!

...

The Academic Affairs Office.

"Teacher Wu, Teacher Long, please be sure to accept this student. After the academy's investigation, she is definitely qualified to enter Class Zero," Long Hengxu solemnly said to Wu Changkong and Long Bing.

Class Zero is currently the most popular class in the entire Donghai Academy. Not only is their strength among the top in Donghai Academy, but they are also among the best in the entire Tianhai Alliance.

Most importantly, Class Zero has two top-tier connections: Jia Lin and Tang Wulin.

Jia Lin's teacher, Su Youli, is the current emperor's most beloved younger sister; their relationship is practically heaven-sent. Tang Wulin's teacher, Qian Gu Qingfeng, is the most powerful divine craftsman of our time.

In other words, there is an awkward situation for Class Zero of Donghai now: although Long Hengxu and Yu Zheng are school leaders, they do not have the authority to transfer personnel in Class Zero.

Although they were not very satisfied with Wu Changkong's attitude, Su Youli and Qian Gu Qingfeng obviously had no objections to Wu Changkong.

This could lead to a situation where, if they rashly make adjustments to the teaching staff of Class Zero, it would displease the two bigwigs.

After they picked up the students, they didn't even need to do anything themselves; they only needed to express their dissatisfaction with Donghai Academy.

There were plenty of people who would voluntarily help them clean up Donghai Academy.

Therefore, even though Long Hengxu, as the head of the intermediate department, was Wu Changkong's direct superior, he still had to be polite to Wu Changkong.

Wu Changkong glanced at the timid-looking girl standing next to Long Hengxu, her head bowed, and said coldly, "My class only accepts monsters, not ordinary people. Do you really think she can do it? She's only at the first ring."

Wu Changkong was also very confident. Now, apart from Jia Lin, who was a terrible player, the rest of Class Zero were at least two-ring Soul Masters. It would be inappropriate to bring in a one-ring Soul Master at this time.

Upon hearing this, Long Hengxu frowned and said, "Teacher Wu, forgive my bluntness, but although you are the one teaching Class Zero, it is not just your responsibility."

"The college has put in a lot of effort to support Class Zero, and you should trust the college's judgment."

Long Hengxu was also helpless. This was a candidate sent by the school board, and he was at a loss for words!

By listening carefully, Wu Changkong could tell that Xu Xiaoyan was the daughter of a board member of Donghai Academy, and Long Hengxu simply couldn't refuse her.

"You have connections, but I don't?" Wu Changkong's lips curled slightly as he said, "Director Long, have you discussed this matter with Wu Lin's two teachers?"

Long Hengxu was speechless for a moment. He really didn't know how to bring this up with Su Youli and Qian Gu Qingfeng.

Although Wu Changkong was proud, recent events had made him realize that in the Douluo Empire, his status was ultimately no match for that of the emperor.

Although he valued the students in Class Zero, how could he not see that to those two, Xie Xie and the others were merely accompanying the Crown Prince in his studies?
"Wu Changkong, I am the Dean of Students!" Long Hengxu was truly taken aback. He had two living fathers at school, which was bad enough, but now a teacher dared to give him attitude?
"Director, you'll regret this!" Wu Changkong's words were not unfounded. If he really angered Su Youli and Qian Gu Qingfeng, he would have something to cry about later.

Upon hearing this, Long Bing quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "The director believes that students should choose the academy, and the academy should also choose the students, especially since Class Zero has been established for quite some time." "New students who want to join need not only the academy's approval, but also the approval of the teachers and classmates."

Long Hengxu nodded in obvious satisfaction upon hearing this. Although the meaning was the same, it sounded much better.

Wu Changkong looked at Xu Xiaoyan and said, "Xu Xiaoyan, right? I'm giving you a chance. Within a month, you must gain my approval and the approval of the other students in Class Zero. Otherwise, no matter what your background is, you will not be my student, understand?"

Xu Xiaoyan kept her head down and didn't dare to look up when she heard this. She just nodded timidly, her little head almost buried in her chest.

"Come with me. I'll arrange a dormitory for you." As he spoke, he didn't even say goodbye to Long Hengxu before turning around and walking out.

Xu Xiaoyan quickly followed Wu Changkong and left.

Seeing Wu Changkong leave, Long Bing immediately smiled apologetically at Long Hengxu.

Watching them leave, Long Hengxu wasn't angry at Wu Changkong's rudeness. On the contrary, a smug smile appeared on his face as he said:
"I don't care. It seems Wu Changkong cares a lot about Class Zero! Otherwise, he wouldn't have yielded in this roundabout way. Good, it's good that you care. Caring means you'll do your best. The dean and I are looking forward to your performance."

“We will do our best,” Long Bing said cooperatively.

Long Hengxu said, "Xu Xiaoyan is a child of the Xu family and a member of the academy's board of directors, so we must give her this opportunity, but if it really can't be..."

Long Hengxu nodded to Long Bing, and Long Bing understood what he meant. Xu Xiaoyan was a top-tier connection, so they couldn't refuse to give her face.

But the opportunity has been given; whether she can stay is up to her. After all, in Yu Zheng and Long Hengxu's eyes, Class Zero is far more important than the Xu family.

Hearing this, Long Bing felt relieved. She didn't want her hard work to be criticized or interfered with at will.

After Long Bing left, Long Hengxu picked up his soul communication device, sat up straight, and dialed a number.

"Dean, hello. I have an idea. After a semester of training, we've invested a lot of effort in Class Zero, but isn't the academy's board of directors constantly questioning your decisions?"

"I think it's time to give Class Zero a chance to shine and also test whether they're worth our continued investment. What do you think?"

"Yes, that's my idea. Let them go. It's not a sure thing, but they're young! As long as their grades aren't too bad and they play in our academy's style."

"Moreover, Jia Lin is there to back me up. I did some research and found that there are no students with fourth rings in the intermediate academies of the entire Tianhai Alliance."

"By then, we'll let everyone know that Donghai Academy has such strong teaching capabilities and faculty. When we recruit new students next semester, will we still have to worry about not having more geniuses coming?"

"Yes, yes, I'll start making arrangements now."

Long Hengxu looked out the window, his eyes revealing a kind of 'wisdom'.

...

Xu Xiaoyan followed Wu Changkong into the dormitory building, looking around with curiosity at everything. She had also been to school before, but it was just an ordinary school. Her elders at home doted on her too much and never wanted her to suffer even the slightest grievance.

It was only after her martial soul awakened and underwent constant changes that she was forced to embark on this path.

Xu Xiaoyan was initially quite resistant to this. However, after meeting Wu Changkong today, that resistance quickly disappeared.

"Wow, he's so cool! The dance teacher is really handsome and cool." She felt her heart pounding.

"I have good news for you." Just as Xu Xiaoyan was swooning, a voice suddenly rang out.

"What?" Xu Xiaoyan asked instinctively.

"He is married."

"Huh—???!!!" Xu Xiaoyan, who had suddenly lost her dream, let out a sharp, explosive sound.

"Long Bing, why are you suddenly bringing this up?" Wu Changkong looked at his wife with a hint of reproach.

“Alright, you go check on Wu Lin and the others first. I’ll show her around the academy.” Long Bing said.

Today was supposed to be a normal class day, but since Long Bing and Wu Changkong were both called away by Long Hengxu, Tang Wulin and the others were allowed to train on their own first.

"This will be your dormitory from now on." Wu Changkong didn't leave immediately, but instead pushed open the dormitory door and went inside.

He felt he needed to make the girl face reality; they wouldn't spoil her like her previous teachers had.

Xu Xiaoyan followed her inside. To her surprise, she found that there was only one bed in the dormitory, but everything else was provided—the conditions were so good it was almost unbelievable.

When did student dormitories become this nice? I was already treated specially in my previous college, but I only had a room for two!
"Remember this: everything you have achieved is because of Class Zero. You only have one month left." Wu Changkong left these words behind and turned to leave, leaving Xu Xiaoyan somewhat stunned.

Looking at Xu Xiaoyan, who was somewhat dazed, Long Bing couldn't help but chuckle. He took her hand and said slowly, "He has always been a person who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Don't take it too seriously."

Xu Xiaoyan nodded slowly and said, "I will definitely stay here!"

After Xu Xiaoyan finished packing her things, Long Bing said, "Let's go. I'll show you around Donghai Academy. Whether you stay here or not, I hope you can have an unforgettable campus life."

Xu Xiaoyan blinked, then nodded seriously.

Although Donghai Academy is very large, it is still small for Class Zero. They have their own classrooms and training grounds.

Long Bing then took Xu Xiaoyan to the classroom and training room, and on the way back, showed her the library and the cafeteria.

This is all the locations a fully-fledged Class Zero student needs to know.

Please explore the remaining locations another time.

...

After a brief stroll around the academy, Long Bing, on his way back to the dormitory with Xu Xiaoyan, happened to run into the Class Zero students practicing on the playground.

At this moment, Jialin was sitting under a big tree, silently watching Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and the remaining two second-ring Great Soul Masters from the original Class One deal with Wu Changkong, who was suppressing his strength.

After nearly a semester of study, Tang Wulin and the others have improved their combat skills and can now keep Wu Changkong at the fourth level of combat.

ps
They won't use the East China Sea Grand Tournament as a pretext; it'll just be a pure fish-skinning game. They'll just have the narrator say they won the championship.

(End of this chapter)