Mu En: This Child is Fated to be with My Shrek

Shrek Academy.

Sea God Lake.

Inside a room within the Golden Ancient Tree.

Golden light enveloped the room, bringing with it dense vitality and the power of light.

A withered old man lay in a rocking chair, frowning as though deep in thought, yet also as though listening to something.

He was Bei Bei's Grand Ancestor, the current Sea God Pavilion Master, a Rank 99 Limit Douluo, the Dragon God Douluo—Mu En!

At last, the old man slowly opened his eyes, a glint of brilliance appearing within them.

Ever since Bei Bei had gone to look for Tang Ya, Mu En's spiritual power had been secretly watching over him.

Because he knew that this incident would surely deal Bei Bei a devastating blow.

With Tang Ya gone, given Bei Bei's devotion, he might very well do something irrational.

Yet he had not expected his secret observation to bring such an unexpected delight.

He had discovered a seedling with an ultimate attribute!

Mu En had discovered Huo Yuhao!

Originally, Mu En had paid Huo Yuhao little attention, until Huo Yuhao analyzed Tang Ya's injuries and revealed his understanding of Ultimate Martial Souls.

That made Mu En take him seriously.

Not only because Huo Yuhao understood ultimate attributes, but also because what Huo Yuhao had said was true.

Moreover, Tang Ya's condition was far more serious than Bei Bei knew.

The person who had injured Tang Ya was indeed Ma Xiaotao, just as Huo Yuhao had guessed.

And the consequences were greater than Huo Yuhao had anticipated.

Three days ago, Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire had gone out of control. She had charged out of Sea God Lake and severely injured Bei Bei and Tang Ya. Bei Bei had unleashed the Light Holy Dragon bloodline, allowing the two of them to barely escape disaster.

After learning of this, Mu En had naturally been furious, but he had to consider the bigger picture.

The first thing he did was stop Zhang Lexuan, who had wanted to confront Ma Xiaotao. Regardless of what feelings Zhang Lexuan truly held for Bei Bei, she genuinely cared deeply for him.

Mu En was very satisfied.

Because Bei Bei had been injured, Zhang Lexuan had developed a rift with both Yan Shaozhe and Ma Xiaotao.

That was still a minor matter.

Ma Xiaotao's problem was far more serious.

Ma Xiaotao had not done it intentionally, and she was Yan Shaozhe's disciple, so she could not be punished.

More importantly, Ma Xiaotao was still unconscious and had yet to escape the danger of her Evil Fire going out of control. At any moment, she risked losing all her cultivation.

Yan Shaozhe was currently busy treating Ma Xiaotao.

He had not even shown up to offer Bei Bei and Tang Ya a single word of apology.

Because Bei Bei had overdrawn his strength, he had fallen into a deep coma. Yet disaster had brought fortune, allowing a further portion of his Light Holy Dragon bloodline to awaken.

It was the sole stroke of luck amid all the misfortune.

With the Golden Ancient Tree's power treating her, Tang Ya woke a day early. Without its power, Tang Ya might not have survived; even in the best-case scenario, she would have been crippled for life.

But after being scorched by Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire this time, even though the Golden Ancient Tree's treatment restored Tang Ya's health, it had greatly damaged her potential. One had to remember that Tang Ya's martial soul was Blue Silver Grass, which feared fire.

Furthermore, once the Evil Qi from the Evil Fire entered the body, it was like contracting an incurable poison for a soul master. The Evil Qi would constantly erode the soul master's vitality.

Mu En had personally examined her. Barring any surprises, Tang Ya would never be able to break through Rank 40 for the rest of her life.

Even if Tang Ya's Blue Silver Grass had undergone some mutation, it could not withstand the double torment of Evil Fire and Evil Qi.

Aside from that, Tang Ya had also been disfigured. The power of Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire remained in the wounds on Tang Ya's face and body, making it difficult to expel. Unless half of Tang Ya's face and the flesh on her body were cut away, but even that could not save her appearance or potential.

The Evil Qi, meanwhile, clung to her like maggots on bone, penetrating deep into Tang Ya's marrow.

There was no lingering Evil Fire or Evil Qi inside Bei Bei because he had unleashed the Light Holy Dragon bloodline, which protected him.

If a powerhouse at Mu En or Xuan Zi's level personally intervened, they could help Tang Ya expel the Evil Fire and remove the Evil Qi.

But why should they?

Mu En could not possibly waste his limited opportunities to act on Tang Ya. Xuan Zi looked down on Tang Ya even more, and would never intervene for her.

These things could not possibly be told to Tang Ya.

Thus, Shrek Academy gave Tang Ya only one diagnosis: "There's no saving her. Wait for death, and while you're at it, go handle your withdrawal."

That was right. Shrek Academy had taken the initiative to expel Tang Ya.

They even warned Tang Ya not to go around saying things she should not say.

What, you object?

After learning everything, Tang Ya remained extremely calm.

After leaving behind a letter, she departed Shrek Academy alone.

Shrek Academy had not sent anyone to escort her either.

Therefore, even Mu En did not know where Tang Ya had gone.

After waking up today, Bei Bei had immediately gone looking for Tang Ya, but he had failed to find her. Instead, he received a message Tang Ya had left with her roommate.

Mu En had secretly read that letter. It indeed made no mention of Shrek Academy.

Tang Ya had merely told Bei Bei to forget her.

Mu En could not help but sigh. Tang Ya truly was a sensible, good girl. If not for this incident, it would not have been impossible for Tang Ya and Bei Bei to be together in the future.

It did not matter even if Tang Ya's talent was somewhat lacking.

As long as Bei Bei liked her, that was enough.

Zhang Lexuan would protect them well.

After all, the Light Holy Dragon bloodline was powerful. The descendants of Bei Bei and Tang Ya would, at worst, possess a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.

Surely Blue Silver Grass could not ride atop the head of a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, could it?

Mu En was still extremely doting and tolerant toward Bei Bei, his only remaining blood relative.

Under Mu En's watchful gaze, Bei Bei failed to find anything in Shrek City, then ran into Huo Yuhao on the street.

Mu En secretly paid attention to their conversation as well.

Mu En did not think highly of the cosmetic surgery Huo Yuhao mentioned.

He was curious about Huo Yuhao's understanding of ultimate attributes.

As for Huo Yuhao possessing a not-yet-fully-awakened Ultimate Ice Martial Soul...

Mu En: This child is fated with Shrek!

An orphan, an Ultimate Martial Soul, an Ice Attribute.

Simply perfect!

If Huo Yuhao could be made to fully awaken his Martial Soul, then Ma Xiaotao could be saved as well!

As for Huo Yuhao's strength, that was not a problem. So long as his Ultimate Ice Martial Soul fully awakened, Huo Yuhao would definitely become a Titled Douluo in the future!

At that time, Shrek could enjoy another two hundred years of glory!

"Has Bei Bei finally turned his misfortune around? After suffering blow after blow, not only has his potential improved, but he has also made a friend with such exceptional talent." Mu En thought to himself.

It was only because Mu En had never read webnovels that he did not suspect Bei Bei of being the protagonist of a novel.

Now, everything hinged on one thing—making Huo Yuhao fully awaken his Ultimate Ice Martial Soul!

That was also why Mu En had not stopped Bei Bei from skipping school.

Even Shrek Academy had never dealt with such a difficult and unusual case as Huo Yuhao's.

He could only let Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao try their luck in the Far North Land first. If that truly did not work, they could bring Huo Yuhao back to Shrek Academy for further study.

"No amount of importance placed on this matter would be excessive. Moreover, the Far North Land is inherently dangerous, so their safety must be guaranteed. The Soul Emperor who used to protect Bei Bei is no longer enough..."

Mu En muttered.

In the end, he made a decision.

"Xuan Zi, I have a task for you..."

Mu En's spiritual fluctuations spread out, and his voice entered Xuan Zi's mind.

The Chicken Leg Douluo, who was chewing on a chicken leg, said, "Huh? Go out and protect someone? I'm not doing it!... What? A not-yet-fully-awakened Ultimate Ice Attribute?!... Don't worry. Even if Bei Bei can't bring him back, I'll definitely bring that young man back!"

Mu En: "..."

You know you're expressing your resolve, but could you perhaps choose your words better?