Chapter 1412: Qiangugu Dongfeng's Suspicions (Please Subscribe)_1

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Subsequently, a group of people followed behind Li Zhilong, delving deeper into Skyfixed Star Soul Master Academy!

Along the way, Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but exclaim, "I never thought that an outer courtyard student from our Shrek Academy could become a head instructor at another academy!"

But as soon as she finished speaking, she remembered something, hurriedly covered her mouth, and looked sullenly at Li Zhilong, who was ahead of her to the side!

Tang Wulin and the others beside her were full of frustration, thinking that even if such words needed to be said, they should have waited until this senior had left!

By saying it now, it was not only embarrassing for them but they might even offend someone!

However, Li Zhilong, after hearing these words, showed no annoyance but smiled and said, "It's okay, but indeed, merely becoming an outer court student of Shrek Academy is the greatest regret in my heart!"

"And thankfully, I graduated successfully from the Shrek Outer Court, otherwise, my future would not be what it is now!"

For Shrek Academy, he was grateful; naturally, he wouldn't mind such trifles!

Xie Xie gave a thumbs up and said, "Worthy of being our senior, truly magnanimous! I wonder if we could enter the Inner Court?"

Gu Yue glanced at him and said indifferently, "Why bother with the Inner Court now, there are hardly a few people left in the academy's Inner Court!"

Ye Xinglan pursed her lips, "Indeed, had that incident not occurred, entering the Inner Court would surely have been our common goal."

Hearing their mysterious conversation, Li Zhilong frowned and asked, "What did you just say about the Inner Court being nearly empty? What does that mean?"

Tang Wulin, astonished, said, "Senior, don't you know? The inner court students of our academy were attacked by the Holy Spirit Cult; almost the entire force was wiped out, and altogether, barely a dozen people remain in the whole Inner Court!"

Li Zhilong was stunned, and muttered in disbelief, "What? Inner court students... nearly all fallen?"

As he spoke, his body trembled slightly...

As a former Shrek student, to only learn of this news now was indeed somewhat shameful for him!

As if noticing his discomfort, Tang Wulin consoled him, "Senior, you don't need to blame yourself; the academy ordered a lockdown on this information, it was only recently exposed by someone with an agenda from another power!"

Li Zhilong came back to his senses, shook his head in dismay, and sighed, "I'm not blaming myself, I just hate that I'm merely a minor head instructor and can't do anything to help the academy!"

Xu Xiaoyan raised her delicate fist and, clenching it, encouraged him, "What's the big deal about that? There may not be many Inner Court students left, but we have new blood to inject. Sooner or later, we'll be just like we used to be!"

Xu Lizhi earnestly added, "Yes! I also believe in the academy's capabilities! And I have even more faith in Shrek Academy's teaching standards! We can definitely rebuild!"

Ye Xinglan said in a cold voice, "Once the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion pinpoint the lair of the Holy Spirit Cult, we can definitely net them all in one fell swoop!"

Li Zhilong finally recovered from his despondency, his cheeks once again adorned with a smile, "You're right, Shrek Academy has survived many fatal blows throughout history and still carried on its legacy. How could it plummet so greatly over such a difficulty!"

"Well then, juniors, wait here for me. I'll find you suitable opponents!"

Watching his departing figure, they conversed, "This senior really cares about the academy!"

"Indeed, but he is just an outer court student; he couldn't do much for the academy after the incident, and perhaps that's why he's disappointed."

"Let's not think too much about it; since there are so few Inner Court students now, we should strive even harder to join!"

"Yes, let's all work hard together!"

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Elsewhere, within Sea God's Pavilion!

A middle-aged man bowed slightly, respectfully reporting, "Tower Master, the Vice Tower Master has recently returned to the Spirit Pagoda!"

In his mind, he marveled, "The Pagoda Master's strength is truly formidable. Even though I have reached Title Douluo, I am as insignificant as dust before him!"

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However, why collaborate with the notorious Holy Spirit Cult?

Those people are ruthless; they devour others without spitting out their bones. The Pagoda Master must know this!

Standing before him, Qiangugu Dongfeng's pupils showed a hint of coldness upon hearing of Leng Yaozhu's return to the Spirit Pagoda, "Did she say where she went?"

The middle-aged man was taken aback and stammered, "Pagoda Master, the Vice Tower Master did not mention where she went, but her behavior has not changed from usual!

Qiangugu Dongfeng pursed his thin lips in thought, "Is that so..."

Could it be that Leng Yaozhu is unaware of the secret dealings between the Spirit Pagoda and the evil Soul Masters? Is it just me being overly sensitive about this issue?

This thought secretly relieved the tension in his heart...

After all, her strength is that of a level-99 Ultimate Douluo, hardly weaker than mine!

If we were to confront each other and if things turned sour, who knows what unforeseen events might happen!

Qiangugu Dongfeng immediately instructed, "Do not rule out the possibility that she is faking it. Continue to have her closely monitored, and notify me immediately of any unusual movements!"

The middle-aged man nodded, "Yes, Pagoda Master!"

After a pause, he continued, "However, the number of people pre-ordering Spirit Souls is increasing, but we have supplied all our Spirit Souls to the Holy Spirit Cult. If we don't..."

Before he could finish, Qiangugu Dongfeng interrupted, "Hmph, then announce to the public that we are running low on materials for Artificial Spirit Souls and make those people wait!"

Federation coins, he truly does not care for them!

What he wants is for the Spirit Pagoda to become the number one power on the Continent!

The Holy Spirit Cult is nothing more than a pawn to him!

If they betray the Spirit Pagoda in the future, there is nothing to fear!

Because within the Spirit Pagoda, numerous level-9 and even Tenth-grade Spirit Guidance Devices are aimed at the area where the Holy Spirit Cult resides!

At one command, they can be reduced to ash!

The middle-aged man could only bow his head, "I understand, Pagoda Master..."

Just then, another Spirit Transmission Tower Disciple ran in, kneeling while hastily saying, "Pagoda Master, the Vice Pagoda Master is at the door. She says she has something to discuss with you!"

Qiangugu Dongfeng showed a trace of surprise, "Hmm? I understand. You two, withdraw for now."

Not long ago, he was discussing whether Leng Yaozhu was pretending, and now she was actively seeking him out. Could it be to prove that she's not guilty?

After the two left, Leng Yaozhu pushed open the door and walked in, her Beautiful Eyes staring straight into his, expressionless, "Pagoda Master!"

Qiangugu Dongfeng replied calmly, "Vice Tower Master, you've come to see me specially. Is there something you need?"

To his surprise, Leng Yaozhu answered earnestly, "Yes, I just wanted to ask the Pagoda Master, why have you been having me surveilled?"

Is it because you're afraid I will discover something, or do you feel that my existence threatens your position?"

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