Xuan Zi brought several people from Zhang Lexuan back to Shrek Inner Court.
"You guys go to Elder Li to check on the situation," he waved his hand and said in a much lighter tone than usual, "Treat him when he needs it, and rest when he needs it."
Han Ruoruo nodded, supported Wu Ming, and walked with Gu Fan towards Inner Court's medical area.
Zhang Lexuan took two steps, stopped again, and looked back at Xuan Zi.
Xuan Zi stood next to Sea God Lake, with his back to her, motionless.
Zhang Lexuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but finally turned around and left in silence.
Xuan Zi came to the Sea God Pavilion alone.
The door of the wooden building was ajar, but he pushed it open and walked in without knocking.
The conference hall was empty, there was no tea on the long table and no lights.
Mu En was lying on the innermost recliner with his eyes closed, as if he was taking a nap.
His breathing was so light that if you didn't listen carefully, you would even think that he had no breath.
Xuan Zi walked to Mu En.
There was a "pop" sound.
He knelt down.
The sound of his knees hitting the floor echoed in the empty conference hall, like a dull drum beat.
"Mu En..." His voice was trembling.
Mu En opened his eyes, and his cloudy eyes turned to Xuan Zi who was kneeling next to him.
He looked at Xuan Zi's expression.
That guilty, frightened look, like that of a child who made a mistake, gave Mu En an ominous premonition in his heart.
"Xuan Zi, what happened?"
Mu En's voice is not loud, but every word carries weight.
Xuan Zi lowered his head, not daring to look into Mu En's eyes.
"I took Lexuan and the others to Star Dou Forest to hunt Eighth Soul Ring..."
His voice became lower and lower.
"In the forest... I got separated from the group."
Mu En's eyes changed.
"Get separated?"
His voice was still calm, but there was a sharp edge hidden under that calmness.
"Keep talking."
Xuan Zi recounted what happened after he was separated from the team.
Zhang Lexuan and others encountered the 100,000-year Howling Moon Wolf King, and eight Inner Court elite students lost their lives. If Lin Yaoyang had not happened to appear, I am afraid that even the four Zhang Lexuan would not have been spared.
The conference hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Mu En felt his eyes go dark. He held on to the armrests of the chair and slowly sat up.
He looked at Xuan Zi kneeling in front of him.
A Super Douluo from Level 98 led a group of Inner Court students to hunt for Soul Ring, and then "got separated" from the team?
Do you think I'm a fool?
Mu En said nothing, but his eyes said everything.
Xuan Zi felt the weight of that gaze, and his body trembled slightly.
"Mu En, I know that this matter has something to do with me." His voice was filled with tears.
"I am willing to accept punishment. I voluntarily quit Shrek Inspectorate and resign from all positions at Supervision Group and Sea God Pavilion..."
Mu En looked at Xuan Zi kneeling on the ground, watching his gray hair fluttering slightly in the twilight, and felt a sense of sadness in his heart.
Xuan Zi has been following him for how many years?
He couldn't remember clearly.
He only remembered what Xuan Zi looked like when he was young, high-spirited, talented, and unique in the world with his Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul skills.
He once thought that Xuan Zi would be the future Optimus Prime of Shrek.
But what about now?
Greedy, drunk, and derelict in his duties.
Level 98's cultivation level, but his temper is not lower than his cultivation level.
Not willing to take responsibility when things happen, not willing to admit mistakes when they happen.
Twelve children were taken out, four were brought back, and eight stayed with Star Dou Forest forever.
And the explanation he gave was only three words.
Got separated.
Mu En Close your eyes.
Since he was injured after the battle with Du Bisou, and he was eager to take Dragon Core, he suffered a backlash, and his body was getting worse day by day.
Although he had the nourishment of Golden Tree, he was still unable to recover.
Mu En knows that the future of Shrek depends on latecomers. What he has to do now is not to support it, but to find someone who can support it.
He has been looking for it all his life.
He thought Xuan Zi could do it.
He was wrong.
He thought Yan Shaozhe could.
How many years has Yan Shaozhe been stuck at level ninety-five? He is good at calculations and has a deep mind, but his cultivation relies not on calculations, but on being focused, not to mention that his Martial Soul is Bright Phoenix!
How can you have a clear mind if you don't act aboveboard?
He thought Zhang Lexuan could.
Zhang Lexuan has talent, character, and perseverance. But she suffers too much and has to bear too many things that she shouldn't have to bear.
Can her shoulders carry Shrek's future? He doesn't know.
Now he can only place his hope on two people.
Zhang Lexuan.
And that Lin Yaoyang.
Mu En opened his eyes and sighed.
"Let's hold Sea God Pavilion Meeting first..."
His voice sounded tired and old.
Xuan Zi knelt on the ground, lowered his head and did not speak.
Mu En looked at him, feeling sad in his heart.
He looked at the future of Shrek, as if Cyclops looked at Xu Tianran, unable to see the end at a glance.
Mu En said, "Just kneel and reflect and reflect! Kneel until the meeting starts!"
The next day.
Shrek City.
Lin Yaoyang and Jiang Nannan walked out of the hotel, holding hands, and walked on the bustling street.
Jiang Nannan walked beside Lin Yaoyang with brisk steps and a good mood.
"Yao Yang," Jiang Nannan looked at a splendid shop on the street and took Lin Yaoyang's hand, "How about we go to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion to have a look? It is said that there are many good things there, including elixirs, medicinal materials, Soul Bone, and some high-end Soul Tool."
Lin Yaoyang glanced at the sign of the store and nodded.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. Go and have a look."
The two came to the door of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.
This is a huge building with a height of more than 20 meters, with four floors Lou Gao. It has a magnificent appearance and shines in the morning light.
There were four girls in long skirts standing on each side of the door. They looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, with sweet looks, slender figures, and fair skin that made them even more graceful in the sun.
Seeing the two people approaching, several girls immediately greeted them with smiles, "Welcome to our two distinguished guests, Treasure Gathering Pavilion!"
Lin Yaoyang and Jiang Nannan walked into the Treasure Gathering Pavilion. The decoration inside was more luxurious than outside, with crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, soft carpets on the floor, and a light sandalwood fragrance filling the air.
There were not many people there, probably because it was daytime and there were no auctions.
A reception girl came over with a smile and bowed slightly, "Two distinguished guests, what items do you want to buy?"
"Take us to see Soul Tool first." Lin Yaoyang said.
"Okay, please follow me."
The girl took the two people to the Soul Tool exhibition hall. The exhibition hall was very large, with two rows of glass display cabinets arranged neatly. Each exhibit was placed on a soft velvet cloth and sparkled under the light.
There is a label next to the display cabinet, which reads the grade, name, function and price of Soul Tool.
"What is displayed here are some Soul Tool from level 3 to level 8,"
The girl who received the introduction smiled and introduced, "There are relatively few Soul Tools above level seven. After all, there are not many Soul Engineers among Three Kingdomss that can make high-level Soul Tools. Let's see if there is anything you like."