Deep within the Sea God Pavilion.
A moist touch covered Huo Yuhao's lips. Stimulated by this unusual sensation, Huo Yuhao suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.
Zhang Lexuan straightened up, smiled slightly at Huo Yuhao, and put the bottle in her hand aside.
Ma Xiaotao generously pulled up a chair and sat down beside Huo Yuhao, saying, " Shadow, we have already made the arrangements. After this, our personnel from the Body Sect and the Holy Spirit Cult should be able to infiltrate even more thoroughly."
Zhang Lexuan pursed her lips, tidied the items on the bedside table, and said calmly, "Lord Shadow, nowadays, apart from those few Titled Douluo, Shrek is basically full of people from our Garden."
"We can change the academy's name at any time, as long as you wish. Moreover, many people within the academy have already secretly joined our Garden, and we have accumulated a considerable force."
"What do you think we should do next? Could we stand by your side and fight against the enemy in the sky together?"
Huo Yuhao looked at the two of them. He noticed that the Slime Bodysuit had somehow covered them, revealing two eerie eyes. He said in a low voice, "The time is not yet ripe. The Deity have already quietly descended. We cannot let our guard down."
"Various forces are eager to make their move and will inevitably come here to investigate."
Huo Yuhao then got out of bed, went to the balcony, looked at the surging lake outside, and said, "Raise vigilance."
Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao nodded in agreement, then asked, "Lord Shadow, what should we say to the others below?"
Huo Yuhao frowned, calmed down, and sensed what they were talking about.
"I'll handle it. You can all leave now."
As he spoke, Huo Yuhao's figure blurred for a moment and disappeared from the spot.
Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao looked in the direction Huo Yuhao had left, exchanged a glance, and then got up and walked downstairs.
Ma Xiaotao walked down the street, she said to Zhang Lexuan, " Lexuan, lately I've been feeling like something is pulling at my heart, as if it's guiding me."
"Do you think this is what Lord Shadow meant when he said a powerful enemy is approaching?"
Zhang Lexuan shook her head, indicating she didn't know either, but still offered her suggestion, "Why don't you try to find the direction in your heart? You can leave your affairs to Ling Luochеn and the others for now."
"Just consider it a break for myself."
Ma Xiaotao stopped and looked at her feet with some hesitation, unsure whether she should do it.
However, seeing Zhang Lexuan's sincere expression, she made up her mind and smiled, " Lexuan, I think you're right. I should go and find the answer in my heart."
Zhang Lexuan was genuinely happy for Ma Xiaotao, and continued, " Xiaotao, I envy you because at least you still have a direction in your heart. Now, my heart can only hold Lord Shadow, but I am very content."
Go and find the answer in your heart.
When the two came down, they saw that ' Xuan Zi ' was sitting in the main seat, dozing off.
Zhou Yi was standing to one side, and next to her, Xiao Xiao and the other three were kneeling respectfully on the ground, bowing to ' Xuan Zi ' as their master.
Yan Shaozhe stood aside, nodded to the two who had come down, and then asked, "Sect Master, Xiaotao, how is Yuhao?"
Zhang Lexuan nodded and said, " Yuhao is fine now. He just needs to rest here for a while. I'll let him go back when he wakes up."
Zhou Yi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Zhang Lexuan's reply and bowed to Zhang Lexuan and the others, "In that case, Sect Leader, I shall take my leave now."
Zhang Lexuan smiled and waved at her, and Zhou Yi turned and left.
At that moment, Xiao Xiao, Wang Dong'er, Wu Feng, and Ning Tian simultaneously raised their heads, looked at the ' Xuan Zi ' in the main seat, and respectfully greeted him, "Teacher."
Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao then understood what was going on.
Yan Shaozhe chuckled and was the first to congratulate him, saying, "Congratulations, Xuan Zi, on taking in four disciples. You four must cultivate diligently and not let Xuan Zi down."
"Understood, Dean Yan."
All four nodded respectfully, their eyes filled with determination to become stronger.
Looking at the four of them, Zhang Lexuan seemed to see her former self. She too had been attracted by the Shadow Lord's unique aura, and the look in her eyes back then, yearning to become stronger, was exactly the same as the four of them now.
Although she didn't know what ' Xuan Zi,' also known as Lord Shadow, had said to them, even though he was sitting there without any airs, she understood.
Perhaps this is the unique charm of Lord Shadow.
Xiao Xiao looked at Xuan Zi in the main seat, her eyes resolute, and said, " Xuan Zi, I want to become stronger. I want to be able to protect those around me. I will definitely study hard. Please guide me!"
Wang Dong'er and the others chimed in, "Me too!"
Xuan Zi chuckled, straightened his slovenly white robe, and said, "In that case, you will all stay on Sea God Island and cultivate with me for the next few days."
"I see you've all reached your limits. It'll be a good time to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for Soul Ring and gain experience."
Then, Xuan Zi waved to Xiao Xiao and the others, and led them out.
Yan Shaozhe looked in the direction they left and said helplessly, "For some reason, these children seem to have been stimulated by something. When they saw Xuan Zi coming, they were all vying to become his disciples."
" Xuan Zi had no choice but to take all four of them in."
Ma Xiaotao smiled and said softly, "All four of them have excellent talent. With Xuan Zi's guidance, they will become pillars of the academy in the future."
Yan Shaozhe nodded in agreement, " Xiaotao Tao is right. The four of them are indeed quite talented, and they all possess top-tier Martial Soul. With Xuan Zi's guidance, they are indeed a good choice."
Yan Shaozhe then sighed again, pointed to Meng Hongchen beside him, explained the situation to Zhang Lexuan, and then slowly left.
Watching Yan Shaozhe walk away, Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao exchanged a glance.
Ma Xiaotao then picked up Meng Hongchen and walked into the depths of the Sea God Pavilion. After settling her in a room, she pressed several acupoints around her with her fingers.
After doing all this, she placed a soul-guided phonograph and a clump of black Slime by the bedside, then left with peace of mind.
This was, after all, Shrek Shadow Garden's second headquarters, and the area was full of the Garden's spies, so Ma Xiaotao didn't keep a close watch on it.
When Meng Hongchen wakes up, she will naturally know what to do.
When she awoke, it was also the moment she was drawn into the Garden.
Moreover, she needs to sort things out herself before the process can proceed more smoothly.