Early morning on the eighth day of reform.
The sun had just climbed up the window lattice of the Phoenix Perch Pavilion, dyeing the silver-white outer shell of the spaceship outside into light gold.
Long Jinyu stood in front of the porthole, holding in his hand a prepared itinerary - Star Dou Great Forest's route, a list of Soul Beast that he might encounter, and the detailed information of Ferocious Beast, who is under Gu Yuena's seat.
Yu was sitting on a wicker chair nearby, with long emerald hair hanging down, holding an ancient book in his hand, but his eyes fell on him.
"Jin Yu, you are nervous."
"No."
"Your dragon horns popped out again."
Long Jinyu was stunned and raised his hand to touch his forehead.
Sure enough...
"Sister Yu... why didn't you tell me earlier?"
He coughed lightly and pressed it back silently.
"It's just that... I don't know how to face her."
"That Little Silver Dragon?"
"Well, those are the original incarnations of Silver Dragon King and Dragon God after their split. With my little cultivation, in front of her, I'm afraid... sigh."
Healing put on the book, stood up, and walked to him. Dragon Tail gently hugged his wrist. "Don't say that, you are the successor of Master Dragon God, and you are her closest existence in this world. She may test you, but she will never hurt you. Besides, I am here."
"Well. Sister Yu, you said when we meet, how should I call her? It's definitely not appropriate to call her by 'name' directly. Calling 'senior' is too awkward. What if... she asks me to call her 'sister'?"
He covered his lips and smiled softly, "You think far ahead."
"Be prepared for a rainy day..."
"System Treasure has completed the spatial coordinate anchoring. You can set off at any time as long as you are willing."
"Okay."
Long Jinyu nodded and looked out the window in the direction of Star Dou Great Forest.
"Finding the origin..."
He softly repeated what Yu had said to him before, with mixed feelings in his heart.
Silver Dragon King·Gu Yuena, Soul Beast co-leads, the strongest female lead of the Douluo Calendar generation.
He didn't know what was waiting for him, but there were some roads that he had to walk himself.
"Let's go."
He just sat down and was about to start the spacecraft.
"Dong dong dong!"
The rapid knocking on the door was like raindrops hitting the lake.
Long Jinyu and Yu looked at each other and stood up at the same time.
The cabin door slid open, and Luo Yun stood outside the door. He was breathing rapidly and his hair was slightly messy. He obviously flew over at a very fast speed.
"Dean! Cai Meier They are back--"
Long Jinyu felt relieved. Cai Mei'er led the team to Star Dou Forest to hunt for Soul Ring. After walking for more than half a month, they finally came back.
"--But they all suffered varying degrees of trauma. The chief of the inner court, Zhang Lexuan... was not among them."
His smile froze on his face.
"Wu Ming and Han Ruoruo were seriously injured and on the verge of death. Elder Zhuang said..." Luo Yun's voice trembled slightly, "It is suspected that there is a risk of becoming Evil Soul Master."
"What did you say?"
Long Jinyu's pupils shrank suddenly.
He didn't ask "how could this happen?", but his voice suddenly dropped. In those gold and silver eyes, the morning light disappeared, replaced by a sharpness that was so calm that it was almost cold.
"Sister Yu."
"I'm here."
"Lead the way, Sister Yun'er."
A few hours ago.
Shrek City, South Gate.
The morning fog has not cleared yet, and the sky in the direction Star Dou Forest is completely white.
A group of people staggered out of the fog.
The leader was a middle-aged woman, covered in blood, her long hair was stuck in strands with blood, and there were dried blood marks on her face.
She was supporting a student who was covered in injuries with one hand, and the other hand was still using her last Soul Power to support the two unconscious girls behind her.
It is Shrek Spirit Soul Department, vice president, Sea God Pavilion Elder--Cai Mei'er.
Behind her were seven or eight students who were equally embarrassed. Some had broken arms, some were blind in one eye, some were being carried by their companions, and some were carrying makeshift sticks. Every step they took left dark red footprints on the ground.
The city defense troops guarding the gate recognized her and their expressions changed greatly.
"Cai, Cai Meier!"
"Hurry... please Elder Zhuang..."
Cai Mei'er's voice was so hoarse that it was almost inaudible.
She didn't know how she walked that part of the way. She only remembered that after entering the college gate, someone came to take the wounded person in her hand, and someone said something in her ear. She couldn't hear it clearly, so she just followed it mechanically until she saw the familiar wooden door with the sign "Infirmary" on it.
Elder Zhuang is already inside.
He frowned, and the phantoms of Tree of Life and Martial Soul appeared behind him. Emerald green light enveloped those young bodies, stopping bleeding, regenerating bones, and repairing meridians.
Cai Mei'er stood at the door, looking at the students - some were groaning, some were unconscious, and some had their eyes open but empty, as if they had lost their souls.
Her fingers were trembling slightly in her sleeves.
"Mei'er."
Elder Zhuang raised his head and looked at her, "Your injury--"
"I'm fine." She interrupted, "Elder Zhuang, you treat them first."
Elder Zhuang wanted to say something, but looking at her bloodshot but extremely stubborn eyes, she didn't speak after all.
He sighed and continued to treat with his head down.
Cai Mei'er stood at the door for a moment, then turned and left.
She has more important things to do.
Spirit Soul Department Dean's Office.
Yan Shaozhe was flipping through the "Evil Soul Master New Regulations" and rubbing the line "Replacing punishment with labor and education with education instead of killing" with his fingertips. A complicated smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open.
He looked up and saw his wife standing at the door.
That woman has always been calm, dignified and decent.
At this moment, his green shirt was stained with blood, his hair was messy, and his face was as haggard as if he had aged ten years.
"Mei'er?!"
He stood up suddenly, and the chair slid backwards with a harsh sound. He walked quickly to her, stretched out his hand to hold her shoulders, "Why are you--you are injured! Are they those Ferocious Beast? Elder Zhuang? Find him--"
"Yan Shaozhe."
Cai Mei'er Hold his hand.
"Lexuan was captured by them."
Yan Shaozhe's movements froze.
"We... encountered an ambush in the core area of Star Dou Great Forest. It was a group of Evil Soul Master. I tried my best to stop them, but there were too many of them. I... I couldn't protect her."
Her voice became lower and lower, and every word seemed to be squeezed out of her throat.
"I can't protect her..."
"Mei'er!"
Yan Shaozhe pulled her into his arms fiercely, "It's not your fault. Listen to me, it's not your fault."
Cai Mei'er didn't struggle or cry.
She stood there stiffly, like a sculpture that had lost its temperature.
"I'm going to see the teacher."
After a while, she stepped away from Yan Shaozhe's arms, and her voice returned to calmness, but that calmness was more distressing than crying.
Yan Shaozhe turned around and took off his robe from the hanger and put it on her body.
"Mei'er, don't worry, go and let Elder Zhuang take a look at your injuries first."
"No need."
"Mei'er--"
"I said no!"
Cai Mei'er turned his head suddenly, his eyes were red, and his voice was sharp and almost collapsed:
"Yan Shaozhe, Lexuan were taken away, Wu Ming and Ruoruo don't know whether they are alive or dead, how can I have the nerve to treat their injuries?!"
Yan Shaozhe Looking at his wife's haggard face and the overwhelming self-blame in her eyes, she finally stopped trying to persuade her.
"Let's go."
He held her hand and intertwined their fingers.
"Let's do it together."
Sea God Pavilion.
Mu En was sitting on the main seat, the tea in front of him had gone cold. The sunlight filtered in from the window and fell on his old face.
Cai Mei'er was kneeling in the hall, covered in injuries but refusing to get up. Yan Shaozhe stood beside her, with a solemn look on his face, but he still moved forward and whispered a few words in Mu En's ear.
Mu En closed his eyes, Jiujiu made no sound.
Zhang Lexuan.
The number one disciple in the inner courtyard, Soul Douluo, one of the candidates in his twenties, Sea God Pavilion Master.
Shrek's future backbone was snatched away from under his nose.
He opened his eyes and his eyes fell on Cai Mei'er.
"Mei'er, get up and talk."
"Teacher, the disciple is guilty--"
"Get up."
Mu En's voice is not heavy, but it cannot be rejected.
Cai Mei'er bit his lip and stood up slowly with the help of Yan Shaozhe.
Mu En looked at Yan Shaozhe.
Yan Shaozhe understands and tells the whole story from the beginning--
Several Evil Soul Masters were hiding in the Star Dou Great Forest mixed area, including at least three Super Douluos.
They had already planned and had a clear goal, and came straight to Zhang Lexuan.
Mei'er tried his best to stop him, but was entangled by one of the opponents. He could only watch the other two people restrain Lexuan and take him away. Han Ruoruo and Wu Ming tried to pursue, but were hit by the opponent Soul Skill. One was injured and the other was disabled...
He spoke slowly and restrainedly.
But when he said "Lexuan was arrested", his voice still became hoarse.
Cai Mei'er added, "... the other party came well prepared and knows Lexuan's Martial Soul, Soul Skill, and even his habits. The disciple suspects that Holy Spirit Cult has been eyeing her for a long time."
Her voice choked again, "It's the disciple's fault. If the disciple could be stronger-"
"That's enough."
Mu En raised his hand to stop her words.
"Mei'er, go and let Elder Zhuang take a look at the injury first."
"Teacher, disciple--"
"This is an order."
Cai Mei'er was stunned.
Mu En looked at her, a trace of distress flashed in his eyes:
"You have tried your best. We will find a solution regarding Lexuan. But now, you must heal yourself first. Otherwise, when she comes back and sees you like this, will she feel better?"
Cai Mei'er bit her lip and refused after all.
But she stood there and didn't move.
"Yan Shaozhe, where are the other students?" Mu En asked.
"Most of them are just minor injuries and have been arranged. But Ruoruo and Wu Ming..."
Cai Mei'er answered, "Teacher, Elder Zhuang said that the evil spirits in their bodies are very difficult. If they cannot be eradicated in time, I am afraid..."
"Afraid of what?"
At this moment, rapid footsteps came from outside the door. Elder Zhuang pushed the door open and entered, his face even more solemn than before.
"Mu En--"
Elder Zhuang said anxiously, "I have settled the other students, and their lives are not in danger for now. But the situation of Han Ruoruo and Wu Ming... is not very optimistic."
"What's going on?" Mu En asked in a deep voice.
"My Martial Soul cannot eradicate the evil spirit in their bodies, and even... cannot prevent its spread."
Elder Zhuang's tone couldn't hide his frustration, "The energy is extremely weird, as if it has autonomous consciousness. Every time I dissipate one point, it will breed two points from deeper. At this rate, if a solution is not found as soon as possible, it will take up to three days..."
He didn't say any more, but everyone understood.
There was dead silence in the pavilion.
Yan Shaozhe's fists clenched tightly.
"Holy Spirit Cult!"
He gritted his teeth and spoke in a very low voice, "First it was Xiaotao, then Tang Ya, and now it's Lexuan, Ruoruo, Wu Ming--why are they focusing on our female students Shrek?!"
His chest heaved violently, and anger surged in his eyes. But soon, the anger was suppressed by him.
--He remembered Yu, Immortal Highness's previous "test" and the "teacher" he heard when he was about to die.
Impulse cannot solve the problem.
He needs to calm down.
"Teacher."
Yan Shaozhe turned to Mu En, his voice calmed down, "Lexuan has been taken away. It is useless for us to worry now. The top priority is to cure Ruoruo and Wu Ming first."
Mu En nodded slightly.
"If even Elder Zhuang is helpless..."
Yan Shaozhe raised his head with firm eyes, "In my opinion, there is probably only one person in the world who can save them."
Cai Mei'er was startled, then subconsciously answered, "That's right, teacher, you are the only one who has the ability to save them, please take action!"
Mu En glanced at Yan Shaozhe, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.
This kid finally learned to calm down.
"Mei'er."
Mu En shook his head, "The person Yan Shaozhe is talking about is not me."
Cai Mei'er was stunned.
"It's not you? Who else could it be? Elder Zhuang is already the top healing system Soul Master in the mainland. Even he is helpless, how could it be..."
"Not bad."
Elder Zhuang said solemnly, "It is the current master of Yanhuang Lingyun - Long Jinyu."
Cai Mei'er thought he heard wrongly.
"Jin, Jin Yu???"
She repeated the name, and a young man with silver hair, strange eyes, and moon-white robes appeared in her mind. He looked more delicate than a girl. "That child does have some strength, but he is still young and has not grown up yet..."
She considered her words: "Would it be too..."
"No."
Mu En stood up, walked to the window, looked in the direction of Yanhuang Lingyun, and said slowly, "Mei'er, in the days when you were away, a lot of things happened in the college. Jin Yu... is no longer the same Jin Yu."
Yan Shaozhe also took the call:
"Don't worry, he... has grown up a lot and is no longer the little brat he used to be. I will explain it to you slowly when the time comes. Let's go to Yanhuang Lingyun now and ask Jin Yu for help."
Cai Mei'er is full of doubts.
She remembered the last time she saw Long Jinyu - that was when he accompanied Xian Lin'er to attend Sea God Pavilion Meeting.
He sat quietly at the end of the table, looking curiously at the elders present with his strange-colored eyes.
She thought at that time that the child was really good-looking, but it was a pity that he was a boy. If he were a girl, he would definitely be a stunning beauty who would conquer the entire country in the future.
But now, everyone says that he has "grown up a lot"?
She was only away for a few weeks.
Jin Yu Why is he not a little brat?
But she was too lazy to think about it.
Lexuan was arrested, and Wu Ming and Ruoruo's lives were hanging by a thread. She had no time to worry about this. She believed in her husband and her teacher.
"... Okay."
She nodded, "Let's go quickly."
Yanhuang Lingyun Medical Mansion, core area.
When Long Jinyu and the others rushed outside the ward, Yan Shaozhe and Cai Mei'er were already waiting there.
The corridor was filled with the smell of disinfectant, and the white light from Soul Guidance Lamp made everyone's faces look a little pale.
Long Jinyu saw Wu Ming and Han Ruoruo lying side by side in the recuperation cabin through the glass window on the door, with gray faces and black lips. They were wearing oxygen masks. An ominous black air condensed between his eyebrows. The curves on the vital signs monitor fluctuated up and down, like a kite that could break at any time. Jiang Wantang on the side was busy in front of the instrument, his brows furrowed and his fingertips sliding rapidly on the light screen.