Six months later...
"Sigh... you idiot, why aren't you awake yet..."
In Xiao Yan's room, Zhu Zhuqing Xiao Yan, who looked much more mature, stood before his bed, her eyes filled with tenderness.
"I'm already level 32, completely catching up to your Soul Power Level..."
Zhu Zhuqing stared blankly at Xiao Yan's quiet face, but felt no joy at her own level increase.
In just six months, thanks to the Mimicry Cultivation Environment within the courtyard, everyone's cultivation became twice as effective with half the effort.
Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power increased from level 29 to level 32.
Even the Third Soul Ring was successfully absorbed five months ago when Liu Erlong took him on a hunting expedition.
Among the Shrek Eight Monsters, the three weakest— Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Ma Hongjun— have all broken through to the Soul Elder realm.
The Shrek Eight Monsters have all advanced to the Soul Elder level, and their strength has increased many times over.
It's a pity that after Tang San and Dugu Bo left, they only sent a letter to Grandmaster, telling them not to worry, and did not return.
Xiao Yan remained in a coma, so they had never been reunited.
As for Xiao Yan's condition... Tang San, the only one among them skilled in poisons, left, so it was Grandmaster was constantly treating Xiao Yan's body.
Based on the Grandmaster's investigation, the conclusion reached is:
It's likely that in his haste to block Dugu Bo, Xiao Yan's Martial Soul was severely damaged by Dugu Bo's attack, causing his Spiritual Soul Power to go out of control and resulting in his unconscious state.
Every day, the Grandmaster used precious spiritual liquid to treat Xiao Yan's body, hoping to awaken Xiao Yan as soon as possible.
same!
A major event also occurred at the Shrek Academy.
Grandmaster, you've broken through!
Six months ago, not long after Tang San left, the Grandmaster, who was struggling with his talent and thought he would be stuck at the Soul Grandmaster level for life, broke through to level 30 in Soul Power Level!
With Flender and Liu Erlong by his side, he obtained his Third Soul Ring!
He officially entered the Soul Elder realm.
Now, after half a year, the Grandmaster has also reached level thirty-three. Even compared to talents like Zhu Zhuqing and the others, his progress is not slow at all.
This situation greatly excited Flender and Liu Erlong.
Everyone feels that the Grandmaster's wasted early life was all for this moment of nirvana, a result of accumulated experience and a powerful breakthrough!
" Zhu Zhuqing..." A voice called from outside the door, and Ning Rongrong ran in excitedly, saying:
"When I couldn't find you in the dorm, I knew you must be here."
Ning Rongrong, who had been excited, looked at Xiao Yan, who was still unconscious, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes. She opened her mouth, gently bit her lip, hesitated, then sighed and said:
" Zhu Zhuqing, Little San is back. She wants us to gather on the playground."
Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Zhu Zhuqing showed a hint of surprise on her face, then nodded slightly and said:
"Good."
The two women glanced at Xiao Yan on the bed one last time before turning and leaving. Ning Rongrong's voice faded into the wind.
"Let Little San come and take a look later; he might have a solution for Xiao Yan's situation..."
Shrek Academy is located within the courtyard that originally belonged to the Shrek students.
"Teacher!"
After not seeing him for half a year, Tang San looked at Grandmaster with excitement, but his heart was more concerned about Xiao Wu, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
"Hehe, Little San, that Old Poison hasn't given you any trouble these past six months, has he?"
The Grandmaster wore a broad smile, but beneath that smile lay a hint of unease.
"No," Tang San shook his head and said with a smile, "I did him a favor, and now he owes me one."
Because of a previous falling out with Dugu Bo.
Therefore, Tang San did not completely remove the toxins from Dugu Bo's body, but only slightly alleviated Dugu Bo's pain.
"That's good." The Grandmaster didn't ask any further questions, simply nodded, and continued:
"If you had returned a few days later, you might not have been able to meet us."
" Dai Mubai is currently attempting to reach level 40, and he should succeed." The Grandmaster changed the subject, his gaze falling on Tang San as he spoke.
" Little San, what level are you at now? Have you slacked off in your training?"
"I'm currently... level 37!"
"Oh... what!?"
The Grandmaster looked at Tang San in disbelief, but seeing the pride on Tang San's face, the Grandmaster shook his head and calmed down again.
"I was worried that your cultivation level would drop after being taken away by Dugu Bo, but now it seems there was no need to worry at all."
"Brother~"
While Tang San was talking with Grandmaster, an excited, sweet voice came from not far away. Tang San turned his head and saw Xiao Wu rushing into his arms.
Rushing into Tang San's arms, Xiao Wu almost instinctively wrapped her arms around Tang San 'Tang San neck and her legs around his waist, embracing him tightly and affectionately.
The two poured out their longing for each other after not seeing each other for six months, and made a promise to never be apart...
With Xiao Wu's arrival, the rest of the Shrek Seven Devils also entered the courtyard.
Oscar and Ma Hongjun stared at Tang San with strange smiles, while Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong stood not far away.
Everyone was cultivating in their Mimicry Cultivation Environment when they heard that Tang San had returned, so the Grandmaster sent someone to summon them.
"Where are Senior Brother and Mubai?"
Tang San looked puzzled and asked curiously.
As Tang San finished speaking, everyone's excited expressions suddenly froze. Oscar took the initiative to speak:
" Boss Dai is currently at a crucial stage of his cultivation, so we didn't disturb him. As for Xiao Yan... he hasn't woken up since half a year ago."
"What!?" Tang San's pupils contracted sharply, then he shook his head and said:
"Impossible. I cleared all the toxins from my senior brother's body six months ago. It won't have any effect on him."
The Grandmaster's eyes flickered. He stood in front of Tang San, sighed, and said:
"It's my fault. His injuries half a year ago weren't just due to the toxins in his body; his Martial Soul was also severely damaged. That's probably why he's been unconscious ever since."
A deep sorrow, barely concealed, appeared on the Grandmaster's face as he spoke:
"I've tried many methods over the past six months, but none of them have been able to awaken him. I can only use spiritual liquid to cleanse his body. I'm afraid it all depends on him himself..."
Upon hearing the Grandmaster speak, Tang San realized that the others were not joking with him.
His expression also became more serious.
"Then I'll go check on my senior brother again later." Tang San forced a smile, then looked at everyone and said:
"Let's call Mubai over too. I've prepared gifts for everyone; they should help Mubai break through the level 40 bottleneck."
The Grandmaster, recalling that Tang San had returned from Dugu Bo, immediately realized:
"Are you going to give them the medicinal herbs you brought back from Dugu Bo?"
Tang San nodded.
The Grandmaster frowned upon hearing this and said:
"It's not uncommon for Soul Master to use drugs to aid their cultivation in the past, but the results haven't been very good. You are all geniuses; you don't need to take such shortcuts. If something unexpected happens, it won't be good."
Tang San knew that the Grandmaster's concerns were not without merit, and explained:
"Don't worry, teacher. The products I selected for everyone are tailored to each individual's characteristics, and there will absolutely be no side effects."
"Alright then." The Grandmaster nodded and asked Ma Hongjun to call Dai Mubai over.