Chapter 295: Question - What was the Root Cause Behind Jiang Nannan Selling Herself to Save Her Mother?

As the screen shifts, discussions about Jiang Nannan's dire situation flood the livestream comments. The topic quickly turns complex: Is she going to be chosen as the ideal candidate for an important ritual? Could her fate already be sealed?

With the stream ongoing, viewers anxiously watch as Jiang Nannan arrives at the address given by Shrek Academy, leading her directly to the dark and powerful Xuanwu Sect. Along the way, she encounters an elder of the sect, and upon hearing her intentions, he decides to take her further into their grounds.

After some initial assessments of her age and spiritual power, the elders of Xuanwu Sect confirm that Jiang Nannan could indeed be an ideal participant for their reawakening ritual. But, cautious as they are, they decide to investigate her background further.

When their inquiries confirm her story—she truly came seeking help for her severely ill mother, hoping for the life-saving Xuán Wǔ Divine Pill—the sect agrees to her request. But there's a price: Jiang Nannan must cooperate in a powerful ceremony with Xu Sanshi once he turns fifteen.

Heartbroken yet determined, she agrees.

The scene shifts to a room decorated in red—a traditional, festive symbol. Jiang Nannan, adorned in red robes, sits silently within, while, outside, a young man in a similar crimson outfit approaches. As he nears the door, the camera pulls away, leaving viewers without a resolution.

In a final twist, the screen shifts again, showing Jiang Nannan emerging from Xuanwu Sect. Her face is a mask of resolve as she steps forward, the vast forest stretching endlessly before her.

At this climactic moment, bold red text appears, echoing through the viewers' minds:

[Event Playback Complete. Question Session Begins!]

[Question: What was the Root Cause Behind Jiang Nannan Selling Herself to Save Her Mother?]

[Rewards for Correct Answers:]

1st Place: Humans: 3x Martial Spirit Evolution Opportunities; Spirit Beasts: 3x Bloodline Evolution Opportunities

2nd Place: Humans: 1 Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring; Spirit Beasts: Ten Thousand Years of Cultivation

3rd Place: 1 Xuán Wǔ Divine Pill

The reward list stirs a buzz of excitement, especially among soul masters and spirit beasts alike. The first prize alone—a chance for three Martial Spirit evolutions—leaves the audience in awe, each prize sparking interest and envy.

Tang San, watching from the City of Slaughter, feels both anticipation and desperation. Not only would a ten-thousand-year spirit ring resolve his breakthrough dilemma—since no spirit beasts roam the City of Slaughter to hunt—but it would also give him a much-needed edge.

However, beyond the prizes, the question itself lingers in everyone's minds: What was the root cause of Jiang Nannan's situation? At first glance, the cause might seem to be Shrek Academy's inaction, forcing her to sell herself to Xuanwu Sect. But knowing the livestream's history of hidden layers, it's evident the answer won't be so simple.

While pondering the answer, Lin Yu reflects on a recurring pattern: whenever a tragic event unfolds, Tang San is often the underlying cause. Yet, in this instance, the question isn't about the culprit but rather the core reason for Jiang Nannan's unfortunate choice. To Lin Yu, the situation seems deeply rooted in Shrek Academy's response—or lack thereof. Jiang Nannan's low status as a civilian, coupled with her limited standing within the academy, meant that when she sought help, she was disregarded. In the academy's eyes, her worth wasn't significant enough to warrant intervention.

If it had been someone from a prestigious background, like Ma Xiaotao, or if Jiang Nannan had been one of the Shrek Seven Devils, the outcome might have been drastically different. Here lies the crux of the matter: Jiang Nannan, despite her raw talent, held little value in Shrek's eyes.

Lin Yu continues musing on the situation. In the world of Soul Land I, a place under the influence of the Martial Spirit Hall, there was still hope for civilians. If this had occurred in that era, the Martial Spirit Hall might have aided a talented civilian like Jiang Nannan in acquiring the Xuán Wǔ Divine Pill, rather than leaving her in despair. But in the current era, with no Martial Spirit Hall to represent civilian soul masters, Shrek Academy's decision to dismiss her plight underscores a larger, systemic issue.

With no advocate or support for commoners, talented civilian soul masters now find themselves neglected and oppressed. In Lin Yu's view, this is why the tragedy unfolded for Jiang Nannan. The Martial Spirit Hall's absence has left the soul master world imbalanced, where ordinary people lack voices or opportunities to rise.

And in the world of Soul Land II, that difference becomes glaringly obvious. The Shrek Seven Devils once included civilians like Xiao Wu, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun. Now, Jiang Nannan stands as the sole civilian among them, isolated and unsupported.

Ultimately, Lin Yu concludes that Jiang Nannan's plight is part of a larger, grim reality: a world where civilian soul masters can only dream of a fair chance. The system, without the Martial Spirit Hall's stabilizing presence, has left them without hope or a future.