"Hey—!"
A figure gradually appeared in the distance, waving while running over.
"You just now?" Wu Zhangkong realized something at this moment; he could recognize that one of the two clashing auras was Cai Yueer, and he couldn't help but ask once Arthur approached.
"Shh—" Arthur waved his hand smugly. "I just went to pick up some money. My luck is pretty good today; I can strike it rich just by walking."
"You..." Wu Zhangkong was somewhat helpless as he scanned the surroundings. "This train probably won't be leaving for a while. We should head back to the hotel first."
"Perfect, why don't we stay for a few more days?" Arthur's excitement was palpable. "I happen to have something to take care of."
"Something to take care of?" Xu Xiaoyan blinked her large eyes and leaned in curiously. "Does it have to do with the commotion just now?"
"Ah... something like that." Arthur didn't elaborate.
Gu Yue and Na'er looked over silently. Na'er couldn't help but step closer and give him a gentle nudge with her elbow.
"Hiss." Arthur felt a bit of pain and asked, "What was that for?"
"Hmph." Na'er gave a light snort and turned her head away, letting him guess.
Don't do this next time... As soon as Ya Li returned to Shrek Academy, she went to find Yun Ming.
A young man stood by the shore of Sea God Lake. That young man was the strongest person on the continent, Yun Ming.
Yun Ming was gazing at the lake's surface. Sensing a familiar aura, he turned around with a soft smile in his eyes. "You're back... Did something happen?"
He saw that Ya Li's face was clouded with worry.
"Something happened." Ya Li stepped forward without making Yun Ming guess. With a hint of gravity in her expression, she recounted the events that had transpired.
At first, Yun Ming didn't take it seriously. After all, with his strength, there was nothing to fear.
But unexpectedly, the more he listened, the more silent he became.
After a long while.
"Cai Yueer has an impulsive temperament and is arrogant about her status in Shrek; she was bound to cause trouble sooner or later."
Yun Ming's voice was low as his gaze drifted toward the distant horizon. "I just didn't expect her to attack a young boy."
At that moment, messages arrived one after another on his soul guidance communication device. After glancing at them, he couldn't help but freeze, then felt a bit of a headache. "To redeem Cai Yueer, the compensation might not be low."
He didn't hesitate for a second. "How about we just give Cai Yueer to them? We don't want her anymore."
"No." Ya Li stared at Yun Ming with an unfriendly gaze. "How can you think like that?"
"Haha... just kidding."
After a long time, Shrek urgently convened a Sea Gods Pavilion meeting.
The Elders arrived one after another.
"Eh, where's Cai Yueer?" Once everyone had arrived, someone noticed something was wrong.
Ya Li explained with a hint of helplessness in her tone. "She caused trouble in Skysea City and injured Agravaine's nephew, Arthur. She's being detained by the people from the Spirit Conduction Tower..."
"What?!" A white-haired Elder slammed the table and stood up. "The Spirit Conduction Tower has quite the nerve! Cai Yueer is a Titled Douluo of our Shrek, and they dare to detain her?"
"It wasn't the Spirit Conduction Tower who initiated the attack; Cai Yueer was in the wrong first." Yun Ming spoke slowly, briefly explaining the situation. "She took it upon herself to attack a junior and nearly destroyed Skysea City."
"Nonsense!" An Elder in green robes slapped the table hard, making the cups rattle. "How could she? She has truly disgraced Shrek!"
"Be that as it may, for the Spirit Conduction Tower to detain someone and demand compensation is far too arrogant!" another Elder said deeply.
"It's not just the Spirit Conduction Tower," Yun Ming said gravely. "There's also the long-dormant Body Sect."
That Elder's tone immediately shifted. "Then again, Cai Yueer got what she deserved. A dignified Titled Douluo actually attacking a junior."
This Elder used to be from the Body Sect and was now working at Shrek.
The Seniors of the Body Sect are truly like stars scattered across the sky.
Yun Ming continued, "Furthermore, Zhen Hua and Mu Chen from the Blacksmith Association have issued a joint statement."
All the Elders were instantly shocked; they were all still eagerly waiting for their four-word battle armor.
"And..."
There's more?!
Cai Yueer, you really deserve to die!
"The Sacred Angel Clan has also entered the fray."
"The Sacred Angel Clan... I see." The Elder in green robes asked, "Arthur... is he the Genius who defeated our Shrek?"
"He is Agravaine's nephew."
"In that case... is Arthur the child of Xiao Ye and Huairou?" He was referring to Arthur's parents.
Arthur's parents and Agravaine had all attended school at Shrek. With their talent, they naturally had significant contact with some of the Elders.
After years of distorted development, the current Shrek had long since become a bloated collective of interests.
It was said that the alma mater of most people within the Federation's major powers was Shrek Academy.
This allowed Shrek Academy to faintly stand above all other powers.
But it could also be viewed the other way: people from other powers could also influence Shrek Academy's decisions.
As long as the general direction didn't harm Shrek's foundation, these Shrek teachers didn't mind fighting for the interests of their graduated students.
The green-robed Elder's gaze swept across everyone present. "Xiao Ye and Huairou were once the pride of Shrek. Their child has been wronged. This is our fault. Let the outside world see Shrek's sense of responsibility."
"It's more than just responsibility. If this isn't handled well, Shrek will offend half the continent!" A balding Elder slapped the table in anxiety. "Not to mention the Body Sect."
The Elder from the Body Sect withdrew his gaze.
"Even Zhen Hua, who is usually neutral, has spoken up. How many sets of battle armor are we still waiting for from Zhen Hua and Mu Chen of the Blacksmith Association?"
"The Sacred Angel Clan is even more of a monolith, not to be underestimated."
"Not to mention the Spirit Conduction Tower."
"The Federation will certainly use this as an excuse to make a fuss."
Everyone fell silent; the faction Cai Yueer belonged to hadn't uttered a word from beginning to end.
The mess she had made was too big.
"Be that as it may, the compensation cannot be without a bottom line!" An Elder from the interest-based faction frowned. "We can't just give them whatever they want."
The Elder from the Body Sect snorted coldly. "Bottom line?"
"Then let me ask you."
"Why didn't Cai Yueer think about a bottom line when she tried to kill a junior?"
"Truly scandalous. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was an Evil Soul Master."
"On the continent today, who besides an Evil Soul Master would attack a junior?"
That person immediately fell silent.
"Enough." Yun Ming tapped the table lightly and spoke after a moment of silence. "There must be a bottom line, but it cannot be a stingy one."
"Whether we redeem Cai Yueer or not isn't important."
"What's important is the reputation of our Shrek Academy."
His gaze swept over everyone present, and he concluded, "Ya Li will be responsible for the subsequent matters. Try to satisfy their demands as much as possible."
"As for Cai Yueer, once she returns... strip her of all her duties and deal with her gradually."
"Understood," Ya Li nodded in agreement.
When she stood up, her holy Soul Power carried a steady aura.
"Are there any other questions?"
No one spoke.
"In that case, meeting adjourned!"
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