Yan Shao Zhe: Time to Start Digging

Ling Luochen had never heard an introduction like that before, and she could not help feeling deeply puzzled. In her understanding, a person usually had only one Martial Soul, so how could it possess both assault and control attributes? She frowned, her eyes full of confusion and doubt.

Dugu Luo saw through Ling Luochen's thoughts and explained unhurriedly as they walked, "My Martial Soul is an extremely rare, venomous Dragon-type Martial Soul. Thanks to its unique properties, it naturally possesses both assault and control attributes."

"That really is a fine and powerful Martial Soul."

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

Upon hearing that voice, a trace of barely perceptible disgust flashed through Dugu Luo's previously calm eyes. She muttered to herself, What a coincidence. Of all times, I had to run into Yan Shao Zhe alone now.

Full of curiosity, Ling Luochen looked toward the voice. The man before her seemed very familiar, yet she could not recall where she had seen him.

The newcomer was none other than Yan Shao Zhe, Dean of the Martial Soul Department. Because he was skilled at painting bright futures for students, he was privately mocked as the Pie-Drawing Douluo.

A seemingly amiable 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 Shao Zhe and his teacher had once again fallen into a heated discussion over how to deal with Mo Yan and Dugu Yan.

"Teacher, are you sure you're not joking with me?" Yan Shao Zhe had only just recovered from his extreme shock. His eyes were wide as he stared incredulously at his teacher, as if trying to see through him and find even the slightest hint of jest.

No matter what, he could not have imagined that Mo Yan, the girl who seemed evil by nature, possessed Extreme Fire comparable to that of the academy's ancestors. The news was like a bolt from the blue, shattering everything he had previously believed.

"Do you think I would joke about something like this?" Mu En said irritably. He might joke with his disciple, but he would never make a joke like this.

"If that's the case..."

Yan Shao Zhe's heart was like a storm-tossed sea, his thoughts tangled into a mess. Amid the intertwining shock and contemplation, his perspective quietly began to change.

In the past, he had seen her as a girl who was evil by nature. But now, upon learning that she possessed Extreme Fire, his views took a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn.

He suddenly felt that perhaps the girl was not what she appeared to be. Perhaps, somewhere in the unseen currents of fate, she shared an inseparable bond with Shrek Academy.

Sure enough, this girl was fated 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 took in every change in Yan Shao Zhe's expression and smiled in satisfaction. Aside from those personality flaws, his disciple was incomparably loyal to Shrek Academy and its honor.

"Shao Zhe, then how do you think we should handle this?" Mu En threw the question to Yan Shao Zhe this time. He had not explained it during the previous meeting because his disciple had held reservations about Mo Yan. Now that those reservations were gone, the matter would naturally be easier to resolve.

Hearing the question, Yan Shao Zhe slowly raised his head. The initial rejection and suspicion were gone from his gaze, replaced by a trace of anticipation.

Yan Shao Zhe had always understood himself clearly. He knew that with his own abilities, he simply could not smoothly inherit his master's position.

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

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

Compared to that, Mo Yan, who possessed Extreme Fire, was like a shining gem bestowed upon Shrek Academy by the heavens. In every regard, she could not have been more suitable.

"Teacher," Yan Shao Zhe broke the silence, his voice carrying both excitement and certainty, "I think Mo Yan might 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 treat her as an enemy. Instead, we must do everything we can to bring her under the academy's wing."

The more he spoke, the more excited he became. In his mind, he began sketching Mo Yan's future at Shrek Academy, imagining her growing under the academy's tutelage and becoming its unshakable pillar with her Extreme Fire, winning countless honors for the academy!

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

Sure enough, Shao Zhe would not disappoint him. He nodded slightly and said slowly, "Shao Zhe, I am very gratified that you can think this way. But Mo Yan is a complicated child. How easy could it be to guide her onto the right path?"

"Teacher, we can start with Dugu Luo." Yan Shao Zhe laid out his plan. "That Dugu Yan may not offer 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."

Mu En frowned slightly and fell into brief thought.

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

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

"Yes!" Yan Shao Zhe nodded. After checking on his own disciple once more, he flew toward the Outer Court.

Returning to the present, Yan Shao Zhe happened to encounter Dugu Luo and Ling Luochen. After overhearing their conversation, Dugu Luo's Martial Soul left him deeply shocked.

He forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, piled that signature amiable smile back onto his face, and slowly walked toward them.

"Two students, hearing you discuss Martial Souls just now has piqued my interest." Yan Shao Zhe spoke first, his voice gentle yet carrying a measure of a superior's authority. "Student Dugu Luo, your Jade Python Dragon Martial Soul is truly one of a kind within the academy. You are certain to achieve great things in the future."

Although Dugu Luo disliked Yan Shao Zhe, 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 Mo Yan still needs to eat."

Dean Yan had long expected this outcome. He glanced at Ling Luochen, then bowed to the two of them in apology. "Both students, I am deeply sorry. My discipline was insufficient, allowing my disciple to behave so domineeringly."

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

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

She quickly realized something, and the corners of her lips unconsciously lifted. "Dean Yan, you should apologize to Lady Mo Yan as well. Only then will this matter be settled."

Dugu Luo might not have learned much from them, but she had learned the words "mischievous sense of humor" very well.

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