The Subordinate's Thoughts

Two hours later, Sea God Island...

"Director Du, are you certain that Dean Yan's intention is for me to probe the secrets of those little ones from Nine Treasures Glazed Academy?"

Looking at the solemn-faced Du Weilun before her, Zhang Lexuan instinctively mimicked the ear-picking gesture Ning Huan often made, her pretty face filled with shock.

Who can relate to this!

I was doing just fine staying in the Inner Court as a young woman!

I finally made it to the evening, and in a little while, I would have been able to head to my contractor in the form of a Spirit Body.

Yet, just as I was about to send the invitation, the higher-ups suddenly issued an order.

And to make matters worse, the mission content is related to my own contractor.

What kind of situation is this?

"I understand taking them on a tour of Shrek Academy, but probing..."

"Not to mention whether it will cause a deterioration in diplomatic relations with Nine Treasures Glazed Academy, the absolute gap in strength alone makes it unfeasible."

"Let alone the three of them combined, even if you were tied in with them, you wouldn't necessarily be able to beat me."

"Bullying the young with my seniority, that doesn't sound very good, does it~"

Du Weilun: "..."

You can talk all you want, but why the snide mockery!

Is being strong so impressive!

Is having a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone and Spirit Ring so impressive!

Oh, wait, it actually is quite impressive...

Never mind then.

After a brief internal struggle, Du Weilun, realizing he truly couldn't win, lost the joy he had felt from "deciphering" his superior's hidden meaning.

He had no choice but to adopt a strictly professional attitude, his tone becoming dead serious.

"Due to his position, Dean Yan has his suspicions but cannot state them openly, so some things can only be done by us."

"Furthermore, everything we do now is for the sake of the academy's future; there certainly won't be any issues!"

Hearing that the other party was already using the greater good to pressure her, Zhang Lexuan found it difficult to continue questioning him.

She immediately feigned solemnity and agreed without a second thought, her decisiveness causing Du Weilun to nod repeatedly.

Truly worthy of being the Inner Court's head senior sister, she understands the big picture!

However, what he did not know was that Zhang Lexuan had never intended to refuse from the very beginning.

Her repeated questioning was merely to probe his and Yan Shaozhe's attitudes.

Since it was confirmed that this matter was Du Weilun's personal perspective, there was no need for her to continue the conversation.

Besides, being able to go in person was even better.

She had actually been worried about the risk of her Spirit Body being exposed, and every time she went, she had to be on edge, scouting the surroundings for a long time.

Seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Lexuan did not delay any further.

Leaving Du Weilun behind, she dashed toward the Outer Court without looking back.

Her speed was so great that she carved a long-lasting rift across the glass-like surface of Sea God Lake.

It was a sight that stirred the heart.

Du Weilun: With such an outstanding talent, why worry about Shrek not flourishing!

Zhang Lexuan: Faster! Otherwise, I'll miss dinner!

Shrek Academy is vast.

It is so vast that even if a high-level Spirit Emperor were to go all out for a long time, no one would be able to arrive in time to provide rescue.

But it is also very small, to the point where a Spirit Douluo can find their target within a dozen minutes of running.

"That is how it is; I have become the person in charge of you for the next three months."

"And I am taking this opportunity to confirm your true talent to assist in determining your value."

In a restaurant within Shrek City, Zhang Lexuan laid out the purpose of her trip completely.

Then, she grabbed her chopsticks and began to do battle with the dishes covering the table.

Her slightly casual words and actions showed none of the grace and gentleness she displayed in the Inner Court.

On the other side, Ning Huan and Ning Tian, having understood the cause and effect, looked at each other in silence.

A moment later, they spoke in perfect unison:

"The abacus is clicking quite loudly."

As the words fell, Wu Feng, unaware of the truth, appeared as if she were completely detached from the situation.

He looked at Ning Huan, then at Zhang Lexuan.

Finally, he cast his gaze toward his own master, his clear eyes filled with foolishness.

"What are you two talking about? From the moment we left the Dean's Office until now, why haven't I understood a single word?"

"With your intelligence, it's perfectly normal that you don't understand."

Ning Tian teased with a chuckle.

However, having suffered countless losses over the past three years, Wu Feng didn't take the bait at all.

After rolling her eyes at him, she turned her head and pitifully huddled up to Ning Tian.

"Hmph! You think you're so smart? Young Master~"

"Sigh, you really are something; you can't beat him, yet you still love to go up and ask for trouble."

Seeing this, Ning Tian subtly pushed away the Wu Feng clinging to her, her expression one of utter helplessness.

This girl...

I always feel like she's hiding some secret!

"Simply put, Ning Huan and I guessed long before we arrived that Dean Yan would be eyeing us with interest."

"We considered many things, but the only thing we couldn't determine was what kind of attitude he would take toward us."

Upon hearing this, Wu Feng shook her head, seemingly understanding yet still confused.

Clearly, her brain capacity lacked the processing power to think about such matters.

To fully understand, the quickest way for her was undoubtedly a simple question-and-answer session.

"So, is it determined now?"

"Yes, much like how Father treats Ning Huan... roughly."

"Then will we be in danger?"

"Possibly."

"Since there's danger, why come at all?"

"Because we need to test Shrek Academy's attitude toward Nine Treasures Academy, and furthermore, this was Ning Huan's intention."

"Oh... so the Young Master is a hopeless romantic."

Ning Tian: "..."

Damn Wu Feng!

There is no place for you in this family anymore!

No!

Sister Lexuan is here; I absolutely cannot lose my composure!

Unfortunately, thoughts always run contrary to reality.

Having already shed her burdens, how could Zhang Lexuan pass up such a great opportunity to relieve her boredom?

"Pfft~ Ning Huan, how come I never noticed your daily life was so interesting before?"

"It's alright. Usually, the main source of amusement is the little madwoman. Since you don't see her often, you must feel like something is missing."

"So that's how it is. No wonder you like teasing this child."

The sound of Ning Huan and Zhang Lexuan chatting as if no one else were present echoed leisurely through the private room.

Falling into the ears of Ning Tian, who hadn't yet managed to calm her emotions, it acted like a catalyst with incredibly potent results.

And so, the lucky Wu Feng witnessed for the first time her Young Master's face-changing trick, shifting from white to red, then to purple, and finally to black.

"Yo... Young Master?"

"Wu Feng! Come here and die!"

"Eeee-ooo-ooo-hoo-hoo-hoo!!"

(Outside the door: Young people, they really know how to have fun.)

Under Ning Huan's tireless training, Ning Tian was no longer the weak auxiliary-system Soul Master who couldn't carry a burden or lift a hand.

If she went all out, with the support of her own martial soul and a full set of third and fourth-level Soul Tool, she could even go toe-to-toe with an ordinary Soul Ancestor on her own.

Moreover, as a guardian, resisting one's master was the greatest of taboos.

In a back-and-forth, how could she possibly be a match for a crazed Ning Tian?

The outcome was inevitably being pinned to the ground and mercilessly rubbed into the floor.

Of course, if it were just that, it would be fine; she could endure it for a while and it would pass.

But she couldn't handle someone adding fuel to the fire from the sidelines.

"Lexuan, take a look. How are the students I've taught?"

Ning Huan, who had been sitting on the side watching the whole time without any intention of stopping them, said with a laugh.

"Not worse than Shrek Academy, right?"

"Indeed."

Zhang Lexuan, feeling the sentiment, responded at the perfect moment.