Destroyer

Brothers, I felt this novel of mine had turned out rather poorly. To be honest, I really wanted to end it right now, but I was grateful for everyone's support—especially Son of Stars. Now I was hesitating over whether or not to wrap it up.

The next day.

Congratulations, Host. You have obtained one Soul Guiding Tank Turret.

"Heavens, did I hear that right? That's a Soul Guiding Tank Turret! Although tanks weren't particularly formidable firearms in my previous life, in this age of cold weapons, it could absolutely be considered overwhelmingly powerful."

"Is this what they call a dimensionality-reduction strike?"

"A tank is basically a giant lump of iron. With this thing, even Tang San's Buddha's Fury Lotus would definitely leave him unable to bear the consequences."

Zhu Zhuqing had also awakened by then. Her face was slightly flushed, clearly embarrassed by what had happened the night before.

"Zhu Qing, I'm sorry. You were just too beautiful."

"It's fine."

With that, Zhu Zhuqing got up and went straight to the living room.

At that moment, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu had been waiting for quite some time. When the two appeared together—

Bai Ying glanced at Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu. "What, didn't you sleep well last night? Look at those huge dark circles under your eyes."

Ning Rongrong gave a mocking laugh. "I wonder whose voice was so loud last night that neither of us could sleep. Xiao Wu, don't you agree?"

"Rongrong, Xiao Wu, it was my fault." Bai Ying walked over to them and spoke softly. His hands gently brushed across Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu's cheeks, tenderly wiping away the fatigue at the corners of their eyes.

Ning Rongrong froze slightly, then smiled softly. She looked up at Bai Ying, a mischievous glint flashing through her eyes. "Since you know that, then your punishment is making breakfast for us today!"

Bai Ying chuckled without refuting her, a fond look flashing through his eyes. He turned and headed for the kitchen, getting busy as he prepared a sumptuous breakfast for them.

Inside the kitchen, Bai Ying's movements were skillful and elegant, as though every dish were a work of art. Flames danced beneath the pans, releasing tempting aromas. Before long, the fragrance filled the entire living room, making everyone's mouths water.

Breakfast was finally ready, and Bai Ying brought one exquisite dish after another to the table. Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu eagerly gathered around it and began tasting the food. Every bite was delicious and satisfying, as though all their exhaustion had been swept away.

Zhu Zhuqing, in particular, ate the most. She had clearly been utterly exhausted last night.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing wolfing down her food, Ning Rongrong could not help covering her mouth and laughing, a mischievous gleam in her eyes. She teased, "Zhu Qing, were you exhausted last night? Some people are like hungry wolves—they simply never know when they've had enough."

The moment those words came out, Zhu Zhuqing nearly spat out the food she had just put into her mouth. She hurriedly swallowed it, her face turning bright red as she shot Ning Rongrong a glare. "Rongrong, how could you say something like that!"

Watching the two interact, Bai Ying could not help laughing. He patted Ning Rongrong on the head and said seriously, "Rongrong, you really are mischievous. Do you want to give it a try too?"

The instant Ning Rongrong heard that, her face reddened. She waved her hands repeatedly. "No, no. I don't want to end up like Zhu Qing. Please spare me."

Seeing Ning Rongrong's bashful expression, Bai Ying could not help laughing. He gently scraped her nose and said indulgently, "All right, I'll stop teasing you. Eat up. We still have things to do later."

After breakfast, Bai Ying brought Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing into the courtyard. He smiled mysteriously before taking out a Soul Guiding Tank Turret.

"What is this?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.

"This is a Soul Guiding Tank Turret. I made it over the past few days," Bai Ying said proudly.

"Wow, that looks so cool!" Xiao Wu exclaimed. She circled the Soul Guiding Tank Turret several times, curiously studying the enormous contraption.

"What's special about this turret?" Ning Rongrong asked.

"Of course it has special features. This turret can fire powerful shells, enough to destroy a small mountain," Bai Ying said with a proud smile.

"It's that powerful?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at Bai Ying in surprise. She had not expected the turret to possess such terrifying might.

"That's right. And it can automatically aim as well. Once it locks onto a target, it can automatically fire shells. It's very convenient," Bai Ying explained.

"That's wonderful! With this turret, we won't have to fear anyone coming to cause us trouble," Ning Rongrong said excitedly.

"And we can use it to attack enemies too, catching them off guard." Xiao Wu's eyes gleamed with excitement.

Seeing how thrilled the three women were, Bai Ying felt warmth rise in his heart. He lightly patted the top of the turret. "All right, then let's see just how powerful this turret is."

As he spoke, he took out a shell and loaded it into the turret, then aimed at a small mountain in the distance. With a thunderous boom, the shell shot out, instantly carving a brilliant trail across the sky. A moment later, a massive explosion came from the distant mountain, sending smoke and dust billowing into the air. It had clearly been hit by the shell.

"Wow, that's incredible!" The three women cheered excitedly. Looking at the small mountain destroyed by the shell, their eyes shone with shock.

"Well? This turret's power isn't bad, right?" Bai Ying said smugly.

"It's amazing! It's practically a divine weapon!" Ning Rongrong said excitedly.

"That's right. With this turret, we can cultivate here without worry," Xiao Wu added excitedly.

"All right, since everyone likes this turret so much, let's give it a name," Bai Ying suggested.

"Sure, sure, let me think of one." Ning Rongrong said excitedly, "I think we should call it the 'Destroyer'!"

"Destroyer? That does sound pretty imposing." Bai Ying nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Destroyer. It sounds very powerful," Xiao Wu agreed.

"Then let's call it Destroyer." Zhu Zhuqing also approved of the name.

Seeing the three women's excitement, Bai Ying felt a warm feeling in his heart. He gently patted the top of the Destroyer. "Then that will be its name."

Elsewhere, when Flender saw Bai Ying leave with Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu, his face was filled with sorrow.

"Dean, cheer up. You still have us, don't you?"

Flender turned his head and saw the concerned looks in Tang San, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Dai Mubai's eyes. A warm current surged through his heart. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his emotions.

"Thank you, children." He smiled at them, a rare sight, his eyes gleaming with determination. "I won't be defeated by this setback. I'll do it for all of you, for our Shrek Academy."

Just then, Yu Tianheng came rushing over. The moment he saw Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, he instantly broke down.

"Uncle, Yu Luomian is dead. Bai Ying killed him with his own hands."

Yu Tianheng's eyes were slightly red, his voice trembling. "Uncle, it's true. I saw it myself. Bai Ying... he... he killed Grandfather Yu Luomian with his own hands."

Yu Xiaogang swayed as though struck by a heavy hammer. He had to brace himself against the table beside him to barely steady his body. His face was pale, his eyes filled with disbelief and grief.

"H-How is that possible?" Yu Xiaogang's voice was low and trembling. He looked up at Yu Tianheng urgently. "Tianheng, tell me, is there some misunderstanding? Bai Ying... how could he possibly kill Yu Luomian?"

Yu Tianheng bit his lip tightly, a trace of hatred flashing through his eyes. "I wish it were a misunderstanding too, but the facts are right in front of us. Bai Ying... he's become incredibly powerful. I saw him unleash a powerful soul skill with my own eyes. Grandfather Yu Luomian was no match for him at all."

"Bai Ying wouldn't attack without reason. Tell me exactly what happened."

At last, Yu Tianheng told the truth. "This was my fault. Back then, I couldn't accept being defeated by him, so I returned to the clan. After that, I told Uncle Yu Luomian that you were here. Uncle Yu Luomian originally wanted to bring you back and settle this matter while he was at it. He thought it was merely a conflict between me and Bai Ying, and as an elder, it wouldn't have been appropriate for him to intervene lightly. But unexpectedly, Bai Ying insulted Uncle Yu Luomian. Not only that, he insulted the entire Southern Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Uncle Yu Luomian couldn't stand it any longer and attacked him directly. This time, he struck to kill.

But in the end, Bai Ying still killed him.

Yu Xiaogang felt his mind explode. His entire being seemed to plunge into endless darkness. Trembling, he gripped Yu Tianheng's shoulders tightly, his voice choked with emotion. "Tianheng, is what you said true? Yu Luomian... is he really dead?"

Pain flashed through Yu Tianheng's eyes. Lowering his head, he said in a low voice, "Yes, Uncle. I saw Bai Ying kill Grandfather Yu Luomian with my own eyes. His strength has already surpassed anything we could imagine. We're simply no match for him."

Yu Xiaogang's body jolted violently, a trace of resolve flashing through his eyes. He released Yu Tianheng and slowly rose to his feet, his gaze gleaming coldly. "Uncle, I swear I'll avenge you!"

"Damn, someone's wondering who I am?"

Bai Ying said after sneezing.