When the actions taken by the Tang Sect in recent days spread to the ears of the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion...
Feng Wu Yu couldn't help but sigh, "Ever since Sect Master Zang took up his post, he really does things decisively, managing to keep a tight grip on both the federation and the Douling Empire!"
Cai Yue'er chimed in, "Yes, the Douling Empire lacks core soul tool technology, so he used that to exchange for a large amount of resources! And the federation is also worried that this would lead to a war among the three great empires, so they too spent a certain amount of resources to make the Tang Sect back off."
Feng Wu Yu gave a thumbs up, "Impressive, truly impressive. But the consequence of this is that it will lead to a deteriorating relationship with the federation! Once we encounter any issues in the future, we won't be able to obtain their support!"
Long Yeyue shook her head, "Zang Xin is being too impatient. With Tang Sect's level of technology, returning to its peak wouldn't take many years at all!"
If he were still around, he certainly wouldn't have made such a decision, right?
Ya Li pursed her thin lips, "Sect Master Zang must have his own thoughts; maybe he didn't mean to offend the federation, just purely wanted to secure more resources for the Tang Sect!"
After a pause, she shifted the topic, "Speaking of which, Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Xingluo Empire officially joined the academy a few days ago, and according to Shen Yi, just the welcome gift alone was a soul bone for each of the Shrek Seven Monsters!"
At that, Feng Wu Yu expressed his surprise, "As many as seven or eight soul bones? Even an empire couldn't easily produce that many, could they?"
Turbid World propped up his chin, "Perhaps they fear that Dai Yun'er would be bullied at Shrek Academy, so they want to use these soul bones to win over the Shrek Seven Monsters? To secure protection from the academy?"
Tang Yinmeng furrowed her brows, "Even if that's the case, there's no need for so many. It really makes one suspect the true motives of the current Emperor Dai Yueyan of the Xingluo Empire!"
Lan Muzi took a deep breath, "Is there a possibility that he's taken into account that with the strength of the Xingluo Empire, they are no match for the Holy Spirit Cult, and therefore he entrusted Dai Yun'er to our Shrek Academy?"
Long Yeyue crossed her arms, speaking in a grave tone, "Yes, your inference makes sense, Elder Xu, you've spent some time with this Dai Yun'er, what's your opinion?"
Xu Sheng came back to his senses, pondering, "I don't have many opinions, but she is kind, so she probably won't cause any trouble for the academy!"
Her innocent appearance still left him with some memories to this day...
Long Yeyue nodded slightly, "If that is the case, then there's no need to assign someone to monitor her, and grant her all the rights of a Shrek Academy Inner Court student!"
Since Xu Sheng had said so, there really wasn't anything to worry about!
This proposal received the agreement of all the Elders...
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Having just left the Sea God Pavilion, Xu Sheng encountered Dai Yun'er who was waiting outside...
Seeing Xu Sheng's handsome face, she waved her hand and said, "Elder Xu, long time no see!"
Despite having grown so much, she couldn't help but be moved upon seeing him...
Xu Sheng was startled for a moment, then responded with a smile, "Yun'er, it has been a long time. How have you been over these many years in the Xingluo Empire?"
Upon hearing that, Dai Yun'er pouted, "Not very good, the royal household of the Xingluo Empire has been infiltrated by the Holy Spirit Cult, and we could be attacked at any moment, living in constant fear!"
"If I hadn't come here, I probably wouldn't even be able to move freely by now!"
Xu Sheng reached out to ruffle her hair, "I see, that must have been tough on you."
Dai Yun'er's cheeks flushed red, but she did not hide her enjoyment of the gesture...
Xie Xie, who was watching the scene from a short distance away, commented, "That Dai Yun'er still isn't giving up on Teacher Xu, huh!"
Yue Zhengyu shrugged his shoulders, "No kidding! With Dai Yun'er's appearance and status, she's indeed a good match for Teacher Xu, but alas..."
Alas, Teacher Xu is not just any woman that can be easily held onto!
Yuanen Yehui said coldly, "I originally thought that Dai Yun'er had some other purpose for coming to our Shrek Academy, but now it seems she's completely blinded by love!"
Ye Xinglan coughed and covered her mouth, "Cough cough... Yehui, you can't say it like that. After all, she gave each of us a soul bone!"
Tang Wulin nodded, "That leg bone was indeed good. After absorbing it, my strength has definitely improved!"
Instantly, everyone's gazes converged on him...
Tang Wulin took two steps back unconsciously and said blankly, "Uh... what's wrong? Did none of you absorb it?"
Then he waved his hand and said, "It's fine, those soul bones are at least of the ten thousand year level, they won't affect our potential!"
Gu Yue said in a complicated tone, "Wulin, do you really not understand what everyone means?"
Tang Wulin was still completely puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Gu Yue shook her head, "Forget it, you've already absorbed it anyway."
They had planned to return all the soul bones to Dai Yun'er, who could have known that Tang Wulin would absorb it right away!
Just at this moment, a female inner court student suddenly appeared, interrupting their discussion...
"Um... senior brothers and sisters, there are more than a dozen people outside from the Blood Dragon Squad, it seems they are looking for you!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin immediately knocked on his own head and exclaimed, "Oh no, I've been in the academy this whole time and completely forgot about the Blood Dragon Squad!"
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Sure enough, as soon as they met, Long Yuxue started off with a deeply aggrieved tone, "Wulin, tell us, how come you've kept us waiting in the hotel in Shrek City without a word?"
They had thought Tang Wulin would take the initiative to contact them, but unexpectedly, there had been complete silence for so long!
Just waiting helplessly in the hotel for several weeks...
Tang Wulin scratched his head, feeling a bit guilty, "Um, I've been busy forging Three-Word Battle Armor for everyone recently and kinda lost track of things..."
Aruheng sighed, "Junior brother, your lying skills still need improvement!"
Jiang Wuyue indignantly said, "You've practically got 'guilty conscience' written all over your face. I bet you just forgot about us, right?"
"That's it, I must give you a good thrashing!" Sima Jinchi clenched his fists, eager to slap Tang Wulin around...
Ma Shan glanced at him and snarked, "Although I'd like to as well, it seems none of us are actually his match!"
Tang Wulin didn't talk back, apologizing instead, "Hehe, come on guys, don't be mad. To make up for my mistake, how about the Shrek Seven Monsters be your opponents? What do you think?"
Since they were idling anyway, it would be better to let the Shrek Seven Monsters face off against the main members of the Blood Dragon Squad, gaining some more actual combat experience!
Xie Xie rebuked, "Hey hey, Wulin, don't make decisions on our behalf!"
Yue Zhengyu was eager to try, "This suggestion seems quite interesting! I have no objections!"
Yuanen Yehui's Beautiful Eyes lit up, "I don't have any objections either, but it's probably best to adopt a mixed allocation rule."
Otherwise, with the overall strength of the Shrek Seven Monsters, the Blood Dragon Squad wouldn't stand a chance at winning!
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