Chapter 39: Xuanzi "It'll Be Fine! I'm the Nemesis of Evil Soul Masters!"
Xiao Xiao spoke softly, "Wang Dong, class is about to start. Let's go, or Teacher Zhou Yi will explode again!"
Go? Go where? At least let me use the restroom first!
Wang Dong was stunned, waving her hand. "Xiao Xiao, you go ahead. I'll be back soon!"
Xiao Xiao noticed Wang Dong's slightly flushed face and nodded obediently without pressing further. She said, "Alright, I'll go first. But Wang Dong, if you have something to tell me, say it soon… because I have something I want to tell you too!"
After saying that, Xiao Xiao ran off, her face blushing, leaving Wang Dong confused in place. She felt that something was off. Did Xiao Xiao… want to confess to her?
"But I'm a girl! How am I supposed to accept a confession? This is all because of this stupid disguise! If I weren't dressed like this, I wouldn't have all these problems! Looks like I'll have to find the right time to come clean with Xiao Xiao." Wang Dong sighed helplessly.
Beside Sea God Lake
An old man with messy, greasy hair and wearing tattered clothes lay back in a chair, munching on a chicken leg while enjoying the lake breeze with a satisfied expression.
This man was Xuanzi.
Since his martial soul was the Gluttonous Divine Ox, he had always had a gluttonous nature.
A martial soul could influence a soul master's behavior just like Ma Hongjun from the original Shrek Seven Devils. His Evil Phoenix martial soul had caused him to struggle with constant internal fire. Even though Ma Hongjun later solved this issue, his descendant Ma Xiaotao, one of Shrek Academy's current inner court geniuses still suffered from the same affliction.
At that moment, footsteps sounded behind Xuanzi.
The visitor was Yan Shaozhe, the Martial Soul Department Dean of Shrek Academy. In some ways, he had an extremely prestigious background not only was he Mu En's disciple, but he was also a descendant of Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao. In other words, the three human Ultimate Douluo in Douluo Continent all had close ties to him.
Yan Shaozhe looked at Xuanzi and said, "Elder Xuan, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament is about to begin. The main team is already set, but we haven't chosen the substitute members yet.
"In a few days, we'll hold a selection to determine the substitutes. According to Academy rules, before the tournament, we need a strong leader to take both the main and substitute teams on an evil soul master extermination mission as part of their pre competition training.
"Although the location hasn't been decided yet, I hope you can lead the team when the time comes."
This decision had been made after discussing with Qian Duoduo and other faculty members. Xuanzi was the second strongest expert in Shrek Academy, had performed countless successful extermination missions, and had vast experience dealing with evil soul masters. With him leading the team, the students' safety would be guaranteed.
Moreover, among the Sea God's Pavilion Elders, Xuanzi was the most idle one. He spent all his time eating and drinking, constantly reeking of alcohol and looking unkempt a bad look for Shrek Academy's prestigious image.
Xuanzi slowly sat up, threw away the chicken bone, and clasped his hands behind his back. With a hint of arrogance, he said, "So you remembered that I used to be called the Nemesis of Evil Soul Masters. That's why you're asking me to lead the team in advance."
Yan Shaozhe hesitated for a moment before smiling. "Of course! Elder Xuan, you're the Vice Captain of the Shrek Monitoring Corps and have personally eliminated countless evil soul masters. Your hands are drenched in their blood you are their nemesis! With your reputation and power, we trust you completely!"
Xuanzi had grown up as a student of Shrek Academy, so he was very familiar with the monitoring missions assigned to inner court disciples. After becoming Vice Captain, every solo mission he undertook ended with the death of an evil soul master.
"Hmph, good choice!" Xuanzi grinned confidently. "I am a Rank 98 Super Douluo, just one step away from Ultimate Douluo. There are few people stronger than me on this continent.
"Rest assured! With me leading the team, not a single student will be harmed! Those pathetic evil soul masters I'll take care of them with ease!"
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Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy
Dormitory
Jing Hongchen had relayed his discussion with Kong Deming to Huo Yuhao, carefully omitting anything irrelevant especially the part where Kong Deming scolded him.
However, he made sure to emphasize the incredible treatment Huo Yuhao was receiving.
"In short, Elder Kong values you greatly, and your future is limitless! Here this is the Hall Master's Card, issued only to important members of Mingde Hall. Inside, you'll find one million gold soul coins.
"If you ever run out of money, just come to me. It all comes from Mingde Hall's funds, and trust me, Mingde Hall has way too much money! If you need to buy anything, Mingde Hall will cover it!"
Jing Hongchen handed him a gold etched card.
Huo Yuhao took the card but felt strangely empty.
Making money had suddenly become too easy.
Truly, geniuses are always backed by investors.
Furthermore, Jing Hongchen had promised to assist him in hunting soul beasts.
Hopefully, Jing Hongchen won't be like Xuanzi. Otherwise, I'm doomed Xuanzi leading a team always results in casualties.
Jing Hongchen then said, "Yuhao, since you're one of our academy's representatives for the Continental Soul Master Tournament, I hope you'll get to know your teammates in advance."
"The tournament? Get to know them?"
Huo Yuhao's thoughts flashed to the original story.
He still remembered how, in this tournament, Shrek Academy defeated Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy and killed some of their students.
But now that he was a Sun Moon student, he couldn't let history repeat itself.
Jing Hongchen nodded. "Yes, you need to build chemistry with your teammates. After all, you'll be competing together.
"In this tournament, our only real opponent is Shrek Academy. Other schools may be strong, but compared to Shrek, they're far behind."
"Over 4,000 years ago, our empire was defeated by Shrek led Douluo Allied Forces. In this tournament, our academy has never managed to defeat Shrek. They are a towering mountain in our path."
"To be honest, I don't expect this year's team to defeat them Shrek Academy is simply too powerful.
"But by the next tournament, you, Xiao, and Meng will have grown significantly stronger and become the core members of the team. At that time, you will lead our academy to victory!"
"I have faith in your talent. Right now, all you lack is time."
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