Seeing that Xuan Zi still insisted on opposing, Qian Chen thought for a moment that Xuan Zi would have to take the blame in the future, and might even suffer retaliation from the Clear Sky Sect because of it. So he decided to be a little nicer to him. Xuan Zi's weakness was nothing more than his gluttony, so he would just treat that problem.
" Xuan Zi, actually I also have my own selfish motives. Please don't be angry if I tell you." Qian Chen put on a sincere expression.
Upon Xuan Zi Qian Chen admit to having selfish motives, Xuan Zi immediately sat up straight, feeling that he had once again upheld Shrek's rules and honor.
"My disciple Huo Yuhao possesses the Martial Soul Spirit Eyes, which grants him exceptional observation skills in all things, making him particularly adept at grilling. The first time I met him, I was drawn to his grilled fish and immediately took him on as my disciple. I was planning to bring him to Sea God Island so that when we craved grilled food in the evenings, he could show off his skills and provide some enjoyment for me and Lexuan." Qian Chen spoke with great conviction.
"Are you telling the truth?" Xuan Zi asked curiously.
"Of course. Xuan Zi, how about this: if you agree to let them move in, we'll save you a portion when we have a barbecue. And tonight we'll have a welcome barbecue feast by the Sea God Lake. Xuan Zi, you must do us the honor of attending!"
"Sure, sure. See you tonight." Xuan Zi readily agreed.
"I knew Xuan Zi was broad-minded and would do anything for his students." Qian Chen offered another compliment.
"Of course. But Qian Chen, I might have eaten a little too much, so you'd better make sure you have enough ingredients." Xuan Zi added with a smile.
"That's for sure. But Xuan Zi, we don't know what your preferred flavors are. If we don't prepare the right things or the portions aren't enough, it wouldn't be good to spoil your enjoyment. How about this, you prepare some of your own favorite foods as well, so that it will be more sumptuous when everyone is together?"
"Okay, okay, don't worry." After finalizing the barbecue arrangements for the evening, Xuan Zi stood up and said, "Now, you should come with me to see your teacher."
Qian Chen nodded and followed Xuan Zi to Mu En's room where he was recuperating. Although Mu En was slightly better than a few days ago, his face was still as white as paper. He could only lean against the recliner and rely on his powerful Soul Power to prolong his life.
"Teacher, I've come to see you," Qian Chen said first.
Hearing Qian Chen's voice, Mu En opened his eyes with difficulty. " Qian Chen, you're here... Where have you been all this time? Your teacher has been looking for you so hard."
"Teacher, I've gone into secret seclusion. What did you need me for?" Qian Chen asked.
Mu En tremblingly reached out and grasped Qian Chen's wrist. " Qian Chen, why did you join the Tang Sect?"
Qian Chen answered truthfully, "Teacher, it was Bei Bei who used the last condition you left when you promised me that Lexuan and I could be together."
" Qian Chen, you and Huo Yuhao should just withdraw from the Tang Sect. The Tang Sect is now extinct; even its leader Tang Ya, died in the plague in Heaven Dou City."
"How can that be? Even if the sect leader is gone, I'm still here!" Qian Chen immediately retorted confidently. He had already calculated that since he had joined the Tang Sect and gained Tang San's favor, he would have a different outcome if he did something that challenged Tang San's bottom line in the future, depending on whether he had the identity of the Tang Sect elder or not. Without this identity, he might very well be killed by Tang San on the spot.
Seeing that he couldn't get the third condition back, Mu En's eyes became bloodshot, and his breathing suddenly became rapid. Xuan Zi quickly stepped forward to stop him. " Qian Chen, get out of here! Don't make your teacher angry!"
Qian Chen glanced gratefully at Xuan Zi and hurriedly left the room. Only after Qian Chen left did Mu En manage to calm himself, take a few deep breaths, and ask in a hoarse voice, " Xuan Zi, how is Bei Bei now?"
Xuan Zi's face was somewhat unpleasant, and he hesitated, refusing to speak. Mu En pressed him harder, demanding, "Speak!"
Xuan Zi didn't have many hidden thoughts; he only had things he wanted to say and things he didn't want to say. Since Mu En insisted that he speak, he could only say directly, " Mu En, please don't be angry... People visit Bei Bei every day, but Bei Bei seems very negative. She spends all day in the courtyard either drinking or sleeping, and has no interest in cultivation at all."
With a "pfft," another mouthful of blood spurted from Mu En's mouth, staining the ground in front of him red. Xuan Zi hurriedly helped Mu En catch his breath. " Mu En, please take care!"
Mu En leaned back in the recliner, letting out two bitter laughs. "Haha, haha... I never thought, I never thought! The lineage of Yu Xiaogang, the master of the Sea God, would be cut off with me! Heavens, heavens!" Xuan Zi wanted to persuade him again, but Mu En's figure had already disappeared from the recliner.
" Mu En! Mu En! You can't do strenuous activity right now, you need to rest!" Xuan Zi shouted anxiously. But Mu En had already rushed out of Sea God Island and headed straight for the villa where Bei Bei was being held captive. He wanted to see with his own eyes whether Bei Bei was really in such a state of despair.
Despite his severe illness, Mu En arrived at the villa shortly afterward. Bei Bei was already completely drunk and unconscious. Mu En didn't wake him; he felt it was pointless.
Leaning on his cane, his back hunched, he slowly made his way back to the Shrek Academy. He wanted to reflect on his life along this path. That night wasn't Xishui's fault. If he had been able to hold his head high back then instead of constantly running away, perhaps his descendants wouldn't be so cowardly and incompetent.
After obtaining the consent of Yan Shaozhe, Zhang Lexuan, and Xuan Zi, Qian Chen flew back to the Outer Court dormitory building on his sword. Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao had already packed up and put all their belongings into their Storage Soul Tool.
Huo Yuhao stepped forward and asked, "Teacher, with so many of us, how are we going to get across?"
Without saying much, Qian Chen took out three level-two Flying Soul Tool from his Storage Soul Tool and handed them to the three of them. "From now on, you will carry these in and out of Sea God Island and to the Outer Court."
Wang Dong took it, his face full of surprise. "Teacher, I heard that Flying Soul Tool should at least be level four, how come yours is only level two?"
"Ingenious design, superb craftsmanship, and expensive materials combined make it possible to create a level-two Flying Soul Tool. Don't underestimate it just because it's only level two; to make it usable at the Soul Master level, the cost is even higher than Level 6 Soul Tool."
After explaining, Qian Chen waved his hand decisively, "Alright, stop dawdling. I'm moving today too, time is tight and the task is heavy. Yuhao, you know the location of Sea God Island, I'll go first, the three of you use your Flying Soul Tool to fly over here."
After saying that, Qian Chen immediately mounted his sword and flew towards Sea God Island like a streak of light.
Watching Qian Chen so gracefully soar through the air, Xiao Xiao's eyes were filled with stars. She never imagined that her teacher would be so ethereal and otherworldly. She turned to look at Wang Dong, whom she had always liked, and suddenly thought, "Hey, he's just a little kid. He's nowhere near as handsome and dashing as my teacher." It was a pity that she had already become his disciple, and her teacher had become an elder... She was heartbroken.
Just as Qian Chen and his disciples were busy moving, Mu En finally arrived at the gate of the Shrek Academy. He looked up at the Shrek Academy plaque that had hung there for who knows how many years, and whispered in a voice only he could hear, " Shrek... I'm back."
Before he could finish speaking, he felt a sudden dizziness and his body fell straight down.