Untangling Zhang Lexuan's Heart Knot

In the Martial Soul Department's private office in the Outer Court.

After returning from a mission, Zhang Lexuan rested for a day before diving back into the construction of the Martial Soul Department, helping teachers refine the Soul Master training curriculum.

She had once sworn to protect Shrek her entire life, and she was indeed working hard to do so.

During this period, Zhang Lexuan also paid special attention to Beibei's daily life.

Beibei seemed to be on good terms with the newly enrolled Tang Sect leader. That young girl looked very cute and was also diligent in her Soul Master cultivation, quite suitable for Beibei.

However, what concerned her more was that junior schoolmate Yu Daoyun, who could tell stories.

So many days had passed, and she didn't know what he was doing inside the Sea God Pavilion.

Just then, the door to the private office was pushed open.

Zhang Lexuan looked up and saw that the person who had arrived was Mu En.

She quickly greeted him, "Mu En, please have a seat."

Mu En waved his hand, casually summoned a chair, and sat down, isolating all mental probes.

Zhang Lexuan was stunned.

Did Mu En have something to tell her that he didn't want others to know?

Mu En spoke directly, "I've come to tell you something. I was wrong back then. I shouldn't have made you swear to protect Shrek and be a child bride."

"From today onwards, you no longer need to abide by that promise. Just pretend it never happened. Your future and freedom should be in your own hands."

"I formally apologize to you."

Zhang Lexuan was about to say something, but the words got stuck in her throat, and she choked for a long time, unable to speak.

She asked incredulously, "Mu En, are you joking?"

Mu En shook his head and said seriously, "I was confused back then. I shouldn't have interfered with your feelings and future. Everything about you should be your own, not entirely belonging to Shrek."

"Your relationship with Beibei ends here. I've been watching your smile fade, and it pains me. It's my fault, old man."

Zhang Lexuan's eyes, which had been as calm as a still lake, suddenly filled with complex emotions.

It was as if her goal in life had suddenly vanished, and she was suddenly freed.

Yet, she couldn't feel happy at all; the burden in her heart grew heavier.

Could this be Mu En testing her?

Thinking this, Zhang Lexuan said seriously, "Mu En, please don't worry. I will not break my promise. I will protect Shrek well, and I will do what I promised you."

Mu En sighed.

Why wasn't this child opening up at this moment?

I've truly harmed this child.

Mu En then emphasized, "I am not testing you. I truly regret it. All the mistakes are mine. I am the one who harmed you."

Zhang Lexuan fell silent, tears silently sliding from the corners of her eyes.

She didn't hate Mu En; instead, she was grateful for his saving grace back then.

It could be said that without Mu En, she wouldn't be who she was today.

At this moment, Mu En slowly stood up, patted Zhang Lexuan's shoulder, and disappeared from the room.

To avoid hurting this child, he chose to temporarily stay out of Zhang Lexuan's sight.

Not long after Mu En left, Zhang Lexuan cried like a heartbroken child, and the suppressed emotions in her heart erupted at this moment.

No one knew how painful her years had been, no one knew her true feelings.

Only now could she be considered truly liberated.

After more than ten minutes, Zhang Lexuan seemed like a different person. She stood by the office window, gazing in the direction of the Inner Court, and murmured, "Junior schoolmate, did you help me unlock my heart's knot? Given Mu En's personality, he wouldn't say such things."

"But you forgot that I am a persistent person. Even if Mu En forgives me, I might not forgive myself."

"I... I will protect you."

A few days later, in the morning.

Yu Daoyun came to the Inner Court for breakfast. After greeting a few friends, he headed towards the Outer Court.

He planned to stroll around the Outer Court and also visit the Beast Fighting Arena to test his strength.

After fusing the Dragon Pill and a portion of the Golden Dragon King's power, he had no idea how strong he was.

An hour later, Yu Daoyun arrived at the Beast Fighting Arena.

The place was oval-shaped, with a four-story building divided into viewing areas and beast fighting zones, convenient for students and teachers to conduct beast fighting classes.

Currently, many students from the Outer Court were engaged in classes in the Beast Fighting Arena, battling Soul Beasts.

Most of these students were in their second or third year of the Outer Court, with less combat experience. Fighting Soul Beasts could quickly improve their strength.

Yu Daoyun glanced around casually, a satisfied expression on his face.

The soul beasts here are decent, suitable for honing combat experience.

Just as he was about to register and fight soul beasts, he looked up and saw a few familiar faces.

Beibei and Xu Sanshi, along with Tang Ya, were entering the Beast Fighting Arena together, also preparing for a clash with soul beasts.

At that time, Beibei was about ten years old and already a fourth-year student in the Outer Court, having entered the academy early.

Xu Sanshi and Tang Ya hadn't entered through the official channels either; they both had connections.

At this moment, Beibei turned around and also spotted Yu Daoyun in his red uniform of the Inner Court.

It's him!

That distant cousin from the family who awakened the Golden Dragon Martial Soul.

"Inner Court student!"

Xu Sanshi exclaimed beside him, unable to believe his eyes.

That was the red uniform, the mark of an Inner Court student.

But that guy was clearly only eight years old!

He then looked at Beibei, smiling and asking, "Beibei, that Inner Court stu... senior, do you know him? I think it's my first time seeing him."

Tang Ya gasped, "He doesn't look ten yet. Did he get into the academy through connections like me?"

As expected, these words reached Yu Daoyun's ears.

The corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

Peerless Number One Smartass, truly lives up to his name, doesn't think before he speaks.

Beibei explained, "Tang Ya, Sanshi, let me introduce you. This is someone from our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, Yu Daoyun, who awakened the Nine Great Dragon King Martial Souls' Golden Dragon."

Xu Sanshi and Tang Ya showed expressions of understanding. So, he was Beibei's cousin.

Xu Sanshi stepped forward with a smile, raised his hand, and patted Yu Daoyun's shoulder, chuckling, "Beibei's cousin is my cousin too. You're my brother from now on."

Am I that familiar with you...? Yu Daoyun had a stomach full of complaints. He slapped Xu Sanshi's hand away and said, "Don't touch me. You're an Outer Court student, don't you know the difference in status? You have to call me senior from now on. Even though I'm younger than you, your strength might not be greater than mine."

Hearing this, Xu Sanshi thought, This kid got in through the back door, and now he's using status to pressure me.

As the young master of the Profound Nether Sect, when have I ever endured such humiliation?

However, Beibei stopped Xu Sanshi's action and asked, "Cousin Daoyun, why did you come to the Outer Court?"

Yu Daoyun pointed to the Beast Fighting Zone and said, "To improve my combat experience."

"Don't get farmed by the soul beasts for experience," Xu Sanshi quipped venomously, with a hint of mockery.

Yu Daoyun replied indifferently, "A frog in a well!"

Hearing this, Xu Sanshi immediately became agitated.

Beibei glared at Xu Sanshi and then smiled, "Perfect timing, we're also here to improve our combat experience. Why don't we go together!"

Yu Daoyun nodded, "Then let's go together."