Chapter Summaries

Ye Chen brought Qing Yu to Shrek Academy’s Soul Tool Department and prepared to introduce her to its senior leaders. He found Xian Lin'er and the others buried in the enormous task of copying the soul tool blueprints he had brought back.

• Ye Chen politely dismissed Ning Tian and left with Qing Yu for the Soul Tool Department’s Main Building.
• Ye Chen warned Qing Yu that she would meet Titled Douluo and senior soul engineers who could teach her, and Qing Yu promised to serve his parents wholeheartedly.
• Ye Chen searched the top floor’s workshops and experimental rooms until he found Xian Lin'er, Qian Duoduo, Fan Yu, and Yin Fan.
• Ye Chen saw the blueprints, including a Rank 9 Fixed Soul Cannonball Launcher, and reflected that copying the nearly thousand designs would take years despite the department’s help from teachers and students.
• Ye Chen concluded that the copying work could help the four senior soul engineers advance toward Level 9, while the department still lacked enough high-grade specialists.

Ye Chen persuaded Xian Lin'er and the other soul tool researchers to rest while they worked on copying Rank 9 Soul Tool blueprints. Xian Lin'er accepted Qing Yu as their meal provider, and Ye Chen left the workshop after introducing her to the group.

• Ye Chen remembered his plan to recruit Yin Ming and Xuan Ziwen as high-level soul masters for Shrek Academy.
• Ye Chen urged Xian Lin'er, Qian Duoduo, and Fan Yu to rest, but Xian Lin'er insisted that the Rank 9 Soul Tool blueprints had to be copied quickly.
• Ye Chen negotiated with Xian Lin'er for everyone to sleep at least five hours each day and told Fan Yu that Zhou Yi wanted him to return home.
• Xian Lin'er agreed to rest after Ye Chen explained that he had secured Qing Yu as a trusted person to bring them meals.
• Ye Chen introduced Qing Yu to the researchers, and Xian Lin'er warned him not to mistreat her.
• Yan Shaozhe sneezed during an Outer Court inspection and wondered whether he had caught a cold.

Ye Chen persuaded Xian Lin'er and the others to take regular breaks while copying Rank 9 Soul Tool blueprints, and arranged for Qing Yu to bring them meals. Xian Lin'er accepted the plan and sympathized with Qing Yu, while Ye Chen left Yan Shaozhe blamed for any future romantic misbehavior.

• Ye Chen decided he needed to recruit Yin Ming, Xuan Ziwen, and other trustworthy high-level soul masters for Shrek Academy.
• Ye Chen urged Xian Lin'er, Qian Duoduo, and Fan Yu to rest, but Xian Lin'er resisted because copying the Rank 9 Soul Tool blueprints would take about three years.
• Ye Chen negotiated a minimum of five hours of rest each day and told Fan Yu that Zhou Yi wanted him home, prompting Fan Yu to worry about his wife.
• Xian Lin'er agreed to rest after Ye Chen explained that Qing Yu would bring meals and that he had placed a Spiritual Power mark on her as a precaution.
• Ye Chen introduced Qing Yu to the group, and Xian Lin'er sympathized with her and warned Ye Chen not to bully her.
• Yan Shaozhe sneezed while inspecting the Outer Court and wondered how a level ninety-five Super Douluo could catch a cold.

Ye Chen brought Qing Yu into the academy and arranged for her to study and train with Chen Bing and the reserve members. Two days later, he led Wang Dong'er and the seven reserve members to Shrek City's early Treasure Appraisal Meeting, where he told them their academy credits could cover most purchases.

• Ye Chen decided to place Qing Yu in the first year and under Chen Bing's care, where she would cultivate alongside the seven Reserve Team Members.
• Qing Yu prepared dinner while Ye Chen rested and considered what he had learned on his trip; two days passed.
• Ye Chen took Wang Dong'er and the seven reserve members through bustling Shrek City to the Treasure Appraisal Meeting at Treasure Gathering Pavilion.
• Ye Chen explained that the meeting had begun early because the academy had acquired many rare items and that the students could use their annual credit limits to buy most treasures.

Ye Chen brought Qing Yu into the academy and arranged for her to study and cultivate with Chen Bing and the Reserve Team Members. Two days later, he took Wang Dong'er and the seven Reserve Team Members to Shrek City's Treasure Appraisal Meeting, where he explained their credit allowances and warned them that rare treasures might appear.

• Ye Chen decided Qing Yu should enter the first year and placed her in Chen Bing's care to cultivate alongside the seven Reserve Team Members.
• Qing Yu prepared dinner while Ye Chen returned to his room to reflect on what he had learned and consider seeking inspiration before the Bodhi Tree sapling.
• Two days later, Ye Chen walked through Shrek City with Wang Dong'er and the seven Reserve Team Members on their way to the Treasure Appraisal Meeting.
• Ye Chen told the seven Reserve Team Members that the early meeting could feature unusually rare treasures and explained that their academy credit allowances would cover most purchases.
• Qin Mo, An Xia, Song Xiaoxiao, Zhu Mengying, and Yuan Feng relaxed when they learned they could buy treasures on credit and repay the academy after graduation.

Ye Chen brought Ye Yu, Mu Yiyi, Song Xiaoxiao, and the other reserve-team children to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, promising to help them buy treasures and repay him when they were able. Bei Bei warned Ye Chen that something unexpected had happened at the meeting, leaving Ye Chen to find out what it was inside.

• Ye Chen told the children he would help them buy treasures, including soul bones, as an investment they would repay later.
• Ye Chen explained that the Inner Court students were attending a separate meeting, easing the children's worries about competing for treasures.
• Ye Chen's group spotted Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and Han Yue leaving the Inner Court meeting, and Ye Yu sensed Han Yue's strength.
• Bei Bei told the children that Ye Chen could take anything from the pavilion without paying, making them wonder about his identity.
• Bei Bei warned Ye Chen that an unexpected development had occurred at the Treasure Appraisal Meeting and urged him to go inside to see for himself.

Ye Chen brought the seven reserve team members to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion’s Treasure Appraisal Meeting and promised to help them obtain treasures. He met Bei Bei and the others, who hinted that an unexpected development awaited inside.

• Ye Chen told the seven little ones he would buy treasures for them as a loan they would repay when they became capable.
• Ye Chen reassured the group that they had arrived early and would not compete with Inner Court students at the same meeting.
• Ye Chen and the little ones encountered Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and Han Yue as they left the Pavilion.
• Bei Bei told Ye Chen that the academy had likely arranged the meeting for the seven little ones, but something unexpected had happened inside.

Ye Chen brought Ye Yu and the others into the Treasure Gathering Pavilion to view the appraisal meeting, where he discovered six ten-thousand-year soul bones still for sale and suspected the academy had prepared them for the group. He decided to buy all six before anyone else could take them.

• Ye Chen showed the Pavilion greeter his highest-grade credential and led Ye Yu and the others inside without an escort.
• Ye Chen and the seven juniors entered the Outer Court core disciples’ appraisal hall, where the juniors marveled at its lavish displays.
• Ye Chen found seven central stands intended for soul bones; one was empty, while the other six held ten-thousand-year soul bones priced at ten million Gold Soul Coins each.
• Ye Chen realized that another student had already bought one soul bone, explaining Bei Bei’s remark about a complication.
• Ye Chen decided to purchase all six remaining soul bones so none would be taken from Ye Yu and the others.

Ye Chen led Ye Yu, Wang Dong'er, and the others into the Treasure Gathering Pavilion to browse the Treasure Appraisal Meeting. He discovered that six ten-thousand-year soul bones remained after another had been bought, and decided to purchase all six for the group.

• Ye Chen showed his highest-grade invitation and entered the Treasure Gathering Pavilion with Ye Yu, Wang Dong'er, and the others.
• The group passed through the lavish hall and reached the Outer Court core disciples' appraisal venue.
• Ye Chen found seven central display stands prepared with ten-thousand-year soul bones, one of which had already been emptied.
• Ye Chen realized an Outer Court student had paid ten million Gold Soul Coins for one soul bone and decided to buy the six remaining bones before anyone else could take them.

Ye Chen arranged for the six remaining soul bones to be secretly given to the Shrek Preparatory Team after Ning Tian bought one at the Treasure Appraisal Meeting. The group continued browsing, unaware that Ye Chen had secured the bones for them, and he planned to distribute them after they returned to the academy.

• Ye Chen sent Wang Dong'er and the seven preparatory students to verify their identities and apply for credit limits while he went to speak with Liu Qian.
• Liu Qian told Ye Chen that Ning Tian had bought one soul bone and that Elder Lin had intended the seven bones for the preparatory team.
• Ye Chen asked Liu Qian to arrange the remaining six soul bones for the students and agreed that the academy should honor Ning Tian's purchase.
• Liu Qian secretly handed Ye Chen the six soul bones, while the staff concealed the buyer's identity and a rumor spread about a mysterious student spending sixty million Gold Soul Coins.
• Ye Yu and the others heard that all seven soul bones had been bought, then continued looking for useful items without knowing Ye Chen had secured six for them.

Ye Chen arranged to secure six Plant System soul bones for the Shrek Preparatory Team after learning Ning Tian had bought the seventh. He rejoined Wang Dong'er and the others, leaving the soul bones to be distributed after they returned to the academy, while rumors spread about a mysterious student who had bought six at once.

• Ye Chen sent Wang Dong'er and the seven preparatory students to apply for credit limits while he went to speak with Liu Qian.
• Ye Chen asked whether his Treasure Gathering Pavilion privileges still applied, and Liu Qian explained that Elder Lin had prepared seven soul bones for the team.
• Liu Qian told Ye Chen that Ning Tian had bought one of the soul bones, and Ye Chen accepted the loss without challenging the sale.
• Liu Qian handed Ye Chen the remaining six soul bones, which were kept anonymous to protect him and sparked rumors about a wealthy mystery student.
• Ye Yu and the others heard that the soul bones had been bought, then rejoined Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er without knowing he had secured six for them.

Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er explored the Inner Court Treasure Appraisal Meeting, where Ye Chen discovered a rare Myriad Longevity Immortal Orchid that Elder Yi said was essential for reconstructing his body. The chapter ended with Ye Chen recognizing the chance to fulfill his promise to help Elder Yi.

• Ye Chen asked Ye Yu to look after the other six youngsters while he and Wang Dong'er went to the second floor.
• Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er found that the second-floor soul bones had already been purchased, while Wang Dong'er bought several other items.
• Ye Chen noticed a withered-looking plant in a secluded display case and recognized it as the Myriad Longevity Immortal Orchid.
• Elder Yi explained the orchid's rarity, immense age, and ability to enhance human vitality, then told Ye Chen it was the best choice for reconstructing his body.
• Ye Chen decided he would not let the orchid slip away after promising to help Elder Yi rebuild his body.

Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er explored the Inner Court Treasure Appraisal Meeting, where Ye Chen discovered a rare Myriad Longevity Immortal Orchid that Elder Yi needed to reconstruct his body. Ye Chen decided to obtain the plant and honor his promise to help Elder Yi.

• Ye Chen asked Ye Yu to look after the other children while he and Wang Dong'er went to the second floor.
• Ye Yu wondered whether Ye Chen had secretly bought the six remaining soul bones.
• Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er browsed the Inner Court exhibits, but the three displayed soul bones had already been sold.
• Ye Chen noticed a withered plant in a corner and recognized it as the Myriad Longevity Immortal Orchid after Elder Yi identified it.
• Elder Yi explained that the nearly two-hundred-thousand-year-old plant could extend human vitality and was his best option for reconstructing his body.

Ye Chen acquired the Myriad Longevity Immortal Orchid and planted it in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, giving him hope of restoring Elder Yi’s body. After rejoining Ye Yu and the others at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, he led the group out, while Ye Yu wondered whether to accept the soul bones she suspected he had bought for them.

• Ye Chen bought the Myriad Longevity Immortal Orchid and planted it in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, where the Bodhi Tree and abundant Life Energy revived its leaves.
• Ye Chen reflected that the orchid could help reconstruct Elder Yi’s body once he found Elder Yi’s Soul Fragments and the remaining materials.
• Ye Chen waited with Wang Dong'er while Ye Yu, Mu Yiyi, and the others finished browsing and paid for items within their credit limits.
• Ye Chen greeted Liu Qian and led the group out of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion late at night.
• Ye Yu suspected Ye Chen had purchased six soul bones for their group and wondered whether she should accept them.

Ye Chen bought the Myriad Longevity Immortal Orchid and planted it in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, giving Elder Yi’s revival a chance. After his companions finished shopping, he left the Treasure Gathering Pavilion with them, while Ye Yu wondered whether to accept the soul bones she suspected he had bought for the group.

• Ye Chen bought the Myriad Longevity Immortal Orchid and planted it in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, where the Bodhi Tree and abundant Life Energy restored its leaves.
• Ye Chen concluded that finding Elder Yi’s Soul Fragments and a few more materials could let him fulfill his promise to revive Elder Yi.
• Ye Chen waited with Wang Dong'er while Ye Yu, Mu Yiyi, and the others shopped, then watched them pay for items within their credit limits.
• Ye Chen led the group out of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion after they settled their accounts.
• Ye Yu suspected Ye Chen had bought the six soul bones for the group and worried about accepting them, while Ye Chen remained determined to give them the bones without making them a free gift.

Ye Chen revealed that he had bought the soul bones from the Treasure Appraisal Meeting and offered them to the Shrek Preparatory Team as rewards for completing trials in their Advancement Assessment. He ended by confirming that he had seven soul bones, after Song Xiaoxiao offered to give up her share because she already had one.

• Ye Chen stopped his group on the road outside Shrek City and told the seven youngsters that he had acquired the soul bones from the meeting.
• Ye Chen displayed six soul bones, while the youngsters stared at them and wondered why he had bought so many.
• Ye Chen explained that the soul bones were for the team and offered them as rewards for completing his trials in the upcoming Advancement Assessment.
• Song Xiaoxiao said she did not need a soul bone because the Phantom Spirit Giant Lizard Ye Chen had given her had produced one.
• Ye Chen told Song Xiaoxiao that he had not misspoken and that he had seven soul bones.

Ye Chen revealed that he had bought six soul bones and offered them to the seven Shrek Preparatory Team members as rewards for completing trials after the holiday. When Song Xiaoxiao said she would give up her share because she already had a soul bone, Ye Chen insisted there were seven soul bones after all.

• Ye Chen gathered the seven students on the road out of Shrek City and revealed that he had acquired the six remaining soul bones from the Treasure Appraisal Meeting.
• Ye Chen summoned the six soul bones and explained that he had bought them for the students, not for himself.
• Ye Chen proposed an agreement: the students could earn the soul bones by completing trials in the Beast Taming Area during their post-holiday Advancement Assessment.
• Song Xiaoxiao offered to give up her share because the Phantom Spirit Giant Lizard Ye Chen had given her had produced a soul bone.
• Ye Chen surprised Song Xiaoxiao by saying that there were seven soul bones in total.

Ye Chen gave the group a Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flower soul bone and announced that seven soul bones would be prizes in the grade’s Advancement Assessment. After the students left, he discussed the promise and limitations of soul spirits with Wang Dong'er.

• Ye Chen presented Qin Mo with a ten-thousand-year Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flower soul bone, then explained that all seven soul bones would be awarded to the winning team in the Advancement Assessment.
• Ye Chen warned Qin Mo that he had to surpass Rank 30 to keep the soul bone and urged the Reserve Team Members to prepare for competition against the entire grade.
• Ye Chen said he would leave the academy soon and entrust the soul bones to Teacher Chen Bing if he could not return before the assessment.
• Ye Chen dismissed the students, who left eager to cultivate for the chance to win soul bones.
• Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er discussed replacing future soul rings with soul spirits and the possibility of resolving conflict between human soul masters and Soul Beasts.
• Ye Chen explained that soul spirit contracts required sufficient Spiritual Power and that his plan would need time and favorable conditions, including a relationship with Gu Yuena.

Ye Chen offered seven soul bones as prizes for Shrek Academy’s upcoming Advancement Assessment and warned his students to prepare for fierce competition. He then discussed soul spirits with Wang Dong'er, explaining that they had limits while considering how soul spirits might help resolve the conflict between soul masters and soul beasts.

• Ye Chen showed the group a ten-thousand-year Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flower soul bone and said he had prepared it for Qin Mo.
• Ye Chen announced that he would place seven soul bones in the academy as rewards for the winning team in the next Advancement Assessment, while requiring Qin Mo to reach Rank 30 to claim his prize.
• Ye Chen said he would leave the academy soon and entrust the soul bones to Teacher Chen Bing, then dismissed the students after reminding them that the whole grade would compete.
• Ye Yu and the others returned to their dormitories eager to train for the assessment, while Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er discussed soul spirits.
• Wang Dong'er hoped to use soul spirits instead of future soul rings and suggested Ye Chen might have found a way to reconcile soul masters and soul beasts.
• Ye Chen said soul spirit fusion required sufficient Spiritual Power and considered building a relationship with Gu Yuena to advance his plan.

Ye Chen advised Wang Dong'er to cultivate her Spiritual Power, then struggled to keep his composure when Qing Yu tried to attend to him at his residence. The next morning, he arranged a departure with Bei Bei for the Sun Moon Empire and spotted Meng Hongchen in disguise at Shrek.

• Ye Chen told Wang Dong'er that she could fuse with only a few more soul spirits unless she increased her Spiritual Power, and she admitted that she had refused to practice the methods her fathers taught her as a child.
• Wang Dong'er warned Ye Chen not to bully Qing Yu before returning to her dormitory, and Ye Chen later ordered Qing Yu to leave after she appeared in a revealing maid outfit and tried to bathe him.
• After Qing Yu massaged him, Ye Chen visited Bei Bei and agreed to leave for the Sun Moon Empire in three days so they could reach Sky Wind City before Dragon Valley opened.
• Ye Chen asked Bei Bei to notify Huo Yuhao, Xu Sanshi, and the others, then planned to visit Xu Tianchen and consider how to repay Xu Tianran for forcing him to flee Mingdu.
• Ye Chen recognized Meng Hongchen waiting near the boys' dormitory despite her disguise as Chen Meng, but chose not to approach her.