Chapter 144: Zhang Lexuan
Mu En looked at Du Qianjue, who was all smiles, and couldn't help but shake his head with a mix of laughter and tears. "I like it, incredibly so," said Mu En, though he clearly didn't care much about formalities, chuckling softly. "As long as the senior likes it."
After a moment of thought, Mu En took out a palm-sized box from his storage soul device and handed it to Du Qianjue. "Since you've given me a gift, as a senior, I naturally can't be stingy. This will serve as my gift to you." Mu En stroked his beard gently.
"Thank you, senior," Du Qianjue said with a smile, taking the box without looking at its contents and immediately storing it in his own soul device. Seeing this, Mu En didn't say much more and continued chatting with Du Qianjue.
Soon, a graceful figure landed beside the three of them. The woman was not as tall as Xue Linglong, just over 1.7 meters, but her slim, delicate body was elegantly highlighted by a light purple dress, with a silk belt at the waist making her figure appear even more slender. Her beautiful, serene face always carried a gentle smile.
"Master Mu," the woman greeted Mu En respectfully.
"Ah, Lexuan is here," Mu En looked at Zhang Lexuan, his eyes showing a mix of satisfaction and regret, sighing softly in his heart.
"Is there anything you need, Master Mu?" Zhang Lexuan asked with a smile.
Putting aside his thoughts, Mu En turned his gaze to Du Qianjue and said with a smile, "Lexuan, let me introduce you. This is the current young sect master of the Ben Ti Sect and the recently famed number one genius of the younger generation, Du Qianjue."
Zhang Lexuan raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at Du Qianjue and the woman beside him, Xue Linglong, nodding politely in greeting. Du Qianjue nodded back.
"These two are visiting our Shrek Academy. Lexuan, please show them around the academy and then arrange accommodations for them on Sea God Island," Mu En's voice was warm. "Also, they will be attending the Sea God Matchmaking Festival in a few days."
"Yes, Master Mu," Zhang Lexuan bowed in response. As the senior sister of the Inner Court, she was well aware of Mu En's status. When it came to tasks arranged by him, she knew better than to ask why and focused on executing them diligently.
Watching the obedient and gentle Zhang Lexuan, Mu En sighed again in his heart, regretting two things more than once. One was making Zhang Lexuan agree to be Beibei's child bride, and the other was letting Beibei join Tang Ya's Tang Sect, leaving Zhang Lexuan deeply in love with Beibei, who had instead fallen for Tang Ya, leaving Zhang alone to uphold her promise.
" Qianjue, may I call you that?" Mu En asked with a smile.
"Of course, Master Mu. You are not only a senior but also an old friend of my great-grandfather, so naturally, you may address me so," Du Qianjue nodded.
"Very well, then let Lexuan accompany you around the academy. I shall not disturb you further," Mu En said, looking towards Zhang Lexuan. "With Lexuan, the chief of our Shrek Inner Court with you, you will not be neglected."
Mu En's arrangements were truly thorough. Finding no equivalent in status to the Snow Emperor, he set standards by Du Qianjue 's position—Du Qianjue, the young sect master of the Body Sect, and Zhang Lexuan, potentially the next head of Shrek Academy or even the Sea God Pavilion. In terms of status, she was not inferior to Du Qianjue.
As for strength, Du Qianjue was currently a Soul Saint at level 77, while Zhang Lexuan was a Soul Douluo at level 85. The gap in their strengths wasn't significant, and both were young, which facilitated communication without much generational gap.
Even Du Qianjue couldn't find fault with Mu En's arrangements, which had significantly improved his view of Shrek. It was clear that Mu En intended to strengthen the relationship between Du Qianjue and Shrek, especially since Shrek had been facing many difficulties lately.
Looking at the trio's retreating figures, Mu En let out a light sigh, closed his eyes, and basked in the sun, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.
"What would you prefer to see first, the outer or inner court?" Zhang Lexuan asked Du Qianjue and Xue Linglong, smiling.
"Isn't it just the start of the school year? I've heard that Shrek has unique insights into cultivating soul masters. Could you show us this year's freshmen?" Du Qianjue asked, holding Xue Linglong's hand, both smiling warmly.
Zhang Lexuan's gaze flickered. Through Du Qianjue 's smile, she seemed to see another gentle and refined young boy. Since someone left, that boy's face had never again shown a smile.
"Of course, please follow me," sighed Zhang Lexuan internally, but quickly adjusted her mood and gestured for them to follow her.
Du Qianjue and Xue Linglong walked beside Zhang Lexuan, listening as she introduced Shrek Academy's layout. Compared to the ancient charm of the Body Sect, located atop a mountain, Shrek, as an academy, had a more modern architectural style, reminiscent of the Daybreak Empire on Earth.
(End of Chapter)
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