Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west

Cai Yuer's heart was intertwined with hatred and resentment. If she had known beforehand that the target's elders were Purgatory Douluo and Cold Rhyme Douluo, she would never have acted rashly.

Being afraid of causing trouble is for mediocrity, but one must choose the right person.

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

Whoosh.

Before she could think further, a suction force surged, and endless darkness enveloped Cai Yuer's consciousness.

"The person is yours, but if anything goes wrong, I will personally come to settle the score."

Watching Cai Yuer's soul being taken away by Qiangu Qingfeng, Yun Ming said indifferently. The moment his words fell, the elemental energy of heaven and earth seemed to explode. Although the park remained silent, it felt as if giant waves had been stirred up.

Qiangu Qingfeng admitted that he was not his opponent, but he was not afraid either. He said lightly, "You can rest assured. In the Heavenly Spirit Tower, I will prepare a separate floor for her. No one will disturb her."

"Bring him to the academy tomorrow."

Yun Ming didn't say anything more. After taking Cai Yuer's body, he and Ya Li turned into streams of light and flew away.

This negotiation was unbelievably simple and quick. A member of the Sea God Pavilion was left behind just like that.

Qiangu Qingfeng and Xia Zheng Leng, who had been prepared for battle, were also somewhat surprised.

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

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

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

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

Qiangu Qingfeng, with his imposing physique, stepped forward, lightly patted Nan Liujing's shoulder, and smiled, "Facing the threat of a Super Douluo, you could still remain calm on your face. You're much better than I was at the same age."

"You flatter me." Nan Liujing honestly replied, "It's not that I was calm, but mainly because I thought my teacher was nearby, so I was fearless. I didn't expect my teacher not to be here, but instead, you two appeared."

Nan Liujing never expected that Cai Yuer could be captured.

Just because two juniors tattled, five years... do you know what these five years... Oh, Cai Yuer was the one locked up, so never mind.

Qiangu Qingfeng and Xia Zheng Leng exchanged a smile. The latter said softly, "You haven't seen your Great-grandfather and Great-grandmother all these years. Do you have any complaints?"

Nan Liujing said sincerely, "Not only do I have no complaints, but I am very happy, because in this world, I have gained two more relatives."

These words struck a chord with Xia Zheng Leng. Her beautiful eyes rippled with emotion, and she stepped forward to embrace Nan Liujing, "Good child."

Although separated by several generations, the bloodline on the Douluo Continent was extremely enduring. Nan Liujing could clearly feel the stirring of the bloodline within him, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.

The embrace quickly broke. Xia Zheng Leng's eyes were teary. She softly said to her lover, "Qing Feng, you take that old hag Cai Yuer back first. I have something to say to Liujing."

"Alright." Qiangu Qingfeng nodded.

As he left, Nan Liujing clearly felt the atmosphere become somewhat strange because Xia Zheng Leng kept glancing at Ye Xinglan, who was still in a deep sleep.

"Liujing, do you like this girl?"

She got straight to the point.

Nan Liujing was stunned. He didn't expect his Great-grandmother to be so direct. He recalled that the description of her in the original timeline should have been a pure love warrior.

Did I say something wrong? Will I get hit?

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

Ye Xinglan still had her tsundere traits, and after two and a half years of interaction, her arrogant personality was basically gone.

Besides, who wouldn't like a girl who is only playful with you and indifferent to other boys?

When he reunited with Wu Sidao in the Spirit Ascension Platform world, he naturally saw that Ye Xinglan was a little jealous. In fact, Wu Sidao didn't have any special feelings for him; it was purely friendship. She was just teasing Ye Xinglan the whole time.

Xia Zheng Leng asked again, "What about that girl named Wu Sidao?"

"Currently, we are just friends." Nan Liujing said frankly, adding in his heart, "But the future is uncertain."

He just genuinely liked petting cats; he had no other intentions.

Xia Zheng Leng sighed, "I don't know if it's a rebound effect, but our Xia family has pursued monogamy for dozens of generations. Even childbirth is a natural outcome. So, to this day, your Great-grandfather and I have no children. The vast family has withered down to just you and me."

"If the family were prosperous, Great-grandmother would definitely discipline you properly. But given the current situation, it's time for things to change."

Nan Liujing's heart stirred slightly.

Xia Zheng Leng said in a deep voice, "Remember, when it comes to relationships, never be indecisive. With your talent and ability, many different kinds of girls will approach you in the future. If you are devoted, once you recognize the person you like, it's enough to cling to her tenaciously, just like your Great-grandfather pursued me back then... Conversely, if you are fickle, although Great-grandmother supports it, if you dare to toy with the feelings of another girl, I will be the first to deal with you."

He knew that people on the Douluo Continent were very progressive, especially considering Ma Hongjun visited brothels before he was ten. However, his Great-grandmother's words still left Nan Liujing somewhat taken aback.

"Pop!"

As if guessing what Nan Liujing was thinking, Xia Zheng Leng reached out and lightly tapped his forehead.

"The reason I'm telling you this is that I've noticed signs of fickleness appearing in you. Sun Kong is so busy as the governor of Ming Du, and your teacher is a love-struck fool whose own relationships are not going smoothly. It's inevitable that you'll be led astray. If I don't educate you now, it will be too late."

"Liujing understands." Nan Liujing said sheepishly and respectfully.

"It's good that you understand." Xia Zheng Leng noticed Ye Xinglan's eyelashes flutter and immediately said in a low voice, "This girl is about to wake up. Great-grandmother will teach you a trick. Don't be foolish and wake her up directly later."

Nan Liujing leaned in to listen attentively, sighing inwardly. As expected, the older generation of artists knew best!

Returning to the inner court, Ya Li immediately placed Cai Yuer's body within the Golden Ancient Tree.

Bathed in the life energy of the Golden Ancient Tree, her body would be fine even if separated from her soul for years.

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

Ya Li asked, confused, "Why are you apologizing to me?"

Yun Ming sighed, "I actually knew about Yue Er's Battle Armor for a long time. But at that time, she had just experienced the grief of our Teacher's passing, so I didn't want to force her to remove the character belonging to me from her Battle Armor. I just didn't expect her to say it out of extreme emotion today."

"I thought it was something serious," Ya Li smiled dismissively. "I don't even mind you having other women pass on your bloodline, so why would I be afraid of this?"

Yun Ming was stunned, but he quickly saw Ya Li's expression turn serious. "I just didn't expect Yue Er to be so audacious. A dignified member of the Sea God Pavilion actually attacked a young child. Brother Ming, the academy's atmosphere is becoming more and more unrestrained."

Having originated from the War God Hall, Ya Li had a much clearer view of the current situation than many in Shrek.

Yun Ming's expression turned solemn. "This is also one of the reasons why I agreed to Qiangu Qingfeng and Xia Zheng Leng's request to keep Yue Er at the Spirit Pagoda for five years."

Ya Li asked curiously, "Can you explain in detail?" She was also very curious how her usually protective lover could so casually agree to have a Sea God Pavilion member confined by a hostile force for five years.

Yun Ming walked out of the Sea God Pavilion, looked at the bright moon, and said softly, "The academy has been powerful for many years, and it has made more and more enemies. We have long been in the eye of the storm. I can tell you clearly that the Federation has long wished to eliminate us. This can be seen from their increasingly close cooperation with the Spirit Pagoda."

"Even news from the Heaven Dou Continent reached the Tang Sect, vaguely mentioning the presence of Evil Soul Masters entering and exiting the Spirit Pagoda. What do you think, could there be a day when Evil Soul Masters, the Spirit Pagoda, and the Federation cooperate to deal with us?"

Ya Li's pupils constricted.

Yun Ming said in a deep voice, "The Federation has tolerated us until now, merely because I am still here. As for the next generation of Shrek Academy, I haven't seen anyone with the qualifications to support this ancient academy single-handedly. Once we are gone, the academy will surely face thunderous strikes from the Federation and even other forces. They understand the importance of eradicating the roots all too well."

"At that time, the crisis the academy will face will be far more dangerous than the eras of our ancestors Tang San and Huo Yuhao."

Yun Ming turned around, his expression solemn. "Qiangu Qingfeng is upright and dotes on his wife. I am relieved that he took Yue Er away. These five years can be considered a period for Yue Er to settle down. Moreover, this is the initial stage of my plan. The child named Liujing has a talent far beyond what you and I can imagine, so I intend to have him join the academy, and even cultivate him to become a special member of the Sea God Pavilion."

"Special member?" Ya Li didn't understand, but she was quite surprised. It was the first time she had seen her lover praise someone's talent as astonishing.

Yun Ming said, "His two elders are high-ranking officials in the Spirit Pagoda. It will be very difficult to have him join the academy, but by creating a special spot, 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. At this point, I believe Qiangu Qingfeng will make a serious choice. Even if he doesn't, Xia Zheng Leng will seriously consider it. Who wouldn't want their descendants to gain more benefits?"

Ya Li worried, "Access to the academy's core might cause dissatisfaction from the Tang Sect."

Yun Ming said sternly, "Of course, I know the Tang Sect might be dissatisfied. But if this child can truly become a Sea God Pavilion member through his own strength, it would be equivalent to being branded with Shrek's imprint. He will naturally face hostility from factions that oppose Shrek within the Spirit Pagoda and the Federation. At that time, the academy's open door, without reservation, will surely make him remember this kindness."

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

Ya Li frowned again. Calculating against a child like this, was it any different from Cai Yuer attacking him directly?

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 disaster one day in the future, I hope he can lend a hand. This child's background and talent determine my assessment of his position, and this 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 grow into towering trees in the future."

"As for whether disaster will come, I don't know. After all, I, Yun Ming, have not yet fallen. Within a hundred years, as long as I still exist, any petty attempts to cause trouble will incur my wrath."

The update time will be postponed to around 6 PM. I forgot to tell everyone yesterday, sorry, sorry.

Then there's a question: some readers say that Yun Ming achieved the demigod position with Ya Li's faith power and Teacher's help, but the original text is too long, and I couldn't find it. Can anyone tell me which chapter it is?