Douluo Continent: I can nurture soul beasts and even perform super evolution.

Chapter 221 The Last Bond Between Master and Disciple: Senior Sister, Long Time No See (Third Update)

Jing Hongchen slowly raised her head and went straight to meet Xu Jiangliu, who was looking at her with a hint of provocation.

"The news has just been sent back to Shrek Academy." Xu Jiangliu put his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed on Jing Hongchen's actions. That's right, he came here to force Jing Hongchen to rebel, which was due to His Majesty's secret order.

Although Jing Hongchen was wearing soul power restraint shackles, he skillfully controlled them to the point where he could just break free. That's right, a net had been set up outside the entire cell, and four level nine soul masters were on standby.

If Jing Hongchen were to angrily and forcefully break free of his shackles, he would face certain death.

Sure enough, provoked by him, a flash of irritability, anxiety, and anger appeared in Jing Hongchen's eyes.

The saddest thing in the world is watching your own grandchild die step by step.

"Despicable!" Jing Hongchen was shrewd enough to see through Xu Jiangliu's scheme, but this was an open plot, and he was like a trapped beast, being forced step by step into the abyss.

"Hehe, Hall Master Jing, that's a bit of an overstatement. After all, I remember you proposed the student exchange strategy, and even took the lead by sending your own grandson to gain Shrek Academy's recognition," Xu Jiangliu said with a smile.

"In other words, it was you... who personally pushed Xiao Hongchen into the abyss."

"Shut up!!!" Jing Hongchen was like a senile lion, his tone furious, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at Xu Jiangliu, his hands clenched so tightly that his nails dug deep into his flesh, trying to control himself.

Even knowing it was a trap, a calculated scheme by the other party, he, as shrewd and experienced as he was, couldn't help but jump in.

An uncontrollable surge of anger welled up within him.

"If I'm not mistaken, right now, the entire Shrek Academy will know this news. With Su Wen's prestige at Shrek... tsk tsk tsk, I wonder if the Shrek higher-ups will step in to protect him. If not... he'll probably be torn to pieces by the angry Shrek students."

Xu Jiangliu was still stirring things up.

Of course, there's actually a problem with that statement.

The news had been sent back to Shrek Academy several days earlier via Fan Yu's letter, but to their utter bewilderment, Shrek Academy had managed to suppress their anger and had not done anything to Xiao Hongchen, which made them very upset.

Are they really going to ask Shrek Academy to kill someone? That would turn Chun Chun into a clown, but if they don't kill her, their original plan can't proceed.

After all, according to the plan, the news that should have come was the death of Xiao Hongchen and the tragic images...

But it doesn’t matter.

Since things have already gone too far, why not take this opportunity to force a reversal of the mortal world?

Hence the scene today.

As expected, upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen's body trembled slowly. She lowered her head, an indescribable desolation and despair enveloping her heart. But soon, this despair was replaced by anger...

"You beast, give it to me..." Jing Hongchen's eyes turned bloodshot, and his aura suddenly surged, as if he was about to break free of his shackles, but in the next instant...

"grandfather!!"

He saw his granddaughter, holding a token, rush into the cell. Though tears streamed down her face, her expression was resolute: "My brother isn't dead! I've confirmed it with several exchange students from Shrek Academy; they didn't kill my brother!!!"

"What?" Jing Hongchen stared blankly, his aura completely withdrawn into his body, and his fluttering sleeves returned to their original stillness.

“Brother is not dead!” Meng Hongchen’s eyes stung when she saw her grandfather’s appearance. She forced back her tears and walked to his side.

"Damn it!"

Xu Jiangliu glared angrily at his subordinate who rushed in after him: "You can't even handle this small matter..."

"Sir, she holds Master Kong's token; we dare not refuse her passage," the middle-aged man said meekly.

"Hmph!" Xu Jiangliu snorted coldly. His plan had been exposed and he had lost face. If today's matter succeeded, not only would the royal family be able to get the largest share of Mingde Hall's pie, but Xu Jiangliu himself would also be able to make a fortune from it.

However, since this matter was carried out in secret, it means that the Sun Moon Empire also has its pride. It is extremely disheartening to have a meritorious official pushed to this point, so it is not appropriate to continue taking action.

"Hmph, Mirror Red Dust, you'd better watch yourself!"

After uttering those words, Xu Jiangliu turned and left.

"Huff, huff..." Jing Hongchen stroked the hair of her granddaughter, who was sobbing loudly on her lap, and her tone gradually calmed down: "Did you go to see your teacher?"

"Yes, it was Elder Kong who contacted me. He even asked me to pass on an apology to you." Meng Hongchen's eyes were blurry with tears. "If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have known that you had already been... sob sob..."

"The bond between master and disciple... I don't really blame him. After all, from his perspective, helping me this much is already a lot... cough cough cough..." Jing Hongchen muttered to herself, "Is your brother really alright?"

“It’s alright!” Meng Hongchen nodded firmly.

"Fan Yu, the leader of Shrek Academy seems to be problematic. He seems to want Shrek to kill the brother as soon as possible and start a continental war, but Shrek has not believed him."

"Hehe..." Jing Hongchen smiled bitterly. He had finally experienced the feeling of lifting a rock only to drop it on his own foot. This enemy was a spy he had personally recruited. He thought that the enemy's potential had been exhausted and he was going to kick him aside, but he didn't expect to be stabbed in the foot at the last minute.

“Grandpa, Su Wen really…” Meng Hongchen bit her lip lightly, her beautiful eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Alas, Ye Xishui personally took action, even using the full power of the Tower of Death. Even I cannot guarantee that someone like her will survive." Jing Hongchen sighed softly, his expression somber.

For some reason, at this moment, he and Su Wen felt a sense of mutual understanding, which was both sad and lamentable.

"Have you encountered any trouble lately?" Jing Hongchen looked at his granddaughter with pity. Although Shrek Academy hadn't made any moves, it didn't mean Xiao was safe. However, he didn't say this out loud, afraid of worrying his granddaughter, so he changed the subject.

“Hmm…” Meng Hongchen looked conflicted, as if afraid of worrying her grandfather. “The Crown Prince came to see me once.”

"Xu Tianran?!" A flash of anger crossed Jing Hongchen's eyes. This cripple actually dared to set his sights on his granddaughter. The meaning behind his seeking out Meng Hongchen at this moment couldn't be clearer...

Did he want to take advantage of his family's misfortune to play the good guy?
There are no doors! ! !

It seems I'll have to ask the teacher for help again...

……

In the prince's residence.

The incense burner emitted wisps of smoke, which drifted away.

Xu Tianran, dressed in a snow-white robe, sat in the hall, flipping through books, a smile playing on his lips. Clearly, he was pleased with the current situation.

Why not reap the benefits without lifting a finger?

This is the best opportunity to win over the Hongchen family.

He was short of power, so he handed him a great gift. With him backing him up, Jing Hongchen would return to the position of Mingde Hall Master, and his power would expand like never before.

Without the old fox Jing Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, a naive girl, was naturally easy to handle.

As he said today, my dear Meng, you wouldn't want to see your grandfather die in prison, would you...?

The effects are immediate.

"Your Highness."

A figure slowly emerged from the shadows behind him.

It was a beautiful woman in a white palace dress who quietly stared at Xu Tianran: "His Majesty has decreed..."

"Your subject is here!" A look of confusion flashed in Xu Tianran's eyes.

This woman is the Emperor's concubine, and her power is unfathomable. Decrees that she personally reads are usually of utmost importance, but why today…?

"Stay away from women of the mortal world, and do not get within a hundred feet of them."

The palace woman glanced indifferently at Xu Tianran, who was bowing low, as if she had already seen through some people's thoughts. After speaking, she disappeared.

"..."

For a long time, Xu Tianran remained bent over, but his whole body trembled slightly. He felt utterly humiliated!
That's tantamount to telling him to get lost!

"Mirror of the Mortal World!!!"

This order was most likely not from his father, so someone must have put pressure on him. The person who put it was undoubtedly Kong Deming, but no matter how ashamed and angry he was, he dared not mention that name and could only vent all his anger on Jing Hongchen.

He slowly raised his head, his face contorted with rage: "I'll make you kneel down and beg me sooner or later..."

……

Shrek Academy.

Fighting spirit area.

Zhang Lexuan gripped Xiao Hongchen's neck, a deep sorrow and despair flashing in her beautiful eyes. Su Wen was dead, and her world was shrouded in gray, as if everything had lost its meaning.

The fact that she could pick the Acacia Heartbreak Red signifies the purity of her love for Su Wen.

At that moment, she thought of committing suicide for love.

Kill Xiao Hongchen, then go to Mingdu.

But a sliver of hope remained in her heart: what if? What if Su Wen was still alive?
This hope was almost making her hallucinate, as if... Su Wen was standing right next to her, gently stroking her cheek, and then whispering in her ear, "Senior Sister, it's been a long time."

"and many more!"

A moment of blankness flashed across Zhang Lexuan's beautiful eyes.

This doesn't seem like a hallucination!
"Yes, Senior Sister." Su Wen smiled helplessly, cupping that exquisitely beautiful, fair, and flawless face in her hands. "I'm back now."

"Woooooooo..."

The senior sister, who had just been filled with murderous intent, instantly broke down. She wrapped her slender arms around Su Wen's arm, and tears, like broken jade beads, soaked Su Wen's chest. Only this vivid touch could gradually bring color back to her world.

Xiao Hongchen, standing to the side, looked completely bewildered.

Dude, weren't you dead?!
Even if you're not dead, shouldn't you be in the Sun Moon Empire?!
They just appeared right in front of me like that?! Is this even allowed?!
"I'll tell you the details later." Su Wen glanced at the bewildered Xiao Hongchen, then helplessly picked up the beauty in his arms and carried her towards their residence in the inner courtyard.

After not seeing each other for half a year, the way to maintain contact naturally becomes through emotional connection.

P.S.: One more chapter left to update. Today's total is 9,000 words. I'll try to get over 10,000 words tomorrow.

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