Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 550 - 403: Xiaobai says, only by believing in the Heavenly Father can one escape the sea of suffering

The three of them continued to move forward at the bottom of the pool, and the surrounding water currents became increasingly turbulent. The lanternfish still followed closely behind, seemingly leading the way for them. Luo Chen marveled at the wonder and beauty of this mysterious water realm in his heart, while also looking forward to the even more exciting stories that would unfold next.

As they moved forward, a light gradually appeared ahead, as if an exit was imminent. Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian exchanged a glance, both seeing the anticipation and curiosity in each other’s eyes. They sped up, eager to investigate.

Finally, they passed through the exit, and their view suddenly widened. A vast expanse of water lay before them, with rippling waves reflecting shimmering lights. Surrounded by green hills and lush trees, it looked like a paradise on earth.

"This is the entrance to the Dragon Palace," Wind Tiger pointed at the majestic palace ahead, "let’s go in quickly, my father is already waiting for us." With that, he swam towards the palace first, followed closely by Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian. Their hearts were filled with anticipation and excitement, eager to witness the splendor and mystery of the Dragon Palace.

Upon hearing this, Wind Tiger hesitated for a moment, as if he had some concerns in his heart. But he finally made up his mind and slowly removed the mask from his face. Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian immediately crowded in curiously, wanting to see the face of this mysterious young man.

Wind Tiger’s face was no different from that of an ordinary person, with delicate features that should belong to a handsome young man. However, there were about a dozen pieces of scale armor scattered on his cheeks, shimmering with a faint golden light, somewhat eerie. Even more peculiar was the long beard growing from his chin, as long as an index finger, incongruous with his youthful appearance, giving a comical impression.

Seeing this scene, Luo Chen couldn’t help but be stunned, his expression becoming stiff. He fought hard to suppress the absurdity he felt, trying not to let his laughter spill out. Ouyang Qian, however, didn’t have such restraint; she stifled her laughter and looked at Wind Tiger with a strange expression, teasing, "No wonder, no wonder you always wear a mask."

Wind Tiger’s cheeks blushed slightly, and he glared at Ouyang Qian, pretending to be angry and snorted. Turning to Luo Chen, he said, "Why would a respectable man travel with a woman? Women are so wordy and troublesome, always fussing over things, it’s annoying." His words revealed disdain and resentment towards women, leaving Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian feeling puzzled.

Luo Chen was at a loss, unsure how to respond to this sudden complaint. Ouyang Qian, however, was even more curious, wanting to know where Wind Tiger’s hatred for women stemmed from. This question was answered when they reached the Dragon Palace at the bottom of the pool.

The Dragon Palace was large and resplendent, like an underwater castle. Inside the palace, coral grew luxuriantly, and treasure pearls were inlaid on the walls, shining brightly. However, there were no legendary shrimp soldiers and crab generals here; instead, there was a large group of beautiful dragon maidens. They wore luxurious clothing and jeweled headdresses, and they welcomed them with smiles and laughter.

No sooner had Wind Grasshopper landed than the dragon maidens, in high spirits, swarmed around him. They vied to chat intimately with Wind Grasshopper, asking how he was doing. As soon as they saw Wind Tiger, the dragon maidens rushed toward him, surrounding him like stars doting on the moon. One would pat his head, another would pinch his shoulder, showing complete concern. However, Wind Tiger stood coldly in the center, letting them manipulate his body. His mouth occasionally twitched, clearly unaccustomed to such a scene.

Whenever his gaze met Luo Chen’s, a stiff, bitter smile would appear on his cheek. It seemed to speak of his helplessness and embarrassment. Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian watched these scenes unfold with amusement while also finally understanding where Wind Tiger’s disdain and resentment towards women came from.

"No wonder he doesn’t take a liking to women," Luo Chen murmured, as if a thousand layers of waves were stirring in his heart. He imagined the scene of Wind Tiger returning home, surrounded by many beautiful women. For many, this might be a dreamlike enjoyment, yet for Wind Tiger, it might be a kind of constraint. Day by day, year by year, apart from his father, there were only these women at home, and such an environment would make even a heart of iron feel weary.

The more Luo Chen thought about it, the more he found Wind Tiger pitiful, his life seemed to lack some freedom and choice. Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly noticed a look of indignation on Ouyang Qian’s face, which piqued his curiosity.

"Yanli, Wind Tiger has been like this since childhood, we can’t blame him entirely..." Luo Chen tried to comfort Ouyang Qian, while also offering Wind Tiger a defense.

However, Ouyang Qian appeared even more furious, "I’m angry with that Wind Grasshopper! Humph, I originally thought he was a deeply affectionate and righteous man, but it turns out he’s such a philanderer. With so many wives hidden at home, no wonder he didn’t care when the dragon maiden went to Da Kuo and even pretended to look pitiful."

Ouyang Qian’s words revealed deep dissatisfaction with Wind Grasshopper. After hearing this, Luo Chen also frowned in contemplation, starting to reassess this mysterious master of the Dragon Palace.

At this time, ripples stirred the water, and Wind Grasshopper sheepishly appeared beside the two, obviously having heard Ouyang Qian’s accusation. He explained with a bitter smile, "Miss Yanli, you’ve misunderstood me. She is my original wife; we grew up childhood sweethearts, destined to grow old together. However, she was nearly killed by evildoers, and I spent a thousand years of Soul Power to save her, but she was left infertile ever since."

Wind Grasshopper’s words were filled with helplessness and sorrow, his gaze profound and distant, as if reminiscing about those difficult times. After hearing his explanation, the resentment in Luo Chen’s and Ouyang Qian’s hearts dissipated considerably. They began to understand Wind Grasshopper’s difficulties and sympathized with his plight.

"I’m sorry, Senior Wind Grasshopper, we misunderstood you," Ouyang Qian apologized first, a hint of guilt appearing on her face.

Wind Grasshopper gently shook his head, "It’s okay, you didn’t know. Actually, I took in these dragon maidens because they were homeless, and I wished to provide them a place of safety. As for the matter of the dragon maiden going to Da Kuo, I indeed feel guilty, but I have my reasons."