Shrek Academy, Sea God Island.
Fang Yang suddenly received notice from Wu Zhangkong. Atlas Douluo Yun Ming, the Sea God Pavilion Master, wanted to summon him personally.
Thus, led by Wu Zhangkong, Fang Yang arrived at Shrek Academy's Sea God Island.
In the center of the island, the Golden Tree stood tall, emitting vast life energy like the sea.
The Sea God Pavilion was located here, the core of the entire Sea God Island and even Shrek Academy.
"Fang Yang, you go in."
Wu Zhangkong stopped, his dark green eyes looking at Fang Yang, his tone as cold as ever.
"I haven't been summoned by the Pavilion Master, so it's inconvenient for me to enter."
After instructing this, Wu Zhangkong turned and left decisively.
"Brother!"
Just then, a crisp voice full of surprise came.
Before Fang Yang could react, a figure pounced into his arms like a light butterfly, hugging him tightly.
Fang Yang looked down at the silver-haired, purple-eyed girl in his arms, a helpless yet doting smile appearing on his face: "Na'er, take it slow."
"No!"
Na'er lifted her head in his arms, pouting, her tone carrying a coquettish complaint, "Brother has been cultivating in the Outer Court for so long, hasn't come to see me."
Fang Yang smiled helplessly, gently rubbing her hair: "Sea God Island rules are strict, it's not somewhere Brother can come to whenever he wants."
"Then I'll go to the Outer Court to find Brother in the future!" Na'er said immediately, expectation shining in her eyes.
Fang Yang looked at her hopeful eyes and nodded: "Okay, whatever you say."
"Cough cough."
A low cough came from inside the Sea God Pavilion, carrying some authority.
Fang Yang looked up, only to see Atlas Douluo Yun Ming standing with hands behind his back, expression calm.
"Pavilion Master."
Fang Yang bowed slightly.
Na'er also obediently let go and stood beside Fang Yang.
"Mm."
Yun Ming nodded slightly, his gaze lingering on the two for a moment, a trace of complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Alright, Brother Ming."
Ya Li's gentle voice sounded at the right time.
She walked out from behind Yun Ming, smiling warmly at Fang Yang.
Fang Yang bowed to Ya Li again: "Sister Ya Li."
"Mm."
Ya Li nodded slightly in response, her gaze soft.
Fang Yang looked at Yun Ming and asked, "I wonder what instructions the Pavilion Master has for this junior?"
"Hmph, what else could it be."
Yun Ming sneered upon hearing this, "You represented the academy to go to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy this time, and performed quite well."
Fang Yang responded calmly: "Thank you for the Pavilion Master's praise."
Yun Ming sized him up, the young man's steadiness beyond his years.
Made him nod secretly in his heart, but thinking of his own little cabbage...
He couldn't help but glance at Na'er standing close to Fang Yang.
Ya Li seemed to see her husband's slightly awkward thoughts.
She smiled gracefully, took over the conversation, voice gentle: "Fang Yang, no need to be too modest. We all saw your performance in this spar, you brought glory to the academy."
"Sister Ya Li overpraises me."
Fang Yang bowed slightly, "I just did my duty."
Yun Ming pondered for a moment, cut to the chase: "Summoning you here today is mainly to hear your plans for the future."
"With your talent, staying at Shrek Academy to develop, the future is limitless."
Fang Yang's expression didn't change, but his heart moved.
Seems Shrek Academy indeed intends to recruit me.
"This junior is willing to hear the details." He said respectfully, waiting for Yun Ming's follow-up.
"Fang Yang, as long as you are willing to stay at Shrek Academy."
Yun Ming's gaze was like torches, he said heavily, "I can give you the position of a Reserve Elder."
"When you break through to Titled Douluo, you can become a true Elder of the Sea God Pavilion."
Fang Yang heard this, thought for a moment, "Reserve Elder? Are there any benefits?"
Ya Li saw this, smiled slightly, "Of course there are benefits. Once you become a Sea God Pavilion Elder, then all resources and materials of Shrek Academy will be open to you."
"The academy will cultivate you with all its might, and your status will also rise to a very high level, you can participate in voting on all major matters of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion."
"But there is one point."
Ya Li added, "Once you join the Sea God Pavilion, you cannot leave the academy casually in the future."
"I..." Fang Yang was about to speak.
"No need to worry."
Yun Ming interrupted, "As long as you are willing to become a Reserve Elder of the Sea God Pavilion, I will personally go to the Spirit Pagoda to have a chat with Qiangu Dong Feng."
"How about it? What do you think?"
Yun Ming looked at Fang Yang with a burning gaze, waiting for his reply.
Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion Reserve Elder position is what many powerhouses dream of, he believed this sincerity was enough to move any young person.
Fang Yang was silent for a moment, facing Yun Ming and Ya Li's gazes, slowly shook his head.
"Thank you for the Pavilion Master and Sister Ya Li's kindness, but... this junior's ambition lies elsewhere, I'm afraid I must disappoint the Pavilion Master's good intentions."
Yun Ming heard this, brows furrowed.
He stared at Fang Yang, voice sank a few degrees: "You... do you know what this means?"
Ya Li also sighed lightly, a trace of regret flashing in her eyes.
She reached out and gently pressed on Yun Ming's arm, signaling him to calm down.
Yun Ming took a deep breath, calmed his emotions: "Since that's the case, let it be then."
"Thank you for the Pavilion Master's kindness." Fang Yang bowed.
"Forget it."
Yun Ming didn't say anything more.
Fang Yang spoke: "Pavilion Master, Sister Ya Li, now it's holidays, I plan to take Na'er home for a trip."
"Alright, but you must ensure Na'er's safety." Yun Ming instructed.
"I will." Fang Yang promised solemnly.
"Teacher, Master's Wife, Na'er is going home first!" Na'er said goodbye obediently.
Ya Li looked at her lovingly: "Take care of yourself."
She had long viewed Na'er as her own daughter.
"Pavilion Master, Sister Ya Li, we'll take our leave." Fang Yang said, holding Na'er's hand and turning to leave.
"Wait a moment."
Yun Ming suddenly spoke, throwing a token to Fang Yang.
Fang Yang caught it, only to see the token was ancient and simple, carved with a "Fang" character.
"Go."
Yun Ming didn't say more, holding Ya Li's hand and turning to leave.
Fang Yang rubbed the token, lost in thought.
"Brother?" Na'er called softly, breaking Fang Yang's thoughts.
"Let's go."
Fang Yang put away the token, smiled slightly, said, "Mother misses you too, let's go home."
"Mm! I miss Mom too!"
Na'er said cheerfully, happiness overflowing on her face.
Fang Yang spoke: "Okay, we're going back to Aolai City."
On the Sea God Pavilion, Yun Ming sighed long: "Such a good seedling, what a pity."
"Brother Ming, did you give him the Elder token?" Ya Li gently held his hand.
Yun Ming was silent. He had been uneasy recently, always sensing Shrek Academy would face great changes.
Giving that token to Fang Yang, perhaps in the future... when the wind and rain come, he can take care of Na'er and Ya Li.
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