Xuan Zi also heard the hint of reproach in Mu En's voice, but he could only swallow his words, unable to offer any rebuttal.
In this matter, he had indeed offended the Dragon God Hall first.
"Xuan Zi, learn from what happened this time. There must never be a next time." Mu En still could not resist giving him a warning.
"...Yes, Elder Mu."
Xuan Zi answered, but the fire bottled up inside him burned hotter still, leaving him with a bellyful of anger and nowhere to vent it.
"All right, this matter ends here for now."
"The vacation is almost over. Once Gu Yunxiao returns to the academy, we can discuss everything further and sound him out. Ideally, we should ask him directly."
"Also, under no circumstances are you to harbor any intention of offending Gu Yunxiao or the Dragon God Hall again."
Mu En now felt exhausted in both body and mind, yet he had no choice but to force these old bones to hold up Shrek Academy's ten-thousand-year legacy.
"Yes, Elder Mu." The Elders nodded, then each took their leave.
"Shaozhe, Lin'er, stay a moment," Mu En suddenly said.
Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er were somewhat puzzled, but they stayed.
Only after Xuan Zi and the others' presences had receded into the distance did Mu En speak. "Shrek Academy's current situation does not look promising. As the leaders of the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Tool Department, you two must put aside the conflict between your departments and support the entire academy together."
"Teacher, I understand!" Yan Shaozhe nodded firmly.
"Mm."
Xian Lin'er nodded as well, though inwardly she lacked confidence and felt rather guilty.
Before, she might still have had the inclination.
But now, she belonged to Gu Yunxiao. There was no way she could