The Old Man Xuan's Confusion

"That's nothing."

Wang Yan smiled faintly and adjusted the glasses on the bridge of his nose.

Although he mainly studied Martial Souls, after being a teacher for so many years, he could naturally tell that Chen Junting was the leader of the four.

Besides, he also wanted to see the Seven Kills Sword Martial Soul for himself. Thus, he did not rush to reveal his original purpose. Instead, he smiled and said, "Student Chen, I'm Wang Yan, a teacher devoted to studying Martial Souls. I never expected the Seven Kills Sword, which disappeared ten thousand years ago, to reappear. I wonder if you would allow me to witness the splendor of what was once known as the greatest offensive Tool Martial Soul under heaven."

As he spoke, his eyes were filled with fervor.

When Chen Junting noticed this, he could not help raising an eyebrow.

Because he had clearly noticed that Wang Yan's gaze had initially been fixed on Huo Yuhao.

He had not expected Wang Yan to set his sights on him as well. As expected of a scholar who studied Martial Souls.

"Teacher Wang, there's no need to rush." Chen Junting neither refused nor agreed. Instead, he said, "Once we enter the Elimination Tournament, Teacher will naturally be able to witness the Seven Kills Sword's splendor."

"Then I'll look forward to it."

Wang Yan chuckled softly, sensing the implication in Chen Junting's words. However, he was not troubled. After all, he had indeed been somewhat too eager. Moreover, with Chen Junting's talent, he might even be able to enter the Inner Academy. Thus, he still had plenty of opportunities.

With that thought, he changed the subject and turned it toward Huo Yuhao, who was watching from the side. However, compared with the fervor he had shown while staring at Chen Junting, his gaze toward Huo Yuhao held more curiosity. "Student Huo Yuhao, I've watched so many of your matches, yet I've never discovered what your Martial Soul is. I haven't seen your Soul Skills, either. Could you clear up my confusion?"

Huo Yuhao was stunned when he heard this.

He instinctively looked toward Chen Junting.

Wang Yan noticed this scene as well. Since he knew Chen Junting's identity, he realized something.

Thus, he asked, "Student Chen, could it be that Student Huo is also..."

"Teacher Wang, Yuhao is indeed a disciple of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. As for his Martial Soul, it's a Body Martial Soul—the Spiritual Eye. So you can stop coveting him."

Chen Junting nodded slightly and gave him an answer. He knew that Wang Yan would sooner or later learn that Huo Yuhao possessed a Body Martial Soul. Thus, his frank admission now seemed intended to dispel Wang Yan's interest in Huo Yuhao.

Sure enough!

The instant he heard "Body Martial Soul," Wang Yan nearly jumped up in excitement! But after learning that Huo Yuhao had already joined the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, disappointment spread across his face.

He then looked at Chen Junting and said, "I never expected a Body Martial Soul that didn't come from the Body Sect to be picked up by you people at such a bargain."

"Teacher Wang, you're joking."

Chen Junting waved his hand as if he did not care.

"Yuhao's First Soul Ring is only a Ten-Year Soul Ring."

"That is a pity."

Wang Yan narrowed his eyes and replied absentmindedly. Then he seemed to fall into thought.

After bidding farewell to Chen Junting and the others, he hurried away.

Watching him leave, Wang Dong scratched her head in confusion. "Isn't it just a somewhat rare Martial Soul? Is this teacher really that exaggerated? The look in his eyes was like he wanted to swallow Yuhao whole."

"He basically did want to swallow him."

Dugu Xin had more or less figured out what was going on. He glanced at the expressionless Chen Junting and explained, "I think Teacher Wang most likely wants Yuhao to truly join Shrek Academy. But since he's already a disciple of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect..."

Dugu Xin did not finish the rest of his sentence.

But Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong both understood.

Huo Yuhao looked at Chen Junting worriedly. He had just opened his mouth to say something when Chen Junting stopped him with a gesture.

"All right, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Chen Junting scolded Dugu Xin with a smile. "Even if Yuhao has a rare Body Martial Soul, the Soul Rings he needs are far too rare. On top of that, his First Soul Ring is only a Ten-Year Soul Ring. Which Shrek higher-up would think highly of him? It's not as if he has Twin Martial Souls."

"But you still thought highly of him," Wang Dong muttered, unable to hold back. Huo Yuhao, sitting beside her, tugged at her sleeve.

Actually, he felt a little guilty himself. According to what Brother Sky Dream had said before falling asleep, it seemed that after some time, he would have Twin Martial Souls as well.

Chen Junting shook his head, but his heart was deep in thought.

At present, aside from Wang Yan and the people from the Soul Engineer Department, no one would think highly of Huo Yuhao. Thus, there was nothing to worry about.

But what about after he obtained the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion?

That might not be the case.

So they had to prepare in advance.

However, if he had to say he was worried, Chen Junting truly was not. After all, the relationship between two factions ultimately amounted to nothing more than an exchange of benefits. Xu Sanshi was a good example.

Xu Sanshi suppressing Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire was absolutely neither voluntary nor proactive. Behind it was one of the results of the exchange of benefits between Shrek Academy and the Profound Nether Sect.

Therefore, once Huo Yuhao possessed the Ultimate Ice Attribute next semester, he could not let the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect suffer a loss. After that, their Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had to seize the initiative in negotiations.

Huo Yuhao being looked down upon was actually a very useful point.

And Wang Yan was the pebble that would stir up this "disdain."

"Let's go."

Chen Junting spoke up with a warm smile on his face.

"Don't keep Xiao Tian and Wu Feng waiting."

By the lakeside of Sea God Island.

"Old Man Xuan, that's how it is."

Wang Yan stood respectfully to one side, holding a stack of documents as he waited for Old Man Xuan, who was eating chicken and drinking wine, to look them over.

"In other words, that boy might have set his sights on those Lan Sisters." After tearing off a piece of chicken, a thoughtful light flashed through Old Man Xuan's murky eyes. "So this is how the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is. They keep targeting the academy's promising seedlings." Although he seemed dissatisfied, his tone revealed that he was accustomed to it. "The hair Martial Soul is merely somewhat related, and the Body Martial Soul is insignificant... Even if there's a Martial Soul Fusion Skill... Hmm—"

After pondering for a moment, he still shook his head.

"His potential is average. He isn't worth taking seriously."

"Old Man Xuan, what about that spiritual-type eye!?"

Old Man Xuan chuckled when he heard this.

"Not bad. The eyes are indeed one of the important Body Martial Souls. And since it's spiritual-type, that means the brain is involved."

He tossed away the chicken bone. "Where did you find him?"

"He's on Dugu Xin's team."

Wang Yan hurriedly replied.

"Dugu Xin."

Old Man Xuan's brows furrowed. "Didn't I tell you to persuade him to withdraw from school last time?" His eyes flickered with red light, as though he could see through Wang Yan's compassion. "I've told you many times already. The problem of Jade Phosphorous Serpent Soul Masters has continued for ten thousand years. It's not that we don't want to help; it's that we simply can't. Like Xiaotao, unless he has top-tier Heaven and Earth Treasures or a special Soul Master, there's no way to cure his poison completely."

Wang Yan smiled awkwardly when he heard this.

Although he had indeed mentioned Dugu Xin out of compassion, since Old Man Xuan had put it that way, he found it difficult to say anything more.

Thus, he quickly changed the subject and took out a sheet of paper.

"Old Man Xuan, this is Huo Yuhao's information."

Wang Yan added, "However, he has already joined the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. He's also very close to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's future Guardian Douluo, Young Sect Master, and the others."

Old Man Xuan's greasy hand paused slightly, but he still took Huo Yuhao's information. He had already become interested. Yet after scanning it once... "He's only just reached Rank 15 at eleven years old, and his First Soul Ring is a Ten-Year Soul Ring. Hehe, how interesting."

"His potential is limited. How did he earn their favor?"

Confusion showed in Old Man Xuan's eyes.

In the end, he decided to see for himself.

"Tell Xiao Du to arrange a seat for me when the time comes. I want to see him personally, and I also want to witness exactly what kind of level the next generation of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has reached."

"Yes."