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In the Sun-Moon Empire, at the Seventh Legion's base.
A man dressed in luxurious attire, clearly of high status, slapped the table.
"It's been a day past the agreed-upon time. Where are they?" he demanded.
Facing him was a man in military uniform, the general here.
Despite his high status in the legion, he still had to lower his head in front of the well-dressed man.
"My lord, those people haven't emerged from the Extreme North. It's highly likely they won't come out at all..." The general lowered his head, his voice subdued.
Clatter!
Items on the table were swept to the ground by the well-dressed man, glassware shattering.
"You're telling me now they won't come out? It was your information about the Ten Thousand year old Ice Marrow that led us here! I sent a Rank 7 Soul Engineer with them, and now you tell me they won't come out?"
"He may be a Rank 7 Soul Engineer, but he's not just some cabbage! Besides his status as a Soul Engineer, he's also a Rank 7 Soul Saint!"
"You must answer for this!"
The general was frightened, kneeling directly on the ground. "Yes, my lord, I will certainly give you an explanation."
"My men were sent out yesterday to investigate. It won't be long before we receive news."
"How long is 'not long'?" The well-dressed man's gaze was fixed on the general, hidden anger in his eyes seemed to want to incinerate the man.
"Well, we're quite far from the Extreme North. It will take at least ten days..."
"Heh, five days. If I don't get news within five days, you'll present yourself to me," the man said coldly.
Bang!
The door was kicked open, and the furious man stormed out, leaving the room with only the general.
The general brushed the dust off his knees, his face grim as he stood up.
"Five days? They can't even reach the Extreme North in five days, so what's the point of the investigation?"
The general was furious, but what could he do? Apart from following the man's instructions, he had no other options.
Back at Shrek Academy again, Shui Wuya couldn't help but sigh.
He had only said he would search for a soul ring, but he ended up going to the family's residence, then took them to the Ice God's Secret Realm.
After arranging for his clan in the Ice God's Secret Realm, they searched for the Snow Emperor in the Extreme North, then dug up the Ten thousand year old Ice Marrow.
Going back and forth, a month had passed in no time.
Shui Wuya let Han Feng return to their dormitory on his own; he first went to find Yan Shaozhe. Returning to the academy, he had to inform Yan Shaozhe about it.
Knock knock knock.
"Come in."
Yan Shaozhe was frowning; time was passing, and it was time to form the Shrek Reserve Team.
However, the list was giving him some trouble.
"Principal, I'm back," Shui Wuya said as he entered.
The familiar voice made Yan Shaozhe look up. Seeing Shui Wuya's face, his furrowed brow suddenly relaxed, and he became excited.
"Shui Wuya, your return is perfect!" Yan Shaozhe was excited.
"The academy is planning to form the Shrek Reserve Team, which will represent the academy in the continent-wide Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."
"Joining the reserve team will provide you with more resources than even the core disciples, including training resources and guidance from teachers, all at a higher level."
"Your strength is not just among the new students; even among the older students, you're quite strong. I intend to have you join the reserve team. What do you think?" Yan Shaozhe looked at Shui Wuya expectantly.
The Shrek Reserve Team could also be called the future Shrek Seven Devils.
Once chosen, it was unlikely to change unless something unexpected happened. Yan Shaozhe really hoped Shui Wuya would agree.
Shui Wuya pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
"Sorry, Principal, I don't want to join."
Joining the Shrek Academy Reserve Team might bring many benefits, but undoubtedly, it would also further tie him to Shrek Academy.
Shui Wuya had a clear understanding of himself.
As the current head of the Shui Clan, he knew he would definitely leave Shrek Academy in the future and return to his clan.
Firstly, as the head of the Shui Clan, getting too close to Shrek Academy would send out a certain signal.
This could potentially cause trouble for both his family and himself.
"I just want to be an ordinary student at Shrek Academy. I'm sorry."
To be fair, Yan Shaozhe had treated Shui Wuya very well. Not everyone could take leave so easily, and many of the information resources Shui Wuya could access required certain conditions, but Yan Shaozhe never restricted him.
Being rejected by Shui Wuya, Yan Shaozhe was surprised at first, but quickly understood.
He knew Shui Wuya's identity was extraordinary, so it was understandable that he didn't want to join the reserve team.
But he was still very disappointed.
"I see. Well, apart from this matter, there's nothing else. You can go back to class now. Of course, it's okay if you don't go today."
Shui Wuya nodded and left the office.
During the time he was talking to Yan Shaozhe, news of his return had already reached the ears of many interested parties.
Such as Xu Sanshi.
Coming out of the office, Shui Wuya hadn't walked far when he saw Xu Sanshi walking towards him.
Xu Sanshi's face immediately showed a look of grievance upon seeing Shui Wuya. He hurriedly ran up to him, "Boss, Boss, the ice ball you gave me was ruined by Ma Xiaotao. You have to help me out..."
Xu Sanshi's voice was tearful, causing Water Wuya to instinctively take a step back, frowning, "What's going on?"
Unaware of Shui Wuya's reaction, Xu Sanshi cried to him, "Boss, Boss, I was concentrating on melting the ice ball during class, but Ma Xiaotao rushed in and directly took the ice ball from me."
"Boss, you have to give me another ice ball. It's really not my fault; it's all Ma Xiaotao, she's so unreasonable!"
Before his words had finished, a figure descended.
"Take a look at who's behind you first." Shui Wuya raised an eyebrow.
Xu Sanshi suddenly stopped crying, full of confusion. Behind him? Who?
He turned his head, suddenly feeling a chill all over his body, as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his body stiffened, "X... Xiaotao sis?"
"Sis Xiaotao, I have something to do, I'll leave first."
Xu Sanshi dared not look directly at Ma Xiaotao, quickly finding an excuse and fleeing.
Watching Xu Sanshi run away quickly, disappearing in the blink of an eye, Ma Xiaotao completely ignored him.
"Wuya, you're finally back. The academy is currently forming the Shrek Reserve Team. Your return is just in time. Let me take you to find the principal and get you arranged in." Ma Xiaotao said to Shui Wuya.
She had rushed over as soon as she heard Shui Wuya had returned.
Shui Wuya could feel Ma Xiaotao's concern, she really was considering him, but he shook his head all the same.
"Sister Xiaotao, the principal has already talked to me about this matter, and I refused him." Shui Wuya said.
"What? You refused?" Ma Xiaotao widened her eyes.
(End of Chapter)