Douluo Continent: I can nurture soul beasts and even perform super evolution.

Chapter 121 (5k): The apes of this world have evolved in the wrong direction. Heading to the Mingdou Mountains.
Tang San's consciousness will be temporarily kept by Gu Yuena, who, as the Silver Dragon King, is the most suitable candidate in the entire academy, without exception.

The next few days.

Aside from practicing his cultivation techniques and fusing with Wang Dong'er's martial soul, Su Wen's daily life consisted of quietly waiting for that day to arrive.

As a continent-wide Soul Master Competition.

Su Wen was truly moved by the dramatic and suspenseful parts of the original story. No matter who led the team this time, they couldn't possibly lose, but it was Xuan Zi who managed to reverse the situation that seemed certain to win... In a way, isn't that a kind of ability?

Half a month has passed as scheduled.

early morning.

As dawn broke, Su Wen pulled up the sleepy Wang Dong'er from his arms. The two had cultivated all night again. Without Tang San's divine sense in his spiritual sea, Su Wen felt a sudden lightness throughout his body, and the vague feeling of unease he had felt earlier dissipated.

Nonsense, the girl had a surveillance camera installed above her head, yet she could still cultivate without any expression. He admired himself for being a ruthless person.

Su Wen woke Wang Dong'er up and then went to wash up.

The latter is in the form of a young girl, wearing a tank top, with her fair and delicate feet in slippers, revealing her crystal-clear toes and slender, fair arches. She is brushing her teeth sleepily, occasionally dozing off, and nodding her head like a chick pecking at rice.

"Dong Dong Dong~"

There was a knock on the door.

The girl instinctively opened the door.

"Wang Dong, are you all... done... packing?!"

Xiao Xiao's bright, agate-like eyes widened suddenly, and she cried out in terror.

"Who are you?!!"

"I'm Wang Dong, you..." Wang Dong'er said casually, rubbing her eyes with a toothbrush still in her mouth, but she suddenly came to her senses, her slender hands clenched tightly, and her ten round toes curled up abruptly.

It’s gonna be bad!!!

No, it seems like she's about to be exposed!
"If I said I was Wang Dong's older sister, Wang Dong'er, would you believe me?" Wang Dong'er's throat bobbed.

But seeing Xiao Xiao's increasingly shocked expression, he sighed helplessly.

"Snapped!"

The dormitory door slammed shut in an instant, leaving only a messy Xiao Xiao outside.

"I'm going to die, I'm going to die... Why are girls allowed in the boys' dormitory?!" Wang Dong'er scratched her messy hair, her eyes filled with despair.

"Hehe, who said only girls can come to the boys' dormitory?" Su Wen said with a smile.

The college's regulations are mainly to prevent male (female) perverts and voyeurs.

But it's not feasible in principle, and what about in practice?
Mu Lao's great-grandson, Bei Bei, has something to say.

Just kidding. In reality, the college won't interfere that much unless there's a report or a serious incident occurs, then they'll investigate thoroughly. Otherwise, things that are consensual are always better than going into the woods, right?

"Alright, think of a way to explain it now," Su Wen said with a smile, stroking the girl's light blue hair like he was petting a cat.

A few minutes later.

in the dormitory.

"Xiao Xiao, you'll forgive me, right?" Wang Dong'er, wearing slippers, pulled Xiao Xiao to sit on the edge of the bed, holding the girl's arm, and said with a guilty look.

“But you’re not…” Xiao Xiao looked shocked.

“I’m a woman disguised as a man.” Wang Dong’er poked her finger and bit her red lips carefully. “We can’t be lovers, but we can still be best friends. That’s why I kept refusing you before. Mainly, I really didn’t dare to reveal my identity—it involves the secrets of the Haotian Sect.”

"..." Xiao Xiao felt a little desperate.

The handsome guy turned into a sister; it's truly impossible to choose!

"Then you two..." She opened her mouth slightly, looking at Su Wen who was washing up and tidying his clothes as if nothing had happened.

"We sleep separately!" Wang Dong'er hurriedly said, but it sounded a bit like she was crying wolf.

"You guys can still sleep together?!" Xiao Xiao exclaimed in astonishment.

"wrong!"

Detective Xiao Xiao looked around.

“Your bed was perfectly tidy last night, with no signs of being moved, while Su Wen’s bed had two different smells, which means you slept in his bed last night. So there’s only one truth…” Xiao Xiao narrowed her eyes, the petite little girl’s gaze fixed on Wang Dong’er.

The latter looked away guiltily, humming a little tune, but in reality, cold sweat was pouring down his back.

Is it possible that we're about to be discovered?
“Su Wen went out last night, and you slept in the wrong bed. Case solved!” Xiao Xiao spread her hands, her emerald green eyes gleaming with wisdom.

Wang Dong'er: "..."

"Haha, you actually guessed that! Your reasoning skills are really amazing!" Wang Dong'er laughed awkwardly.

"So, how about we go out for breakfast first, chat while we eat, wow, your size is bigger than mine... let me feel it, what do you mean this isn't a compliment? Being bigger than me isn't something to be proud of?!"

The two girls played around and left.

However, when leaving, Wang Dong'er was reminded by Su Wen to change into men's clothing.

Clearly, Wang Dong'er wasn't ready to fully reveal her identity yet. After all, dressing up as a boy and entering a boys' dormitory might raise some moral concerns and attract criticism. A young girl's mind wasn't strong enough to ignore gossip.

However, once you advance to the inner courtyard, everyone will be in a small circle of acquaintances, so even if your female identity is exposed, it won't matter.

"The final step before the competition... claim your exclusive weapon!"

Su Wen grinned.

……

Just walked in the door.

A bronze pillar shot straight toward Su Wen, who narrowed his eyes and stood in front of him with his towering figure, nearly six meters tall, catching the bronze "iron pillar" that was hurtling toward him.

His toes gripped the ground, and he was thrown back several meters by the terrifying force, leaving two deep scratches on the ground. His back was only a fraction of a millimeter away from Su Wen, barely managing to stop him.

"Roar!!!"

The hurricane's pupils stared intently into the room, emitting a deafening roar.

"Hey, not bad reaction. I thought you'd get the short end of the stick." A dusty figure walked out of the house with a smile. It was Old Du. The old man had a full head of white hair, was shirtless, and had beads of sweat on his bronze skin that seemed to have another layer of luster under the sunlight. His height of nearly two meters gave him an imposing presence, like an iron tower.

"Mr. Du, you flatter me." Su Wen smacked his lips.

The old man naturally held back; otherwise, that simple blow would have been enough to send him and the hurricane flying out of Shrek Academy...

He's a Super Douluo, after all. Do you think I'm just messing around with you?

However, this also shows how precise his control over force is. After all, he is a blacksmith who has been a craftsman all his life, and his skills are terrifying.

"What a fine white ape!"

The old man was already beside him in the next instant, pinching Hurricane's leg muscles and clicking his tongue in amazement: "I've heard Shao Zhe and the others mention you before, Beast Taming, tsk tsk tsk... The wonders of martial spirits in this world are something I've never even heard of before."

"You've seen it today," Su Wen said with a smile, but there was a hint of hesitation in his expression: "But why did you call it a white ape?"

"Hehe, you don't understand." Old Du stroked his snow-white beard and said with a smile, "There is a fundamental difference between baboons and apes. The former is just an animal, but apes are more like humans... Humans are born with innate spirits, which means that soul beasts have certain evolutionary laws, either towards dragons or towards humans. I praised it as a white ape because I found that this wind baboon is extraordinary. It has gradually shed its beastly nature and is advancing towards the ape class."

"hiss……"

Su Wen was surprised.

I can only say he truly deserves to be called a master.
Well informed.

He immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of Hurricane. Most people would probably mistake Hurricane for a mutated martial soul at first glance, but only this person could see the evolution.

This man had been silent in Shrek City for many years. Even the matter of Su Wen was only heard about secondhand. Because he was almost invisible, he was even disdainful of the status of an elder of the Sea God Pavilion. Therefore, even Elder Mu could not get him to attend every Sea God Pavilion meeting.

Clearly, he was unaware that his pet had evolved, and only deduced it from the hurricane he saw today.

That's already terrifying.

Moreover, the next evolutionary form of the hurricane is the [Hurricane Demon Ape], which is indeed evolving towards the character "ape".

"Since it's an ape, then I've made the right weapon."

With his hands behind his back, Old Du looked up at the hurricane and said with satisfaction, "Give it a try."

"Roar!"

The hurricane nodded.

He twirled the bronze-colored pillar in his hand for a while, but then looked somewhat lost and shook his head.

"Not suitable?" Su Wen asked in surprise.

"Hehe, the treasures I forge need to recognize their master..." Old Du said leisurely, "White Ape, bite your finger and drip blood at the bottom of the stick."

"Roar!"

In no time at all, a joyful expression appeared on Hurricane's face.

Blood seeped into the bottom of the stick and then quickly disappeared, while the layers of patterns shone with a gleam, a light flashing as it entered the hurricane's forehead. When it was swung again, the previous stiffness was gone, replaced by a natural and seamless flow.

However, given its thickness, it should actually be called a "pillar." Even the body of the hurricane needs to be held with half an arm to swing it, rather than being gripped with one hand.

"This staff, I've named it the Flowing Cloud Staff. It will change as your Wind Baboon advances—gradually thinning while maintaining its length, until finally, when you can hold it in one hand, you'll have truly reached the [Immortal Ape] realm," Elder Du remarked with his hands behind his back. "If you reach that level, even most pure-blooded dragons wouldn't be able to compare. You're truly lucky, kid; the Wind Baboon you chose has very high talent..."

"Talent?" Su Wen asked blankly.

"Or perhaps it's comprehension." Old Du seemed unwilling to dwell on these things: "Anyway, they are all mysterious things. No one can really explain what talent is."

“Apes are more intelligent, but unfortunately I have never seen one in this world that can reach the top level, not even among the ferocious beasts. On the contrary, among this group of baboons, there are many powerful beings with ten thousand years of cultivation. I only regret that their ten thousand years of evolution went in the wrong direction, and they lost that last wisp of immortal energy. But fortunately, this little guy found it back. If it can really succeed... it can be considered the ancestor of immortal apes, hahaha.”

Su Wen nodded in realization.

I have gained some insight.

next moment.

"boom!"

The hurricane swung its half-arm, lifting a long bronze "pillar," and smashed it into the courtyard, sending dust flying with a clang. Some carelessly scattered utensils flew up, making Su Wen's mouth twitch as he watched.

"Pay up the money," Old Du said without changing his expression.

Su Wen: "..."

……

Outside Shrek Academy.

Sixteen people gathered together.

The team consists of seven official players, seven substitutes, and Wang Yan and Xuanzi leading the team.

After meeting, there was no small talk. Xuanzi continued to sip his wine gourd, his hair disheveled, and he gnawed on chicken nuggets like a beggar, looking like an old rogue.

"set off!"

At Xuanzi's command, the group began their journey.

However, even though Xuanzi was slow, the gap between the teams gradually became apparent. Ning Tian, ​​as a support-type Soul Master and the eldest daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, was used to a life of luxury and had never walked before. Soon, she was drenched in sweat, exhausted, and collapsed on the ground, unable to walk any further.

She was carried on Su Wen's back, and only then did she sway gently, her pretty face visibly brightening with happiness.

The others were in a better position.

But it's only slightly better.

Besides Su Wen, Gu Yuena, Mu Qiu'er, and a few others, even Jiang Nannan was exhausted. After all, the Soul Sect is the Soul Sect, but catching up with the speed of the Soul King and Soul Emperor is very difficult.

Seeing this, Xuanzi pouted and said, "Alright, let's rest here for a while."

"I want to wash my feet..." Ning Tian whispered in his ear, his fair earlobes unconsciously turning red.

"Okay." Su Wen nodded.

The two walked to a stream.

He placed the girl on his back onto a rock, and she quickly took off her shoes and socks and put them aside. Then she gently placed her delicate feet into the babbling stream, finally breathed a sigh of relief, and began to rub them attentively.

Su Wen didn't stand on ceremony and watched quietly from the side.

Not only her ankles, but her entire body was soaked. Among the whole team, she had the worst physique, even Wang Dong'er was several times stronger than her, but the girl was still quite resilient.

"Hey, didn't you bring a cooling-type soul tool?" Su Wen asked in surprise.

"..."

Ning Tian's expression froze, and he stammered that he had forgotten to buy it, then gave Su Wen a resentful look.

"Since we're already here, we might as well take a full shower."

The girl's fair feet waded through the stream as she walked upstream.

"No peeking!"

She turned around and made a face at Su Wen.

"..."

Su Wen shrugged.

Before long, Ning Tian returned looking refreshed, with all her clothes new. It was estimated that she had ordered at least a whole box of school uniforms from the outer school, still with light gold trim.

The girl picked up her shoes and socks, her pretty face flushed, whether from embarrassment at the sweat soaking through them or from the panting she had just gotten after a shower and a short run.

Return to the main force.

“It’s good that you two are back. Come closer to me.” Xuanzi tossed down a chicken leg bone, wiped his greasy hands on his clothes, and patted them down.

Once everyone had gathered around, he put his hands behind his back and said leisurely, "Are you familiar with the Shrek Academy Inspection Team?"

Seeing the outer court disciples shake their heads, he grinned and pointed to the inner court disciples, including Ma Xiaotao: "Look, they are all members of the inspection team. In fact, entering the inner court automatically makes you a member of the inspection team. This involves a secret of the academy—the extermination of evil soul masters. The graduation mission for inner court disciples is to complete at least thirty missions, and most of these missions are to exterminate evil soul masters. You must know how ferocious and tyrannical evil soul masters are; they are so cruel that they can make even children stop crying."

“And becoming a reserve team for this competition means becoming a main force in the next competition, and also the future Shrek Seven Devils…” He looked around: “You are guaranteed to enter the inner academy. If you decide to withdraw now, the academy will not blame you, because joining the supervisory group is a must for joining the inner academy.”

"Now, make your decision."

Beibei already knew about this, and remained calm. Jiang Nannan hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded.

Ning Tian bit her red lips and nodded.

Actually, she hadn't planned to join, or even participate in the free-for-all, because she was the only remaining member of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School in this generation, and also the most talented. If she died in the process of eliminating the evil soul masters, it would be a huge loss...

But the problem is that Su Wen is also there.

If she refuses, then the opportunity to spend time together will be missed.

After much thought, I decided to join.

"Ning Tian, ​​step forward!"

Xuanzi frowned.

"Huh?" The girl stood up in confusion.

"If you don't want to participate, you don't have to. Shrek Academy will never force you. I can go back and find someone else right now."

"I, I..." Ning Tian opened his mouth, then lowered his head.

Even Chen Zifeng and Yao Haoxuan cast indifferent glances at him.

This made her feel even more suffocated and aggrieved.

"I am willing."

"Speak louder!" Xuanzi roared.

"I……"

"Come on, do you really think the inspection team is some kind of glorious cause?" Su Wen raised an eyebrow, took Ning Tian's hand, and looked at Xuan Zi, who looked astonished.

Everyone was stunned.

"Elder Xuan, how many tasks have you completed this year?" Su Wen asked irritably.

"..." Xuanzi was speechless.

"Using the lives of a group of inner court disciples to fill the so-called glorious banner of eradicating evil soul masters, I ask you, how many inner court teachers are there in that cemetery! How many elders are there! What exactly are you so proud of! Another disciple died today, is that Shrek Academy's badge of honor to promote to the outside world?"

Su Wen gets angry whenever this is mentioned.

"Damn it, where did they get the nerve!"

“Su Wen!” Xuanzi was stunned. He really didn’t expect this kid to refute him.

“If you don’t want to join the inner academy, then…” He frowned and said angrily, but he stopped abruptly after only half a sentence. Su Wen was smiling and staring at him from the other side, not afraid of this so-called “threat” at all, because he couldn’t possibly not join the inner academy… If Su Wen didn’t join the inner academy because of him, Elder Mu would beat him up.

The inner court disciples looked at each other, completely bewildered.

Originally, under Xuanzi's influence, they were also getting a little impatient with Ning Tian. After all, they were inner court disciples and members of the inspection team, so they would naturally protect this honor.

Ning Tian's hesitant joining was an insult to them.

But when Su Wen spoke, everyone exchanged glances, but only in a detached, gossipy manner.

Even when they were criticizing Elder Xuan, they remained bystanders and did not interfere.

Su Wen is simply too special.

The successor of the Sea God Pavilion across generations.

A terrifying and unknown talent.

To some extent, although his strength is far inferior to Xuanzi's, his importance to the academy is undeniable. In fact, from another perspective, in a few decades, he could grow to a level above Xuanzi.

Even though Su Wen's words made them uncomfortable, they remained silent.

If it were anyone else, they wouldn't even need Elder Xuan to lift a finger; they would have given them a good beating themselves. But the opponent was Su Wen.

There are two powerful figures, and we can't afford to offend either of them, so we shouldn't take sides arbitrarily.

P.S.: I will try to write 10,000 words a day from now on, so I will adjust the time of the second chapter to later - 12 o'clock, and each chapter will be 5,000 words.

(End of this chapter)