Chapter 43 House Arrest in Wuhun City
Bibi Dong was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, not expecting Yu Xiaogang to come to her because of Liu Erlong. However, she quickly regained her composure.
Bibi Dong wasn't surprised that Chen Yao had sent people to vandalize Liu Erlong's shop.
How could Bibi Dong not guess that Chen Yao's reluctance to kill Liu Erlong stemmed from his fear of her Soul Douluo father?
But killing her was unacceptable; given Chen Yao's vengeful nature, revenge against Liu Erlong was entirely expected.
Bibi Dong had initially been too lazy to intervene, but upon hearing Yu Xiaogang's last sentence, her eyes darkened, and she asked,
"He sent people to kidnap Liu Erlong? When did this happen?"
"Just this afternoon,"
Yu Xiaogang replied angrily.
Bibi Dong's hand clenched slightly upon hearing this. This beast! He claimed to be researching whale glue, but his research turned to Liu Erlong!
In Bibi Dong's memory, Chen Yao, a lecherous villain, clearly hadn't kidnapped Liu Erlong for any good reason.
However, just as Bibi Dong felt an uncontrollable rage about to erupt within her
, a figure staggered towards the gate.
Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Chen Yao. Seeing this
, Bibi Dong relaxed her clenched fist, raised an eyebrow, pointed at Chen Yao, and then looked at Yu Xiaogang, her eyes filled with accusation.
Yu Xiaogang followed Bibi Dong's finger and, seeing it was Chen Yao, his anger flared. He rushed to Chen Yao and demanded sharply,
"Where did you take Erlong! What did you do to her?!"
"Liu Erlong was reported for illegal business operations, and the Spirit Hall naturally conducted a trial as usual. Now that the trial is over, she has naturally returned. Are you satisfied with this answer? If so, step aside. I have important matters to report to the Holy Maiden!"
Chen Yao had no intention of arguing with Yu Xiaogang. His hoarse voice trailed off as he walked towards Bibi Dong.
"Holy Maiden!"
Outside, Chen Yao would always be extremely polite to Bibi Dong, bowing deeply and clasping his hands in greeting.
But as he bent lower, he spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear.
"Take me to your room, quickly!"
Bibi Dong was now quite worldly-wise and could easily tell Chen Yao's state. She raised an eyebrow, then looked at Yu Xiaogang and said,
"Chen Yao said Liu Erlong has already returned. Xiaogang, do you have any more questions?"
"I..."
Yu Xiaogang was speechless for a moment.
"If there's nothing else, you should hurry back and see Liu Erlong. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't keep you company any longer."
With that, Bibi Dong led Chen Yao towards the Spirit Hall.
Walking along the path inside the Spirit Hall, the two maintained a safe distance as they talked.
"Why did you take Liu Erlong away?"
Bibi Dong voiced her doubts.
"Whale glue is thick and needs to be roasted over a strong fire before it can be consumed. Liu Erlong's Fire Dragon Martial Soul is perfect for it, so I asked her to roast the whale glue for me and I ate it. But for a moment, I forgot that whale glue also
has the effect of igniting fire!" Chen Yao said weakly.
"And then?"
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow and asked again,
"Then I came to find you! Hurry up, I'm incredibly strong right now, just bear with it for a bit!"
Hearing Chen Yao's outrageous words, Bibi Dong felt no anger; instead, a subtle smile played on her lips, and her eyes crinkled. Clearly, she was pleased that Chen Yao, in his current state, would rather endure the pain and return to her than touch the nearby Liu Erlong.
Even her steps became noticeably lighter.
Meanwhile, after leaving the Spirit Hall, Yu Xiaogang and his companion rushed towards Liu Erlong's shop. They encountered a distraught Liu Erlong returning from Tianxiang Tower.
Seeing her, Yu Xiaogang, his face filled with anxiety, quickly approached and asked with concern, "Erlong, are you alright? Did that bastard do anything to you?"
Looking at Yu Xiaogang's concerned expression, Liu Erlong was lost in thought. Now you're anxious?
Then why did you insist on following Bibi Dong when I was so unwilling?
If you hadn't joined them, none of this would have happened.
This thought flashed through her mind, but Liu Erlong was quickly startled by her own words.
She now seemed to view everyone and everything with dark thoughts. Even though Yu Xiaogang's concern for her was genuine, she felt inexplicably disgusted by his concern.
"I...I'm fine...After I apologized to Deacon Chen, he let me come back..."
But Liu Erlong didn't show it, burying her terrible malice deep within her heart, forcing a smile.
Hearing this, a pang of heartache appeared in Yu Xiaogang's eyes.
Liu Erlong, who had previously been so straightforward and clear about her likes and dislikes, had now become so timid and hesitant because of Chen Yao.
It was as if the tenacious flame she once burned was about to wither and die out.
But Yu Xiaogang was powerless to change this.
Because behind Chen Yao stood Bibi Dong, representing the entire Spirit Hall!
Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
"Erlong, although we are destined to be apart and cannot be together, you are still my sister, my sister connected by blood! Although I am powerless now, when I am strong enough, I will definitely help you kill this bastard who bullied you, I swear!"
Yu Xiaogang swore silently in his heart, but did not show it on his face. Then he said to Liu Erlong.
"Erlong, since Spirit City cannot tolerate you, then let's leave here and not suffer this injustice!
Although your strength is now mostly gone, with the special nature of my spirit and the help of my new friend, we can definitely start over in another city!"
When Flander saw that Yu Xiaogang finally mentioned him in front of Liu Erlong, he was excited, but his face remained calm. He coughed lightly and spoke.
"My name is Flander, a level 42 agility-type Soul Master."
He introduced himself briefly, then his eyes were fixed on Liu Erlong, watching her reaction.
However, Liu Erlong showed no reaction to Flander.
She also shook her head at Yu Xiaogang's suggestion, then pointed to the Spirit Hall enforcement team patrolling nearby, whose watchful eyes she could vaguely sense.
"When my shop was first vandalized, I already guessed why. I even considered leaving, but unfortunately, if I don't let Deacon Chen vent his anger enough, I might not be able to leave Spirit City."
Liu Erlong's powerless voice revealed a deep sense of helplessness.
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