Finally, he said one more thing: "Don't tell Tang Wulin and the others about this."
"What?" Arthur directly taunted him, digging into his ear. "Louder! I can't hear you!"
The veins on Wu Zhangkong's forehead throbbed. His cold voice dropped even lower, sounding a bit like he was gritting his teeth. "I said, don't tell Tang Wulin and the others about me kneeling here."
"Oh, I see. Since Brother Kneel has spoken, I'll definitely listen."
The nickname 'Brother Kneel' made Wu Zhangkong's eye twitch, and then he fled as if escaping.
Shen Yi was amused by the sight. She bowed to Arthur and said, "Thank you."
"It's nothing, we're bros." Arthur waved his hand.
Shen Yi couldn't help but smile. After thanking Arthur, she turned and followed the footsteps of her teacher and Senior Brother.
"Another day of doing good deeds." Arthur was content. Humming a song, he continued to tour the academy under Ya Li's guidance.
Entering the Inner Court, the first thing that caught his eye was a sea of green, filled with lush vegetation. Not far ahead, several statues stood quietly.
Those were the statues of the first generation of the Shrek Seven Devils.
It was an old tradition of the Douluo Continent.
Actually, Arthur also had a statue, built for him by East Sea Academy.
After the trip to the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition, Arthur became the most popular young Genius Soul Master in the Federation. His immense fame brought untold benefits to East Sea Academy.
Even East Sea City's development was boosted.
Seeing that Arthur was distracted and uninterested throughout the introduction of the statues, Ya Li stopped and led the way deeper inside.
Before long, a clear blue lake appeared. The water was crystal clear, reflecting shimmering golden light under the sun. A faint mist carrying the fresh scent of plants wafted over, refreshing the soul.
"This is Sea God Lake," Ya Li introduced softly, her gaze sweeping across the lake. "In the heart of the lake is Sea God Island, the core Holy Land of Shrek."
As she spoke, Ya Li was about to lead Arthur onto the island.
"No," Arthur suddenly refused. "Let's not go for now."
He looked at Sea God Island quietly, without showing any emotion.
The plane consciousness had issued a warning to him.
He must not go to Sea God Island!
This made his heart race. He immediately began brainstorming, pondering the deeper meaning behind it.
Was there danger on Sea God Island?
He glanced at Ya Li surreptitiously.
It couldn't be that as soon as I step onto the island, the Sea Gods Pavilion would just swarm and surround me, right?
That shouldn't be the case.
Ya Li should be fine. Arthur could feel her goodwill; she was simply trying to win him over.
Besides, if they really wanted to deal with him, there was no need for such trouble.
Then what else is on Sea God Island... the Ancient Golden Tree?
That didn't seem right either. With Arthur's current status tied to the Douluo Plane, the Ancient Golden Tree couldn't threaten him at all.
Ya Li asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Arthur suppressed the doubts in his heart, his expression unchanging. "Nothing, maybe next time."
He turned to look at the lake. "The scenery of Sea God Lake is quite nice. Strolling along the lakeshore first would be good too."
Ya Li took a deep look at him and didn't insist. "Very well."
Although she was curious about the reason for Arthur's sudden change of mind, she knew when to stop.
After walking around Sea God Lake for a while.
Arthur saw an old woman fishing there.
Looking closely.
Oh, isn't this Cai Yueer?
An old friend.
When enemies meet, Arthur had to mess with her. He walked straight over and called out from a distance, "Isn't this Little Cai! So leisurely, fishing here."
"Little Cai?"
The shout was crisp and loud, and the air by the lake froze for a moment.
Cai Yueer's hand gripping the fishing rod suddenly tightened. She would never forget this voice in her life.
She snapped her head around to look. It was indeed Arthur.
Her eyebrows twitched violently, and a flash of mischievous anger instantly crossed her eyes. "You brat, after a few years, your guts have grown even bigger."
"Why I'm fishing here is all thanks to you."
All her positions and power were gone, and she was even confined for sixty years, unable to leave Shrek Academy.
Cai Yueer was almost going crazy from being cooped up, so she was just fishing to pass the time.
"And..."
Cai Yueer stood up abruptly, her Soul Power suddenly surging. The terrifying air pressure was like waves, spreading out layer after layer.
Her eyes were cold. "Arthur, try calling me 'Little Cai' one more time?"
Arthur was fearless. While hiding behind Ya Li, he muttered, "As the new outer dean, there's nothing wrong with me calling you Little Cai, right?"
Hearing this, Cai Yueer, who was being confronted directly, instantly lost her cool.
"outer dean?!"
Cai Yueer's roar almost shattered the shimmering light on the lake. She used to care deeply about her position as the Outer Court dean, but she was dismissed because of Arthur and sentenced to sixty years of confinement. Now, this brat was actually stepping on her sore spot by calling himself the "outer dean"—it was simply adding fuel to the fire!
Seeing that Cai Yueer was about to lose control and attack.
Ya Li immediately stepped forward.
"Enough!"
Ya Li's dress fluttered slightly as a holy power spread out like soft water.
The aura surrounding her was gentle, but it forcefully suppressed Cai Yueer's violent Soul Power, and the lake surface gradually calmed down.
Cai Yueer was instantly pinned down and unable to move, with no possibility of attacking Arthur.
What happened two and a half years ago could not happen again. Cai Yueer must never attack Arthur again, or else the situation would become completely non-negotiable.
Ya Li?
Pressure!!!
Firmly suppressed, Cai Yueer could only grit her teeth at Arthur.
Hiding behind Ya Li, Arthur poked his head out and made faces at Cai Yueer, his tone incredibly annoying. "This is exactly the expression I wanted to see—this expression of being angry yet unable to do anything to me!"
Hearing Arthur continue his mocking provocation and feeling Cai Yueer starting to struggle with all her might to break free from the suppression.
Ya Li couldn't take it anymore either. She reached out and grabbed the Little Yellow Hair, saying crossly, "You shut up too."
"Oh." Arthur knew when to quit and immediately became well-behaved.
To be able to make Ya Li lose her composure, he was truly one of a kind.
"Ya Li, are you just going to indulge him like this?" Cai Yueer's voice carried suppressed fury. "This brat is clearly provoking me on purpose!"
Ya Li turned to look at her, her expression returning to calm. "You don't understand."
Her tone grew a bit heavier. "If you insist on attacking again, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
Cai Yueer could only withdraw her gaze resentfully, no longer looking at Arthur's annoying face.
"Let's go."
Ya Li practically dragged Arthur away.
After walking a long distance, Ya Li finally let go. She looked back and glared at him, saying with a headache, "You brat, restrain yourself in the future. I won't always be there."
Arthur began to change the subject. "By the way, can I be an examiner for tomorrow's Entrance Examination?"
Ya Li was choked by his jumpy topic. She held her forehead helplessly. "You want to be an examiner? Setting aside the academy's rules, with your mischievous nature, I'm afraid you'd turn the examination site upside down."
"How could I!" Arthur immediately straightened his back and said with righteous indignation, "I'm the most law-abiding person."
Ya Li was helpless. After spending the day together, she finally understood what kind of person Arthur was.
Looking at his serious appearance, she felt both annoyed and amused. Finally, she said helplessly, "You'd better behave yourself."
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