Yan Shaozhe: Time to Start Digging

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For the first time, Ling Luochen had heard an introduction like that, and she could not help but feel deeply puzzled. In her understanding, a person usually had only one Martial Soul. How could one possess both assault and control types? She frowned, her eyes filled with confusion and doubt.

Dugu Luo saw through Ling Luochen's thoughts and explained unhurriedly as they walked, "My Martial Soul is an extremely rare dragon martial soul with poison. Thanks to its unique characteristics, it can naturally possess both assault and control types."

"Truly an impressive and powerful Martial Soul."

Just then, an ill-timed voice suddenly rang out, instantly drawing both of their attention.

At the sound of that voice, a trace of barely perceptible disgust flashed through Dugu Luo's previously calm eyes. What a coincidence. Why did I have to run into Yan Shaozhe alone at a time like this?

Curious, Ling Luochen followed the sound and looked over. She found the man before her very familiar, yet could not recall where she had seen him.

The newcomer was none other than Yan Shaozhe, dean of the Martial Soul Department. Because he was skilled at painting beautiful visions of the future for his students, he was privately teased as the "Pie-Drawing Douluo."

A seemingly friendly smile hung on his face as he slowly approached them. His gaze moved back and forth between Dugu Luo and Ling Luochen, as though he were pondering something.

The scene returned to Sea God Island. Just moments ago, in a mysterious and tranquil area of Sea God Island, Yan Shaozhe and his teacher had once again fallen into an intense discussion about how to deal with Moyan and Dugu Yan.

"Teacher, are you sure you're not joking with me?" Yan Shaozhe had only just recovered from his overwhelming shock. His eyes were wide as he stared fixedly at his teacher in utter disbelief, as if trying to see through him and find even the slightest hint that this was a joke.

No matter what, he had never expected that Moyan, the girl who seemed to exude an evil aura by nature, would possess Extreme Fire comparable to that of the academy's ancestors throughout history. The news was like a bolt from the blue, shattering everything he had believed before.

"Do you think I would joke about something like this?" Mu En said irritably. Even if he liked joking with his disciple, he would never joke about this.

"If that's the case..."

Yan Shaozhe's heart was like a storm-tossed sea, his thoughts tangled into a mess. Amid the interweaving of shock and contemplation, his attitude quietly began to change.

In the past, he had seen her as a girl who was evil by nature. Yet now, after learning that she possessed Extreme Fire, his view had undergone a complete reversal.

He suddenly felt that perhaps this girl was not as she appeared on the surface. Perhaps, in some unseen way, she was bound to Shrek Academy by countless threads of fate.

Sure enough, this girl was destined to be connected to Shrek! Otherwise, why would she have come to Shrek Academy?

Sure enough, the ancestors were still blessing Shrek Academy!

Mu En, who had taken in every change in Yan Shaozhe's expression, smiled in satisfaction. Apart from those aspects of his personality, his disciple was incomparably loyal to Shrek Academy and its honor.

"Shaozhe, then how do you think we should handle this?" This time, Mu En tossed the question to Yan Shaozhe. He had not explained things at the last meeting because his disciple had held a grudge against Moyan. Now that the grudge was gone, the matter would naturally be easier to resolve.

Hearing the question, Yan Shaozhe slowly raised his head. The initial rejection and suspicion in his eyes had disappeared, replaced by a hint of anticipation.

Yan Shaozhe had always had a clear understanding of himself. He knew that with his own abilities, he simply could not successfully inherit his master's position.

Then there was his own disciple, Ma Xiaotao. Her Martial Soul had serious flaws, and when those flaws could be completely resolved was as uncertain and distant as flowers seen through the mist.

Ma Xiaotao: You weren't thinking that just now!

By comparison, Moyan, who possessed Extreme Fire, was like a shining pearl bestowed upon Shrek Academy by the heavens. In every respect, she could not have been more suitable.

"Teacher," Yan Shaozhe broke the silence, his voice carrying both excitement and certainty. "I think Moyan may truly become Shrek Academy's light of hope. If her Extreme Fire can be properly guided, it will surely bring new glory to the academy.

"We can no longer regard her as an enemy. Instead, we must do everything possible to bring her under the academy's wing."

The more he spoke, the more excited he became. In his mind, he began to envision Moyan's future at Shrek Academy—imagining her, nurtured by the academy and wielding Extreme Fire, becoming the pillar that safeguarded it and winning countless honors for the academy!

Mu En quietly listened to Yan Shaozhe's words, and a trace of barely perceptible gratification flashed through his eyes.

Sure enough, Shaozhe would not disappoint him. He nodded slightly and said slowly, "Shaozhe, I am greatly pleased that you think this way. But Moyan is a complicated child. How could it be easy to guide her onto the right path?"

"Teacher, we can start with Dugu Luo," Yan Shaozhe laid out his plan. "That Dugu Yan may not give us much of an opportunity, but Dugu Luo is still young. She has some misunderstandings about the academy. As long as we correct her thinking, we can slowly win her over afterward."

Mu En frowned slightly and fell into brief contemplation.

His disciple truly had plenty of crafty ideas. He really did not know why this disciple had awakened the Bright Phoenix Martial Soul. It was simply bizarre.

"Handle it as you see fit. I'm tired," Mu En finally agreed with Shaozhe's idea. At present, Dugu Luo was likely their only breakthrough.

"Yes!" Yan Shaozhe nodded. After going to check on his disciple, he flew toward the Outer Court.

The scene returned to the present. Yan Shaozhe had happened upon Dugu Luo and Ling Luochen. After overhearing their conversation, Dugu Luo's Martial Soul had shocked him greatly.

He forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, plastered that signature friendly smile back onto his face, and slowly walked toward the two of them.

"Students, I happened to overhear you discussing Martial Souls, and it piqued my interest," Yan Shaozhe spoke first. His voice was gentle, yet carried the authority of a superior. "Student Dugu Luo, your Jade Scale Flood Dragon Martial Soul is truly unique within the academy. You are certain to accomplish great things in the future."

Although Dugu Luo disliked Yan Shaozhe, her expression remained calm as she replied, "Thank you for the compliment, Dean. Is there anything else?"

"If not, I'll be leaving first. My Lady Moyan still needs to eat."

Dean Yan had long expected this outcome. He glanced at Ling Luochen, then bowed to the two of them and apologized. "Students, I am deeply sorry. I failed to discipline my disciple properly and allowed her to act so domineeringly."

Ling Luochen's eyes instantly widened, her face full of surprise and helplessness.

Dugu Luo, on the other hand, remained cold and indifferent. She merely raised an eyebrow slightly, and a trace of barely perceptible surprise flashed through her eyes.

Soon, she seemed to understand something. The corners of her lips unconsciously lifted as she said, "Dean Yan, you should apologize to Lady Moyan as well. Only then will this matter be concluded."

Dugu Luo might not have learned much else from them, but she had certainly learned the meaning of the words "wicked sense of humor."

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