Behind him followed another man.
He wore green robes, had a head full of green hair, strange emerald-green vertical pupils, and an icy aura that warned all living beings to keep their distance... Old Monster.
Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo!
Seeing the two of them appear together, every noble present felt their hearts tighten!
They knew that the real show at tonight's banquet was only just beginning...
"Rise."
Xue Ye casually waved a hand and walked straight to the seat of honor before slowly sitting down.
His gaze swept across the hall like that of a hawk before finally settling on the Shrek group, especially Han Yuchen and Dai Mubai.
"Little heroes of Shrek Academy, Qinghe has already told me much of your deeds."
Xue Ye's voice was full of authority.
"Now that I have seen you today, it is indeed true... heroes emerge in their youth!"
"Thank you for Your Majesty's praise."
Dai Mubai rose on behalf of the group and bowed without being either servile or overbearing. His bearing was impeccable.
"Mm." Xue Ye nodded in satisfaction, then abruptly changed the subject.
"I have heard that while Shrek Academy is exceptionally strong, its teaching environment seems somewhat... crude?"
Here it comes!
The same thought flashed through both Master and Han Yuchen's minds.
A trace of embarrassment appeared on Flender's face.
"In reply to Your Majesty, Shrek has always emphasized actual combat and does not place much importance on material conditions."
"Hahaha, well said!" Xue Ye laughed loudly. "But geniuses need the finest soil in order to bloom into the most brilliant flowers!"
"As the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, I have the responsibility to provide the future pillars of the Empire with the best environment in which to grow!"
He leaned forward slightly, and an invisible imperial pressure