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"I Am an Orphan: When are you coming to find me?"
"Su Yan: I just finished sparring with Dugu Bo to test my strength. I'm on my way back to Heaven Dou City now. As soon as I arrive, I'll head straight to the Crown Prince's Mansion to find you."
"I Am an Orphan: Tell me when you get here."
"Su Yan: Little Angel, are you upset with Bibi Dong?"
"I Am an Orphan: Yes!"
Qian Renxue finished typing her reply and quietly wiped away her tears. In that moment, she felt like a wounded, pitiful little bird, desperately hoping for someone to comfort her and help her heal. She didn't know why Su Yan was the person she thought of; perhaps only Su Yan could provide the comfort she needed. So, she didn't deny her feelings.
In the Sunset Forest, since Dugu Bo's injuries were only superficial, the group was able to leave after a quick treatment. They had already flown out of the forest and were now inside a carriage, returning to Heaven Dou City.
Su Yan sat between Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling. Seeing Qian Renxue's private message reply in his mind, he felt a wave of helplessness. Qian Renxue had successfully maintained her disguise in the Heaven Dou Empire for so many years, which showed her Heart-Nature was strong. However, Bibi Dong was clearly her only weakness.
Bibi Dong is truly blind, he thought.
"Su Yan: It's alright. We won't let ourselves be bothered by a blind person. When I get there, I'll tell you some good news."
"I Am an Orphan: Okay."
Meanwhile, in the Seed Space, Ah Yin was utterly confused. She couldn't understand what everyone in the chat was talking about and felt completely lost. Several times, she had wanted to speak but simply couldn't get a word in.
"Spring Wind Blows, Grass Grows Again: Can someone tell me what's going on? I don't understand anything right now, and I feel completely out of place with all of you."
"Group Member Number Thirteen: Spring Wind, you're not the only one."
"Spring Wind Blows, Grass Grows Again: How do you know I'm not Human Race?"
"Everyone: ???"
The entire group chat was instantly flooded with question marks.
"'Spring Wind Blows, Grass Grows Again' withdrew a message."
"Group Member Number Nine: Spring Wind isn't Human Race?"
"Yanzi Is Not Swallow: Gwagwagwa, this gossip is getting intense!"
"Liu Erlong: What? A different species actually managed to sneak into our group chat?"
"Liu Erlong: Old Woman, come out quickly! It's your turn, Pope of the Spirit Hall, to save the World! You're the strongest expert of our Human Race."
"Hu Liena: Damn it! Yu Erlong, you scoundrel, have you forgotten that my teacher has been silenced by all of you?"
"Seven Treasures Little Princess: This is absolutely terrifying."
"Loves Eating Carrots: Spring Wind, you..."
At Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing quickly grabbed Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu, who had been halfway through typing a message, turned her head to look at Zhu Zhuqing in confusion. Ning Rongrong also looked on with curiosity, not understanding why Zhu Zhuqing had suddenly stopped Xiao Wu while they were running.
Zhu Zhuqing spoke with a serious tone, "Listen to me. Just reply with question marks about 'Spring Wind Blows, Grass Grows Again' this time. Don't say anything else."
Zhu Zhuqing was highly suspicious. If she hadn't intervened, Xiao Wu might have blurted out something like, "What, are you also a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast?" Even if she didn't say that immediately, a few more messages and her identity would likely be exposed. That would be a major problem.
If Bibi Dong found out her own identity in the group chat, it would still be manageable. There wasn't any deep-seated hatred between them, and for Su Yan's sake, Bibi Dong wouldn't do anything excessive even if she knew.
However, if Xiao Wu's identity as a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast was exposed, that would be truly catastrophic. The group chat didn't just include Bibi Dong; it featured the strongest powers on the continent: Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and even the granddaughter of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's Dugu Bo.
Xiao Wu looked at Zhu Zhuqing's serious face, a cluster of question marks forming in her mind. Zhu Zhuqing's action was clearly a reminder about something very important.
"Oh my god!" Xiao Wu suddenly realized something and gasped, quickly covering her mouth.
Zhu Zhuqing calmly reassured her, "Su Yan told me you don't need to be nervous."
Xiao Wu was even more stunned. How did Su Yan know? Uh, Su Yan knows everything, she remembered. For six years in Nuoding City, he had always known her true identity.
He?
Xiao Wu quickly shook her head. "No! Anyone else might covet my Spirit Ring, but Su Yan absolutely wouldn't. Otherwise, knowing everything on the continent, he would have already taken me completely."
"I understand," Ning Rongrong said, sounding a bit annoyed. "Are you two keeping a secret from me?"
Zhu Zhuqing replied calmly, "Yes, we are. If you want to know, you'll have to wait until Su Yan returns and ask him yourself."
In the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Bibi Dong's mind was racing. If it were anyone else, she could venture a guess, but this 'Spring Wind' felt different! She and Tang Yuehua were on the same side before, and the conversation had particularly focused on Tang San's identity. If 'Spring Wind' wasn't Human Race, she had to be a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast.
"That's strange," Hu Liena said in surprise. "Teacher, since 'Spring Wind' isn't Human Race, could she be a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast who has taken human form?"
Bibi Dong nodded, "It's highly possible, but I can't figure out why all of her actions are related to Tang Hao and Tang San."
"Tang San's mother?" Hu Liena made a bold guess.
This time, Bibi Dong didn't immediately reject the idea. The suspicion was too strong, even though Ah Yin had supposedly sacrificed herself and died long ago.
"Hu Liena: Little Wild Goose, Little Wild Goose, hurry! Guess again, is this 'Spring Wind' Tang San's mother?"
"Tang Yuehua: No, there's no way? This joke isn't funny at all."
At the Moon Pavilion, Tang Yuehua was completely bewildered. If this 'Spring Wind' turned out to be Ah Yin, she felt she might as well just end her life. With that secret from the past known to Ah Yin, how could she still have the face to live on? Let it all be destroyed, I'm tired, she thought, defeated.
Liu Erlong saw Hu Liena's message and looked at Tang Yuehua with curiosity, asking, "Yuehua, you must know about Tang San's mother, right? Do you think this 'Spring Wind' is her?"
Tang Yuehua forced a smile that was worse than crying. "Erlong, if she is Ah Yin, then I... how could I possibly have the face to speak in the group chat ever again?"
Inside the Crown Prince's Mansion, Qian Renxue was filled with frustration. She had typed out many messages, but her silencing period hadn't ended yet, so she couldn't send anything.
"Bibi Dong, you scoundrel!" Qian Renxue was so furious that she threw the jade mirror directly onto the ground, smashing it.
Jade mirror: No wonder people say they're mother and daughter; they both love smashing things so much!
"Group Member Number Nine: All signs point to 'Spring Wind's' biggest suspect being Tang San's mother, but Tang San's mother sacrificed herself and died a long time ago, so only Su Yan can answer this question."
"Cat in the Shadows: Yes, 'Spring Wind's' biggest suspect used to be Tang San's mother, but because his mother sacrificed herself and died, we didn't continue to guess in that direction."
"Group Member Number Thirteen: A Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast transforming into human form?"
"Loves Eating Carrots: ???"
"Seven Treasures Little Princess: I think we need our knowledgeable Pope to analyze this for us."
"Hu Liena: Teacher can speak again in one more minute. Teacher said this 'Spring Wind' is very likely to be Tang San's mother."