Return to Shrek

Tang Wulin was ordered by the physician not to use his martial soul again for a month.

"Your indicators show that you injured your very foundation this time. You need time to recuperate." The physician adjusted his glasses.

Tang Wulin tried to reduce his sentence. "I really recover very quickly."

The physician's heart was as hard as stone. "Come in for a checkup every half month. The deputy hall master said you normally aren't in Heaven Dou, so I'll be waiting at the Tang Sect in Shrek City."

Tang Wulin: "...That won't be necessary, will it...?"

The physician smiled faintly. "This is a reward for those who have rendered merit."

After the physician left, Zang Xin appeared in the room.

Tang Wulin said helplessly, "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"

Zang Xin snorted. "Because you nearly got into trouble, those people at Sea God Pavilion joined forces and gave me a thorough scolding."

Tang Wulin sighed. His grandmaster and Teacher Feng must have simply been thrown into a panic by their concern.

Zang Xin had not come specifically to joke with him. He soon asked seriously, "You saw evil soul masters?"

Tang Wulin nodded. "Yes. It can be confirmed that the Far North is their gathering place. The one pursuing us was a Hyper Douluo, but I forced him back."

He spoke casually, and Zang Xin's mouth twitched.

A six-ring soul master had forcibly stopped a Hyper Douluo and even driven him back. If that news got out, not even an idiot would believe it. Yet Tang Wulin had truly done it.

"Alright. I'll arrange for people to gradually explore the Far North." Zang Xin directly ignored Tang Wulin's little secret and got to the point.

Tang Wulin reminded him, "Don't be rash. The situation in the Far North is far too complicated."

Zang Xin frowned. "Logically speaking, the Federation has military legions stationed in the Far North. There shouldn't have been no news at all."

Tang Wulin said flatly, "The Federation has been dirty for a long time."

Zang Xin sighed softly. "You're right."

After Zang Xin left, Tang Wulin took a Tang Sect car back to Shrek.

Tang Wulin walked through the school gates. A gentle white light enveloped him, and in the next instant, he was already at the Golden Crown.

Yali stood before him. She raised a fingertip and touched his brow. Surging, warm power washed away his exhaustion and weakness. Tang Wulin only felt warmth spreading through his limbs, while his previously depleted soul power and blood essence immediately showed signs of recovery.

The phantom of an angel flashed behind her. Yali lowered her hand, and specks of holy light clung to Tang Wulin's skin before slowly being absorbed into his body.

"Thank you, Your Eminence."

Yali smiled gently. "No need to be polite. I heard about it from Zang Xin. You did very well."

Tang Wulin said firmly, "Sooner or later, I'll wipe them out."

Yali said, "That is also the goal of Shrek and the Tang Sect. But they are an organization that has existed for ten thousand years and have their own foundations. Any plan against them must be considered carefully over the long term. We have reviewed the fax you sent regarding the exchange between the teachers and students of Dou Ling. The specific candidates will be decided in a few days. Rest well for the next few days, then come to Sea God Pavilion for a meeting."

Tang Wulin nodded. "Alright."

Yali raised her hand and rubbed his head. Seeing his blank expression, she smiled. "Ah, I finally got to touch it. You really are too adorable."

Tang Wulin was frantic and embarrassed inside, and his face reddened traitorously.

Yali covered her mouth and chuckled. "Go get some rest."

Tang Wulin hurriedly bowed to Yali, turned around, and vaulted down from the Golden Crown. His retreating figure was utterly miserable; he was practically fleeing in defeat.

The sight made Yali unable to suppress her laughter any longer.

Yun Ming appeared beside her and put an arm around her, sounding somewhat jealous. "That happy?"

Yali shot him a coy glare. "You're jealous of a child?"

Yun Ming snorted coldly. "Who knows how old he really is?"

Yali gave a playful smile. "I don't care. He's only fourteen now, anyway."

Yun Ming turned his face away in displeasure, but his arm remained around Yali's waist.

Tang Wulin splashed lake water onto his face, trying to dispel the heat in his cheeks.

Godmother... The embarrassment faded from Tang Wulin, leaving only warmth and longing in his heart.

Perhaps in this life, she would not become his godmother, but seeing her living happily filled Tang Wulin with joy and contentment.

His hand was submerged in the water. Several water spirits swayed as they grabbed his fingertips, trying to regain his attention.

Tang Wulin could tell at a glance that they had been led astray by the one Gu Yue raised. They liked clinging to people and making them play with them.

Tang Wulin curled his fingers and flicked them through the water. The water spirits toppled backward, then happily clung to him again, their tails wagging merrily.

Tang Wulin pinched them and tossed them aside. Looking at their slightly aggrieved expressions, he said, "I want to take a boat."

Fortunately, playful as the water spirits were, they remained dedicated to their work. The moment Tang Wulin said he wanted a boat, the few water spirits scattered with a splash. Before long, a small boat drifted unsteadily to a stop before Tang Wulin.

After he boarded, the water spirits obediently carried the little boat toward the opposite shore.

After Tang Wulin got off, he played with them for a while longer as payment for the ride.

"Captain!" A simple, honest voice called from behind him.

Tang Wulin stood and shook the water from his hands, looking at the newcomers in surprise. "Why are you here?"

Xie Xie, Ye Xinglan, and Xu Lizhi stood together, looking at Tang Wulin.

Xie Xie said with a smile, "We came to pick you up."

Ye Xinglan frowned. "Teacher Wu said you were injured."

Xu Lizhi pulled out a basket of meat buns. "Captain, hurry and eat some to nourish your body."

Tang Wulin rubbed his forehead and smiled helplessly. "Thanks."

Xie Xie cast him a suspicious glance.

Tang Wulin rolled his eyes. "I wasn't thanking you!"

Then the few of them looked at one another, failed to hold it in, and burst into laughter.

Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi had friends in the inner court, so they left first after having a meal.

Tang Wulin and Xie Xie walked out of the inner court cafeteria. Xie Xie asked in confusion, "Boss, why did you eat so little today?"

Tang Wulin merely said, "I ate too many of Lizhi's buns."

Xie Xie scratched his head. "Fatty's soul power is that profound now?"

Tang Wulin did not explain. He could hardly say that the Holy Spirit Douluo had just sorted through his meridians, then guided life energy and light elements into his body, greatly reducing his ability to digest blood essence, could he?

Tang Wulin carefully looked Xie Xie over and raised a brow. "Not bad, Xie Xie."

Xie Xie said, "What?"

Tang Wulin stroked his chin. "You've taken quite a few Battle Soul Hall missions, haven't you?"

Xie Xie immediately perked up at that. "Yeah! And they were all super high-difficulty ones too~"

Tang Wulin chuckled. "Is that so? Then come with me next time I go on a mission?"

Xie Xie refused without hesitation. "Boss, are you kidding? The missions a six-ring soul master takes are way beyond what little old me can hope to reach."

Tang Wulin snorted. "Didn't we agree to fight side by side?"

Xie Xie slung an arm over his shoulder and smiled. "Next time, definitely."

Tang Wulin sneered and ruthlessly drove an elbow into his kidney. Seeing Xie Xie hunch over in pain, he walked ahead in a rather good mood.

Xie Xie hopped around behind him before cursing under his breath and following.

"That really hurt, Boss! Go easier next time!"

"Next time, definitely."

"...Screw you!"