For the next few days, Wu Jin didn't come to see Xia Yi.
Occasionally, Leng Yaozhu would visit Zhang Huanyun to discuss the future plans of the Blood God Legion.
However, she would always return every evening.
This allowed Xia Yi to truly enjoy the pleasures of being with a pair of women.
During these days, Leng Yaozhu's understanding of the Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon) advanced by leaps and bounds, and there was even a moment when Xia Yi could feel the undeniable and imposing dignity emanating from her.
As for Leng Yulai, Xia Yi realized that he had previously underestimated her.
Compared to the imposing and growing presence of Leng Yaozhu, she seemed much more restrained and composed, her true strength hidden.
Although she was only a semi-god, one level lower than Leng Yaozhu, Xia Yi felt that she could be just as strong as Leng Yaozhu, if not even stronger.
Her Dark Phoenix Wings, etched with countless inscriptions, made Xia Yi feel dizzy just by looking at them.
They were no less impressive than Leng Yaozhu's Yellow Emperor Sword.
What could be said about her?
She seemed to be intentionally hiding her abilities, not wanting to overshadow Leng Yaozhu.
Or perhaps, she was deliberately nurturing Leng Yaozhu, hoping for her to shine on her own.
This was the feeling that Xia Yi had.
But Xia Yi believed that Leng Yaozhu had also sensed this.
However, neither of them had openly acknowledged it.
Thinking back, ever since Leng Yulai had returned, everything she had done seemed to be for Leng Yaozhu.
Knowing Xia Yi's potential, she had done everything in her power to bring him and Leng Yaozhu together.
When there were problems between Xia Yi and Leng Yaozhu, she would intervene to mediate.
Faced with such a sister, all Leng Yaozhu could feel was gratitude.
She had never doubted herself. Since both Leng Yulai and Xia Yi wanted her to shine brightly, she would do so, and in the process, she would also release the restrained light of Leng Yulai.
Now, Leng Yaozhu possessed both the strength and the courage to do so.
Although she had been trapped in the Endless Mountain Range and unable to leave easily, her name as the Sky Phoenix Douluo still resounded across the continent.
Now that the Abyssal Plane threat was resolved, Leng Yaozhu could truly spread her wings and soar.
The week-long celebration of the Blood God Legion soon came to an end, and representatives from the Sun and Moon Federation arrived at the Endless Mountains to personally commend the Blood God Legion for its contributions in combating the Abyssal Plane.
Because the Blood God Legion had "defeated" the Abyssal Plane, all active soldiers of the Blood God Legion were promoted by one rank.
Furthermore, the Sun and Moon Federation allowed any soldier of the Blood God Legion who wished to retire to do so at any time.
For those who did not wish to retire, the Sun and Moon Federation granted them a full year of leave, with the condition that they would report back to the capital after a year to help reorganize the Blood God Legion.
Such benefits were unprecedented in the military.
However, the Blood God Legion had protected the Abyssal Passage for so many years, and with the collapse of the Abyss, these benefits were well-deserved.
Long Yeyue was the first to leave, bringing the Shrek Academy members with her.
She had no desire to stay in the Blood God Legion for even a moment.
She was headed back to Shrek City to find a way to rebuild Shrek Academy.
"Legion Commander, see you again in a year." The highest-ranking members of the Blood God Legion at this moment were Leng Yaozhu and Zhang Huanyun, but the one with the greatest prestige was undoubtedly Leng Yaozhu.
Leng Yaozhu had not often made direct moves within the Blood God Legion, but every time she did, it had been of great significance.
"These people are all going back. The continent will stir again. I really don't understand what the Federation is thinking," Zhang Huanyun sighed.
"Stirring brings vitality, doesn't it? Guan Yue, what do you think?" Chen Xinjie laughed heartily. In fact, many of these policies had been his suggestions to the Sun and Moon Federation.
Long Yeyue was a scapegoat, and only this way could she leave the Blood God Legion openly.
Returning to Shrek City, the rescue efforts for Shrek Academy and Tang Sect were still not finished, but they were nearing their conclusion.
Upon returning to Shrek City, Long Yeyue immediately found the underground secret chamber secretly built by Shrek Academy.
As expected, all the students of the inner academy were inside.
Yun Ming had risked everything to stay there in order to protect the students in the secret chamber.
He hoped to rebuild Shrek Academy once they had grown.
Long Yeyue also secretly contacted Cao Dezhi and Zang Xin.
Now, Shrek Academy had to unite every possible force.
After some discussions, Long Yeyue was astonished to find that, aside from the students in the secret chamber of Shrek Academy, there were other surviving students.
Tang Wulin!
According to Cao Dezhi and Zang Xin, Tang Wulin had been saved by the Master of the Plane.
"It was the Master of the Plane who revealed his presence in the Blood God Legion. He actually intervened to save Wulin. It seems that the Master of the Plane has a special interest in Shrek Academy," Long Yeyue said with joy. She immediately ordered the inner academy students in the secret chamber to remain hidden while she led the powerful forces from the Blood God Legion to find Tang Wulin.
Tang Wulin was now on the Douling Continent, as the Tang Sect could no longer stay on the Douluo Continent. Originally, Cao Dezhi and Zang Xin had planned to rebuild the Tang Sect in the Eight Kings Domain.
But just as they were about to do so, two extreme Douluos appeared in the Eight Kings Domain, and with the help of the empty-seeing powers of the Xin Yue Fox Sisters, they had no way to escape.
Thus, Cao Dezhi and Zang Xin had gathered the remaining forces of the Tang Sect and hidden on the most inconspicuous Douling Continent.
Though the Douling Continent had also been unified by the Sun and Moon Federation, the remaining forces of the Sun and Moon Federation on the continent were clearly unable to deal with the Tang Sect division.
Tang Wulin had been saved by the Master of the Plane, and there must be something about him that the Master of the Plane valued. Long Yeyue did not want Cao Dezhi and Zang Xin to take him from her.
Upon hearing about Tang Wulin, she immediately set off for the Douling Continent.
"Where is Wulin?" Long Yeyue asked anxiously as soon as she saw Cao Dezhi and Zang Xin.
"He's with A San. After the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy suffered such great misfortune, the child has been under a lot of stress and has been training recklessly. He's off having a sparring session with A San," Cao Dezhi said, lowering his head.
"Take me to see him." Long Yeyue said in a low voice.
"Follow me!" Cao Dezhi and Zang Xin led her to a small mountain village.
Looking around, there were only rows of thatched huts. Not even brick houses were visible.
Long Yeyue could sense that there were several Tang Sect spies hidden around, so this place was definitely the Tang Sect's headquarters.
"When did the Tang Sect fall to this point?" Long Yeyue asked in a deep voice.
"Now, the Tang Sect is tightening its belt. All funds are being redirected to the research department for weapons production. The Tang Sect will rise again," Cao Dezhi said coldly.
Soon, they arrived at a thatched hut. When they opened the door, Cao Dezhi was furious. On the table was a plate of white rice. He shouted, "Didn't we say the Tang Sect would tighten its belt? Who bought rice? Don't you know the other Tang Sect disciples are eating coarse food?"
"Buying meat is one thing, but rice? This is unforgivable."
At the table, Tang Wulin and A San were both stunned. Finally, it was A San who stood up and said, "Sect Master, you're mistaken. This rice wasn't bought by me. It was delivered by the supermarket."
"Delivered by the supermarket?" Cao Dezhi was taken aback.
"Yes, it was delivered by the supermarket. Sect Master, would you like some?" A San said, offering everyone a bowl.
"If it's delivered, then it's fine." Cao Dezhi nodded and dug in without hesitation.
To set an example, he hadn't eaten white rice in a long time.
Seeing how Cao Dezhi was eating so happily, Zang Xin and Long Yeyue's group no longer hesitated either.
As they ate, Zang Xin asked, "By the way, why did the supermarket deliver rice to you?"
"Because they beat me up?" A San replied.
"They beat you?!" Zang Xin asked.
"Not only did they beat me, they also cursed me."
"They cursed you? What did they say?" Zang Xin asked.
"Well, they said... 'Damn it, you son of a b****!'"
"What did you do to deserve such harsh words?" Zang Xin asked.
"Well, it all started yesterday, when I took off my pants in the supermarket and farted."
"Ahem, may I ask, why did you take off your pants?" Zang Xin asked.
"Well, if I didn't take off my pants, what if something came out?" A San defended himself.
"I must say, you didn't just fart, you intentionally pooped!" Zang Xin remarked.
"So what? I didn't poop on the ground! I caught it with my hands," A San said proudly.
"Then how did you put your pants back on when your hands were covered in... well, you know," Zang Xin asked curiously.
"A real man doesn't sweat the small stuff. Why worry about pants at a time like that?" A San said confidently.
"I think I understand why they cursed you now, but wait... I suddenly thought of a question. When your hands were all covered in... well, you know, how did you clean them?" Zang Xin asked.
"Heh, that's easy! I was in the supermarket!" A San laughed.
"I haven't forgotten, but I suspect you might have forgotten. By the way, you should get some tissues," Zang Xin said.
"When my hands were all covered in... well, you know, how could I go grab tissues without dirtying the tissue dispenser?" A San said confidently.
"Not tissues, then how did you clean your hands?" Zang Xin asked.
"This is where my wisdom was tested. I had to clean my hands without dirtying anything!" A San said proudly, then looked at his bowl of white rice. "Have you ever heard of the Iron Sand Palm?"
"Yuck!"
"Damn it! You son of a bitch!"
(End of Chapter)