"Mr. Mu, are you alright?"
Xuanzi was the first to rush to Mu En's side and bent down to ask.
Moon waved his hand slowly, struggled to stand up, and spoke in a low, hoarse voice.
"I'm fine, I'll recover after some rest. It's just a pity I couldn't save Shao Zhe."
As he finished speaking, his brows furrowed, and his face was filled with undisguised grief.
Seeing this, the elders of the Sea God Pavilion who arrived later all stepped forward and whispered words of comfort.
Xuanzi patted his chest and said solemnly, "Don't worry, Elder Mu, we will definitely find a way to deal with Shao Zhe's matter. Your priority is to recover from your injuries."
Upon hearing this, Cai Meier immediately stepped forward and volunteered, "Elder Xuan, I will spare no effort to find Shao Zhe."
As Yan Shaozhe's wife, her tone was full of urgency and determination.
Before he could finish speaking, Xian Lin'er followed up, saying, "Elder Xuan, I will also do my best to find Shao Zhe's whereabouts."
The elders nodded in agreement, and no one felt there was anything wrong with it.
But Qian Duoduo, who was standing to the side, had a slightly somber expression.
He was naturally aware of Xian Lin'er and Yan Shaozhe's past.
Now that they are all at Shrek Academy, they see each other all the time. Although they know that Xianlin'er did this for the academy and should not be criticized too much, they still feel a little uncomfortable.
However, this feeling did not last long. Qian Duoduo quickly suppressed her distracting thoughts and stopped thinking about it.
At this moment, Moon spoke, interrupting everyone's thoughts.
"Alright, I'm going to rest now. If there are any matters to attend to during this time, please report directly to Xuanzi."
Upon hearing this, Xian Lin'er, Qian Duoduo, and the others responded in unison.
"I will follow Elder Mu's instructions."
After he finished speaking, the crowd fell silent and escorted Mu En away.
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A few days later, at the former site of the Sun Moon Empire and the Evening Water Alliance.
The night was deep, the waning moon was obscured by thin clouds, and the world was shrouded in darkness.
This place was originally the stronghold of the Xishui Alliance, but now it exudes a desolate and eerie atmosphere.
Such moments are the perfect time to conduct shady deals.
Soon, a dark figure stepped into the night and slowly entered the area.
The newcomer was Jiang Li. He stood tall and straight, his aura completely concealed, like a ghost blending into the night.
Behind him, Yan Shaozhe was firmly bound by the Wanli Lock, and his soul power was completely sealed.
At this moment, Yan Shaozhe's face was as pale as paper, his eyes were lifeless, and he was completely immersed in the huge shock and depression of Mu En's possession.
The tragedy that befell his mentor crushed his spirit like a mountain, leaving him indifferent to everything around him and powerless to resist, like a walking corpse.
Jiang Li stopped and stood in the center of the field, calmly looking around as he waited quietly.
Not long after, a faint whooshing sound came from the air.
A bewitching figure appeared silently; it was none other than Feng Ling, the Vice Leader of the Holy Spirit Cult and the Evil Phoenix Douluo.
She was still wearing that dark blue dress, her face covered with a black veil, revealing only a pair of alluring yet chilling eyes.
As soon as she appeared, Feng Ling's gaze fell directly on Yan Shaozhe behind Jiang Li.
A clear glint of greed and ruthlessness flashed in her eyes for a moment, but she quickly concealed it and returned to calm.
"As expected of His Majesty the Tyrant, his efficiency is truly remarkable."
Feng Ling stepped forward slowly, her tone calm, yet filled with undisguised approval.
Jiang Li didn't say anything more, but simply turned to the side and casually pushed Yan Shaozhe forward from behind: "I've brought the person to you."
Yan Shaozhe staggered a few steps after being pushed, but he kept his head down and didn't move.
Seeing this, Feng Ling looked down at the dejected Yan Shaozhe and felt even more satisfied.
If she can completely devour Yan Shaozhe's cultivation and martial spirit, her strength will reach a new level, and breaking through her current bottleneck will be just around the corner.
As for the inside story of Shrek Academy, Feng Ling didn't know much.
In her view, Yan Shaozhe was merely seriously injured by Jiang Li, and his mind was damaged; she never thought of anything else.
Bringing her thoughts back, Feng Ling didn't delay any longer and took out a gold card with an entirely gilded surface from her storage soul tool.
Then, he handed it to Jiang Li in a calm tone: "This is the agreed-upon fifty million gold soul coins, which can be exchanged at any bank across the continent."
Jiang Li reached out and took it without hesitation or asking any further questions about Yan Shaozhe's situation.
For him, it was just a transaction.
After the transaction was completed, he had no further connection with Yan Shaozhe and Feng Ling.
"Transaction complete."
Jiang Li spoke calmly, his gaze sweeping over Yan Shaozhe without the slightest lingering affection.
Looking at Jiang Li's efficient demeanor, Feng Ling smiled faintly and then waved for the Holy Spirit Sect disciples behind her to step forward.
Several Holy Spirit Cult disciples immediately emerged from the shadows, stepped forward, and firmly restrained the defenseless Yan Shaozhe, dragging him behind them.
"Your Majesty, it has been a pleasure working with you this time."
Feng Ling spoke again, her tone carrying a hint of courting, "If there is any business in the future, my Holy Spirit Sect will definitely give you priority."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li's expression remained unchanged; he simply nodded slightly.
Meanwhile, Yan Shaozhe, who was being dragged along, remained immersed in his own world, completely unaware of the impending doom.
His steps faltered, and his body went limp; he was dragged forward entirely by the disciples of the Holy Spirit Church.
Looking at Yan Shaozhe, Feng Ling's greed intensified.
Without saying another word, she nodded slightly to Jiang Li, then, with Yan Shaozhe in tow, turned and disappeared into the night, heading towards the Holy Spirit Cult's secret stronghold.
She couldn't wait to return to the stronghold, activate the Devouring Technique, and completely convert Yan Shaozhe's cultivation and martial spirit into her own.
Jiang Li stood still, watching Feng Ling and her group leave, his aura remaining calm.
With 50 million gold soul coins secured, the mission was successfully completed.
Without pausing, he vanished in a flash, turning into a black shadow and silently leaving the old site of the Xishui Alliance, disappearing completely into the vast night without leaving a trace.
Silence returned to the place, as if the transaction had never happened.
Soon after leaving the former site of the Xishui Alliance, Jiang Li casually found a hotel to stay in.
He closed the door, completely dispelling his restrained aura, and casually placed the gold card containing fifty million gold soul coins on the table.
After tidying up briefly, I sat on the soft chair by the window, gazing at the deep night outside, and closed my eyes to meditate.
This commission brought a big surprise.
He raised his hand and tapped the table lightly, organizing his plans in his mind.
The Douluo Continent will become increasingly chaotic in the future, since there will definitely be many people who can obtain the Hunter qualification.
As for the matter of Moon, there's no need to worry about it for now; the person who possessed his body is a clever one.
The most urgent task is to continue doing what we've always done and find ways to make more money.
Even though the current Heavenly Curse-Binding Physique is still growing, it will eventually reach its peak.
If you want to continue to get stronger by then, you'll have to use that [Limit Breaker].
The price of that thing is just outrageous; it'll probably take at least ten or twenty years to buy one.
However, the Hunter System has now begun to gradually bind to its hosts, so who knows what might happen to the Hunters in the future.
With his thoughts gradually settling, Jiang Li stopped thinking about it.
He got up, walked to the bedside, took off his coat, lay down, and began to rest with his eyes closed.
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