Douluo Dalu II: I, Huo Yuhao, join Sun Moon

Douluo Dalu II—Chapter 156: All the Bad Things Are Done by the Holy Spirit Church!

Although this incident wouldn't directly affect the enrollment of Shrek Academy, many of its members have deep emotional ties to the academy and simply cannot tolerate its reputation being tarnished.

Even the older, more powerful elders of the Sea God Pavilion are proud to be members of Shrek Academy.

Hearing this, Beibei hesitated, torn between whether to violate the rules of the Tang Sect and handing over its unique skills to help Fan Yu and He Caitou escape trouble. But if Xiaoya were to return and learn of this, how could he explain it to her?

However, Yan Shaozhe's words also made sense. After a moment of contemplation, Beibei finally sighed and said, "Dean Yan, I am willing to hand over the Tang Sect's unique skills."

"After all," he added, "whether it's for the sake of the academy or Teacher Fan Yu and He Caitou, this is the only way."

He then took it out from his storage soul guidance device and handed it to Yan Shaozhe.

Yan Shaozhe saw the four large characters "Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record" on the cover and immediately smiled. He took the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record with his right hand, then extended his left hand, patted Beibei's shoulder, and said, "Beibei, you've made the right choice. I know asking you to violate the rules of the Tang Sect is difficult for you."

"But for the overall situation, it's the only way," he continued. "Don't worry—our academy is still trying its best to find Tang Ya. As soon as we do, we will notify you immediately."

After saying this, Yan Shaozhe turned around and hurriedly left. He soon arrived at the reception room of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, found Jing Hongchen, and handed over the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.

"Dean Jing, this is the so-called Tang Sect's unique skills. So, can Fan Yu and He Caitou now be released? After all, they are teachers and students at Shrek, and it's not appropriate for them to remain detained," Yan Shaozhe said.

Before coming to Beibei, Yan Shaozhe had already handed over the ten pieces of ten thousand-year soul bones required by Jing Hongchen as compensation.

To be honest, for a force like Shrek Academy—standing for ten thousand years—handing over ten thousand-year soul bones was not a big deal.

After all, Shrek had accumulated such treasures over the years; it wasn't that they couldn't part with some soul bones.

Although Yan Shaozhe felt somewhat distressed, he still happily handed over the soul bones to facilitate Fan Yu and He Caitou's release.

However, soul bones are far more precious to Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, because the overall quality of soul beasts in the Sun Moon Empire is lower than in the original Douluo Continent's Three Kingdoms.

While soul guidance devices form the main offensive power, soul bones can at least enhance the strength of soul engineers. Jing Hongchen eventually accepted the soul bones.

At this moment, Jing Hongchen briefly examined the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, then stored it in his ring with a smile. "Alright, Dean Yan, I'll take you to see them now. By the way, Dean Qian, come along."

He looked at Qian Duoduo beside him.

Qian Duoduo nodded firmly. "Of course. I want to have a good talk with Fan Yu and He Caitou. There must be some misunderstanding—I don't believe they are the kind of people who would steal blueprints."

Although he knew Fan Yu was involved in stealing blueprints, he was careful not to admit it openly. Such an admission would harm Shrek's reputation.

Soon, Jing Hongchen led Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo to a courtyard. Several soul engineers guarded the gate. When they saw Jing Hongchen, they immediately saluted, calling him "Hall Master."

These soul engineers were researchers of Illustrious Virtue Hall. They were extremely disgusted with Fan Yu and He Caitou's theft of blueprints.

Many of these researchers volunteered to guard Fan Yu and He Caitou to prevent their escape.

Jing Hongchen nodded. "You don't need to guard them anymore. I've negotiated with Shrek Academy. We have agreed to release Fan Yu and He Caitou."

Some researchers looked dissatisfied, but they understood that being researchers in Illustrious Virtue Hall required intelligence. Though some may have a straightforward temperament, they weren't fools—they knew it was impossible to keep Fan Yu and He Caitou locked up forever.

Thus, they made way.

Jing Hongchen said, "Alright, Dean Yan, Dean Qian, let's go in together."

He led Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo into the courtyard. Inside, Fan Yu and He Caitou sat around a table eating.

Although they were technically "prisoners," their special identities and the fact that Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy exchange students were still in Shrek meant Jing Hongchen wouldn't imprison them.

"Fan Yu, He Caitou," Qian Duoduo greeted with a smile. He quickly approached, and Yan Shaozhe followed suit. Soon, the four began to converse.

Jing Hongchen tactfully stepped out of the yard, as he wasn't familiar with these visitors, and he had to hand over the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record to Huo Yuhao as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, the four in the yard talked for a while. Yan Shaozhe activated a soundproof soul guidance shield, looked at Fan Yu, and said, "Fan Yu, from now on, you and Cai Tou must attribute the theft of the blueprints to the Holy Spirit Church."

He emphasized, "Remember, all the bad things were done by the Holy Spirit Church! You were coerced by their evil soul masters."

"Shrek Academy always holds Tang San as an example of purity and innocence. We would never take the initiative to do such things."

He explained further, "Because of the blueprints' theft, our reputation has suffered greatly. Why weren't you more careful?"

"If you hadn't been caught and the blueprints returned to the academy, you could have been a hero. Now, we need to find a way to repair the damage."

Fan Yu looked worried. "But, will others believe our explanation?"

Yan Shaozhe smiled reassuringly. "Given Shrek Academy's reputation over ten thousand years, as long as we're willing to explain, others will believe us."

He continued, "Shrek has influenced the Douluo Continent profoundly. Even the Star Luo Emperor, Xu Jiawei, once secretly came to study at Shrek."

"However, we still need to decide on the best time and place for your explanation."

He then began discussing the details with the others.

End of Chapter.