Ma Hongjun Spills Shocking Gossip

"More thanks?"

"No, I wanted to ask a question."

"Ask." Luo Chuan did not think much of it. Only then did Zhu Zhuqing ask, "That Phoenix Martial Soul yesterday—did you help him complete its transformation?"

"More or less. Fatty's Martial Soul had a flaw. When I helped him purge the poison yesterday, I discovered that my flames could also purge the evil within his Martial Soul. That was what led to the later changes."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded as if she understood, then said nothing more. She had thought Luo Chuan could help others' Martial Souls transform. Now that she thought about it, she realized how ridiculous that idea had been.

How could a Martial Soul transform just because someone wanted it to?

After a while, Ma Hongjun arrived at the cafeteria looking dejected. He got enough food for two and wolfed it down.

Luo Chuan did not understand. His Martial Soul problem had been solved. Shouldn't this guy have been happy?

"What's wrong, Fatty? Turning grief into appetite? Got dumped?"

Ma Hongjun kept stuffing his mouth, his words slurred. "How did you know?"

"Haha, Cui Hua couldn't stand you anymore? But didn't you explain things to her?" Luo Chuan asked with a smile.

"I did. She didn't believe me. She even said I was ugly. We didn't have much feeling for each other to begin with, so breaking up was for the best." Ma Hongjun comforted himself. In truth, if Cui Hua had not brought up the breakup, he never would have done so himself.

"Didn't you give the girl some compensation?"

"I gave her all my money. It wasn't much, but there was nothing else I could do." Ma Hongjun ate at a terrifying speed, swallowing a large steamed bun in just a few bites.

Luo Chuan gave him one of his extra buns. "That's good, then. Cultivate properly from now on. With your talent, getting into the top ten of the Heavenly Ranking will be as easy as playing around."

Ma Hongjun did not refute that. In the past, whenever he cultivated, evil fire would interfere and affect his progress. That would not happen anymore. Besides, "Xiao Chuan, I still haven't asked when you broke through to Soul Elder!

You little brat kept it quiet and fooled us all."

"I only broke through recently."

The two chatted idly, while Zhu Zhuqing grew increasingly curious about Luo Chuan.

Level thirty-three? He had only broken through recently, yet he was already level thirty-three? She did not know that Luo Chuan had to absorb three Soul Rings for each breakthrough. After absorbing three Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings, his Soul Power had only risen to level thirty-three, and that was only because his Soul Power far exceeded that of Soul Masters at the same level.

"Heh, Dai Tiger lost five thousand Gold Soul Coins to you. Let's see how he picks up girls from now on. Without money, would those twins still stick with him?" Ma Hongjun had no idea about Zhu Zhuqing's relationship with Dai Mubai. Now that he spilled this major piece of gossip, Zhu Zhuqing's expression immediately darkened.

When Ma Hongjun saw that something was wrong with Zhu Zhuqing's expression, he quickly explained, "Hey, girl, don't misunderstand. Xiao Chuan has always kept himself clean. He isn't like the rest of us. Otherwise, Dai Tiger wouldn't have excluded him."

The corner of Luo Chuan's mouth twitched. Ma Hongjun had misunderstood his relationship with Zhu Zhuqing, and this explanation only made it worse.

Zhu Zhuqing wiped her Red Lips, then nodded to Luo Chuan. "I'm done eating. I'll be leaving first."

Thinking he had said something wrong, Ma Hongjun hurriedly explained again, "Hey, girl, I mean it. Xiao Chuan really isn't the kind of person you think he is."

Luo Chuan caught Ma Hongjun between laughter and tears. Just then, Dai Mubai and the others arrived at the cafeteria. Ma Hongjun seemed to spot a savior. "Boss Dai, tell her—Xiao Chuan never goes to brothels with us, right?"

Dai Mubai froze. What did that mean? If Luo Chuan did not go with them, did that mean he and Ma Hongjun did? It was not exactly false, but damn it.

"Fatty, what nonsense are you saying? I would never go to a place like that!" Dai Mubai hurriedly explained.

Yet Ma Hongjun failed to notice the frantic hints in Dai Mubai's eyes. At that moment, he only wanted to salvage Luo Chuan's reputation. This junior brother had helped him solve his Martial Soul flaw. Even if he had not, Ma Hongjun still had to help Luo Chuan establish a good image.

"Yes, yes, you always go looking for those pretty twins instead, all right? You're so high-class, all right? Just tell her, Xiao Chuan has never gone with us, right?"

Dai Tiger was about to lose his mind. Luo Chuan could no longer hold back his laughter, while Ma Hongjun looked at him in disappointment. "Junior Brother, what are you laughing at? That girl has misunderstood you."

"It's fine, it's fine. Let her misunderstand. The innocent will prove themselves innocent." Luo Chuan waved it off casually. Dai Mubai's eyes lit up at those words, and he raised his head proudly. "Exactly. The innocent will prove themselves innocent. Fatty, stop slandering me."

With that, he looked toward Zhu Zhuqing. However, Zhu Zhuqing did not even glance at him before walking straight out of the cafeteria.

Ma Hongjun was at a loss. Had he really said something wrong?

"Xiao Chuan, look at this mouth of mine... sigh."

"It's fine. It was pretty good." Luo Chuan held back his laughter, but he truly could not contain it.

Dai Mubai was furious. He immediately moved to attack Ma Hongjun, grabbing him by the collar and roaring, "You mangy chicken!!"

Luo Chuan's expression changed. He slammed his hand onto the table. "Let go!"

Ma Hongjun also struggled free from Dai Mubai's grip. "I told you, I'm not a mangy chicken! I'm a phoenix!"

Although Ma Hongjun feared Dai Mubai, once the little fatso was truly enraged, he did not care who he was dealing with.

Dai Mubai's face darkened, his fists clenched tightly. "I won't lower myself to your level!"

He did not even look at Luo Chuan before turning to leave.

However, Luo Chuan drawled, "A bet is a bet. Pay up."

"Heh, did I lose? It seems you only defeated two of them!"

Dai Mubai left without looking back. Luo Chuan did not stop him. Ma Hongjun looked displeased. "Damn, that's shameless. You obviously won yesterday!"

The little fatso fumed indignantly. Luo Chuan consoled him a few times before they finished eating.

After Dai Mubai left, Tang San and Xiao Wu got themselves breakfast and ate in silence. Ning Rongrong smiled and greeted Luo Chuan, but before they could finish eating, the academy bell rang.

"The dean is looking for us." Ma Hongjun spoke, and the two immediately got to their feet. Seeing this, Tang San could only bring Xiao Wu along to the Training Field.

Although Luo Chuan was Flender's disciple, this was his first time attending class.

Flender arrived late. Seeing the eight students standing in groups of two or three, he frowned slightly. Then he gave two dry coughs, drawing everyone's attention.

Looking at the crowd, his distinct hoarse voice, carrying a hint of magnetism, rang out. "This year is quite good. We have gained another four little monsters. I, Flender, dean of Shrek Academy, welcome you on behalf of the academy. Later, each of you will pay one hundred gold coins to Teacher Li, who handles the finances. Mubai."

"Dean." Dai Mubai stepped forward. He seemed deeply respectful toward Flender, even showing a trace of admiration.

Flender said, "We have four new junior brothers and sisters. Later, tell them the academy rules. Then go back and rest. Restore yourselves to your best condition as much as possible. The first class will begin tonight. Oscar and Ning Rongrong, you two are exceptions. Come with me."

When Luo Chuan saw Oscar and Ning Rongrong being called away separately, he knew there would be a good show to watch. Still, he had no intention of disrupting the original course of events just to show off.

After eleven years of Great Freedom Visualization, Luo Chuan did everything as he pleased. He was unrestrained.

However, while Luo Chuan was like this, there were always some people who did not like it.