Dai Yunze's reaction left Jing Hongchen at a complete loss.
He was supposed to be the one storming in to demand an explanation. How had their roles ended up completely reversed?
But Mu En gave Jing Hongchen no more time to think, continuing, "You heard him, Hall Master Jing. In fact, even if you hadn't come to Shrek Academy today, Xuan Zi and I would have paid you a visit before long. Since you invented the Judgment Sword, why don't you examine Ma Xiaotao and see whether you can find a solution?"
With Mu En putting it that way, Jing Hongchen could hardly refuse. "In that case, please lead the way, Senior."
"Xuan Zi, take him downstairs. Dai Yunze, go along and have a look too," Mu En instructed without moving from his reclining chair.
Xuan Zi voiced his agreement, then led Jing Hongchen and Dai Yunze toward the lower floor of the Sea God's Pavilion.
As Jing Hongchen followed Xuan Zi, one thought after another kept springing up in his mind.
Why wasn't Mu En coming with them? Was it because he had difficulty moving?
Of course Jing Hongchen would never entertain such a foolish idea. Mu En wasn't coming because he simply didn't consider him a threat. Even if Jing Hongchen tried some little trick, Mu En could intervene immediately.
Was that arrogance?
No, it was the confidence of someone with absolute strength.
Although Jing Hongchen's cultivation was only at Level 93, his many soul tools allowed him to face the Level 98 Xuan Zi without fear.
But now, he felt a deep wariness toward Mu En, and his assessment of the danger Mu En posed rose several more notches.
Were Shrek's hidden reserves truly so terrifying?
As he pondered this, Jing Hongchen's gaze involuntarily fell on Dai