364: Chapter 364 Liu Erlong's sacrifice earned you your freedom

"Little San, hurry up and take your teacher back."

"How disgraceful!"

Seeing more and more people gathering around, Xiao Wu also felt a bit embarrassed.

Yu Xiaogang's chest heaved with anger; she actually called him disgraceful.

Even though it was truly disgraceful, she shouldn't have said it out loud.

Wasn't this just slapping him in the face again?

"Teacher, let's hurry back. Aunt Erlong is at the hotel, and she will definitely be very happy to see you."

"Erlong!"

Thinking of Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaogang felt both fear and anticipation.

He feared Liu Erlong's disdain, yet he longed for her comfort.

With a heart full of trepidation, Yu Xiaogang followed the others back.

Along the way, the stench clinging to Yu Xiaogang—a mixture of dungeon mold and sour rot—refused to dissipate.

Passersby on the street pointed and whispered.

The Shrek group felt they had lost all face and instinctively kept their distance from Yu Xiaogang.

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun walked at the back, while Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu huddled together, feeling it was too disgraceful to be seen with him.

Only Tang San gritted his teeth and walked by his side; as his only Disciple, if he were to dodge away too, it would be a blatant slap in the face to Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang already felt his remaining dignity being repeatedly pummeled by the passersby.

He hung his head, refusing to look at anyone, his heart filled with a mix of shame and indignation.

The Holy Son of Spirit Hall—everything was caused by the Holy Son of Spirit Hall.

Make him die.

He must die.

No, he couldn't just die; he had to make him end up just like himself.

Even double what he suffered.

Find six people to 'love' him.

Yu Xiaogang's jealousy and hatred for Su Wen grew deeper and deeper.

He even began to fantasize in his heart about how to pummel the Holy Son of Spirit Hall.

In this fantasy, Yu Xiaogang felt his dignity slowly returning.

Upon arriving at the hotel, the staff on duty at the entrance stopped them. Seeing Yu Xiaogang covered in stains, they could not hide their disgust: "Your clothes are filthy and carry unidentified stains. This establishment does not allow entry; please forgive us."

Yu Xiaogang's fantasy was pulled back to reality; he had actually been stopped by a staff member.

He clenched his fists tightly. It was one thing for the Holy Son of Spirit Hall to bully him, but a lowly waiter—where did he get the nerve?

Tang San raised an eyebrow and flashed the Shrek competition token.

"You may enter, but he cannot, unless he goes to clean himself up first."

The staff member stepped back three or four paces; he really was too smelly.

If such a person were let in, many guests would likely leave, and they might even face complaints.

This Shrek Academy really was a 'Shrek' (turd) Academy; it had all kinds of people.

Just then, the competing students staying at the hotel heard the commotion and gathered around.

"Is this Yu Xiaogang? Just released from the dungeon? I almost didn't recognize him. Look, he hasn't lost weight; he's actually fatter."

"Spirit Hall is actually quite good to the Great Master, isn't it? That belly looks like it's three or four months along. Do they eat that well in prison?"

"Strange, what is that stuff on him? Why does it look so familiar?"

"It's not just familiar; you have it too."

Yu Xiaogang's eyes were bloodshot, and he was panting like an ox, yet he dared not lash out.

Besides the students, there were some teachers around, teachers who might be his peers in the future. Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth tightly. With his most wretched appearance seen by them, how could he ever teach and educate students in this academy again?

Seeing that the other party was completely unmoved, a coldness gradually rose in Tang San's eyes.

He was truly furious.

He had already suffered enough humiliation; now, Yu Xiaogang's humiliation had been brought upon him as well.

"Let them in?"

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi walked over slowly. As soon as he appeared, the whole place went silent. Especially when they saw Sword Douluo behind him, the hotel staff's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately put on smiles.

"School Master Ning is right. Please come in, guests."

Yu Xiaogang hung his head and walked into the hotel, full of humiliation.

Seeing his appearance, the corners of Ning Fengzhi's mouth twitched.

Su Wen's methods were too ruthless; this Shrek Academy had almost become his plaything.

Ning Fengzhi sighed; this Su Wen was trying to destroy everyone psychologically.

The Shrek group returned to their guest room and sat down quietly. When Ning Fengzhi heard that the spirit tool had been returned but the contents were gone, he angrily smashed his teacup.

"Despicable, truly despicable! He promised to return it, but I never expected he would return the spirit tool with nothing left inside."

"He has always been a despicable person."

Yu Xiaogang walked out after washing up, his hands behind his back. Having changed into clean clothes, he had regained the appearance of that arrogant Great Master.

His face was full of anger, but when he saw Liu Erlong, exhaustion and grievance immediately welled up.

"Erlong!"

Yu Xiaogang, full of fragility, slowly approached her.

But the moment he reached out to get closer, Liu Erlong instinctively dodged, her eyes hiding an undisguisable distance and disdain.

Liu Erlong deliberately avoided his approach, not even willing to meet his gaze. She didn't say anything, yet it was as if she had said everything.

Yu Xiaogang's body stiffened, his face turned pale, and his chest heaved violently. His grievance and embarrassment erupted completely, and he hoarsely questioned:

"Erlong! What do you mean by this? Could it be that even you despise me..."

"Erlong, how could you be like this? Are you still resenting me for running away back then?"

Ning Rongrong spoke up: "Great Master, the fact that you were able to walk out of the Spirit Hall dungeon safely was not because of Spirit Hall's mercy, nor was it your luck. It was Aunt Erlong who sacrificed herself and endured endless humiliation to buy your freedom. Great Master, I cannot stand by and watch you yell at Aunt Erlong like this."

"What do you mean by sacrificed herself? Endured endless humiliation?"

Yu Xiaogang was somewhat bewildered, and the others were also in a panic. Why did Ning Rongrong just say it directly? But seeing that Liu Erlong didn't seem to intend to hide it, they knew there was no need to keep it a secret anymore.

Liu Erlong said directly: "It is exactly as you think."

"Buzz!"

Yu Xiaogang's mind went blank, and he stumbled.

Su Wen let him go—not to disgust him, but because of Liu Erlong's self-sacrifice.

He suffered in the dungeon, and Liu Erlong suffered along with him.

No!

Yu Xiaogang covered his face, large tears rolling down.

At the thought of Liu Erlong being bullied.

Yu Xiaogang felt such pain he couldn't breathe.

Bibi Dong had already suffered like this.

How could Erlong...?

The Shrek group looked at each other, not expecting Yu Xiaogang to break down in tears.

They had watched him all the way from the prison to here, and Yu Xiaogang hadn't shed a single tear, but now he was actually...

But thinking about it, it was indeed very painful; no one could endure it.

Tang San sighed softly and stepped forward to comfort him gently.

He understood all too well.

When Ah Yin's voice rang out in the next room.

It was like stabbing his heart over and over again.

Pain!

It was too painful.

After a long time, Yu Xiaogang still hadn't calmed down.

Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai exchanged glances and stopped paying attention to him, instead concerning themselves with their own affairs:

"School Master Ning, regarding my and Boss Dai's injuries, the Dean said that only the head of the Ye family can help us."

"School Master Ning, could you personally take us there?"