Dragon Duke Meng Shu

Dai Mubai vaguely felt that this matter might have something to do with his second brother, but it was too embarrassing for him to say aloud.

Ma Hongjun looked utterly miserable. "They ambushed me. Damn Canghui Academy."

"Quite a few Canghui Academy students specialize in the spiritual branch. Mubai and Hongjun most likely fell victim to one of their Soul Skills." Zhao Wuji stroked his chin as he analyzed the situation.

Tang San had originally harbored some doubts, but after hearing Zhao Wuji's explanation, he felt that was likely the case as well.

Yu Xiaogang had once told him that unless a Beast Martial Soul Master possessed a spiritual-type Beast Martial Soul, their Spiritual Power would be weaker than that of a Tool Martial Soul Master at the same level.

Some powerful spiritual-type Soul Skills could affect enemies above one's level. That was not impossible.

Moreover, Xiao Wu had not been injured this time, so Tang San had not branded the people from Canghui Academy with the Path to Death.

"Mubai, what conflict do you have with Rongrong? She actually refused to treat you." Zhao Wuji frowned.

Though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul was an enhancement-type support Martial Soul, its boosting effects also carried some healing properties. With a soul hunt imminent, recovering more from their injuries was always a good thing.

Before Dai Mubai could speak, Tang San said, "Teacher Zhao, Ning Rongrong has always been willful. It was probably because she had an argument with Dai Boss a few days ago that she started throwing a tantrum."

Fortunately, Ning Rongrong was not in the room. Otherwise, she would certainly have refuted Tang San.

Zhao Wuji rubbed his brow in frustration, but it was not his place to say much. Ning Rongrong's status was not something he could afford to offend. He would have Flender deal with the relationships between the students later.

Early the next morning, just as a pale glow appeared on the horizon, Han Yu led everyone into the Star Dou Great Forest.

"This is already my third time entering the Star Dou Great Forest this year." Leveling up too quickly brought its own troubles.

He had entered the forest from here both times before, so he was thoroughly familiar with the first stretch of the route.

"Dazhi's Martial Soul is the Bloodthirsty Porcupine, so a defense-type soul beast would be the best choice. Dazhi, do you have any ideas?" Han Yu asked.

"Teacher Han, a porcupine-type Soul Ring will do." Zhu Dazhi answered somewhat timidly.

When hiring a Soul Hunting Squad to hunt soul beasts, rare and ordinary varieties cost differently even for seven-hundred-year Soul Rings. Zhu Dazhi's suggestion was simply the most mediocre choice.

"Too ordinary." Ling Hai shook his head, rejecting the suggestion.

Zhu Dazhi would be his granddaughter's teammate in the future. The stronger he became, the more help he could offer his granddaughter, so Ling Hai would not be stingy about something like this.

Han Yu continued, "Lingling, when we came out of the forest last time, do you remember seeing an Iron Armor Dragon? It's a dragon-type soul beast and a defense type, making it perfect for Dazhi."

Ye Lingling said, "Teacher Han, I seem to remember that the Iron Armor Dragon's territory is not far ahead."

"A dragon-type soul beast... Teacher Han, can I really have one?" Zhu Dazhi asked timidly.

Han Yu rubbed his forehead. Zhu Dazhi was good in every way except for his air of poverty. He was fine around peers his own age, but before nobles such as Ling Hai, he became far too servile.

Han Yu did not blame him. It was the result of his family environment.

"Dazhi, you are my student. An Iron Armor Dragon Soul Ring is nothing, but remember this: you do not need to curry favor with anyone. Do you understand?"

Zhu Dazhi nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at grain.

Han Yu did not know whether he had truly taken those words to heart. Perhaps after winning a few more matches at the Soul Arena in the future, this tendency would improve.

They could have traveled faster, but at Han Yu and Ling Hai's request, Ye Lingling and the others still had to walk the rest of the way on their own.

As an agility-attack Soul Master, Zhu Zhuqing scouted ahead. Ling Xiao, as a power-attack Soul Master, protected Ye Lingling while also clearing the way for her teammates.

"They're doing quite well and understand teamwork. Teacher Han, do you plan to look for the remaining teammates at Heaven Dou Royal Academy?" Ling Hai asked.

Han Yu thought for a moment before saying, "The situation at Heaven Dou Royal Academy is unclear. If possible, I still think it would be better to form an entirely new team. You've seen Dazhi's situation, Senior. It cannot be changed overnight. Having him mingle with noble students would not be good for him."

"Who's there?!"

As he spoke, Han Yu's expression suddenly turned alert.

Within his perception, a group of three was approaching, and one of them was very powerful.

"Ling Hai, I didn't expect it to be you, old fellow." A booming voice rang out ahead of them, and Ye Lingling and the others quickly stopped.

The newcomers were the Worldly Dragon Snake couple and their granddaughter, Meng Yiran. Through his perception, Han Yu discovered that Meng Yiran had already broken through to Rank 31.

Thinking about it, that made sense. Without Shrek's interference, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent could never have escaped their grasp.

"Meng Shu, Chao Tianxiang, so it's you two old fellows. What, are you here to obtain a Soul Ring for your granddaughter this time?" Ling Hai greeted them with a smile.

Meng Shu was older than Ling Hai, but Ling Hai was forthright by nature and had a rather good relationship with him.

"Grandpa Meng Shu, Grandma Chao Tianxiang, and Sister Yiran." Ling Xiao stepped forward to greet them.

After some pleasantries, Meng Shu also learned the purpose of Ling Hai's trip.

"Young friend Han Yu is truly outstanding at such a young age. Hahaha."

"You flatter me, Senior Dragon Duke." Han Yu replied with a light smile.

Meng Shu had briefly considered recruiting Han Yu, but upon seeing Ling Hai, that thought vanished in an instant.

Ling Hai's eldest sister was an elder of Spirit Hall, while Han Yu was a fire-attribute Soul Master. The connection between them seemed self-evident.

"We won't disturb you any longer. I still need to take Yiran back to consolidate her cultivation. Farewell."

Dragon Duke cupped his fists and parted ways with Ling Hai and the others.

What a pity Meng Yiran is a power-attack Soul Master. If she were a support or control type, she would be worth recruiting, Han Yu thought.

It was not impossible to forcefully recruit Meng Yiran, but Meng Shu's intentions were far from pure, and Han Yu did not wish to have much contact with him.

"Teacher Han, aren't you short on people? Meng Yiran seems quite good. How about I speak to Meng Shu for you?" Ling Hai offered.

Han Yu shook his head. "Senior Ling Hai, with Meng Yiran's cultivation, she must have already joined an Advanced Soul Master Academy. Poaching someone from another academy would be inappropriate."

Seeing that Han Yu had no such intention, Ling Hai smiled and changed the subject.

On Shrek's side, although they did not encounter the Worldly Dragon Snake couple, Oscar still found a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

However, this time, they had stumbled into the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpents' nest.

"Mubai, take everyone and withdraw first. Leave this place to me!" Zhao Wuji shouted, stepping forward to block the group.

There were quite a few Phoenix-tail Crested Serpents around them, but they were all at the thousand-year level.

Zhao Wuji seized an opening, injured one of them, and immediately retreated.