Douro Continent

Chapter 154 The Power of Blue Silver Grass After Evolution (Part 1)

"Generally speaking, spirit mutation is predetermined. Therefore, if a spirit has already mutated when it awakens, it will manifest itself. Spirit mutations caused by acquired factors are extremely rare. Tang San's spirit is Blue Silver Grass, and its inherent weakness makes it relatively easy for him to absorb any spirit ring without much rejection. Although the Human-Faced Demon Spider spirit ring is powerful, it doesn't cause this kind of spirit mutation. Most importantly, his Blue Silver Grass spirit hasn't disappeared; he can still release it. From this, I can conclude that his spirit hasn't mutated."

Flander said, "Then what's going on? These spider legs couldn't have just appeared out of thin air. Wuji just said that these spider legs are coated with the deadly venom of the Human-Faced Demon Spider. If used properly, they could be a weapon, and they'd be quite unpredictable."

The master's eyes flashed, and he suddenly stood up. "I need to see those spider legs with my own eyes to determine what they are."

Flander waved his hand at the master and said, "Forget it, those kids have just come back. You can go find Xiao San tomorrow. Let him rest too."

The master hesitated for a moment, then finally sat back down in his seat. "If it's really as I predicted, then Tang San's gains in the Star Dou Great Forest this time will be enormous, even greater than the spirit rings he obtained."

Flander was startled. "You mean..."

The master nodded. "But I'm not sure yet. If that's really the case, then I'll agree to let you stay."

Flanders laughed heartily, "Alright, then I'll look forward to you staying, so we brothers can finally be together again. It's a pity she's not here."

Upon hearing Flander mention her, the master's expression changed slightly, and he frowned. "Flander, don't mention her. I don't want to argue with you."

Flander shrugged helplessly. "Alright. I don't want to argue either. But I really hope you stay. Over the years, I've poured my heart and soul into Shrek Academy, and now that I've finally decided to close it down, I hope this last batch of students can give me a perfect ending. With you here, everything will be easier."

From Flander's eyes, the master saw a hint of weariness, and the expression on his stiff face softened slightly. He nodded, "We'll discuss everything after I meet the mistress tomorrow."

Flander said to Zhao Wuji, "Wuji, you must be tired after traveling all day. Go and rest. You've worked hard this time."

Zhao Wuji smiled slightly and said, "The academy doesn't just belong to you. If we weren't filled with hope for this place and hadn't come to enjoy this peaceful life, who would have stayed here for so many years? This is the culmination of everyone's efforts. No need for formalities. Master, Flander, I'll be going now."

After saying that, Zhao Wuji stood up and left Flander's office.

Flander watched Zhao Wuji leave, a hint of relief in his eyes. "If it weren't for the help of these old brothers over the years, I probably wouldn't have been able to keep the academy going. After this batch of students graduates, I also need to relax and travel around the mainland to unwind. Xiao Gang, want to come along?"

The master paused for a moment, then shook his head. "I don't know."

Flanders sighed. "Although I know you don't want to think about the past, I still can't help but say that the life we ​​spent together back then is something I'll never forget. Those memories are the happiest time of my life. If only I could have continued living that carefree life forever!"

Hearing Flander's words, something seemed to change in the master's eyes. He lowered his head and said softly, "People grow old and mature. What's the point of bringing up the past now that it's gone? 'If only life were like the first time we met,' it's easy to say, but can it really be achieved?"

Flander sighed and shook his head. "Xiao Gang, your personality is just too stubborn. If you were willing to soften a bit, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way. Can't you really accept her? After all, it wasn't her fault. Besides, do you really care that much about what society thinks?"

"Shut up." The master's emotions suddenly surged, and he roared, his eyes fixed on Flander. "Don't mention her in front of me again. And you? What are you doing? All these years have passed, why aren't you with her? Don't tell me you don't like her. If that's the case, why are you still single and still sticking with Shrek Academy? It was just a joke she made back then."

Flander's gaze gradually turned cold. "Xiao Gang, you're still as stubborn as ever, unchanged after all these years. Yes, I admit it, I like her. But she truly likes you. A gentleman doesn't steal what another loves, and besides, in my heart, you've always been my best brother. I can't forget her, but I will never make any moves towards her. All I want is the memory. Isn't it good to be free like this now?"

The master abruptly stood up from his seat. "Freedom? What a load of rubbish! What I wanted was the happiness you brought her. I never imagined that after all these years, when I see you again, you would tell me that all you wanted was memories. If I had the power, I would kill you right now."

Flander sighed. "Xiao Gang, don't get agitated. I know you chose to leave for the sake of the three of us. For years, you've remained silent, not wanting to disturb our lives. But she only loves you, despite your relationship with her. We've all loved before. Do you expect me to force her, to force her to do things she doesn't want to do? Perhaps she would agree, but she would never be happy. All these years, I've been looking for you, and so has she. Before she left, I told her I would always be her older brother, and I would always be willing to be. She has never forgotten you, nor has she given up on her sincere feelings. Can't you just…?"

The master laughed, but the smile on his stiff face was chilling. "Her and I, is it possible? If it were possible, would I have waited until now? If it weren't for that special relationship between us, do you think I would have given her to you? I wouldn't. I can disregard the world's opinions, but I can't let her suffer with me. Flander, if you still consider me a brother, don't tell her about me, otherwise, I will leave immediately and never see you again."

Flanders seemed to be angry too. "So you're willing to watch her search for you in vain, to watch her live a lonely life?"

The master's gaze drifted into a daze. "Twenty years, a full twenty years. It's all too late now. All I hope to do now is nurture my mistress into a capable woman; I dare not hope for anything more in the future. After how I left, do you really think she would forgive me? In my life, I've never been afraid of anything, but now I'm truly afraid. I'm afraid to face her. To be honest, when I came to see you this time and didn't see her by your side, I felt a little secretly pleased. But when I came to my senses, I found only emptiness inside. I owe her something I can never repay. I don't have the courage to face her."

"You..." Flander stared at the master, unable to utter a word for a long time. "Forget it, these are all your own business. I won't tell her about your appearance. But if she finds you one day, Xiao Gang, listen to me, don't run away anymore. If you still consider me a brother."

The master did not agree, but Flanders noticed that his eyes were already red. He understood the master's pain and did not say anything more.

"Have you gone home?" Flanders changed the subject.

The master shook his head. "I no longer have a home."

Flanders sighed. "That's your home after all. Even though they don't welcome you. But..."

The master waved his hand, signaling Flander to stop talking. "Even if I were to go back, I wouldn't go back like this. I won't let those people laugh at me until I've proven myself."

A smile suddenly appeared on Flander's face. "It seems you really have your heart completely set on your mistress. You know, Wuji even got beaten up because of her."

The master smiled, but this time his smile was no longer cold. "Although I don't know, I can guess. That person is not someone you can afford to offend."

"You know?" Flander was startled, and his gaze toward the master suddenly became somewhat strange.

The master took out a token from his pocket and threw it to Flander, whose six clear markings were immediately displayed before his eyes.

"This is what he gave me. Flander, you know, what you see in Xiao San now is not all of him. His true potential is far from being fully realized. Do you really think his martial soul is just Blue Silver Grass? If so, how could he have become my disciple?"

Flander was startled. "Could his martial soul also be mutated?"

The master shook his head. "No, it's not a mutation, it's just twins."

"What?"

As night deepened, the night sky was shrouded in a few faint traces of martial spirit, as if a veil had been cast over the darkness, giving it a hazy, dreamlike beauty.

(End of this chapter)