Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

The third spirit ring requires a thousand-year-old spirit beast, which can only be obtained from Sunset Forest or Star Dou Great Forest. These old guys can finally put their skills to use. It's rare to find such a promising talent, and they wouldn't feel comfortable letting a Spirit Saint lead the team.

“Yes, Mingfei, tell us what you think about the third soul skill. We old guys can give you some advice.” Bai Baoshan chimed in.

"Thank you very much, three members of the Education Commission." Lu Mingfei quickly bowed. He could see the three elderly people's genuine concern for him, so he felt a little embarrassed about what he was about to say.

He scratched his head: "I've already decided what type of spirit beast I should choose for my third spirit ring, but before that, I have something I'd like to inform the three education committee members about."

"Oh? Mingfei, feel free to tell us what you need. We'll do our best to meet your needs as long as it's within our power."

Meng Shenji patted his chest, full of pride. He was ready to personally take action in this Soul Hunting Operation, and he would fight anyone who dared to take it from him!

Chapter 69 The Idea of ​​the Third Soul Ring

"Actually, it's nothing. It's just that I plan to travel for a while after this Soul Hunt is over."

Lu Mingfei's gaze wandered, and his tone was as nonchalant as if he had encountered the Seven Fairies after the monkey emptied the Peach Garden.

"Oh, experience? That's normal. Back in my day..." Meng Shenji's words were barely on the tip of his tongue when it seemed as if he had been suddenly choked. His tone rose sharply, completely lacking the composure one would expect from an elderly person:

"What? Mingfei, you're so young, and you want to go out and gain experience? Is there anything about our academy that's holding you back? Tell us, and we can fix it."

“Yes, Mingfei, we can talk it over. You’re only nine years old. It’s too dangerous for you to be out there training at such a young age. You have no idea how many perverts on the mainland are interested in a little boy like you.”

Bai Baoshan quickly chimed in, trying to dissuade Lu Mingfei from this idea: "Is it that group of spoiled brats in the academy causing trouble again? If you're unhappy, just beat them up to vent your anger. I guarantee I'll back you up."

“Yeah, those ugly, rascals, if they dare to mess with you, just beat them up. Their parents all graduated from our school. If they dare to come to the academy looking for us, I'll beat them all up too,” Zhilin quickly chimed in.

They simply couldn't figure out what reason Lu Mingfei would have to leave their academy, aside from this group of troublemaking spoiled brats.

"That's not the reason. It has nothing to do with them. It's my own fault." Lu Mingfei quickly waved his hands. Although he was also quite annoyed by those spoiled brats, he really didn't want to get caught in the crossfire.

Lu Mingfei scratched his head a little: "As the three education committee members know, there are too many people watching me in Tiandou City. Although it seems carefree here, it is actually inconvenient for me to do anything. I have some secrets that I can't expose. If I don't take advantage of this trip to leave directly, I'm afraid I won't have the chance in the future."

"Of course, I just have to go out for a while to make sure I come back to train a little early for the Soul Master Competition."

"Besides, won't I still need the academy's continued support for my fourth spirit ring?"

Lu Mingfei finished speaking and gave an embarrassed laugh.

"This." Upon hearing this, Meng Shenji and the other two hesitated. They all knew that Lu Mingfei had a mysterious background and probably hid some secrets, but they had no intention of investigating.

The unspoken rule in the world of Soul Masters is that if a Soul Master has no secrets, their death is not far off.

They knew that this secret must be very important to Lu Mingfei, otherwise he wouldn't have insisted on leaving.

What they were really worried about was Lu Mingfei's safety. No matter how talented Lu Mingfei was, he was only a Soul Master at the moment. There were far too many dangers on the continent that could easily make a Soul Master disappear, especially for someone as famous as he was now.

Countless people want to capture Lu Mingfei, study his martial soul, and steal his bloodline. It's only because Heaven Dou City has the protection of the Heaven Dou royal family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School that a genius like Lu Mingfei would have been targeted, captured, and disappeared long ago.

They wouldn't be surprised if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School couldn't help but cry foul one day.

In addition, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan may also make a move. A top-tier martial soul that can unleash a mimicry of dragon might and restrain the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul poses a huge potential threat to the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Thinking about it, those three old guys really couldn't protect him.

In the hall, silence reigned as the three education commissioners exchanged glances, but their eyes eventually returned to calm.

These three old-timers are so bad at cooking that their very existence is their sin; they can't even protect the students!

"Mingfei, are you sure?" Meng Shenji pondered for a long time before relaxing his furrowed brows and speaking slowly.

As teachers, they cannot determine Lu Mingfei's future.

"I know the three education commissioners are worried about my safety, but there's an old saying in my hometown: 'No pain, no gain.'"

Lu Mingfei suppressed the urge to burst out singing nonsense and straightened his head.

It looked like they had just finished watching the revolutionary film "The Shining Red Star" together, and were ready to be tested by the organization at any time.

"Good, well said." Bai Baoshan slammed his hand on the table. He had been sitting in this position for so long that he had almost forgotten that they had joined the academy in the first place because they wanted to cultivate more outstanding Soul Masters.

Those Soul Master Competitions that made them famous across the continent were not their original intention.

“In that case, as your teacher, I can only support your decision,” Meng Shenji said, setting the tone.

Zhilin nodded and smiled.

Lu Mingfei, forcing a serious expression, paused for a moment before quickly bowing again: "Thank you, three education commissioners."

He himself did not expect that the three education committee members would be so understanding and agree so readily. Having lived in the Royal Academy for so long, he was also aware of some of the intricacies involved.

The ultimate purpose of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is to be responsible for the Heaven Dou royal family. The pressure he would face if he left the three members of the teaching committee is unimaginable.

"Alright, tell me about your third spirit ring. I think you should already have an idea, right?" Meng Shenji smiled and shook his head.

"Hmm." Lu Mingfei licked his lips and gave the excuse he had already prepared:

"My second soul ring was from a fire-attribute dragon-type soul beast, which gave me powerful Sovereign Flame and the ability to mimic dragon might. So, if possible, I hope my third soul skill will also be from a dragon-type soul beast, preferably wind-attribute."

"In this way, whether it's the increase in speed or the ability to combine it with my second soul skill, my combat power will double. Moreover, the soul ring of a dragon-type soul beast might be able to further develop my mimicry dragon might, and its restraint on beast martial souls might be even stronger."

Upon hearing this, Bai Baoshan revealed a knowing smile:

"Actually, we guessed it. You want to choose a dragon-type soul beast. Since your martial soul is of the spiritual attribute, the all-around strength of a dragon-type soul beast is indeed the most suitable for you. While strengthening your own spiritual power, you can also obtain the strongest soul skill of the same level."

"However, if you plan to continue hunting dragon-type soul beasts as soul rings in the future, we might be able to handle those that are a thousand years old, but even we probably can't do anything about those that are ten thousand years old. You must make plans for yourself as soon as possible."

“I understand.” Lu Mingfei nodded slightly, sensing the deeper meaning in the Education Commissioner’s tone.

If he wants to hunt higher-level dragon-type soul beasts in the future, he must join a force with a titled Douluo. This is also for his safety and future.

Lu Mingfei wasn't too worried about his future spirit rings, as he knew his spirit had a special attack effect against dragon-type spirit beasts.

It's just that there are too many people and too many eyes in the academy now, so it's not good to stand out from the crowd. Otherwise, he would have gone to hunt souls by himself long ago.

However, it's always a good thing to be able to get a Contra player to help you for free!

Chapter 70 Playing House with a Soft Rice

“Since you’re leaving, don’t tell anyone about your breakthrough for now, and don’t buy any supplies. Leave everything to me,” Meng Shenji said decisively.

"We'll set off at dawn the day after tomorrow, heading straight for Sunset Forest. Once we're inside, those spies won't be able to catch us. After the Soul Hunt is over, you should be able to leave on your own."

Lu Mingfei nodded. Even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall had plenty of spare time, they wouldn't send a Soul Douluo-level spy to a child like him. At most, they would be Soul Emperors. Once they entered the Sunset Forest, it would be easy for them to shake off these people.

"Mingfei, you must take good care of yourself when you're out there." The three of them gave Lu Mingfei a final word of advice.

"Thank you, three education commissioners." Lu Mingfei had lost count of how many times he had bowed and thanked them tonight; they were all such kind people.

"I will definitely be back on time."

"Alright, stop being so coy, just take care of yourself."

The three of them chuckled. At their age, they had long since come to terms with many things.

In fact, the Royal Academy provided very limited assistance to Lu Mingfei.

On the contrary, they benefited from Lu Mingfei's presence, and now it's their turn to fulfill their responsibility as role models.

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When Lu Mingfei walked out of the Education Committee building, the sky was cloudless and the sun was shining brightly.

He washed his face briefly to clear his head and covered his slightly red eyes before returning to his dormitory. As soon as he entered, a wave of melancholy washed over him again.

After all, I've lived here for three years. Even if this place were a doghouse, I would have developed some feelings for it by now, let alone a golden nest.

He still remembered that when he first arrived at the school gate three years ago, he was actually a little...apprehensive about entering the Royal Academy.

After all, the students here are superior people in every sense of the word. He was just a newcomer, and he first met the Crown Prince of the Empire, and then was suddenly hailed as a genius. How could one word like "terrified" describe the ups and downs he went through?

That's just... incredibly unlucky.

Although he later seemed to be doing better and even quite well, only he knew that it was all an illusion.

Like Li Lan, he was actually just a kind and shrewd nobleman. He probably genuinely wanted to make a friend at first, but in the end, he reduced himself to the position of a subordinate.

Because he was too smart and too pragmatic, he later learned to speak rudely from me. Was it because he was frustrated with himself?

The only thing Lu Mingfei felt happy about was that he had awakened his academic genius aura and was living a dreamlike life similar to Chu Zihang's.

But since it's a dream, there's always a time to wake up.

That's all for now.

Lu Mingfei sighed softly and began to pack his things. He had planned ahead and bought two extra storage soul tools. He had even quietly prepared the spare change, dry food, and drinking water he would need in the future.

Even if the three education committee members disagreed, he had other alternative plans to leave.

The Great Soul Arena is a mixed bag. He can simply squat down, change his clothes, and disappear. Then he can use his flying ability to fly over the city wall and roam freely in the sky. It's just that this would look a little unsightly.

Just as Lu Mingfei was humming a little tune and packing his luggage, there was another urgent and familiar knock on the door.

"Lu Mingfei, open the door quickly, I know you're in there."

Miss Ning Rongrong probably received a tip from her lackey and came to arrest someone.

"Here she comes, here she comes." This time, Lu Mingfei didn't plan to run away. He was about to leave anyway, so he should at least say hello. Besides, if this shrewd young lady barged into the dormitory and found something, it would be a bit troublesome.

"Miss Ning Rongrong, what brings you here?" Lu Mingfei opened the door, scratching the back of his head, pretending to be clueless as usual.

Ning Rongrong was slightly taken aback, but seeing Lu Mingfei's nonchalant expression, her temper flared up instantly, and she pouted, saying:

"Lu Mingfei, you've finally decided to open the door. Why didn't you open it when I came to see you yesterday?"

"I'm innocent! You know I often train in the simulated training ground." Lu Mingfei chuckled casually, and as a top student, his words were truly reasonable and convincing.

If he had this kind of reputation before, even if he went to an internet cafe, people would probably imagine he was looking up study materials.

This is what is known as a stereotype.

"Tch, cultivation? All you ever think about is cultivation." Ning Rongrong couldn't refute such a legitimate reason: "If you're not going to cultivate now, then come with me for afternoon tea. Can't you cultivate in the evening?"

"Row."

Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment, scratched his head, and finally agreed. There was no one in the entire Royal Academy who could argue and win against this young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Besides, it's just going to eat, he has no reason to refuse.

Just before leaving, I'll treat this young lady to a lavish meal to teach her a lesson and show her that no man who lives off a woman is reliable!

"hurry up!"

"Right away." Lu Mingfei flashed a standard eight-tooth smile. Even Su Xiaoqiang could sometimes be coaxed into giving him a few bottles of Coke by his sycophantic manner, so dealing with Ning Rongrong, a nine-year-old girl, was of course no problem.

However, he rarely does that.

Lu Mingfei couldn't bear to look at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's plans, so he took this opportunity to leave and dispel their idea.

How could a nine-year-old possibly know anything about seduction?

"Why use a honey trap instead of a Bond girl? What kind of old trick is this childhood sweetheart thing? What do they take him for?" Lu Mingfei thought to himself. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which rose to become the number one support sect in the world by winning people over, doesn't even understand how to teach according to aptitude, bah, how to prescribe the right medicine for the right condition. It's clear that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will be defeated by Ning Fengzhi, that spendthrift son, sooner or later.

"Lu Mingfei, what are you daydreaming about again?" Ning Rongrong slapped Lu Mingfei's arm in annoyance.

"I'm wondering whether to order cream cake or lemon cookies with tea later." Lu Mingfei casually wiped his drool. After spending so much time among all sorts of strange and wonderful people at the Royal Academy, he'd developed a knack for it.

"You spineless coward, just wait here. I'll order everything for you until you're stuffed!" Ning Rongrong snorted. So many people in the academy wanted to invite her for afternoon tea, but Lu Mingfei was only thinking about food!

"I said, 'Can we discuss this? I'll order it twice. I want to see what it feels like to overeat twice.'" Lu Mingfei pressed his advantage.

"You can eat more than a pig!" Ning Rongrong covered her mouth and laughed loudly, her voice as clear as a silver bell, her white skirt swaying and blooming on the lawn.

Okay, okay, Lu Ming has to admit that if such a pretty little girl had been willing to play house with him when he was nine years old, he probably wouldn't have been able to refuse.

Even if it's just to make him wear an apron and act as a male mother.

Chapter 71 Mingfei, please take this side path

In the dead of night, all was quiet.

The mountain was covered with straight fir and pine trees, and the sky was filled with dark clouds, all crowding together and casting heavy shadows on the ground. Suddenly, a wind rose, and the clouds and trees were blown about by the wind. Anyone would have to say, "What a dark and windy night!"

Just then, a sliver of bright white moonlight appeared on the horizon, shining on the college lawn and landing around the two figures, one tall and one short, making the surroundings appear exceptionally quiet and serene.

"We're just leaving the academy, it's not like we're doing anything like thieves, is it?" Lu Mingfei scratched his messy hair. "Besides, didn't we agree to meet at dawn the day after tomorrow?"

If Lu Mingfei's logic hasn't broken down, isn't yesterday's day after tomorrow just tomorrow?

He was finally getting a full night's sleep and trying to recharge, but then a burly old man suddenly barged into his room in the middle of the night. It was definitely not a pleasant memory for him.

"Stop talking nonsense, take them by surprise, understand?" Bai Baoshan's face was full of smug smile. "Those two guys still want to compete with me? No way. I'm a defensive-type Soul Master, protecting people, of course I'm the most suitable."