Douluo Continent: Huo Yuhao obtains the Flame Emperor template

Chapter 140 My luck is about to arrive.

Wang Yan calmly pondered for a moment, considering the task Xuanzi had just mentioned, and nodded to himself.

"Eliminating the evil spirit masters is indeed a great act of kindness, and its merits are immeasurable."

Xuanzi wore a natural expression. One could question his ability to lead the team to hunt for spirit rings, but one could never doubt his professionalism in eliminating evil spirit masters.

Otherwise, who do you think the head of the Shrek Academy's inspection team is? He must be someone of great authority.

Xuanzi let out a hiccup, his tone carrying a hint of confidence: "Young King, you can rest assured about the safety of these little fellows during the mission. I refuse to believe that any villain would dare to be insolent before me, the Gluttonous Douluo!"

Wang Yan felt the same way at this moment.

With the Gluttonous Douluo, whose cultivation level is as high as 98, protecting them, it would be difficult for evil soul masters to get close and harm the disciples, let alone make the disciples bleed; that would be utterly absurd.

Thinking of this, Wang Yan felt a little relieved and asked in a low voice, "Elder Xuan, where is the location of your mission to eliminate the evil soul masters this time?"

Xuanzi sipped his wine, paused for a moment, and seemed to radiate a righteous light: "I have received news that evil soul masters are causing trouble on the border of Xingluo Empire. This time, I will head to the vicinity of the Mingdou Mountains in the Xingluo Empire to wipe out all the evil soul masters and restore peace to the area."

In Taotie Douluo Xuanzi's view, this act of accumulating great merit was completely effortless. He considered it merely a practical training exercise for his disciples before the major competition, so they could set off once they were well-prepared.

Wang Yan nodded slowly and asked Elder Xuan about some of the details.

The fourteen disciples, including the regular and reserve members, were still chatting and laughing.

Little did they know that Xuanzi had already paved a broad road for them to temper their character. Once they had easily completed the task, the disciples could accumulate merit for themselves and further promote Shrek Academy's reputation. How wonderful! Xuanzi took a big gulp of wine.

However, Xuanzi listened to the students' increasingly suggestive conversation, with Beibei and Xu Sanshi even using vulgar language such as "your sister" and "I don't have a sister."

Xuanzi frowned slightly, and a faint earthy yellow light appeared. He unleashed his aura, sweeping over the entire group. The disciples, who had been chatting and laughing, immediately fell silent, and the previously jovial group became eerily quiet.

Wang Yan's expression hardened. He knew what Xuanzi was about to say to the students. He beckoned his disciples to turn in his direction, a solemn look appearing in his eyes.

Xuanzi unusually put away the chicken leg, casually slung the wine gourd around his waist, and wiped his greasy hands on his slovenly clothes.

He revealed a reminiscing expression, recalling the incredibly rich history of Shrek Academy and the establishment of the Shrek Supervisory Group. Xuanzi sighed softly, preparing to begin his brainwashing.

Xuanzi said solemnly, "We're not far from the academy yet. Since we've just started our journey, there are some things I need to say beforehand. Especially the seven little ones in the reserve team, you'd better listen carefully."

Seeing Xuanzi acting out of character and refusing to eat even the chicken leg, everyone was immediately alarmed, especially Bei Bei, whose expression was serious and whose eyes revealed a hint of confusion.

You should know that back then, he and Xiaoya followed Elder Xuan's inner court team to Sunset Forest to hunt for soul rings. Xuanzi, wanting to eat a delicious chicken leg, accidentally got separated from the team and went to catch a 25,000-year-old chicken-type soul beast.

And now, there is something that is more important to Xuanzi than eating chicken legs. This kind of emotional reaction, even if it is not rare in the world, is still very rare.

So Beibei and the others watched Elder Xuan intently.

Xuanzi asked a serious question: "Every year, our Shrek Academy has a continuous stream of students who pass the examinations and enter the inner academy."

"We have a relatively stable output of talent, with genius students continuously entering the inner academy, but our inner academy disciples have never exceeded one hundred. Do you know why?"

After a brief hesitation, the seven reserve team members responded one after another. Some said, "The senior students have graduated and left the school," while others said, "The speed at which students enter the inner academy cannot keep up with the rate of consumption." Both of these statements made some sense.

Xuanzi slowly shook his head: "You are right about some things, but not entirely."

Xuanzi looked sorrowful and was about to begin the brainwashing when a loud voice came from behind him.

Fan Yu had a loud and energetic voice: "Elder Xuan, I have learned about the situation of these outer court disciples you selected who are 'enjoying reserve team member treatment'."

"Since Elder Xuan has other plans for the regular team members and reserve team members, I will take them to Xingluo City first."

Fan Yu, along with Wang Dongxiao, Ning Tianwufeng, and others, walked towards Elder Xuan.

After learning more, Fan Yu discovered that their talents were not bad, but they could only enjoy the treatment of prospective disciples, which didn't actually bring them any benefits. To be honest, Elder Xuan's handling of this matter was very unfair.

However, Wang Dong and the others did not seem to have any complaints.

They looked like they were on vacation in Xingluo City, each carrying a bag of snacks, walking with light steps, stuffing potato chips into their mouths as they went, and they were all in a very good mood.

Xuanzi thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Fanyu, let them come and listen too. After all, they may have the opportunity to become team members in the future."

"After you've listened to them, take them directly to Xingluo City."

"Okay." Fan Yu replied loudly, then turned around and gave Wang Dong and the others a look, signaling them to put away the snacks and listen attentively to Elder Xuan's words.

Wang Dong and the others greeted each other with smiles, saying "Hello, Master Xuan and Teacher Wang Yan," and then they put away their snacks.

"Teacher Fanyu." Among the reserve team members behind Xuanzi, He Caitou also came over to greet Fanyu.

Fan Yu said in a friendly tone, "Cai Tou, do your best this time and let the school see the importance of our Soul Guidance Department."

He Caitou smiled憨厚ly, but his words were firm and unwavering. He was the only Soul Guidance Department disciple among the fourteen participating team members, and he would never live up to Teacher Fanyu's high expectations.

Xuanzi squinted at Wang Dong and the others, speaking in a tone of earnest instruction: "Although you failed to be selected for the reserve team, going to Xingluo City to watch the battle was not without meaning."

"This proves that the academy has not forgotten you. As long as you continue to cultivate diligently, you will still have the opportunity to stand on the Soul Master Competition stage in the future and bring glory to our Shrek Academy, which has lasted for ten thousand years!"

……

Xuanzi reiterated the previously unusually serious issue of "the loss of inner court disciples" to Wang Dong and the others, and asked them what their thoughts were after hearing it.

After a moment's thought, Wang Dong raised his chin slightly and said, "Elder Xuan, an outstanding student of Shrek Academy, has always liked to uphold the ancestral motto that 'only mediocre people dare not cause trouble.'"

"What if... on some dark and stormy night, he angered his enemies by causing trouble everywhere, and was killed by them when the students got separated from their instructors?"

Wang Dong blinked her beautiful light blue eyes, looking quite innocent, her thoughts wandering.

Upon hearing this, Elder Xuan's lips twitched, and he quickly told Wang Dong to stop thinking about it.

"Absurd! In this world, who would dare to make a mortal enemy of Shrek Academy over such a heinous murder?"

Xuanzi immediately revealed the true answer to the question, as well as the origins of the Shrek Supervisory Group, including its connection with the Inner Court.

As he spoke, Elder Xuan's slightly cloudy eyes reddened, and his tone carried a hint of sorrow: "They were all good children. Although they did not truly graduate from the Inner Academy, their contributions to the honor of Shrek Academy are indelible."

"These students were not lacking in ability to graduate from the inner academy, but they died in battle, fighting for the honor and ideals of the academy."

Xuanzi's increasingly sorrowful tone became solemn.

"Therefore, their glorious deeds along the way are recorded in a special roster at the school, and their names are always preserved."

The seven trainees in the reserve team had already been moved by Xuanzi's words.

Dai Huabin thought of his elder brother, Dai Yueheng, who did this kind of dangerous, life-risking work every day in the inner courtyard. Tears welled up in Dai Huabin's slightly reddened eyes. Ah, elder brother, how could you be so great?

If one day you, my brother, end up on Shrek Academy's memorial list, what am I supposed to do as your younger brother...?

Dai Yueheng stepped forward and spoke at the opportune moment: "As members of the Shrek Academy Inner Court Inspection Team, we have faced life-or-death crises many times when we go out on missions."

"My fellow students. As a member of the supervisory committee, I want to tell you that when you complete all the tasks assigned by the academy, that moment will be the greatest honor of your lives."

"I am honored to have completed twenty-eight surveillance missions so far, and I am not far from thirty..."

Dai Yueheng's words greatly inspired Dai Huabin, who said he would follow his elder brother's example and wished him success in completing more tasks.

Xuanzi was very satisfied with Dai Yueheng's performance and nodded slightly.

"That's right. Every inner court disciple is an observer, and the mission of our Shrek Academy's Observation Group is to maintain peace on the continent."

"As Yueheng just said, the inner academy's motto is: strength and responsibility are equal, and the heart and kindness go hand in hand. Although we believe that those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre..."

Xuanzi glanced at Wang Dong, his expression serious.

"But everything we've done has been to uphold justice!"

"Of course, you don't need to feel too much pressure. Every year, there are also quite a few students who feel they cannot bear this responsibility. These students leave the inner academy after swearing an oath to keep it a secret."

Elder Xuan's gaze swept over each of the reserve team members. After finishing his speech, he took out his wine gourd, took a swig of wine, and spoke in an inspiring tone.

"The academy respects every student's choice, but I must say that every student who chooses to pursue advanced studies in the inner academy is a hero. Not just a hero of the academy, but a hero belonging to the Douluo Continent!"

After listening to Elder Xuan's impassioned words, the trainees in the reserve team all showed unusual expressions. The story of the Shrek Academy Inspection Team and the evil spirit masters made them feel proud.

At this moment, Beibei and the others seemed to be bathed in glory as well.

It's all for the sake of the school's reputation and ideals.

Xuanzi was very pleased to see this, finally guiding these little ones onto the right path.

He was about to ask the reserve team disciples for a definite answer: join or leave. He stated that joining was not mandatory, but each of them would have to receive a set of the Overseer green suits.

"For the school's honor and ideals..."

Just as Xuanzi was asking everyone when they would join, Wang Dong's somewhat confused voice rang out.

Of course, it wasn't because Xuanzi had just used the phrase "upholding justice" to refute Wang Dong's words that she deliberately picked a fight; Wang Dong was simply puzzled.

After all, she had been enjoying the benefits of a prospective disciple for so long, but the school hadn't given her any subsidies.

Wang Dong and Ning Tian come from wealthy families and have no shortage of resources; this is completely different from the college's empty promises.

Lan Susu and Lan Ruoruo come from relatively modest backgrounds and are in great need of subsidies from the academy.

Xuanzi looked in the direction of the voice and said in a slightly calmer tone, "Your name is Wang Dong, right? I heard from Wang Yan that you have a lot of talent, but you lost to Dai Huabin in the final of the freshman assessment. Otherwise, you would definitely have a place in the reserve team."

"Is there anything you don't understand about what I just said?"

Wang Dong tapped his chin, pondering for a moment.

"Elder Xuan, the senior students of the inner academy are out there fighting for the school's honor and completing various missions for the school's ideals every day."

Wang Dong asked with a mixture of curiosity and doubt, "What benefits do the titles of 'Core Disciples of the Inner Court' for the senior students, and our title of 'Enjoying the Treatment of Prospective Members', bring to the disciples?"

"The benefits it brings are, of course, far greater than we expected."

Elder Xuan chuckled, about to answer without thinking, when he suddenly fell silent.

After thinking carefully for several seconds, Xuanzi waved his hand, his tone still relatively calm.

"Wang Dong, you're not even a reserve player yet, so naturally you don't understand. Once you're in the reserve team, you'll naturally understand the immense benefits."

After saying this, Xuanzi waved to Fanyu, urging him to take his men and leave first, so as not to embarrass the old man.

Fan Yu immediately understood: "Elder Xuan, then I'll take them to Xingluo City first. Mission successful."

……

The Mingdou Mountains are located in the central region of the Star Luo Empire.

The scarred man with a ferocious expression said, "Boss, once we cross this Wenlan Forest in the mountains, we'll reach the area controlled by the Star Luo Empire's army."

The Grim Reaper grinned, revealing a sinister smile: "No problem. I suffered a loss once at the hands of a disciple of a reclusive master. This time, I'm much better prepared, and the corpse explosion will only be more intense."

"That grove of warm, misty trees..."

A glint of light flashed in the eyes of the Grim Reaper.

"Have people dig up more Wenlan Tree Hearts and take them away. Wenlan Tree Hearts are of great benefit to Soul Masters like us who cultivate Yin-cold Martial Souls."

After giving the order, Scarface had some reservations.

"Our extensive excavation of the heartwood of the Wenlan tree makes us easily detectable and exposes our whereabouts."

The Grim Reaper exuded a fierce aura: "So what if you've been discovered? This messenger has been preparing a long-awaited gift of corpse explosion, just waiting for those who are blind to come and sign for it."

He had a deep feeling that his great fortune was on its way.

This feeling has been growing stronger lately. If he, the Grim Reaper, survives this stroke of good fortune, he will surely receive even more blessings.

(End of this chapter)