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

Seeing that Xie Xie wanted to say something, she interrupted him directly, saying, "Let's not talk about this anymore. I brought you some porridge."

"Given your current condition, you shouldn't think about eating anything fancy these next few days."

Gu Yue opened the food box that was placed to the side, filled a bowl with warm lotus seed porridge, and handed it over.

Xie Xie took the bowl and obediently took a sip.

He secretly glanced at Gu Yue.

She was sitting beside him, watching him, the sunlight falling on her dark hair, giving it a soft golden edge.

I must say, Gu Yue is really beautiful.

At least in Xie Xie's mind, Gu Yue was prettier than Gu Yuena.

"Gu Yue." Xie Xie suddenly put down his bowl, looked at her earnestly, and promised, "I promise, next time I will think of myself first and never let you worry again."

Gu Yue looked into his bright eyes, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve slightly, but she quickly suppressed it.

"Thank you, Xie."

She reached out and touched his chest with her fingertips.

"You have to admit it, you must admit it."

"Only I can make you willingly admit defeat."

Xie Xie: ...!!!

After Gu Yue left, Xie Xie experienced the feeling of red warmth for the first time.

Because what she said is true!

Xie Xie frantically rubbed his face, trying to cool himself down. Damn it, could it be... that he's really fallen for Gu Yue?

By evening, Xie Xie was able to get out of bed and walk freely.

As expected of the Light Dragon King, the pinnacle of endurance, his recovery speed is truly authoritative.

Xu Xiaoyan, Xu Lizhi, and even Mu Xi all came to visit him, but Tang Wulin was the only one who didn't come. Xie Xie was also a little puzzled; normally, this guy would be the first to run away.

Xu Xiaoyan didn't know how to answer Xie Xie's question.

In the team competition not long ago, Xie Xie was unable to play, so Gu Yue naturally took his place.

After a whole afternoon of team matches, Xu Xiaoyan was trembling as she hugged her Star Wheel Staff.

Gu Yue, who had been holding back his anger, even forgot to hide his strength and directly pinned his opponent to the ground and beat him.

Tang Wulin was even more ruthless, instantly activating his Golden Dragon Claw and smashing it directly at the opponent's face.

After the team competition ended, Tang Wulin left in a hurry. Xu Xiaoyan thought he was rushing back to visit Xie Xie, but now she knows he wasn't.

And so our little golden dragon has disappeared again, this time without a trace.

Xie Xie was already used to it.

Xie Xie never imagined that it was precisely because of his injury that Tang Wulin was so thoroughly provoked.

In the evening, Wu Changkong came over again.

Because Xie Xie not only passed the ultimate test for heroes, but also obtained the professional certificate of a level three mecha manufacturer, he is now fully qualified to learn another Tang Sect secret technique.

Xie Xie learned the Ghost Shadow Step without hesitation.

He was thinking that although the Ghostly Shadow Steps weren't very helpful to him at the moment, he might be able to combine them with the Snow-Treading Without a Trace to create a unique footwork technique of his own.

After another morning of rest, Xie Xie had regained his basic combat strength.

Tang Wulin finally returned at lunchtime.

Xie Xie could clearly see the fatigue in his eyes, but even more so, joy and excitement.

Tang Wulin gripped his hand tightly, then threw himself into his arms, his voice trembling slightly.

"Xie Xie, wait for me a little longer, I'll be able to protect you soon!"

After a three-second pause, Xie Xie felt a sharp, exploding sound in his mind:

This thing might not be...

Let's lift the second seal on the Golden Dragon King ahead of schedule!

Chapter 126 Not an Old Acquaintance

According to the competition rules of the Tianhai Alliance Tournament, after the first two rounds of elimination matches, the remaining 36 teams will enter the round-robin tournament.

The round-robin tournament is divided into four groups, with nine teams in each group.

Each team will play against the other eight teams in their group.

Winning a game earns you two points, losing a game earns you zero points, and in the bizarre case of a draw, you get one point.

After a single round-robin, each group is ranked by points, with the top four advancing to the round of 16. The final rankings are then determined through a knockout tournament.

Xie Xie and his three teammates successfully advanced to the next round-robin group stage, where they were placed in Group 3.

"Thank you, Xie." Tang Wulin suddenly said, "Gu Yue, Xiao Yan, and I will be going up later. You should rest."

Xu Xiaoyan smiled and nodded, saying with a grin, "And I heard that the final competition will be held at night to ensure a high viewership."

Xie Xie raised an eyebrow.

Judging from their posture, they were either trying to show off their skills or had ulterior motives. But either way, he could at least take a break and relax, so he readily agreed.

Box No. 7 at Tianhai Stadium

The VIP boxes in the stadium are reserved for VIPs only.

The VIP box features a huge glass wall facing the stadium, allowing for a direct view of the game.

At the same time, it is also a soul-guided screen, which can access and watch any match, whether it is ongoing or has already ended.

At this moment, two people were standing in front of the glass of VIP box number seven.

One of them was dressed in white, with long, flowing hair; it was Wu Changkong.

Standing next to her was a woman who also looked to be around twenty-six or twenty-seven.

The woman's long, silver-gray hair was tied into a neat high ponytail, adorned with a light green four-leaf clover hair accessory. Her bright green eyes were clear and lively, with a soft curve at the corners.

She wore a dark Shrek Academy uniform with gold trim, exuding a gentle demeanor, but her face was filled with a look of impending tears.

Because she was Shen Yi, the teacher leading the Shrek Academy team this time.

At the same time, she is also Wu Changkong's junior sister.

After learning about Ye Xinglan's situation yesterday, Shen Yi knew that Wu Changkong would definitely come looking for her, but what she didn't expect was that her senior sister would actually drag her to the training ground and beat her up.

She still remembers the scene.

Wu Changkong, wielding the Heavenly Frost Sword, cleaved open the door of the private room with a single strike, then carried her to the training ground like a little chick.

She never expected that her senior sister would care so much about a young man.

Shen Yi said with a wry smile, "Senior sister, you really don't hold back at all."

Wu Changkong did not reply, continuing to stare at the soul guide screen in front of him, occasionally switching between the match scenes on the screen.

“…Senior sister.” Shen Yi sighed.

"That kid is amazing. Elder Long will definitely be interested in him. Don't you really want to consider taking him to the academy to take a look?"

Wu Changkong finally spoke, but shook his head firmly.

"No, if they want to get into the academy, they should get in on their own merit."

Shen Yi stared at Wu Changkong for a while before tentatively asking, "Senior Sister, are you still holding a grudge against them? Actually, back then, Teacher..."

“I don’t hold a grudge against anyone,” Wu Changkong interrupted directly.

"Even if I were to hate someone, I would only hate myself."

"The reason I'm still alive is because I want to find a way to bring her back to life."

Shen Yi suddenly laughed, "And now?"

Wu Changkong remained silent.

Her gaze no longer fell on the Soul Guidance Screen, but instead passed over the noisy arena and landed on the rest area of ​​Donghai Academy.

There, Xie Xie was slumped in a chair, beef jerky dangling from his mouth, waving a glow stick, trying to blend in with the cheering crowd hired by Long Hengxu.

Shen Yi followed her gaze and instantly understood.

She chuckled softly, the helplessness in her eyes turning into relief: "I knew it. I knew something was wrong when you rushed over with your sword yesterday to settle scores with me."

"You never lose your composure for anyone, except..."

Shen Yi paused, but did not say the name. He simply said softly, "Except for her."

Wu Changkong's eyelashes trembled.

Shen Yi suddenly changed the subject, the smile in his tone faded, leaving only genuine worry: "Senior sister, it's a good thing that things have changed, but don't project the feelings you have for her onto that child."

These words were like an ice needle, piercing Wu Changkong's heart unexpectedly.

She turned her head sharply to look at Shen Yi, her dark green eyes instantly turning icy, and even her voice became colder: "I didn't."

"You have."

Shen Yi did not avoid her gaze and calmly went to meet her.

“Senior sister, I’ve known you for so many years and I’m an outsider, so sometimes I see things more clearly than you do.”

"Your concern for that child is a bit excessive. Yesterday, when you were wielding a sword and hacking at my private room door, the anger and fleeting panic in your eyes were something I'd only ever seen before, back when she had that accident."

"You see her shadow in him, and even more so, you see the fearless, carefree self you once were."

Wu Changkong's breath hitched.

She instinctively gripped the hilt of the Heavenly Frost Sword, which had appeared in her hand without her noticing, her knuckles turning pale from the force.

The cold hilt of the sword pressed against his palm, but it couldn't suppress the panic and confusion surging in his heart.

She wanted to argue.

But the words just wouldn't come out.

But dancing in the sky is dancing in the sky.

She closed her eyes briefly, and when she opened them again, the panic in her eyes had been forcibly suppressed, leaving only a cold calm.

"You're overthinking it." Her voice was completely flat.

"Xie Xie is my student, a very talented child. I just don't want to see such a promising talent wasted because of someone else's mistake."

"...That's all."

Her feelings for Long Bing were a deep and unforgettable longing and obsession.

For her, Xie Xie was a source of pride in watching him grow up, and a deep concern to protect him.

Xie Xie is only ten years old now, what does he know?

It was just a teacher-student relationship.

It's just a little special.

Wu Changkong kept telling himself this in his heart, as if he was trying to convince himself or brainwash himself.

But the uncontrollable trembling of my fingertips, and the rapid beating of my heart...

But it can't fool anyone.

Shen Yi looked at Wu Changkong's profile, at the complex emotions in her eyes that even she herself was unwilling to admit, and did not continue speaking.

Some things she can only figure out on her own.

It's too early now. Let's wait until the child is older... Oh well, let nature take its course.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore." Shen Yi smiled and changed the subject. "The competition has started. Let's see how Tang Wulin and the others perform. I'm quite looking forward to seeing how far these kids can go."