409: Meeting old friends

Tang Xueqin frowned slightly. She had joined this Xuanyang Academy simply to become stronger.

As for so-called romantic feelings, she had not the slightest interest.

Or rather, ever since that day her Qi Sea was shattered by that man, she had never entertained such thoughts again.

Tang Xueqin saw Xiao Ming's pursuit, but she had never once given him a pleasant look. Yet, in order to show his sincerity, Xiao Ming remained undiscouraged despite being rejected time and time again.

Even when Tang Xueqin spoke harsh words, the next day, Xiao Ming would still cling to her like a maggot on a bone.

This gave Tang Xueqin a massive headache, especially since she was dragged into this kind of trouble.

Xiao Ming naturally saw the look of annoyance on Tang Xueqin's face. His eyes flashed, and he turned to the gossiping crowd, saying, "Fellow Disciples, Junior Sister Tang is humble and kind to everyone. I hope you will not misunderstand her."

"If I hear you speaking ill of her again, I will be very displeased..."

Xiao Ming was usually gentle towards his fellow Disciples. This sudden threat left his little fangirls stunned, and the looks they gave Tang Xueqin not only failed to improve but became even more malicious.

This was the first time Xiao Ming had spoken to them in such a serious tone!

It was all Tang Xueqin's fault!

Hiss...

Watching this scene, Lin Ye gasped. He found that this Xiao Ming and Lin Ming were actually quite similar; both were such manipulative types.

And most importantly, while Xiao Ming was ostensibly helping Tang Xueqin out of a tight spot, in reality, he was causing her to be even more severely isolated.

Only in this way would he become the most reliable boat for Tang Xueqin in this ocean of isolation?

A fine tactic!

Xiao Xiaoxiao said with a mocking expression, "Look at Xiao Ming, what is he putting on an act for? 'He will be displeased'? Who gives a damn if he's displeased? Who cares? Give him a big slap, and he'll be happy!"

Because Xiao Ming had just scolded the crowd, the scene had fallen into silence.

Therefore, Xiao Xiaoxiao's voice carried clearly to the ears of everyone present.

For a moment, all eyes turned towards the position of Lin Ye and his group.

Upon seeing Xiao Tian, Xiao Ming was clearly stunned and instinctively started to step forward, but he immediately stopped, his expression flickering between shadow and light, as if he were deep in thought.

The others, hearing Xiao Xiaoxiao's words, all showed anger on their faces.

"What kind of thing are you? How dare you insult Senior Brother Xiao?!"

"You want to slap Senior Brother Xiao? You bitch, I'm going to slap you!"

"Where did this idiot come from? Get out of our Xuanyang Academy. Is this a place you deserve to be?"

"That seems to be Xiao Tian, right? Senior Brother Xiao Ming's younger brother. He has no talent himself and is jealous of our Senior Brother Xiao Ming. Sure enough, anyone who hangs out with him is no good!"

"..."

Unlike the angry stares of the crowd, after Tang Xueqin turned her head, she froze on the spot.

Her delicate body even began to tremble slightly.

It was that person!!!

Lin Ye!

How many times had Tang Xueqin dreamed of that figure every night? It was him who had ruthlessly shattered her Qi Sea.

But that could be considered a blessing in disguise. Tang Xueqin had undergone an Awakening of her Tang Family Bloodline; not only was her Qi Sea repaired by the Bloodline Power, but it had even made her talent even more formidable.

The turbulence of the Bloodline Power had drawn people from the Tang Family in the Great Thousand Domains to the Lower Domain, bringing her here to the Great Thousand Domains.

Before coming here, Tang Xueqin had originally intended to find Lin Ye in person and ask him clearly why he had been so heartless.

But when she learned that Lin Ye had already gained the reputation of a "peerless fiend," she abandoned that idea.

Tang Xueqin had come to the Great Thousand Domains with the Tang Family, and she had not relaxed for a single day. She wanted to prove that she would absolutely not lose to Lin Ye.

And she wanted to appear before him with strength that could crush him!

Over these past two years, Tang Xueqin had worked hard and, with the introduction of the Tang Family, had finally joined the Academy and become one of the Sequence Disciples.

She never expected to see Lin Ye today, and in the Xuanyang Academy of the Great Thousand Domains, no less!!!

Tang Xueqin instinctively took a step back.

Xiao Ming, who had been thinking about how to use his influence to get Xiao Tian driven out of the Xuanyang Academy, noticed Tang Xueqin's unusual reaction.

Xiao Ming instinctively took a step forward, intending to support her: "Junior Sister Xueqin... are you alright?"

"Don't touch me!!!"

Before Xiao Ming could get close, Tang Xueqin scolded him angrily and dodged Xiao Ming's hand.

This ruthless scolding caused the expression on Xiao Ming's face to stiffen.

Tang Xueqin turned her head, her pretty face pale, and said to Lin Ye, "We are not that kind of... hmm?"

Halfway through her sentence, Tang Xueqin froze.

She did not understand what she was doing or what she was trying to say.

Explain to Lin Ye that she had no relationship with Xiao Ming? Why did she need to explain to Lin Ye?!

Never mind Tang Xueqin herself; at the moment she spoke to Lin Ye, even Lin Ye was a bit dumbfounded.

What are you explaining to me for?

Xiao Ming was no fool. Seeing Tang Xueqin's expression and hearing what she said, how could he not know that this person who had suddenly appeared had a deep relationship with Tang Xueqin?!

Thinking of this, a cold light flashed in Xiao Ming's eyes, and he appeared in front of Xiao Tian.

"Xiao Tian, why did you come? Why didn't you tell me? I could have gone to pick you up!"

Hearing this, before Xiao Tian could speak, Xiao Xiaoxiao said disdainfully, "You, the eldest young master of the Xiao Family, do you have anyone else in your eyes? Heh... you act like a decent person every day. Hurry up, get lost. Seeing you makes me annoyed at everyone else."

Xiao Ming said with a bitter smile, "Little Ancestor... please don't be angry. I know that the incident that time was my fault, but I didn't expect Xiao Tian to fail to block my attack. I have already apologized, so I ask that you, Little Ancestor, do not hold a grudge against a petty person."

"That's enough out of you."

Xiao Xiaoxiao waved her hand impatiently, saying, "If you know you're a petty person, then stay away. Don't be an eyesore here!"

Seeing that Xiao Xiaoxiao was impervious to reason, Xiao Ming ignored her. After glancing at Lin Ye, he said to Xiao Tian, "Xiao Tian, I wonder who this Fellow Daoist is..."

"Kid, you didn't see me?"

Wang Beiwang, who was standing to the side, questioned Xiao Ming with an unfriendly tone.

Because Xiao Ming was a Sequence Disciple and the Disciple of the current Academy Master, he naturally had no good feelings for Wang Beiwang. After all, it was common knowledge that Wang Beiwang and the Academy Master were at odds.

But this conflict could absolutely not be brought into the open, especially not by committing an act of insubordination.

Xiao Ming quickly bowed to Wang Beiwang: "Master Wang, please forgive this Disciple. I was just so caught up in seeing a relative that I momentarily forgot myself."