Douluo Jueshi: Who let him join Shrek!

Jing Hongchen's expression changed, but it quickly softened again.

He looked at Mingjiang and said calmly, "Although you have lied to me all these years, I still know you to some extent. You brought Xiaoxiao and Xiaomeng to Shrek Academy, how could you let them be bullied? You are the honorary pavilion master of the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy!"

He knew Jiang Ming quite well; if Jiang Ming didn't value gratitude, he would have died countless times over the years.

With Jiang Ming's strength, killing a level nine Soul Master wouldn't be difficult.

Mingjiang paused for a second. Although he was just an avatar, he knew that Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen would not be bullied after arriving at Shrek Academy.

Although the two countries are hostile, they had spent some time in the inner courtyard of Shrek Academy and did not directly participate in the war, so Shrek Academy would not exclude them.

Even if someone were to use the siblings' identity as members of the Sun Moon Empire to target them, Jiang Ming would definitely stop them.

"Sigh, Master Hongchen really sees things clearly. However, I still suggest you go to Shrek Academy as well. After Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen go to Shrek, I can indeed guarantee that they won't be bullied, but as their grandfather, if something happens to you here, they definitely won't stay obediently at Shrek. At that time..."

Mingjiang said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen fell silent.

He understands Jiang Ming, and he understands his grandchildren even better.

If something happens to him in Mingdu, the two of them will definitely come back here.

If he died at Jiang Ming's hands, the two siblings wouldn't have an easy time at Shrek Academy. If he died at Xu Tianran's hands, when the two siblings returned to Mingdu to seek revenge, they wouldn't be able to defeat Xu Tianran.
"I might not meet with any mishap in Mingdu."

When Jing Hongchen said this, she herself didn't have much confidence.

Xu Tianran is now very sensitive to his attitude. When Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen were in Xu Tianran's hands before, Xu Tianran at least had some leverage over them.

But now that this weakness is gone, although Xu Tianran doesn't know it yet, Xu Tianran will definitely be more wary of him!

This kind of day
Jing Hongchen recalled the days he spent manufacturing level-nine fixed-position soul-guided cannonballs in the laboratory deep within Mingde Hall after stepping down as the head of Mingde Hall, and his hands clenched involuntarily.

This is not the treatment a peak level nine Soul Master should receive!
Moreover, he truly couldn't see when this defensiveness would end; perhaps it would never end!

If it never ends, will he have to live under Xu Tianran's control forever?

Or should we wait until Xu Tianran is killed by Jiang Ming before liberating him?
Will he fall into another vortex by then?
Also, when Xu Tianran is dealing with Jiang Ming, will he use him as a shield?

One question after another kept popping into his mind. In fact, he had the answers to many of these questions in his heart, but he was just unable to make a choice and instinctively avoided the answer.

He served as the head of Mingde Hall for many years! He served as the dean of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy for many years!

If he were to go to Shrek Academy, the impact on the Sun Moon Empire would be unimaginable.

That basically means that he has completely fallen out with Xu Tianran!

He closed his eyes, his thoughts churning and colliding wildly.

Seeing Jing Hongchen's hesitation, Mingjiang spoke softly:
“Master of the Red Dust Hall, Shrek Academy is just an academy; it does not belong to any country.”

Jing Hongchen didn't open his eyes, and said in a heavy voice, "But Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Empire are enemies!"

Mingjiang smiled and said, "Yes, but this is only temporary. No one can predict the future. And as long as there is no war, will Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Empire really be enemies?"

The current hostile relationship between the Sun Moon Empire and Shrek Academy is largely due to the Sun Moon Empire's actions in instigating war.

Just like thousands of years ago when the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent clashed, the Sun Moon Continent directly launched an invasion and attack on the Douluo Continent.

It was precisely because of this that the major empires on the Douluo Continent united, and even Shrek Academy gathered many titled Douluo powerhouses to resist the Sun Moon Empire.

It was around that time that the relationship between the Sun Moon Empire and Shrek Academy became hostile.

But what if the Sun Moon Continent hadn't invaded the Douluo Continent, but instead engaged in some relatively friendly exchanges?
In that case, would Shrek Academy still be an enemy of the Sun Moon Empire?
Obviously not.

Therefore, whether or not they are hostile depends on whether the Sun and Moon Empire will launch a war.

Jing Hongchen could understand this as well.

Silence fell over the living room once again.

After an unknown amount of time, Jing Hongchen slowly opened her eyes.

This time, his eyes were filled with determination.

"What has the Master of the Red Dust Hall decided?"

Mingjiang looked towards the Mirror of the Mortal World.

Jing Hongchen sighed softly, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders:
"I suppose if I don't agree, you should have other ways to make me leave Mingdu, right? In that case, let's go. I'm tired too."

He didn't want to do this with Xu Tianran anymore; it was too exhausting.

Upon hearing this, Mingjiang smiled slightly.

"Master Hongchen, a wise decision. By the way, I said that if you go to Shrek Academy, he will help you break through your cultivation level. With your foundation, if you break through to level 95, you should have a good chance of becoming a level 10 Soul Master, right?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen was clearly stunned.

Compared to Xu Tianran's constant wariness of him over the years, the conditions offered by Jiang Ming were truly tempting.

Indeed, whether it was him, Ye Yulin, or Kong Deming, they had all reached the end of the path to becoming level nine soul masters. The only thing troubling them was their cultivation level!

Once they break through level 95, becoming a level 10 Soul Master is just a matter of time.

"Let's not talk about that now. Since we're leaving, let's hurry up and set off. Maybe we can still catch up with Xiaoxiao and Xiaomeng."

Now that the decision has been made, Jing Hongchen will no longer hesitate.

If you want to leave, it's better to leave sooner rather than later. Once Xu Tianran discovers you, it will be difficult to leave.

Currently, there are still no fewer than ten level-nine Soul Masters in Mingdu!
He was indeed a level nine peak Soul Master, but even that couldn't stop so many people.

At that moment, the voice transmission device in his hand suddenly rang.

Jing Hongchen's expression changed, and he signaled Mingjiang to be quiet before connecting the voice transmission device.

A few seconds later, he hung up the voice communication device.

He looked at Mingjiang and said in a deep voice, "The message from Mingde Hall is that His Majesty wants me to return to the Mingde Hall laboratory now."

In fact, Jing Hongchen was not surprised. When he heard Mingjiang say that Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen had been brought out, he knew that Xu Tianran's surveillance of him would become stronger and stronger.

He just didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

Keep in mind that less than a day has passed since he left the Mingde Hall laboratory! And yet, Xu Tianran still summoned him to the palace!
Mingjiang frowned slightly and asked, "What are the Red Dust Hall Master's thoughts?"

Jing Hongchen sighed and said, "Since I've already decided to go to Shrek Academy with you, I naturally won't go back on my word. Let's set off as soon as possible. If I don't go to Mingde Hall, His Majesty will definitely send someone to look for me."

After saying that, Jing Hongchen didn't pack anything and walked straight towards the door.

Bang bang bang!
Just then, a knocking sound rang out on the door.

Mingjiang and Jing Hongchen's expressions changed immediately, and they prepared for battle. Jing Hongchen gestured for Mingjiang to hide first; going to Shrek Academy with Mingjiang was a decision he had just made, and Xu Tianran couldn't possibly know so quickly.

Soon, Mingjiang went into hiding.

Jing Hongchen's expression returned to calm. He opened the door, only to see a figure dressed in palace attire at the entrance.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Jing Hongchen's expression was one of utter surprise.

"Your Majesty, what brings you to my place?"

The person standing at the door was none other than the Empress of the Sun Moon Empire, Orange!

Orange smiled gently: "Master of the Red Dust Hall, won't you invite me in for a seat?"

Ju Zi was once a member of Mingde Hall, and at that time Jing Hongchen was the head of Mingde Hall, so it was reasonable for her to call Jing Hongchen the head of the hall.

"This"

If it were any other time, and the Empress herself were to visit, he would have already welcomed her inside.

But now, the Mingjiang River is here.
After hesitating for a second, Jing Hongchen nodded and stepped aside to let Ju Zi in.

As Ju Zi entered, Jing Hongchen took a quick look around and noticed that Ju Zi seemed to have come alone.

This is clearly unreasonable. Even if everything is simplified when the empress travels, there should still be a team of guards protecting her.

Clearly, this time it was Orange who came to see him alone.

After entering the room, Orange sat down on the sofa quite naturally.

When she saw the tea on the coffee table, the expression on her pretty face changed slightly.

"Master Hongchen, do you have other guests?"

Jing Hongchen said calmly, "Yes, I've been in the laboratory at Mingde Hall for a month or two. After I came out, some old friends came to check on me."

As he spoke, he walked to the opposite side of the orange and poured it a fresh cup of tea.

Upon hearing this, the tense expression on Orange's face relaxed slightly.

She could hear the complaint in Jing Hongchen's tone, but that was perfectly normal.

The original head of Mingde Hall was sent to the laboratory for one or two months at a time, under constant surveillance, and his grandchildren were also placed under house arrest. It's impossible not to feel resentment.

She came here to ease Jing Hongchen's resentment.

"Master Hongchen, you've worked hard."

Ju Zi took the tea that Jing Hongchen handed her and said softly.

Jing Hongchen remained silent; this was not a grudge that could be quelled by simply saying "you've worked hard."

"The Empress came to see me specifically; is this at His Majesty's behest?"

Jing Hongchen looked at Ju Zi and said in a deep voice.

Ju Zi shook her head and said, "It's not Your Majesty's intention. It's just that I have some things I'd like to discuss with the Master of the Red Dust Hall."

As she spoke, Ju Zi put down her tea without taking a sip, but her movements were very elegant and gave no one the feeling of discomfort.

"I know that the Master of the Red Dust Hall harbors resentment. I have come here today to represent His Majesty and clarify things with him."

In fact, the relationship between Ju Zi and Jing Hongchen was not very good. Before Ju Zi became the empress, he was not even at Jing Hongchen's level.

But now she has to find Jing Hongchen.

The reason is simple: the Sun Moon Empire has many level nine soul masters, but there are only three level nine peak soul masters, especially those level nine peak soul masters with great influence.

One is Kong Deming, the head of the Imperial Offering Hall and the founder of Mingde Hall.

One is Ye Yulin, the absolute king of high-altitude soul tools, the number one in this field!
Another one is Jing Hongchen, who served as the head of Mingde Hall for many years. At the same time, his own soul tool skills are also top-notch, and he has trained many advanced soul masters.

These three individuals are the three towering figures in the Soul Master realm of the Sun Moon Empire.

Now that Ye Yulin has fallen, and Kong Deming's conversation with Jiang Ming has caused Xu Tianran's attitude towards Kong Deming to become problematic again.

At this point, it would be very difficult to keep Jing Hongchen under house arrest in Mingde Hall.

Of course, it would be very difficult to dispel Xu Tianran's suspicions about Jing Hongchen. It would be good enough if Xu Tianran's current condition didn't worsen. Persuading Xu Tianran would be difficult and too risky.

Therefore, starting with Jing Hongchen is a relatively easy approach.

If she can persuade Jing Hongchen, she can then talk to Xu Tianran and get Jing Hongchen to come out of seclusion again, which can at least stabilize the situation in Mingdu.

Then she will be able to confidently go to the border to command the army in battle.

But before she could speak, a figure suddenly appeared behind her.

"Long time no see, Orange."

Mingjiang walked over from behind Ju Zi, sat down next to her, and turned his head to look at her.

Instantly, Orange's body tensed up, and her pupils contracted sharply.

"Mingjiang!"

As if she had thought of something, she immediately looked at Jing Hongchen.

"Jing Hongchen, you!"

She stopped addressing him as "Master of the Red Dust Hall," clearly indicating that she had realized something.

Mingjiang smiled and said, "Ju Zi, don't be so surprised. Now that you're here, why don't you stay?"

As he spoke, Mingjiang's eyes narrowed, and he unleashed a mental attack!
Ju Zi has a high status, but her cultivation level is not very high. Even though she has a level nine soul tool protecting her, it is not enough against Ming Jiang.

Orange fainted instantly.

Upon seeing this, Jing Hongchen frowned: "What are you trying to do?"

Mingjiang glanced at Ju Zi, who had fainted on the sofa, and said softly, "Since Ju Zi has come to our door, of course we'll take her with us!"

After saying that, Mingjiang took out a piece of paper and began to write on it.

Soon, the room was empty except for a piece of paper on the coffee table.

Several hours later, the imperial guards who came looking for the empress arrived here, found the paper, and quickly took it back to the palace.

Xu Tianran took the paper from the trembling Imperial Guard commander; it contained only a brief sentence.

"I've taken your empress with me. I'll return her to you when she's no longer needed." (End of Chapter)