Douluo Continent: Gourmet Prisoner

Xuanzi returned to Shrek Academy with the four surviving students.

The silence was broken when a student greeted them.

Xuanzi put the four inner court students down and headed straight for the Sea God Pavilion.

Despite her grief, Zhang Lexuan forced a smile and greeted her younger schoolmates.

Xuanzi kicked open the door of the Sea God Pavilion.

"Elder Mu, I have failed your expectations. Please convene the Sea God Pavilion Conference. I will resign from all my positions!" Xuanzi said, tears streaming down his face.

"What's wrong? Xuanzi? What happened? Explain yourself." Mu En had a bad feeling.

"This time I led a team to the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt souls for the children, but the Star Dou Great Forest has undergone tremendous changes."

"It has become a paradise for food lovers. There are strange but delicious foods everywhere. These foods are not only delicious, but they can also enhance physical fitness and soul power. I couldn't resist leaving the children behind." Xuanzi swallowed hard as he thought of those delicacies.

"I thought it would be fine because this is just a mixed area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest, but I didn't expect that a 10-year-old soul beast would run into the children."

"When I arrived, only four children had survived, but they were good children. They killed the 100,000-year-old soul beast. By the time I arrived, Le Xuan had already absorbed the soul ring and soul bone." Xuan Zi's eyes reddened again when he thought of the children who died because of him.

Moon's anxiety finally died.

"Collect the bodies of those eight children properly, provide their families with the highest level of compensation, and then convene a meeting of the Sea God Pavilion." Moon finished speaking and closed his eyes.

"But."

"There are no 'buts' about it; we owe them this."

"It's not that I'm unwilling to compensate the children's parents, it's just..." Xuanzi remained silent for a while.

"The remains of those eight children have not been recovered."

Upon hearing this, Moon felt dizzy.

"Get out of here! Summon all the elders back and convene a meeting of the Sea God Pavilion immediately!"

The elders of the Sea God Pavilion were quickly summoned, unaware of what had happened.

"Xuanzi, tell me yourself!"

Xuanzi recounted everything that had happened.

"It's all my fault. I was too greedy. I will resign from my positions as deputy head of the Shrek Academy Inspection Team and elder of the Sea God Pavilion." After saying this, Xuanzi left dejectedly.

The elders of the Sea God Pavilion present looked at each other in bewilderment.

The silence was broken when a senior official spoke.

"Elder Mu, this...this won't do!"

"That's right, Elder Mu. Elder Xuan is currently the person with the highest cultivation level at Shrek Academy besides you. He will be the pillar of Shrek Academy in the future."

Everyone knows that Elder Mu's time is running out, and only four of the new generation have died in this Soul Hunt. Zhang Lexuan, the leader of the new generation, is not yet able to carry the entire Shrek Academy.

Everyone knows that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Xuanzi will be the next Shrek Academy leader.

But now an accident has occurred, and Shrek Academy, which is currently facing a talent gap, cannot do without Xuanzi.

Everyone was trying to persuade Moon.

At this moment, Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department of Shrek Academy, unleashed his extraordinary wisdom.

If the survivors of this incident forgive Xuanzi, does that mean Xuanzi will not need to resign from his post?

We did it right away.

This doesn't seem like the level of execution expected of a Grand Elder of the Sea God Pavilion.

But Yan Shaozhe succeeded at this moment.

He quietly left the Sea God Pavilion and headed straight for the inner courtyard.

He quickly found Wu Ming, Han Ruoruo, and Lu Renjia. He spent a month using threats and inducements to finally "persuade" the three of them.

When he tried to find Zhang Lexuan, the other three told him that Zhang Lexuan was in seclusion.

A month later, Zhang Lexuan finished her seclusion, and Yan Shaozhe, upon hearing the news, immediately arranged to meet with her.

"Wu Ming, Han Ruoruo, even the passerby A has agreed to forgive Elder Xuan. As a beneficiary of this incident, Le Xuan, why are you unwilling to forgive Elder Xuan?"

"How can I forgive him? He killed eight other junior students from the inner academy, and the four of us almost died too! How can I forgive him?!"

There was a loud bang.

Zhang Lexuan slammed the door and left Yan Shaozhe's office.

Enraged, Yan Shaozhe shouted.

"Zhang Lexuan, you'll regret this!"

Of course, no one would answer him, because Zhang Lexuan had already walked away.

For nearly a month, Yan Shaozhe kept trying to meet with Zhang Lexuan, but was repeatedly rejected by her. Realizing that Zhang Lexuan was unyielding to both soft and hard approaches, Yan Shaozhe became furious. It was at this moment that Yan Shaozhe suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

He had come up with a good idea; Zhang Lexuan would definitely agree this time.

On the last day of the month, Yan Shaozhe met with Zhang Lexuan again.

"Give up, Dean Yan, I will not agree." Zhang Lexuan said to Yan Shaozhe as soon as they met.

Yan Shaozhe wasn't angry.

"If I said that if you don't agree, I'll prevent the compensation from reaching the children's parents, you know, as a Super Douluo, I have that ability." Yan Shaozhe calmly uttered a sentence that sent a chill down Zhang Lexuan's spine.

"What are you saying, Dean Yan? How can you be so shameless as a Super Douluo?" Zhang Lexuan glared angrily.

"Le Xuan, extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary measures. Shrek Academy cannot do without Elder Xuan right now. This is the only way I can do it. I can only say that you children will have to suffer a bit."

"So, you agree?"

"Fine, I agree, I will forgive Elder Xuan!" Zhang Lexuan said through gritted teeth.

"Oh, right, there will be a meeting of the Sea God Pavilion in a couple of days to decide on the final verdict against Elder Xuan. I need you to kneel down and beg Elder Xuan to stay, so that Elder Xuan can see your sincerity."

"Okay, I agree!"

After saying that, Zhang Lexuan left Yan Shaozhe's office.

As soon as Zhang Lexuan closed the door and turned around, she felt her vision go black and she almost collapsed.

Fortunately, Wu Ming and Han Ruoruo, who were waiting, went up and helped Zhang Lexuan.

"Sister Lexuan, how is it? Dean Yan didn't make things difficult for you, did he?" Wu Ming asked anxiously.

"It's alright. The Sea God Pavilion meeting will be held in a couple of days to decide on the final verdict against Elder Xuan. I agree to Dean Yan's request, and I will forgive Elder Xuan at the Sea God Pavilion meeting." Zhang Lexuan looked haggard at this moment.

"Sister Lexuan, are you really alright?" Han Ruoruo asked with a worried expression.

"It's alright, everyone go and rest, and prepare for the Poseidon Pavilion meeting in a couple of days."

After saying that, Zhang Lexuan left.

Her silhouette looked like a dog, a stray dog ​​whose spine had been broken.

After learning that Zhang Lexuan was willing to forgive Xuanzi, Yan Shaozhe quickly went to find Xuanzi to tell him the news.

Yan Shaozhe arrived at Xuanzi's confinement room.

Meanwhile, Xuanzi was constantly opening the taffy and drinking the wine inside.

At this moment, Xuanzi was disheveled, with messy hair and a strong smell of alcohol. He was nothing like the spirited man he once was. He looked more like a dog than Zhang Lexuan.

His eyes dimmed as he looked at Yan Shaozhe approaching.

"Shao Zhe, what are you doing here? Don't try to persuade this sinner anymore, my mind is made up." After saying that, Xuan Zi took another gulp of wine.

"Elder Xuan, the children are willing to forgive you and hope you can continue to stay in the Sea God Pavilion."

"What did you say? Is this true? Are the children really willing to forgive me?" Xuanzi's eyes lit up again as she quickly walked up to Yan Shaozhe and stared into his eyes.

"You're not lying to me, are you?"

"No, Elder Xuan, the children have all forgiven you willingly."

"That's wonderful!" Xuanzi exclaimed excitedly.

Two days passed quickly, and the Poseidon Pavilion meeting was convened.

Yan Shaozhe came over to inform Xuanzi to attend.

When he arrived at the solitary confinement room, he saw the same haggard Xuanzi, who was still drinking heavily.

He knew that Xuanzi still couldn't get over his own inner conflict.

"Elder Xuan, the Sea God Pavilion meeting is ready; all that's missing is your attendance."

Upon hearing this, Xuanzi put down the coconut wine in his hand, sighed, and looked at Yan Shaozhe without saying a word.

A long time passed.

The silence was broken by Yan Shaozhe's words.

"Elder Xuan, three months have passed since this incident. Please don't blame yourself too much. Your martial soul is the Gluttonous Divine Ox, and the changes that have occurred in the Star Dou Great Forest have made it too attractive to your martial soul. There's nothing we can do about it."

Yan Shaozhe paused for a moment, then continued.

"And who could have imagined that a 10-year-old soul beast would suddenly appear in the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest, and just happen to run into the children?"

Xuanzi gave Yan Shaozhe a deep look. He didn't say anything, but started walking towards the Sea God Pavilion.

When the two arrived at the Sea God Pavilion, Xuanzi immediately saw the four students who had survived the incident.

Upon seeing these four people, Xuanzi trembled, and a deep sense of guilt appeared on his face.

But when he thought about what Yan Shaozhe said about the four students being willing to forgive him, he felt a little better.

After the two of them sat down in their seats.

Moon, who was seated at the head of the table, spoke slowly.

"I believe everyone knows why we are holding the Poseidon Pavilion meeting today."

Mu En paused for a moment, then looked at Xuanzi and said.

"All the elders are urging me to keep you here, but what will you, as a sinner, think three months from now?"

"Elder Mu, it's all my fault. I'm resigning voluntarily..."

"Elder Xuan, this is not your fault. No one could have predicted that a 10-year-old soul beast would suddenly appear in the mixed zone. Everyone has witnessed your abilities, and no one will blame you."

"That's right, Elder Xuan, the Sea God Pavilion needs you now, you can't leave."

The elders of the Sea God Pavilion tried to persuade Xuanzi to stay.

Just as Elder Xuan was about to continue speaking and refuse their offer to stay, Yan Shaozhe gave a wink to the four students in the inner courtyard.

Zhang Lexuan, Han Ruoruo, Wu Ming, and Passerby A immediately knelt down with a thud.

But the words of pleas to stay stuck in their throats. They had practiced these words for two days and memorized them, but now their minds were blank, and they couldn't recall anything.

Zhang Lexuan knew this wouldn't work; she had to speak up.

"Eunice, without you, Vadashi..."

Of course, that's not what he said.

"Elder Xuan, this is not your fault. We have already forgiven you. Please stay!" Zhang Lexuan said through gritted teeth, but then she remembered Yan Shaozhe's words and softened her tone.

"Yes, Elder Xuan's actions back then weren't your fault. Please stay." ×3

"you……"

Upon hearing their words, Xuanzi burst into tears.

Seeing this, Yan Shaoze immediately seized the opportunity to strike while the iron was hot.

"Elder Xuan, the children have already forgiven you. Shrek Academy needs you now. You can't refuse them again. If you refuse again, you'll break the hearts of the children and us."

The four people lowered their heads and remained silent, as if they would kneel there forever if Xuanzi disagreed.

"Children, how can I bear to see you like this? Get up, I promise you."

Xuanzi wiped his tears with his dirty sleeve and said in a choked voice.

"Thank you, Elder Xie." ×4

"I know I have no face to stay, but the kids begged me, and Shrek needs me, so I have no choice but to swallow my pride and stay, to do my part for Shrek one more time."

Upon hearing Xuanzi's words, everyone in the Sea God Pavilion except for Mu En and the four inner court students smiled and excitedly celebrated the return of Taotie Douluo.

Moon and four other Inner Court students watched this absurd scene unfold.

After a while, Moon spoke.

"Even so, punishment is still necessary. You are confined to Shrek Academy for three years and are not allowed to leave."

"Yes, Elder Mu!"

After the Sea God Pavilion meeting ended, the four inner court students returned to the inner court.

They returned to their rooms in a daze, their minds still racing.

ended?

Is that all?

Three months of confinement and three years of house arrest cost eight precious lives?

Why can they laugh?

Xuanzi, who committed such heinous crimes and caused the deaths of eight outstanding inner court students who had won the championship for Shrek Academy, only had to pay this price?

Judging from the situation of these elders, besides the four of them, perhaps Elder Mu should also be included, who else is there? Who else remembers the eight students who died?

The compensation was quickly delivered to the parents of the children and Zhang Lexuan and the others.

It seems like a happy ending has been achieved?

Everyone received compensation, the Sea God Pavilion welcomed Xuanzi back, and Xuanzi was forgiven. He only needed to pay three months of confinement, three years of house arrest, and a period of inner remorse.

During his three-month confinement, he developed a new habit of drinking heavily, and his palate became increasingly discerning, with him wanting to drink even better wines.

Oh, what an absurd and laughable happy ending!