Having completed her apprenticeship, Yuanen Yehui asked many more questions about the events of those years.
Leng Hanyuan showed no impatience and told her everything he knew, piece by piece.
Suddenly.
"Knock, knock, knock."
A crisp, rhythmic knocking sounded at the door.
Leng Hanyuan stopped his recounting, a strange glint flashing through his eyes.
"A guest has arrived. Yehui, go open the door."
"A guest?"
Yuanen Yehui froze for a moment.
But she still stepped forward and opened the door.
What greeted her eyes was an exceptionally gentle face.
Dressed in a long emerald-green gown, the woman possessed a soft and soothing aura, making others feel close to her without realizing it.
"Holy Spirit Douluo, we meet again."
Just as Yuanen Yehui was wondering who this woman in green was, Leng Hanyuan directly revealed the visitor's identity.
Holy Spirit Douluo?
The way Yuanen Yehui looked at Ya Li immediately changed.
She had naturally heard of the Holy Spirit Douluo, whose kindness was renowned throughout the Federation.
She had never expected such an important figure to come looking for her personally.
For a moment, Yuanen Yehui felt as if she were dreaming.
In the span of a single day, she had met two figures who stood at the pinnacle of the continent.
"Please forgive my uninvited visit, Mystic Phoenix Douluo."
Ya Li smiled faintly.
Her manner was exceedingly humble, making it difficult for anyone to dislike her.
That was precisely why she was the most suitable person to deal with Leng Hanyuan.
If it had been that old woman Long Yeyue instead, the atmosphere would likely not have been so pleasant.
After all, Long Yeyue's personality was unlike Ya Li's.
Because of her extremely high seniority, she was also exceptionally proud.
Meanwhile, Leng Hanyuan was the sort who responded to softness rather than force.
He certainly would not indulge Long Yeyue's temperament.
If those two met, Long Yeyue would probably be thrown out of the room by Leng Hanyuan the very next moment.
"Of course not."
"Holy Spirit Douluo, please come in."
Leng Hanyuan truly was someone who responded to softness rather than force.
Since Ya Li had adopted such a gracious attitude, he did not deliberately make things difficult for her.
He invited Ya Li into the room.
Ya Li smiled gently and walked into the room on her long legs.
The door closed again.
Yuanen Yehui proactively poured a cup of tea and placed it before Ya Li.
Then she stood beside Leng Hanyuan, appearing exceptionally obedient.
Ya Li, perceptive as she was, keenly caught that detail.
Her heart sank slightly.
It seemed that during the time before she arrived, Leng Hanyuan had already made contact with Yuanen Yehui and achieved considerable progress.
"Shrek Academy's information network truly is efficient."
"I had barely settled in, yet the Holy Spirit Douluo had already come looking for me."
Leng Hanyuan spoke with a faintly amused smile.
Ya Li's expression did not change because of his words.
That gentle smile remained on her face.
She did not try to hide anything and appeared utterly composed.
"Please forgive us, Mystic Phoenix Douluo."
"Your strength is unfathomable. Since you have come to Shrek City, Shrek Academy truly cannot treat the matter as ordinary."
Ya Li did not offer any grandiose pleasantries. Instead, she candidly admitted Shrek Academy's wariness toward Leng Hanyuan.
Leng Hanyuan gave a soft laugh.
"The Holy Spirit Douluo is quite sincere."
Ya Li said nothing, neither confirming nor denying it.
She took a light sip of her tea, then gently set the cup down on the table before her.
Her gaze shifted to Yuanen Yehui at the side.
"To be honest, I came here to clarify something. Might Mystic Phoenix Douluo be willing to tell me?"
"Holy Spirit Douluo, please speak freely."
Ya Li did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"Mystic Phoenix Douluo traveled all the way to Shrek City and sought out this little girl from the Yuanen Family. May I ask why?"
Leng Hanyuan knew that Shrek Academy had surely guessed part of the truth already.
He had no intention of concealing it.
He stated his purpose clearly and directly.
"Because of the Fallen Angel Martial Soul within this girl."
As expected.
Ya Li had not expected Leng Hanyuan to admit it so decisively.
Yet after receiving her answer, her heart sank a little further.
Leng Hanyuan truly knew about the Fallen Angel.
"May I ask what Mystic Phoenix Douluo needs the Fallen Angel Martial Soul for?"
"Nothing in particular. I simply find it interesting, and I also feel that such a promising talent should not repeat the past."
"So I intend to take her with me and nurture her properly."
Leng Hanyuan did not fully reveal the truth.
Some things could be admitted, but others did not need to be spoken aloud.
Through the Fallen Angel Martial Soul within Yuanen Yehui, he hoped to connect to the Demon Plane.
Leng Hanyuan had no intention of telling Shrek Academy about his plan to scheme against the Demon Plane and turn it into the foundation of his ascent to godhood.
After all, the relationship between Shrek Academy and the Spirit Pagoda was right there for all to see.
If they learned his true purpose, there was no guarantee they would not interfere.
It was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Leng Hanyuan would not spill all his secrets simply because Ya Li was beautiful.
Yuanen Yehui lowered her eyes.
She knew Leng Hanyuan's true goal was the Demon Plane, but she displayed no abnormal reaction at this moment.
"Is that so..."
Ya Li did not doubt him too much.
After all, Yuanen Yehui, as a possessor of Twin Martial Souls—the Titan Giant Ape Martial Soul and the Fallen Angel Martial Soul—indeed had the qualifications to catch Leng Hanyuan's eye.
The Phoenix Family was now flourishing because of this Mystic Phoenix Douluo.
But they still had to make plans for the family's future.
However, Ya Li did not know this.
Leng Hanyuan's ambitions had never been as simple as the future of his family.
What he had always planned for was godhood, for eternal life!
"However, Mystic Phoenix Douluo, regarding Yuanen Yehui's condition, it would likely be better for her to remain at Shrek Academy."
Ya Li did not intend to let Leng Hanyuan take Yuanen Yehui away so easily.
After all, Yuanen Yehui was a genius Shrek Academy had already chosen internally.
"Oh?"
"Does the Holy Spirit Douluo mean that Shrek Academy has a way to solve Yuanen Yehui's problem?"
Leng Hanyuan let out a disdainful snort.
"But if Shrek Academy truly had such a method, then Yuanen Yehui's mother would not have needed to commit suicide back then, would she?"
Ya Li choked on her words.
The current Shrek Academy naturally had no way to handle the hidden danger posed by Yuanen Yehui's Fallen Angel Martial Soul.
Their plan had always been to observe for the time being.
If the Titan Giant Ape Martial Soul within Yuanen Yehui could suppress the influence of the Fallen Angel Martial Soul, that would naturally be ideal.
If it could not, then when the time came, they could simply cripple the Fallen Angel Martial Soul to achieve their goal.
But of course, they could not say that aloud.
After all, destroying one Martial Soul was an exceptionally cruel thing for any soul master.
Ya Li opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but she did not know what she could say.
Leng Hanyuan continued directly.
"But I do."
"I can deal with the hidden danger within Yuanen Yehui."
"So, Holy Spirit Douluo, please return."
"Unless Shrek Academy has become so overbearing that it intends to control even students who have not yet joined your academy?"
Ya Li gave a bitter smile and shook her head.
"Of course not."
"If Mystic Phoenix Douluo has a way to resolve the Yuanen girl's problem, then that is naturally for the best."
"Forgive the disturbance."
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