Chapter 240: Sea God Pavilion, Beibei's Suspicion

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Wang Qiu'er's words echoed through the palace, carrying a hint of heaviness and confusion.

Clan Leader Shui Wuya istened quietly, his gaze steady on her delicate face, unaffected by the dim lighting.

"You want to eliminate the other soul?" Shui Wuya's voice was calm and deep. "Why? Has it started to threaten you?"

Wang Qiu'er nodded, her expression revealing a trace of unease. "Yes, although I have regained control of the body, I feel like I'm carrying a massive weight, suffocating me. Her presence severely hinders my actions and thoughts."

Shui Wuya stared at Wang Qiu'er, pondering her request.

Manipulating or removing a soul requires careful consideration, especially when two souls inhabit the same body.

"Removing the other soul is not easy and could have unforeseen consequences for your body," Shui Wuya said seriously. "Are you sure you're willing to take that risk?"

Wang Qiu'er took a deep breath, her expression resolute. "I understand the risks, but I have decided. I need my freedom. I must eliminate her."

Shui Wuya scrutinized her, as if peering into her very soul. He had long been intrigued by the soul within Wang Qiu'er. This was an opportunity he couldn't pass up.

Yet, Shui Wuya skillfully concealed his true intentions. After a moment, he nodded slightly.

"Very well, I will help you remove the soul," he said firmly. "But the process may be painful. You must be prepared."

Wang Qiu'er bit her lip, a flash of determination in her eyes. "I'm ready."

Shui Wuya smiled faintly and extended his hand. "Follow me."

Wang Qiu'er took a deep breath and followed Shui Wuya. Together, they walked through the room, heading towards a secret chamber deep within the palace.

While Shui Wuya agreed to help the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, a meeting was underway at Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion.

Dean Yan Shaozhe sat in his spacious office, his brow furrowed, his gaze profound. In one corner of the office stood an ancient statue of the Sea God, silently watching over the worried dean.

At this moment, the high-ranking members of Shrek Academy were all present before him. Beibei sat at the Tang Sect's seat, nervously tapping his fingers on the table, his eyes filled with worry and anxiety.

Wang Qiu'er should have arrived at the Shui Family by now. Has she met with Tang Ya yet? Beibei still couldn't believe the decision Tang Ya had made.

"Sending Wang Qiu'er to the Water Family, I'm not sure if it was the right choice. With her temper, there's a high chance she might cause trouble."

"Indeed, she might not fear for herself, but if she endangers us..."

"Unlikely. Wang Qiu'er is now the leader of the Tang Sect and has inherited Huo Yuhao's will. She shouldn't be so reckless."

"Ah, that foolish girl..."

The academy's high-ranking officials were deeply concerned.

Yan Shaozhe looked around the office, silently contemplating, his heart filled with worry. He had originally opposed Wang Qiu'er's departure but was inexplicably swayed by her pleading eyes.

As the dean of Shrek Academy, he knew all too well Wang Qiu'er's feelings for Huo Yuhao, who had met his tragic end at the hands of Shui Wuya.

That day, she must have deceived me, intending to seek revenge against Shui Wuya, Yan Shaozhe thought with a sigh, shaking his head.

"If it were an ordinary family, they would never dare provoke someone like Wang Qiu'er, who has the powerful backing of Shrek Academy. But the Shui Family is not ordinary; it is guarded by Shui Wuya, a figure of high standing and inviolable sanctity.

Though Shui Wuya is known for his serene disposition and seldom loses his temper, if Wang Qiu'er, in a moment of desperation, acts out of line, offends the Shui Family, or shows disrespect towards Shui Wuya, her fate would be dire. Even as the headmaster, I dare not imagine the consequences."

Regret surged through Yan Shaozhe's mind. Now, even he had submitted to Shui Wuya's authority. Reflecting on the situation, he could only hope Wang Qiu'er would relinquish her hatred and avoid a path of self-destruction.

"Perhaps Master Shui Wuya will be magnanimous and overlook her behavior," Yan Shaozhe silently prayed.

At that moment, Beibei, who had been brooding, suddenly remembered something. Initially, he had planned to go to the Shui Family himself, but Wang Qiu'er had gone ahead unexpectedly. Her recent gentleness contrasted sharply with his earlier impressions of her. It seemed she had changed since being knocked unconscious by Elder Lin.

"Speaking of which... Has anyone else noticed that Wang Qiu'er has been acting strangely lately?" Beibei's voice was tinged with concern, his eyes filled with doubt.

"No, she's always been like that," someone responded.

"Yes, I don't see any difference. Beibei, you might be overthinking this," another person added.

Yan Shaozhe, slightly taken aback, asked, "Beibei, do you think something is wrong with Wang Qiu'er?"

Beibei furrowed his brow, trying to articulate his feelings. "I can't pinpoint it exactly, but her attitude and behavior seem odd recently. Sometimes she feels unfamiliar, like she's a different person."

"A different person?" Yan Shaozhe and the others exchanged puzzled glances.

"Maybe you're just overthinking it," a teacher tried to reassure Beibei. "It's probably due to Huo Yuhao's situation that her behavior seems unusual."

"Maybe," Beibei conceded, though his concerns remained.

Yan Shaozhe pondered for a moment before saying, "Regardless, let's set this matter aside for now. Although Wang Qiu'er's actions are bold and dangerous, I trust Shui Wuya's fairness. I believe the Shui Family will handle this well. We'll just have to leave it to fate."

His voice was heavy with concern. He knew this could spark a significant upheaval, but fretting about it wouldn't help. "The dean is right. Shui Wuya, whom I once praised, was a Shrek student. He should not be too harsh on us."

"True, but now that he's the clan leader, we must address him properly."

"Yes, that's correct. I also believe the Shui Family won't make things difficult for us. Let's not scare ourselves."

The elders reassured themselves and gradually calmed down.

"Headmaster, since this issue is resolved, why have you called us here?" someone suddenly asked.

Yan Shaozhe stood up, his voice steady and resolute. "I have a proposal."

(End of chapter)