Canceling All Federation Resource Support for Shrek Academy

Thus, he could only turn his gaze toward Leng Yaozhu at the door, his eyes filled with a plea for help, hoping that this dignified and composed older sister would help defuse the situation.

Seeing this, Leng Yaozhu smiled faintly.

She entered the office, walked up to Chen Yu, and stopped beside Leng Yulai.

Then she, too, reached out and gently embraced Chen Yu, resting her head against his shoulder as she said softly.

"Brother Yu."

"I've waited so long..."

"I finally waited for this day."

At that moment, Chen Yu felt a little panicked.

Good heavens.

Where had the refined, ladylike Leng Yaozhu from before gone?

Why was she being so straightforward now too?

He was having a hard time handling this!

Of course, what he did not know was...

Leng Yaozhu and Leng Yulai had watched Ya Li occupy the position of Chen Yu's fiancée for a full thirty years. The jealousy in their hearts was immense.

For thirty years...

They could only watch helplessly as Ya Li enjoyed everything Chen Yu had to offer, while they had to mind propriety even to get close to him.

Now that they heard Ya Li had foolishly given up her status as Chen Yu's fiancée herself, they were naturally thrilled beyond measure.

Then they immediately rushed over, wanting to seize the chance to win Chen Yu over.

After all, those who liked Chen Yu...

Were far from few...

If they came too late,

They truly would have no chance.

Therefore, even Leng Yaozhu, who had once been exceedingly ladylike, could no longer restrain the feelings in her heart and embraced Chen Yu.

After a long while...

A puzzled voice sounded from outside.

"Strange, where are Yaozhu and Yulai?"

"Didn't they say they would come over with me to discuss matters?"

"Where did they go?"

Footsteps drew nearer and nearer.

Then, Qiangu Dongfeng, the Spirit Pagoda's tower master, arrived at the door. He looked inside and was instantly dumbfounded.

Leng Yaozhu, the goddess of his dreams, was actually taking the initiative to embrace Chen Yu!

Qiangu Dongfeng leaned against the doorframe, his mouth hanging open and his eyes wide as saucers. His entire body seemed frozen in place.

He felt profound despair surge up from the depths of his heart.

Originally, he had thought that since Chen Yu had Ya Li...

He might still be able to wait for Leng Yaozhu to turn back to him.

Chen Yu had a fiancée, after all. Leng Yaozhu would not go and ruin someone else's relationship, would she?

But now...

At the thought of this...

Qiangu Dongfeng felt utterly miserable.

His face turned ashen, and even his shoulders slumped a little.

At that moment, Leng Yaozhu heard Qiangu Dongfeng's voice. Two blushes appeared on her cheeks as she slowly released Chen Yu, stepped aside, and adjusted her collar.

It was the first time she had done something so bold. Her heart pounded wildly, and she felt a faint warmth spreading through her body.

Leng Yulai heard Qiangu Dongfeng's voice, yet she still did not let go.

Her personality had always been much bolder than Leng Yaozhu's.

Now that she had finally found an opportunity to have Chen Yu, she would not let go.

She continued to tightly hold Chen Yu's arm, pressing her whole body against him.

Seeing this, Chen Yu could only speak helplessly.

"Yulai, Tower Master Qiangu and I have something to discuss."

Leng Yulai tilted her head, looked at him with an innocent expression, and asked in confusion.

"Then go ahead and talk."

Chen Yu sighed helplessly.

"It's inconvenient to talk while you're holding me."

Seeing this, Leng Yulai could only release him reluctantly. She stood to one side with her arms folded across her chest and her chin slightly raised, her phoenix eyes looking toward Qiangu Dongfeng at the door with a trace of displeasure as she said bluntly.

"If you have something to say, say it quickly."

"Don't interrupt Brother Yu and me while we catch up."

Qiangu Dongfeng practically wanted to kneel before this young lady.

He hurriedly forced out a smile and nodded obsequiously.

"Yes!"

"I understand."

Then, Qiangu Dongfeng sat down, his expression turning serious.

He clasped his hands over his knees, sat with his back straight, and looked at Chen Yu as he asked in a low voice.

"Speaker, you summoned me here."

"Is there an important matter you wish to discuss?"

Chen Yu's gaze became profound. He slowly rose from behind his desk, walked around its corner, and sat down on the sofa.

He did not speak immediately. Instead, he first glanced at Leng Yulai and Leng Yaozhu standing nearby.

Though Leng Yulai looked thoroughly unwilling, she knew what mattered. She followed her sister to a sofa at the side and quieted down.

Chen Yu withdrew his gaze, looked at Qiangu Dongfeng, and spoke.

"Since twenty thousand years ago, Shrek Academy has always been the continent's number one academy."

"It has always prided itself on safeguarding peace across the continent."

"Yet it has never been able to eliminate even a mere Holy Spirit Cult."

"As a result, the Federation is frequently harassed by the Holy Spirit Cult."

"This Speaker believes that since Shrek Academy cannot resolve the Holy Spirit Cult problem, wouldn't the resources allocated by the Federation each year be wasted?"

"Therefore, I intend to halt this resource funding."

His tone was calm, as though he were discussing the most ordinary matter in the world.

Yet every word that fell was like a massive boulder crashing into a tranquil lake.

The moment those words were spoken.

Qiangu Dongfeng's expression changed as well.

His pupils contracted instantly. His fingers unconsciously tightened, then relaxed again.

On the surface, it appeared that Chen Yu believed Shrek Academy was taking money without doing its job.

But in reality...

This was a challenge directed at Shrek!

Once this proposal passed...

The Federation would inevitably be thrown into turmoil once more.

Qiangu Dongfeng fell silent for a moment as countless thoughts raced through his mind.

However, he did not refuse.

After all, several decades ago...

Shrek Academy's Supreme Elder, the Light and Dark Douluo Long Yeyue, had barged into the Spirit Pagoda and slapped his father—the previous Spirit Pagoda tower master.

That slap had completely placed the Qiangu Family on Shrek's opposing side.

If the previous Sea God Pavilion Master, the Heavenly Favored Douluo, had not apologized for it, and if various factions had not stepped forward on Shrek's behalf.

The Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy would have fought long ago.

But even though the matter had been suppressed back then, the Qiangu Family would never forget that humiliation!

Thus, a faint smile appeared on Qiangu Dongfeng's face.

That smile was just right, neither overly warm nor cold.

He bowed slightly and said.

"The Speaker is correct!"

"I also believe that Shrek Academy's Supervision Group is incapable and should not continue occupying so much Federation resource support."

"To demonstrate our sincerity."

"The Spirit Pagoda is willing to take the lead in clearing out the Holy Spirit Cult."

Hearing this, Chen Yu looked at Qiangu Dongfeng with an inscrutable gaze carrying a trace of amusement.

Interesting.

Knowing the original story, he knew that the Qiangu Family had dealings with the Holy Spirit Cult.

Yet Qiangu Dongfeng could actually say something like this.

As expected of the person in charge of a major power.

His skin was truly thick.

However, Chen Yu did not expose him.

He nodded, his expression unchanged, and said politely.

"Since that is the case."

"Then I'll have to trouble Tower Master Qiangu."

Qiangu Dongfeng hurriedly waved his hands.

"You are too courteous, Speaker."

"This is the Spirit Pagoda's duty."

The two exchanged a glance. Each harbored his own thoughts, yet both wore smiles.

Several days later, the parliament convened.

Inside the largest council chamber of the Ming Capital Parliament Building, every seat was occupied.

All three hundred and sixty-five parliament members had arrived. Some spoke in low voices, while others flipped through the files in their hands. A grave atmosphere permeated the entire hall.