After Bei Bei's figure disappeared into the night, Mu En sat alone in his place, his gaze resting on the two gifts Furina had bestowed upon him. The evening breeze gently brushed against his graying beard and hair, and the moonlight draped a layer of silver gauze over this elderly Limit Douluo.
He carefully picked up the crystal-clear longevity gu and examined it closely under the moonlight. The surface of the Gu flowed with a warm, gentle luster, and one could vaguely sense the majestic life energy contained within. A self-deprecating bitter smile appeared at the corners of Mu En's mouth—having lived for more than half a lifetime, this was the first time he had seen such a miraculous item.
"Very well, let me see what mysteries this so-called 'Gu' truly holds." Mu En whispered to himself, then immediately circulated the thick Soul Power within his body.
The pale golden Soul Power, like a warm stream, slowly enveloped the longevity gu in his palm. Unexpectedly, the refining process was exceptionally smooth; under the infiltration of Soul Power, the longevity gu gradually became transparent, eventually turning into specks of starlight that dissipated into the air. At the same time, a pure stream of life energy flowed through his Meridians and throughout his entire body.
At this moment, Mu En clearly felt his aging body undergoing subtle changes. The flame of life, which had originally flickered like a dying candle, seemed to have been injected with new oil, radiating vitality once more. He closed his eyes, carefully experiencing this long-lost vigor—five years, a full five years of lifespan!
"This... this is truly incredible." Mu En opened his eyes, a light of disbelief flashing in his pupils. He raised his trembling hands and discovered that the skin, which had been covered in age spots, seemed to have become somewhat smoother.
After a brief moment of joy, Mu En quickly regained his composure. He sighed softly, his tone carrying a hint of relief: "When a person gets old, they must return to dust eventually. To have these five years is already a gift from the heavens."
His gaze turned to the other gift—the golden doughnut vanilla cake that exuded an enticing aroma. Mu En carefully cut off a small piece and put it into his mouth; the cake melted upon contact, and the rich vanilla flavor bloomed on the tip of his tongue. Even more surprisingly, a gentle healing energy spread out, slowly nourishing his damaged Meridians.
Unfortunately, although this energy was pure, for an old injury like his that had persisted for so long, it was ultimately a drop in the bucket. Mu En could feel that after the energy circulated through his body once, it eventually dissipated in his broken Meridians, only able to slightly alleviate his pain but unable to cure the old injury at the root.
"This young girl..." Mu En rubbed the cake in his hand thoughtfully, "She must have known about my identity and injuries long ago."
He quickly figured out the connections: Furina's actions were both a gesture of goodwill and a demonstration of the Axis Cult's strength. Being able to casually produce a miraculous Gu that extended life, as well as this kind of Spirit Ability food with healing effects, the foundation of the Axis Cult was indeed unfathomable.
"If there's no reason to be overly attentive, there must be a hidden motive." Mu En shook his head gently, but there was no anger in his eyes. Having lived for so many years, he had long seen through the ways of the world. He actually did not oppose Furina poaching people at Shrek—if the students could obtain better development at the Axis Cult, it might not be a bad thing.
Thinking of this, Mu En couldn't help but feel some emotion. Shrek Academy had a Legacy spanning ten thousand years, and it had indeed accumulated quite a few outdated rules and customs. The appearance of an outsider like Furina might truly bring some new atmosphere to the academy. Even for someone like Zhou Yi, who was known for her strictness, if someone could make her change, it might not be a bad thing.
The night grew deeper, and Mu En slowly stood up, carefully putting away the remaining cake. Although it could not heal his injuries, the cake did indeed alleviate his pain, and he noted this gesture.
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