Douluo: The Unrivaled Demon Lord

Chapter 85 Zhang Lexuan's Request
Today is a little different.

Seeing the stunningly beautiful woman in black standing outside the door, Shu Yan silently stepped aside, then asked with some curiosity:

"Sister Lexuan, what brings you here today?"

As the chief disciple of the inner academy, Zhang Lexuan is extremely busy. She is responsible not only for some basic affairs of the inner academy, but also for hosting many activities and even events. In a sense, the work she does is beyond what students can do.

After all, she was the designated member of the Sea God Pavilion, and also its successor in the next generation.

If we had to find someone in the inner courtyard who could convince everyone, that person would undoubtedly be Zhang Lexuan.

Zhang Lexuan is the epitome of authority within the inner courtyard.

The interior decorations remained unchanged. Zhang Lexuan sat down on the sofa with practiced ease. Shu Yan poured her a glass of juice, which she took a sip before softly saying:
"I'm here today because I need your help with something, junior Shu Yan."

"Sister Lexuan, you say, anyway, I've been free lately."

Shu Yan didn't refuse, after all, Zhang Lexuan had helped him a lot during his inner court assessment and inspection mission, and judging from Zhang Lexuan's expression, this favor shouldn't be too difficult.

"It's like this, with the start of the semester approaching, Ruoruo and I have been transferred to assist with the entrance exams for the Foreign Languages ​​Department and the entrance exams for the Inner College. We've been very busy lately and haven't had any spare time."

"But at this critical juncture, several inner court students broke through to the next level after their holiday break, and several sixth-year outer court students also needed to acquire spirit rings. So, to save trouble, the academy decided to have several inner court students lead a team to hunt spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest..."

"Of course, you can treat those sixth-year students as just an afterthought."

Shu Yan roughly understood what Zhang Lexuan meant, but he was still a little curious:

"Isn't the minimum requirement for the leader to be a Soul Saint realm when leading a Soul Hunt? I'm just a Soul King, so it's not really appropriate for me, is it?"

Zhang Lexuan rolled her eyes at Shu Yan upon hearing this, and said with a hint of amusement:

"Your cultivation level is indeed Soul King, but in terms of combat strength, to be honest, neither Ruoruo nor I alone are confident that we can defeat you. I will tentatively rank you third in the Inner Academy in terms of combat strength. Of course, if you have any objections to this ranking, you are welcome to challenge Ruoruo and me at any time."

"Meanwhile, Ming'er will be going with you as your assistant this time, but she's too impulsive and impatient, and ordinary people can't control her, so she's not a suitable candidate to lead the team. After thinking it over, the only person from the inner academy who has returned to school and is suitable to lead the team is you..."

Shu Yan laughed, and said with a hint of helplessness:
"So, I'm being forced into hard labor just because I went back to school early?"

Zhang Lexuan's smile widened. She rested her smooth chin on one hand, and a mischievous glint appeared in her usually gentle and bright eyes.

"You can understand it that way, and I can tell you clearly, I just can't stand seeing everyone I know so well so busy, while you're just sitting around all day bored..."

"In this situation, I must represent everyone in imposing sanctions on you!"

Shu Yan, heartbroken and clutching his chest, said:

"Sister Lexuan, I really didn't expect you to be this kind of person! I was just too tired during the holidays, so I was planning to take a good rest recently. How could you treat me like this!"

Zhang Lexuan covered her mouth and chuckled, "Don't say that, I've always been a normal person. But Junior Brother Shu Yan, you really do fit my impression of a peerless genius. You actually helped Ruoruo get and successfully absorb the 100,000-year-old eighth ring. I really didn't expect you could do something like that."

In the end, Zhang Lexuan's tone inevitably wavered somewhat.

The number of people in the inner academy who know that Han Ruoruo possesses the eighth ring of a 100,000-year-old spirit should be less than two. It seems that only she, Wu Ming, Hua Yao, and Shu Yan in the entire academy know this. As for the academy's elders, it's hard to say, since the first person to learn of this news was the Bright Phoenix Douluo Yan Shaozhe...

"There's nothing I can do, it's just that God favors me..."

Shu Yan chuckled softly.

Zhang Lexuan rolled her eyes at Shu Yan again. Clearly, Shu Yan's narcissism left even the usually gentle and intellectual Zhang Lexuan feeling somewhat helpless.

"Alright, alright, I'm not talking to you anymore. I have a lot of things to do. Remember, we'll set off tomorrow morning after we've gathered everyone and made arrangements."

"Those sixth-grade students are all qualified to participate in the inner academy entrance examination next year. Just keep an eye on them."

After a pause, Zhang Lexuan seemed to suddenly remember something. She hesitated for a moment, then spoke:
"Tang Ya is said to have already broken through to level 30. If possible, you could take her and Bei Bei with you, so they don't have to go hunting for souls alone..."

Shu Yan was somewhat surprised, not expecting Zhang Lexuan to pay attention to these things.

Seemingly noticing Shu Yan's confusion, Zhang Lexuan smiled helplessly and then said:

"You should know something about what happened between me and Beibei. We grew up together. In some ways, he and I are like Ruoruo and you. The saying 'an older sister is like a mother' is reflected in us. However, our ending is different from yours. Beibei only has sisterly affection for me, not romantic love."

“I tried to fight for it, but I let it go after I failed. I also have problems with this matter. I can’t see my own heart clearly. I always feel like I’m trapped in an invisible cage, which is not good for me or Beibei.”

“Even if they don’t end up together, Beibei is still the younger brother I’ve raised since he was a child. Although Tang Ya’s talent is lacking, she is a rare and good girl. I’m not surprised that Beibei likes her. Moreover, our Shrek Academy owes the Tang Sect a debt. From any perspective, Beibei and Tang Ya’s relationship is a done deal. Even Elder Mu has tacitly approved.”

"In this situation, I only hope that they can be happy and fulfilled."

At this point, Zhang Lexuan paused for a moment before continuing:
"Of course, bringing them along was my own request, and it doesn't involve the academy's arrangements. Whether you bring them or not is entirely up to you."

Shu Yan raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said:
"Since Sister Lexuan has said so, wouldn't it be disrespectful to her if I didn't bring them along? Don't worry, I guarantee they'll leave the academy safely and come back safely."

"Then I must thank you very much, Junior Shu Yan..."

Zhang Lexuan chuckled and said this, then waved her hand, got up, opened the door, and left.

Shu Yan sat alone on the sofa, rubbing his chin. At this time of day…

Tsk tsk, wouldn't you say this is like a pillow delivered just when you're about to fall asleep...?

(End of this chapter)