Chương 105: Chapter 104 How Deep is Yu Xiaogang's Scheming?_1

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The night was silent, filled with the continuous murmur of insects.

Shrek Academy was nestled within a village that, at night, conjured an aura of tranquility and leisure. However, Xu Ran had never appreciated such scenes; to him, nighttime was exceedingly precious.

After all, could any scenery be more beautiful than one's wife?

Moreover, Xu Ran was young, strong, and brimming with energy, naturally preferring more physical activities.

But tonight, he had been summoned directly by Dean Flender.

Under the dim light, Flender and Xu Ran sat opposite each other.

After a brief narration, Flender sighed.

"Now you should understand. The bond of the Golden Iron Triangle might have seemed strong, but in reality, there were numerous conflicts. Both Brock and I fell for Erlong. In the end, I stepped back."

"I thought by stepping away, Erlong would be happy, but unexpectedly, things turned out quite differently. Erlong has been living alone all these years, and neither Brock nor I have visited her," Flender said with bitterness.

He now deeply regretted that at the moment Brock left Liu Erlong, he should have cared for Erlong.

But having stepped back as the loser in love, how could he dare to return? Erlong didn't fancy him, and visiting her would only make her feel more troubled, wouldn't it?

"I understand. But Dean, you didn't invite me here just to have a heart-to-heart, did you?" Xu Ran smiled; he knew why Flender had called him. It was all about Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang's affair.

"Don't play dumb with me. Do you think I don't know you targeted Brock today?" Flender said with a stern face. He had now realized that Xu Ran was a crafty one. He had honestly revealed their past to Xu Ran, but the kid still pretended to be clueless.

Xu Ran indeed targeted Brock today; was that not obvious?

Moreover, he could tell that Xu Ran had known about Yu Xiaogang before and was quite familiar with him. The scorn from Xu Ran's soul that he held for Xiaogang couldn't be faked.

Xu Ran must know something, perhaps that was the answer he sought.

"Dean, you can't wrong me. I haven't done anything, so how could I have targeted him?" Xu Ran said.

"Alright, let's not dwell on this issue. What I want is for you to help me analyze whether Brock is that kind of person. I've always suspected that he intentionally broke up with Erlong," Flender said, clenching his fists. For Erlong's happiness, he was willing to step aside, but he would never tolerate anyone hurting her.

"This..."

"Dean, if I were to guess, the catalyst for Yu Xiaogang and Aunt Liu's breakup was the major incident that had just occurred at that time," Xu Ran said slowly, sipping his tea.

"What major incident?" Flender's heart skipped a beat, and he asked nervously. He hadn't expected Xu Ran to seemingly know something.

"The former Pope Qianxun Ji died," Xu Ran revealed.

"Qianxun Ji? His death, what does it have to do with Brock and Erlong breaking up?" Flender asked, still somewhat confused. In truth, outstanding Soul Masters seldom paid attention to mundane matters and rarely understood these intricate issues. Only with a clear mind can one reach the pinnacle. Hence, even with Xu Ran's hint, Flender was momentarily unable to grasp it.

"Yu Xiaogang had a legendary love experience before meeting you, didn't he? Dean, have you forgotten about it?" Xu Ran continued to prod.

"Are you saying Brock's romance with Bi Bidong in Martial Soul Hall?" Flender suddenly awoke, as if realizing something incredible. His eyes widened at the thought of his own speculation and couldn't help but feel somewhat terrified.

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"Brock Yu was mocked from a young age within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and, out of pride, left the clan for the Martial Soul Hall. There, he found the first woman who could help him regain his dignity, Bi Bidong."

"Back then, Bi Bidong was utterly devoted to Brock, but later, he was driven away by Qian Xun Ji. Perhaps even he didn't think he had the chance to be with Bi Bidong again, so he went straight to the second woman who could help him, and that was Aunt Liu."

"Aunt Liu was one of the key figures of the Golden Iron Triangle. As long as he was with Aunt Liu, he would be able to have a say in the affairs of the Golden Iron Triangle. After all, doesn't the Dean also listen to Aunt Liu?"

Xu Ran slowly spoke, and the shock on Flender's face grew deeper. He had a premonition that Xu Ran's deductions were getting closer to the truth. What would be the reality of the matter?

"Keep talking," Flender took a deep breath.

"When Brock learned of Qian Xun Ji's death, he was overjoyed, because with Qian Xun Ji gone and Bi Bidong now the Pope of the Martial Soul Hall, he saw a chance to reunite with Bi Bidong. One a Pope, the other an ordinary member of the Soul Fusion Skill, which would Brock choose? Isn't it obvious? So, he broke up with Aunt Liu."

"But wasn't it when Brock brought Er Long back to the clan that the clan members coincidentally recognized Er Long as his uncle's daughter? And wasn't it the clan that forced him and Er Long apart?" Flender muttered, his expression slightly fierce. He couldn't accept this fact.

If that was true, how deep would Brock's schemes run?

How heartbroken would Er Long be if she knew this was the kind of man Brock was?

Flender shook his head, unwilling to believe. There was still a loophole in Xu Ran's deduction.

"Dean Flender, you really are naive. What if Brock knew all along that Liu Erlong was his cousin?"

"Even if he didn't know Liu Erlong was his cousin, he would certainly know they were related by blood. After all, he had spent time in the Martial Soul Hall, and he had extensively researched mutant Martial Souls to solve his own problem. Do you think he couldn't have recognized that Liu Erlong shares a mutant Martial Soul with him?"

Xu Ran's words exploded in Flender's heart like a bolt from the blue.

Yes, if Brock had known Liu Erlong's identity all along. Then by deliberately bringing her back to the clan and letting clan members separate them, wouldn't he be completely disassociated from the matter?

"I'm going to find that bastard Brock right now and get some answers." Anger surged through Flender, his Soul Power wildly fluctuating, so much so that the house began to creak under the might of a Soul Sage.

Brock was such a despicable person, leaving Er Long alone for all these years, how pitiful. And Brock was so ruthless.

"Ah, Dean, let it go. Without a witness, we can't do anything if he doesn't admit it. If you go looking for trouble with Brock now, you might spook him. You absolutely can't lose your composure right now," Xu Ran cautioned.

"Right, my heart almost got carried away. So, what should I do now? How can I expose his true face to Er Long? If we don't have evidence, Er Long will never believe us," Flender said anxiously.

Having discovered the kind of person Brock was, he just wanted to reveal Brock's true face in front of Liu Erlong. To let Er Long see who was truly there for her. The Brock she cared about had been deceiving her all along.

"Today, the only ones who know about this affair are the Yu Family. If the time is right, we can pay them a visit, and perhaps we could uncover the truth of the matter," Xu Ran suggested, the System's thorough knowledge aiding his clarity. Brock hadn't returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan over the years because he had sought to target his cousin and was then furiously expelled from the family by Yu Yuan Zhen.

"That would be good. However, I now have another question I'd like to ask you."

"Is loving someone about possessing them, or is it enough to simply watch them be happy and content from a distance?" Flender couldn't help asking. He knew Xu Ran was well-versed in matters of the heart.

"The greatest love of all is letting go. If the one you love can be happy and fulfilled, what is the sacrifice of oneself?"

"Sometimes, to see the woman you love in the arms of another man is also a profound happiness. If she smiles, you smile too." Xu Ran was startled inwardly, promptly educating Flender on what great love meant.

Great love knows no bounds and is not something that can be compared to mere possession.

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