Thirty Years East of the River, Thirty Years West of the River

Cai Yuer's heart was filled not only with hatred, but also resentment and fury. If she had known beforehand that the target's elders were actually Purgatory Douluo and Cold Rhyme Douluo, she never would have acted recklessly.

Only mediocrities dared not cause trouble, but even causing trouble required picking the right people.

Having suffered the greatest loss of her life, Silver Moon Douluo wished she could tear those two bastards from the Xuan Ming Sect apart with her bare hands.

Whoosh.

Before she could think any further, a powerful suction force swept over her, and endless darkness engulfed Cai Yuer's consciousness.

"Hand her over to you, but if anything goes wrong, I'll personally come knocking for an explanation."

Watching Cai Yuer's soul get taken away by Qiangu Qingfeng, Yun Ming spoke indifferently. The instant his words fell, the Heaven and Earth Yuan Power seemed to explode. Though the park remained silent, it felt as though enormous waves had been stirred up.

Qiangu Qingfeng admitted that he was no match for him, but he was not afraid either. He said calmly, "Rest assured. At the Heavenly Spirit Tower, I'll prepare an entire floor for her alone. No one will disturb her."

"Bring him to the academy tomorrow."

Yun Ming said nothing more. After taking Cai Yuer's body away, he and Ya Li turned into streaks of light and departed.

This negotiation had been so simple and swift that it was unbelievable. A Sea God Pavilion member had been left behind just like that.

Qiangu Qingfeng and Xia Zheng Leng, who had already prepared for battle, were somewhat surprised as well.

"Liujing greets great-grandfather and great-grandmother."

After Yun Ming and Ya Li left, Nan Liujing respectfully bowed to the two elders.

"Your eyes are just like your mother's." The coldness on Xia Zheng Leng's face faded, replaced by a gentle warmth like a spring breeze.

Nan Liujing remembered that his mother's eyes had also been dark blue.

Qiangu Qingfeng's imposing figure stepped forward. He patted Nan Liujing's shoulder and smiled. "You were still able to remain calm in the face of a Super Douluo's threat. You're much better than I was at your age."

"You flatter me." Nan Liujing honestly said, "It wasn't that I was particularly calm. I mainly thought my teacher was nearby, so I had nothing to fear. I just didn't expect my teacher not to be there. Instead, the two of you showed up."

Being able to take Cai Yuer down was something Nan Liujing had never expected.

All because two juniors tattled. Five years, you know, these five years... Oh, Cai Yuer was the one being locked up. Then it was fine.

Qiangu Qingfeng and Xia Zheng Leng exchanged smiles. The latter said softly, "great-grandfather and great-grandmother have never met you all these years. Have you resented us for it?"

Nan Liujing replied sincerely, "Not at all. On the contrary, I'm very happy, because I have gained two more family members in this world."

Those words struck Xia Zheng Leng right in the heart. Her beautiful eyes shimmered as she stepped forward and pulled Nan Liujing into her embrace. "Good child."

Though several generations separated them, the bloodline of the Douluo Continent was exceptionally enduring. Nan Liujing could clearly feel his bloodline stir, and a warm smile appeared on his lips.

The embrace soon ended. Tears glimmered in Xia Zheng Leng's eyes as she softly said to her lover, "Qing Feng, take that old demoness Cai Yuer back first. I have some things to say to Liujing."

"Alright." Qiangu Qingfeng nodded.

As he left, Nan Liujing clearly felt the atmosphere become somewhat strange, because Xia Zheng Leng glanced several times at Ye Xinglan, who was still unconscious.

"Liujing, do you like this girl?"

She went straight for the heart of the matter.

Nan Liujing was stunned. He had not expected his great-grandmother to be so direct. Speaking of which, based on her description in the Original Timeline, wasn't she supposed to be a pure-love warrior?

If I say the wrong thing, will I get beaten up?

He paused, then still chose to follow his heart. "I like her quite a bit."

Ye Xinglan still had her tsundere side, but after two and a half years together, that arrogant personality of hers had basically disappeared.

Besides, who wouldn't like a girl who was only clever and naughty around you, yet cold toward other boys?

When he reunited with Wu Sidao in the Spirit Ascension Platform world, he had naturally noticed that Ye Xinglan was somewhat jealous. In truth, Wu Sidao had no special feelings for him at all. It was purely friendship. She had only been teasing Ye Xinglan the entire time.

Xia Zheng Leng continued, "What about that girl called Wu Sidao?"

"For now, we're just friends," Nan Liujing said frankly, adding silently, But who knows about the future.

He simply liked petting cats. He absolutely had no other intentions.

Xia Zheng Leng sighed. "I don't know if it's a rebound from hitting rock bottom, but for dozens of generations, every generation of our Xia Family pursued monogamy. Even childbirth was left to nature. So even now, your great-grandfather and I have no children, and our enormous family has withered until only you and I remain."

"If the family were flourishing, great-grandmother would definitely set proper rules for you. But given the current situation, it's time to change."

Nan Liujing's heart slightly moved.

Xia Zheng Leng said in a deep voice, "Remember this: when it comes to feelings, never hesitate or drag things out. With your talent and ability, many different kinds of girls will surely approach you in the future. If you're devoted, then once you identify the person you like, cling to her shamelessly and guard her alone. Just like how your great-grandfather pursued me back then... On the other hand, if you're Duoqing, great-grandmother may support you, but if you dare toy with another girl's heart, I'll be the first to deal with you."

Nan Liujing knew that people on the Douluo Continent were quite open-minded. After all, Ma Hongjun had visited brothels before he was even ten. Still, his great-grandmother's words left him rather dumbfounded.

Bang!

As if she had guessed what Nan Liujing was thinking, Xia Zheng Leng raised her hand and lightly flicked his forehead.

"The reason I'm telling you this is because I've noticed signs that you might be Duoqing. That kid Sun Kong is busy to death as Ming Capital's governor, and your teacher is also a love brain. His own love life is a mess, so he might easily lead you astray. If I don't educate you now, it'll be too late."

"Liujing understands." Nan Liujing broke into a cold sweat and answered respectfully.

"As long as you understand." Xia Zheng Leng noticed Ye Xinglan's eyelashes twitch, then immediately lowered her voice. "This girl is about to wake up. Great-grandmother will teach you a trick. Don't foolishly wake the girl directly later."

Nan Liujing leaned closer and listened attentively, sighing inwardly. As expected, the older generation knew more tricks!

After returning to the Inner Court, Ya Li immediately placed Cai Yuer's body within the Golden Ancient Tree.

Bathed in the Golden Ancient Tree's Life Energy here, her body would be fine even if it remained separated from her soul for several years.

"I'm sorry," Yun Ming said apologetically.

Ya Li looked puzzled. "Why are you apologizing to me?"

Yun Ming sighed. "I actually knew about Yue Er's Battle Armor long ago. But at the time, she had just gone through the grief of our teacher passing away, so I couldn't force her to remove the character that belonged to me from her Battle Armor. I just didn't expect that, in her agitation today, she would say it out loud."

"I thought it was something serious." Ya Li smiled without concern. "I don't even mind that you have another woman who carried on your bloodline. Why would I care about this?"

Yun Ming froze, but Ya Li's expression quickly turned serious. "I just never expected Yue Er to be so bold. A dignified Sea God Pavilion member actually attacked a young child. Brother Ming, the academy's atmosphere is becoming more and more unchecked."

Having come from the War God Hall, Ya Li saw the current situation far more clearly than many people from Shrek.

Yun Ming's expression hardened. "That's one reason why I agreed to Qiangu Qingfeng and Xia Zheng Leng's demand to keep Yue Er in the Spirit Pagoda for five years."

Ya Li asked curiously, "Can you explain in detail?" She was also curious how her usually protective lover had so readily agreed to let a Sea God Pavilion member be imprisoned by a hostile force for five years.

Yun Ming walked out of the Sea God Pavilion, looked up at the bright moon, and softly said, "The academy has been powerful for many years, and the forces we've offended have grown more numerous. We have long been at the center of a storm. I can tell you clearly that the Federation has long wished to eliminate us completely. You can see it from their increasingly close cooperation with the Spirit Pagoda."

"Even the Heaven Dou Continent has sent word to the Tang Sect that Evil Soul Masters have vaguely been seen entering and leaving the Spirit Pagoda. Do you think there might come a day when Evil Soul Masters, the Spirit Pagoda, and the Federation work together against us?"

Ya Li's pupils suddenly contracted.

Yun Ming said in a deep voice, "The Federation has tolerated us until now only because I am still here. As for Shrek Academy's next generation, I have not seen anyone capable of supporting this ancient academy through their strength alone. Once we pass away, what awaits the academy will surely be the Federation's thunderous assault, along with attacks from other forces. They understand the importance of uprooting the grass and destroying the roots all too well."

"When that time comes, the crisis the academy faces will be far more dangerous than the eras of Ancestor Tang San and Ancestor Huo Yuhao."

Yun Ming turned around, his expression solemn. "Qiangu Qingfeng is an upright man, and he dotes on his wife. I can rest easy with him taking Yue Er away. Let these five years serve as a period of reflection for Yue Er. Besides, this is only the initial stage of my plan. That child called Liujing possesses talent far more astonishing than either of us imagined, so I intend to bring him into the academy. I even intend to cultivate him as a special member of the Sea God Pavilion."

"A special member?" Ya Li didn't Understand, but she was greatly shocked inside. It was the first time she had seen her lover praise someone's talent as astonishing.

Yun Ming said, "Both of his elders are Spirit Pagoda High Officials. It will be very difficult to bring him into the academy, but we can create a special position for him, allowing him to become a Sea God Pavilion member, granting him access to the academy's core, and not preventing him from becoming a Spirit Pagoda Councilor. Once we reach that point, I believe Qiangu Qingfeng will make a serious choice. Even if he doesn't, Xia Zheng Leng will carefully consider it. Who wouldn't want their descendants to gain greater benefits?"

Ya Li worried, "Letting him access the academy's core may provoke the Tang Sect's dissatisfaction."

Yun Ming said sternly, "Of course I know the Tang Sect may be dissatisfied. But if this child can truly become a Sea God Pavilion member through his own strength, it will be equivalent to branding him with Shrek's mark. Within the Spirit Pagoda and the Federation, he will naturally be rejected by those hostile to Shrek. At that time, the academy's main door, opened to him without reservation, will surely make him remember this bond."

"But at the same time, no matter how much rejection he faces, it cannot change the fact that his elders are core high officials of the Spirit Pagoda. Nor can it change the possibility that he will inherit a high position in the future. At that time, he will inevitably possess considerable influence within the Spirit Pagoda."

Ya Li frowned again. Was plotting against a child like this really any different from Cai Yuer directly attacking him?

Yun Ming and Ya Li were almost of one mind. He knew what his wife's frown meant and patiently explained:

"If the academy encounters calamity one day in the future, I hope he can lend us a hand. This child's background and talent determine the position I have assigned him, and that is why I am doing all this."

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. The children of today may not be unable to grow into Towering Giant Trees in the future."

"As for whether calamity will come, I do not know. After all, I, Yun Ming, have not fallen yet. For the next hundred years, as long as I remain alive, any petty villains who dare make trouble will have to bear my wrath."

Future updates will be delayed until around six in the afternoon. I forgot to tell everyone yesterday. Sorry, sorry.

And I have a question. I saw readers saying that Yun Ming achieved the Demigod realm through Ya Li's Faith Power and his teacher's help, but the original text is too long and I couldn't find it. Can anyone tell me which chapter it was in?