Chapter Nineteen. Giving Shrek Full Respect

The author glanced over the votes and noticed that most people chose for Muyang to join, but it seems like you all want Muyang to join Shrek just to cripple Huo Yuhao... You can admit it yourselves.

The mysterious helmet, which the author forgot to mention, is actually the Doctor’s helmet from Arknights. No matter the situation, the helmet is never removed, not even when changing clothes, so the author just refers to it as the helmet.

Now, let’s get into the main story.

Elder Xuan looked at Muyang and helplessly agreed; after all, when under someone's roof, how could one not bow their head? Especially when they hold something over you.

“Right, we also need to preserve Shrek’s reputation. How about this: you take me back and announce to the public that the intruder who offended Shrek has been executed. As for me, I’ll appear before the world wearing my helmet. Would that be acceptable? If not, I can add a bottle of Sun Spring. I know you have descendants of Ma Hongjun—this Sun Spring can purify her evil fire, it can’t get any purer,” Muyang said, looking pitifully at Elder Xuan. Putting aside the poisonous mist, in appearance alone, Muyang was still a nine-year-old child.

When Elder Xuan heard Muyang mention Shrek’s reputation, his expression softened. Upon hearing about the Sun Spring, he relaxed almost entirely. Although he didn’t know exactly what the Sun Spring was, if it could purify the evil fire, then Ma Xiaotao could last a while longer, greatly increasing the chances of finding someone with the ultimate ice attribute.

Muyang took out the smallest bottle of Sun Spring from his spatial ring and handed it to Elder Xuan. Feeling the warmth of the Sun Spring, Elder Xuan was convinced it could purify the evil fire.

(Note: The purification here is not complete; it can only purify a portion and temporarily alleviate the pressure the evil fire places on Ma Xiaotao. Although Muyang possesses enough to completely purify her evil fire, it would require half his supply of Sun Spring. How could he give that up without getting something in return?)

After handing over the Sun Spring, Elder Xuan immediately restrained Muyang, preparing to escort him into Shrek.

“Oh, right, Grandpa. To make my death seem more convincing, once we pass through the city gates, just smash my head. Because of the special nature of my martial soul, I won’t die. Then, just quickly take me somewhere deserted,” said Muyang.

“Alright,” Elder Xuan agreed to Muyang’s plan. As for the hurry, Elder Xuan assumed that Muyang’s martial soul couldn’t keep his head shattered for long. He didn’t realize that Muyang wanted him to hurry because his own regenerative ability was so strong that, even if suppressed, his wounds would heal quickly. If anyone saw this, the plan would be useless, so he needed Elder Xuan to get him somewhere secluded as fast as possible.

The elders of the Sea God Pavilion, hearing how much Muyang cared for Shrek’s dignity, didn’t wholly forgive him, but they began to acknowledge him a little.

Meanwhile, Elder Song, seeing that Huo Yuhao’s business was done, grabbed Huo Yuhao and, with a flash, tossed him back into his dormitory. At that moment, Wang Dong happened to be in the shower. (Note: From here, readers, feel free to continue the story yourselves. The setting has been given, don’t let the author down!)

Elder Xuan dragged Muyang to the gates of Shrek Academy, smashed Muyang’s head, and announced, “If anyone dares threaten Shrek City, this is what awaits them!”

With that, he carried Muyang’s