Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King

Inside the Sea God Pavilion, golden light continued to shimmer as an endless force of radiance was mobilized.

Su Yu sat down and waited.

After another two hours, Mu En and the others finally appeared on the first floor.

Mu Wu's figure flickered, and he moved behind Su Yu, standing like a guardian deity.

Yan Shao Zhe supported Mu En as they walked slowly.

Su Yu observed Mu En. After this round of treatment, he seemed even weaker.

His hair was entirely gray, his aged eyes were cloudy, and though his aura seemed strong, it was like rootless duckweed—adrift and unstable.

Already a candle flickering in the wind, his flame seemed even dimmer now.

Su Yu mused to himself—this old man probably wouldn't last much longer.

Yan Shao Zhe helped Mu En sit down, and Mu En, as if exhausted, slumped into a reclining chair.

Xian Lin'er asked worriedly, "Teacher, are you alright?"

Mu En shook his head. "I'm fine."

Su Yu smiled faintly but said nothing.

Not passed away yet?

For now, he hadn't.

The question was, how many more months could he hold on?

The old man seemed severely drained.

Xian Lin'er let out a sigh of relief and continued, "Do you know how Elder Xuan is doing?"

At her words, the other elders also turned their gazes over.

Mu En took a light breath and said, "The demonic energy inside Xuan Zi has been mostly purged. He should be fine now."

"With a few days of rest, he will return to normal."

Hearing this, the elders were overjoyed.

"This time, we must thank Young Master Su Yu for his help. Without the Grand Guardian Mu Wu's assistance, Xuan Zi's Taotie power could not have been suppressed."

"Young Master Su Yu, we owe you our gratitude. Shaozhe."

Mu En called out.

Yan Shaozhe, understanding his intention, nodded and walked up to Su Yu.

The next moment, two golden wooden boxes appeared in his hands.

He pushed the boxes toward Su Yu.

Su Yu raised an eyebrow and reached out to open them.

The left box was opened first, and a dazzling purple light burst forth.

Within the purple glow was an indescribably sharp aura.

Su Yu focused his gaze—inside was a pristine left arm bone.

The bone was entirely purple, with faintly visible purple scales covering its surface.

A heavy dragon aura emanated from it, and the sheer sharpness in the air made one's hair stand on end.

After a glance, Su Yu casually opened the right box.

Instantly, a dense white radiance illuminated half the hall.

The white glow carried an extremely pure and warm light energy.

Inside was a right leg bone, as pure white as snowy jade, flawless and pristine.

This soul bone was also perfectly intact, and judging by the pressure it emitted, it was even superior to the previous one.

At this moment, Yan Shaozhe spoke.

"Young Master Su Yu, these are the two soul bones we promised you, both over fifty thousand years old."

"The one on the left is the Purple Prison Sword Dragon's left arm bone, from a sixty-thousand-year-old Purple Prison Sword Dragon."

"The Purple Prison Sword Dragon is a rare sub-dragon species, naturally sharp and powerful. Its soul bone should contain its innate soul skill."

"This dragon is known for its offensive power. Whoever obtains this soul bone will gain an extremely powerful attack skill."

"The one on the right is a right leg bone from the White Dragon Clan."

"The White Dragon Clan possesses the bloodline of the Holy Light Dragon, making their soul bones extremely valuable."

"And this particular White Dragon right leg bone comes from a White Dragon that cultivated for ninety thousand years. Its value is immeasurable, possibly even comparable to a hundred-thousand-year soul bone."

Yan Shaozhe spoke eloquently, a hint of pride in his tone.

In truth, this White Dragon right leg bone was one of Mu En's treasured possessions.

Years ago, Mu En had not only acquired a dragon core but also two soul bones.

He absorbed one and kept the other because his soul bones were already at capacity.

This time, Mu En was only willing to part with it because he recognized Su Yu as a divine inheritor and wanted to win him over.

Otherwise, such a high-grade soul bone would have been preserved as a legacy of Shrek Academy.

When Mu En decided to give this bone to Su Yu, Yan Shaozhe had been distressed, even trembling in reluctance.

Only after Mu En insisted did he finally accept it.

Regarding this soul bone, Yan Shaozhe was full of confidence.

Su Yu listened quietly to Yan Shao Zhe's boasting, his expression unchanged.

The Purple Prison Sword Dragon's soul bone was decent—nothing extraordinary, but valuable as a dragon soul bone.

However, the White Dragon right leg bone was indeed quite impressive.

The White Dragon was a lower-tier dragon of the Holy Light Dragon, possessing some of its divine bloodline.

Mu En's previously offered dragon core had also been from a White Dragon.

Su Yu speculated that Mu En must have had some kind of fortunate encounter in his younger days; otherwise, he wouldn't have obtained such treasures.

Although Su Yu didn't particularly need this soul bone, its value was undeniable.

If auctioned, it might even sell for more than the Ice Jade Scorpion left arm bone he had acquired before.

Mu En's intentions were clear—he wanted to win Su Yu's favor.

Su Yu accepted the gifts without hesitation. This was a proper transaction, after all.

Even if he didn't need them, he could give the White Dragon soul bone to Wang Dong'er—it suited her perfectly.

"The soul bones are good," Su Yu said indifferently, casually storing the two wooden boxes.

Yan Shaozhe felt a pang of heartache but maintained a smiling face.

Receiving a positive comment from Su Yu meant the bones were worth the exchange.

He knew well how difficult it was to earn Su Yu's praise.

Seeing Su Yu accept the soul bones, Mu En smiled faintly.

He coughed and, in a hoarse voice, said, "Young Master Su Yu, the two soul bones are delivered. However, I am unwell today, so I will need a few more days before I can teach you the Sovereign Descent."

Noticing Mu En's frail state, Su Yu replied casually, "You should rest for a few days. I'm in no hurry."

There was no need to rush—Shrek Academy wouldn't dare to go back on their word.

"Thank you for your understanding, Young Master Su Yu. The insights on Ultimate Wind are stored in the Sea God Pavilion's confidential library. You may access them anytime."

Mu En smiled.

Su Yu nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

After a few more exchanges, Su Yu prepared to leave.

Yan Shaozhe quickly called out to him.

"Young Master Su Yu, please wait! Have you considered my previous proposal?"

Yan Shaozhe rubbed his hands nervously.

"You mean Ma Xiaotao's matter?" Su Yu asked indifferently.

"Yes! I am willing to let Xiaotao serve by your side for ten years and will offer another soul bone over fifty thousand years old."

"All I ask is that you show mercy and grant Xiaotao a chance to live. I beg you."

Yan Shaozhe's expression was sincere as he humbled himself.

Although he had already made up his mind, Su Yu deliberately pretended to hesitate.

"Young Master Su Yu, Xiaotao may be reckless, but she means no harm."

"She is only twenty-one, still in her prime. Surely, you wouldn't let such a young girl perish?"

Zhang Lexuan stood up and bowed deeply to Su Yu, speaking earnestly on Ma Xiaotao's behalf.

Su Yu raised an eyebrow—this woman put on quite the act.

Even the other elders in the Sea God Pavilion looked at Zhang Lexuan with admiration.

Su Yu hesitated for quite a while before finally making a move.

He stepped forward, helped Zhang Lexuan up, and let out a long sigh. "Fine, fine. Since you've pleaded with me like this, I can't refuse anymore."

"Seeing how deep your sisterly bond is, I will reluctantly agree just this once."

"You've put me in a difficult position here."

Su Yu sighed and lamented, but upon hearing his words, Yan Shaozhe's eyes lit up with joy.

Su Yu had finally agreed.

Yan Shaozhe looked at Zhang Lexuan with gratitude. In his mind, this was all thanks to her.

The other elders also nodded in approval. Lexuan was truly a sensible and understanding child.

If it weren't for Lexuan stepping in, Ma Xiaotao's fate would have been sealed—she would have been left to die.

Lexuan came through.

More importantly, Su Yu listened to her.

This strengthened their resolve to push Zhang Lexuan closer to Su Yu.

Since her words could already influence him now, if she got together with Su Yu in the future, who knew how great her impact on him could be?

Wouldn't that naturally bring Su Yu closer to Shrek Academy?

If Shrek Academy could form a solid alliance with the Ice God Palace and a divine heir like Su Yu, how could their academy not thrive?

The elders all seemed to see a bright future ahead.

For a moment, their gazes toward Zhang Lexuan were filled with extreme goodwill.

Yan Shaozhe, filled with gratitude, took a step forward and said, "Young Master Su Yu, thank you."

Su Yu's starry eyes flickered—look at that, they even had to thank him.

Maintaining his calm expression, Su Yu said indifferently, "Dean Yan, the agreed conditions must still be met."

Yan Shaozhe quickly nodded. "Of course, everything I promised still stands. Xiaotao will be under your command for ten years."

"I will also personally select another suitable soul bone for you."

When it came to Ma Xiaotao, Yan Shaozhe couldn't afford to be stingy.

As long as she could be saved, even if he had to part with another top-tier soul bone like the White Dragon Right Leg Bone, Yan Shaozhe was willing.

After all, he had watched Ma Xiaotao grow up. She was like his own child to him—how could he not care?

"As long as you keep your word. Dean Yan, you can inform Miss Xiaotao and have her mentally prepare herself."

"As for suppressing the evil fire, let's set it for three days from now. That will be the first suppression session."

Su Yu spoke casually.

"Alright, alright, I will inform Xiaotao right away."

Hearing this, Yan Shaozhe was overjoyed.

Su Yu was quite straightforward—once he agreed, he didn't waste time delaying.

With that in mind, Yan Shaozhe found Su Yu to be quite a decent person.

Su Yu, uninterested in Yan Shaozhe's expressions, glanced at the sky outside and prepared to take his leave.

"Lexuan, go and see Young Master Su Yu off," Cai Meier said.

Hearing her, Zhang Lexuan nodded.

But just then, Su Yu suddenly turned back.

He looked at Cai Meier, blinked, and said, "Actually, I'd quite like our charming and elegant Dean Cai to personally see me off. What do you think, Dean Cai?"

Cai Meier: ???

Xian Lin'er: ???

Yan Shaozhe: ???

The other elders: …

For a moment, the entire Sea God Pavilion was dumbfounded by Su Yu's words.

Cai Meier's face turned red with embarrassment. She felt utterly flustered.

This little scoundrel—he dared to tease her in public?

Was he… not afraid at all?

She glanced at Yan Shaozhe and found that his face had turned green.

Su Yu laughed heartily and said, "Just a joke, don't take it to heart. Our equally charming and elegant Dean Xian Lin'er, would you be willing to see me off instead?"

Xian Lin'er: !!!!

Qian Duoduo: !!!!

This time, it was Qian Duoduo's turn to look livid.

Yan Shaozhe's face turned outright black.

Su Yu glanced at them, laughed again, and turned to walk out of the Sea God Pavilion. Zhang Lexuan quickly followed after him.

Inside the Pavilion, the elders exchanged glances, their expressions a little odd.

"Meier, you…"

"Lin'er, you…"

Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo hesitated, wanting to say something.

Xian Lin'er slammed the table and snapped angrily, "What do you mean, 'you'? That little bastard was getting back at us!"

"Just because I gave him a few cold looks, he holds a grudge like this?"

Cai Meier nodded in agreement. "I only glared at him once, and he's already keeping it in mind?"

"That little troublemaker—so petty."

Hearing this, Qian Duoduo breathed a sigh of relief, and Yan Shaozhe, whose face had darkened, also relaxed.

That made sense—these two women were already of a certain age. How could Su Yu possibly be interested in them?

He was just messing with them.

Still, this little scoundrel was incredibly bold.

This was the Sea God Pavilion—the heart of Shrek Academy, filled with their top experts—and he still dared to joke around like that?

He had zero regard for them.

Yan Shaozhe immediately got angry, and in his fury… he fumed for a moment.

Because honestly, what could they even do about it?

They couldn't beat him.

It was frustrating beyond words.

Feeling helpless, Yan Shaozhe let out a sigh.

"Forget it, I'm going to find Xiaotao. Su Yu agreeing to help is her good fortune."

With that, Yan Shaozhe immediately left the Sea God Pavilion.

Watching his departing figure, Xian Lin'er scoffed in disdain.

"Still such a coward. I thought he'd go confront Su Yu—just this?"

I just got teased by a little brat, and yet you don't even have the guts to say anything back?

Do you even deserve to be called a man?

Qian Duoduo remained silent.

Cai Meier shook her head, not commenting.

She had long since understood Yan Shaozhe's personality.

Unlike the headstrong and stubborn Xian Lin'er, she could see where he was coming from.

"Forget it. Su Yu is just a kid—why get worked up over him?"

Cai Meier said lightly.

Xian Lin'er shot her a glare but didn't argue.

Was she mad at Su Yu?

No.

Was this even about Su Yu?

Not really.

What truly frustrated her was Yan Shaozhe's lack of backbone.