Gangzi Makes His Move, First Meeting with Jiang Nannan

The moment this thought arose in Yu Xiaogang's heart, it spread through him like wild grass.

Especially the next day, after learning of Beibei's background, he was almost certain that the boy was a descendant of the branch they had left behind back then.

From then on, Beibei had found another powerful patron within the academy. No one understood why the chief master of the Clear Sky Sect had suddenly shown such preferential treatment to Mu En's descendant. On many occasions, he even personally taught Beibei and guided his cultivation.

Moreover, ever since returning from seclusion, this chief master of the Clear Sky Sect seemed like a completely different person.

The chief master of the Clear Sky Sect who had once pursued strength single-mindedly, concerned himself only with maintaining the academy's stability, and rarely meddled in anything beyond sect affairs had begun frequently intervening in Shrek's specific affairs.

He had even begun competing for power and influence with the traditional Shrek faction—the group led by Xuan Zi—during Sea God Pavilion meetings. He voiced his opinions without restraint, paying no heed to Xuan Zi and the others whatsoever.

This former King of Stubbornness and Dogma remained unchanged in temperament even after ten thousand years.

His transformation also sparked plenty of speculation within Shrek Academy. Some believed it was a sign that the Clear Sky Sect was trying to influence Shrek, perhaps even replace it.

Although the academy had strictly forbidden any discussion of matters concerning its upper ranks, rumors were rumors. Their effects could not be stopped by a single ban.

Shrek, which had once appeared impregnable from within, gradually began to show cracks under his wise influence.

Sun Moon Empire, Mingdu.

After nearly a month of arduous travel, a massive caravan finally entered Mingdu at a leisurely pace.

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