"Mm—"
At the gates of Shrek Academy, Tang Wulin stretched lazily.
"It's finally over."
After reaching an agreement with the Body Sect, the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family sent professional diplomats to handle the affairs.
During the final two days they stayed at the Body Sect, Tang Wulin spent most of his time negotiating with them.
Those diplomats always liked to spout empty pleasantries and beat around the bush, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.
To him, that was far less satisfying than having a straightforward fight with Du Busi like they had on the first day.
Huo Yutong smiled.
"Once we're back, you can give yourself a break. I'm sure the elders won't mind."
She had seen all of Tang Wulin's hard work, and it pained her deeply. If she could, she wanted to help him settle everything himself.
Unfortunately, she was not the Pavilion Master of Sea God's Pavilion, and many matters could only be decided by the Pavilion Master of Sea God's Pavilion.
"I'd better not."
Tang Wulin shrugged at her suggestion.
"War could break out at any moment. It's only right that I shoulder more of the burden."
He did not dare delegate his authority to those elders who lacked any sense of urgency.
If they were allowed to handle matters, who knew whether Shrek would retreat once more and remain neutral? That was something Tang Wulin absolutely did not want to see.
At worst, he could rest after the war ended. For now, those capable had to do more.
At that moment, the two suddenly stopped walking.
At the gates of Shrek Academy, they saw someone they both knew very well waiting for them.
"Wang Dong?"
It was Wang Dong, one of the current Shrek Seven Devils.
Recently, because he had been busy dealing with matters