Meanwhile, beneath the Golden Tree at the Sea God Pavilion...
"Sorry for troubling you these past few days, Brother Mu. Next, I'll take my second brother's body to Tang San and see whether he has a way to revive him."
Niu Tian cupped his fists to Mu En and Xuan Zi, his manner courteous.
"You're too kind, Brother Niu! We were only able to save my descendant in the battle at Sunset Forest thanks to your help."
Mu En stroked his beard. His regard for Niu Tian rose another notch.
Niu Tian had concealed his true identity while calling Mu En his brother.
But Niu Tian had aided Shrek Academy's predecessor, Sea God Tang San, ten thousand years ago. By treating Mu En as an equal, he had lowered himself; Mu En was the one who had benefited.
And even after the battle at Sunset Forest, when Niu Tian's identity was no longer a secret,
and it was clear he was stronger than ordinary Limit Douluo like them,
he had shown no arrogance. He still treated others with easy warmth.
Mu En liked that about him.
With that, Mu En reached toward the Golden Tree's dense canopy.
A wisp of golden Soul Power flowed from his hand and lifted Tai Tan's body out from among the branches.
At the sight of his second brother's body, Niu Tian hurried to receive it.
He checked Tai Tan's body once more with his Soul Power. Finding nothing amiss, he nodded in satisfaction.
"In that case, I'll be leaving with my second brother's body."
After a pause, Niu Tian hesitated, then looked at Mu En.
"Brother Mu, I promised to search the Clear Sky Sect for the Dragon Core Refinement Method. I'll find it for you."
"While I'm away, you must be careful and