Douluo Continent: Little Huo Niang Taken Away by Di Tian

Huo Yutong poured Mu En more hot tea and then said, "According to the information we have at the Spirit Pagoda, both the Emerald Swan and the Hell Dragon King are wives of the Beast God. Therefore, it was a wise move for Senior Long Xiaoyao to give up hunting the Hell Dragon King back then."

A knowing glint flashed in Mu En's eyes: "It seems that the connection between the Spirit Pagoda and the high-ranking members of the Soul Beasts is more profound than I had anticipated."

"Teacher," Huo Yutong suddenly remembered something, her tone filled with innocent inquiry, "If someone could defeat the Evil Emperor within three hours, how strong would they be?"

Mu En smiled. "Then he truly deserves to be called the strongest person on the continent. Even the Beast God Di Tian might not be able to defeat the Evil Emperor within three hours."

He was naturally unaware that the "version" of that beast god had already been quietly updated, and the constraints imposed by the plane had been greatly reduced.

In the not-too-distant future, what a huge "surprise" Di Tian will bring him.

As the aroma of tea wafted through the air, Mu En looked at the young girl before him, his gaze softening as if he were an ordinary elder. "Yu Tong, have you been having a good time at Shrek Academy?"

"Happy!" Huo Yutong's eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded, then started talking non-stop.

She started by talking about being invited to the Soul Guidance Department by Vice Dean Qian Duoduo after the entrance exam, then about meeting her roommate Xiao Xiao, and then about the freshman assessment... The topic then turned back to her experience of obtaining her third soul ring in the Star Dou Great Forest.

From that time on, she couldn't stop talking about that "uncle".

"Uncle is also an elder of our Spirit Pagoda, and he's the fiancé of Sister Biling and Sister Ziyan. Qiu'er is Uncle's adopted daughter." After speaking for a while, she realized she hadn't formally introduced them yet, so she quickly added it.

"...During the first-grade holiday, my uncle took us to the far north. Because the journey was long, we rested in a valley near the Snow Demon Sect and visited the sect along the way. You know what happened after that, teacher...I eventually became a disciple of Master Poison Immortal."

Upon hearing this, Moon let out a soft "humph" through his nose, a look of disapproval yet helplessness flashing across his face.

"For me, the most important thing in my second year was naturally the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament. Sister Xiaotao and the others took good care of me... After the tournament, I was fortunate enough to become your disciple. During the holidays, I went to the Body Sect to cultivate."

"I went back to Xingdou to get a spirit ring a few days ago, and my uncle was there too. He was very good to me... just like a father." Huo Yutong said, a faint blush rising to her face, her fingers unconsciously gathering around the Reverse Scale pendant on her chest. "I... I want to live with my uncle, my sisters, and Qiu'er forever."

Looking at the affection and radiance that unconsciously flowed from her eyes, Mu En's mind was now clear.

He didn't say anything, but just smiled gently, his gaze becoming even more kind.

"Now that you mention it," Moon said with a smile, "I really want to meet your uncle."

"Teacher will definitely see him in the future!" Huo Yutong's eyes were full of certainty and anticipation.

Future Moon: I'm too old for this kind of stimulation.

When Huo Yutong returned to her dormitory, she opened the door and found the room unexpectedly lively. Tang Ya, Ning Tian, ​​Wu Feng, and Xiao Xiao were all there. Even Ling Luochen and Xi Xi, who usually spent most of their time cultivating, were sitting by her bed. The group was gathered around a thick notebook, discussing something. Dai Yueheng and Ma Xiaotao had both graduated from the inner academy. Dai Yueheng had joined the army, and Ma Xiaotao had gone out on a mission.

"You're back?" Tang Ya's eyes lit up, and she patted the empty seat next to her. "Come on, come on, we were just talking about you!"

Huo Yutong walked over, somewhat puzzled. "What did you say about me?"

"We're organizing those 'classic couple stories' circulating in the academy." Ning Tian smiled and turned his notebook towards her, which was neatly filled with names and brief comments. "Sister Luo Chen just mentioned that the inner academy's library actually holds quite a few copies of letters and diary fragments from the original Shrek Seven Devils..."

Xi Xi continued, "We found some records about Tang San and Xiao Wu. It turns out that when Xiao Wu first came to the human world, she didn't even know how to comb her hair. It was Senior Tang San who patiently braided her hair every day for six years!"

"Six years?!" Xiao Xiao gasped softly, covering her mouth.

"Yes," Ling Luochen nodded, "It's written in the diary that even though Senior Xiao Wu had already learned it long ago, Senior Tang San still maintained this habit."

Tang Ya rested her chin on her hand and said softly, "When I was little, I loved listening to my dad tell stories about the sea god. But back then, I only remembered how powerful he was, how he was the hero who saved the continent."

It wasn't until I read those letters later... that I realized even heroes would tuck their loved ones in at night, remember all their little habits, and value their smiles more than any victory.

"Yes," Ning Tian said thoughtfully, "Rongrong's ancestor's notes also mentioned that Oscar's ancestor went out to train alone for five years in order to be worthy of her."

He never went into detail about the dangers he faced during those five years, but every letter he sent back ended with just, "I'm fine, don't worry, but today I thought of your smiling face again."

Wu Feng suddenly spoke up: "Where are Senior Dai Mubai and Senior Zhu Zhuqing? They seem to be..."

"They are different," Xixi said with a smile, clearly having done her homework. "Senior Zhu Zhuqing has a cold personality, while Senior Dai Mubai is passionate and direct."

Once, during a competition, Senior Dai Mubai was injured, and Senior Zhu Zhuqing stayed by his side all night. The next morning during practice, Senior Dai Mubai loudly announced in front of everyone, "My wife is worried about me, so she's taking the day off"—leaving everyone present speechless.

"Such a direct approach..." Xiao Xiao exclaimed softly, her eyes full of smiles.

Huo Yutong listened quietly, her fingers unconsciously touching the sensitive spot on her chest.

"Yutong?" Tang Ya noticed her distraction, leaned closer and winked. "Missing your uncle again?"

Huo Yutong blushed, but did not deny it, only nodded slightly.

"Hmm..." Huo Yutong organized her thoughts, "The teacher asked me if I was happy at Shrek Academy. I said I was, and then... I couldn't help but talk a lot about my uncle."

"Sometimes I think," Huo Yutong said with a smile, "if I had a father, he would probably be like my uncle."

What he gave me... was never just protection and gifts, but a very certain feeling of being loved.

"So when you say 'like a father,'" Xiao Xiao said, "it's not just about being like him, but in your heart, he has already taken on that role."

Tang Ya suddenly rushed over and hugged Huo Yutong, burying her face in her shoulder: "Waaah...it's so good...Yutong, it's so good to have someone care for you like this..."

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