Chapter 235: Expelling Huo Yuhao

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Shrek Academy, in a certain attic.

"Ugh! I wonder how the Dean is faring at the Shui family?" Xiao Xiao leaned on the table, looking worried.

Jiang Nannan gazed out the window in the direction of the Shui family, her mind replaying memories of a familiar figure.

Did I really make a mistake? No, I didn't! After what you did to me, I could never forgive you.

She clenched her fists coldly.

Everyone in the room wore different expressions. Bei Bei crossed his hands, sighing inwardly, hoping the Dean's visit would yield good results.

At the Shui family, in the clan leader's hall.

"Ma Xiaotao, Tang Ya, what are you doing here? This is great. Now that you've escaped, the Holy Spirit Sect won't be able to catch you. Shrek Academy doesn't have the power to demand you back." Yan Shaozhe was extremely excited.

The former inner court genius, Ma Xiaotao, had now become a titled Douluo, a talent not inferior to Huo Yuhao.

Who would have thought that after losing Huo Yuhao, they would gain someone even more outstanding, Ma Xiaotao?

Even Tang Ya had the aura of a Soul Sage.

Unlike Yan Shaozhe's excitement, Shui Xingtian, standing beside Shui Wuya, had a subtle look in his eyes. The surrounding guards immediately stepped forward, blocking Ma Xiaotao and Tang Ya's retreat.

The Holy Spirit Sect was a powerful force on the continent, second only to the nations themselves.

They possessed not only the tenth-level soul tool expert, Ye Xishui, but also the ultimate Douluo, Dragon Emperor Long Xiaoyao. Even the Shui family had to be cautious around them.

However, their strength was secondary; the main issue was that members of the Holy Spirit Sect were all evil soul masters, known for their lawlessness. There had even been instances of them attempting to assassinate the Shui clan leader.

Shui Wuya remained expressionless, observing the changes without intervening. This was the responsibility of his clan members.

Yan Shaozhe eagerly approached Ma Xiaotao to speak, but the two women ignored him, walking past as if they didn't recognize him. Ma Xiaotao even sneered as she passed.

Embarrassment appeared on Yan Shaozhe's face. Before he could react, Tang Ya knelt on one knee and, with a cold voice, declared her allegiance: "Tang Ya, leader of the Tang Sect, greets the Shui clan leader and elders. On behalf of the Tang Sect, I pledge eternal allegiance to the Shui family."

Ma Xiaotao, also kneeling on one knee, loudly proclaimed, "The Holy Spirit Sect's saintess, representing all its members, pledges allegiance to the Shui family, willingly becoming a subordinate force. We hope the Shui family will accept us."

Yan Shaozhe was shocked. "What? How can you...?"

Before he could finish, he realized his mistake and anxiously looked at Tang Ya.

Tang Ya recalled the words Zhongli Wu had said to her before she left. Taking a deep breath, she made up her mind.

From now on, she was merely a vassal of the Shui family.

"I am willing to offer a map of the Tang Sect's treasure to the Shui family as a token of our loyalty. Please accept it!"

This declaration astonished everyone even more.

"Do they really have such a treasure map?" Xu Sanshi was extremely curious.

Tang Ya had been his classmate for years, yet he never knew she was hiding something like this. Even her boyfriend, Bei Bei, probably had no idea.

Tang Ya was indeed cunning. Perhaps from the beginning, she had ulterior motives when she got close to Bei Bei. Shui Wuya's face showed some interest.

A servant handed the treasure map to him, and he carefully examined the fragment. Using his spiritual power, he quickly confirmed its authenticity.

It was a secret treasure meant to be revealed only when the Tang family was in decline. However, over the millennia, the secret realm had been opened before, and no one knew how much remained inside.

Closing the scroll with a snap, Shui Wuya's cold gaze fell upon Tang Ya.

He currently disliked people from the Tang Sect. If she wasn't associated with the Holy Spirit Sect, he wouldn't have spared her.

Shui Wuya raised an eyebrow, his piercing eyes scrutinizing Tang Ya, seemingly evaluating the truth of her words.

"Tang Ya, since you represent the Tang Sect, what is the situation with Shrek Academy?" Shui Wuya's voice carried an undeniable authority.

Tang Ya's lips curled into a sinister smile, a cunning gleam in her eyes. "Clan Leader Shui, I've made my decision regarding Shrek Academy. Those who once sided with Shrek have been expelled from the Tang Sect. They are no longer part of the Tang Sect or Shrek."

"Today, as the leader of the Tang Sect, I expel Huo Yuhao, Mu Bei Bei, and others."

Yan Shaozhe was shocked. "Wait, Tang Ya, why are you doing this?" His voice trembled with confusion and pain.

Tang Ya looked up, her eyes full of disdain. "Those who betray the Tang Sect must be expelled," she said emotionlessly. "Those who chose to follow Shrek are no longer part of the Tang Sect."

Yan Shaozhe's brow furrowed as he tried to make sense of Tang Ya's logic, but his heart was filled with conflicting emotions.

Shui Wuya was surprised by Tang Ya's decisive actions, able to sever ties with those deeply connected to Shrek Academy.

"Tang Ya, your decision is indeed unexpected," Shui Wuya said in a deep voice. "However, as the leader of the Tang Sect, you have the right to make such decisions."

Tang Ya nodded, her gaze firm. "Rest assured, Clan Leader Shui. From today, the relationship between the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy is completely severed."

Tang Ya and Ma Xiaotao exchanged a glance, both seeing a complex mix of emotions in each other's eyes. They knew their destinies were now tightly bound to the Shui family.

Yan Shaozhe stood aside, feeling a mix of emotions. Once the pride of Shrek Academy, he was now part of the Shui family, and his former student Tang Ya had become the Holy Spirit Sect's saintess and now an ally of the Shui family.

"Clan Leader Shui, I..." Yan Shaozhe began but hesitated, looking at Shui Wuya with a hint of uncertainty.

Shui Wuya turned to him, his gaze steady. "Dean Yan, do you have something to say?"

Yan Shaozhe took a deep breath, knowing he had to face reality. "Clan Leader Shui, I hope to continue serving the Shui family while also finding a new path for Shrek Academy."

Shui Wuya smiled slightly, recognizing Yan Shaozhe's wisdom in navigating his new environment. "Dean Yan, I appreciate your loyalty. I will consider Shrek Academy's situation," Shui Wuya said with an authoritative tone. "Now, let us face the future together."

Everyone responded in unison, and it seemed that the unexpected allegiance had brightened the Shui family's future.

(End of Chapter)