In Douluo Continent, I am the mastermind behind the scenes.

Chapter 201. The Eve of the Storm

"Oh, it's like this. I came to inform Yuhao that at dusk, your Tang Sect group of seven will represent Shrek Academy to face the challenge from the younger generation of prodigies of the demon beast race. Yuhao was so excited when he heard the news that he fell over."

Ah Ying, ever the thoughtful one, tried to find a way to appease Huo Yuhao, offering a reason that even she herself didn't believe.

Huo Yuhao: "..."

"Oh, I see." Gu Yuhan pouted and quickly tugged at Huo Yuhao's arm, saying, "Yuhao, let's go, let's go! Hurry up and tell Xiaoya and Beibei to do some simple training while we have the remaining time. We can't let Shrek Academy and Tang Sect down."

As he spoke, Gu Yuhan forcibly dragged Huo Yuhao out of the mansion gate, leaving A Ying speechless.

She had seen all sorts of women in two worlds, but she had never met a woman like Gu Yuhan who could change her expression so easily, as if there were two souls with completely opposite personalities vying for control of her body.

She always felt that Gu Yuhan's dual personality was an act, but she had no evidence.

call……

Ah Ying took a deep breath, composed herself, and then stepped out of the mansion.

Compared to the enemies in the open, the venomous snakes hidden in the shadows are more deadly. Ah Ying felt exhausted, both physically and mentally. Instead of returning to the Sea God Pavilion immediately, she went to a street tea stall and found a place to sit down.

"Young Master Meng, what would you like to drink?"

Upon hearing this familiar address, A-Ying stopped thinking and immediately looked in the direction of the voice, only to see... a fairly attractive female Soul Master standing in front of her with a menu in her hand.

Aying has a photographic memory, and she recognized the female soul master in front of her. Her name seemed to be Gu Yuan, the "Yuan" in "paper kite." She was in charge of managing some less important documents within the Sea God Pavilion and happened to be on vacation today.

"Um... I'd like a cup of milk tea, you guys... can make that, right?"

Aying wasn't used to drinking tea; she just wanted to find a place to sit for a while and think about things. But since she ran into someone she knew, she couldn't show any unusual behavior. Although Gu Yuan was just a minor character, as an assassin, she wouldn't underestimate anyone.

"Yes, yes, Master Meng, our tea stall has just launched several new milk tea drinks. Please wait a moment, and I will immediately notify the kitchen to make your milk tea."

Don't ask, the answer is yes. Even if Aying wants to eat cake, Gu Yuan can make it.

As the nominal young master of the Sea God Pavilion, A Ying may seem like just a tool for handling memorials, but in the eyes of a nobody like Gu Yuan, she is an absolute big shot.

Putting everything else aside, if Aying wanted to promote someone like Gu Yuan to work by her side, it would only be a matter of a word. By showing her face in front of important people, she might get a promotion and a raise someday.

Ah Ying had also worked her way up from the bottom, so she naturally knew what Gu Yuan was thinking. Normally, she wouldn't mind keeping Gu Yuan by her side and cultivating a group of her own trusted confidants within the Sea God Pavilion, but now... well, never mind. She was preoccupied with finding a reason to temporarily leave Shrek City and hide away for a while.

Shrek City tonight... is destined to be anything but peaceful.

Not long after, Gu Yuan brought over a steaming cup of milk tea. A Ying forced herself to finish the strangely flavored milk tea, threw down two gold soul coins, and then left the tea stall.

Back on the top floor of the Sea God Pavilion, A-Ying had just pushed open the office door when she saw... Long Xiaoyao and the pregnant Lin Huiqun sitting on opposite sides of the sofa on either side of the office, while Tang Hao stood with his hands behind his back by the window behind the desk, the atmosphere terribly heavy.

"Greetings, Your Majesty Haotian, Senior Dragon Emperor Douluo, Senior Sea God Douluo."

Aying reacted quickly, bowing to Tang Hao, Long Xiaoyao, and Lin Huiqun respectively.

"Long Xiaoyao has told me about your situation. You are a very intelligent girl. Find a place to sit. The following matters will require your wisdom."

As Tang Hao's slightly somber voice rang out, A Ying nodded and sat down next to Long Xiaoyao.

Tang Hao then turned around, his gaze unconsciously falling on A Ying. "Miss Bingyu, what's your take on this matter? If you were the leader of the Sea God Pavilion, what arrangements would you make?"

Aying pretended to ponder and said, "Your Majesty Haotian, the demon beast race launched a challenge against Shrek Academy without any warning. Without any other intelligence, I cannot judge the demon beast race's plan, but I believe everyone is very clear that the demon beast race's purpose is not as simple as it seems on the surface. We must make the necessary arrangements within the limited time."

"The defenses within Shrek City are essential. We need to mobilize all the high-level Soul Douluos and low-level Title Douluos to participate in patrols within Shrek City to prevent the demon beasts from taking advantage of our focus on Soul Douluos to do some clandestine things within Shrek City."

"in addition……"

At this point, Aying glanced at Tang Hao in the office chair and quickly stopped talking.

"What else? Just say what's on your mind. Don't beat around the bush. I don't play that game."

Tang Hao tried his best to control his emotions and maintain a pleasant expression.

Aying took a deep breath, looked in Tang Hao's direction, and said expressionlessly, "Wang Dong'er is your granddaughter, and she is also the Holy Maiden of the Demon Beast Clan. If possible, I hope you will not treat her condescendingly in the name of your elders. The Demon Beast Clan has a mysterious origin, and with the strength of our Sea God Pavilion alone, we may not be able to..."

Aying wasn't stupid; she didn't spell things out too clearly, leaving Tang Hao plenty of room for interpretation.

Hearing this, Tang Hao frowned and said irritably, "Meng Bingyu, according to your idea, how should I greet Wang Dong'er?"

Tang Hao was clearly angry. How dare this dog under the Tang family interfere in his master's internal affairs? Did he have a death wish?

"What attitude should we take... I can't say, and I'm not qualified to say. I'm just stating a fact from the perspective of a commander."

Aying didn't continue speaking. She got up and walked out of the office.

Seeing this, Long Xiaoyao hurriedly stood up, cupped his hands in Tang Hao's direction, and said, "Your Majesty Haotian, Bingyu is a bit too straightforward. She says whatever comes to mind. Please, please don't blame her."

"Yes, Your Majesty Haotian, since the passing of the previous Sea God Pavilion Master, all the affairs of the Sea God Pavilion have fallen on that girl Bingyu's shoulders. She has worked hard, even if she has not made any great contributions. I hope you can spare her this time in consideration of her hard work for the Sea God Pavilion."

Lin Huiqun stood up at the opportune moment and took the initiative to plead for Ah Ying.

(End of this chapter)