Inside the City Lord's Mansion, Jiang Nannan gently kneaded Tang Lan's shoulders, her expression filled with worry.
Beside them, Xiao Xiao playfully pounded Tang Lan's thighs.
Tang Ya and Tang Wutong occasionally popped grapes into Tang Lan's mouth, while Ma Xiaotao, who had just returned, sat across from them sulking.
Ma Xiaotao was now the commander of Tang City's City Defense Army. Fiercely battle-hungry by nature, she was exceptionally suited for the position.
Her usual duties kept her busy, leaving her with few chances to spend time with Tang Lan. Seeing the other girls seize the opportunity and gain the upper hand naturally made her somewhat annoyed.
At that moment, Huo Yuhao suddenly took out a letter and handed it to Tang Lan.
After opening it, he said, "Shrek Academy has also sent us a letter requesting aid."
"It roughly says that the Soul Beasts within the Star Dou Great Forest have begun to stir, and another Beast Tide is about to sweep across the Three Empires and Shrek Academy."
"The Deans suspect that this may very well be the work of the Holy Spirit Cult."
Tang Lan pondered for a moment before speaking. "Di Tian and I once had an agreement. So long as neither side invaded the other, he would not manipulate the Beast Tide again."
"It seems something else has happened within the Star Dou Great Forest this time."
"Otherwise, given Di Tian's temperament, he would only remain in seclusion seeking an opportunity for a breakthrough, rather than manipulate a Beast Tide to attack places where humans gathered."
As Tang Lan spoke, he opened the letter before him.
The letter had been written by Xian Lin'er, the vice dean of Shrek Academy's Soul Tool Department. Tang Lan was fairly acquainted with her.
"In that case, I'll make