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"Yu Xiaogang? Why is he here? And how did he meet Bibi Dong?" Lin Yongming was inwardly shocked, though he kept his expression neutral.
"Coconut Grove City... the Lantern Festival..."
"Now I remember why the name of this city felt so familiar. This is where Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang first met in the original story."
"Bibi Dong is 17 years old now. Is the wheel of fate really this unyielding? Has her destiny not changed at all?" Lin Yongming was stunned as he pieced everything together.
It was only now that Lin Yongming recalled that in the original story, Bibi Dong had also met Yu Xiaogang during her travels at the age of 17. He had thought that his influence would have prevented Bibi Dong from ever crossing paths with Yu Xiaogang, but it seemed he had underestimated the power of fate.
Lin Yongming knew Bibi Dong's personality well. Under normal circumstances, she wouldn't get close to strangers, especially while traveling. Yet, for some reason, she had formed a special connection with Yu Xiaogang.
Moreover, Bibi Dong had brought Yu Xiaogang over, clearly intending to introduce him to Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor. This indicated that Bibi Dong felt an inexplicable pull toward Yu Xiaogang, something beyond her control. It was the work of fate.
"No, I can't let Bibi Dong follow the same tragic path as in the original story. I have to break this damn fate," Lin Yongming thought to himself, quickly devising a plan.
Lin Yongming was confident that if he revealed the truth about Yu Xiaogang's past actions—how he had threatened them in Heaven Dou City—Bibi Dong would side with him.
"Fortunately, Bibi Dong has only just met Yu Xiaogang. There's still a chance to stop this, and I have a solid reason to do so," Lin Yongming thought, a confident smile forming on his face.
Lin Yongming then turned to the Blue Silver Emperor with a look of surprise. "Yu Xiaogang? It's been over four years since we last saw him. I never expected to run into him here. A'Yin, we should give him a proper 'welcome.'"
He emphasized the word "welcome" with a heavy tone.
"Oh, absolutely. It's been a while since my Blue Silver Vines have 'welcomed' anyone," the Blue Silver Emperor immediately understood Lin Yongming's meaning, a cold smile spreading across her face.
After all, the last time they had encountered Yu Xiaogang, she had nearly died, almost losing her spirit ring and spirit bone. If they hadn't met again, she might have let it go. But now that they had crossed paths, she was determined to settle the score. This wasn't Heaven Dou City, and she had nothing to fear.
"Hey, A'Yin, Xiao Ming! Sorry for making you wait. I met someone interesting, and I thought you two should meet him," Bibi Dong said cheerfully as she approached, chattering excitedly.
"Huh? It's them! How could it be them?" Yu Xiaogang's face paled as he recognized Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor from a distance.
As they got closer, Yu Xiaogang's expression turned grim. Although Lin Yongming had changed since he was ten, the Blue Silver Emperor looked almost the same, though her aura had become more mature and regal, transitioning from a young girl to a woman.
"Bibi Dong, no need for introductions. We already know each other, right, Yu Xiaogang?" the Blue Silver Emperor said with a smile.
"Yes, we're quite familiar. We had some... unforgettable memories in Heaven Dou City," Lin Yongming added, his tone cold.
"You know each other?" Bibi Dong was taken aback. "How?"
"Dammit! The Two Heroes of Wu Ying are actually them!" Yu Xiaogang finally realized.
He had assumed that Bibi Dong's companions would be core disciples of the Spirit Hall. It never occurred to him that they would be Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor.
This was partly because the true identities of the Three Heroes of Wu Ying were kept secret, known only to a few within the Spirit Hall. Most people only knew that they were members of the Spirit Hall's Judgment Team.
"Bibi Dong, so you spent the entire afternoon with him?" Lin Yongming asked, deciding to first gauge Bibi Dong's feelings toward Yu Xiaogang.
"Yes. After we split up, I saw someone trying to steal his book, so I helped him out. We talked for a bit, and I found him quite knowledgeable and polite. We even helped some homeless people together," Bibi Dong explained, noticing the tension between Lin Yongming and Yu Xiaogang.
Having spent years with Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor, Bibi Dong could tell that they were not fond of Yu Xiaogang.
"Remember during the Continental Elite Tournament, when you asked me why I went so hard on Yu Xiaolong from the Thunder Academy?" Lin Yongming reminded Bibi Dong.
"I remember. That was the only time you ever went all out during the tournament. You said it was because of the pressure from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan in Heaven Dou City," Bibi Dong recalled after a moment of thought.
"Wait, Yu Xiaolong... Yu Xiaogang..."
"You're from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!" Bibi Dong quickly connected the dots, turning to face Yu Xiaogang with a stern expression.
"That's right. The person behind all that trouble is standing right in front of you. From the moment he saw my fourth spirit ring at the Heaven Dou Colosseum, he became obsessed. When we refused to cooperate, he called in his father, the Thunder Dragon Douluo, to pressure us," the Blue Silver Emperor explained, her gaze fixed on Yu Xiaogang.
"Look at his face. This is the mask he wears—polite and refined on the outside, but inside, he's selfish, cowardly, and utterly shameless," the Blue Silver Emperor said, tearing apart Yu Xiaogang's facade.
It was clear that the Blue Silver Emperor held an extremely negative opinion of Yu Xiaogang.
"Exactly. And I suspect he deliberately approached you. As the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's leader, it wouldn't be hard for him to find out your identity. Our travel routes are also easy to predict, so he probably waited here for us, hoping to use your status to gain access to the Spirit Hall's library and further his research on spirit masters."
"Even though he's a failed spirit master, he's still a spirit master. There's no way an ordinary person could steal his book. He didn't need your help at all," Lin Yongming said, laying out Yu Xiaogang's plan step by step.
"Cough! You two, I admit that what I did back then was impulsive. I was young and hot-headed, and the fact that this brother had a ten-thousand-year spirit ring as his fourth ring was too tempting for my research."
"So, at the time, I lost my way."
"I apologize for my actions," Yu Xiaogang said, putting on a sincere expression.
"However, I didn't expect that after all these years, you two still hold such a grudge against me. But that doesn't give you the right to accuse me of deliberately approaching Miss Bibi Dong," Yu Xiaogang continued, his face stiffening as he tried to appear innocent.
"Is that so? Are you saying Xiao Ming is wrong? Don't forget, his spiritual sense can detect lies. Can you honestly say your heart isn't racing right now?" the Blue Silver Emperor fired back, her sharp questions leaving Yu Xiaogang speechless.
"Tell me, is it true or not?" Bibi Dong demanded, her voice icy.
Faced with Bibi Dong's cold expression and commanding tone, Yu Xiaogang trembled. After all, he was only a spirit master, and Bibi Dong was a level 67 Spirit Emperor. The pressure she exuded when angry was overwhelming.
"Thankfully, Bibi Dong has only just met Yu Xiaogang. She still trusts us more," Lin Yongming thought, relieved by Bibi Dong's reaction.
"It's a misunderstanding. I didn't know your name before today. How could I have deliberately approached you? It wasn't until you told me your name that I realized you were the Spirit Hall's Saintess," Yu Xiaogang explained awkwardly.
"Then let me check your pulse," Bibi Dong said coldly.
"Uh... never mind. Thanks for your help today. I'll see you around," Yu Xiaogang said, trying to leave. The situation had become too uncomfortable for him.
"Trying to leave? You think you can just walk away after all this? Who do you think I am?" Bibi Dong's voice turned even colder as she flashed in front of Yu Xiaogang, blocking his path.
On one side was the inn, on the other was the river, and behind him stood Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor.
"What else is there to say? He's clearly guilty. If we weren't here, you might have fallen for his act."
"Yu Xiaogang, it's time to settle our accounts. As a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, you should be familiar with the power of lightning."
"Let's see if you can withstand the lightning from my Thunder Blade."
As Lin Yongming spoke, he gathered spirit power in his right hand, forming a bolt of lightning.
Hearing the crackling sound of the lightning, Yu Xiaogang turned pale, his lips trembling as he stammered, "What are you doing? It's broad daylight, and we're in the middle of the street! I'm a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"
"You knew it was broad daylight back then too, didn't you? When you had your father bully us in Heaven Dou City, did you think about this day?" Lin Yongming said, his anger growing as he unleashed the bolt of lightning at Yu Xiaogang.
Although the bolt was small, the purity and power of Lin Yongming's lightning far exceeded that of an ordinary spirit master. In the world of Douluo Continent, it was akin to the power of extreme fire or ice—extreme lightning.
The bolt struck Yu Xiaogang's chest, sending him flying as electricity coursed through his body, causing him to convulse violently.
However, since Yu Xiaogang was still a spirit master, the attack wasn't fatal. Lin Yongming had controlled the energy to ensure it stayed within Yu Xiaogang's limits. Still, it was enough to make him lose control of his bladder.
"My turn. Let's see how you like my Blue Silver Vines," the Blue Silver Emperor said, summoning a vine that lashed out like a whip, striking Yu Xiaogang's thigh and leaving a bloody gash.
The commotion drew the attention of passersby, who quickly gathered around.
"Stop! What are you doing? Three people ganging up on one in broad daylight!" some onlookers shouted, stepping forward to intervene.
"Don't be fooled by his appearance. He just tried to harass me. He tried to grab me, and I caught him red-handed," the Blue Silver Emperor explained, earning the sympathy of the crowd.
"If that's true, then he deserves it. He looks polite, but he's just a wolf in sheep's clothing," someone in the crowd said, siding with the Blue Silver Emperor.
"Enough! Third Spirit, Summon: Luo Sanpao!" Yu Xiaogang activated his spirit ring—a single yellow ring, marking him as a level 16 spirit master.
A pink, pig-like spirit appeared beside him, oinking loudly.
"A spirit master harassing me? You're asking for it!" the Blue Silver Emperor released her six spirit rings, overwhelming Yu Xiaogang with her spirit power.
"A six-ringed Spirit Emperor!" the crowd exclaimed, now fully convinced that Yu Xiaogang had tried to take advantage of the Blue Silver Emperor.
After all, a Spirit Emperor wouldn't target a mere spirit master without reason, and the Blue Silver Emperor's gentle appearance made her story even more believable.
The Blue Silver Emperor lashed out with her vines, leaving two more bloody marks on Yu Xiaogang's body.
Lin Yongming followed up with another bolt of lightning, sending Yu Xiaogang sprawling.
"Tell me, did you deliberately approach me? If you confess, I'll make them stop," Bibi Dong demanded.
"It's all my fault! Please, make them stop!" Yu Xiaogang begged, tears streaming down his face.
"So it's true. How despicable!" Bibi Dong's expression darkened. As someone who prided herself on her judgment, she was deeply upset that she had misread Yu Xiaogang.
Angered, Bibi Dong slapped Yu Xiaogang with a spirit-powered hand, leaving a bright red mark on his face.
At the same time, Lin Yongming's lightning dissipated, leaving Yu Xiaogang collapsed on the ground, his spirit, Luo Sanpao, releasing a foul-smelling gas.
"Ugh, it stinks! No wonder his spirit is a pig. He's just as rotten on the inside. Harassing women and deceiving young girls—he deserves a spirit like that," the crowd jeered, covering their noses and stepping back.
"Xiao Ming, A'Yin, let's stop here. Since I brought him here, killing him would not only cause an uproar in the spirit master world but also fully antagonize the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Let's let him go for now," Bibi Dong said apologetically.
"Alright. We've vented our anger anyway. Let's go eat," the Blue Silver Emperor agreed.
"Let's go," Lin Yongming said, also seeing the wisdom in Bibi Dong's words.
However, after the incident, Bibi Dong had lost her appetite. The thought of Yu Xiaogang made her stomach churn.
The three of them quickly returned to the inn to rest.
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