Douluo: Dragon King's Star Devouring Wings

Chapter 711 Clouds, Victims, and the Underworld
Yun Ming's wedding even alarmed Qian Gu Huang Yu. Rather than saying that, as one of the strongest people on the continent, his every move would affect the thoughts of too many people.

However, Yun Ming's actions pleased Qian Gu Huang Yu. Instead of choosing to marry into another Soul Clan, he married a woman from a commoner background.

This also means that Yun Ming has given up his ambition to dominate and has chosen to live his own quiet life.

As long as no one causes her trouble or challenges her authority, she never hesitates to express her goodwill.

She even sent her blessings to Yun Ming's wedding, which can be seen as a further declaration of reconciliation with Shrek Academy.

“Dad, but you really aren’t as powerful as the Ancient Phoenix Feather!” Yun Mengyou said matter-of-factly.

"How many times have I told you, call me Pavilion Master in the academy! Don't call me Dad!" Yun Ming said, feeling utterly exhausted.

After having children, he realized how difficult it was to raise them. Yunming remembered how well-behaved he was when he was a child.

Yun Mengyou blinked her big, bright eyes, then raised her delicate white hand and rubbed her eyes, making a tearful face.

However, no matter how much she rubbed her eyes, not a single tear fell.

So Yun Mengyou decided to use verbal attacks, saying, "I'm going to tell Mom when I get back that Dad kicked us out of the house!"

Looking at his daughter's expression of wanting to cry but unable to, Yun Ming felt both annoyed and amused. In the end, he sighed and said, for what seemed like the umpteenth time, "Never mind, never mind. Don't do it again."

Upon hearing this, Yun Mengyou felt as if she had been granted a pardon, and a smile appeared on her fair and pretty face. There was no trace of the sad and tearful look she had just had.

"Thank you, Dad. Goodbye, Dad!"

After saying that, Yun Mengyou turned around and prepared to run away.

But Yun Mengyou had barely taken two steps when Yun Ming grabbed her by the scruff of her neck.

"Wait, don't go yet. How's your marksmanship coming along with the shooting I taught you?" Yun Ming took a step back, getting angrier the more he thought about it. He decided he couldn't let his naughty daughter off the hook and decided to put her through the motions.

"I've already learned it! Uncle Guan Yue said I've learned it very well!" Yun Mengyou exclaimed.

"When has your Uncle Guan Yue not spoiled you?" Yun Ming said helplessly.

Because among the original Shrek F4, Guan Yue didn't get married, and Cao Dezhi and Zang Xin couldn't have children, so now only Yun Ming has a daughter.

Therefore, Yun Mengyou was also spoiled rotten by her uncles.

Even so, Yun Ming did not delve any further. Although Guan Yue doted on her little niece, she was absolutely meticulous when it came to cultivation.

Guan Yue said that Yun Mengyou has learned it, and that means she has truly learned it.

While Yun Ming was pleased with this, he also felt a sense of helplessness.

As Yun Ming's daughter, Yun Mengyou perfectly inherited Yun Ming's talent, and her cultivation level had already broken through to the third ring at the age of nine.

What surprised Yun Ming even more was Yun Mengyou's understanding of spear techniques; she even learned them faster than he had back then.

Yunming was originally very happy that his daughter was a genius, but the only flaw was...

Yun Mengyou greatly admired Qian Gu Huang Yu, even regarding her as her idol.

Yun Ming was so angry about his daughter's admiration for his old rival that he almost vomited blood.

"Mengyou!" Yunming asked tentatively, "You've just turned nine, and you'll be entering Shrek Academy's inner court after summer vacation. You need to set a good example!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Mengyou instantly flew into a rage, struggling violently, "I don't want to! I don't want to! I want to go to the Imperial Soul Master University!"

"I've checked the information. Students at the Imperial Soul Master University who perform well will receive personal instruction from the Ancient Phoenix Feather!"

"Qian Gu Huang Yu is no good person! She'll get you into trouble!" Yun Ming said angrily.

Although Yun Ming had given up on fighting against Qian Gu Huang Yu, it was impossible for him to say that he had no opinions about the Empress who had made Shrek Academy a pariah.

Seeing his beloved daughter about to embark on a dark and evil path, Yun Ming was heartbroken.

"Dad, I won't allow you to say that about her! You don't understand how good she is at all!" Yun Mengyou protested fiercely.

Yun Ming's lips twitched slightly. For some reason, he suddenly had the feeling that his precious daughter had been kidnapped by the blond-haired man.

"Boss, I have something I'd like to ask you. Do you have time?" With a somewhat muffled voice, Zhuoshi pushed open the door and entered.

The old man's hair and long beard were both silver-white, yet he showed no signs of decline; each hair was distinct and seemed to have a metallic sheen.

His eyes were bright and his face had strong features. Although the years had left their mark, they made him appear even more calm and resolute.

He was dressed in a traditional black robe with Chinese knot buttons, the flowing cloud patterns on the hem adding to his tall and straight posture.

Zhuo Shi did not possess the formidable cultivation of Yun Ming, who could maintain his appearance through cultivation. He currently looked like an old man.

Even so, he was still full of energy and showed no signs of lethargy. Instead, he was like an ancient sword that had been honed over time and was still sharp and gleaming.

"Grandpa Zhuoshi!" Yun Mengyou cried out for help as soon as she saw Zhuoshi arrive.

Zhuo Shi's face darkened. In reality, he was younger than Yun Ming, but because he looked old, Yun Mengyou always called him old.

But he didn't dare to agree, otherwise wouldn't that be taking advantage of Yunming?

Zhuo Shi looked closely and found that Yun Ming was holding Yun Mengyou by the back of the neck, seemingly lecturing her. He said awkwardly, "I came at the wrong time. You continue, you all continue."

Yun Ming's face darkened, and he put Yun Mengyou down, saying, "No, you've come at the right time. What's the matter? Speak."

Zhuoshi then told Yunming about Wu Changkong and his disciples coming to test Shrek Academy.

"Boss, do you think I should see him?" Zhuo Shi asked.

Yun Ming smiled calmly upon hearing this and said, "You already know the answer, don't you? Your temper is just like your disciple's, as stubborn as a donkey. If you really don't want to see him, no amount of persuasion will work."

“However,” Yun Ming changed the subject and continued, “I’d like to see just how powerful Wu Changkong’s disciple is that he doesn’t want to wait at all and insists on enrolling during the summer vacation.”

“But I heard from Shen Yi that Wu Changkong’s student is only nine years old,” Zhuo Shi said somewhat awkwardly.

Yun Ming said, "Nine years old? That's not old enough for open enrollment!"

Shrek Academy still accepts applicants at the age of twelve, just like before. However, some exceptionally talented students can apply earlier, but they are a very small minority.

Moreover, most of the students who entered early were actually admitted by invitation only.

“There must be a special reason for that. Let’s go, I’ll go with you,” Yun Ming said. “I want to go too! I want to go too!” Yun Mengyou cheered from the side.

A hint of doting flashed in Yun Ming's eyes as he patted Yun Mengyou's head and said, "Let's go, maybe he'll become your junior brother!"

...

Inside the reception room of Shrek Academy's inner courtyard, Wu Changkong paced back and forth anxiously.

Although he came full of confidence, he felt an indescribable pressure after he actually arrived at Shrek Academy.

Although he did it for the good of the academy and Wu Lin, his relationship with Shrek Academy had not yet improved, and Zhuo Shi had not forgiven him.

On the other hand, Tang Wulin is indeed involved with the Spirit Pagoda, and he is unsure whether Tang Wulin actually wants to join Shrek Academy.

Wu Changkong didn't have to wait long before the door to the reception room was pushed open.

The first to enter was naturally Yun Ming, the master of the Sea God Pavilion. Even Zhuo Shi followed behind him, and closely following Yun Ming was an incredibly beautiful little girl.

"Teacher, Pavilion Master." Wu Changkong hurriedly walked up to Yun Ming and Zhuo Shi and bowed to them.

Zhuoshi waved his hand and said, "You left so decisively back then, I'm no longer your teacher."

Yun Ming glanced at Zhuo Shi reproachfully. He had just suspected that Wu Changkong had brought students in at this time for a reason.

As soon as he entered, he sensed Tang Wulin's condition, which immediately surprised him.

Although this kid's cultivation level isn't outstanding, his soul power is extremely profound, far exceeding what someone of his cultivation level should possess.

By doing this, Zhuo Shi is likely to alienate Tang Wulin from Shrek Academy, which could result in them losing a talented individual.

Yun Ming looked at Tang Wulin and gave him a sunny yet gentle smile. "Hello, little friend. I am Yun Ming, the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion at Shrek Academy. May I introduce myself?"

Although Tang Wulin thought Yun Ming was just a bandit leader, he would have been hanged long ago if his teacher hadn't been kind-hearted.

But as the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face, and besides, the person in front of him was also involved with the dance teacher, so Tang Wulin still began to introduce himself:
"Hello, my name is Tang Wulin, I am ten years old, I live in a single room at Donghai Academy, and I am not married."

"I work at Donghai College and I always get back to my dorm before 10 a.m. every day. I don't smoke or drink alcohol."

"I go to bed before 11 p.m. and make sure I get a full 8 hours of sleep every night. Before bed, I drink a glass of warm milk and do 20 minutes of stretching exercises to relax my body before going to bed. That way, I almost always sleep through the night."

"I wake up feeling like a baby in the morning, without any fatigue or stress. The doctor said I have no abnormalities."

"Wu Lin!" Shen Yi quickly stopped Tang Wu Lin's performance. The person in front of him was the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion! He was one of the strongest people on the entire continent.

Wu Changkong quickly added, "Wu Lin's martial soul is the Blue Silver King and the Golden Clear Sky Hammer, a twin martial soul. He is now a level four blacksmith."

At Qian Gu Qingfeng's suggestion, Tang Wulin concealed his talent. Even though he was already a level 5 blacksmith, he did not go to the Blacksmith Association for the assessment, nor did he tell Wu Changkong his true level.

Even so, this still surprised Yun Ming: "A nine-year-old level four blacksmith, and with twin martial souls?"

Wu Changkong nodded seriously.

Yun Ming's eyes lit up, and his gaze towards Wu Changkong became kinder than ever before. [It seems that Xiao Changkong still cares about the academy; he's recommending his good disciple to the academy!]

[Go back and talk to Zhuoshi about his mindset; after all, he's a child we've raised since he was little, and things can't continue like this.]

Wu Changkong's lips curled up slightly. As a former inner disciple of Shrek Academy, he certainly knew how eager Shrek Academy was to find talented people.

Because Shrek Academy has a bad reputation, most people don't actually consider it their first choice.

If Shrek Academy wants to maintain its status as a super academy, it needs a sufficient number of powerful Soul Masters as its backbone.

It was only after Yun Mengyou displayed her talent that Yun Ming's heart calmed down a little. After all, his daughter's talent was no less than his own. With his full guidance and the resources of Shrek Academy, breaking through to the quasi-god level in the future would not be a problem.

By then, with a quasi-god in charge, Shrek Academy will certainly be able to maintain its status, or at least not decline.

In addition, due to the influence of the Eternal Breeze, the Spirit Pagoda monopolized the supply of Heavenly Forging Metal for a long period of time.

For the past hundred years, it has been incredibly difficult for Shrek Academy and Tang Sect to obtain Heaven-Forged Metal.

Tang Wulin, however, can perfectly solve these two pain points. Tang Wulin's talent goes without saying. The Clear Sky Hammer itself is an old-brand super martial soul, not to mention its evolved version, the Golden Clear Sky Hammer.

Tang Wulin became a level four blacksmith at the young age of nine, and he has a high probability of becoming a master blacksmith in the future.

By then, Shrek Academy will no longer be held hostage by Skyforged Metal.

You could say they've won big.

What Wu Changkong knew, Yun Ming naturally knew as well. Amidst the astonished gazes of Zhuo Shi, he crouched down, his eyes level with Tang Wulin's, and said...

"Wu Lin, would you be willing to join Shrek Academy and become my disciple?"

Wu Changkong and Shen Yi's pupils suddenly contracted. Becoming a disciple of the Sea God Pavilion Master could be said to be the ultimate wish of all Shrek people.

Tang Wulin had actually accomplished this feat before officially joining Shrek Academy.

"I'm sorry, I already have a teacher, and I won't be joining Shrek Academy," Tang Wulin said.

"Wu Lin, don't talk nonsense! Do you know whose invitation you rejected? You rejected the invitation from the Sea God Pavilion Master!"

Shen Yi quickly scolded her, saying that if she were to receive an invitation from Yun Ming, she would probably be laughing in her dreams.

Yun Ming waved his hand, stopping Shen Yi from saying anything more. He was somewhat surprised, as he had originally thought that Wu Changkong had brought Tang Wulin to Shrek Academy.

Regardless of whether Tang Wulin wants to find a teacher at Shrek Academy, he shouldn't be opposed to joining Shrek Academy.

After all, Tang Wulin was also exceptionally talented, and it wasn't impossible for someone to snatch him away beforehand. But what was unexpected was that he wasn't even willing to join Shrek Academy.

Zhuo Shi gave Wu Changkong a reproachful look, still thinking that Wu Changkong had come to bring his students to recognize their ancestors.

Wu Changkong felt a sudden dizziness; he hadn't expected Tang Wulin to refuse so decisively.

"Don't you want to try and enjoy an unforgettable life at Shrek Academy?" Yun Ming asked again.

"Yun Ming, is it fun to seduce my student?"

(End of this chapter)