"Old man, Bei Xin."
The old man stated his name with a calm tone.
"Bei Xin?"
Bei Bei was slightly stunned.
He couldn't help but mutter in his heart, how could he have the same surname as himself?
One must know that on the Douluo Continent, Spirit Masters with the surname Bei were not extremely rare, but there were not many that gave him a sense of familiarity.
Mu En's eyes also flickered, but he quickly returned to calmness. He steered his wheelchair slightly forward, cupped his hands in a salute of equals, and spoke in a steady and solemn tone:
"I am Mu En, the master of the sea gods pavilion of Shrek Academy."
"I have come here specifically to visit Dean Lin Feng of your academy, hoping to resolve the misunderstanding in person and redeem my incompetent junior."
Mu En's words were very measured. He not only stated his identity as the master of the sea gods pavilion, which represented the highest authority of Shrek Academy, but also lowered his posture, calling it a "special visit" and "resolving a misunderstanding," without any overbearing attitude.
Standing behind Mu En, Bei Bei felt his eyes grow moist again upon hearing these words.
Moved!
Bei Bei was deeply moved in his heart.
Progenitor Xuan had really listened to his words!
Recalling the faces of Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo earlier, who were like "I am a Shrek person, I am the best," and then looking at Progenitor Xuan's humble and polite attitude now, Bei Bei felt that this was the true demeanor of a powerhouse, this was the bearing that Shrek Academy should have!
Facing Mu En's polite attitude, Bei Xin shook his head slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face.
"Pavilion Master Mu is too polite."
"However, it is really unfortunate."
Bei Xin said indifferently:
"Our Dean is busy with many affairs and has a heavy workload; he is currently not free to meet you."
Refused!
And with such a perfunctory excuse!
Hearing this, Elder Lin, who had been standing behind and enduring her discomfort, frowned instantly, and a nameless fire suddenly rushed into her heart.
"No time?"
Elder Lin sneered in her heart.
This guy from Counterfeit Shrek Academy was too lacking in propriety, right?
He was taking himself too seriously!
You must know, who is the person standing in front of you?
This is Mu En! This is the Dragon God Douluo! This is the master of the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy! This is the pillar of the current Spirit Master's world on the Douluo Continent!
Usually, even the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire or the ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire would have to bathe and change, submit a visiting card in advance, and be extremely respectful if they wanted to see Old Mu.
As a result, now that Old Mu had come to visit in person, giving you enough face, you actually gave him the cold shoulder?
Just "no time" and sent him away?
How arrogant! How ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!
Elder Lin suppressed her anger, took a step forward, stared at Bei Xin with sharp eyes, and asked in a deep voice:
"This... Mr. Bei Xin, right?"
"Since your Dean is not free, as the... receptionist here, do you have the power to make decisions?"
"We came with sincerity to discuss redeeming people. If you cannot make the decision, it would be better to ask your Dean to come out."
Although Elder Lin's words did not directly insult anyone, the high-and-mighty tone and the questioning were impossible to hide.
Bei Xin glanced at Elder Lin, his expression still calm, only shaking his head lightly:
"I do not have the right to make decisions."
"In this academy, the final decision-maker can only be Dean Lin Feng."
Having said this, Bei Xin changed the subject:
"However, if you have anything you want to say, or any conditions you want to negotiate, I can convey them on your behalf."
Hearing the words "convey on your behalf," Elder Lin's frown deepened.
Convey? This was tantamount to a waste of time!
Elder Lin was extremely displeased in her heart.
How could such an important matter be solved through a mouthpiece? What if you convey it incorrectly? What if your Dean doesn't listen at all? This was simply a slight to Shrek Academy!
"You..."
Elder Lin just wanted to flare up and argue a few more words.
"Huiqun."
Mu En's gentle voice suddenly sounded, interrupting Elder Lin.
Mu En's expression was calm, even with a hint of a smile, and he nodded at Bei Xin:
"Since Dean Lin is busy with official business, then there is no other way."
"In that case, I will have to trouble Brother Bei Xin to convey it for us."
Since Mu En had said so, although Elder Lin felt as uncomfortable as if she had swallowed a fly, she could only force the words back into her throat and retreat to the side, listening quietly.
It was just that her eyes were still full of defiance and annoyance.
And Bei Bei, who was on the side, saw this scene and was greatly moved in his heart.
Smooth!
Things were actually progressing so smoothly!
Progenitor Xuan was actually not angry because of the other party's neglect, but instead was so reasonable. This made Bei Bei, who had been worried that the two sides would fight, finally heave a sigh of relief.
Mu En looked at Bei Xin and spoke slowly, his tone sincere:
"First of all, I, on behalf of Shrek Academy, apologize to your academy."
"Regarding the reckless actions of Xuan Zi, Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo, and Er Ming at your academy, it was indeed our lack of discipline and a great offense."
"This was not the intention of Shrek Academy, I hope your academy can be magnanimous."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place was silent.
Elder Lin, standing behind Mu En, widened her eyes, her face full of shock and disbelief.
Apologized?
Old Mu actually apologized?!
You must know, Mu En was not just a person; he represented the face of Shrek Academy, the dignity of the continent's number one academy for ten thousand years!
In Elder Lin's cognition, when had Shrek Academy ever bowed its head to others? When had it ever admitted that it was wrong?
But facing a pirated version that appeared from nowhere, Old Mu actually bowed his head and apologized?
As an old veteran of Shrek Academy, Elder Lin had deep pride in her bones.
This pride was built up by ten thousand years of glory.
At this moment, Mu En's apology made her feel physically uncomfortable, as if she had been slapped in the face in public, her cheeks burning with pain.
"Old Mu, this..."
Elder Lin really couldn't help it and was about to speak, wanting to say why we Shrek need to be so subservient.
However, before she could finish her sentence.
Mu En tilted his head slightly, and a sharp gaze swept over instantly.
Elder Lin's heart trembled, and the words that had surged to her throat were scared back by this look.
She had never seen Old Mu show such a stern expression to her.
After stopping Elder Lin, Mu En withdrew his gaze, but sighed secretly in his heart.
"Fortunately... fortunately, I came personally."
"If it was Elder Lin leading the team this time, or if other veterans were sent..."
Mu En was as clear as a mirror in his heart.
Given the attitude Elder Lin had just shown, if she were leading the team, she would probably have started arguing with the other party within three sentences, and then they would have fought.
The final result would probably be one more person in the Confinement Room and Shrek Academy paying one more ransom.
"Pride..."
Mu En sighed helplessly in his heart.
People from Shrek Academy basically all had a pride engraved in their bones.
This pride originated from ten thousand years ago.
The ancestral motto left by the first generation Shrek Seven Devils — "Not daring to cause trouble is mediocrity."
This sentence, in the specific environment of that year, represented a kind of forward-moving sharpness and the courage not to fear power.
However, with the passage of time, as Shrek Academy stood tall on the continent for ten thousand years, as the halo of "Continent's Number One" became more and more dazzling.
This sentence, in the understanding of many younger disciples, and even many veterans, had already changed its flavor.
It became "I can cause trouble at will because I am a Shrek person."
It became "As long as my fist is big, I am the truth."
Especially when facing this so-called "Counterfeit Shrek Academy" in front of him, this pride became even sharper.
In their eyes, the other party was a fake, a clown.
So they basically didn't have a good temper, and from the beginning, it was a condescending examination and suppression.
Xuan Zi was like this, Yan Shaozhe was like this, and Elder Lin was also like this.
"Sigh..."
Mu En's gaze swept over Bei Bei beside him without a trace.
Looking at the slightly immature yet steady face of his great-grandson, Mu En felt a hint of comfort in his heart.
"It seems now that Bei Bei's temper is most like mine."
"Steady, knowing how to advance and retreat, understanding how to assess the situation."
"The future of Shrek Academy, handed over to Bei Bei, can be rest assured."
It's just...
Mu En felt a wave of regret in his heart again.
It's a pity, Bei Bei is still too weak now, not yet fully grown, and it will take a long time for him to take over.
And before that...
Mu En thought of Xuan Zi, who was currently locked in the Confinement Room.
"If it were handed over to Xuan Zi..."
Thinking of Xuan Zi's explosive temper, and his style of drinking and eating chicken legs at every turn, Mu En felt a headache.
"I hope this lesson can make Xuan Zi more steady."
Mu En withdrew his thoughts and looked at Bei Xin again.
After listening to Mu En's apology, Bei Xin did not show any triumphant expression, but just nodded indifferently, indicating acceptance.
"I have received Pavilion Master Mu's apology, and I will truthfully convey it to the Dean."
Bei Xin said slowly:
"Since the misunderstanding has been cleared up, let's talk about business."
"It's no problem if you want to take them back."
"However, as the Dean explained before, you need to pay a price."
Mu En nodded without hesitation:
"It should be."
"Whether it is gold coins or various resources, as long as your academy speaks, Shrek Academy can accept it."
As long as he can fish the people out and preserve Shrek's high-level combat power, what does spending some money matter?
Seeing Mu En so sensible, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of Bei Xin's mouth.
"Very good."
"Pavilion Master Mu is indeed a straightforward person."
"In that case, I will take you to the Confinement Room now to see the three who are being held."
After speaking, Bei Xin turned around and signaled the three to follow.
Along the way, Bei Bei pushed Mu En's wheelchair, but his eyes were always staring thoughtfully at Bei Xin walking in front.
That sense of familiarity from the depths of his bloodline, as the distance closed, not only did not disappear, but became stronger and stronger.
Finally, Bei Bei couldn't help it.
"That... Senior Bei Xin."
Bei Bei asked cautiously:"
The junior dares to ask a question."
"Have we... met before?"
Not only Bei Bei, but Mu En also pricked up his ears at this moment; this question also troubled him.
Bei Xin stopped, turned around, smiled and shook his head:
"We have not met."
Hearing this answer, a hint of disappointment flashed in Bei Bei's eyes.
"However..."
Bei Xin changed the subject.
"Although I have not met you, I do feel a bit familiar when I see you two."
"By the way, let me formally introduce myself now."
Bei Xin looked at Mu En and Bei Bei, and said word by word:
"I am Bei Xin. Level 99, Attack System Limit Douluo.Martial Soul is the Bright Holy Dragon!"
What?!
The pupils of Mu En, Bei Bei, and Elder Lin instantly shrank to the size of a needle point.
Level 99 Limit Douluo!
And the Martial Soul is actually the Bright Holy Dragon?!
"This... how is this possible?!"
Now, he finally understood why he felt so familiar; Bei Xin's Spirit was actually the same Bright Holy Dragon as his! And... he was level 99!
[Ding!]
[Detected that key character Mu En's approval of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy has increased!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the reward: Special Teacher — Yun Ming (Level 99 Limit Douluo)]
[Detected that key character Bei Bei's approval of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy has increased!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the reward: Special Student — Yue Zhengyu (Early Shrek Academy version)]
[Detected that key character Elder Lin's approval of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy has increased!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the reward: Special Teacher — Long Yeyue (Level 99 Limit Douluo)]
Lin Feng couldn't help but be stunned when he saw the last character. The Slap Douluo is also coming?
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
I hope all of you are enjoying this story so far. I would appreciate some Power Stones if you can spare any. Thank you.