It's important to note that Ning Rongrong's father is the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and also the teacher of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. In terms of status and position, even Xue Beng would have to treat her with respect when they met.
Noticing the situation, Yu Xiaogang, who was standing nearby, glanced at Xiao Wu. After confirming that she was unharmed, he spoke up, "Let's consider this matter closed. As for Xue Beng, I'll have someone deal with him later. You don't need to worry about it anymore."
Neither Yu Xiaogang nor Flender wanted to escalate the issue. After all, they were still studying at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and provoking the imperial family would only lead to trouble.
That said, they had no intention of letting Xiao Wu's humiliation slide. They had their own ways of handling it.
Seeing this, Xiao Wu didn't press further.
As for seeking revenge on Xue Beng—she wasn't even sure if she should anymore. After all, the one who had taken her first time was Tang Yin. Xue Beng had practically just set things up for him.
The thought made Xiao Wu's expression grow even more complicated whenever she looked at Tang Yin.
Beside her, Tang San noticed Xiao Wu occasionally glancing at his elder brother. He felt a strange unease but couldn't quite put his finger on it—or perhaps he simply refused to entertain the possibility.
At that moment, everyone's attention shifted to the cat girl, Chen Duo.
Chen Duo sat close to Tang Yin, clinging to his arm as if it were her only source of security. This was her first time meeting these people, and she had already decided that Tang Yin was her man. Around them, only he could make her feel safe.
"I plan to keep her with me. She'll stay with my foster mother, and in the future, she'll be part of our group."
Getting Chen Duo into Heaven Dou Royal Academy wouldn't be difficult for Tang Yin. His relationship with Dugu Bo alone was enough to make it happen.
"Xiao Wu, you and Zhuqing should head back and rest. I'll take Chen Duo home first."
With that, Tang Yin bid farewell to the others and left with Chen Duo, heading toward the residence he shared with his foster mother, A Yin.
Seeing Tang Yin leave, Xiao Wu had no desire to stay either. Still in need of rest, she called for Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong to return to their dorm.
Though Tang San wanted to accompany Xiao Wu, he couldn't very well follow her into the girls' dormitory. He could only ask Ning Rongrong and Zhuqing to take good care of her.
Soon after, the others dispersed as well.
"Teacher, something about this situation feels off to me."
Once only Yu Xiaogang and Tang San remained in the room, Tang San voiced his thoughts.
"Hmm, there is indeed something unusual about it. But, Xiao San, as long as Xiao Wu is safe, that's what matters most. As for the others, don't dwell on it too much for now. Your priority should be training and preparing for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Understood?"
Yu Xiaogang was well aware that something was amiss. But in his eyes, none of that mattered—the upcoming tournament was the real focus.
Tang San could only nod in agreement before leaving to continue his cultivation. As for his suspicions, he would have to investigate them himself later.
Meanwhile…
Tang Yin had already brought Chen Duo back to the residence he shared with his foster mother, Ah Yin.
Upon hearing that Tang Yin had returned, Ah Yin had gone back to prepare food for him. But when she saw him return with a cat girl in tow, she was visibly surprised.
"Who is…?"
"Her name is Chen Duo. From now on, she'll be living with us."
Tang Yin then explained Chen Duo's situation to Ah Yin. Of course, he had no reason to hide anything from her.
When Ah Yin learned that Chen Duo had already been intimate with Tang Yin and would now be living with them, she smiled warmly and took the girl's hand, leading her upstairs.
"You can stay in this room from now on."
"I'm Tang Yin's foster mother. If you'd like, you can call me that as well. Or, if you prefer, you can just call me 'teacher.'"
Chen Duo nodded quietly.
Under Ah Yin's guidance, she began familiarizing herself with the place.
Time passed quickly.
Half a month went by in the blink of an eye.
During that time, Chen Duo had grown completely comfortable with A Yin and Tang Yin, becoming a full-fledged member of their small family.
On a daily basis, she assisted A Yin with teaching duties at the academy, acting as her aide.
As for Tang Yin and Xiao Wu, though they saw each other frequently over those two weeks, they acted as if nothing had ever happened between them—still addressing each other as "Xiao Wu" and "Big Brother."
But Tang Yin knew this was only temporary. After all, his Green Light System still had two uncompleted missions.
Xiao Wu would be his.
The most significant development during this period was Zhu Qing's soul power breaking through to level 38.
At first, Zhu Qing had tried to keep it a secret, even asking Ning Rongrong not to mention it. But secrets never stay buried for long, and eventually, word got out.
Aside from Ning Rongrong, no one knew the real reason behind Zhu Qing's rapid advancement.
Naturally, speculation ran wild—had she stumbled upon some kind of rare opportunity?
Dai Mubai, however, was far from pleased when he learned that Zhu Qing had caught up to him and was on the verge of surpassing him.
He remembered all too clearly what Tang Yin had once said: "If she trains with me, I guarantee she'll surpass you within a year."
Now, he couldn't shake the suspicion that Zhu Qing and Tang Yin were involved in some way.
But without proof, there was nothing he could do.
At the residence of the three beauties of Shrek…
Half a month later, the incident involving Xiao Wu seemed to have been forgotten. Life at Heaven Dou Royal Academy continued as usual.
As for Prince Xue Beng, ever since that incident, he had rarely shown up at the academy—no one knew why.
That evening, after leaving Zhu Qing's room, Ning Rongrong didn't return to her own quarters. Instead, she headed straight for Tang Yin's residence.
Her soul power had now reached the peak of level 29, and she was on the verge of breaking through to level 30. Soon, she would need to hunt for her third soul ring.
It was then that she recalled how Zhu Qing had skyrocketed to level 38.
She had actually planned to seek Tang Yin's help half a month ago, but Xiao Wu's situation had delayed things.
Now, she had made up her mind.
She would take the initiative and ask Tang Yin to help her cultivate.
Before long, she arrived outside his door.
Knock, knock.
The sound pulled Tang Yin out of his meditation.
Ah Yin and Chen Duo were still working at the academy's office.
Who could it be at this hour?
Without overthinking it, he got up and went to open the door.
The moment he did, he froze.
Ning Rongrong stood at his doorstep.
What was she doing here alone, in the middle of the night?
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