RNP Chapter 282 Departure for Devil's Island
Chapter 282 Departure for Devil's Island
Chapter 287 Departure for Devil's Island
Shrek Academy was on holiday, and the usually bustling campus was noticeably quieter.
The entire academy seemed to have been detached from the hustle and bustle, immersed in a rare tranquility.
On Poseidon Island in the center of the academy, Yunming's unassuming little courtyard welcomed a guest today.
Leng Yaozhu, dressed in a long purple dress, sat gracefully on a stone bench in the courtyard pavilion. Two cups of freshly brewed tea sat on the stone table in front of her, their fragrant aroma swirling and dispersing in the afternoon breeze.
She came here specifically to discuss the Devil Island matter with Yun Ming in person.
The last Golden Tree incident caused quite a stir, and Long Yeyue returned empty-handed. Shrek Academy failed to keep Huo Yuhao, which in turn increased Yun Ming's influence within the academy.
Yun Ming sat opposite Leng Yaozhu, one hand resting on the stone table, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the surface lightly, his face full of contemplation.
After a long silence, he slowly raised his head, looked at Leng Yaozhu, and asked, "Yaozhu, how much do you know about Devil Island?"
Leng Yaozhu shook her head and said frankly, "Your Shrek Academy has done a good job of keeping secrets. My understanding of Devil Island is limited to knowing that such a place exists; I know very little about the specifics of the island."
Upon hearing this, Yun Ming sighed, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then slowly said, "Although Devil Island has always been regarded as Shrek Academy's private territory," the outside world has always believed that the academy has absolute control over the island.
"But to be honest, Shrek Academy doesn't really have complete control over Devil Island."
Leng Yaozhu paused slightly in her teacup, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
She put down her teacup, frowned, and said, "What do you mean by that? Didn't every generation of the Shrek Seven Devils go to Devil's Island for military training?"
"Is there something on that island that your academy can't control? Is there any danger?"
Yun Ming organized his thoughts before speaking, "The Federation's Historical Spirit Tower should also have records of how Devil Island was born. You should know a little about that."
Upon hearing this, Leng Yaozhu quickly recalled the dusty documents she had seen in the Spirit Pagoda's archives.
Her brow furrowed slightly, and a hint of uncertainty crept into her voice: "Those records do mention some things—very vague statements."
"Could the creation of Devil's Island really be related to gods?"
Yun Ming did not evade the question and nodded solemnly: "That's right, there is indeed divine power remaining on that island."
"That's why I say Shrek Academy didn't really control that place either."
"The academy's understanding of Devil Island is not comprehensive, and there are indeed unknown risks involved."
"More than a thousand years ago, a generation of the Shrek Seven Devils perished on Devil's Island!"
Leng Yaozhu's heart skipped a beat when she heard these words; she hadn't expected such a thing to happen.
Looking at Leng Yaozhu's expression, Yun Ming said, word by word, "Therefore, I cannot guarantee that they will be safe once they enter Devil's Island."
"Even if nothing happens for a long time, it doesn't mean nothing will ever happen."
"That's why we need to ask clearly: are you sure you still want them to go to Devil's Island?"
Leng Yaozhu fell silent. Her hand, holding the teacup, remained suspended in mid-air for a long time, her slightly furrowed brows reflected in the tea.
She knew Yun Ming's character; he was not the kind of person who would exaggerate to shirk responsibility, much less deceive her about this matter.
She hesitated for a long time before finally speaking, her tone more somber than before: "This matter is too important; I can't make this decision for them. I need to ask the children for their opinions first."
After all, it involves real safety issues, and she cannot overstep her bounds and make decisions directly for these children.
Yun Ming nodded understandingly, but added, "It's best to be cautious. Go back and discuss it with them first. If you ultimately decide to go, I can make arrangements at any time."
More than a month has passed since Huo Yuhao traveled back in time with Leng Yaozhu last time, and he has not returned to ten thousand years ago.
In the blink of an eye, the holiday came to an end, and the bells of the new semester echoed over Shrek Academy.
The campus has become lively again, and everything has returned to its former state.
However, neither Huo Yuhao nor Gu Yue appeared in Shrek Academy's classes for the new semester.
Leng Yaozhu had already shared the information she received from Yun Ming with everyone, explaining the dangers of Devil Island in detail.
However, the final answer was surprisingly consistent; not a single person backed down.
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During their last trip to the Tang Clan's Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, each of them gained tangible benefits.
The medicinal power of the immortal herb was gradually absorbed during the month-long holiday, and everyone's strength was greatly enhanced.
Having tasted the sweetness of rapid growth in perilous situations, they are even more unwilling to miss the next opportunity.
Since Devil Island is a treasure trove for Shrek Academy students to hone their skills over the generations, they naturally want to explore it.
Opportunities never fall into anyone's lap out of thin air; they are earned through courage and hard work.
As for the dangers Yun Ming mentioned, Tang Wulin also did his homework on them.
He made a special trip to find Wu Changkong and carefully learned about the situation.
According to Wu Changkong, Devil Island is indeed dangerous. Many students who went to Devil Island in previous years were left with psychological trauma and could not recover for a long time after returning.
But for at least a century, no students from the academy who went to Devil's Island have ever faced any life-threatening danger.
Since there's no danger to my life, there's even less to be afraid of.
If you want to improve your strength, how can you not take any risks at all?
If you're always looking for stability, you might as well stay home and lie down.
After receiving a positive answer, Leng Yaozhu quickly contacted Yun Ming, and the two sides soon finalized the departure time.
Huo Yuhao is now completely ignored at Shrek Academy.
These past few days, Gu Yue has naturally followed her husband's lead; since Huo Yuhao didn't go to the academy, she also stayed away.
Exactly one week after the start of the academy's semester, Leng Yaozhu made advance arrangements for all the tasks at the Spirit Pagoda and quietly set off with Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue to the Soul Guidance Train Station.
Before leaving, Leng Yaozhu specially changed into a low-key dark casual outfit, toning down her usual powerful aura that made people afraid to look directly at her.
The three rested briefly in the VIP lounge at the station. Not long after, the door to the VIP lounge was pushed open, and several familiar figures filed in.
Na'er walked at the front, her long silver hair flowing with a soft, moonlit glow under the lights. As soon as she entered, she gave Huo Yuhao a slight smile.
Tang Wulin followed closely behind, his tall figure completely blocking out everyone behind him.
Following behind were Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan, one with his hands in his pockets and a lazy expression, and the other quietly following at the back, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Huo Yuhao put down his teacup and was about to raise his hand to greet them when his gaze passed over Tang Wulin's shoulder and he caught sight of another person walking in through the door.
The man was wearing a baseball cap pulled very low and large sunglasses that covered almost half of his face.
But Huo Yuhao's eyesight was so sharp that he could recognize the other person even if they were wrapped up like a dumpling.
Isn't that Yun Ming?!
Huo Yuhao knew that Shrek Academy would most likely send someone to lead the trip to Devil Island, but he never expected that it would be Yun Ming, the Sea God Pavilion Master, who would personally come.
He instinctively reached out to stand up and bow, but before he could even leave the sofa, Yun Ming's voice transmission had already reached his ear: "Don't make a sound, I don't want to be recognized."
Huo Yuhao paused for a moment, swallowing back the words that were about to come out, and pretended to be nonchalant as he sat down again.