Douluo's Soul Power increases by two levels every year

Chapter 74 Qian Renxue's Relief and Worry

"Even if Shrek Academy doesn't have the best conditions, it's still their academy!"

Flander's face was grim. He had realized the crux of the matter, but he couldn't bring himself to abandon Shrek Academy.

The master merely glanced at Flander: "Then do you have the ability to send your children to represent Shrek Academy in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament!?"

Flander was speechless. The Grandmaster answered for him, "Only advanced Soul Master academies can participate in the Academy Tournament, but Shrek Academy has never been registered with any kingdom or empire, so it doesn't even qualify to participate!"

"So what if they can't participate in the competition!? They can still become strong figures on the continent!" Flander retorted with a forced smile—a statement that even the master couldn't refute, since with the talent of Dai Mubai and the others, as long as they didn't give up, they were definitely destined for future titles!

Upon hearing this, the master glanced at Flander indifferently. He had already guessed that Flander would say this, and directly probed his heart: "Then can you provide a simulated cultivation environment for the children!?"

Flander instantly crumbled, his face dark and menacing. He was unwilling to let his life's work go to waste, but he also couldn't shirk his responsibility for Dai Mubai and the others' future. After several changes in expression, he sighed and said dejectedly to Qin Ming, "Xiao Ming! You and Xiao Gang can discuss the details of the merger! I'm a bit tired, I'm going for a walk!"

Upon hearing this, everyone understood that Flander had already agreed to the merger with the academy.

Zhao Wuji watched Flander's retreating figure, feeling a sense of loneliness in his heart.

Shrek is not only Flander's life's work, but also the result of his life's struggle. Seeing that it's about to be gone, he's naturally not in a good mood.

Xiao Wu quietly moved closer to Ning Rongrong and whispered, "Rongrong, what is the Heaven Dou Royal Academy? What is the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament?"

Ning Rongrong glanced at Xiao Wu with surprise, then quietly explained to her, "The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is the largest Soul Master Academy in the Heaven Dou Empire. It was founded by the royal family, so its facilities and teaching environment are top-notch. Moreover, the emperor has served as the dean of every academy! The Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament is the highest-level youth Soul Master competition on the entire continent..."

Xiao Wu frowned and continued, "Then what is a simulated cultivation environment?"

"It's a cultivation method that can increase the speed of soul power cultivation!" Ning Rongrong explained to Xiao Wu patiently.

Xiao Wu didn't quite understand, but the current atmosphere clearly didn't allow her to press for details. So she frowned her delicate eyebrows, pretended to understand, and nodded, intending to go back and ask Tang San.

"Teacher..." Tang San said to Grandmaster with concern, worried that Grandmaster would fall out with Flander because of this.

The master simply shook his head slightly: "It's alright!"

Ma Hongjun glanced at the braised pork that had already been served, seemingly hesitant. But the next moment, as if he had just realized something, he slapped his chubby face: "I actually hesitated between the dean and the braised pork!?"

"I'll go see the dean!"

Ma Hongjun is different from Dai Mubai and the others. To Dai Mubai and the others, Flander is just the dean of the academy, but to Ma Hongjun, he is his mentor. No wonder he would give up braised pork.

After this commotion, Dai Mubai and the others lost their appetite, and the atmosphere suddenly turned cold, which made Qin Ming very embarrassed—no matter what, this situation was ultimately his fault.

Han Feng, on the other hand, did not show much emotional fluctuation.

After all, Han Feng knew that Shrek Academy would not be merged, but rather Liu Erlong's Blue Lightning Academy would be merged, a complete upgrade, so he didn't need to worry too much.

The only thing that troubled Han Feng was that if they went to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they would inevitably face difficulties from Prince Xue Xing and targeting from Dugu Bo.

Although Han Feng knew that in the end it would be a close call, and that Tang San would even obtain many immortal herbs from Dugu Bo's Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.

This always gave Han Feng a creepy feeling, like he was about to slap someone in the face.

I can't very well tell everyone not to go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, can I?

The master and Flanders both agreed!

However, Han Feng then thought, "Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Isn't Sister Qianqian a member of the royal family? Perhaps I can meet her? I'll go back and write her a letter!"

Thinking of this, Han Feng's mood immediately brightened. As for Prince Xue Xing and Dugu Bo... a true man can bend and stretch; if he can't win in a fight, he can always get his revenge later!

Of course, Han Feng wouldn't reveal any of his inner thoughts, and no one could tell.

In this somber atmosphere, the food and the banquet were neither good nor pleasant. After eating a few bites, everyone dispersed.

The next day, because the Shrek team defeated the Royal Fighting team, they were exceptionally granted Silver Fighting Soul Badges by Manager Ao. Even Ma Hongjun, who did not participate in the battle, received one. Tang San, in particular, was granted the Ultimate Fighting Soul Badge because of his outstanding performance in both individual and double battles!

—Although Han Feng and Dai Mubai's double kill combination has a big reputation, their actual record is not that good.

In this way, the second phase of the special training that the master had mentioned was completed by everyone. In addition, the master was busy with the merger of the academy, so he simply gave everyone a short holiday and set off for Tiandou City three days later.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in the Heavenly Dou City Imperial Palace, a handsome young man held a letter in his hand. After carefully reading it word by word, a gentle smile that seemed incongruous with his gender appeared on the corner of his mouth.

The young man seemed to be in a very good mood. His usual gentle expression vanished, replaced by genuine joy: "You've already defeated the Royal Fighting Team? Xiao Feng has grown a lot too!"

The young woman was none other than Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Xue Qinghe, and what she was holding in her hand was the letter that Han Feng had just sent.

In his letter, Han Feng told her about recent events, including obtaining his third spirit ring, his double kill with Dai Mubai, his spirit battles with the Berserker Team and the Royal Fighting Team, and his upcoming visit to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Although Han Feng didn't write it out directly, Qian Renxue knew that Han Feng wanted to see her, which made Qian Renxue very happy.

"Looks like we need to think of a way..." Qian Renxue also wanted to see Han Feng. More than three years had passed, and although the two had kept in touch by letter, they had never met. Qian Renxue also wanted to know what Han Feng looked like now.

But Qian Renxue can't just be seen whenever she wants now. She has to keep her identity hidden and not let Han Feng notice anything amiss. Even for Qian Renxue, this will be a headache for a while!

However, the headache only lasted for a moment, and Qian Renxue quickly thought with relief, "Xiao Feng is already level 33! Looks like I need to step up my game too!"

Qian Renxue had told Han Feng that he could come to her once he broke through to Soul Emperor or Soul Saint. Now it seems that the conditions she set were a bit too low—Han Feng's talent far exceeded her expectations.

However, this will only make Qian Renxue happy for Han Feng and make her even more determined to seize the Tian Dou royal family!

"Three days! Three days! Hehe! Xiao Feng!"

Qian Renxue smiled excitedly, just like any other young girl. If outsiders saw this, they would probably be dumbfounded!

Neither the people of the Spirit Hall nor the people of the Heaven Dou Royal Family had ever seen this scene before—neither Qian Renxue nor Xue Qinghe would utter such innocent laughter. This laughter belonged only to Han Feng!

Of course, Qian Renxue quickly suppressed her laughter. She was always mindful that she was currently in the midst of the royal vortex and had to be careful at all times!

"It seems the Spirit Hall has discovered something recently..." Then, Qian Renxue frowned, recalling the subtle warnings the Spirit Hall had given her a few days ago. "Hopefully, it has nothing to do with Xiao Feng!"

This wasn't the first time the Spirit Hall had warned Qian Renxue. It could be because her information was outdated, or the progress of the plan had slowed down, for various reasons. But what worried Qian Renxue the most was that the Spirit Hall had discovered Han Feng's affair!

Qian Renxue could only proceed with extreme caution, hoping to deceive everyone.

Thinking of this, Qian Renxue muttered to herself, half resentful and half bitter, "Xiao Feng, oh Xiao Feng! You have no idea how much suffering your sister has endured for you!"

Unfortunately, Qian Renxue knew that Han Feng was unaware of these things, and she wouldn't let him know. In Han Feng's eyes, she was probably just a carefree princess or noblewoman living in Tiandou City.

Of course, this is also what Qian Renxue hoped for. The reason why Qian Renxue complained like this was simply to express her longing in this way.

"It's like walking on thin ice!"

Qian Renxue sighed one last time, carefully put the envelope away, and stored it in a special soul tool. Then she transformed back into the approachable Xue Qinghe, her expression natural, but lacking a bit of liveliness.

(End of this chapter)