Douluo Continent: I, Huo Yuhao, am the Master of Spirit

Chapter 189 Long Xiaoyao (crawling in the shadows): "Mu En! Mu En! Mu En! Mu En!!"

Moon wheeled himself through the first and second floors of the Sea God Pavilion and went directly to the open-air balcony on the third floor.

The leaves of the golden ancient tree rustled in the breeze, filling Moon's ears with a "shush" sound that soothed his inner anxiety and brought him greater peace.

Moon turned to look at the trunk of the ancient golden tree. A faint golden light followed the lines of the trunk upwards, as if it had its own consciousness.

Sometimes, Moon wonders if the golden tree has its own consciousness, because he often feels a gaze that seems to be watching him.

But whenever this happened, he couldn't find anything when he scanned the area with his mental energy.

Only the leaves swayed in the wind, their tips gleaming with a golden light.

But that gaze was undeniably there. Moon found it hard to describe; how to put it? It was like a predator spotting its delicious prey.

“A gaze that does not exist in perception…”

"How is this possible?"

"Alas, as people get older, their spirits also decline."

Moon instinctively didn't want to think about it too much, and simply gazed at the clear Poseidon Lake in the distance, which looked like a blue gem embedded in the earth.

"Perhaps in the future, we can move the Sea God Pavilion to a different location."

"Let's use this place as our training ground."

Although Moon didn't want to think about it too much, he still planned to move the Sea God Pavilion to a different location. In fact, he knew in his heart that this tree must hold some unknown secret.

"hehe."

"It's time to call up old friends."

A screen unfolded before Moon's eyes, accompanied by countless blue data streams flashing across the screen, and the magic network page began verification.

"Dark Dragon Emperor" certification successful.

Enjoy your internet browsing!

Every time Moon saw the Magic Network, he couldn't help but feel the unfathomable depth of its creator, Yege.

He couldn't even imagine what kind of ability it was, or what method it would take to create such a magical creation as the Magic Net.

Countless forces on the mainland are attempting to decipher the Demonic Network, and some even want to find the "Ye Ge".

Some ambitious individuals have even attempted to control the Magic Network, because the interests behind it are unimaginable. Controlling the Magic Network means controlling the world, and this is not just empty talk.

Unfortunately, no one succeeded. The magic net remained suspended above the heads of every intelligent being, high above, indifferent to their plight.

Moon was very curious about how soul power and mental power were converted into dream coins through the magic network, and how dream coins were converted back into soul power and mental power.

As the top leader of Shrek Academy, Mu En knew perfectly well that Dream Coins were gradually crippling the Gold Soul Coin system.

No, it's less about defeating and more about replacing; good money drove out bad money.

Simply put, Dream Coins have a much higher actual value than Gold Soul Coins. They are like rare metals; as long as the Soul Tool is still there, the value of rare metals will never depreciate.

The same applies to Dream Coins; as long as humans continue to use soul power, they cannot depreciate.

Moreover, even ordinary people can accumulate spiritual energy to exchange for dream coins.

The actual value of a single Dream Coin is not low.

It is said that for the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, the Star Luo Empire has officially announced that the use of Dream Coins to replenish Soul Power and Spiritual Power will be prohibited throughout the entire competition.

If discovered, it will be considered cheating, and the competition results will be cancelled.

If Dream Coins were allowed, the competition would become a simple contest of financial resources.

In this respect, who can beat the Sun and Moon Empire?
They have the most money and the most advanced soul tools.

Moon sighed. Although the magic network was mysterious and its specific purpose was unknown, he was still very grateful to the creator of the magic network.

The higher one's position, the more one can appreciate the importance of the Magic Network.

The Magic Network has truly brought all intelligent life closer together, making the unchanging world more exciting.

"Let me see, the friend request page is here."

Moon opened the friend request page on the Magic Network.

Then enter your MagicNet username to search.

"The Dragon God of Light"

After clicking "OK", sure enough, a user page appeared in front of Moon.

"I knew it, you old bastard Long Xiaoyao, you'd use that name!"

"Hahaha!"

Moon patted the wheelchair handle with his palm, a smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with longing.

He contacted Long Xiaoyao this time to seek his help.

This time, he's going to make a complete overhaul of Shrek Academy.

This reform will undoubtedly weaken Shrek Academy for a period of time, and a crippled Shrek Academy alone may not be able to protect them.

There are too many powerful people on the mainland; just the fact that he can't be poisoned to death is enough to give him a hard time.

However, if Long Xiaoyao is added to the mix, Mu En is confident that even if Di Tian comes, he will have to run away clutching his anus!
Moon clicked on the friend request and waited for his good friend's response. He believed that Long Xiaoyao would definitely accept.

…………

A restaurant in the capital of the Sun and Moon Empire.

"Otto, stop drinking tea and eat more meat!"

"Life is short; if you don't eat a lot of meat, you've wasted your life!"

A robust, silver-haired old man patted the shoulder of the blond man next to him.

The blond man poured wine for Long Xiaoyao with a calm smile on his face.

"I'd better forget it."

"I've already eaten at the Crown Prince's residence."

Long Xiaoyao chewed the meat heartily, then said to Otto:
"I heard that Xu Tianran is going to arrange for you to join the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps?"

Otto smiled appropriately and said:
“That’s right, Elder Long.”

"His Highness wants me to join the Royal Soul Master Corps and find a way to gain control of it."

Long Xiaoyao put down his knife and fork, pinched his chin, and said:
"Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps..."

"Their three commanders and deputy commanders are all level nine soul masters. It would be too dangerous for you to go."

"How about this, I'll send Dark Cloud over to protect you."

"You can order him around as you please."

Otto nodded with a smile and said:

"Thank you for your concern, Elder Long."

Long Xiaoyao waved his hand and said:
"no big deal."

"If you can take control of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps, it will also be a good thing for us."

Just then, Long Xiaoyao suddenly sensed a message coming from the magic network. Thinking it was some elder who needed to speak to him, he casually opened the magic network to see who it was. "Ahem!"

This sight startled Long Xiaoyao, nearly choking him to death on the meat he was chewing.

He forced down the meat stuck in his throat, then sat up abruptly and said to Otto beside him:

"Come on, Otto, hit me."

"I feel like I've been hit by a mental skill."

Otto's emerald green eyes showed confusion, but he still punched Long Xiaoyao.

"Hey kid, you're pretty strong."

"At least a Soul Emperor."

Immediately afterwards, a very complex expression appeared in Long Xiaoyao's eyes, a mixture of joy and worry, revealing that this Dragon Emperor Douluo was not at peace at the moment.

"Um, Otto, you go and pay the money first."

"If anything comes up, just contact me through the Magic Network. I have something urgent to attend to right now."

As soon as Long Xiaoyao finished speaking, he disappeared from the restaurant.

Otto watched this, got up, paid the bill, and made a note of it with a smile on his face.

"Long Xiaoyao is a fairly righteous person, but he's a bit stupid."

"It's really good."

"This empire is much easier to deal with than the Mandate of Heaven before."

"His political acumen is comparable to that of my old friend Walter."

"Ah, I really miss him."

Otto put on a white coat and wrapped a warm scarf around his neck. This scarf was a gift from Karen, and he would take care of it every day to ensure it was never damaged.

Meanwhile, the vanished Long Xiaoyao has appeared in a secret room, which is sealed off with his mental energy to prevent the news from leaking out.

Then, with trembling hands, he clicked the "agree" button.

"Hmph, in the end you're the one who adds me."

"This time I won! Moon!"

Once the friend request was completed, Mu En immediately sent a message to Long Xiaoyao.

Dark Dragon Emperor: "Long time no see, old friend."

"I wonder how you've been all these years?"

Long Xiaoyao's lips curled slightly upwards, he raised his head slightly, and then replied:

"Hmph, not bad."

"As for you, I wonder how you've been?"

"What, you added me on your own initiative? Is there something you need help with?"

"Hmph, don't expect me to help you unless you beg me."

After sending it, Long Xiaoyao regretted it a little.

"Oh no, my old problem has flared up again."

"Moun doesn't think I dislike him, does he?"

Long Xiaoyao slapped his forehead, just about to reply and explain again.

For a moment, I didn't know what to say.

"You're so dense, think of something!"

However, Mu En's next message quickly interrupted Long Xiaoyao's thoughts.

Dark Dragon Emperor: "As expected of you."

"I do have something I need your help with."

"Shrek Academy is about to undergo a major change, and I'm afraid my abilities alone will not be enough to sustain it."

"That's why I thought of you, old friend."

"This time, I'm begging you, please help me."

"Could you come to Shrek Academy?"

"(Cat kneeling emoji)"

Moon's message completely shut down Long Xiaoyao.

His left and right hemispheres started fighting each other directly.

"You are now the chief honoree of the Holy Spirit Cult! You cannot go!"

"But Moon begged me!"

"You're associating with evil spirit masters!"

"But Moon begged me!"

"What should we do about Ye Xishui?!"

"Moun! Moon! Moon! Moon! Moon! Moon..." (twisting) (wriggling) (crawling)!
"........."

Long Xiaoyao's figure vanished from the secret room in an instant, and a black figure headed straight for Shrek Academy.

"In the end what happened?"

"The Di Tian army has attacked?"

"Damn it, Di Tian, ​​just you wait!"

For an old friend to make such a plea, something big must have happened!
No matter what happens, Long Xiaoyao will do everything in his power to help!
At worst, I'll die alongside Moon; that's much more comfortable than dying in the dark and gloomy Holy Spirit Church!
As Long Xiaoyao rushed to Shrek Academy, news from Ye Xishui reached his magic network.

Blood Soul Demon Puppet: "Xiaoyao, come to the Holy Spirit Cult, I have something to discuss."

Long Xiaoyao did not reply.

Blood Soul Demon Puppet: "?"

"are u there?"

"Light Dragon God": "Not here."

Ye Xishui, who was in a secluded room in the Holy Spirit Cult, was completely bewildered.

She was a little confused; it seemed like Long Xiaoyao had become a completely different person.

Blood Soul Puppet: "Are you coming back for dinner?"

'Light Dragon God': "I'm going anonymous now. I have something to do. We'll talk again in the future."

At this moment, Ye Xishui felt as if she had been bullied.

　There are two versions of the story about Long Xiaoyao, Mu En, and Ye Xishui, both mentioned in chapters 200 and 500. One version says that Long Xiaoyao and Mu En made the same choice—to give up confessing their feelings—leading Ye Xishui to harbor resentment and later challenge Mu En at Shrek Academy, where Zhongli Laogui injured her master. The other version says that Ye Xishui chose Mu En that day, and the two became lovers, roaming the continent together. However, the first version is told by Xuanzi, while the second is narrated by Long Xiaoyao. Therefore, I consider Xuanzi's version as unofficial history and take Long Xiaoyao's version as the more accurate one, as he was the one who experienced it firsthand.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)