You're Here to Eat, Aren't You?

Early the next morning, at the east gate of Shrek Academy.

Ye Xiaosheng took several strange-looking Flying Soul Tools out of his Storage Soul Tool.

"Senior Sisters, these are the latest Flying Soul Tools developed by the Soul Tool Department. They can be connected to Rechargeable Soul Tools. When using them, we only need to control our flight angle, greatly reducing Soul Power consumption."

Zhang Lexuan took one of the Flying Soul Tools and examined it carefully. Although Shrek Academy promoted the integration of Soul Masters and Soul Engineers, and Inner Courtyard Disciples had begun trying to familiarize themselves with Soul Tools, this was still the first time she had seen such a new product.

"How do we use it?"

"It's used the same way as ordinary Flying Soul Tools, except it needs to be recharged periodically. One charge is enough for three hours of full-speed flight."

Even as a disciple of the Martial Soul Department, Zhang Lexuan understood the value of this Soul Tool. Ordinary Soul Masters had to constantly monitor their Soul Power consumption when traveling through the wilderness in case of emergencies, but with this Flying Soul Tool, they would not need to worry at all. If they carried a few more Rechargeable Soul Tools, they could even fly without interruption.

"Good. Everyone, switch to these rechargeable Flying Soul Tools."

"And this." After watching everyone take the Flying Soul Tools from him, Ye Xiaosheng pulled out another pile of items.

"These Soul Tools are Triggered Soul Tool Shields that the Soul Tool Department is currently experimenting with. They don't need to be activated by the Soul Master; they automatically deploy when they detect an attack."

"However, these Soul Tools aren't fully complete yet. The teachers' goal is to at least produce Class 7 Triggered Soul Tool Shields so that every Shrek disciple can be equipped with one, but for now, they can only make Class 4 versions. The teachers want us reserves to use them first."

Although becoming members of the Shrek Oversight Group did not come with rewards such as Gold Soul Coins, they could freely request certain Academy resources. Being able to use the Soul Tool Department's research results as soon as they were available counted as a form of compensation.

While everyone put on their Flying Soul Tools, Zhang Lexuan began making arrangements. "On the road, Xiaotao and I will take the lead. Senior Sister Han and Ling Luochen will bring up the rear. Dai Yueheng and Wang Nan, as Assault Type Soul Masters, you'll be responsible for responding to enemies immediately and protecting your teammates. You'll take positions on both sides of the formation."

Zhang Lexuan was not merely arranging their formation; she was also giving the seven Reserve Members a practical lesson. "Gongyang Mo and Ye Xiaosheng will stay in the center of the formation. Xixi is an Agility Attack Type, so she'll be responsible for scouting the surroundings. We'll take our first break in two hours."

"We're setting off." As Zhang Lexuan spoke, she activated her martial soul. Six Soul Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black—rose around her, revealing her Soul Emperor cultivation. Moreover, as the Captain of this generation's Shrek Seven Monsters, her strength surpassed that of an ordinary Soul Emperor.

Han Ruoruo, at the rear of the group, also activated her martial soul. To everyone's surprise, Han Ruoruo, who had always kept a low profile, possessed a full seven Soul Rings.

Although no other teachers accompanied them, having a Soul Saint and a Soul Emperor lead an investigative mission was more than sufficient.

The group of nine set out from Shrek Academy and headed northeast along the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest. With Zhang Lexuan controlling their speed at the front, their formation remained relatively intact.

Although they stopped to rest several times along the way, they arrived outside Lingdou City before nightfall. In the distance, they could see the capital of the Dou Ling Empire.

"Flying is forbidden over Lingdou City. We'll land here and enter the city on foot." As Zhang Lexuan spoke, she began slowing down.

Han Ruoruo, who had been talking with Ling Luochen at the back, also stopped speaking and slowly descended to the ground.

This was the first time Wang Nan had traveled so far since coming to this world. As the country farthest from the Sun Moon Empire, the Dou Ling Empire had been least affected by Soul Tools. From afar, Lingdou City looked more ancient and unadorned than Star Luo City.

After entering Lingdou City, Zhang Lexuan led everyone into a hotel.

Zhang Lexuan's gaze swept over the seven team members before finally settling on Ma Xiaotao.

"It's getting late today, so let's find a place to rest first. Tomorrow morning, Xiaotao and I will visit the Dou Ling Empire's palace to speak with people from the Imperial Family. Once we return, we'll head to Linhai City."

"Get a good rest tonight." Zhang Lexuan suddenly smiled. "Of course, if you really can't sleep and want to look around Lingdou City, I won't stop you. But remember to protect yourselves. All right, go back to your rooms and rest."

Other than Zhang Lexuan herself, everyone else had been assigned rooms in pairs. Sharing a room meant they could look after each other, so Wang Nan and Gongyang Mo, being roommates, were naturally assigned together.

After flying all day, his Soul Power had not been greatly depleted, but his body was still somewhat fatigued. Upon returning to the room, Wang Nan sat on the bed and began meditating.

The Heaven and Earth Elemental Energy around him continuously poured in. Wang Nan closed his eyes tightly, and as the exhaustion within his body gradually faded, his Soul Power slowly increased as well.

Ever since his Coiling Dragon Staff had changed and the Dragon Pattern on it had turned into a true Giant Dragon, his cultivation speed had increased. Normally, the higher a Soul Master's Soul Power Level, the slower their cultivation became. Yet compared to when he had been a Soul Elder, he was actually cultivating somewhat faster.

Perhaps this was also a change brought about by his own talent.

By the time Wang Nan opened his eyes again, it was already completely dark. The lights along the street outside the hotel shone through the window into the room, while Gongyang Mo was nowhere to be seen. He had probably gone out to have fun.

Wang Nan rubbed his stomach and found it empty. Ever since obtaining the Right Arm Bone and having his physical strength enhanced by his martial soul, his appetite had also grown larger and larger.

Fortunately, the hotel where he was staying provided dinner. Wang Nan closed the door and went down to the lobby, only to find Ma Xiaotao there as well. She had not noticed him. Instead, she sat off to one side, staring blankly at the menu on the hotel wall, lost in thought. Who knew what she was thinking about?

"You're here to eat too?"

Hearing his voice, Ma Xiaotao immediately turned to look at Wang Nan.

"I... yes. But the food here isn't good. When I went out just now, I came across a restaurant that was quite nice. How about I take you there? My treat."

"Oh, so you've already eaten." Wang Nan nodded. "Then there's no need to trouble yourself. I'm not picky. Anything is fine as long as it fills me up."

"Oh, come on. This hotel's food isn't just bad, the portions are small too. For the same money, you can get two servings outside. I'll take you out to eat."

Ever since his Deep Meditation, Wang Nan had grown quite a bit taller. Though he was younger than Ma Xiaotao, he had already surpassed her in height.

Yet Ma Xiaotao still dragged and pulled him out of the hotel, leaving only a lone waiter standing in the lobby.

I thought the hotel meals were unlimited. How could a guest complain that the portions were too small? I'll ask about it later. Maybe they changed it at some point and forgot to tell me.