"Oh, stop it, Elder Mu. You do love joking around. I may be the Body Sect Heir, but whether I'll actually become its sect master is another question! Our sect master is still hale and hearty. He might even outlive me."
Huo Yuhao was startled by Mu En's words. Although his earlier remarks had crossed a line, he had still kept them within certain bounds.
Why had Mu En suddenly gotten so melancholy, even pleading with a junior like me?
"You may be wondering why I haven't acted against you, despite knowing that you harbor hostility toward Shrek Academy and possess such extraordinary talent," Mu En said gently.
"If you reach my current level of cultivation, you'll understand. Experts at the level of a Limit Douluo can already glimpse something of fate's course. Yet when I considered acting against you, I felt uncertain of success. Although that feeling defied my understanding, I knew it wasn't impossible."
"And with how devilishly shrewd you are, little fellow, you would never leave Busi's side to be alone with me unless you were certain you could escape. Though I don't know what trump cards you possess that are powerful enough to withstand my attacks, I abandoned the idea of acting against you."
"Whether it was the three-year agreement with Busi or keeping you at Shrek Academy to participate in the tournament, my hope was that you would retain a thread of affection for Shrek Academy. Although there were some unpleasant incidents between you and the Martial Soul Department and Soul Tool Department, you must have made some friends at Shrek, as well as some unforgettable memories with your teachers and fellow students."
"To possess such courage and foresight at your age-your future is boundless. If I had discovered and resolved that misunderstanding with you