Douluo Continent: Ning Rongrong? Even a dog wouldn't chase her.

He didn't care about Yu Xiaogang's current attitude; once Yu Xiaogang achieved his goal, he would leave on his own without him having to rush him.

Let's just be patient with him a little longer; the time is almost up anyway.

"Me? What about you?" Zhu Zhuqing frowned, glanced at Xiao Wu beside her, and asked somewhat dejectedly.

It seemed as if she was complaining that Gu Yi didn't go with her.

Ever since Ning Rongrong uttered those harsh words in the dormitory, she has become increasingly concerned about Gu Yi, and a vague unease has been creeping into her heart.

She was terrified that Gu Yi really was as Ning Rongrong had said, and that she hadn't really held onto him.

Does it really mean... that we have to do that kind of thing?

"Sweetie, you go first, I'll wait for you here. I'm not going to run away." Gu Yi chuckled, coaxing Zhu Zhuqing like a kitten.

"Alright then, wait for me here, I'll be right back." Zhu Zhuqing nodded and obediently ran towards the teachers' building.

As if she was genuinely afraid that Gu Yi would escape, she directly used her soul power to enhance her speed.

After glancing at Zhu Zhuqing as she walked away, Gu Yi turned his gaze back to Xiao Wu, who was standing to the side.

"What...what happened?"

Xiao Wu, who had been secretly observing Gu Yi, was startled by his sudden gaze.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to say something to you. Erming said he misses you a little," Gu Yi said softly with a smile on his face.

He had wanted to talk to Xiaowu about her mother for a long time, but he had never found the time or opportunity. Now was the perfect time to talk to her about it.

"Er Ming? You...you were just talking about Er Ming?" Xiao Wu's pupils visibly contracted, shocked and somewhat incredulous.

Gu Yi nodded and replied, "Yes, it's Erming. Come to the grove outside the academy at 11 p.m. tonight. I have something to tell you."

This is, after all, an academy, where everything you do feels like you're being watched, so it's definitely not a good place to talk about those kinds of things.

"Okay, I promise you. It just so happens that I also have something to ask you." Xiao Wu nodded and replied seriously.

Now, Gu Yi is becoming more and more mysterious in her eyes. He is really like a mystery that she can't figure out. She can only find the answer by looking up the clues.

After that, neither of them spoke again, and all the mysteries would be revealed tonight.

Soon, Zhao Wuji returned with Zhu Zhuqing. He listened to Zhu Zhuqing's advice and came over happily.

This was the first time a student had proactively sought him out for training, which made him very happy.

The training staff consisted of the three people present, and everything seemed normal; the pressure was still there, just as it always had.

But during the training, Zhu Zhuqing discovered a problem.

Although Gu Yi's gaze was always on her, why did Xiao Wu's gaze sometimes also fall on Gu Yi along with hers?

Something's not right! Something's very wrong! Something must have happened between them while she was gone!

What exactly does Xiao Wu want to do?

Chapter 45 A Secret Meeting in the Woods

At the academy gate, Dai Mubai and the others' punishment had already begun.

Yu Xiaogang watched their backs as they ran further and further away with a gloomy face.

"So you're not going to care about Gu Yi and the other two, Xiao Gang?"

Suddenly, Flander appeared quietly behind him, frowning as he asked.

Although he didn't know what Yu Xiaogang had said to Gu Yi, Yu Xiaogang's current reaction gave him a bad feeling.

"Hmph! They lack team spirit and are disobedient, why should I bother with them?"

"Besides, they said themselves that they didn't need me to teach them, so let them learn on their own!"

He got angry as soon as Flander brought up what had just happened, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became!

"You... sigh, never mind, I'll teach those three myself."

As he spoke, the Cat-Owl Martial Soul appeared behind Flander, and he chased after Dai Mubai and the others who were being punished.

But he didn't notice how ugly Yu Xiaogang's face looked after he said those words.

“Teach? An academy doesn’t need two top geniuses, one is enough.”

……

Time flies, and before long, the sun had set. Not only were Gu Yi and the other two's training over, but the punishments for the others had also ended.

Just like in the original story, almost everyone was so exhausted that they collapsed and were carried back to their dormitory, their bodies soaked in sweat.

At that time, Gu Yi and the other two were cultivating their soul power in their dormitory, and Xiao Wu was looking forward to her conversation with Gu Yi that night.

What she didn't notice was that Zhu Zhuqing's wary gaze would occasionally drift towards her.

Time flew by again, and it was now late at night. In the girls' dormitory, apart from Ning Rongrong who was sleeping, Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu were still cultivating.

Suddenly, Xiao Wu stopped. She glanced at the night sky outside the window, then at Zhu Zhuqing who was cultivating, and then tiptoed out the door.

But the moment she closed the door, Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes.

She always felt uneasy, which was why she couldn't enter a meditative state. Now, seeing Xiao Wu sneaking out, it confirmed her suspicions.

Although she didn't know why the other person was going out so late at night, she already had a premonition.

Without any hesitation, she got up and chased after him.

Fortunately, her eyesight was exceptionally clear even in the dead of night, so she quickly caught up with Xiao Wu and kept a distance, never getting too close.

But just after the two of them ran out, another figure quietly followed them from the dormitory.

What are they planning to do?

The grueling training during the day left Ning Rongrong with aches and pains all over her body, and her physical strength had reached its limit. Although she felt a little better after the medicinal bath, she was still very uncomfortable and couldn't sleep.

When Xiao Wu went out, she didn't care much and just wanted to fall asleep quickly, but Zhu Zhuqing, who followed her out, caught her attention.

A strong sense of curiosity instantly compelled her to follow.

The three of them followed each other out of the school gate.

Why is she leaving the academy so late? Am I mistaken?

Seeing Xiao Wu was not to go

Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat surprised to find Gu Yi in the boys' dormitory, and even wondered if she had misunderstood.

But since she'd already followed him this far, she wasn't going to give up now; she needed to find out at least why Xiao Wu had come out.

She followed Xiao Wu out of the academy and into the grove until Xiao Wu stopped under a giant tree, at which point she also stopped.

There was a figure under the giant tree. Because the moonlight was blocked by the leaves, it was difficult for ordinary people to see clearly, but Zhu Zhuqing recognized him at a glance. It was Gu Yi.

Xiao Wu came out late at night, and it turned out she really was looking for Gu Yi to meet in secret!

'What are they going to do? Why did they meet here so late at night?'

"Why is Gu Yi hiding this from me? Did something happen between them?"

At the same time, countless questions surfaced in Zhu Zhuqing's mind, and the unease in her heart grew stronger.

Her heart was pounding so hard that she couldn't hear their conversation at all.

Ning Rongrong, who was behind, could only see two figures under the giant tree. If it weren't for the scattered moonlight, she wouldn't even be able to see the road.

'What are they doing? Who is Xiao Wu meeting with? Tang San?'

'Why did Zhu Zhuqing follow us? Hasn't she always only cared about Gu Yi?'

A confused tree bears confused fruit; beneath the confused tree are you and me.

Both of them had their little heads full of questions, but Zhu Zhuqing was clearly more excited.

Just as the two were wondering what was going on, the two figures under the giant tree suddenly disappeared!

Without any warning, Zhu Zhuqing didn't even have a second to react.

"this!"

Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. With a few leaps, she arrived at the big tree where Xiao Wu and the other girl had stopped earlier.

She looked around anxiously, but couldn't find any trace of them.

Did Gu Yi teleport away using his soul skill? Did he discover me?

Why do they have to teleport me away as soon as they see me? What are they trying to do?

Could what Ning Rongrong said be true?

Zhu Zhuqing felt like her head was about to explode, and her mood was extremely chaotic. Every action of Gu Yi could indirectly affect her emotions.

'Should we wait until tomorrow to find Gu Yi and ask him clearly? Could it be that I've misunderstood?'

'Where...should I go now?'

She stood there blankly, not knowing what to do. Right now, besides agonizing over it, she couldn't find anything else to do.

……

Endless Bone Domain.

It turns out that just now, Gu Yi pulled Xiao Wu into his domain. This was the best place for him to talk to Xiao Wu, and he would never reveal a single piece of information!

As Xiao Wu sensed the changes in her own soul power and the surrounding environment, she finally understood the domineering nature of Gu Yi's domain.

She looked up at Gu Yi on the Bone Mountain Throne, frowned, and asked, "What exactly is your identity? Why do you know Er Ming? What is your relationship with Er Ming?"

This is the first question she should ask after making her choice. This will not only confirm whether the other party is friend or foe, but also determine whether he is trustworthy.

"My identity is Gu Yi, the grandson of Bone Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. There is no lie about this."

"I met Erming in the Star Dou Great Forest, when we went to get spirit rings last time."

"As for my relationship with it, you might not believe it, but it now calls me Big Brother."

Gu Yi smiled and explained calmly.

"Impossible! You're lying! If Erming hadn't recognized you as his elder brother, he would have hated Soul Masters and... and humans to an extremely deep degree."

As Gu Yi expected, Xiao Wu got anxious. Her face turned bright red, and she said angrily.