Chapter 168 Bei Bei is disappointed. Elder Xuan, did you really covet the Dragon Pill?
In the office on the second floor of the Sea God Pavilion, Xuanzi had already sat back down in the large wooden chair.
He reached out and slowly straightened his clothes, concealing the loss of composure he had just displayed due to anger and jealousy.
Although Xuanzi had a slight doubt about Beibei's sudden request to see him, he did not think about it too deeply.
In his view, Moon's dying instructions about Longdan were extremely private, and no one else should know them except for him, the successor entrusted with his care.
"Let him in," Xuanzi said calmly to the door.
A moment later, the heavy wooden door was pushed open.
Beibei walked into the office with steady steps.
His face looked slightly haggard, but his eyes were as bright as stars as he stared directly at Xuanzi, who was sitting in the main seat.
Xuanzi forced a kind smile onto his face and, as an elder would to a junior, asked in a gentle tone, "Beibei, why are you in such a hurry to see me? Is there some problem with your cultivation? Or is there some trouble that the Tang Sect can't handle?"
Unlike usual, Beibei didn't bow or exchange pleasantries. He stood in front of the desk, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, his gaze unwavering.
He took a deep breath, his voice clear and firm, and went straight to the point:
"Elder Xuan, I have come here today not for personal matters."
"I would like to ask, where is the Bright Dragon Pill that Xuanzu entrusted to you before his death? Why has that Dragon Pill not been given to Liu Yuan to this day?"
These words struck like a thunderclap in the quiet office.
Xuanzi's hand, which was about to pick up the teacup, suddenly froze in mid-air.
His emerald green eyes suddenly narrowed, and the amiable smile he had been feigning froze on his face, replaced by extreme shock and frustration.
He had no idea that Bei Bei knew about the existence of the Dragon Pill, let alone that Bei Bei knew that the original owner of the Dragon Pill should be Liu Yuan.
The embarrassment of having his secret exposed in public made Xuanzi forget what to say for a moment.
"You... how do you know about the Dragon Pill?" Xuanzi put down his teacup, his voice becoming somewhat low, revealing an undisguised panic.
But he quickly realized that since Beibei could name Longdan and even specifically asked Liu Yuan to give it to her, it meant that the information the other party had was very reliable.
The focus now is not on denial, but on confirming the scope of this incident.
Xuanzi frowned, leaned forward, and unconsciously released the pressure of a level 98 Super Douluo, enveloping Bei Bei. He stared intently at Bei Bei and asked urgently:
"Beibei, where did you hear about such a top-secret matter? Tell me the truth, who told you?"
Despite the immense pressure, Beibei remained motionless and calmly replied:
"I stayed by Xuanzu's side during the days before his death."
"Xuanzu once told me in private that the person he felt most guilty towards in his life was Liu Yuan."
"To make up for Shrek Academy's debt to Liu Yuan, and to leave Shrek Academy with a good relationship, he will condense the essence of his life's soul power into a Bright Dragon Pill, which he will entrust to you to pass on to Liu Yuan. This is the truth as I know it."
Xuanzi felt somewhat relieved after hearing this, but he still dared not let his guard down and asked in a low voice again, "Besides you, is there anyone else in the Sea God Pavilion who knows about this? Yan Shaozhe, or Xian Lin'er, do they know?"
Beibei shook her head, a self-deprecating glint in her eyes: "No. Xuanzu said that the fewer people who know about this, the better, so he only told me. He also believed that as the backbone of Shrek Academy, you would definitely fulfill his last wish."
Upon learning that only Beibei knew, Xuanzi finally breathed a long sigh of relief. The worry that had been weighing on his heart dissipated considerably, and he leaned back in his chair, his expression becoming extremely complicated.
However, Beibei keenly sensed a hint of relief in Xuanzi's expression. This gave Beibei an extremely ominous premonition. He took another step forward, raised his voice slightly, and questioned:
"Elder Xuan, you haven't answered my question yet. What about the Dragon Pill? Have you fulfilled Ancestor Xuan's last wish?"
Xuanzi fell silent.
Looking into Beibei's clear yet questioning eyes, he knew that there was no point in trying to cover it up with lies any longer.
After a long silence, he finally spoke, his voice carrying a shameless nonchalance:
"I have already taken the Dragon Pill."
"What?" Although Beibei had suspected it, hearing Xuanzi admit it himself still made her feel dizzy. "That was left to Liu Yuan by Xuanzu! How dare you..."
"Beibei, calm down and let me finish what I have to say." Xuanzi suddenly stood up, placed his hands on the table, and began to skillfully elevate his values, his tone becoming impassioned.
"Do you think I covet that Dragon Pill? You're wrong! Shrek Academy is currently at its weakest and most dangerous moment in ten thousand years since Elder Mu passed away. The Sun Moon Empire is eyeing us covetously, and the Body Sect is pressing us aggressively. If there isn't a Limit Douluo in the Sea God Pavilion to hold the fort, Shrek Academy's foundation could be destroyed at any moment!"
Xuanzi paced slowly in the hall, his expression turning somewhat sorrowful, as if he were the one who had suffered a great injustice:
"I originally did not want to take the Dragon Pill, but for the sake of the entire Shrek Academy and the safety of tens of thousands of disciples, I have no choice but to do so!"
"This is also the result of repeated discussions between me and Elder Mu before his death. Elder Mu ultimately believed that preserving the current state of Shrek Academy was the most important thing, and Liu Yuan's personal compensation could only take a back seat in the face of the greater good of the academy. Do you understand? This is the helplessness of the leader."
"The result of the discussion?" Bei Bei looked at Xuan Zi coldly, a mocking smile appearing on her lips. "He is a man who values integrity above all else; he would never do something like this, going back on his word."
"If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do." Xuanzi waved his hand, resuming his indifferent demeanor. "But that's the truth. And, Beibei, I hope you won't spread this around."
"After all, Shrek Academy needs to maintain a stable image. If the outside world finds out that there is controversy over the whereabouts of the Dragon Pill, it will not benefit the academy at all, but will only make our friends feel pain and our enemies feel happy. You are a smart child and should understand the importance of the big picture."
Looking at Xuanzi before him, Beibei felt that the face of the elder he once respected now seemed so unfamiliar and despicable. He didn't argue further, because he knew very well that Xuanzi was using "Shrek's righteousness" as a fig leaf.
"I understand," Bei Bei replied softly, then turned and walked out of the office without expression.
The moment he stepped out of the Sea God's Pavilion, the sunlight shone on him, yet he felt no warmth whatsoever. Beibei stopped and glanced back at the majestic Sea God's Pavilion.
At the top of that towering building, he seemed to see Xuanzi's eyes, filled with desire and power.
Beibei was filled with unprecedented disappointment.
He knew that Xuanzi was abusing his power for personal gain. But he felt an even deeper sense of powerlessness.
Moon has already passed away, and there is no way to verify his identity.
As a level 98 Super Douluo and the acting Pavilion Master, Xuanzi is now unrestricted in the entire Shrek Academy by anyone or any rule.
"Using power for personal gain while cloaking it in the name of righteousness."
Beibei sighed softly and shook her head.
"Elder Xuan, in your pursuit of breaking through to the Limit Douluo level, you personally squandered the last opportunity for peace talks that Ancestor Xuanzu had left for Shrek Academy. I hope that you will not regret your actions in the future."
Bebe took a step and left the shadow of the golden tree without looking back.
He knew that Shrek's fate, perhaps, had already set sail into an irreversible abyss the moment Xuanzi swallowed that dragon pill.
(End of chapter)