Chapter 91: with translation of chapter title

Even after Xuanzi left, everyone was still dazed and hadn't come to their senses.

It's true that today's events were too fantastical; to everyone except Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao, it seemed they were suddenly summoned to join a massive brawl, and with the help of a powerful martial soul fusion skill they easily won, afterward becoming reserve members of the legendary Shrek Seven Monsters.

This overly strange experience left them feeling unreal.

Finally Bei Bei took a deep breath and said, "I know things happened suddenly, but since we're here, we might as well make the best of it. Now that we've all become members of Shrek's reserve team, we'll have plenty of time to fight side by side in the future. Why don't we introduce ourselves to each other?"

His reasonable suggestion naturally met no opposition, and everyone began introducing themselves.

After the introductions, they suddenly realized there was a generation gap between them.

Sorted by age, their order is Bei Bei, He Caitou, Xu San Shi, Zhou Sichen, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Tang Wulin, with a gap starting between Xu San Shi and Zhou Sichen.

Their soul power levels from highest to lowest are He Caitou, Xu San Shi, Bei Bei, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Zhou Sichen, Tang Wulin, with a gap beginning between Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao.

Clearly, Bei Bei, Xu San Shi, and He Caitou belong to one generation, while Tang Wulin, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Zhou Sichen belong to another.

The only reason these two groups could connect is that both sides know Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao; otherwise, Bei Bei's group is actually not acquainted with Wang Dong and Zhou Sichen.

Therefore, to get to know each other and shorten the distance between the generations, Bei Bei proposed, "How about we go out for a meal together? Just to get everyone better acquainted."

Everyone agreed, and they began discussing which restaurant to choose.

In the end, Xu San Shi made the final decision.

"I know there's a pretty good restaurant in Shrek City that mainly serves barbecue; the meat is fresh and the chef's skills are excellent. Let's go there. I'll pay the bill, treating everyone—so you better eat your fill, or you won't be giving me, Xu Dasha, face!"

He spoke with grandiosity; his sect, the Xuanming Sect, could easily connect with the Dou Ling royal family, so treating a few good brothers to a meal was nothing for him.

However, he didn't notice that everyone else present was looking at him with sympathy.

Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao had known Tang Wulin's appetite from the start, and Zhou Sichen and He Caitou also came to understand how extraordinary his eating capacity was over the past year.

Only Xu San Shi had yet to witness Tang Wulin's astonishing appetite.

Wang Dong even gave a dead-fish stare, recalling how a year ago he had been just as arrogant as Xu San Shi is now, only to be thoroughly cleaned out by Tang Wulin, leaving his monthly pocket money gone.

This guy really has guts doing that.

Tang Wulin instantly broke into a friendly smile and praised:

"As expected of Senior Sanshi, so generous! You're practically a role model among seniors."

"Hahaha, that's only natural!"

Xu San Shi let out a proud laugh.

"Laugh, laugh—you won't be laughing later," Wang Dong thought viciously.

As expected, after arriving at the barbecue restaurant Xu San Shi had mentioned, he was quickly shocked.

"Wulin, eating this much won't upset your stomach, will it?!"

"Mm? No, I'm only about one-tenth full right now."

Tang Wulin, mouth full of barbecue, adorably tilted his head.

Xu San Shi was dumbfounded, but having spoken, he couldn't take it back, so he moved beside Bei Bei and said earnestly, "Bei Bei, I know you're the best; you've always been my most loyal brother. You'll definitely join me in treating everyone, right?"

Bei Bei shoved him away impatiently.

"Get lost, you calf! You only call me brother at times like this!" Xu San Shi wanted to cry but had no tears.

Everyone burst out laughing, and the restaurant instantly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

In the end, Tang Wulin didn't go overboard; he returned to Sea God's Pavilion where basic food is unlimited, so there was no need to ruin Xu San Shi here—he just ate until he was about thirty percent full, and that was enough to call it a day.

After the meal, naturally came the time for chatting and shooting the breeze.

Xu San Shi sighed:

"Sigh, our team is great in every way except that there are too few girls—only Huo Yuhao is a beautiful maiden; if we had a few more, it would be pleasing to the eye."

Indeed, among all the guys, the only beautiful girl, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Wulin are still universally regarded as a natural pair.

Wang Dong's gaze toward him instantly turned contemptuous.

"Senior Sanshi, I recall you said you only love Junior Sister Nannan—why are you saying this now?"

Xu San Shi and Jiang Nannan are both well known in the outer courtyard, and his reputation as her devoted follower is widespread; thus, although Wang Dong and Xu San Shi aren't particularly close, they've still heard rumors about him.

Xu San Shi waved his hand nonchalantly.

"Well, food and lust are part of human nature; Wang Dong, you're still young and don't understand this yet, and besides..."

Saying this, he also let out a somewhat wistful sigh.

"I'm increasingly unsure how to deal with her."

Jiang Nannan dislikes him, a fact anyone can see.

He used to think that if he just persisted, someday he could move Jiang Nannan and win her heart back.

However, Tang Wulin's words when he started school last year gave him a sharp wake‑up call.

Yeah, his obsessive clinging is nothing but self‑gratification; Jiang Nannan won't be happy about his persistence—instead, his nagging disrupts her life and social circle, which is clearly wrong.

He still likes Jiang Nannan, but her aversion to him is so strong that, without resorting to desperate tactics, he simply doesn't know how to approach her.

Xu San Shi gulped down a mouthful of wine and then laughed as he said:

"Never mind that; let's talk about something else. Bei Bei, how's your relationship with your Xiao Ya lately?"

"Sanshi..."

Bei Bei stared at Xu San Shi, and, being the one closest to him, he keenly sensed that Xu San Shi's mood was off.

He pursed his lips, then picked up his wine cup and gave a smug laugh.

"Need I say more? Besides, I recently got reliable word that a major power wants to support the Tang Sect's development; I plan to tell Xiao Ya about this good news soon so she can be happy."

Xu San Shi didn't want to bring that up, so he won't—but at least he can still accompany Xu San Shi for a drink to relax.

The banquet passed amid laughter and cheer.

By the way, the Xu San Shi–Jiang Nannan pair is one of the few combinations I like when they're apart, but together they just don't work for me at all.

(End of Chapter)