Chapter 188: After Many Years, We Are Still Familiar With Each Other
Shui Bing'er clearly held real authority over Shui Yue'er as her older sister. The moment she spoke, Shui Yue'er did not dare to be stubborn. She obediently recounted the whole story, then puffed out her cheeks and added, "I just wanted to help you get revenge, Sister. All those trips you made before were for nothing."
"Alright, I understand. Stop." Before Shui Yue'er could say any more, Shui Bing'er glared at her and cut her off.
This girl really had no sense of propriety. She would actually say that in front of everyone.
Lei Bao and Teacher Yu, who stood to the side, finally understood the full cause and effect. They exchanged a glance.
"Ahem." Lei Bao coughed lightly, stroked his beard, and said, "So after all that, it was just kids fooling around. Since it's clear now, let the kids handle it themselves."
From the hints in his tone, it was obvious he had realized Shui Bing'er and her sister had known Yu Tianlin for a long time, and that there were some things between them that he did not want to touch. Lei Bao had no interest in getting involved.
"That's exactly right." Teacher Yu immediately went along. "I've long admired Dean Lei's reputation, but it was rare to meet you before. Now that I finally have the chance, I must ask for your guidance."
To put it bluntly, Shui Yue'er was completely in the wrong this time. However, she was the daughter of Skywater Academy's dean. If Lei Bao really pressed the matter of slander, Teacher Yu would be stuck in a difficult position, and it would become a headache for everyone. Since Lei Bao did not use the chance to cause trouble, Teacher Yu naturally followed his lead.
"Not at all." Lei Bao smiled. "Teacher Yu's Water Flowing Whip technique is famous as well."
With that, the 2 exchanged pleasantries and quickly left, leaving Yu Tianlin and the students behind.
For a moment, everyone fell silent, glancing at one another. Then Shui Bing'er moved first.
She held her younger sister's hand, walked quickly up to Yu Tianlin, and bowed deeply. "Yu Tianlin, I'm truly sorry. My sister is mischievous and caused you so much trouble."
After bowing, Shui Bing'er turned sternly to Shui Yue'er. "Yue'er, you should apologize too."
"Oh." Shui Yue'er pouted, clearly unconvinced, but she did not disobey. She gave a small bow and said, "Sorry, Yu Tianlin."
With the 2 sisters bowing, especially Shui Bing'er, Yu Tianlin felt uncomfortable. He waved his hands repeatedly. "It's really nothing. You don't need to apologize. If anything, it's my fault."
"You at least know that much," Shui Yue'er muttered, but she was immediately silenced by Shui Bing'er's sharp look.
Seeing the matter was basically settled, the students who had been drawn over by Yu Tianlin's long roar slowly dispersed. In the crowd, 3 girls tried to slip away quietly, but it was pointless.
Shui Bing'er's voice, infused with Spirit Power, accurately reached their ears. "You 3, don't run. Come here."
The 3 girls froze at once.
"Oh no," the red haired girl said helplessly. "Why did the captain show up now? I'm definitely getting scolded."
"It's all your fault," the tall girl complained. "I said this plan was too much, but you insisted."
Only Xue Wu stayed silent as she led the other 2 forward.
When they reached her, Shui Bing'er looked at them and said, "You're all here. So this really involved you too, right? Xue Wu as well. Why are you joining them in this nonsense?"
Yu Tianlin shifted his gaze to the 3 girls. He had noticed them earlier but thought they were just passersby. Now it was clear they were Shui Bing'er's teammates. Especially Xue Wu, Yu Tianlin remembered that Xue Wu was Shui Bing'er's partner in their Martial Soul Fusion Technique.
Shui Bing'er clearly had authority among her teammates, and everyone respected her enough not to talk back. Still, since they were teammates and not her sister, Shui Bing'er did not go too far. She simply warned them not to do anything like this again, then sent them away along with Shui Yue'er.
As she left, Xue Wu gave Yu Tianlin a thoughtful look for a while. Clearly, based on what happened earlier, she had already roughly judged his strength, so it was not a complete loss.
"Sorry, Yu Tianlin." Once everyone left, only Yu Tianlin and Shui Bing'er remained. Shui Bing'er finally did not need to maintain the posture of an older sister and captain. With a hint of apology, she said, "I'm sorry you had to see that. They just like messing around."
"It's nothing." Yu Tianlin understood the situation after watching everyone's reactions. "Shui Yue'er did this because of me in the end. As for your teammates, they probably just wanted to use the chance to test my strength."
It was strange. Even after so many years, when they met again, it felt as natural as before. There was no awkwardness at all, as if they had never been apart.
"It's already this late. You probably haven't eaten yet." Shui Bing'er smiled. "I'll take you to dinner, as an apology for what Yue'er did."
"That's too formal," Yu Tianlin said. "There's really no need to apologize. I don't care about what happened earlier."
Shui Bing'er smiled. "Then let's say it another way. When I came to Thunder Academy for the exchange gatherings before, you hosted me. Now that you've come to our Skywater Academy, it's my turn."
Her words stirred Yu Tianlin's memories.
Back at Thunder Academy, his strength had been weak. Other than studying and cultivating, he did not have to worry about anything. He had lived freely and comfortably.
But as time passed, to change the fate of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianlin had forced himself to grow as fast as possible. He had not experienced that same ease and joy ever again.
Just hold on a little longer. One day, I'll be invincible, sweep everything aside, protect the people I want to protect, and I won't have to worry about these things anymore, or be dragged around by them.
Yu Tianlin thought quietly.
Seeing him slightly lost in thought, neither agreeing nor refusing, Shui Bing'er did not mind. She simply reached out, grabbed his wrist, and started running in one direction.
"Come on. I'm hungry too. Let's go eat together."
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