Douluo Continent: Steadily Growing Stronger in Shrek Academy

Chapter 43 Studying abroad?

"Sister Lexuan," Lin Chen called out affectionately.

Zhang Lexuan nodded, found a chair, and sat down.

Lin Chen placed a cup of milk tea on the table in front of Zhang Lexuan and asked, "It's so late, is there anything I can help you with, Lexuan?"

Hearing Lin Chen's question, Zhang Lexuan hesitated. Originally, Yan Shaozhe had asked her to ask Lin Chen if he had any thoughts about joining Shrek Academy, but when the words came to her lips, Zhang Lexuan just couldn't bring herself to say them.

He could only say, "It's nothing, I just came to see you."

Hearing this, Lin Chen was also confused. Senior Sister came to see me specially? Is this the same Senior Sister I know who likes to stay at home? After all, Zhang Lexuan has never left Seagod Island.

"What? You don't welcome me?" Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly, but the sudden chill in the surroundings made Lin Chen shudder.

"No, no, no, it's truly an honor for me, Sister Lexuan, to grace my humble shop with your presence."

"Glib-tongued."

Lin Chen's teasing improved Zhang Lexuan's mood considerably, easing her some of her unease.

Looking at Lin Chen who was busy, Zhang Lexuan's gaze gradually softened. She had come to regard Lin Chen as her younger brother. She was full of concern for this boy who, like her, had lost both his parents and had his family wiped out. However, ever since Lin Chen returned to save her in the Star Dou Great Forest, she seemed to have developed a different kind of emotion.

It seems to be a sense of security?

Zhang Lexuan herself was unsure; she wasn't a woman who liked to rely on others.

I simply stopped thinking about it.

Perhaps, letting nature take its course and allowing him to live according to his own wishes is the best choice.

"It's really late, you should go back now," Zhang Lexuan said to Lin Chen.

"Well? Goodbye, Sister Lexuan?" Lin Chen waved tentatively.

"Okay, bye-bye." Zhang Lexuan waved to Lin Chen as well.

Lin Chen took a few steps, then turned back, but Zhang Lexuan had already disappeared.

The next morning, in the classroom of Class 1, Grade 4.

"This is a level seven offensive soul tool, a Flame Arrow. It can condense soul power to fire a flaming arrow. With your current Soul King cultivation, you should be able to severely injure a six-ring Soul Emperor," Xiao Hongchen said to Lin Chen, holding a red soul tool.

"I don't want that. I want a defensive soul tool," Lin Chen shook his head and refused.

What a joke! I am the owner of the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul in this world. Do you think I lack that little bit of attack power? You think you can fool me with an attack soul tool? Do you really think I'm a pushover?

Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Xiao Hongchen was so angry that he vomited blood on the spot, but he had no choice but to comply.

Far away in a foreign land, every defensive soul tool could be a means for Xiao Hongchen to save his life. Now that Lin Chen has taken one of them away, how could Xiao Hongchen not feel heartbroken?

Unwilling to give up, Xiao Hongchen took out another cyan soul tool and said, "This soul tool is called Azure Cloud Shield, a defensive soul tool. Although it is made of black iron, it is as light as a veil and can withstand three attacks from a Soul Douluo, but only one attack from a Title Douluo."

Lin Chen put the Azure Cloud Cover into his storage bag with satisfaction and said happily, "If you still want to fight, come find me again, provided that your defensive soul tool is ready."

Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Xiao Hongchen immediately turned and left. "Give it all to me, then why should I live?"

Lin Chen was genuinely surprised that Xiao Hongchen could produce such a good soul tool, but it also reflected that this guy had quite a few good items on him!

No one would willingly give away something good, so the Azure Cloud Shield that Xiao Hongchen gave Lin Chen could only be considered the worst defensive soul tool he had. One can imagine how many treasures Xiao Hongchen carried with him.

Just as Lin Chen was pondering, the class bell rang, and Wang Yan walked into the classroom.

Lin Chen stopped thinking about it and instead listened with great interest to Wang Yan's explanation of theoretical knowledge.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Chen continued to live a peaceful life, and his soul power broke through to level 55.

Because of the Life Gold and the Life Domain, Lin Chen activates the Life Domain every time he cultivates, so the ultimate attribute has almost no effect on Lin Chen. In fact, he is even slightly faster than ordinary soul masters, and he will basically level up every two to three months.

Zhou Mingxing and Lin Xiaolei would occasionally visit Lin Chen to sit and chat. Sometimes, when business was booming, they would also help Lin Chen out.

That night, in Lin Chen's dormitory

"Brother Lin, I've been sent by the Soul Guidance Department to study at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy. I'm part of the second batch of people from the Soul Guidance Department to study in the Sun Moon Empire," Zhou Mingxing said to Lin Chen.

Since Lin Chen carefully analyzed his situation and suggested that he learn about soul tools, Zhou Mingxing thought about it for a while and then submitted an application to his homeroom teacher to transfer to the soul tool department.

In the Soul Guidance Department, Zhou Mingxing became a Level 4 Soul Master in just two months, demonstrating his talent. On the other hand, Zhou Mingxing had previously been stuck at the Level 3 Soul Master level for quite some time, accumulating a lot of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, making his advancement to Level 4 Soul Master a natural progression.

Such talent was quickly noticed by the Soul Guidance Department, which not only sent him to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy for exchange and study, but also made an exception to promote Zhou Mingxing to the core disciple of the Soul Guidance Department. In other words, Zhou Mingxing will definitely have a place in the Soul Guidance Department of Shrek Academy in the future!

"When are we leaving?" Lin Chen asked.

"tomorrow."

"Yes, be careful. If you encounter any uncontrollable situations, remember, coming back is the most important thing. As long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback," Lin Chen instructed.

"I understand, Brother Lin."

With a flash of azure light, Lin Chen took out the Azure Cloud Shield he had won from Xiao Hongchen from his storage bag, handed it over, and said, "This item is called the Azure Cloud Shield. It can block three attacks from a Soul Douluo and one attack from a Title Douluo. You can take it."

"Brother Lin, I have a defensive soul tool." Zhou Mingxing shook his head repeatedly.

Lin Chen's face stiffened, and he said, "Just take it. Every additional defensive soul tool is another trump card."

"Besides, you've helped me so many times before, what? Now that it's my turn to help you, you're not willing, are you?"

Zhou Mingxing then accepted it.

"Remember, life is the most important thing. If you lose your life, you lose everything," Lin Chen emphasized again.

Zhou Mingxing listened attentively, seemingly unbothered.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Chen decided it was better to tell him some details: "Do you remember the attack on the academy by evil soul masters two years ago?"

"I remember," Zhou Mingxing nodded.

"During that great battle, I learned by chance that it was an organized evil spirit master force, whose headquarters was in the Sun Moon Empire."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mingxing felt a chill run down his spine.

It seems the Sun Moon Empire is fraught with hidden dangers!

(End of this chapter)