Wang Yan's words plunged the conference room into a deathly silence; you could hear a pin drop.
The weight and significance of the name " Dean Yan " was evident to everyone present.
Yan is not a common surname, but at the Shrek Academy, there is only one person who can be respectfully addressed as " Dean Yan ".
That's Yan Shaozhe, the former dean of the Super Douluo Martial Soul Department who has been missing for two years!
Cai Mei'er was stunned for a moment, as if she couldn't believe the name she heard.
She suddenly jumped up from her seat, her usually calm and composed face now showing undisguised shock and unprecedented urgency.
After all, she is Yan Shaozhe's wife!
Those usually insightful eyes were now filled with panic and anticipation, and her voice trembled slightly.
Where did you get the information? What was the information?
She practically rushed up to Wang Yan, bombarding him with questions, clearly having lost her composure.
Wang Yan sensed Cai Mei'er's almost palpable anxiety and quickly organized his thoughts, daring not to conceal anything.
"Just now, while I was outside, someone informed me via telepathy."
"The other party's cultivation level is far above mine. I have no way of judging his identity, let alone whether what he said is true or false."
At this point, a hint of helplessness and self-blame appeared on Wang Yan's face, annoyed that his strength was too weak to provide more reliable information.
But then he stretched out his hand, holding a metal box about the size of a palm, completely black, with a smooth surface without any patterns.
"However, they gave me this."
Wang Yan held the box up to everyone's eyes, his tone grave. "This should be a Soul Tool."
Everyone's gaze instantly shifted from Wang Yan's face and fixed intently on the seemingly ordinary black metal box.
Without hesitation, Cai Mei'er stepped forward and took the metal box from Wang Yan's hand.
The slightly heavy feel of the metal calmed her initial excitement.
She held it up to her eyes, her fingertips tracing its smooth, seamless surface as she examined it closely.
Due to Mu En's orders, Shrek Academy has been gradually promoting the understanding and production of Soul Tool in recent years, and Cai Mei'er is not entirely unaware of this.
She observed it carefully for a moment and confirmed that the structure of the box and the Soul Power circuit it contained did indeed match the characteristics of Soul Tool, thus acknowledging Wang Yan's judgment.
After a moment's hesitation, she made up her mind.
Within his palm, Soul Power slowly surged, flowing into the pitch-black metal box like a stream.
"Click."
A crisp click of a mechanism rang out clearly in the silent conference room.
On the tightly sealed box, the metal sheets were seen to gracefully crack and fade away like flower petals.
Instantly, everyone who was sitting stood up, craning their necks and staring intently at Cai Mei'er's outstretched palm.
However, what came into view was not a letter or a keepsake, but a single drop of bright red liquid, like a ruby, slowly rising from the center of the box.
This is a drop of blood.
Their expectations were dashed in an instant, and an undisguised sense of disappointment flashed in the young players' eyes.
But at that moment, Cai Mei'er's expression suddenly changed drastically!
Her pupils suddenly contracted, her gaze fixed on the drop of blood as if drawn by a magnet.
Her body swayed almost imperceptibly, and a complex expression flashed in her eyes.
Everyone's gaze followed the drop of blood that was suspended in the air, slowly shifting to Cai Mei'er's face, where her expression was clearly off.
"This is Yan Shaozhe's blood."
Cai Mei'er's voice, trembling slightly, reached everyone's ears clearly, yet it was like a thunderclap.
Bei Bei's expression hardened. She stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, " Dean Cai, are you sure?"
Cai Mei'er nodded heavily, her gaze still fixed on the drop of blood, her tone utterly resolute.
"The luminous aura contained within this blood is pure and fiery, sharing the same origin and coexisting with Yan Shaozhe's Martial Soul. I could never be mistaken!"
The long-missing Dean Yan has finally been identified!
Cai Mei'er suddenly raised her head, her burning gaze shooting towards Wang Yan like a sharp arrow, and urgently asked, "What else did they say? Tell me everything, without missing a single word!"
Wang Yan now fully realized that the person who contacted him might actually know Yan Shaozhe's whereabouts.
He dared not be negligent in the slightest and quickly recalled, saying, "The other party didn't say much, only three things."
"First, give this item to me."
"Secondly, clearly inform Dean Yan that he is currently in the Sun Moon Realm."
Third, he said he would contact me again later.
Wang Yan's talent Soul Master was indeed mediocre. The reason he was able to stay at the Shrek Academy was entirely due to his unique insight and profound knowledge in the study of Martial Soul Theory.
For this reason, he owes Shrek Academy a debt of gratitude, and his loyalty to Shrek is beyond question.
At that moment, a sudden inspiration struck him, and an idea popped into his head.
"Judging from today's situation, Dean Yan may not have fled to avoid punishment, but rather... he may have been controlled and imprisoned!"
This is not a good guess for Yan Shaozhe, but it is very important for the Shrek Academy at present.
These words were like a lightning bolt that cleaved through the fog in everyone's minds!
Everyone immediately considered this possibility.
If that's the case, then Yan Shaozhe is not a sinner who colluded with Evil Soul Master, but a victim who had no choice in the matter!
Therefore, Kong Deming's initial assertion that Yan Shaozhe was the "culprit" is likely unfounded.
If this matter can be thoroughly investigated and Dean Yan's innocence proven, then all the stigma smeared on the Shrek Academy will be completely washed away!
Their long-tarnished reputation and prestige will surely see the light of day again, and may even shine brighter than before!
An irrepressible emotion, mixed with hope, burned fiercely in the hearts of the Shrek members.
It was as if they had finally seen a glimmer of light in a long, dark tunnel.
However, Cai Mei'er remained the most calm and composed.
Having Yan Shaozhe for many years, she understands her husband far better than anyone else.
Looking back on their last meeting that morning when she disappeared, Yan Shaozhe's words and actions did indeed reveal many unusual signs, making it impossible for her to be optimistic like others.
At this moment, she forced herself to suppress her turbulent emotions, took a deep breath, and analyzed in as calm a voice as possible. "Although we have no way of knowing the identity and stance of the messenger, since they have taken the initiative to send clues about Yan Shaozhe, they must have some ulterior motive."
She paused slightly, then looked at Wang Yan and decisively gave the order, "Teacher Wang, since the other party has chosen to contact you, this connection cannot be broken."
"If you have nothing to do these next few days, try to stay out and about, pay attention to your surroundings, and perhaps... the other party will try to contact you again."
Wang Yan knew the matter was of great importance, so his expression turned serious, and he nodded without hesitation. "I understand, Dean Cai, don't worry."
After arranging this step, Cai Mei'er turned her gaze to Captain Bei Bei, her eyes becoming extremely solemn. " Bei Bei, this matter not only concerns Yan Shaozhe's life and safety, but also the academy's century-old reputation. The connections behind it are probably extremely deep, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to handle it properly on my own."
She paused for a moment, then made a decision. "I'm prepared to set off immediately to return to the academy and seek help from Xuan Zi and the Sea God Pavilion."
"While I was away, they... were entrusted to you."
Her gaze swept over all the team members present, finally settling on Bei Bei.
If Cai Mei'er were to leave, the strongest and most prestigious person among those present, who would naturally be the temporary leader, would be none other than Captain Bei Bei.