Soul Tool Testing Area

Chapter 21: Soul Tool Testing Area

On the Outer Court training ground of Shrek Academy, a group of boys and girls were running laps around the field.

Ye Chen ran steadily forward, with Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao keeping pace beside him.

As they ran, Huo Yuhao suddenly asked curiously, "Brother Chen, are you close with our homeroom teacher? When she came in, she called your name right away."

There had always been an air of mystery around Ye Chen, stirring others' curiosity.

His unprecedented martial soul, his eyes unlike those of ordinary people, and his Soul Power Level that did not match his age—everything about him made people curious.

Ye Chen thought for a moment before saying, "It's a long story. You'll find out eventually."

Rather than answering directly, he left them in suspense.

The fewer people who knew his identity, the better. It would save him from unnecessary trouble.

Huo Yuhao nodded. Since Ye Chen did not want to talk about it, he did not press further.

Everyone had their own secrets, and Huo Yuhao was no exception.

Wang Dong, running beside them, was also looking at Ye Chen curiously. More than anyone else, she wanted to know the origin of Ye Chen's martial soul.

That ultimate light could even suppress her Light Goddess Butterfly.

The Light Attribute she possessed was already close to the ultimate level. If so, then Ye Chen's martial soul undoubtedly possessed the Ultimate Light Attribute.

Though her heart was filled with questions, Wang Dong did not ask aloud.

She had only met Ye Chen for the first time today. They were not close enough for her to ask such a question.

This involved someone's most important secret.

An hour later, everyone changed their clothes and returned to the classroom, exhausted and weak, before sitting down to continue their lessons.

With her usual decisive manner, Zhou Yi expelled the dozen or so students who had failed to meet the requirements. The once-crowded classroom instantly became much emptier.

This warning to the rest successfully intimidated the remaining students, and none of them dared to argue with her again.

At Zhou Yi's request, everyone began introducing themselves in turn. Ye Chen had already introduced himself earlier, so he sat at the back of the classroom, looking rather bored.

Beside him was Xiao Xiao, staring at him with a face full of admiration, making him not even dare look in her direction.

When Huo Yuhao mentioned that he only had Level Eleven soul power, the other students looked down on him somewhat, but under Zhou Yi's pressure, no one dared to mock him aloud.

Ye Chen noticed the faint disappointment in Huo Yuhao's eyes and patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't worry. As long as you keep working hard, it won't be long before you surpass them."

Huo Yuhao nodded, and determination returned to his eyes.

He did not catch the deeper meaning in Ye Chen's words, taking them only as comfort between friends.

Having friends who care about me feels so good. Feeling Ye Chen's concerned gaze, warmth filled Huo Yuhao's heart.

After everyone had introduced themselves, Zhou Yi officially began the lesson.

Ye Chen propped himself against the desk, his mind wandering elsewhere.

Mu En had already taught him this knowledge, and he had long since memorized it all by heart.

Huo Yuhao, beside him, listened with utmost seriousness, like someone starving for knowledge, greedily absorbing every word.

During the midday break, Huo Yuhao was kept behind by Zhou Yi alone.

Ye Chen had originally wanted him to make a few grilled fish for him to try, but that plan had fallen through.

Thinking of this, Ye Chen could not help complaining about Zhou Yi in his heart.

If he could not have grilled fish, then settling for a little tofu would do.

When he planned to invite Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao to the cafeteria, however, he discovered that the two of them had disappeared from the classroom at some point.

Sitting alone in the empty classroom, Ye Chen felt like crying but had no tears. He decided to get something to eat by himself, since he still had things to do that afternoon.

At that moment, Zhou Yi, who had taken Huo Yuhao away earlier, returned to the classroom.

Seeing that Ye Chen was the only one there, Zhou Yi said flatly, "Xiao Chen, come here. I have something to discuss with you."

Without waiting for Ye Chen's reply, she turned and hurried away again.

What couldn't wait until after lunch? I'm still growing! Though he was a million times unwilling, he still quickly followed after her.

If he did not, he would just have to wait for the fury of Zhou Yi, a Six-Ringed Soul Emperor.

After leaving the freshmen's teaching building, Ye Chen headed toward the back of the academy, with a bewildered Huo Yuhao following at his side.

It's clearly your job, so why am I doing it for you?!

From the moment Zhou Yi had finished speaking with him, Ye Chen's complaints had not stopped.

He had originally intended to go there anyway, but after Zhou Yi gave him the order, he instantly became reluctant.

"Brother Chen, where are we going?" Huo Yuhao asked in confusion.

Although he had learned during the introductions that Ye Chen was a few months younger than him, he still called him "Brother Chen."

His admiration for Ye Chen had long since gone beyond the limits of age.

"You know what Soul Tools are?" Ye Chen did not answer, instead asking a question of his own.

"I do. Senior Bei Bei explained them to me before, so I have a general understanding." Huo Yuhao did not know why Ye Chen was asking this, but out of politeness, he answered seriously.

Ye Chen was slightly taken aback. Judging from how Huo Yuhao addressed Bei Bei, he clearly had not yet joined the Tang Sect.

What has my nephew been doing? It's been days, and he still hasn't recruited him!

Putting that aside for now, as long as Huo Yuhao had some understanding of Soul Tools, things would be simple.

It would save him the trouble of explaining everything again.

"I'll take you somewhere that can increase your strength." Ye Chen gave a meaningful smile and spoke mysteriously before continuing onward.

Though Huo Yuhao was somewhat confused, he followed due to his trust in Ye Chen.

After all, they were within the academy, and Zhou Yi had instructed him to follow Ye Chen.

Without Zhou Yi's help, it took the two of them nearly half an hour on foot to reach their destination.

Ye Chen's familiarity with the academy's routes was no different from his familiarity with his own home.

This further deepened Huo Yuhao's belief that Brother Chen's identity was far from ordinary.

A signboard beside them told him where they were.

Soul Tool Experiment Zone!

Why did Teacher Zhou have Brother Chen bring me to the Soul Tool Experiment Zone? Could it be that she wants me to become a Soul Engineer? Huo Yuhao stared blankly as the thought crossed his mind.

Sure enough, Ye Chen's next words confirmed his suspicion.

"Yuhao, this is the Soul Tool Experiment Zone. Teacher Zhou wants to see whether you have the potential to become a Soul Engineer. If you do, your strength will undoubtedly improve tremendously." Ye Chen patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder and spoke with complete confidence.

Huo Yuhao nodded and followed Ye Chen inside.

He was not opposed to it at all. As long as it could increase his strength, he would accept without hesitation.

The early stages may follow the original story, but there definitely will not be no differences. Ye Chen obtaining his third soul ring will be the turning point, and there will absolutely be unexpected surprises then. Believe me.