Grudges?

What did Yan Shaozhe do?

It's nothing serious.

It was only after discovering that Huo Yuhao possessed a top-tier Body Martial Soul and a top-tier Ultimate Martial Soul that they wanted to push Huo Yuhao into the Sea God Pavilion.

Ideally... the position of successor to the Sea God Pavilion Master!

Besides that, there's the Ultimate Ice Martial Soul.

Yan Shaozhe doesn't try to connect his apprentices with connections, he wouldn't be Yan Shaozhe!

"Tsk, when Dean Yan checked us in the other day, I really didn't realize he was that kind of person."

On the Sea God Lake, Meng Hongchen reached her hand into the Sea God Lake and gently stirred it.

Xiao Hongchen sat cross-legged under a tree by the lake, craning his neck and asking Zhang Lexuan curiously, "I'm just curious now, how did he choose his disciples?"

"Xiaotao Tao?" Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly. "Xiaotao is a good child."

Yan Shaozhe has many problems, but he genuinely treats Ma Xiaotao like a daughter.

However, this little cotton-padded jacket lets in the wind.

"So... in six years, she had absolutely no interaction with that Soul Master with the Ultimate Ice Martial Soul?" Meng Hongchen looked up in surprise.

If this is true, then given Yichen's personality, Ma Xiaotao's status in his heart will definitely rise to a higher level!

"There shouldn't be much interaction between them. After all... Elder Lin already made things clear back then."

Why did Elder Lin and Yan Shaozhe fall out?

Back then, Elder Lin practically told Ma Xiaotao outright that if she wanted to enter the Shen family, she couldn't get involved with Huo Yuhao. Not even for the sake of suppressing her Evil Fire, not even as a normal friend!

Many things are afraid of starting.

If they were still good friends, like a sister and brother, five years ago, who can guarantee how things will have developed since then?

Hearing this, Xiao Hongchen understood somewhat. "So, what Dean Yan meant was..."

"Hmm~" Zhang Lexuan gave a soft hum, indicating her agreement, "In Dean Yan's view, Yichen's fate is unknown."

These days, being unsure of someone's fate is practically the same as being dead!

Yan Shaozhe's teacher is the strongest person on the mainland. Who else could force his junior brother to hide his identity and leave his hometown?

Mu En certainly couldn't explain the truth to Yan Shaozhe. No one knew if Tang San was constantly watching Shrek, and Mu En would absolutely avoid mentioning Shen Yichen's name altogether!

"Therefore, Dean Yan believes that Elder Lin is torturing Xiaotao, forcing Xiaotao to live a life of widowhood."

"Indeed." Meng Hongchen nodded slightly. "The Ultimate Ice is right before our eyes. As long as we keep our eyes on this precious gem, our disciple's problem can be solved without any risk. It's not incomprehensible that he chose Huo Yuhao."

If only Ma Xiaotao weren't so determined...

One less competitor.

That's good now.

Meng Hongchen counted on her fingers: Bing'er, Xue'er, Qiu'er, Sister Lexuan, Nan Qiuqiu, Ma Xiaotao, and herself; there were already seven people openly known.

Meng Hongchen understood perfectly well that the relationship between Sister Lexuan and Yichen was too close for anyone to interfere.

If he could only choose one person, Yichen would definitely choose Sister Lexuan without hesitation.

But... another problem arises!

Bing'er, Xue'er, and Qiu'er completely lack universal values; they don't even have the concept of a lifelong, monogamous relationship.

Perhaps they had considered having Yichen all to themselves. But when they discovered that Yichen and Sister Lexuan were inseparable, they made preparations to share him without hesitation, without even the slightest bit of resentment in their hearts.

Judging from Ma Xiaotao's expression, she probably has no choice but to go with Yichen. After all, the sunk costs are there for her to consider...

So, are only Qiuqiu and I still struggling with this?

Seeing his sister's conflicted and secretly heartbroken expression, Xiao Hongchen cursed Shen Yichen inwardly, "You really deserve to die!"

Even so, deep down, Xiao Hongchen still admired Shen Yichen as a role model for us all!

Who wouldn't want to be surrounded by beautiful women?

Does Yan Shaozhe not want to? If he didn't want to, there wouldn't be so much chaos in the current Martial Soul Department and Soul Tool Department.

"Speaking of which, which class was Yichen assigned to among the freshmen?"

Meng Hongchen suddenly asked curiously.

Although it was a pity that she and Shen Yichen weren't the same age, she was curious whether others had the same luck.

Bing'er and Xue'er arrived at Shrek yesterday and were both assigned to Class 3 of the freshmen program.

Qiuqiu came with them a few days ago and was assigned to Freshman Class One.

Only Qiu'er and Yichen are left, I don't know which class they're in.

"Qiu'er is in Class 3, Yichen is in Class 1."

"Nan Qiuqiu, what good luck!"

Zhang Lexuan chuckled at the little girl's indignant look. Good luck?

At the Shrek Academy, does the successor to the Sea God Pavilion Master even need luck to be assigned to a class?

By placing himself in the Freshman Class One, is he perhaps eyeing Wang Dong'er?

Zhang Lexuan knows Shen Yichen too well. At most, maybe add Huo Yuhao too?

As for why Nan Qiuqiu was placed in the same class, it's probably because... he felt a little guilty for making that young girl wait for him for over five years?

Even though she saw through everything, Zhang Lexuan didn't intend to point it out.

Although the little guy is quite naughty,... I, who decided to stand by his side, am hardly a good person either.

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Shrek, Inner Court, Soul Fighting Arena.

Sea God Island isn't very large, and its Inner Court isn't big either. The entire Sea God Island only has one or two Soul Fighting Arenas.

Anything that happens can spread like wildfire and become common knowledge.

Just like...

Shen Yichen and Yan Shaozhe are now standing in front of the Soul Fighting Arena.

Those with some seniority in the Inner Court, such as Han Ruoruo, had all heard of the name Shen Yichen to some extent.

However, the vast majority of people gathered in the Soul Fighting Arena were drawn there by Yan Shaozhe's title as Dean of the Martial Soul Department.

"Yichen, then let your senior brother give you some pointers." Yan Shaozhe smiled gently. "Your senior brother believes that one day you will surpass me."

Shen Yichen flexed his wrists, his smile growing wider.

Boom...

A yellowish-brown light swept in from afar. In mid-air, Xuan Zi, dressed in formal attire, calmed his breathing. "Yichen, give me some face, please don't use your Martial Soul, okay?"

Xuan Zi's words caused the entire room to fall silent.

"Uh, Xuan Zi is... talking to that child?"

"That's backwards. Shouldn't it be Dean Yan who doesn't use Martial Soul?"

"I'm just curious, who is that child?"

"You don't know Shen Yichen? Oh, you really shouldn't. He's Elder Lin's grandson and Mu En's disciple!"

After a brief discussion among the Inner Court students, Shen Yichen's identity became much clearer. Then, the audience began speculating about the history of their feud.

Shen Yichen waved to Xuan Zi, "Then... I'll give you face, Elder."

In these past five years, Xuan Zi has become a completely different person. He deserves my respect!

"Yichen, you..."

"Senior brother, whatever you did, once you step off the stage, all grudges are forgotten."

Yan Shaozhe nodded slightly with a serious expression, "Okay!"