Seeing Shen Yi's somewhat puzzled expression, Turbid World's brow furrowed slightly as he spoke earnestly, "Shen Yi, you don't need to lie in front of me, I'm not an old-fashioned person."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile. After taking a deep breath, she said seriously, "Teacher, I really think you are mistaken about something. I haven't confessed to Xu Sheng, nor am I in a relationship with him."
Although she harbored feelings for him, and the thought had indeed crossed her mind, all she did yesterday was to inquire whether Xu Sheng had a partner!
So the question arose, who spread the rumors that she had confessed to Xu Sheng and that they were together?
Could it possibly be him? That was even more unlikely, as Xu Sheng had absolutely no reason to do such a thing!
Seeing the sincere expression on Shen Yi's face, Turbid World stared blankly and asked, "Shen Yi, are you really... not with Xu Sheng?"
Shen Yi answered definitively, "No."
It was only then that the other seemed to contemplate thoughtfully and nodded, "Then it seems someone must have heard something and thoughtlessly spread the rumor!"
It was for the best they weren't together. Xu Sheng was too mysterious, and if they indeed were together, there definitely wouldn't be a good outcome!
He couldn't bear to see his beloved disciple get hurt!
Immediately after, he shook his head, dismissing the previous thoughts from his mind...
Shen Yi's beautiful eyes revealed a hint of confusion, "Teacher, is there anything else you want to ask me?"
Turbid World gazed at her and moistened his dry lips, saying, "Hmm... beside that matter, I'm wondering if you know where Longkong has gone?"
That rascal had said it wouldn't be long before he returned to Shrek Academy, hadn't he?
But now, not even a shadow or a message from him could be found!
Shen Yi paused, hesitatingly said, "Senior brother? He... he must be immersed in cultivation! It seems he was affected by Teacher Xu's rejection."
She remembered Xu Sheng mentioning something about Wu Changkong collecting Immortal Herbs in some dangerous place in the far northern lands...
His aim was to use these Immortal Herbs to revive Long Bing!
Such matters could easily be misunderstood, so she chose to gloss over them...
Turbid World expressed his doubts, "Immersed in cultivation? Affected by a rejection?"
Was this still the Wu Changkong he knew?
Well, since Shen Yi said so, he probably hadn't encountered any trouble, and that was enough!
With this in mind, he gestured to Shen Yi, "I understand. You can go back now."
Shen Yi nodded slightly, "Yes! Then, Teacher, I'll take my leave."
After leaving Turbid World's room, Shen Yi's face flushed red as she raged, "Damn it! Who spread the rumor that I'm with Xu Sheng? It's even spread throughout the entire academy."
If she caught the person responsible, she would have to... personally… thank him??
Just as she was stewing in her thoughts, Xu Sheng, who had silently appeared by her side, smiled and asked, "Teacher Shen, what are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed."
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Shen Yi hurriedly looked up. When she saw it was Xu Sheng, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "I... I'm not thinking about anything."
Xu Sheng asked again, "Could it be because of those rumors at Shrek Academy?"
Shen Yi asked with confusion, "Teacher Xu, you know?"
Xu Sheng, with a hint of apology, said, "Yes! Our classmate happened to overhear what you said that day, so they exaggerated it a bit when they spread it. If it's causing you trouble, shall I go and explain it myself?"
Shen Yi was momentarily stunned, "Explain it yourself?"
After snapping back to reality, she inwardly scolded, "You idiot, why would you explain it!"
Although she didn't like being the subject of rumors, there was really no need for an explanation if that was the case!!
With this thought, she waved her hand and feigned composure, "It's... it's fine, Teacher Xu. Such matters only get worse the more you talk about them. If we ignore it, it will fall apart on its own."
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng looked at Shen Yi intently, his tone teasing, "Does Teacher Shen really think so?"
This Shen Yi, she's really a very strange woman...
She was softly complaining as I approached her earlier, and now she says she doesn't mind...
Her piercing gaze a moment ago made Shen Yi feel like her thoughts had been seen through, and with a bashful face, she said, "Teacher Xu, it's almost time for class, let's hurry!"
After speaking, she didn't wait for Xu Sheng's response and left in a rush...
Watching her departing figure, Xu Sheng slightly smiled and then followed...
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At this moment, in the far northern lands, amidst the thick snow that chilled to the bone...
There lay Wu Changkong, collapsed on the snow, his tightly shut eyes quivering slightly as he woke up from unconsciousness...
Regaining his consciousness, he rubbed his heavy forehead with his remaining right hand, puzzled, he said, "Hmm? I... I... Didn't die?"
Just then, he suddenly recalled the events that had happened not long ago!
He exclaimed in his mind, "That's right, Immortal Herbs!"
He remembered that he was just a step away from acquiring the Immortal Herbs!
Then, he eagerly looked around the vast expanse of white...
Very soon, his eyes accurately locked onto the Immortal Herb buried beneath the snow, continuously flickering with light, as if beckoning to him!
Seeing this scene, Wu Changkong almost suppressed the joy in his heart and immediately sprinted over...
Ignoring his frostbitten palms, he forcibly dug through the snow and carefully plucked the Immortal Herb, holding it in his hands...
Even though it was uprooted, this Immortal Herb did not appear the slightest bit faded or withered...
This was precisely what set Immortal Herbs apart from ordinary ones!
In Wu Changkong's eyes, a trace of excitement could be seen as he said, "Tianlian Soul Qi Grass, I've finally found you."
This Immortal Herb's effect was to enhance the soul's strength, but since it grew in the far northern lands, its attributes were cold and highly unstable!
Therefore, it was necessary to find another Immortal Herb with the opposite attribute, the Blazing Apricot Cabbage!
By consuming both together, one could greatly amplify their soul without paying any physical price!
After storing the Tianlian Soul Qi Grass inside a soul tool, Wu Changkong's cheeks then revealed a serious expression...
He remembered that when he was about to obtain this Immortal Herb, he was attacked by several soul beasts and was severely injured into unconsciousness...
So the question arises, why didn't these soul beasts lay their hands on me?
Or perhaps, what did these soul beasts see that made them stop their attack on me?
Soon, an image came to his mind, that of Xu Sheng!
Because only he knew that I had come to the far northern lands!!
He silently thought to himself, "Did Xu Sheng save me again? But why would he be here?"
Following these clues, a glint flashed through the cold eyes of Wu Changkong...
It seemed as if, amidst the darkness, he had discovered something extraordinary...
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