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

She was holding him in her arms, her voice so low it was almost a whisper, repeating it over and over again:

"I'm sorry, Xie Xie."

"Sorry……"

Ten years ago, she failed to protect Long Bing; ten years later, she still failed to protect Xie Xie.

The warm liquid dampened Xie Xie's collar.

He froze completely.

Xie Xie's raised hand remained suspended in mid-air, unable to come down for a long time.

He could smell the familiar minty scent in Wu Changkong's hair, feel her icy fingertips gripping the back of his clothes, and hear the faint sobs she was suppressing in her throat.

Three months.

He experienced three heart-wrenching months in another time and space.

Wu Changkong, in reality, guarded a completely unconscious version of him for three whole months.

Xie Xie felt a lump in his throat, as if something was blocking his heart.

Xie Xie's nose suddenly stung with tears. The grievances, pain, and fear that had been building up for three whole months finally found an outlet at this moment.

His hand, which had been suspended in mid-air, slowly fell, gripping Wu Changkong's clothes tightly at the back. He hugged her back with all his might, his voice hoarse as if it had been rubbed with sandpaper:

"Teacher Wu, I miss you."

"I really...miss you so much."

Before she could finish speaking, hot tears fell onto Wu Changkong's neck.

He first suppressed his slightly trembling shoulders, his sobs muffled in his throat, and then he could no longer hold back, burying his face in her arms and crying uncontrollably like a child who had finally found someone to rely on.

Wu Changkong's body trembled violently, and he tightened his arms even more, almost embedding him into his own bones and blood.

Her cool fingertips gently stroked his soft hair, again and again.

"I'm here."

Wu Changkong spoke softly, his voice trembling like never before.

"I'm here."

The day Long Bing left, her world collapsed.

It was Xie Xie who barged in unreasonably and pieced her shattered world back together, bit by bit.

She has already lost once.

She absolutely cannot afford to lose it a second time.

What if Xie Xie leaves too...

She's really going to go crazy.

Chapter 141 Three Years Pass in the Blink of an Eye

Three years later.

Donghai Soul Island Science and Technology Park.

A black-haired boy of about thirteen years old was dragging another brown-haired boy who looked about the same age but seemed to have no will to live.

The black-haired boy's steps were steady and heavy, and the brown-haired boy being dragged along was practically hanging on him.

"Hey Little Golden Dragon, is it really necessary to get so excited about accumulating enough contribution points? It's not even eight o'clock yet." The boy being dragged along groaned weakly, his head drooping like a cat that hadn't woken up yet.

Tang Wulin supported her steadily with his arm, and said somewhat helplessly, "Xie Xie, after the final exams, we'll be going to Shrek City."

"It's just finals..."

"Holy crap, final exams?!"

Xie Xie suddenly snapped out of his daze and instantly stood up straight, freeing himself from Tang Wulin's embrace.

I was so sleepy last night that I forgot about it!

Feeling the warmth in his palm disappear, Tang Wulin lowered his eyes slightly, twitched his index finger gently, and then naturally lowered his hand.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up!" Xie Xie grabbed Tang Wulin's hand and rushed towards Xuanshi Tangmen Technology Co., Ltd., which was not far away, without looking back.

Three years have left clear marks on the two thirteen-year-old boys.

Tang Wulin's height has grown to 1.72 meters, a full head taller than he was three years ago.

Her once chubby face had fully matured, her jawline had become clear and sharp, but her fair skin seemed even more delicate than it had been three years ago, and her shoulders had broadened considerably.

His gaze was much more composed than before; his dark eyes had lost their childishness and gained a heavy sense of responsibility.

But whenever he looked at the boy in front of him, his eyes always revealed a gentle smile.

Thirteen-year-old Xie Xie had already grown to 1.75 meters tall, with a slender and upright figure, a typical example of someone who looks slim in clothes but muscular when undressed.

His dark brown, tousled hair, with its natural curls, lay loosely on his forehead, with a few unruly strands sticking up and falling down to brush against his thick, long eyelashes.

When the sunlight falls, the ends of your hair will have a light golden-brown sheen, like crushed warm caramel.

Xie Xie's eyes are long with slightly upturned corners, giving him a youthful cunning and nonchalance.

The moment he looked up, his dark green pupils shone like emeralds soaked in an icy spring, dazzlingly bright.

What Tang Wulin liked most was Xie Xie staring at him with those dark green eyes, seeing his own reflection in them.

The two ran all the way to a small, dark blue building.

There was no one at the door; the dark blue glass door was closed.

Tang Wulin and Xie Xie stepped forward at the same time and placed their right hands on the glass door.

A bright blue light flashed, followed by a lazy voice:

"Oh? So early today?"

Xie Xie scratched his brown hair, which had grown quite a bit and was slightly frizzy: "Alright, Uncle Cao, hurry up and open the door. We have our final exams later."

"Alright, alright, come in."

The glass doors slid open silently to both sides.

Tang Wulin and Xie Xie stepped in, passed through the familiar metal corridor, and took a special elevator to a room. After fingerprint verification again, a large screen appeared.

Tang Wulin's eyes immediately became impatient, and he was the first to place his hand on it.

A cold, mechanical electronic voice suddenly filled the room:

"Identifying identity..."

The screen in front of me flickered and then displayed Tang Wulin's data.

"Verification successful".

"Outer disciple: Tang Wulin. Age: thirteen years, five months and six days."

"Total Contribution Points: 14,670. Available Contribution Points: 7,863. Level: Outer Sect Steward, Level 4."

"Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass, Soul Power Level 28. Control-type Battle Soul Master, Great Soul Master."

Xie Xie followed suit and placed his hand on it as well.

"Verification successful".

"Outer disciple: Xie Xie. Age: thirteen years, four months and one day."

Total contribution points: 10,554. Available contribution points: 8,554. Level: Outer Sect Steward Level 5.

"Martial Soul: Light Dragon Blade, Shadow Dragon Blade. Level 36 dual-type battle soul master with agility and power attack, Soul Master."

Three years have passed, and not only has Tang Wulin become a Level 4 Blacksmith, but Xie Xie has also become a Level 4 Mecha Maker.

It has to be said that having a second job is indeed very lucrative.

With the added intelligence support from his family, Xie Xie naturally earned more contribution points than Tang Wulin.

Tang Wulin decisively chose to submit the mission, and then exchanged for the Thousand-Year Earth Dragon Tendon and the Thousand-Year Sea Dragon Marrow. With this, he only needed one more spiritual item—the Thousand-Year Green Vein Vine—to break through the second seal.

After doing all this, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

Then an electronic voice popped up, congratulating Tang Wulin on his promotion to Level 5 Outer Sect Steward.

The higher the level, the more resources and permissions you will have.

Xie Xie was promoted to a fifth-level outer sect steward six months ago. He has already learned four of the six great skills of the Tang Sect, and he is only missing the Xuan Yu Palm and the Hundred Solutions to Hidden Weapons.

Not only Xie Xie and Tang Wulin, but Xu Xiaoyan also joined the Tang Sect.

Although she joined a year later than the other two, she is now a Level 3 Deacon of the Outer Sect because of her special Star Wheel Ice Staff Martial Soul.

However, because Xu Xiaoyan is currently trying to reach level 30 and has been cultivating very diligently, she did not come along.

Immediately afterwards, the two quickly returned to Donghai Academy.

Wu Changkong, Xu Xiaoyan, and Gu Yue were already waiting in the classroom.

Upon seeing the two return, the five of them set off together for the Spirit Pagoda.

"Final exams, 24-hour survival time at the Spirit Ascension Platform during the riot period. Anyone who comes out early doesn't need to go to Shrek City." Wu Changkong was as indifferent as he was three years ago.

Xie Xie grinned and leaned closer: "Teacher Wu, if it's more than 24 hours, can we get a few more days off?"

Wu Changkong glanced at him.

"Have."

Upon hearing this word, Xie Xie's eyes lit up instantly.

"My reward is either a one-on-one duel between you and me, or a one-on-one duel between you and the three of them. You have to choose one." After saying that, Wu Changkong continued walking forward without looking back.

Xie Xie was embarrassed and immediately chased after him.

"Teacher Wu, don't be so heartless!"

"Teacher Wu, you're the best! Please consider their suggestion!"

"Teacher Wu..."

Xie Xie was chasing after Wu Changkong, chattering incessantly, so he naturally couldn't see the smile on her lips ahead.

Tang Wulin and the other two beside him also laughed.

Gu Yue walked beside Tang Wulin, her waist-length black hair tied into a high ponytail, looking neat and tidy.

She has grown up compared to three years ago.

Although she still looks a bit immature, girls naturally develop earlier than boys, and her slender figure is almost perfect.

Perhaps due to her age, Gu Yue is no longer as lively as before, but has become more serene.

Of course, this is under normal circumstances.

But as soon as Xie Xie dared to speak, Gu Yue would break down in an instant.

Xu Xiaoyan is different. Because of her equally eccentric personality, Xie Xie would always bring her along whenever he caused trouble, which has led to her now being as famous as Xie Xie at Donghai Academy.

These two are a demon orb and a witch.

Whenever the two of them get together alone, you can soon hear their wicked, chuckling laughter.

They are also recognized as childhood sweethearts throughout the entire college.

Chapter 142 Re-entering the Riotous Ascension Platform

The five of them arrived at the Spirit Pagoda with ease.

Just as they arrived at the entrance of the Spirit Pagoda, Xie Xie's eyes suddenly lit up, and he moved closer to Gu Yue.