Douluo Continent: Steadily Growing Stronger in Shrek Academy

Chapter 23 Revisiting Xingluo

Lin Chen fell silent.

Does he like Zhang Lexuan? It would be a lie to say he doesn't, but Lin Chen couldn't say whether his feelings for Zhang Lexuan were romantic or like a younger brother's feelings for an older sister.

Perhaps, in the time they spend together, Lin Chen will be able to see his own heart more clearly.

Seeing Lin Chen remain silent, Mu En stopped speaking and instead said to Xuan Zi, "Xuan Zi, take him there."

"Yes, Elder Mu."

Lin Chen followed Xuanzi away.

As soon as he stepped out of the Sea God Pavilion, a cold and beautiful face appeared before Lin Chen; it was Zhang Lexuan.

Just now, Miss Zhang, who prefers to stay at home, sensed Lin Chen's presence on Seagod Island and then disappeared into Seagod Pavilion.

Zhang Lexuan was also puzzled. He should only know her on Poseidon Island, so who else could he come to if not her? And why was Elder Xuan with him?

So Zhang Lexuan rushed over.

Before Lin Chen could speak, Zhang Lexuan asked, "Lin Chen, what are you doing here?"

"Elder Mu asked me to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament as a substitute player," Lin Chen answered truthfully.

At this moment, Xuanzi also asked, "Le Xuan, do you know her?"

Zhang Lexuan nodded without offering any further explanation; she had never had a very good impression of Xuanzi.

"Elder Mu asked me to take him to Xingluo City to participate in the Soul Fighting Tournament and gain some experience. We're about to leave."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of pain crossed Zhang Lexuan's eyes, and she said, "Elder Xuan, I'll take him! You have your own matters to attend to."

His tone carried an air of undeniable authority.

Xuanzi smiled wryly and said, "Alright, then you take him there."

Zhang Lexuan nodded, said nothing more, grabbed Lin Chen's arm, and flew away with him.

"Let them be, it's their business." Mu En appeared beside Xuan Zi at some point.

"Le Xuan still doesn't believe me. Well, I guess I did cause another accident while leading the team this time," Xuan Zi said bitterly.

"You're a grown man now. You've weathered so many storms back then. Who doesn't make mistakes?" Old Mu said.

At this moment, Zhang Lexuan had already taken Lin Chen back to the outer courtyard.

"Sister Lexuan, why didn't you let Elder Xuan take me with you? He's a level 98 Super Douluo!" Although he knew the reason, Lin Chen still wanted to strike up a conversation with Zhang Lexuan.

"I'll tell you later. You... try to spend less time with him in the future when you want to acquire spirit rings. Sigh!" Zhang Lexuan's face showed a pained expression.

"Sister Lexuan, what's wrong?"

"It's alright, hurry up and pack your things, we'll leave right away."

Lin Chen nodded and went back to his dormitory to pack his things.

Watching Lin Chen's retreating figure, Zhang Lexuan sighed, overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

Lin Chen was quick and came down in less than five minutes. There wasn't much to pack, and he was a grown man with very little stuff.

"Let's go."

Just as she was about to take Lin Chen flying, the latter took out a flying soul tool from his storage ring and said with a smile, "Sister Le Xuan, I can fly with the soul tool."

Zhang Lexuan nodded, and the two flew together toward Xingluo City.

"You really like soul tools?" Zhang Lexuan asked from the sky.

"Hmm. But I just like using them, not making them, that's too much trouble." Lin Chen answered truthfully. Soul tools do greatly improve the convenience of life. Martial Soul systems look down on soul tools? Fine, then you can continue being ascetics, I'm not going to play along.

"You can use it in moderation, but you can't become dependent on soul tools, understand?" Zhang Lexuan said earnestly.

"Yes, I know, Sister Lexuan."

……

"Sister Renxue, are you there?" Lin Chen called out within his spiritual sea.

"What's up?"

"Sister Renxue, what do you think of Sister Lexuan's talent?" Lin Chen asked.

"This girl has good talent; she may become a Limit Douluo in the future," Qian Renxue commented.

"How do I compare to you?" Lin Chen pressed.

"I possess a divinely bestowed martial soul, protected by the ancestral god. In terms of talent, let alone her, even the talent of that Limit Douluo from your academy cannot compare to mine," Qian Renxue said with some disdain.

"What, you like her?" Looking at Lin Chen, who was deep in thought, Qian Renxue felt a sudden urge to play with him.

"Sister Renxue, why are you making fun of me too?" Lin Chen said irritably.

"What's wrong? You're usually pretty shameless, aren't you? Oh, you're blushing?!"

"No...no," Lin Chen replied, blushing.

Zhang Lexuan was unaware of the farce that had occurred within Lin Chen's spiritual sea, and had already flown out of Shrek City with Lin Chen.

Lin Chen and Zhang Lexuan traveled at breakneck speed, and three days later, they arrived in Xingluo City.

At this moment, Shrek Academy had just finished the elimination rounds, and Huo Yuhao's six 6-year spirit rings made the opposing team question their existence.

Everyone was overjoyed with their victory and chatted and laughed in the hotel conference room.

"Judging by the time, the academy's reinforcements should be here by now," Wang Yan said.

Just then, Lin Chen and Zhang Lexuan arrived at the conference room door.

Lin Chen went up and knocked on the door.

Shortly after, the door was opened, and it was Wang Yan who opened it.

"Lin Chen?" Wang Yan was somewhat surprised to see Lin Chen.

"Teacher Wang." Lin Chen nodded in acknowledgment.

Only then did Wang Yan notice the person following Lin Chen, and respectfully said, "Chief Disciple."

Wang Yan would not be negligent towards Zhang Lexuan, especially given her status as the senior disciple of the inner courtyard.

"Teacher Wang, there's no need for such formalities. We owe you a lot for this competition. We look forward to your continued support in the future."

"This is what a team leader should do."

Upon entering the conference room, everyone was surprised to see Lin Chen arrive. Bei Bei, Jiang Nannan, Xu Sanshi, and He Caitou were puzzled, while Ma Xiaotao and her two companions from the inner courtyard were dissatisfied.

"Why did the academy send only a Soul Master?" Ma Xiaotao said with some dissatisfaction.

Lin Chen didn't reply. With his current strength, relying solely on his Soul Master cultivation, he couldn't defeat Ma Xiaotao without using all his trump cards, and even if he did, he might not be able to win.

"Xiao Tao, don't be rude." Zhang Lexuan had just entered the conference room when she heard what Ma Xiaotao said, so she said.

Upon seeing the person before her, Ma Xiaotao's dissatisfaction vanished instantly. Her face showed no resentment, and she felt no resentment at all: "Yes, Senior Sister."

Ling Luochen and Dai Yueheng also stood up and respectfully greeted, "Senior Sister."

Immediately afterwards, the seven members of the reserve team also stood up, "Senior Sister!"

Zhang Lexuan nodded and said to everyone, "You all did a great job, and thank you for your hard work from now on."

The seven reserve team members were encouraged, and everyone's confidence increased; while Ma Xiaotao and her two companions felt ashamed. As regular team members, they actually needed the reserve team to help them out, which was really...

Unlike in the original story, because Lin Chen gave Xiao Xiao a level 6 soul tool, Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong were not seriously injured. That soul tool was a defensive soul tool.

"Xiao Tu, thanks to your soul tool, otherwise I would have been in big trouble," Xiao Xiao said gratefully.

"By the way, how did you know there would be evil spirit masters?"

(End of this chapter)