Striking It Rich

Early morning. There was still a quarter of an hour before Shrek Academy's morning classes began.

Ye Chen walked alone along a forest path in the Inner Court. Reverent gazes surrounded him, and as he looked at the vibrant scene, he could not help sinking into thought.

Once the recent matters were settled, it would be time to consider his fifth soul ring.

He had been stuck at four-ring for far too long. During this time, he had never encountered a suitable soul beast, and all the Soul Power he had cultivated had accumulated within his body. Once he obtained his fifth soul ring, his strength would undoubtedly undergo an explosive surge.

Besides, he would be returning to Mingdu in three months. Who knew what unexpected situations he might encounter then? The stronger he became, the better his chances would be.

But that was a matter for later. For now, he needed to settle these matters first. Mu En had spoken, so for at least this month, he had to honestly fulfill his role as a mentor.

The current Ye Chen particularly cherished his leisurely days at the academy, because this kind of life might leave him again at any moment.

With that in mind, by the time the Inner Court bell rang, he had arrived at his destination for the day: the Inner Court's Soul Tool Department.

Ye Chen had long memorized the environment here. Familiar with the route, he arrived before Building One and took the Soul Tool elevator to the top floor.

The instant the elevator doors opened, Ye Chen was startled by the sight before him.

Xian Lin'er, Qian Duoduo, Fan Yu, and even Yin Ming were each sitting in a chair, lined up in the corridor and facing the direction from which Ye Chen had