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Chapter 483 The Instructor Returns [4000 words]

On the surface of the unknown sea, the massive body of the Infernal Dragon resembled a moving lava mountain in the night, its crimson scales gilded with a cold silver glow by the moonlight.

The lava patterns flowing on its surface occasionally spewed out tiny sparks, and each thrashing of its powerful limbs stirred the deep seawater, creating white waves several meters high.

It was originally a calamity-level star beast that controlled the flames, but now it was like a giant pet that had lost its way, clumsily spinning around on the sea.

Its enormous head would occasionally plunge into the water and then suddenly rise again, emitting low, aggrieved whimpers. Even the fiery aura around it seemed to weaken, creating a charmingly contrasting effect.

Yunmeng leaned against the broad head of the demon dragon, her black high-slit dress outlining her tall and slender figure. The hem of her dress was lifted by the sea breeze, revealing her beautifully shaped calves.

Her long, dark hair was casually draped over her shoulders, with a few strands clinging to her smooth forehead. Her eyes and brows carried an innate air of languor and aloofness.

She casually ran her hand across the rough yet warm scales atop the demon's head, her voice clear and cold like shattered jade, yet tinged with an undisguised helplessness.

"Alright, stop fooling around. If you keep wandering around, all the lava cores for tonight will be confiscated, and you'll have to go to bed hungry."

'!!! Instructor Yunmeng! She's the real, breathing Instructor Yunmeng! Her mature, powerful aura is off the charts!'

'Help! This Infernal Dragon is so adorable! What happened to the legendary monster that was supposed to be a catastrophe? It's acting like a dog begging for food!'

'The instructor's mount has evolved again? It was only level three before, now it's a natural disaster!'

As Yunmeng reappeared, the comments section quickly filled with messages.

Upon hearing Yunmeng utter the words "Lava Crystal Core" on the screen, the Infernal Dragon immediately paused its thrashing motion beneath the sea surface.

Its massive head suddenly turned towards Yunmeng, its golden beastly eyes filled with longing and submission. Then it carefully rubbed against the back of her hand, so docile that it was nothing like a giant beast capable of causing natural disasters.

Yunmeng glanced at it indifferently, raised her hand and pointed to the outline of a small island covered with green plants in the distance, her tone somewhat teasing.

"Little Jin, you've just broken through to the Calamity level and you're already getting cocky? You can't even remember the way home. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the other star beasts?"

Upon hearing this, the Infernal Dragon named 'Little Gold' let out a low howl, as if admitting its mistake. Then it unfolded the huge membrane wings hidden on its side and slowly rose into the air.

Its wings are covered with lava patterns that match its body. When it flaps its wings, it generates a scorching airflow that evaporates the surrounding seawater into white mist, which then rushes towards the island along the sea surface, leaving a long trail of water vapor.

Yunmeng sat firmly on it, her posture as upright as a pine tree. Her gaze fell on the outline of the island in the distance, and a playful smile appeared on her lips as she gently tapped the scales of the demonic dragon with her fingers.

"That kid Tiandao is even more troublesome than I thought. He's only been at the association for a short time, and he's already caused so much trouble?"

Despite this, Yunmeng's expression showed no resentment towards the Heavenly Dao; instead, it was filled with pride.

It seemed to her that this was how the natural order should behave.

Only someone like this fits the arrogant and overbearing image she remembers.

Meanwhile, in the dormitory corridor of the core area of ​​the Ember Base, dim yellow light illuminated the mottled walls.

The Heavenly Dao was raising its hand to manipulate the azure vector force field, which, like countless slender threads of light, carefully pulled out a small iron box from the crack in the ceiling.

The tin box was exactly the same as the candy jar that Jing Liuli had found during the day, except that the blueberry pattern on the box had faded and the edges were worn, indicating that it had been hidden here for many years.

"It is indeed here."

Tiandao chuckled softly, steadily handing the iron box to Caroline beside him, his tone carrying a hint of triumphant slyness.

“Caroline, I knew there was definitely another jar of glass hidden there. Look, I found it.”

Caroline took the tin box, her fingertips gently tracing the blurred blueberry pattern on the surface. A faint smile appeared in her green eyes, softening her usually aloof demeanor.

A moment later, she looked up at Tiandao, who was leaning against the wall, her tone filled with curiosity.

"So, back then, when you kept stealing her candy, were you just teasing her on purpose?"

Tiandao leaned against the mottled wall, his hands in his pockets, his tone carrying a hint of slyness and self-righteousness.

"What else? Watching her jump around anxiously, searching everywhere for the candy, and stubbornly insisting that she didn't lose it, is much more interesting than eating the candy itself."

Even so, Heaven immediately added, a gentle smile spreading across its eyes.

"But I always left half of it, and never actually took all of her snacks, because I know it's not easy for this girl to save up her candy."

"Yeah."

Caroline lowered her eyes and gently opened the tin box.

Although the candies inside have long since become damp and clumpy due to the passage of time, and the candy wrappers have turned yellow and brittle, you can still see their exquisite appearance from back then, as if the sweetness of childhood still lingers.

She gently closed the tin box and said, "Let's keep it for now and return it to Liuli next time she comes back."

"Otherwise, given her personality, if she finds out we found her but didn't tell her, she'll definitely throw a tantrum for a while."

Tiandao nodded and reached out to take the iron box.

In fact, during this process, his fingers inadvertently touched Caroline's slightly cool hand.

The two of them paused simultaneously, as if struck by a gentle electric current, then quickly looked away, turning their faces away.

A brief silence fell over the hallway, broken only by the distant sound of waves crashing against the rocks. The dim light cast long shadows of the two figures, and a subtle, ambiguous atmosphere filled the air—quiet yet not awkward.

Just then, the base's energy alarm suddenly blared, and red warning lights flashed rapidly in the corridor, reflecting the changing expressions on the two men's faces.

The Heavenly Dao instantly suppressed its languidness, a pale blue vector force field quietly unfolded around it, its gaze sharp as an eagle, and its tone calm and unwavering.

"There is a catastrophe-level energy fluctuation, but the intensity is very stable. It is not a malicious attack, and the direction is towards the sea."

Caroline immediately took out her tablet and tapped the screen rapidly. A complex energy graph appeared on the screen instantly. She carefully analyzed the data, a hint of surprise flashing in her green eyes.

"The energy reaction is very special. It has both a strong fire attribute and a strong spiritual link between the contractors. It is a combination of a calamity-level star envoy and a contracted star beast. Moreover, this spiritual fluctuation... seems familiar."

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion and understanding in each other's eyes, and immediately sped towards the sea.

As soon as they stepped out of the base gate, the two saw a crimson figure descend from the sky like a shooting star.

The massive body of the Infernal Dragon landed on the beach, stirring up sand and dust. When the dust settled, the dragon lay docilely on the ground.

Meanwhile, Yunmeng, perched atop its head, crossed its arms and watched the two running towards them with a half-smile.

"Long time no see, Little Heavenly Path, Caroline."

Yunmeng's voice carried the unique magnetism of a mature woman. She waved her hand casually, her tone full of familiarity.

The Heavenly Dao withdrew its vector force field and looked at Yunmeng with a smile.

"Sister Yun, you did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"Otherwise, I would have been able to sense your presence immediately."

Yunmeng didn't hide her quirky sense of humor. Although she had no blood relation to Tiandao, Yunmeng and Tiandao were remarkably similar in personality.

They all like to make harmless jokes.

For example, they could disguise themselves as a stranger, a celestial being of natural disaster caliphate, and visit you.

Although the Heavenly Dao revealed her secret, Yunmeng didn't care at all.

She leaped off the top of the demon's head and walked lightly to the two of them.

Soon, she noticed the iron box in Tiandao's hand.

In an instant, Yunmeng seemed to realize something and teased, "This tin box looks familiar. Isn't it the candy that Liuli hid back then? Did you steal it?"

Tiandao laughed and said, "What stealing? Who saw me steal it? Besides, is Liuli's name written on this? I didn't see it."

Seeing the way Heaven was turning black into white, Yunmeng smiled but remained silent.

Meanwhile, Caroline, standing to the side, asked curiously, "Instructor Yun, why did you suddenly come back?"

"Come back and visit when you're bored."

Yunmeng raised her hand and touched the head of the Purgatory Demon Dragon beside her. The dragon gently rubbed against her palm, its golden beast eyes full of dependence.

"I had a lot of things to do afterwards, and since Xiaotiandao suddenly contacted me, I came over on the way."

After speaking, Yunmeng paused, her gaze shifting to the core area of ​​the base surrounded by greenery, her tone carrying a mixture of melancholy and relief.

"I thought the Doctor had given up on this place completely, but I didn't expect you guys to rebuild it. I didn't realize you guys were so nostalgic."

Upon hearing this, Tiandao smiled and said, "After all, it's a place where we've lived for many years. It would be a shame to just give it up."

Yunmeng chuckled softly, a hint of satisfaction in her eyes.

"Little Tiandao, you're still the same as before. You look cold on the outside, but you're more sentimental than anyone else."

Changing the subject, his gaze swept over the two of them, and he asked with a puzzled look, "By the way, where's Liuli?"

“I remember she was the most attached to you two, where are you? This girl used to follow you around like a little tail when she was little.”

Caroline patiently explained, "She went to Wudou Tiandu to participate in a charity gala as a special guest to perform. She will start preparing for rehearsals the day after tomorrow, so she went back early."

“We plan to wait for her to come back and then sort through the old things in the base together, putting everything back in its proper place.”

A charity gala?

Yunmeng raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes, and a mischievous smile curled at the corner of her lips.

"I never imagined that our lazy little girl from back then would become a responsible little star."

"Perfect timing. The professor asked me to go to Martial Arts City, so I'll just go and join in the fun and see what this girl's stage performance is like. It's been a long time since I've seen her clownish."

With that, she flipped over and jumped onto the head of the Infernal Dragon, settled down steadily, and waved to the two of them.

"Then I'll head out first, and bring the little guy back in a couple of days."

"After all, the doctor said that in addition to you, some other Star Children need to be present for this matter."

"Liuli is a bit lazy, but without her, we might not have been able to get this done."

After saying that, Yunmeng patted the Purgatory Demon Dragon beneath her.

The next second, the Infernal Dragon let out a low howl, flapped its wings and took flight. Its crimson figure pierced the night sky, carrying scorching air currents as it sped towards the direction of Martial Capital, quickly disappearing into the night.

Tiandao and Caroline stood on the beach, looking in the direction the demonic dragon had left. They smiled at each other, their eyes filled with helplessness and anticipation. They could both imagine the panicked look on Liuli's face when she saw Yunmeng suddenly appear.

After all, back then, Liuli was most afraid of two people.

One is the battle maniac Chenxing, and the other is Yunmeng.

Although I've been away from the base for so many years, the 'shadow' left from my childhood won't be so easily healed.

Thinking of this, Caroline couldn't help but say, "With the instructors here, this charity gala is going to be very lively."

Her tone was tinged with amusement, her gaze fixed on the direction of Martial Arts Capital, as if she could already picture Liuli's embarrassed expression when she was teased.

Tiandao nodded and handed her the iron box.

"Let's not talk about that anymore. You should put this away safely and find a secure place to store it. We can surprise Liuli when she comes back, so she won't break it by rummaging through it."

"We'll continue checking the protective equipment. The instructor's arrival just now triggered the alarm. We need to adjust the sensitivity so that if someone we know comes again, it won't cause such a commotion."

Caroline took the metal box, carefully put it into her backpack, and quickly followed Tiandao's footsteps. The two walked back to the base side by side.

The gentle moonlight bathed them, overlapping their shadows. The sound of the waves crashing against the rocks mingled with the lights of the base, creating a tender and peaceful atmosphere that eased the base's years of loneliness.

Inside the base, Tiandao manipulated the azure vector force field, carefully inspecting every node of the energy barrier, and occasionally using his power to repair hidden damage, his movements precise and skillful.

Caroline was recording data on a tablet, occasionally reminding Tiandao to pay attention to corners and ceilings that are easily overlooked. The two worked together seamlessly and understood each other's thoughts without needing to say much.

A subtle ambiguity flowed in the air, a mixture of familiarity from years of companionship and the fluttering excitement of lovers yet to be together. They quietly awaited Jing Liuli's return and looked forward to the charity gala in Wudou Tiandu, which was destined to be full of fun and excitement.

Meanwhile, the venue for the charity concert at Wudou Tiandu.

"Ah!"

Jing Liuli rubbed her nose and looked up at the sky with a puzzled expression.

"Strange, can I still catch a cold now?"

Although she is not a Star Envoy of the Enhancement type, given her strength, a mere 'flu' should not have bothered her at all.

"Could it be that Caroline and Tiandao are thinking of me?"

As Jing Liuli said this, she turned to look at the other people on the stage, instantly regaining the aura of a big star.

"Thank you all for your hard work. I've asked the logistics department to prepare some late-night snacks for you. You can eat them before you go back."

Upon hearing Jing Liuli's words, the staff present immediately expressed their gratitude.

Despite her laziness in many things, Liuli is a master at winning people over and building relationships with others.

After all, sincerity is the best weapon.

(End of this chapter)