Douluo Continent: Starting with the Fire-Breathing Dragon Martial Soul!

When Lin Mo returned to Notting College, the sun was already slightly setting, and it was around three or four o'clock in the afternoon.

As is customary at Notting College, the afternoons are reserved for students' free time.

The academy was much quieter than in the morning, with only a few students moving around on the playground or sitting in twos and threes under the shade of trees chatting or practicing.

Lin Mo went straight back to Dormitory 7.

Pushing open the dormitory door, the room was much quieter than usual.

Most of the people were not in the dormitory. Based on past experience, they had either gone to find a place to cultivate or were busy with their own affairs.

Only a few people remained in the dormitory, and Wang Sheng was one of them.

He was sitting cross-legged on his bed, meditating and cultivating his soul power.

Upon hearing the door open, Wang Sheng instinctively looked up.

When he saw Lin Mo walk in, he was stunned for a moment, then his face showed surprise, and he almost involuntarily exclaimed, "Lin Mo? You're back?!"

But soon, Wang Sheng keenly noticed some differences in Lin Mo.

Compared to before, Lin Mo seems to have grown a little taller, and his once somewhat immature face now appears slightly more mature.

Most importantly, the soul power emanating from him became more solid, a unique aura that only a true soul master possesses.

Wang Sheng jumped out of bed, rushed over to Lin Mo, circled him twice, and looked him up and down carefully, his voice full of envy.

"You...you've been gone for so long this time, did you...did you go to get your first spirit ring?!"

He stared intently at Lin Mo, trying to find a definite answer on his face.

Seeing Wang Sheng's curious and envious expression, he nodded and calmly admitted, "Yes, you guessed right, I did go to obtain my first spirit ring."

Upon hearing Lin Mo's admission, Wang Sheng, though mentally prepared, still couldn't help but gasp, his face showing an expression of "I knew it."

He slapped his thigh hard and exclaimed, "Good heavens! It really is! I was wondering why you'd been gone for so long!"

So they were quietly doing something big!

He seemed to remember something, scratched his head, and said, "But... you really kept it a secret this time, not letting a word out."

If I hadn't been so observant, I wouldn't have noticed the change in you.

Wang Sheng was quite understanding of Lin Mo's decision to keep it a secret this time.

He lowered his voice and gestured towards the other work-study students in the dormitory, saying meaningfully, "But that's normal. If it were me, I would definitely keep it a secret too."

After all, last time… hey, we just said we'd keep it a secret, and someone leaked it out, making it public knowledge. We definitely need to be more cautious.”

Although he didn't name names, the remaining people in the dormitory, including Lin Mo, all knew who he was referring to.

After that incident, many people in Dormitory 7 changed their views on Tang San to varying degrees.

Lin Mo listened to Wang Sheng's words and simply smiled noncommittally, without continuing the conversation.

Some things are better left unsaid; there's no need to make them public.

……

"Wang Sheng, do me a favor," Lin Mo said. "Go and inform the rest of us in Dormitory 7 that I'm treating everyone to dinner on the second floor of the cafeteria tonight."

Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng abruptly snapped out of his meditation, his face filled with surprise, which quickly turned into excitement.

He slapped his chest hard, making a loud "thump," and grinned, "Trying to treat? That's great! Lin Mo, you're something else, finally being generous!"

No problem, leave it to me. I'll make sure everyone is notified!

Seeing Wang Sheng's excitement, Lin Mo couldn't help but smile. "Well, then I'll trouble you. I just received my subsidy, so I'll join in the fun with everyone."

Wang Sheng patted his chest vigorously and assured them, "Don't worry, I'll definitely get everyone informed! You rarely treat people to a meal, everyone will definitely come!"

Lin Mo nodded and didn't say anything more.

……

Although the food on the second floor of the Notting Academy cafeteria is much more expensive than that on the first floor, the purchasing power of one gold soul coin is still quite strong.

There's more than enough room to feed the dozen or so people in Dormitory 7 a sumptuous dinner.

He was very clear about his future plans. He did not intend to stay at Notting Junior Soul Master Academy until he was twelve years old, like Tang San and Xiao Wu.

According to his original plan, he would apply to the dean for early graduation after finishing his studies in the second half of the year.

Staying here would no longer be of much benefit to his strength.

In a way, this meal was Lin Mo's farewell dinner in advance, to thank everyone in Dormitory 7 for taking care of them over the past six months.

……

Evening, second floor of the college cafeteria.

Compared to the bustling and crowded first floor, the second floor is much quieter, and the tables and chairs are cleaner and tidier.

Lin Mo arrived early and chose a large round table that could accommodate more than a dozen people.

He had barely sat down when the work-study students from Dormitory 7, led by Wang Sheng, gradually arrived at the second floor of the cafeteria.

Xiao Wu took the lead, skipping and hopping to the table, pulling over a chair without hesitation and sitting down, her big eyes curiously surveying the second-floor environment.

"Wow, the second floor looks much better than the first! Lin Mo, you've really gone to great lengths for me today!"

The other work-study students also took their seats, their faces beaming with excitement and anticipation.

These work-study students are lucky if they can get a full meal on the first floor. Only Tang San and Xiao Wu, who have become Soul Masters, can come to the second floor often.

Lin Mo smiled and invited everyone to sit down, "Please sit down, don't be shy, order whatever you like."

His gaze swept over everyone present, and he felt a slight surprise in his heart.

Almost everyone in Dormitory 7 was present, including Xiao Wu, but one person was missing—Tang San.

Wang Sheng clearly noticed the surprise in Lin Mo's eyes. He scratched his head, moved closer to Lin Mo, and whispered:

"Lin Mo, as for Tang San... when I went to find him, he said he had to study with Master at night and couldn't get away, so he wouldn't be coming."

Upon hearing this, the lively atmosphere at the table momentarily froze.

He wasn't surprised by this. After the news of the martial soul incubation was leaked last time, Tang San's image in the hearts of the Seven Dormitories was indeed greatly diminished.

Soon, someone at the dinner table began to mutter bluntly, "Study? In my opinion, someone is probably just embarrassed to come!"

After all, they promised to keep it a secret last time, but they turned around and leaked the news...

Although no name was mentioned, everyone present knew who was being referred to, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.