A few days later, after finishing his cultivation consolidation, Bai Mu returned to Order Academy.
Thinking of his old acquaintances from Shrek, he headed straight for the training grounds.
As soon as he arrived, a familiar scene came into view.
The Shrek Seven Devils were all present, training intensely. Nearby, Jiang Zhu, Jing Ling, Tai Tan, Huang Yuan, Meng Yiran, and others were sparring as well.
On the sidelines stood the original Shrek teachers, including Yu Xiaogang, watching closely and offering guidance.
"Eh?" Bai Mu paused slightly, amusement flickering in his eyes.
"She's here too?"
Among the instructors stood Liu Erlong.
She wore practical training clothes, her long hair tied back, her posture straight and commanding as ever.
When Bai Mu stepped forward, the training ground fell silent.
"Instructor!"
Tai Tan, Jiang Zhu, and Jing Ling greeted him respectfully.
"Bai Mu!"
Ning Rongrong**, Zhu Zhuqing**, and Meng Yiran** immediately ran over.
"Welcome back!" Ning Rongrong said brightly.
"Everyone, relax," Bai Mu said with a smile. "How's the training been?"
"With Grandmaster and Dean Erlong guiding us, we've improved a lot," Tai Tan replied honestly.
"That's good." Bai Mu nodded, then took out several wooden boxes.
"I brought something for everyone."
"Is that the famous Yearning Sticky Cake?" Tai Tan exclaimed.
"The one that boosts strength?"
Bai Mu laughed. "Go ahead, share."
The students gathered eagerly, expressions lighting up as they tasted the pastries.
Tang San** ate a piece and felt a warm, steady surge of power flow through his body.
"This is incredible," he said quietly.
"If it helps, eat more," Bai Mu said, handing him an extra box.
Tang San nodded gratefully.
Nearby, Liu Erlong watched the scene with a complicated expression. She recognized the unusual properties of the food—but said nothing.
"Vice Dean Bai," Flender said eagerly, "next time, don't forget us older folks."
Bai Mu laughed and produced another basket. "Of course."
As everyone shared the food, Yu Xiaogang tasted a piece and felt its effects immediately.
"Bai Mu," he said seriously, "on behalf of Shrek, thank you."
"No need," Bai Mu replied easily.
"This is for Tang San… and for Dean Erlong."
"Erlong?"
Yu Xiaogang froze, confusion flashing across his face.
After a moment, he approached Liu Erlong quietly.
"Erlong," he asked, "what exactly is your relationship with Bai Mu?"
Liu Erlong stiffened.
"That's not something you need to ask," she said sharply.
Her eyes shifted—briefly, involuntarily—toward Bai Mu.
At that moment, Bai Mu noticed the tension and walked over calmly.
"Dean Erlong," he said lightly, "is something the matter?"
His tone was polite, but unmistakably familiar.
The training ground fell silent once more.
Yu Xiaogang looked between them, his expression growing increasingly complicated.
Something had clearly changed.
And whatever it was—
it was no longer something he could ignore.
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