The first ray of morning sunlight streamed through the window lattice of the Sea God Pavilion and fell across Tang Wulin's face.
He snapped his eyes open, clarity and sharpness instantly returning to his black eyes.
Without a moment's delay, Tang Wulin quickly got up, washed, changed into a neat Shrek uniform, and hurried out the door.
His steps were swift and resolute. Clearly, his mind was already brimming with things to do.
Just as Gu Yue and Wu Siduo had predicted the night before, Tang Wulin simply couldn't sit still.
To him, every minute and every second mattered to his plans for the future, especially that plan for "redemption."
Not far from the Sea God Pavilion, Tang Wulin stopped and looked into the distance, rapidly sketching out a blueprint for the new academy in his mind.
"This is where it'll go."
Tang Wulin murmured to himself, tracing out directions in the air with his finger.
"Less than a hundred li from Shrek Academy."
"That's just the right distance."
"It'll keep those Evil Soul Masters who want to leave evil behind and return to the right path away from the academy's bustle, giving them a quiet environment."
"At the same time, if trouble really does break out there, or someone from the Holy Spirit Cult tries to sabotage it..."
"Shrek Academy's powerhouses can arrive at once and end the fight in an instant."
It was a plan that allowed them to advance and attack or retreat and defend, and a decision Tang Wulin had reached after careful consideration.
He was about to continue refining his plans when a familiar figure suddenly appeared before him.
Gu Yue wore a pale purple dress, her long hair falling loosely over her shoulders. The morning breeze stirred her hair, making her look especially enchanting.