The discussion with Er Ming and Da Ming concluded with Da Ming asking time to think about it.
Tang Wulin returned back to Shrek, but still felt a little distressed. So all he could do was go to the Gold Tree.
'If I had this privilege in my previous life, maybe it wouldn't have been so miserable as it's been', as the thoughts filled his mind, he teleported himself to the very top of the tree and sat down to meditate.
"Why do you look so troubled, Wulin?", a gentle voice was heard as he entered the Golden world.
"I had a talk with uncle Er Ming and Uncle Da Ming", Wulin didnot hesitate to speak up.
"What happened?"
"They are also reluctant to avoid the retaliation. Only reason they are considering this is because of me. But even so, they are just two among the many ", Tang Wulin answered.
"But that's not all, is it?"
Hearing this, Tang Wulin was a little taken aback. All he could do was let out a sigh.
"I also realized something I didn't before "
"What's that?"
"I have been ignorant to my responsibilities "
This thought surfaced when Tang Wulin himself realized his role. In his previous life he never once knew about this, but now, when he recounted them, they were a lot.
His ignorance to the Sea and Sea beasts resulted any many harm to the Sea by both humans and Sea beasts. The discrimination of the Devil white sharks by the evil spirit orca and later their extinction by the Demon Empress. Tang Wulin couldn't help but feel guilty.
The condition of the Plant type soul beasts at the Eye of Fire and Ice Valley was also similar. Although Tang Sect were doing everything they could, it was still stripping them of their freedom.
And it was the same for the soul beasts as well.
"Wulin, don't burden yourself. You may have responsibilities but we are also there for you. I know, the current me can't help you much, but you should know that's why you have friends. Even if you can't reveal your identity or even if your responsibilities are huge, don't hesitate to spend time with Them and cherish them. That's how your father was able to cope with his own responsibilities ", Ah Yin advice, and Tang Wulin listened attentively. These few moments he spent with his grandmother was the biggest stress reliever for him
"I also have something for you ", Ah Yin spoke again with her gentle smile, confusing Tang Wulin.
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Three days since Tang Wulin's chat with Ah Yin and the Day of the Inter class tournament arrived. These three days, Tang Wulin secluded himself by the Gold Tree and never came out.
"Where is Boss? Has he gone missing again?", Xie Xie enquired, impatiently.
"He tends to go missing a lot", Ye Xinglan also voiced her thoughts.
"He probably busy with with his cultivation again. His progress is really fast every since his second awakening ", Xu Xiaoyan deduced. Gu Yue simply listened.
The group of five were on their way to the arena, when Ye Xinglan elbowed Gu Yue, calling her.
"Gu Yue, have you decided yet?", Ye Xinglan asked.
"I can do it, but are you sure about this?"
"Yes I am. I have made really great progress, so I am sure I could do it. I can't fall behind him "
"Don't push yourself too hard "
"What did 'She' say about it?"
"She said she needs to think this through "
Once everyone arrived at the arena, the students of outer court, all the teachers and elders, the Holy Spirit Douluo and the little beauty that accompanied her.
As everyone settled down, Elder Cai took it upon herself to do the announcement.
"The competition for the second carrier will be carried out as a team competition. That means, the Blacksmith will forge the metal, the mecha maker will craft according to the design provided by the team's designer. The mechanic will assist both the designer and mecha maker"
"The final product has to be a battle armour piece, which piece can be decided by the team themselves "
"Time provided is three hours. The final results will be evaluated by examining the final product. Individual performances will be awarded with contribution points ".
This was the last minute change that elder Cai proposed. The original competition was to evaluate each member individually, but later elder Cai suggested to make it a team round as well.
The teams were notified the other day to make thier strategy, but that wasn't a big help for Class 1. Rather, it was like a slap in the face by Elder Cai. Because, again, The class rep was missing.
"What are you gonna do?", Xie Xie was panicking.
"Who knows?", the three girls, Gu Yue, Ye Xinglan and Wu Siduo said in unison as they walked up to the platform. Each counter was set up separate for each team in neat manner and all the members took their respective position.
But one position caught the eyes of every individual present. That was the Blacksmith counter of the Class 1, which was empty. Not the equipments, but the Blacksmith himself.
That's the counter meant for Tang Wulin who was late again!
*SLAP *
A series of claps were heard throughout the arena. These were from the class1 students and teachers, Wu Zhangkong included, facepalming. Their class rep was late!
"He's late again ", Shen Yi said in frustration as she glanced at teacher Wu, who wore his cold expression again.
"Gu Yue, take the time to make the design as good as it can get. This could buy him enough time", Wu Siduo was surprisingly talkative.
"I know. And you should focus solely on helping Ye Xinglan ", Gu Yue replied.
"Are you to really not frustrated about that guy getting late?", Ye Xinglan could not help but ask.
"I am/ am not", two different answers were voiced by Wu Siduo and Gu Yue in unison.
With that, Gu Yue alone stepped forward to the design counter. On the other side, a girl named Bai Hanyin, who was accompanied by Yuanen Yehui stepped up.
Everyone were a little surprised seeing that Gu Yue was taking the challenge alone without Wu Siduo help her out. This caused many to wonder if there was still some hostility between them after their previous clash..
While on the Blacksmithing counter, Class 2 Blacksmith representative, He Xiaopeng already started heating his metal, while Class 1 side was still unmanned.
"Did you change the round on purpose?", a voice echoed in elder Cai's mind.
"Elder Ya, whatever do you mean?", Elder Cai feigned ignorance.
"I know you changed the match process knowing Tang Wulin was in seclusion ", Ya Li spoke telepathically with elder Cai. "Didn't brother Ming ask you not to hold grudge against a 13 year old?"
"I am not holding grudge against anyone. I am merely doing this to promote team work among students. Tea work is necessary for them, especially since the selections of Shrek Seven Devils are up. Also, we can't change the managing of the school just for one student "
Ye Xinglan and Wu Siduo were seen immersed in meditation, as if conditioning themselves.
Thirty minutes has elapsed and Class two has already completed their design. The Class 2 Mecha maker and Yuanen already began discussing the design while He Xiaopeng already started working on his metal.
"Wu Siduo!", Gu Yue called out. With no hesitation, Wu Siduo quickly got up from her meditation and ran up to Gu Yue.
If previous event where Gu Yue working without Wu Siduo made it look like there was some enimosity between them, Wu Siduo heeding to Gu Yue's call without hesitation made it seem like they had excellent team work.
Gu Yue then proceeded to discuss with Wu Siduo, explaining some complex circuits in the design, while Wu Siduo listened attentively. With that, the two stepped back from the completed design, and called out Ye Xinglan, and just like Wu Siduo, rushed her way to the counter to discuss about the design.
By now, 45 minutes has elapsed.
"What now?", Ye Xinglan asked in frustration.
"Let's do our part. Later we can make him treat us ", Gu Yue spoke nonchalantly.
"You seem to go easy on him too much, Gu Yue", Wu Siduo voiced her thoughts. "You are actually spoiling him"
"I think she is being little hard on him now", Ye Xinglan chuckled.
"What do you mean?", Wu Siduo asked.
"The biggest punishment you could give Tang Wulin would be to either leave him hungry or make him spend his money. That guy might be the biggest money grubber and glutton in whole outer court"
This made all three of them have a light laugh, relieving their stress a bit. The light atmosphere around them confused the spectators, who saw the laughing and chatting.
"Bhy dhidh I beel the chills bhen I just arrived?(why did I feel the chills when I just arrived?)", a muffled voice echoed behind the girls, attracting the attention of everyone. The space distorted and a figure suddenly appeared in a flash.
His uniform was disheveled, his long hair was also a mess. It was obvious he came down in a hurry. A large meat bun was stuffed in his mouth, making people wonder how it even fit inside his mouth.
But despite his appearance, he was giving off a rich feeling of life and natural energy.
*SIGH*
Again, series of relieved sigh echoed across the arena. This was by the students of class 1 again. Their always late class rep has finally arrived!