There's a Traitor in the Family?

Meanwhile.

Inside the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy.

Another meeting concerning Leng Hanyuan was underway.

"He's here."

"That Mystic Phoenix Douluo has come to Shrek City."

Yun Ming slowly opened his eyes.

At the mention of the words "Mystic Phoenix Douluo," the calmness on his face completely vanished, replaced by a trace of solemnity.

That mysterious quasi-god from the Phoenix Family had left them with no choice but to treat him with the utmost seriousness.

Leng Hanyuan had never intended to conceal his whereabouts.

Thus, the moment he stepped into Shrek City, Yun Ming sensed his aura.

At the mention of the Mystic Phoenix Douluo, the other members of the Sea God Pavilion also looked somewhat uneasy.

After all, he was the only person in all these years who had made them suffer such a tremendous loss.

"What is that guy doing here?"

Long Yeyue frowned.

"I don't know."

Yun Ming shook his head.

"However, he made no attempt to hide his tracks, so he probably isn't here for us."

He analyzed.

"I've already had someone keep an eye on his movements."

As Yun Ming finished speaking, the Communication Soul Device on the table suddenly buzzed twice.

Yun Ming picked up the Communication Soul Device and took a look.

The next moment, his expression changed.

"What, has a message arrived?"

Long Yeyue asked.

"Yes."

Yun Ming nodded slightly.

"He went to the Nightfall Tavern."

"Hm?"

Long Yeyue and the other elders of the Sea God Pavilion all cried out in surprised disbelief upon hearing this.

Feng Wuyu was even more confused.

"What does that mean?"

"After coming to Shrek City, why would the Mystic Phoenix Douluo go to a tavern?"

"Did he travel all this way just to drink?"

He scratched his head, utterly unable to make sense of it.

"I'm afraid not."

Yun Ming shook his head.

"Yuanen Yehui of the Titan Family is working at the Nightfall Tavern. That Mystic Phoenix Douluo went there to find her."

"That little girl from the Titan Family?"

Long Yeyue murmured, then seemed to recall something.

"Is she the inheritor of the Fallen Angel Martial Soul?"

Shrek Academy had once helped the Titan Family resolve the threat of the Gate of Hell.

As one of the most senior figures in Shrek Academy, Long Yeyue naturally knew about this matter.

Thus, she also knew that Yuanen Yehui possessed the Fallen Angel Martial Soul.

"That's right."

Yun Ming confirmed her guess.

"Yuanen Yehui's identity is unusual. The Fallen Angel Martial Soul is inherently a massive hidden danger."

"However, considering that she also possesses the Titan Giant Ape Martial Soul, it might be able to restrain the influence of the Fallen Angel Martial Soul. So, I originally intended to observe her for a while before making a decision."

"I just didn't expect that Mystic Phoenix Douluo to somehow learn about Yuanen Yehui and take the initiative to seek her out."

Yun Ming's plans for Yuanen Yehui had been simple.

Based on the nature of the Fallen Angel Martial Soul, Shrek Academy's usual approach would have been to nip it in the bud.

However, the Titan Family was quite powerful.

Furthermore, Yuanen Yehui herself was exceptionally talented.

She possessed twin top-tier Martial Souls.

If she could restrain the influence of the Fallen Angel Martial Soul, she would undoubtedly become another peerless powerhouse once she matured.

After joining Shrek Academy, she would certainly be able to provide the academy with immense help in the future.

That was why Yun Ming and the others had never intended to take action against Yuanen Yehui.

Instead, they planned to continue observing her. Unless Yuanen Yehui's development exceeded their control, they still hoped to win her over to Shrek Academy's side.

After all, not only could they gain a future top-tier powerhouse this way.

They might even be able to bring the entire Titan Family into their fold.

One had to know that although the Titan Family was a reclusive clan, its strength was not to be underestimated.

A single demigod-level powerhouse was enough to stir up considerable turmoil across the continent.

Yun Ming simply had not expected Leng Hanyuan to somehow learn about Yuanen Yehui.

He did not believe Leng Hanyuan seeking out Yuanen Yehui was merely a coincidence.

Most likely, he had learned of what was special about her.

Otherwise, there was no reason for him to travel all the way to Shrek City just to find her.

Yet only the Titan Family and the higher-ups of Shrek Academy who had participated in that battle knew about what had happened back then.

Why had Leng Hanyuan learned of it?

Yun Ming's gaze swept imperceptibly across the Sea God Pavilion elders present.

Only the Titan Family and Shrek Academy's higher-ups knew about what had happened back then.

The Titan Family had remained reclusive for many years and kept out of worldly affairs, leaving the Phoenix Family no room to plant spies within it.

Thus, Yun Ming had begun to suspect that there might be a spy from the Spirit Pagoda within the Sea God Pavilion.

However, Yun Ming hid his thoughts very well.

Nothing showed on his face.

Long Yeyue did not know what Yun Ming was thinking at that moment.

Her attention was still entirely focused on Leng Hanyuan seeking out Yuanen Yehui.

Because of Yun Ming's defeat in that continent-wide public livestream battle against Leng Hanyuan, Shrek Academy had been overwhelmed with trouble these past days.

Therefore, Long Yeyue naturally had no favorable impression of Leng Hanyuan.

She also assumed from the outset that his intentions were definitely malicious.

"What does that Mystic Phoenix Douluo want?"

"I don't know."

"But we cannot ignore this."

Yun Ming's gaze was dark and distant.

"The Fallen Angel Martial Soul is far too unusual."

"It is a key to another plane."

"This matter is of great importance. We must probe that man's intentions."

"I'll go."

The Holy Spirit Douluo, Ya Li, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly spoke.

She volunteered herself.

"Sister Ya Li, let us go instead!"

Zhuo Shi and Feng Wuyu said.

Leng Hanyuan was too dangerous. They did not feel at ease letting Ya Li approach him.

"Ya Li, this..."

Yun Ming also hesitated somewhat.

However...

"Don't say any more, Brother Ming. I'm the most suitable person to make contact with that Mystic Phoenix Douluo."

Ya Li smiled gently.

She naturally had her own considerations.

Yun Ming was not suited to meet Leng Hanyuan.

The impact of that sparring match had yet to fade.

If anyone with ulterior motives discovered that the two of them had met, they might use it to stir up trouble again.

If that happened, all of Shrek Academy's efforts to suppress public opinion over the past few days would be wasted.

Zhuo Shi and Feng Wuyu simply did not have sufficient status.

Strictly speaking, they were not qualified to speak with Leng Hanyuan.

Though they were elders of the Sea God Pavilion and lofty figures in the eyes of outsiders.

To someone of Leng Hanyuan's standing, however, they truly were not qualified.

Long Yeyue was qualified in terms of status.

But her personality was what it was.

If she were sent to make contact with Leng Hanyuan, there was no telling what unpleasant incident might arise.

Therefore, the only most suitable person was the Holy Spirit Douluo, Ya Li.

Whether in temperament or status, she was undoubtedly the best fit.

Yun Ming opened his mouth as though he wanted to say something, but in the end, he said nothing.

He nodded and agreed.

"Then I'll have to trouble you to make the trip, Ya Li."