At this moment, dawn had broken.
The somewhat old-fashioned street lamps in Tiandou City were gradually extinguishing.
Li Yu leaned on the railing, watching the bustling streets of Tiandou City, feeling a bit sentimental.
It had been nearly half a month since he arrived in the Douluo Continent, yet this was the first time he had the leisure to observe the customs of this world.
In fact, aside from the technological advancements, the daily lives of ordinary people here were not much different from his previous world.
Food, drinks, everything was the same.
Creak~
While he was lost in thought, the door of the tavern was suddenly pushed open.
He turned around and saw Dugu Yan, whose face didn't look too good.
"What happened?"
Li Yu already had an inkling of what had happened, but still, with a big smile, he asked.
Dugu Yan looked at him with a bit of resentment. Her meaning was clear—this was all your doing, and you're still asking?!
If you stayed a little longer, all the souls of the men inside would have been charmed away by you!
Of course, she didn't voice this out loud. She couldn't exactly say, "My boyfriend is interested in you," could she?
So, Dugu Yan thought for a moment, then awkwardly changed the subject, "Shrek people have come to Tiandou Royal Academy. I want to go and see what's going on. I might not be able to send you back after this."
"Shrek?"
Li Yu raised his eyebrows and pretended to be confused.
Shrek was coming to Tiandou Royal Academy at this time?
Li Yu quickly recalled and realized the exact timeline.
Shrek was coming to Tiandou Royal Academy, and it was Qin Ming who had recommended them. In reality, it was a "borrowed chicken to lay eggs" plan.
To put it bluntly, Shrek Academy didn't have the qualifications to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament right now.
Thus, they needed something like this.
However, this would inevitably affect the Tiandou Royal Academy seed team!
No wonder earlier, Yu Tianheng and others had looked so unhappy.
Of course, more importantly, according to this timeline, Tiandou Royal Academy's seed team had just lost to Shrek Seven Monsters at the Soto City Great Spirit Arena over two months ago.
In that battle, Xiao San had broken Dugu Yan Bi Lin Zi Poison, which was also the reason Dugu Bo and Xiao San became friends in the end.
"Ah, Shrek is…"
Dugu Yan noticed Li Yu confused expression and realized that Li Yu didn't know about Shrek, so she began to explain the situation in detail.
She even didn't hold back on the events of the battle at Soto City.
Li Yu was already familiar with all of this, but still, he listened attentively, maintaining a look of realization.
"Shrek, that dirty green name…"
After Dugu Yan finished speaking, Li Yu immediately showed a look of mutual enmity, then spoke, "Sister, I'll accompany you to see exactly who is trying to replace you. It's truly outrageous!"
Dirty green
Dugu Yan chuckled, remembering that Shrek team uniforms did indeed look like that.
When she heard that Li Yu would accompany her, she smiled even more happily.
"If Sister can come with me, that's the best!"
Saying this, Dugu Yan naturally linked her arm with Li Yu.
The two of them then headed towards Tiandou Royal Academy.
As for what happened inside the tavern after they left, Li Yu was completely uninterested.
...
...
"Dugu Yan, Senior!"
"Senior Dugu Yan, you're so beautiful, and who is that you're holding onto? They look beautiful too!"
"You fake fans, how dare you like someone else in front of Senior Dugu Yan!"
"To be held by Senior Dugu Yan, this person must be really lucky!"
"…"
Li Yu walked through the Tiandou Royal Academy with Dugu Yan holding his arm.
Listening to Dugu Yan fans enthusiastically shouting, Li Yu couldn't help but feel like it was an honor to be held by her.
"How is it, Sister Yu, do I have a little bit of popularity in the academy?"
Dugu Yan proudly raised her snow-white neck.
"Hehe, should I take off the veil?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yu merely smiled slightly and then made a simple move.
Dugu Yan immediately stopped smiling.
She had seen Li Yu charm before, and if she spoke in a coquettish tone in front of these fans, she suspected that they would never look at her again.
Thinking about the large-scale "cheating" scene, and recalling what had happened earlier in the tavern, she couldn't stand it.
So, her smile froze on her face, "Sister Yu, stop it!"
Li Yu shook his head, but his gaze suddenly landed on a familiar figure.
His eyes flashed, and he immediately quickened his pace.
Dugu Yan also noticed where Li Yu eyes were looking, and followed his gaze.
She immediately spoke with some distaste, "Xue Beng?"
"What's the problem, do you have a grudge?"
Li Yu wasn't surprised. Given Xue Beng current behavior, it was indeed easy to get on people's nerves.
But he didn't stop his steps because of Dugu Yan dislike.
At this point, Xue Beng wasn't alone.
There was someone beside him.
The person was dressed in a large yellow robe, embroidered with floral patterns. His hair was neatly combed back, and his small eyes had a mischievous glint.
Seeing these features, Li Yu immediately recognized this person.
It was Prince Xue Xing.
And their destination was quite obvious.
After all, Qin Ming had invited Shrek to join Tiandou Royal Academy. The three school officials had been quite willing to accept them, given the Seven Monsters' strength and potential.
But just because of what happened yesterday, based on the current timeline, it seemed that yesterday, Dai Mubai had taught Xue Beng a lesson.
That was why today, Xue Beng had come with Prince Xue Xing to cause trouble, and this made the whole thing fall through.
Of course, originally, Dugu Bo had accompanied Xue Beng, making everything proceed smoothly.
But now, due to Li Yu appearance, Dugu Bo hadn't been involved in this matter.
That being said, it seemed like there might be a chance of success after all.
But Li Yu wouldn't let something like this happen.
After all, he was now the princess consort of Tiandou, and he was determined to help Qian Renxue ascend to the throne.
If Tang san joined Tiandou Royal Academy, wouldn't he be using his own resources to cultivate Tang san, that... troublesome person?
The more he thought about it, the worse it seemed!
Li Yu naturally didn't want such a result to happen.
"No, it's not that, I just don't like seeing him!"
Dugu Yan answered, not hiding her dislike for Xue Beng.
Then, she hesitated before asking, "Sister, you…"
"Hehe, I don't like him either, but looking at their direction, it seems like we're heading to the same place."
Li Yu interrupted Dugu Yan, "Aren't you going to investigate? We'll just follow them, and later we won't have to come up with any other excuse."
"Oh!"
Dugu Yan eyes lit up. "Sister is really clever!"
Li Yu didn't reply, but in his heart, he silently thought, "Love-struck brain is so easy to trick."
At this moment.
Xue Beng was crying to Prince Xue Xing about his situation.
Prince Xue Xing frowned.
He had previously invited Dugu Bo to help, but Dugu Bo had not responded.
But he had already promised Xue Beng, as a prince, he couldn't go back on his word, so he had to come out with a stiff face.
But whether things would work out, he had little confidence.
Thinking about the possibility of losing face, his mood wasn't great.
Listening to Xue Beng complain beside him, he was feeling irritated and couldn't help but want to scold him.
But just then...
"Xue Beng!"
Xue Beng froze for a moment and instinctively wanted to get angry.
But the next moment, as if recognizing the voice, he immediately became a little excited and turned around. His gaze landed precisely on Li Yu.
Xue Beng excitedly said, "Li Yu, miss!"
When Xue Beng saw him, he had never seen "Li Yu" before and had always been thinking about her.
Even at night, he would dream about her.
But... his father had promised "Li Yu" to Xue Qinghe, that annoying guy!
His heart was filled with pain, but there was nothing he could do.
He knew that was his father's way of showing his stance, that it was still good for him.
But he also understood.
In fact, this had little to do with who Xue Qinghe married, it was mainly about forcing Xue Qinghe to show an attitude!
In other words, that person didn't have to be "Li Yu."
It just so happened that "Li Yu" was there!
But this made Xue Beng even more miserable, and he missed "Li Yu" even more.
Why did "Li Yu" have to be dragged into this mess? Was the throne really that important? What harm would it do to give it to Xue Qinghe!
Xue Beng heart was angry, but he couldn't resist.
So, he went out to clear his mind but ended up being beaten by someone who had no idea.
His mood was even worse.
He had heard that the person who beat him was from Shrek, and now they were joining Tiandou Royal Academy!
Haha!
They didn't even know who Xue Beng was!
Even if outsiders looked at him, he was still the prince of the Tiandou Empire!
If they wanted to join Tiandou Royal Academy, hadn't Xue Beng agreed to it?
Thus, everything had led to the current situation.
But he never expected that he would meet "Li Yu" again because of this.
At this moment.
Li Yu had also brought Dugu Yan to stand in front of Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing.
"What Li Yu, no big or small, call me sister-in-law!"
Li Yu glared at Xue Beng.
Unlike what Xue Beng thought, he didn't consider himself a pawn in some power struggle.
He was more than happy to marry Qian Renxue!
As for Xue Beng, this "real man," he had no interest at all!
Hearing this, Xue Beng face froze, his excitement turning into confusion.
At the same time.
Prince Xue Xing gaze landed on Dugu Yan.
He had naturally heard of "Li Yu" and knew that she was now the "Princess Consort."
But what did this have to do with him?
"Li Yu" was married to Xue Qinghe, so what?
Seeing him, wouldn't she still have to greet him respectfully?
Furthermore, it was said that this "Li Yu" had a beautiful appearance but no background, no talent, and nothing to make him take notice.
So...
Prince Xue Xing didn't even glance at Li Yu.
Instead, his gaze went directly to Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan was different; she was the granddaughter of Dugu Bo, whom he held in high regard!
If before he didn't have much confidence in resolving Today matter, after seeing Dugu Yan, he felt that success was almost certain.
He smiled broadly and stepped forward, "Little Yan, you're getting more and more beautiful!"
"Haha, by the way, where is your grandfather? I tried contacting him yesterday."
"Haha, I don't have any particular matters, just miss him. Couldn't reach him, and it really made me anxious!"
"Now that I see you, I'm relieved. He must be fine!"
Prince Xue Xing laughed and didn't mention what he actually wanted.
However, his words revealed his hidden intention, "Where is your grandfather? I couldn't contact him, where is he? I'm so worried!"
Dugu Yan immediately understood what he meant.
At the same time, she recalled her grandfather Dugu Bo instructions.
Connecting this with Shrek arrival and Xue Beng behavior, she immediately realized.
Xue Beng had probably offended Shrek, got beaten, and was now causing trouble, and that was why he brought Prince Xue Xing to support him!
And now, Prince Xue Xing was clearly here to back him up.
But unfortunately, her grandfather had not replied, so now he was anxious!
He was so desperate for face!
Dugu Yan secretly despised him, but didn't show it.
Instead, she politely said to Prince Xue Xing: "Grandfather has been in seclusion recently, and when I went back, I didn't see him. He probably didn't receive your message, Your Highness!"
Prince Xue Xing laughed and said, "I see, since the Lord is in seclusion, I apologize for intruding. Please let me know when you return to my palace!"
After a pause, he added, "Also, I've recently gotten some interesting things. When you have time, come visit!"
Dugu Yan nodded with a smile, "Thank you, Your Highness. I'll make sure to visit!"
She paused but didn't forget the purpose of her visit.
She then straightforwardly asked, "May I ask, is Your Highness's visit related to Shrek Academy?"
"Oh? Little Yan knows about this?"
Prince Xue Xing feigned surprise, but inwardly he was delighted.
He had been worried about how to get Dugu Yan to come, so he could use Dugu Bo name.
But to his surprise, Dugu Yan spoke first.
But the next moment, he realized.
Dugu Yan was the vice-captain of the Tiandou Royal Academy seed team, and it was rumored that Shrek team had impressive talent. They had even defeated Tiandou Royal Academy's team at the Soto Arena!
This meant that if Shrek joined, it would definitely affect Dugu Yan and the others.
Thinking about this, Prince Xue Xing eyes lit up, and his confidence grew.
What was using a name? He was here to stand up for your granddaughter!
Thinking this, Prince Xue Xing smiled even wider but didn't show it on his face.
He was waiting for Dugu Yan to continue.
"Little Yan naturally knows. Our seed team members are all very concerned about this matter!"
Dugu Yan nodded. Her purpose this time was to understand the situation, so she wouldn't beat around the bush.
"Well..."
Prince Xue Xing frowned, looking troubled.
After a moment, he relaxed: "Forget it, for other people, I wouldn't... but for you, Little Yan, our relationship is close!"
Then he waved his hand grandly, "This time, Little Yan, you should come with us!"
Saying that, he reached out and flicked Xue Beng head, annoyed, "Let's go!"
From beginning to end, he didn't look at Li Yu at all.
Li Yu didn't care, letting Dugu Yan link her arm with his and follow behind Prince Xue Xing, occasionally smiling at the constantly glancing back Xue Beng.
In his heart, he felt a bit of nausea, but it was worth it for the greater goal.