Chapter 2294 You didn’t tell me earlier

Three days later, at the Upper Secret Realm of Dao Yi Academy.

High in the sky, the two gazed at each other from afar.

Dressed in purple, Xiao Junchou held a long sword, his sideburns fluttering, exuding elegance and grace. He had accepted Chen Qingyuan's advice, shaved his beard, and paid attention to his appearance. Although his face was wrinkled, his heroic spirit remained, and he was mature and handsome.

He has a nickname: Love Addict.

In this lifetime, I will only be devoted to one person.

Unwavering in belief.

He was not a lecherous man; otherwise, with his abilities, countless beautiful women would have been willing to accompany him, and he would not still be single today.

Directly opposite Xiao Junchou was Yan Ximeng, the former dean of Dao Yi Academy.

Yan Ximeng wore a light blue, high-waisted ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), her face was fair and flawless, her eyes were like bright stars in a deep abyss, her hair was tied up in a high bun, and her hair ornaments were adorned with jade beads.

Hundreds of wisps of white mist drifted around her, sometimes obscuring her delicate figure, making her appear and disappear, a scene of breathtaking beauty.

A graceful figure amidst the clouds, her flowing robes fluttering in the wind.

She possesses an amazing ability to preserve her youthful appearance; time has left no trace on her face. However, her eyes hold a sense of world-weariness that seems incongruous with her delicate and tender features.

At the edge of the secret realm, a group of powerful figures from Dao Yi Academy gathered together, watching the two about to clash and discussing heatedly.

"How many rounds do you think Senior Brother Xiao can last?"

"That depends on Senior Sister. If she uses her full strength right from the start, she can suppress Senior Brother Xiao in three moves at most."

"Senior Brother Xiao is really stubborn. He pursued Senior Sister his whole life, wasting all his best years. Was it worth it?"

“Our senior brother is loyal, unlike you who falls in love with every girl you see.”

The elders chatted amongst themselves, none of them believing that Xiao Junchou could win.

Xiao Junchou has been suppressed by Yan Ximeng his whole life, how could he possibly turn the tables in a short time?

The current dean, Zhao Yichuan, remained hidden in the shadows, fully aware of his master's past with Uncle Xiao, and sighed inwardly, "Alas!"

"After all these years, old man Xiao still hasn't won over the dean. He's really useless!"

The person standing beside Zhao Yichuan was dressed in a dark brocade robe, tall and handsome. He was the Dragon King, named Fu Changge.

Those who know him well call him Lao Hei (Old Black).

Old Black was once a snake egg brought back by Yan Ximeng. It hatched at Dao Yi Academy, grew up safely, and achieved success in cultivation.

On one occasion, Lao Hei spoke ill of Yan Ximeng behind her back and was suppressed for many years, forbidden from going out to play. During this time, Zhao Yichuan always took the time to chat and play with him, and their relationship became extremely good.

Later, Chen Qingyuan came to Daoyi Academy and formed a deep friendship with Lao Hei.

It was because of Chen Qingyuan that Lao Hei was touched by a trace of the Dragon Emperor's karmic connection, and the gears of fate changed from then on, transforming step by step until he became a true dragon of this era.

Old Hei knew all about Xiao Junchou and Yan Ximeng.

"If you're so capable, say those words in front of Uncle Xiao."

Zhao Yichuan glanced at Lao Hei beside him, not regarding him as some kind of dragon lord.

There is no such person as the Dragon Lord in the territory of Dao Yi Academy; there is only Little Black.

"Old Xiao can't beat me."

Recently, Lao Hei went home for a visit and happened to hear about this matter. Of course, he had to join in the fun and couldn't miss it. Although he was the current Dragon King, all sorts of trivial matters were handled by the Eldest Princess.

The eldest princess of the Lihai Dragon Clan, she and Lao Hei became Daoist partners many years ago.

With the eldest princess in charge, the tribe remained peaceful and free from any internal strife. Old Hei had become a hands-off leader, living a comfortable and leisurely life that many envied.

"So, do you dare to beat up Uncle Xiao?"

Zhao Yichuan retorted.

Old Black: "......"

Being able to win and being able to fight are two different things.

If Lao Hei dared to disrespect his teachers, the old men of the academy would strip him of his dragon skin with a united effort. Besides, he wasn't one to forget his roots; he knew that without Dao Yi Academy, he wouldn't be where he was today.

Do you think old man Xiao can win?

Getting back to the main point, Lao Hei brought up the most pressing matter at hand.

"Disaster."

In Zhao Yichuan's view, Xiao Junchou had no chance of winning.

"If you ask me, why not just administer the drug directly? Once it's a done deal, things will fall into place naturally." Old Hei muttered under his breath, "If this keeps going on, the dean and Old Xiao will end up buried together."

"If you want to die, don't drag me down with you. If Master hears you say that, you'll be in big trouble."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yichuan distanced himself from Lao Hei, looking wary, fearing he might be implicated.

"Old Zhao, you're such a coward. If we hide here, the dean won't hear us."

Old Hei had gotten used to calling Yan Ximeng "Dean" instead of "Old Dean," as if time had stood still and everything remained the same.

Zhao Yichuan looked at Lao Hei with the same gaze he would give a death row inmate: "Heh."

"He's a dean, yet he's such a coward."

Lao Hei was extremely disdainful of Zhao Yichuan's attempt to distance himself from the situation.

Just as Lao Hei was about to continue his sarcastic remarks, an invisible hand descended from the sky and landed on Lao Hei's face.

Snapped!

The incident happened so suddenly that Lao Hei didn't have time to react and received a solid slap.

"who!"

Because the slap carried no murderous intent and contained unpredictable power, and because this was Dao Yi Academy territory, Lao Hei was not very vigilant and did not notice it immediately.

"If you dare to spout nonsense again, I'll skin you alive!"

A clear, cold rebuke pierced the sky like a sharp sword, reaching this secluded little corner.

The elders were unaware of this; only Lao Hei and Zhao Yichuan could hear it.

"Dean, I didn't mean it, please don't be angry."

Hearing the dean's angry rebuke, Old Black, the current Dragon King, trembled all over and broke out in a cold sweat.

The deep-seated awe he felt for the dean was like an invisible chain, tightly binding Lao Hei's mind and body. Even a single rebuke made him feel terrified and his heart tremble.

Yan Ximeng slapped Lao Hei and ignored him.

Having confirmed that the dean had no further punishment, Lao Hei breathed a sigh of relief, still shaken. He immediately darted to Zhao Yichuan's side and whispered, "How did the dean hear that? Did you tattle?"

"The Upper Realm was created by our Master. How can our words and actions escape his eyes?"

Zhao Yichuan explained.

"You didn't tell me earlier!"

Having understood the reason, Lao Hei raised his voice and scolded.

"You didn't ask, so how would I know you'd dare say something like that?"

Zhao Yichuan spoke with righteous indignation.

The implication is that once the deed is done, it should be done secretly to ensure safety.

Old Hei looked at Zhao Yichuan with resentful eyes, and after a long pause, couldn't refute, "I..."

"It's about to begin."

Zhao Yichuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking straight ahead.

Old Hei temporarily put aside his various emotions and focused intently on watching the game, whispering, "Old Xiao, don't lose too badly."