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The lower-grade junior students watching the Sea God's Lake matchmaking event all showed sympathy after hearing Xu Lizhi's words...

"Who would've thought that this seemingly simple senior brother had such a rough past!"

"Yeah, I wonder who that little girl he mentioned is! Suddenly, I feel so envious! They've been able to accompany each other for so long."

"Isn't it obvious? It must be Ye Xinglan! The one who lifted his Douluo hat is one of the Sea Fairies!"

"Wah wah wah... Even this chubby guy, no, I mean this senior, is liked by such a beautiful sister, and I haven't even held a girl's hand!"

"Don't be so sad, guys. As long as we train hard, we'll definitely be able to attend the Sea God's matchmaking event. By then, we'll surely find our other halves!"

As one of the students started applauding, a loud and clear applause soon followed from the audience...

As for the Sea Fairies, although they didn't clap, the looks they gave Xu Lizhi were less prejudiced...

Realizing he had successfully won everyone's approval, Xu Lizhi's eyes welled up with tears...

He stared intently at Ye Xinglan and said aloud, "Sister Xinglan, I made it!!"

He had not only spoken his heart out but also had gained the approval of both the Sea Fairies and the male students!!

Seeing the once naive-faced, chubby little follower now able to confront their relationship, a touch of gratification appeared on Ye Xinglan's face...

In her heart, she silently mused, "Lizhi..."

If only she could answer him right now, she would definitely agree, but unfortunately, this was the Sea God's matchmaking event, and she had to follow the event's procedures!

Academy President Cai raised her hand to stop the applauding male students, and spoke in a gentle tone, "It seems that our number seventeen male student has won the approval of all the students here. Now tell me, which Sea Fairy has captured your heart?"

Xu Lizhi instantly snapped back to reality, wiped the tears from his eyes and earnestly said, "The Sea Fairy I admire is number nineteen! That is, Sister Xinglan."

Hearing this, all the Sea Fairies and the male students in the audience turned their attention to Ye Xinglan...

Xu Xiaoyan covered her forehead, "What is Lizhi doing, according to the rules of the Sea God's matchmaking event, he can't say that out loud!!"

Gu Yue smiled lightly, "Yeah, although he made a good impression just now, he can't help being straightforward!"

Yuanen Yehui said expressionlessly, "I don't see anything shameful about it..."

Ye Xinglan, however, was not displeased at all, but instead acknowledged generously, "It's okay, I like Lizhi's unpretentious nature!"

If she loved him, she would accept everything about him!

Cai Yue'er also reminded him earnestly, "Lizhi, you can't announce your favorite Sea Fairy in public like this!!"

Xu Lizhi suddenly panicked, "Ah, then, President Cai, what should I do now..."

If this led to his elimination, he wouldn't be able to get an answer from Sister Xinglan!

Seeing this, Academy President Cai softened and said helplessly, "Forget it, I'll let it slide this time, but there can't be a next time!"

Xu Lizhi immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said respectfully, "Thank you, President Cai, I promise there won't be a next time!"

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Above the Sea God's Lake!

Turbid World's murky eyes twinkled, "I remember Xu Lizhi and Ye Xinglan joined the academy quite early, didn't they?"

Ya Li nodded lightly, affirming, "Mm, earlier than the other outer courtyard students, and they directly entered the Inner Court!"

She paused, then added, "However, at that time, Yun Ming had personally ordered to enhance the quality of the Inner Court students, not allowing outer courtyard students to join the Inner Court without passing the assessment. They were sent back to the outer courtyard!"

Feng Wu Yu sighed, "Is that so... Well, if they ended up together at the Sea God's matchmaking event, it must have been destined!"

Yun Ming seemed to have remembered something. He smiled and turned to the side, speaking to Long Yeyue, "Elder Long, besides those, I recall you said something to Xu Lizhi back then, right?"

Tang Yinmeng suddenly interjected, "I know about that, it was about taking on a disciple!"

Lan Muzi agreed, "Yes! I was there at that time. Poor Yin Meng and I were still just record-named disciples of Elder Long!"

Hearing this, Feng Wu Yu exclaimed in surprise, "Really? Elder Long, you accepted Xu Lizhi as your disciple back then?"

Ya Li expressed her doubt, "Elder Long hasn't taken a single disciple for so many years. Why would she take a fancy to this kid Xu Lizhi?"

Turbid World stroked his beard, "Taking a disciple is all about fate. When I took on Longkong and Shen Yi, I had no reasons either; and of course, their talents didn't disappoint me!"

Longkong has been diligently cultivating this whole year and his strength has nearly reached the level of a Titled Douluo!

Long Yeyue knew she couldn't hide it anymore and didn't deny it but nodded instead, "Indeed it's true! Back then I took a liking to that kid, but I gave him a requirement: he had to enter the Inner Court on his own strength! When that time comes, I will accept him as my disciple!"

It looks like it's time to keep my promise!

Yun Ming showed a contemplative expression, "So that's how it is. Congratulations to Elder Long on gaining a new disciple!"

To know that even Lan Muzi and Tang Yinmeng are only record-named disciples of Long Yeyue, one can imagine just how highly she regards Xu Lizhi!

Feng Wu Yu echoed, "Hmm, having taken a new disciple, even without Elder Bei by your side, you won't be too lonely!"

Turbid World coughed, "Ahem... Elder Feng, isn't it a bit inappropriate to bring up Elder Bei at a time like this?"

But Long Yeyue waved her hand dismissively, "No matter, let's continue watching these youngsters!"

Although she showed nothing on the surface, a careful observer would still detect the hint of loneliness in her eyes...

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Returning to the scene of the Sea God's matchmaking event, Cai Yue'er once again pulled out a bamboo stick, carved with the numbers fifty!

She then announced, "Next to enter is number fifty, please welcome number fifty!"

With her words, everyone's gaze immediately shifted there...

Not for any other reason, but because the man standing at number fifty was Xu Sheng!

He smiled lightly, "Is it my turn already?"

After speaking, he leaped nimbly, effortlessly arriving above the surface of Sea God's Lake and descended slowly...

This unique entrance caught the eye of all the spectating students...

"Finally, it's Elder Xu's turn. I really wonder how he will confess to Elder Shen!"

"Hey hey, I hope a fair number of Sea Fairies choose Elder Xu. If that happens, won't we get to see a battleground!"

"And then, during the confrontation stage, Elder Shen with her formidable strength defeats the other Sea Fairies and ends up with Elder Xu. Hiss... It's a classic fairy tale!"

"Hold on, confrontation stage, what does that mean? And how do you know about this?"

"Silly, of course we asked the inner court students. The Sea God's matchmaking event isn't just about lips and looks to find a partner!"

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