The Scramble

Leng Yaozhu raised an eyebrow when she saw Ya Li, but didn't say anything.

She and Ya Li were old acquaintances.

She knew a little about this Holy Spirit Douluo's temperament.

Gentle, kind, and unassuming.

But people like this are the ones you shouldn't underestimate.

After all, how could someone who can be called the kindest woman in the entire continent be simple?

Ya Li walked to Yun Ming's side and gave him a gentle look.

That glance was filled with deep concern.

Yun Ming felt his wife's gaze, and his displeasure immediately dissipated considerably.

He nodded slightly to Ya Li.

Ya Li withdrew her gaze and looked at Na'er, her smile becoming even gentler.

"Na'er, aren't you going to introduce her?"

She called softly.

Her voice was gentle, like a clear spring, making listeners feel comfortable and at ease.

Na'er stiffened slightly upon hearing Ya Li's voice.

She looked up at Ya Li, a hint of hesitation flashing across her face.

Na'er felt a deep sense of gratitude and closeness towards Ya Li.

For more than a year, Ya Li treated her like her own daughter.

They showed meticulous care and concern.

She was even more meticulous than Yun Ming.

Na'er knew that Ya Li and Yun Ming had always wanted a child.

Many, many years ago, a terrible plague broke out on the mainland.

The plague came on fiercely, sweeping across fourteen provinces in just a few days.

Countless people died in agony during the plague, their cries of agony echoing throughout the heavens and earth.

Just when everyone was in despair.

Ya Li stepped forward.

She single-handedly traveled to fourteen provinces in just fifteen days to treat patients.

To enhance the effectiveness of the treatment, she did not hesitate to burn her own life force and the power of her faith.

For those fifteen days, she barely slept a wink.

Every day, they are working tirelessly to save patients.

Every day, they burn their lives away.

Ultimately, the plague was brought under control.

She pulled countless people back from the brink of death.

However, Ya Li herself was on the verge of death due to the excessive burning of her life force.

Although Yun Ming later used every means possible to pull him back from the brink of death.

That experience caused permanent damage to her body.

It could even be a damage to the very essence of life.

It is precisely for this reason that the two lovers, who have been devoted to each other for nearly a hundred years, have no children.

This is a regret that will forever remain in their hearts.

Na'er's appearance was undoubtedly a compensation for their regrets over the years.

Therefore, Na'er has, in a sense, become the embodiment of the couple's emotional attachment to their daughter.

Yun Ming treated her like a daughter.

Ya Li treated her like her own daughter.

Over the course of more than a year, the bond between the three of them had deepened to an unparalleled degree.

Na'er naturally understood the feelings between the two.

She was also very grateful to Yun Ming and Ya Li for their kindness to her.

but...

Faced with Bai Yushan, whom they had finally reunited with.

A relationship of over a year is clearly not worth Na'er choosing Yun Ming and Ya Li.

After all, Xiaoshan -gege is the most important person to her.

The bond forged from childhood can't be compared to what's gained in just over a year.

Na'er took a deep breath, and then she took Bai Yushan's hand.

The small hand tightly gripped Bai Yushan's large hand.

She looked up at Yun Ming and Ya Li, and introduced them generously:

"Master, Mistress, this is my brother, Bai Yushan."

She spoke frankly, without the slightest hesitation.

It was as if they were introducing a rare and priceless treasure.

Bai Yushan was stunned for a moment as she held his hand.

Then he smiled and didn't pull his hand away.

Instead, he gripped Na'er's small hand even tighter.

Yun Ming looked at their clasped hands, his lips twitched again, and his fists clenched unconsciously.

Ya Li didn't react as strongly as Yun Ming.

She looked at Bai Yushan and smiled gently.

So you are Bai Yushan.

Her voice was gentle, tinged with curiosity. "Na'er often talks about you to us."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yushan raised an eyebrow, showing no modesty whatsoever. "That doesn't surprise me at all."

He glanced down at Na'er.

Na'er's face instantly turned red.

She lowered her head, not daring to look Bai Yushan in the eye.

Brother Xiaoshan... his teacher's wife actually mentioned it...

So shy...

Ya Li couldn't help but laugh when she saw Na'er's shy expression.

Her smile, like a spring breeze, instantly soothes the heart.

Bai Yushan looked at Ya Li, smiled, and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Greetings, Your Her Holiness Holy Spirit."

His attitude appeared respectful.

But the nonchalance and unruliness in his eyes were impossible to hide.

Ya Li nodded in response.

Then, she looked at Na'er and said gently, "Na'er, you and Xiaoshan haven't seen each other for a long time, have you?"

"Um!"

Na'er nodded vigorously, her little face full of joy.

"It's been over a year since I last saw my brother Xiaoshan."

Ya Li smiled.

"Then you guys have a good get-together."

"However, remember to come back early, don't let it interfere with your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Na'er's eyes lit up instantly.

"Thank you, Master's wife!"

She said happily, then tightly took Bai Yushan's arm.

Yun Ming watched this scene from the side, and the corner of his mouth twitched again.

His wife... why is she siding with this guy too?!

I can't live like this anymore!

A wail escaped Yun Ming's heart.

But he dared not show it on his face.

After all, Ya Li had already said that, what else could he say?

We had no choice but to swallow our pride and bear it.

Just then...

Na'er seemed to have remembered something.

She looked up at Yun Ming, her eyes sparkling.

"Master! Master!"

She said excitedly.

"You saw how amazing Xiaoshan is just now, didn't you?"

"Why don't you invite Brother Xiaoshan into the Inner Court?"

These words came as a bolt from the blue.

Everyone present was stunned.

Yun Ming was stunned.

Ya Li was stunned.

Leng Yaozhu was stunned.

Gu Yue was also stunned.

Bai Yushan was completely bewildered.

What?

Are you inviting me to the Inner Court?

When did I say I wanted to Shrek Academy?

How could Na'er, this little girl, act on her own initiative?

Bai Yushan glanced down at Na'er.

Na'er tilted her little face up to look at Yun Ming, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Her idea was simple.

If Brother Xiaoshan joins Shrek Inner Court, then they can be together every day.

We'll never have to be apart again.

I no longer have to endure more than a year of lovesickness.

How wonderful!

Na'er thought about it more and more and felt that this idea was brilliant.

She looked at Yun Ming, waiting for his answer.

Yun Ming snapped out of his daze and looked at Na'er's expectant expression, his lips twitching.

Should Bai Yushan be recruited into the Inner Court?

this...

To be honest, he did have that idea.

This boy's talent is truly terrifying.

If we can recruit Shrek and train them well, they will surely become great in the future.

It's even possible that they could surpass him.

But the problem is...

This kid's from the Spirit Pagoda!

Moreover, he's Leng Yaozhu's apprentice!

Will Leng Yaozhu release them?

Are you kidding me!