After stammering for a long time, Xuanzi suddenly realized with a breakdown that, whether in terms of bloodline or lineage, he really should call Li Jing an ancestor.
But he is the Vice Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, Level 98 Taotie Douluo! Calling a Soul Beast his ancestor—isn't that an insult to his dignity as a powerful human?
But if he doesn't shout, it seems like he's forgetting his roots.
Torn between these conflicting emotions, Xuanzi's skin grew increasingly red, until finally she appeared to have a flushed, warm complexion.
Even so, until the very end, Xuanzi still did not call out "ancestor" to Li Jing.
That's right, he still can't get over that hurdle in his heart.
Seeing that Xuanzi Li Jing been transformed into a "steamed prawn," Lijing's wicked sense of humor was largely satisfied.
Finally, she waved her hand dismissively, and then said:
"Forget it, we have absolutely no connection between us except for that little bit of history. Don't call me 'ancestor' anymore, but remember this: tell the people from the Shrek Academy to be more polite to me next time, understand?"
Xuanzi breathed a heavy sigh of relief upon hearing this, and then said:
"That's no problem. With this connection, you'll be treated like a VIP even if you go to the Shrek Academy."
"I'm not going to your Shrek Academy. Who knows if I'll turn into Soul Ring or Soul Bone the moment I close my eyes there..." Li Jing expressed her distrust of the Shrek Academy's reputation.
"We at the Shrek Academy aren't evil forces..." Xuanzi weakly tried to defend Shrek Academy, but clearly, no one cared about his words.
Seeing that both sides were satisfied with the result, Qiangu Yunche coughed lightly and asked:
" Xuan Zi, what matters did Sister Ruoruo and Sister Ming go to handle? Why haven't they arrived in Star Luo City yet?"
Xuanzi sighed softly upon hearing this, and then said:
"They are Evil Soul Master. The Guardian Douluo of the Dou Ling Empire discovered a group of very powerful Evil Soul Master near Spirit Dou City, and then asked our Shrek Academy Supervisory Corps for help. Ruoruo, Ming'er, and Lexuan were all personally assigned by Mu En. After all, the three of them are too strong, and they can't find any opponents in the Inner Court, so Mu En wanted them to go out and gain some experience."
After a pause, Xuanzi added:
"Of course, you don't need to worry about their safety. There are elders from the Sea God Pavilion accompanying them. Judging by the time, the three of them should arrive in Star Luo City in the next few days."
Will Zhang Lexuan also come to Star Luo City?
Qiangu Yunche was somewhat surprised, but after receiving the answer, he quickly shifted his focus to the Evil Soul Master.
Previously, Evil Soul Master appeared near Heaven Dou City, and now it's Spirit Dou City. Qiangu Yunche had a premonition that Evil Soul Master were definitely lurking in Star Luo City as well, and that there were even Evil Soul Master mixed in at last night's release event.
These guys are ubiquitous and incredibly tenacious, like cockroaches that can't be killed. They're a huge problem wherever they're placed.
Nodding, Qiangu Yunche said softly:
"In that case, let's call it a night. Xuan Zi, you should drink less in the future. Last night you missed a momentous event that could have changed the course of history."
Xuanzi was filled with doubts, but he couldn't ask them now. After nodding to Qiangu Qing, his figure disappeared.
Before Qiangu Yunche could react after Xuanzi left, Qiangu Qing slapped him on the head.
At the same time, Qiangu Qing said:
"You promised to protect their safety, but what did you do? Knowing the situation in Star Luo City was complicated, you still let them come out alone. If something really happens, you'll have no one to blame but yourself."
Qiangu Yunche scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly. Just as he was about to speak, Li Jing Qiangu Yunche stepped in front of him and spoke first:
"Senior, it's not Yun Che's fault tonight. I wanted to leave first, but that old man just caught me red-handed."
"You..." Seeing Li Jing's determined expression to protect Qiangu Yunche, Qiangu Qing chuckled.
"But today he was indeed engrossed in something, which led to the mistake. Otherwise, given his perception and personality, he would never have allowed you to take such a risk."
At the same time, I'm a little curious, in what capacity are you defending him?
Without hesitation, Li Jing replied, "My good friend, Yun Che has helped our clan so much; he's the only human that our clan universally acknowledges."
"But the way you hugged your male and female best friends doesn't look like that. You know, you two looked just like a couple in love." Qiangu Qing's expression gradually became serious. "Besides, you should know about Yun Che and Jiujiu's relationship. Jiujiu will be unhappy with what you've done."
"Huh?" Li Jing was a little confused, then she subconsciously looked at Xu Jiujiu, her expression somewhat nervous.
Xu Jiujiu also found it somewhat amusing, but still pretended to be serious and said:
"Senior Qian Gu is right, Li Jing. You and Yun Che have crossed a line. So I want to ask you, do you really see Yun Che as a good friend or a romantic partner?"
"I... I... I don't know either." Having spent Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Mermaid princess could hardly understand the intricacies of human affairs, and for a moment she was so anxious that she almost burst into tears.
But she can't deny that she now really relies on and trusts Qiangu Yunche, and can only find a sense of security in him.
Li Jing herself wasn't quite sure what liking someone meant, but she knew for sure that she had never felt that way about the male Mermaid in her tribe who liked to fawn over and praise her. In fact, she couldn't be bothered to pay attention to them, because in Li Jing's eyes they were all equally boring.
For her, Qiangu Yunche was undoubtedly the most special member of the opposite sex.
Could it be that I've really fallen for Qiangu Yunche?
Li Jing wondered to herself, but no one could give her an answer.
Seeing the helpless Li Jing, Qiangu Yunche shook his head helplessly, and then said:
"Alright, stop teasing Li Jing. Her tears are part of her Spiritual Origin. If they really fall, they won't be able to return to her body on land, and that would be quite damaging to Li Jing."
Upon hearing this, Qiangu Qing and Xu Jiujiu were both taken aback, but their expressions gradually returned to normal.
"Alright, Li Jing, we were just teasing you. Don't worry, it was our fault." Xu Jiujiu stepped forward, took Li Jing's hand, and then said softly:
"However, if you only see Yun Che as a good friend, you can't be that close in the future. But if you see Yun Che as a potential partner..."
Xu Jiujiu pause, he smiled helplessly and said, "Then let's consider that another matter."
Li Jing glanced at Qiangu Qing, then at Xu Jiujiu, and finally her gaze settled on Qiangu Yunche's face.
For some reason, Li Jing felt her heart pounding even harder, and then she lowered her head, not daring to look at Qiangu Yunche again.
Xu Jiujiu could feel Li Jing's frantic heartbeat. She looked up and glared fiercely at Qiangu Yunche, but the way she gently patted Li Jing's back remained tender.
Watching this scene, Qiangu Qing felt he was getting closer and closer to the blissful family life he had always dreamed of, surrounded by his children and grandchildren...