Of course, You Yang had no idea what the old man was thinking.
He only felt the eager gaze from the other side.
You Yang felt a chill down his spine.
Damn, this look, this old guy wouldn't have some kind of special fetish, would he...
“Cough, let's go. This has nothing to do with us.”
You Yang quickly pulled Lu Xiao Xue outside.
“Wait a minute.”
Seeing You Yang about to leave, Long Qian hurriedly stopped him.
You Yang looked over in confusion, and saw Long Qian walking quickly towards him, stroking his beard, staring at You Yang with an appreciative look: “May I ask your name, young friend?”
This old man really caught up......
“You Yang.”
You Yang had no choice but to tell him his name.
You Yang......
Long Qian quickly went through his mind.
In his memory, the contemporary duel noble families, it seems there really wasn't a ‘You’ surname.
But that's good.
Since he's not from a noble family, it would be easier to win him over.
“Good, very good.”
Thinking of this, the smile on Long Qian’s face became even wider, his wrinkles made his face look like a blooming chrysanthemum.
Looking at the smile on Long Qian’s face.
You Yang further confirmed the idea that this old man was a little crazy.
“Young friend, who is your master? What Dueling Academy did you study in?”
Long Qian asked again.
“None, self-taught.”
You Yang rolled his eyes.
His duels were really just fought through playing cards with a group of card friends.
The statement "self-taught" wasn't a lie.
Of course, in Long Qian's ears, it meant something else.
“It seems that this genius must be a disciple of some Dueling expert, but the person's identity is inconvenient to mention.”
Long Qian began to arbitrarily assign You Yang a backstory.
Of course, this isn't impossible in the Dueling world.
Although many Dueling cards and Dueling summoning techniques are controlled by the noble families.
But it's not impossible for some Dueling masters to be hidden in the world.
In Long Qian’s eyes, You Yang might have learned his Dueling skills from these unknown Dueling masters.
That's good too.
No clan behind him.
He’s not a student of any other major Dueling academy.
His resume can be said to be a blank slate, very clean.
For the East China Dueling Academy, which is eager to find geniuses to revive East China Dueling.
This is simply the perfect candidate.
“Good, good, good.”
Long Qian said three "good"s in a row again.
Perfect.
This young man is simply too perfect!
“I wonder if young friend is interested in taking your Dueling skills to the next level?”
Long Qian had a friendly smile on his face.
His demeanor was completely different from the old man with the stern face.
“You want me to join the East China Dueling Academy?”
You Yang wasn't stupid, this old man had been buzzing around him like a fly for half a day, if he still couldn't figure out his intentions, You Yang might as well start over.
Seeing You Yang expose him, Long Qian awkwardly smiled, and nodded in agreement.
“East China Dueling is currently in a time of crisis, young friend is gifted, why not contribute to East China Dueling?”
“As long as you join our East China Dueling Academy, resources, connections, you can use them freely......”
Lu Xiao Xue was more and more surprised and happy as she listened.
To be valued by the East China Dueling Academy.
You Yang’s future is definitely going to be smooth sailing!
Thinking of this, Lu Xiao Xue was genuinely happy for You Yang.
“Sorry, I refuse.”
However, before Long Qian could finish, You Yang rejected Long Qian with a look of disdain.
“Huh?”
Upon hearing You Yang's rejection, Lu Xiao Xue directly looked over in disbelief.
Ref......refuse?！
“Refuse?” Long Qian was also stunned.
As the director of the East China Dueling Academy Admissions Office, Long Qian had seen countless children crying and begging to be admitted to the academy, including many talented children from noble families.
But to reject the East China Dueling Academy.
This was the first time Long Qian had seen it!
“I’m just an ordinary passerby.”
“I’m not interested in any Dueling academy or the like.”
You Yang said firmly in his rejection.
“Besides, I promised Xiao Xue that I’d stay here for a while.” You Yang pointed at Lu Xiao Xue beside him, “So, please ask someone else.”
Moreover, with the level of Dueling in this world, this East China Dueling Academy probably can’t teach me anything.
You Yang muttered the last part in his heart.
Hearing You Yang's words, Lu Xiao Xue’s pupils shrank, and she froze in place.
After a brief moment of shock, Long Qian had three words flash through his mind.
Courageous!
Seeing that You Yang had actually rejected him, Long Qian was not angry, but rather happy.
He admired You Yang even more.
The previous defeat of the East China Dueling Academy in the world-class competition.
It was precisely because the students who were highly valued by the academy at that time betrayed East China for the benefits offered by other academies.
From then on, Long Qian knew.
If you want to truly revive the academy.
It’s not enough to just have talented Duelers.
The most important thing is the Dueler's character!
And this young man.
Strong, talented, determined, courageous, he doesn't change his mind for petty benefits.
He’s simply perfect!
Now, Long Qian’s gaze towards You Yang was even more fervent.
You Yang, of course, didn't know that Long Qian had already imagined You Yang as the perfect Dueler.
He could only feel that the old man's gaze on him was becoming increasingly strange.
“Cough, old man, if you’re free, go find somewhere to wander around, Xiao Xue, let's go.”
You Yang quickly pulled Lu Xiao Xue towards the outside.
He was afraid that if he stayed here for a while longer, the old man wouldn’t know what strange things he’d do.
This time You Yang was about to leave, Long Qian didn’t stop him.
He looked at You Yang and Lu Xiao Xue leaving, stroking his beard, and thinking to himself.
He wouldn’t give up on this perfect Dueler.
However, it’s probably a bit difficult to convince him to join the school by normal means.
He had to consider how to impress this talented Dueler......
......
......
Leaving the Black Dragon Dueling Academy.
You Yang breathed a sigh of relief, letting go of Lu Xiao Xue’s hand.
Without the old man's constant observation, You Yang's back pressure was much less.
“Seriously, there are no normal people in this world.”
There was a cannon fodder who inexplicably made trouble for him, and there was an old man who was a little crazy.
What kind of 爽文male protagonist aura am I possessed with, did I get the innate装逼saintly body?
“Let's go, Xiao Xue, it's not early anymore, let's go home.”
You Yang looked at Lu Xiao Xue beside him.
But he found that Lu Xiao Xue was currently looking down, as if she was lost in thought.
“Xiao Xue?”
“Huh?”
Hearing You Yang’s voice, Lu Xiao Xue came back to her senses as if she was awakened from a dream.
She looked at You Yang, and seeing You Yang’s strange look, she quickly waved her hands: “I, I’m fine! Nothing really!”
“Hm?”
Listening to Lu Xiao Xue’s response that was completely off-topic, You Yang looked at Lu Xiao Xue with even more suspicion.
Actually, You Yang could feel that Lu Xiao Xue’s mood wasn’t quite right.
It was just that he had to deal with the old man, so he didn’t ask for now.
“If you have anything on your mind, just say it now.”
You Yang looked at the empty street, “While there’s no one around.”
Ugh......
Hearing You Yang say this.
Lu Xiao Xue lowered her head, her hands tightly clutching her skirt.
Actually.
From the moment You Yang rejected Long Qian.
Lu Xiao Xue had realized in her heart that You Yang was completely different from her.
She asked herself, if Long Qian had invited her with the same conditions.
Then Lu Xiao Xue would definitely have agreed without hesitation.
But You Yang......
He chose to stay...... to stay with the True Red-Eye Clan.
This made Lu Xiao Xue feel both touched and guilty.
You Yang, whether it's his strength, mentality.
Or his future height.
He’s not in the same world as her, the heir of a declining family.
To make him stay here.
It's so selfish.
“I...... I think, You Yang, you’re still more suitable to develop in a better place......”
Lu Xiao Xue looked up and murmured softly.
“If you stay with our True Red-Eye Clan all the time, our clan will only drag you......”
“I...... I hope, You Yang can join the East China Dueling Academy, and become a famous Dueler in the future!”
Looking at the tear in Lu Xiao Xue’s eye.
You Yang smiled faintly.
He felt a hint of helplessness and affection.
“It’s not as serious as you think.”
Reaching out, You Yang gently wiped away the tears from the corner of Lu Xiao Xue’s eye.
“Besides......”
“I said this before.”
“I’ll help you improve your Dueling skills.”
“I won’t leave you until you grow into a true Dueler.”
Looking at the tenderness on You Yang’s face.
Lu Xiao Xue felt an overwhelming sweetness in her heart.
She tiptoed, her soft lips lightly kissed You Yang's corner of his mouth.
You Yang’s eyes flashed a hint of surprise.
But soon.
He also smiled helplessly, reached out and gently wrapped his arms around Lu Xiao Xue’s waist, and lowered his head.
It seems.
Now, he has even more reasons to stay.
......