Several days flew by in the blink of an eye. Tang Wulin and his older sister, Tang Wutong, bid farewell to their grandparents and returned to Shrek Academy ahead of the others. Gu Yue, busy with Spirit Pagoda affairs, would return later.
Back in his familiar Dormitory, Tang Wulin put away his belongings. He had just stepped out of his room when he came face-to-face with Yuanen Yehui, who happened to be passing by.
Yuanen Yehui was still dressed as a refined young man, slender and handsome, with only the aloofness in her dark eyes making her seem difficult to approach.
"Senior Yuanen," Tang Wulin greeted her instinctively.
Yuanen Yehui nodded slightly and was about to leave when a thought suddenly struck Tang Wulin, filling him with regret.
Oh, I was such an idiot! Tang Wulin mentally slapped his forehead. Why did I forget to ask my second uncle about the Yuanen Family while we were at the ancestral home? Isn't he the Titan Giant Ape? With Yuanen Yehui's surname and her mysterious background, she might have some connection to him. I should have asked while I had the chance.
But the thought passed quickly. Since he was already back, dwelling on it would do no good.
Tang Wulin soon collected himself. He had just broken through to rank seventy and absorbed that precious Three Lives Phoenix soul spirit. Although his Soul Rings were settled, his Soul Power foundation still needed stabilizing. He intended to enter deep cultivation immediately and fully integrate his newfound power.
"Senior Yuanen," Tang Wulin said, hurrying over and scratching his head sheepishly. "Um... I'm about to go into seclusion to stabilize my cultivation. Could I trouble you to stand guard for me? It should only take a few hours."
Yuanen Yehui raised an eyebrow and