Erha brought everyone back to Shrek Academy. Not a single person spoke along the way. After they arrived at Shrek Academy, a man draped in a black cloak arrived at the academy as well.
The moment Tang San saw him, he rushed over and cried out in disbelief, "Dad."
Tang Hao smiled and stroked Tang San's head. "Xiao San, you haven't disappointed me. You've grown up now."
"Dad, where have you been all these years?" Tang San asked.
"I went to do things I wanted to do, and things I had to do. Now, it's nearly done. I came this time to take you away." Tang Hao looked at Tang San.
Everyone's expressions darkened at Tang Hao's words. They had become a group, a family, and they did not want to part with anyone.
Yu Xiaogang sighed softly before saying, "Yes, it's time for all of you to leave. Perhaps you haven't even realized it yourselves, but before you knew it... you've all graduated."
"Graduated..." Everyone's spirits sank. They had never imagined that the day they graduated would come, and sorrow filled the air.
Seeing how oppressive the atmosphere had become, Yu Xiaogang immediately said, "Don't be so dejected. You've graduated, but that doesn't mean you'll never see each other again."
Dai Mubai raised his head. "That's right. Master is right. Brothers and sisters, we've graduated, but that doesn't mean we won't remain one body in the future. We will always be the Shrek nine... eight monsters!"
"Boss Dai is right. How about this? From now on, we'll gather once every five years. What do you think?" Ma Hongjun suggested.
Everyone's eyes lit up, and they nodded. Dai Mubai said, "Then it's settled. Five years from now, at Shrek Academy, the eight monsters will reunite!" As he spoke, Dai Mubai extended his hand.
Tang San and the other six immediately placed their hands over Dai Mubai's, saying in unison, "Five years from now, the eight monsters will reunite!"
After saying that, all seven of them looked at Su Yu. Su Yu revealed a faint smile and placed his hand on top as well. "We'll definitely reunite."
The eight of them looked at one another for a moment, then all burst into laughter.
Soon after, Tang San left with Tang Hao first, while the others departed one after another. Of the Shrek eight monsters, only Su Yu and Xiao Wu remained. Su Yu looked at Yu Xiaogang and said, "Teacher, we're leaving."
Yu Xiaogang held back his tears and patted Su Yu's shoulder. "Xiao Yu, among all of you, you are extremely strong, but you are also the one I worry about the most. You are deeply emotional and true to your feelings. How do you plan to handle this matter? Do you want to ask Lin Rou why she did it?"
Before Su Yu could say anything, Xiao Wu angrily shouted, "What's there to ask? She's just a heartless person!"
Su Yu patted Xiao Wu, shook his head, then looked at Yu Xiaogang. "Teacher, there's no need to ask. I already know everything that happened. She truly had no choice. Bibi Dong kidnapped her parents to force her to steal my spear, and also made her use the Dragongallbladder Bright Silver Spear in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament."
After hearing that Lin Rou had acted for that reason, Xiao Wu put herself in Lin Rou's place and realized that Lin Rou had not truly been wrong. Most of the anger in her heart dissipated.
Yu Xiaogang nodded in understanding, then asked, "Then how do you intend to deal with this? You two... is there still any chance of being together?"
Su Yu smiled and shook his head, his smile filled with bitterness. "Teacher, this was the first time I ever liked a girl, but only now have I realized that it was merely liking her. Besides, I'm not a saint. I can't completely forget that this ever happened. And no matter what, she crossed my bottom line! Family will always hold the most important place in my heart!"
Perhaps because Su Yu had once been an orphan, family truly held an exceptionally important place in his heart. Though Su Yu was now a sovereign, a sovereign was not a saint. A sovereign also had seven emotions and six desires, and flaws in his character. Being betrayed by someone he liked and acting as though nothing had happened was something Su Yu could never do.
Yu Xiaogang sighed and patted Su Yu's shoulder. "Mm. Whatever decision you make, your teacher will support you."
Su Yu smiled. "Mm, Teacher. When you have time, you can bring Mistress to the Star Dou Great Forest for a visit. The scenery in the Star Dou Great Forest is far better than that of the human world."
Yu Xiaogang smiled. "Alright! When I get the chance, I'll definitely bring Er Long to stay with you for a few days."
Su Yu smiled and nodded. After bidding Yu Xiaogang farewell, Su Yu and Xiao Wu rode Erha back.
This time, Erha did not get lost at all. After the two of them and the dog reached the Star Dou Great Forest, Xiao Wu asked in confusion, "Brother, how come Erha didn't get lost?"
Hearing how Xiao Wu addressed him, the corners of Su Yu's lips curled into a smile. "Maybe this is the power a foodie can unleash."
That was indeed the truth. Over the past three months, Su Yu had kept Erha outside to accompany Su Yiyi. Su Yu's mother often made delicious food for Su Yiyi, and Su Yiyi shared it with Erha, Da Ming, and Er Ming every time. This made Erha especially close to Su Yiyi. The reason Erha had not gotten lost was simply because he wanted to hurry back for tasty food. (≧▽≦)/
Xiao Wu was speechless after hearing Su Yu's explanation.
The Core Area of the Star Dou Great Forest
Su Yiyi sat on a rock by the lake, staring in one direction. That was the road leading back to the core area, the road they would surely take.
Erha's massive figure appeared before Su Yiyi. Her eyes immediately lit up, and she happily waved her hands as she shouted, "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy! Yi Yi is here!"
Su Yu's hearing was exceptionally sharp, and he heard Su Yiyi's voice at once. Smiling, he leaped off Erha's back and came before Su Yiyi, scooping her into his arms. "Yi Yi, didn't you go out to play?"
Su Yiyi puffed out her cheeks in grievance. "I wanted to wait for Daddy to come back."
Su Yu kissed Su Yiyi and said with a smile, "You really are Daddy's little treasure."
"Hehe, Daddy, did Auntie come back too?" Su Yiyi had clearly spotted Xiao Wu on Erha's back and asked.
Su Yu nodded. "From now on, there'll be another person to play with you."
Su Yiyi began squirming impatiently. "Daddy, put me down. I want to go play with Auntie and Big Dog."
Su Yu smiled and carefully set Su Yiyi down on the ground. She immediately ran over in a flash, while Su Yu called out with a smile, "Slow down. Don't fall."
Su Yiyi did not respond and kept running on her own. Seeing Su Yiyi running toward him, Erha immediately slowed down, shrank a little as he came before her, then licked her little face.
Su Yiyi giggled. "Hehe, Big Dog, that tickles, that tickles."
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