Chapter 650 649: I Will Never Leave You Behind Again

"Huh, why are there so many... Young Master? Young Master! Is that you, Young Master!"

She pushed the door open.

The one who walked out was a young woman in a green dress, as pure and kind as ever, though her face now held a trace of coldness. She seemed perplexed by the sudden appearance of so many auras nearby.

But all these emotions, upon seeing Yang Xiao,

vanished completely.

Her face was filled with delighted surprise, excitement, and other ineffable emotions. In a flash, she threw herself into Yang Xiao's arms. At that moment, everyone surrounding them was stunned.

They never would have expected it.

That the Holy Spirit Body would throw herself into a strange man's arms like that.

A pang shot through their hearts.

'This kid... could he be the Holy Spirit Body's man?'

At this thought,

everyone's expression turned ugly.

They all knew the Third Young Master had come specifically for this Holy Spirit Body. The reason they were all so invested was that they hoped to present her to gain the Third Young Master's favor and reap the rewards.

But if...

the Holy Spirit Body already belonged to someone...

then things would get complicated.

Especially since Yang Xiao's display just now had been no weaker than any of their own. Furthermore, since they couldn't fathom his background, no one present knew his true strength.

A sense of dread grew within them.

They were deeply unsettled.

If this matter was botched, the consequences...

But now...

'Is this whole affair going to fall through?'

'If it falls through, not only will we fail to curry favor with the Third Young Master, we'll probably end up in deep trouble.'

Even if they succeeded,

they would have completely alienated the Holy Spirit Body. When the time came, she would resent them and badmouth them to the Third Young Master. In that case, not only would they fail to gain any benefits, they would find themselves in a world of hurt.

At this thought,

instantly,

the expressions of everyone present changed drastically.

They were thrown into a panic.

Even so,

some among them were already thinking of backing out.

"Don't panic, everyone. The situation is still unclear. Besides, the Vice Dean is spearheading this matter. We still need to see what he intends to do."

Suddenly, a voice rang out in their minds.

The higher-ups of Star God Academy immediately turned their gazes.

It was the Second Elder.

He was the only other Tier Two True God besides the Great Elder.

When he spoke,

though the others were still uneasy, they calmed down somewhat, a sliver of hope rekindled in their hearts.

At that moment, however,

the Great Elder stepped forward.

"This whelp only has his current strength because he used some petty tricks. His actual cultivation is extremely low, so there's no need to fear him. Besides, the Vice Dean has already looked into his background; he's no cause for concern. You all know we cannot afford any mistakes this time. Otherwise, if the Third Young Master blames us, none of us can escape responsibility."

"Then what is your intention, Great Elder?"

an Elder at the Peak of Tier One True God inquired.

The Great Elder merely smiled. "My intentions are not important. What's important are the Vice Dean's intentions. With your keen eyes, you should all be able to see that the Holy Spirit Body is still pure. As for the rest, don't worry about it. The Third Young Master has navigated the world of women for years; do you really think he'd let some little girl lead him by the nose?"

It must be said,

the Great Elder clearly understood their inner thoughts. With just a few words, he had dispelled their greatest anxieties.

Then, without waiting for a response,

he strode toward Yang Xiao and Yun'Er.

At this time,

Yun'Er was nestled in Yang Xiao's arms,

her face a picture of excitement and bliss.

She was so emotional she couldn't speak.

Looking at this silly girl,

it seemed

this little girl really had matured a lot.

She was much more mature than she was a year ago.

And yet, she was even more endearing than she was before.

"Y-Young Master, what's wrong?"

It was just that he was staring at her so intently that the little girl couldn't help but feel a bit shy.

Seeing her shy expression

only made Yang Xiao feel more tenderly toward her. Without a second thought, he reached out, gently tapped her delicate nose, and said softly, "I'm just admiring how my little girl has grown even more beautiful. You're more charming than ever."

"Really?"

The little girl instantly brightened.

Yang Xiao smiled and nodded.

At this moment, Yun'Er still didn't know the situation she was in. She had also ignored the people she saw earlier, simply thinking they had come because of her breakthrough.

Although a little embarrassed,

at this moment, she was completely immersed in the joy of reuniting with her Young Master.

She couldn't help but voice her deepest fear. "Young Master, now that you've come to Star God Academy... you're not going to leave again, are you?"

Seeing the worried look on the little girl's face,

Yang Xiao felt a pang of guilt.

'Logically, this girl was the first person I met after my rebirth,' he thought. 'She's also the one I care about and value most.'

'But,'

'in the two or three years since my rebirth, I've kept women I'm not even close to, like Huang Tianling and Ye Wanyu, by my side. Yet I didn't keep her with me.'

'And now, I've put her in this dangerous situation.'

A bitter feeling welled up inside Yang Xiao.

Instantly, he made a decision.

He said, "I'm not leaving. And even if I do, I'll take Yun'Er with me. I'll never leave you behind again."

That's right. From now on,

he would never let this little girl leave his side again.

Yang Xiao swore to himself.

"Really? Young Master, you're the best!"

The smile on the little girl's face grew even more radiant.

She looked like she was about to jump for joy.

Yang Xiao just smiled and tapped her delicate little nose again,

his eyes full of tender affection.

But just as he opened his mouth to speak again,

a voice rang out beside them,

rudely cutting him off.

"Not leaving? How could you possibly not leave? Miss Lin Yun'Er has already caught the Third Young Master's eye. The Holy Spirit Body's aptitude is not something just anyone can possess. How dare a mere Young Master of the Continent like you compete with our Third Young Master for a woman?"

"Furthermore, you just attacked and killed one of my Star God Academy's people. I, as an Elder, have the right to execute you on the spot. Of course, if you know what's good for you, you'll leave this place yourself. For Miss Yun'Er's sake, we at Star God Academy can overlook your transgressions. Otherwise... hmph!"

The words were dripping with menace,

and Yang Xiao couldn't help but frown.

He looked over.

It was the Great Elder of Star God Academy, who was now striding toward them.

The strongest expert in the entire Star God Academy, second only to Xing Hanzi.

When Yun'Er saw who was speaking,

her face went pale.

In her time at Star God Academy,

she had naturally learned of the Great Elder's power and influence. Now that he had spoken, she feared that not even her own master, Nangong Tianling, could stop him.

Her face turned deathly white.

Seeing this,

the killing intent in Yang Xiao's heart blazed even hotter.

And yet, at that very moment,

seeing Yun'Er's pale face only made the Great Elder more confident. He believed he had Yang Xiao and Yun'Er right where he wanted them.

He spoke, "I think Miss Yun'Er can see that I am not joking. If you truly want what's best for the young man beside you, then convince him to leave. Otherwise, I guarantee, he will die!"

He will die!

The moment those three words left his lips,

Yun'Er trembled from head to toe.

Yang Xiao, who held her, could feel her body go cold.

The killing intent in his heart could no longer be contained.

He gently set Yun'Er aside.

Then, step by step, he advanced on the arrogant Great Elder.