Chapter 164: End of the Final Term (Please Subscribe)_1

Xu Sheng laughed lightly and responded, "Then can I refuse?"

Upon hearing this, the other Elders all showed surprised expressions...

Following that, Yun Ming bitterly smiled and said, "Elder Xu, if you're unwilling, how could we possibly force you?"

Ya Li also nodded, "Yes, we respect Elder Xu's choice. Otherwise, why would we bother to ask?"

Tang Yinmeng echoed, "Elder Xu, just say it directly, don't beat around the bush. If you're unwilling, we'll have another Elder go!"

This scene left Yuan En Zhentian, who had just joined, unsure what to say, thinking to himself, "Indeed, Elder Xu holds a unique position in the Sea God's Pavilion; not only do the other Elders of the Sea God Pavilion show him such respect, even the strongest Pavilion Master behaves so deferentially in his presence!"

No wonder he was able to enhance Ye Hui's strength so terrifyingly!

Perhaps, I should try to make contact!

Xu Sheng glanced at everyone and said, "It just so happens that this semester is also coming to an end. I will go with Elder Cai."

Cai Yue'er breathed a sigh of relief, "Then it's settled. After the end of the term, Elder Cai and I will head to Xingluo Land..."

But suddenly, Yuan En Zhentian interrupted, "Wait a moment..."

Everyone present, including Yun Ming, turned their gaze toward him...

Cai Yue'er asked curiously, "Elder Yuan'en, do you have something to say?"

Yuan En Zhentian covered his mouth and coughed, "Well, Elder Cai, how about I go with Elder Xu instead? After all, both Sea God's Pavilion and Shrek Academy cannot do without your management. I've just joined and don't have much to do!"

Of course, he didn't simply want to go to the Xingluo Empire; his intention was to take this opportunity to understand more about Elder Xu!

Upon hearing this, Cai Yue'er paused for a moment, then quickly understood Yuan En Zhentian's intention...

With some hesitation, she said, "But what about the Yuanen Clan..."

Yuan En Zhentian waved his hand, "It's okay, my son Yuan En Tiandang is there, and I have full confidence in him!"

Since that was the case, Cai Yue'er found no reason to refuse and declared, "I see. Then, I entrust this task to Elder Xu and Elder Yuan'en together!"

To this, Xu Sheng just looked at Yuan En Zhentian with surprise but soon regained composure...

It didn't really matter to him who accompanied him to Xingluo Land!

Yun Ming slowly stood up, "Alright, today's Sea God Pavilion meeting is concluded. Everyone may leave."

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About a week later...

The end-of-term assessment for the Shrek Outer Court had also come to an end, with the bottom-ranking students being ruthlessly eliminated...

Walking out of the teaching building, Gu Yue and the others couldn't help but take a deep breath...

Tang Wulin couldn't help but remark, "The term has ended, and when the next semester begins, we'll be inner court students!"

Ye Xinglan also excitedly said, "Yeah, although the Academy's Inner Court students are not as many as before, with this status, Spirit Pagoda and other major powers will give us some preferential treatment!"

Xu Lizhi said emotionally, "After so long, we can finally return to the Inner Court!"

Gu Yue pursed her lips, "Actually, I think staying in the Outer Court would be better, since Elder Xu teaches a whole class and not just us."

If we were to enter the Inner Court, we would be on our own for cultivation!

Xie Xie pouted and said, "Gu Yue, what you're saying doesn't make sense. Our goal has always been to enter the Inner Court...!"

Before he could finish, Xu Xiaoyan teased, "Xie Xie, your face is swollen like a pig's head; just stop talking!"

After a pause, she added with some disappointment, "But indeed, it will really suck not to have Teacher Xu guiding us."

Wu Siduo glanced at them and suddenly said, "Is that what you're worried about? Just because you become inner court students doesn't mean you can't seek out Teacher Xu."

You'd better spend your time cultivating rather than worrying about this!

Of course, that doesn't include myself, especially after what happened recently!

Tang Wulin was stunned for a moment, then chuckled, "Wu Siduo is right, after becoming inner court students, we might even have more time to seek guidance from Elder Xu!"

"Let's go, let's open our hearts today and really relax," he said.

Xie Xie's eyes shone with excitement as he said, "Wulin, do you mean you are going to treat us?"

Xu Lizhi was drooling as well, staring at Tang Wulin, "Really? Really? I've been sick of the cafeteria food at the academy these past days! Wulin~~"

Ye Xinglan also coughed, "I didn't expect Wulin to be so generous. Truly worthy of a level-6 blacksmith!"

Xu Xiaoyan raised an eyebrow, "Xing Lan's wrong there. Wulin is almost a level-7 blacksmith, so it's perfectly normal for him to treat us to a meal, right?"

Wu Siduo blinked, "Can I come too?"

Xie Xie gave her a look and said, "Isn't that obvious? We're a team now; it wouldn't be right without any one of us!"

Tang Wulin looked surprised, "It seems you all have been plotting this for a while, but since everyone is so happy... Alright then, today I'll treat everyone to a big meal!"

Just then, he suddenly heard shouting from ahead…

"Wulin!"

When he turned his head, he was surprised to see his teachers, Mang Tian and Mu Chen!

With an apologetic expression, he said to the others, "You guys go ahead, I'll have a word with my teachers and catch up!"

Gu Yue and the others nodded and quickly left…

Only then did Tang Wulin trot over to where Mang Tian and Mu Chen stood, exclaiming with joy, "Teacher Mang Tian, Teacher Mu Chen! What brings you here?"

"We came looking for you, kid. Who knew where you'd go after the Shrek Academy term ended??"

But the next second, his gaze was caught by the level-6 blacksmith badge on Tang Wulin's chest, and he exclaimed in shock, "Little Wulin, you… you've actually reached level-6 blacksmith!"

He remembered that last semester, Tang Wulin was only a level 3 or 4 blacksmith. To think he had caught up with him, a level 6 blacksmith himself, after such a short period!

Tang Wulin scratched his head somewhat sheepishly, "Just luck, just luck…"

On the side, Mu Chen seemed much more composed and said, "Wulin breaking through to a level-6 blacksmith has already been communicated to me by Zhen Hua. Of course... if it weren't for not having enough soul power rank, he might have been able to shoot for level-7 blacksmith!"

Even though he said that, his heart was filled with relief at Tang Wulin's talent in forging...

To be so young and already be challenging for level-7 blacksmith, and possibly even for Divine Craftsman by his twenties or thirties!

Mang Tian let out a sigh, "Looks like not taking Wulin as my disciple was the right decision!"

Otherwise, how embarrassing it would be as a teacher to be outdone by his own student!

Tang Wulin shook his head earnestly, "No... I've always regarded you as my teacher!"

Mang Tian's eyes twinkled with emotion upon hearing that…

With a smile, Mu Chen stroked his beard, "Alright, alright, it's been a long time since we've seen each other, let's find a place and catch up!"

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