Legend of the Dragon King: I really didn't mean to provoke them!

Upon hearing Zhang Yangzi's voice, Wang Jinxi instinctively wanted to turn around.

However, Zhang Yangzi suddenly opened her arms and hugged him from behind, unable to contain her emotions any longer, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Yang, Yangzi?"

For some reason, Wang Jinxi, who hadn't felt embarrassed about saying so many cheesy things before, couldn't help but blush at this moment.

"Yangzi, what are you doing?"

"No, no, don't do this, it's so embarrassing..."

Zhang Yangzi hugged Wang Jinxi tightly, large tears dripping onto Wang Jinxi's back, "Actually...actually, I haven't been able to cultivate properly these past few days..."

"I'm terrified that you'll choose to cultivate with Tang Wulin!"

"I'm afraid you'll abandon me, and I'm even more afraid that we'll never be able to use the Spirit Fusion Technique again..."

Wang Jinxi grabbed Zhang Yangzi's wrist and turned him around, gently patting his back. "Yangzi, what are you thinking? Don't cry. It's only meaningful if we become stronger together."

Despite the touching scene, Xie Xie retreated, chair and all, behind Gu Yue.

No other reason than that he's too gay!!

In this somber atmosphere, a sudden voice rang in Xie Xie's ears.

"If it were you, given the choice between responsibility and...partnership, which would you choose?"

Xie Xie subconsciously looked up and met Gu Yue's calm yet unfathomable gaze.

Gu Yue stood ramrod straight, not emitting a trace of soul power. Her cold eyes were fixed on him, and her voice was so low that only the two of them could hear it.

Xie Xie was still hiding behind Gu Yue, his face full of resistance to the overly sentimental scene before him.

Upon hearing this, he didn't hesitate for a moment; it almost came out off the cuff, his tone straightforward and frank, making no attempt to conceal his thoughts:

"Me? Of course I'll choose my partner!"

Xie Xie scratched the back of his head and said casually:

"As for a sense of responsibility, it's just that for me. I don't have that many lofty ideals. Responsibility is too abstract and too heavy; it can easily overwhelm a person."

"So for me, protecting my partners is more important than any so-called responsibility. I can't care about anything else."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue's eyes flickered slightly.

She didn't press further, but slowly withdrew her gaze. Her cool and aloof expression remained unchanged, but a faint, almost imperceptible emotion flickered in her eyes.

Chapter 89 Xie Xie: He grew legs and ran over from the corner.

Tang Wulin stood there, watching his companions who were about to leave, his fists clenched tightly.

Guilt and reluctance mingled in his eyes, and his nose tingled slightly. He didn't know what else to say to persuade them to stay, so he could only stare blankly at the two of them, feeling utterly powerless.

Wu Changkong's face showed little emotion, but a faint trace of sadness finally appeared in his usually indifferent eyes.

Just as the room was filled with sadness and reluctance, Zhang Yangzi suddenly broke free from Wang Jinxi's embrace.

He raised his hand and used his sleeve to wipe away the snot and tears from his face, his already red eyes still bearing traces of wet tears.

"No need to transfer schools! Who said we have to separate?"

Zhang Yangzi's firm yet urgent tone abruptly broke the heavy, somber atmosphere.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was instantly stunned.

Wang Jinxi stared in astonishment at Zhang Yangzi, whose attitude had suddenly changed. Just a moment ago, Zhang Yangzi was full of reluctance and farewell, but now he was not leaving.

He asked, puzzled, "Yangzi, what did you say?"

"If I don't transfer schools and continue to be affected, our Martial Soul Fusion Skill..."

Xie Xie also peeked out from behind Gu Yue. He had just looked disgusted by the sentimental scene, but now he was full of doubt.

what's going on?

This scene wasn't in the original story, was it?

Tang Wulin's clenched fists loosened slightly, and his guilt was mixed with a hint of confusion.

Wu Changkong also slightly raised his eyes, his gaze falling on Zhang Yangzi, waiting for him to continue.

Even Gu Yue, who had maintained a cool and aloof expression throughout, raised an eyebrow slightly and slowly shifted her gaze to Zhang Yangzi.

Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, Zhang Yangzi pursed his lips slightly and slowly revealed his backup plan:

“I haven’t been training properly these past few days. It’s not just because I’m afraid you’ll choose Tang Wulin and that we won’t be able to use the Spirit Fusion Technique, but I’ve also been thinking about what to do next.”

"Teacher Wu said before that my martial soul is constantly mutating due to Brother Xie's influence. Brother Xie's dark origin can guide the evolution of my martial soul. Have you forgotten that?"

Zhang Yangzi looked at Wang Jinxi with an exceptionally serious expression, and spoke slowly and deliberately about his second-line plan.

"I've already thought about it."

“If Jin Xi had chosen to continue cultivating with Tang Wulin instead of me and our Martial Soul Fusion Technique, I wouldn’t blame you. I could just join the Xie family and continue cultivating with Brother Xie.”

"Anyway, Brother Xie can help my martial soul mutate and become stronger. Even without the martial soul fusion skill with you, I can still improve myself in this way."

"This way you won't be put in a difficult position, and you won't have to give up better opportunities for me."

At this point, Zhang Yangzi turned to look at Xie Xie.

"Brother Xie, even though Jin Xi has chosen me now, I've decided to join the Xie family with Jin Xi so we can continue to be together!"

Xie Xie tilted his head and slowly typed a question mark.

Xie Xie: ...?

No, I haven't even dug it myself yet!

Besides, aren't you two from the same small family? Won't your family head be furious?

Zhang Yangzi smiled with relief, patting his chest, completely devoid of the embarrassment of crying just moments before, instead exuding a youthful cleverness:

"Don't look at me like that. This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. I've already taken care of this!"

"These past two days, I've secretly asked my family to contact the Xie family, and I specifically sought out Xie Ge's father, Uncle Xie Feng, to explain our situation in detail—"

“Jin Xi was able to mutate to a higher level by cultivating his martial soul under Tang Wulin’s guidance, and I was able to evolve by relying on the dark origin by cultivating under Brother Xie’s guidance.”

"Even if Jin Xi chooses me now, I will go to the Xie family to cultivate with Old Wang!"

As he spoke, Zhang Yangzi became somewhat proud, "Anyway, the Xie family is also in Donghai City, which prevents Tang Wulin's bloodline from affecting them, so it's not really a separation."

"If you really miss me and Lao Wang, just have Brother Xie bring you to the Xie family home during the holidays so you can get together with us."

As soon as he said that, the classroom fell silent for a few seconds, and everyone looked surprised.

Especially Xie Xie.

These days, are there still people willingly following along like a shadow?

When did his father agree? When did the two families reach an agreement? He, the person directly involved, hasn't received a single word from them!

Tang Wulin's tense body completely relaxed, and the guilt and helplessness in his eyes vanished, leaving only joy and relief. "That's great! This way, you don't have to transfer schools!"

Wu Changkong looked at Zhang Yangzi, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashing in his usually indifferent eyes, before returning to calm and nodding slightly.

It must be said that Zhang Yangzi's actions were indeed beyond her expectations.

Zhang Yangzi is more outstanding than she imagined.

Xie Xie finally came to his senses and looked at Zhang Yangzi with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

"So I'm the only one who was kept in the dark? You're incredibly efficient!"

"However... alright, since my father has agreed and the family has been negotiated, you can go ahead."

"I'm going home after the holiday, and then I'll cultivate with you all."

Zhang Yangzi nodded happily.

"Okay, thanks, bro!"

Wang Jinxi stepped forward and hugged Zhang Yangzi tightly again. His voice was hoarse with a sob, but full of genuine emotion: "Yangzi, thank you. I'm so glad you thought of all this."

The sadness and reluctance that filled the room just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by the joy and relief of regaining what was lost.

Because Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi needed to go back to their dorm to pack their things and leave, Wu Changkong simply postponed the second exam to tomorrow and gave all five of them a day off today.

As evening approached, the setting sun began to slant downwards.

Tang Wulin leaned against the windowsill of his dormitory, a sense of dejection welling up inside him for no apparent reason.

Although the matter between Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi was resolved perfectly this time, if it weren't for him, the two of them would still be able to stay at Donghai Academy and study with them.

First it was Na'er, then her parents, and now it's Jinxi and Yangzi...

"Hey?"

"Tang Wulin, why are you crying?"

Just then, a melodious voice came from the playground downstairs.

Tang Wulin subconsciously looked in the direction from which the sound came, and saw Ouyang Zixin in a school uniform waving at him.

"Ah? No..."

He quickly rubbed his eyes, "Senior, I'm fine..."

"Okay, you're alright, come down first." Ouyang Zixin waved to him.

Tang Wulin nodded, released the Blue Silver Grass from his hand and tied it to the window frame. Holding the Blue Silver Grass tightly with his left hand, he jumped down from the windowsill.

"Oh ho, you've got some flair for showing off!" Ouyang Zixin smiled sweetly and stepped forward to tap Tang Wulin's forehead.

As Ouyang Zixin approached, Tang Wulin subconsciously closed his eyes and quickly waved his hand, saying:

"No, I just thought it would be faster this way."

Ouyang Zixin laughed and said, "Okay, let's not talk about that. So what's wrong with you? Why are you so sad?"

Mentioning this, Tang Wulin's heart sank again, and he slowly shook his head.

"It's nothing, it's just that two of my classmates are leaving, and I feel a little sad and reluctant to part with them."

Ouyang Zixin rubbed Tang Wulin's head. "The little guy is quite sentimental. Even though they've left, you can go see them when you have time."

That's life; things are unpredictable.

"Since no one knows what will happen tomorrow, why not live happily every day!"

As she spoke, Ouyang Zixin took Tang Wulin's hand and prepared to walk out of the school.

"Come on, let me take you to eat something delicious!"

Ouyang Zixin's warm palm gently enveloped Tang Wulin's hand, the soft warmth seeping into his heart little by little from his fingertips, easing most of the stuffiness, guilt, and reluctance that had been weighing on his chest.

Halfway there, Tang Wulin suddenly stopped and withdrew his hand slightly, somewhat embarrassed.

He asked earnestly, "Um... senior, can I bring my friend along?"

"no problem!"

Ouyang Zixin readily agreed.

Three minutes later—

Ouyang Zixin stared in disbelief as Tang Wulin carried a handsome young man who looked utterly dejected on his shoulder as he charged toward them.

"Tang, Tang Wulin, did your friend really go voluntarily?"

"Of course! Xie Xie also likes to eat!"

Ouyang Zixin looked at the handsome young man—whose mouth was covered and who was being carried on Tang Wulin's shoulder, wriggling wildly—and her lips twitched slightly.

"Is that so?"

Xie Xie: "Waaaaah!!"

Bullshit! I was sleeping soundly when this guy inexplicably dragged me out of bed and then forcibly carried me all the way here!!