Shrek Academy was not unfamiliar to Huo Yuhao. Out of curiosity and longing for this academy with a history of ten thousand years and known as the number one academy on the continent, he had previously begged Leng Yaozhu to take him to visit it several times.
Previously, they had only wandered around the outer courtyard, but this time Leng Yaozhu took Huo Yuhao directly to the inner courtyard's Seagod Island!
In stark contrast to the technological feel of the Foreign Languages Department, Poseidon Island exudes an ancient and solemn atmosphere, a testament to the passage of millennia.
Nestled among towering ancient trees, the pavilions and towers are mostly built in the style of ten thousand years ago, with flying eaves and brackets, blue bricks and gray tiles, imbued with the vicissitudes and weight of history.
Although Leng Yaozhu was not a member of the Shrek Academy system, her prominent status as the deputy tower master of the Spirit Pagoda meant that her visit was unimpeded.
Finally, the two stopped outside a seemingly ordinary, quiet courtyard in the center of Poseidon Island.
Just as the two of them came to a complete stop...
"Squeak!"
The tightly closed courtyard gate opened silently and on its own.
A figure slowly walked out from inside the door. It was a young man who looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, dressed in a simple white robe.
He had a handsome face, a gentle temperament, and a faint, warm smile at the corner of his mouth.
However, when his gaze fell on Leng Yaozhu, a barely perceptible glint flashed in the depths of his eyes.
"Yaozhu? Why...did you come here all of a sudden?"
Leng Yaozhu's expression remained calm, like the surface of a lake in late autumn, without any ripples.
Meeting the other person's gaze, she said in a calm tone, "I heard from Ya Li that you have taken on a new disciple with exceptional talent."
"Coincidentally, I also have a disciple with considerable talent."
"So, I brought him here today specifically so that the two children... could have a chance to get to know each other."
Before Huo Yuhao arrived, he already knew who he was visiting today. He stepped forward half a step and bowed respectfully and with composure.
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Sky-Supporting Douluo."
That's right, the person standing in front of Huo Yuhao at this moment is none other than Yun Ming, the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy, known as the strongest person on the continent!
Yun Ming's gaze finally fell on Huo Yuhao, with a hint of scrutiny and curiosity. With his keen eye, he could naturally see that the young man before him had a solid foundation, refined soul power, and a composure far beyond his years, making him truly extraordinary.
His gaze swept quickly across Leng Yaozhu's calm and expressionless face again, a hint of helplessness flashing deep in his eyes.
Immediately, his face regained its gentle, warm smile, and he stepped aside to make way, gesturing for him to proceed.
"Please come in!"
Huo Yuhao followed Leng Yaozhu into the courtyard. The courtyard was not large, but it was very cozy.
The flowerbed is planted with many exotic flowers and plants whose names I don't know. Although it is late autumn, they are still full of vitality and exude a delicate fragrance.
The cobblestone path meanders, and in one corner hangs a simple wooden swing, with a few strands of emerald green vines even wrapped around the ropes.
Just as they reached halfway into the courtyard, the door of the simple, unadorned little house in front of them opened slightly, and a graceful figure stepped out.
The newcomer wore a well-tailored green dress, the hem swaying gently like the freshest leaves in spring. Her long, smooth, dark green hair cascaded over her shoulders, the ends of which were slightly curled.
Her appearance was absolutely stunning, with skin as white as snow, and features as beautiful as a painting. In particular, her pair of emerald green eyes were warm and clear, as if they contained boundless vitality.
With a natural and gentle smile on her face, just standing there, she seemed to exude a spring breeze, making people feel an involuntary sense of closeness.
Huo Yuhao knew that this was Yun Ming's wife, Ya Li, the Holy Spirit Douluo, who was known as "the most beautiful woman on the continent" and also the number one healing-type Soul Master on the continent!
Ya Li walked briskly to Yun Ming's side and subtly took his arm. Then she looked at Leng Yaozhu with gentle eyes: "Yaozhu is here. Don't stand in the yard, come inside and talk."
His tone was familiar, as if he were receiving a close friend with whom he often visited.
Leng Yaozhu's gaze swept quickly over Ya Li's arm linked with Yun Ming's, but her expression remained unchanged; she simply nodded slightly and said, "Mm."
After entering the house, the four of them sat down. Huo Yuhao's gaze swept back and forth across the three-person room, feeling that something was off about the atmosphere.
"Cough."
A soft cough broke the silence. Yun Ming's gentle gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, and he spoke first, breaking the silence in the room.
"I've long heard that you, Yaozhu, have taken on a genius disciple. Today I'm finally able to meet him."
Upon hearing this, Leng Yaozhu subtly raised her slender eyebrows. She put down her teacup and said with a frank smile, "Sect Master Yun is too kind, but Yuhao is indeed a genius."
She emphasized the word "genius". Then, she added, word by word, "The strongest genius I have ever seen in my life!"
Not long ago, she ran into Ya Li, who, whether intentionally or unintentionally, mentioned that Yun Ming had recently taken on a disciple with exceptional talent.
The pride in her words, as if she were showing off her own child, made Leng Yaozhu's heart tighten, and she even felt a desire to compare herself to her.
Of course, she brought Huo Yuhao here today, perhaps to vent her anger. She was also preparing for the trouble that would ensue if Huo Yuhao's identity were exposed!
Although Shrek Academy, which has a history of 20,000 years, has various problems, Yun Ming, the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, is still trustworthy.
Huo Yuhao is, after all, an ancestor of the Seven Devils from Shrek Academy. If he encounters trouble later, Yun Ming, given his personality, would not stand idly by.
However, Yun Ming and Ya Li, who were sitting opposite Leng Yaozhu at the moment, had no idea about Leng Yaozhu's long-term plans.
Ya Li did not show the slightest displeasure or doubt when she heard Leng Yaozhu's unashamed claim of being the "strongest genius".
Her gaze fell gently on Huo Yuhao, with just the right amount of curiosity.
"Oh? Your personal disciple's name is 'Yuhao'?"
She lightly tapped her chin with her slender fingers, a glint of light flashing in her emerald eyes: "This name is the same as that of Spirit Ice Douluo, the legendary founder of the Spirit Pagoda!"
Huo Yuhao, as Leng Yaozhu's personal disciple, has always kept a low profile.
Moreover, under Leng Yaozhu's orders, his name Huo Yuhao only circulated within a very small circle of high-ranking members of the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, and almost no one outside knew the specific name of this deputy tower master disciple.
Leng Yaozhu's gaze slowly shifted from Yun Ming's face to Ya Li's flawless features.
Her smile deepened, and her tone carried a casual ease: "Not only do we share the same name, but also the same surname. My disciple is also named Huo Yuhao!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Ming and Ya Li's gazes immediately focused on Huo Yuhao!
The Douluo Continent is vast and boundless, with a population of hundreds of millions, so it is not uncommon for people to share the same name.
However, as the deputy tower master of the Spirit Pagoda, Leng Yaozhu's personal disciple shares the same name as the founder of the Spirit Pagoda, Spirit Ice Douluo, which inevitably raises questions.
Yun Ming and Ya Li would never have imagined that Huo Yuhao, the man before them, was none other than the Spirit Ice Douluo, the common ancestor of Shrek Academy, Spirit Pagoda, and Tang Sect ten thousand years ago.
However, the surprise in their eyes was fleeting, and they didn't dwell on the name too much.
Yun Ming then said, "It's good for these young people to communicate more."
He looked at Yali and asked, "Where did that girl Na'er run off to again?"
Yali laughed and said, "I don't know where she's off to play again. She only goes to a few places. I'll go and call her back!"
With that, Yali got up and walked outside.
The name echoed in Huo Yuhao's mind, and he wondered if "Na'er" was a girl's name.
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A/N: So Yuhao is finally starting to come in contact with the Shrek of ten thousand years later. Do you think he will join or not? Let me know.
Hope all of you are enjoying the story so far. I would appreciate some Power stones if you could spare any. Thank you!