...
Ning Rongrong took in everyone's expressions and continued to advance the plot at the right pace: "Grandmaster studied diligently in the Spirit Hall for ten years, and his research on various spirit theories has indeed reached a very profound level. In addition, he was young at the time, yet he possessed such extensive knowledge, and he had that melancholy air of unfulfilled ambitions..."
Ning Rongrong deliberately drew out her words, her tone carrying a hint of ambiguity:
"I heard that he even won the favor of the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall at the time because of this, and the two had a very close relationship."
Therefore, during that period, many high-ranking officials in Wuhun City, out of respect for the Holy Maiden, were willing to respectfully call him 'Master of Theory'.
The name "master" gradually spread from there.
"He actually had a relationship with the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall?" Zhao Wuji's eyes widened.
However, Ning Rongrong's tone suddenly turned heavy as she said, "But this period of glory didn't last long.
Later, the Spirit Hall gathered thousands of elite spirit masters for a major event and marched across the sea to attack an overseas immortal island.
However, they suffered a devastating defeat and lost many soldiers. Fewer than a hundred people escaped back to Spirit City alive."
"At that time, this master also happened to be involved in that operation with the main force."
Ning Rongrong looked at Yu Xiaogang's increasingly pale face and continued, "Shortly after that crushing defeat, the Grandmaster was suddenly and publicly expelled from the Spirit Hall by Qian Xunji, the former Pope of the Spirit Hall at the time, and was strictly ordered to be expelled from the Spirit Hall!"
"As for what he did that led to the Pope personally ordering his expulsion... I don't know what the unspeakable secrets are, and Brother Xuanhao didn't tell me in detail either."
Ning Rongrong shrugged and looked at Yu Xiaogang:
"Of course, judging from the way the master is now, he is obviously unwilling to make this disgraceful past public."
All eyes were once again focused on Yu Xiaogang, filled with various speculations.
Ning Rongrong gave him no chance to catch his breath and immediately began the next, even more explosive story.
"After leaving the Spirit Hall, the disheartened Grandmaster wandered the continent. By chance, he met Dean Flander and Dean Liu Erlong, who were also traveling.
The three like-minded young people traveled together and quickly developed the special 'Trinity Spirit Fusion Technique'."
"With this unique skill, the name of the Golden Iron Triangle began to resound throughout the Soul Master world. And in the process of spending time together, both Grandmaster and Dean Flander developed a deep affection for the cheerful Dean Liu Erlong."
Ning Rongrong glanced at Flander, who had remained silent, and sighed, "But feelings can't be forced.
In the end, Dean Liu Erlong fell for this learned master.
And Dean Flander, to fulfill his brother's wishes, magnanimously chose to withdraw and silently offer his blessings."
Upon hearing this, the initial excitement of listening to gossip gradually gave way to a hint of doubt.
This plot isn't right!
Since the two were already in love, and Flander, their biggest rival, had voluntarily withdrawn, why did this trio eventually fall apart?
Could it be that their relationship broke down during their time together?
As if she could read everyone's mind, Ning Rongrong smiled slightly:
"Everyone must be very curious now, since the two of them were in love and there were no obstacles, why did they not only fail to be together in the end, but also completely part ways and never speak to each other again?"
Ning Rongrong's voice suddenly lowered, "The answer is simple, but also extremely melodramatic."
"Because... Dean Liu Erlong is actually the illegitimate daughter of Yu Luomian, the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present, including Tang San, underwent a dramatic change in expression!
"Yu Luomian's illegitimate daughter?!"
Zhao Wuji exclaimed in surprise.
"And Master is the son of Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen? Then wouldn't they be..."
"That's right." Ning Rongrong sighed. "This is the most despairing and melodramatic part of the whole story.
The two of them are blood-related cousins!"
"Moreover, what's even more dramatic is that the person who stood up in public to expose this cruel truth at their wedding was none other than Yu Luomian himself!"
Upon hearing this shocking secret, the entire cafeteria fell silent, with only the heavy breathing of the crowd remaining.
This kind of ethical tragedy, which only appears in the mouths of the most vulgar bards, actually happened to the Golden Trio!
"but..."
Ning Rongrong turned her gaze to Liu Erlong, her tone carrying a hint of sincere respect,
"Even though the truth was revealed in front of everyone, Dean Liu Erlong did not back down at all!"
"She remained resolute! She didn't care about worldly opinions or gossip.
She announced to everyone on the spot that she would be with Yu Xiaogang no matter what!
For this relationship, she even went so far as to completely sever her father-daughter relationship with Yu Luomian!"
Ning Rongrong took a deep breath and turned to stare intently at Yu Xiaogang.
"But... just when Dean Liu Erlong was fighting against the whole world for love, and even abandoning her family, our erudite 'master' who usually seemed so aloof..."
"He didn't leave a single word, like a coward... he just ran away on the spot."
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became incredibly subtle and oppressive.
Everyone looked at Yu Xiaogang with a mixture of complexity and disdain.
Just then, Xiao Wu raised her hand at the perfect moment, her face full of "confusion" as she asked the most crucial question:
"I don't understand... why? Why did Master run away?"
Xiao Wu blinked her innocent big eyes and said in a naive tone, "Didn't Dean Erlong already publicly announce that he was severing ties with the family?
Since they're not family anymore, why can't they be together?"
Hearing Xiao Wu's naive words, the old teachers from Blue Tyrant Academy sitting next to her all looked a little awkward.
Tang San felt even more embarrassed and quickly leaned close to Xiao Wu's ear to whisper a reminder:
"Xiao Wu, don't talk nonsense. Severing ties is just an empty threat.
But in terms of biological blood relations, Dean Erlong and Teacher... are still cousins.
This is absolutely not allowed within the secular etiquette of Douluo Continent; it constitutes incest."
"Ah? I see..."
Xiao Wu nodded as if she understood, but then she threw out an even sharper question, directly targeting Yu Xiaogang:
"But if it's really because you're afraid of being scolded... then the master shouldn't have run away in the first place!"
Xiao Wu stared with her bright red eyes, her logic so clear that it was impossible to refute her:
"Dean Erlong, a girl, isn't afraid of worldly opinions, and she has already stood up so resolutely and bravely to face it together with him.
What is he, a grown man, afraid of?! Why did he run away?"
"And..." Xiao Wu pouted, "Even if he really can't get over that hurdle in his heart, what will happen to Dean Erlong if he runs away and leaves her all alone?"
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere at the scene became beyond delicate; it was extremely tense.
Everyone knows that Xiao Wu is usually a bit of a naive girl, and she often speaks without thinking.
But undeniably, the two questions she's throwing out now are absolutely brilliant, hitting Yu Xiaogang right in the back!
Yes, Liu Erlong, a woman, defied the world at her wedding, willing to completely sever ties with her biological father to uphold this relationship.
As the male protagonist in this relationship, Yu Xiaogang, it's one thing not to stand up and protect you, but to actually turn around and run away?!
Is this something a human being could do?!
Just when everyone's contempt for Yu Xiaogang reached its peak, Ning Rongrong stepped forward again and took over the task of leading the attack.
She walked up to Yu Xiaogang, crossed her arms, and looked down at him.
"To be honest, Master, I've never understood this, and I'm really curious about it," Ning Rongrong said calmly.
"What were you running for? Why were you running?!"
"If you truly believe that your relationship is wrong and absolutely cannot continue because of that blood relation, then why don't you show some manly responsibility, stay here openly, and make things clear with Dean Erlong?!"
"Why didn't you cut her off directly and tell her that you two couldn't be together?
Instead, you chose to slip away like a rat in the street?
And you didn't even hear from her for decades!"
"Do you know how many open and hidden attacks and vicious rumors you've endured alone in Tiandou City for the past twenty years, leaving Dean Erlong as your only woman?!"
"How can you act like a man?!"
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