After Blueberry left, Huo Yuhao began to examine the room.
The room wasn't large, but it had everything he needed, including a separate bathroom and a desk. Most importantly, he could see the street directly across from the roasting house through the window.
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath. Before he met the big worm and Irelia, he would be staying here. He had to make a good impression on Blueberry, who had taken him in.
Thinking this, Huo Yuhao immediately began looking for cleaning tools to tidy up. However, just as he was about to start, he noticed the bag Ma Xiaotao had given him.
Thinking about it, Huo Yuhao put down the broom for the time being and went to the bag to untie the rope.
When the opening of the bag was no longer bound, the items inside were revealed.
Huo Yuhao's eyes widened as he looked.
Inside the bag were none other than the meat-like pieces he had exchanged from Yao Haoxuan. At a glance, there were probably more than twenty-four of them.
Inside, there was also a note.
Huo Yuhao picked it up in surprise and opened it. The handwriting on the note was very delicate.
"Little Yuhao, this piece of meat is made from Deep Sea Tiger Fish meat and other medicinal ingredients. It's very nutritious, but with your current physical condition, eating a third of a piece a day is enough. Don't be greedy, okay? Oh, and by the way, this thing tastes extremely awful, super bitter. You'd better eat some candy to sweeten your mouth before eating it - Ma Xiaotao"
Huo Yuhao sat on the bed in silence, staring at the note.
In the east of Shrek City, the number one academy on the continent, Shrek Academy, was located. Compared to the bustling Outer Court, with people coming and going, the depths of Shrek Academy seemed much quieter.
In the center of the huge circular lake, there was an island-like existence. A towering tree, far exceeding other plants, stood out from the crowd, overlooking the entire island.
Gentle moonlight fell on the giant tree, cloaking it in a layer of white gauze. The plants on the grass seemed to separate a kind of light spots, rising slowly, like fireflies dancing. The lake water gently lapped at the shore, splashing silver water, and a full moon sank to the bottom of the water. Heaven and earth seemed to merge into one.
Within the island, numerous houses and pavilions were hidden amongst the myriad of plants, illuminated by bright lights.
In a simple, yet elegant living room, there was only a heavy, long table. Nine chairs were arranged on either side of the table. There were no Soul Guidance Lamps in the room, but it was still very bright. A faint golden glow emanated from the 'walls' and 'floor', and gentle life elements continuously diffused outwards.
This was the most core location of the entire Shrek Academy.
The Sea God Pavilion!
"So, you're saying you discovered several special Sea Spirit Masters on this trip?" An old man with a disheveled appearance stared seriously at the beautiful woman.
If Huo Yuhao were present, he would certainly recognize that the woman was Zhang Lexuan.
But only she was present here.
Facing the old man, Zhang Lexuan said in a low voice, "Yes. The mounts of these people are all ten-thousand-year-old Sea Spirit Beasts. Most importantly, they appeared without any ships, meaning they relied entirely on those Sea Spirit Beasts to roam the sea."
"Elder Mu, what do you think?"
Hearing this, the disheveled old man's gaze swiftly turned to the head of the long table, where a simple curtain was drawn, obscuring the view. However, a vague figure could be seen lying down behind it.
Zhang Lexuan also looked over, and in an instant, the entire living room fell silent.
This silence lasted for about ten seconds. Finally, a gentle voice came from behind the curtain, "To be able to command a ten-thousand-year soul beast as a mount on the sea, I, the old man, can't think of anyone else besides them."
Hearing this, both the disheveled old man and Zhang Lexuan's expressions became serious.
The "them" Elder Mu spoke of were most likely the Sea Spirit Masters from Sea God Island who had helped Tang San achieve the position of Sea God ten thousand years ago.
"Lexuan, what did these Sea Spirit Masters do after they appeared?" Elder Mu asked in a calm voice.
Zhang Lexuan quickly replied, "Replying to Elder Mu, they emerged from the deep sea and went directly towards the land of the Sun Moon Empire. Based on my observations, there are at least two Title Douluo among them, so we didn't dare to follow and investigate. After killing all the pirates causing trouble in the area, we returned."
Another period of silence followed.
"I understand. You're also tired from leading the team this time. Go and rest." Elder Mu said after a moment of silence.
"Elder Mu, I have one more important matter to report to you," Zhang Lexuan said.
"What is it?" Elder Mu's tone was still calm and gentle.
Zhang Lexuan said in a low voice, "On the way back this time, near the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, we encountered a camphor tree that was about to become a Soul Beast. Strangely, we checked the area within several miles, but only this tree showed signs of evolution. You know, there has never been a record of ordinary tree species becoming Soul Beasts in that area."
"In addition, this tree possessed the danger-sensing ability unique to plant-type Soul Beasts even before it reached ten years old. I believe there's something very special about it, so I brought the tree back directly and specifically informed you, Elder Mu."
"An ordinary tree species evolving into a Soul Beast and possessing danger-sensing abilities early on… interesting." The unkempt old man stroked his chin, his eyes slightly brightening as he murmured.
"I've already informed Xiao Zhuang. You can go to him for answers. Record any findings promptly."
Elder Mu's voice sounded.
"Yes," Zhang Lexuan responded respectfully and then left the Sea God Pavilion.
After Zhang Lexuan left, the unkempt old man looked at the main seat again. "Elder Mu, do you think those people really are from Sea God Island?"
"Most likely, yes." Elder Mu lay calmly in his armchair, his eyes deep. "Xuanzi, do you think hatred can last for ten thousand years?"
"What kind of hatred lasts for ten thousand years? People come and go, generation after generation." The unkempt old man held a huge wine gourd in his hand. After taking a swig, he shook his head. He was none other than Taotie Douluo, Xuanzi, "famous" across the Douluo Continent.
"Hard to say." Elder Mu sighed, as if concealing something.
Xuanzi's drinking motion paused.
Before he could ask anything, Elder Mu spoke again, "How is the progress of the Soul Tool Joint Conference I asked you to handle?"
Xuanzi replied, "Everything is going smoothly. Major sects interested in Soul Tools have basically rushed to our Shrek City. It's just..." As he spoke, a look of confusion appeared on Xuanzi's face. "Elder Mu, do you really value Soul Tools that much? For powerful Soul Masters like us, the power of our own martial souls should be the ultimate way, right?"
"Hmph." A light snort came from Elder Mu's mouth, scolding, "You've lived for over two hundred years, and it seems you've lived in vain. How will the academy's heavy burden be entrusted to you in the future?"
"Er…" Being scolded, Xuanzi scratched his head awkwardly, but dared not retort.
"The future of the Douluo Continent is the future of Soul Tools. Staying put and waiting for us will only be the historical torrent. At that time, we will no longer be able to resist and can only be swept away by the torrent." Elder Mu's tone became serious. "Shrek Academy cannot be destroyed in our hands, otherwise, how will we explain ourselves to our predecessors in the future?"
"Four thousand years ago, they won that war that changed the situation on the continent, and we, Shrek Academy, also stood independently in the world. But four thousand years later, can we still win that war?"
Xuanzi's eyes moved, wanting to express his thoughts, but was interrupted by Elder Mu.
"Xuanzi." Elder Mu's voice grew heavier. "Let me ask you, what similarities does the current academy have with the Spirit Hall from ten thousand years ago?"
Hearing this question, Xuanzi's pupils suddenly dilated, staring at Elder Mu in disbelief.
Is this something that can be said?
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