"You three, come over here."
The three walked over with some apprehension, only to freeze in astonishment when they saw the old man's face clearly.
None of them had imagined that the master of the Sea God Pavilion would be the old man who usually lay in a reclining chair outside the dormitory.
Of course, Wang Dong'er's surprise was an act. She had known all along.
Mu En gave a gentle smile. "You didn't expect it, did you? I'm actually that doddering old man outside the dormitory."
"Staying in the Sea God Pavilion all day is far too stifling, so I like going out to the academy entrance for some fresh air and watching lively children like you."
They looked Mu En over. He really did look terribly old, as though he might collapse at any moment.
"There's no need to look so sad. This old man still has a few years left in him."
Mu En suddenly stood up. With his back hunched, he slowly walked over to a wall and tapped it lightly.
Golden light instantly enveloped them.
When they opened their eyes, they found themselves in an enormous space.
"This is what the Sea God Pavilion truly looks like. You'll learn more about it in the future."
"Wang Dong, go to the room in the first passage on the left and cultivate on the meditation cushion."
"Xiao Xiao, go to the second door in the third passage on the left."
Whenever they woke from their meditation, they could return to the Outer Court.
Wang Dong'er glanced at Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao was also reluctant to part. He had been thinking that cultivating with Wang Dong'er might help them progress faster.
But with Mu En there, he felt awkward bringing it up.
"Huo Yuhao, take the first passage