"Hehe, you haven't lost your memory, have you, Du Busi?" Mu En sat in the top chair of the hall, looking warmly at Huo Yuhao.
"But, child, tell me honestly, were you really in life-threatening danger?"
Hearing Mu En's words, Huo Yuhao was startled. Du Busi had just heard Mu En's voice transmission, which meant Mu En's spiritual power could envelop the entire Shrek City.
Although Huo Yuhao, with the help of Yaolao, could block Mu En's spiritual monitoring, the traces left from the schemes he set up for Dai Huabin and Zhou Yi could not escape the eyes of this Dragon God Douluo.
Seeing Huo Yuhao fall silent, Xuan Zi also realized that he had been played by Huo Yuhao once again.
It was likely that everything that happened in the hotel was orchestrated by Huo Yuhao to trap Zhou Yi and the White Tiger Duke's mansion.
"Although I don't know you, you are indeed wiser than Xuan Zi." Huo Yuhao chuckled.
"The White Tiger Duke's men who attacked me numbered six, one Soul Emperor and five Soul Kings. Those five Soul Kings are willing to testify and have already been sent out of Shrek City by me."
"But you are wrong about one thing. If the sect master hadn't arrived in time, I would have indeed been in life-threatening danger."
Of course, that was under the condition of not using Tian Meng's Finger and the heavenly martial skill, Ghost Possession, Huo Yuhao added in his mind.
"Hehe, okay." Mu En smiled faintly and said no more. But Huo Yuhao knew that the assassination scene had already been entirely taken in by Mu En.
In other words, if Du Busi hadn't sensed the need to come to his rescue, those assassins from the White Tiger Duke's mansion would have faced the divine justice of Sea God's Light.
Wise as Mu En was, he must have noticed Huo Yuhao's reaction during the assassination attempt, realizing that Huo Yuhao's responses were not those of an ordinary young soul master. He was familiar with the assassins' moves and intentions, playing them like a fiddle.
Would such a Huo Yuhao deliberately put himself in danger? Or, since he had detected the assassination attempt, why didn't he just turn back to Shrek Academy? The only explanation was that Huo Yuhao had cards up his sleeve against these assassins!
"Du Busi, you must have something to say since you wanted to see me. Speak," Mu En said to Du Busi.
"Although Yuhao wasn't hurt this time, the danger was real. I can't leave him in Shrek City." Du Busi said blandly. "All previous agreements are void. I'm taking Yuhao back to the Heavenly Soul Empire."
Xuan Zi was immediately unwilling to let this happen. He still had plans to recruit Huo Yuhao and didn't want to abandon them halfway.
"Old Poison, do you think Shrek Academy is your home? Come and go as you please?"
Du Busi immediately stood up, staring down Xuan Zi without yielding an inch.
"Xuanzi, dare to say that again?"
The tension between Du Busi and Xuan Zi was palpable, seemingly ready for another showdown. At this moment, Mu En spoke.
"Du Busi, I know you're angry. If you want to take Huo Yuhao away, I won't stop you."
Du Busi was taken aback, asking, "Dragon God Douluo, do you mean it?"
Xuan Lao hurriedly interrupted, "Elder Mu, this cannot be!"
"It's true that Shrek Academy is at fault here. I will have Shaozhe negotiate with the Star Luo Empire and the White Tiger Duke's mansion for appropriate penalties." Elder Mu waved his hand. "Since we violated the agreement, you can take Huo Yuhao away, Du Busi."
"But remember what's coming up. If you take Huo Yuhao back to the Body Sect, will he miss this grand event?"
"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament?" Du Busi pondered, then exclaimed. "You want Yuhao to participate?"
The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament had a long history, dating back to the era of the Spirit Hall over ten thousand years ago. Initially called the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, the name changed with the rise of the Sun Moon Empire known for their use of soul tools.
Sun Moon Empire: "Really, throwing a party and not inviting us?"
"Not as a main team member, but as a reserve to broaden the knowledge of outer court students," Mu En nodded.
"Of course, Huo Yuhao won't be directly placed in the reserve team. That wouldn't be fair. But I believe with his strength, he can earn his spot through the selection process to compete in the Star Luo Empire."
Shrek Academy traditionally chose participants from the inner court, known as the contemporary Shrek Seven Devils, which Du Busi was aware of.
"Du Busi, I have no objection if you want to take Huo Yuhao away. But in my opinion, let him participate in the tournament first. This tournament is a rare opportunity for any young soul master. Missing it would be a great loss for him, don't you think?" Mu En said gently.
"Hmm," Du Busi was now hesitant. Mu En's reasoning was sound, and he couldn't find a rebuttal.
He could place Huo Yuhao in the Heavenly Soul Empire's team, but the top two spots were always taken by Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy. Being with the likely champions was better than being an inconspicuous third or fourth place.
"Yuhao, what do you think?" Du Busi asked Huo Yuhao.
A glint flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes. He didn't want to miss this grand event of the soul master world. In the original story, the protagonist gained many cheats and opportunities during this tournament, and he had no reason to forgo them.
"Sect master, I have no objections," Huo Yuhao smiled.
After pondering for a while, Du Busi finally made a decision. He looked seriously at Mu En and said, "Dragon God Douluo, since you said so, I agree to this."
"But you must guarantee that after the tournament, Yuhao can return to the Body Sect without any interference from Shrek Academy."
Mu En nodded, "I swear by the Sea God, Shrek Academy will not interfere with Huo Yuhao's choices."
"Also, on the way to the Star Luo Empire, a Title Douluo or higher must protect Yuhao. If Shrek Academy cannot provide this, our Body Sect will."
Xuan Zi snorted, impatiently, "Rest assured, I will personally guard them along the way. With me, a Super Douluo, as a bodyguard, do you think the boy will face any danger?"
Du Busi also snorted. Although Xuan Zi wasn't his match, his strength was among the top in the soul master world. With his protection, the Shrek Academy team shouldn't face any issues.
"And one last, most important point. Huo Yuhao is now no longer part of Shrek Academy; he belongs entirely to the Body Sect. During the tournament, you cannot force him to act in Shrek's name, and he has the right not to identify as a Shrek Academy member."
"Agree to this, and I will leave now!"