News of Zhang Lexuan, a Chance Encounter with Three People?

After all, it wasn't that difficult.

Of course, if he said he had no other thoughts about it, that would be a lie.

"To you, Nianbing, it was just a small matter."

"But to me, my mother is everything... We may be friends, but I'll definitely find a way to repay the kindness I owe."

Jiang Nannan spoke earnestly.

Xue Nianbing shook his head helplessly, then changed the subject and asked, "Nannan, has Sister Lexuan contacted you recently?"

"Yes, but that was last week."

"Sister Lexuan said she'll be going into seclusion for quite a long time to cultivate, focusing on breaking through to Level 80 Soul Douluo."

Jiang Nannan said.

"Sister Lexuan is already about to become a Level 80 Soul Douluo. That was pretty fast." Xue Nianbing was somewhat surprised, though it also made perfect sense.

Zhang Lexuan was only twenty-three this year, yet she had already touched the threshold of the Soul Douluo realm. Her talent was undeniably exceptional.

Of course, the Ice and Snow Emperors had helped with that as well.

The Far North possessed quite a few Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. When they had nurtured Xue Nianbing back then, they had also given Zhang Lexuan some resources along the way.

"Yeah, Sister Lexuan is amazing."

Jiang Nannan deeply admired Zhang Lexuan's talent.

By comparison, although she possessed Innate Full Soul Power, she had only reached Level 34 Soul Elder after all this time. She still had quite a ways to go before becoming a Soul Ancestor.

She had to keep working hard. She couldn't fall behind.

"Nianbing, what level is your Soul Power at now?" Jiang Nannan asked curiously.

"Level 40. I haven't added a Soul Ring yet."

Naturally, Xue Nianbing had nothing to hide from Jiang Nannan.

Besides, once he made a move, his Soul Power Level would be no secret at all to any somewhat capable Soul Master.

So hiding it would only work for a while, not forever.

"Cough, cough."

Wang Dong nearly spat out a mouthful of soda. She stared at Xue Nianbing in disbelief. "Xue... Xue Nianbing, what did you just say... say?"

Wasn't Xue Nianbing a Level 36 Soul Elder? How had he suddenly soared to Level 40 Soul Ancestor?

Had Xue Nianbing concealed his cultivation before?

Jiang Nannan also stared at Xue Nianbing in shock. "Nianbing, you... you're already a Soul Ancestor?"

"Mm."

Xue Nianbing smiled and nodded, giving the two of them a definite answer.

"Gulp~"

Jiang Nannan and Wang Dong both swallowed, the shock in their hearts lingering for a long time.

Was Xue Nianbing really a new student?

It had only been around six years since his Martial Soul Awakening, yet he had already become a Level 40 Soul Ancestor!

That speed was absurdly fast.

"Let's not talk about that. There's a grilled fish stall up ahead, and quite a lot of people are lining up. Let's go try some."

Xue Nianbing pointed in a certain direction.

Jiang Nannan and Wang Dong were still dazed. Somewhat absent-minded, they followed behind Xue Nianbing.

As the three headed toward the grilled fish stall, they immediately drew quite a bit of attention.

There was no need to mention Jiang Nannan. She was already a famous beauty in the academy, so naturally many people knew her.

Xue Nianbing and Wang Dong, on the other hand, were exceptionally good-looking. Judging by their academy uniforms, they should have been this year's new students.

Xue Nianbing paid no attention to the gazes around him. Looking at the three people at the grilled fish stall, he said, "It's you three. What a 'coincidence.'"

"Xue Nianbing?"

Beibei, Tang Ya, and Huo Yuhao were all somewhat surprised to see Xue Nianbing arrive.

Tang Ya in particular had only run into Xue Nianbing yesterday, yet she had encountered him again today. Wasn't that a little too much of a coincidence?

Beibei looked at the two people behind Xue Nianbing, his gaze lingering briefly on Jiang Nannan.

If he remembered correctly, his good brother Xu Sanshi had feelings for Jiang Nannan.

Tang Ya and Beibei each held different opinions of Xue Nianbing.

Tang Ya's feelings now leaned toward complexity and goodwill, while Beibei remained indifferent. He had neither a particularly good nor particularly bad impression of him.

Huo Yuhao, however, actually had a fairly good impression of Xue Nianbing.

He had obtained his first Soul Ring because of Xue Nianbing. Moreover, it was through Xue Nianbing that he had learned about the Body Sect and the Tang Sect's "past."

Besides that, he had heard that Class One had gotten a new homeroom teacher because Teacher Zhou had offended the Xue Nianbing before him.

In a sense, Xue Nianbing had "saved" him more than once.

At the same time, Xue Nianbing glanced at the grilled fish on the stall, which looked fairly appetizing, and praised, "This grilled fish looks pretty good."

Then.

Xue Nianbing took out a small pouch of Gold Soul Coins. Looking at the people in line, he said calmly, "Everyone, the three of us want to try this grilled fish too. Whoever is willing to give up their spot can split these Gold Soul Coins among yourselves."

As soon as he said that.

Quite a few people's eyes lit up as they stared intently at the pouch of Gold Soul Coins.

Judging by the amount, if three people split them, each person could get around ten Gold Soul Coins.

Grilled fish that cost five Copper Soul Coins each smelled delicious, but Gold Soul Coins smelled even better.

"Me, me, me! Brother, take my spot!"

"Move aside, brother. My spot is closer to the front. Come here!"

"Get lost! I'm first in line. Who's ahead of me?"

In the long line, more than two-thirds of the people were willing to give up their spots.

Xue Nianbing directly chose the first three positions and casually handed the Gold Soul Coins to the three people, letting them divide them on their own.

"Classmate Huo, three grilled fish."

Xue Nianbing smiled. After searching through the Ice Snow Ring for quite a while, he finally took out fifteen Copper Soul Coins.

Huo Yuhao froze for a moment when he heard how Xue Nianbing addressed him.

As merely a Level 12 Soul Master, he was often looked down on in class, and some people even mocked him.

Other than Beibei and Tang Ya, no one had treated him well.

Xue Nianbing's "Classmate Huo" undoubtedly made him feel respected.

For a moment, Huo Yuhao's impression of Xue Nianbing improved even further.

"Please wait a moment. They'll be ready soon."

Huo Yuhao smiled, his hands and feet moving swiftly and deftly.

Before long, three fragrant grilled fish were ready.

After receiving the grilled fish, Xue Nianbing and the other two stood to one side so they would not block the people lining up behind them.

After handing grilled fish to Jiang Nannan and Wang Dong, Xue Nianbing took a bite himself and said, "Classmate Huo's cooking is good. Five Copper Soul Coins per fish is too cheap."

"I'm glad you like them."

Huo Yuhao answered with a smile, then continued working busily.

Xue Nianbing continued smiling lightly. Rather than disturb Huo Yuhao, he turned his gaze to Beibei. "Brother Bei, your cultivation speed is truly fast. You're already a Level 37 Soul Elder."

"How could I dare call it fast in front of Brother Xue?"

Beibei smiled bitterly, feeling rather helpless.

The news of New Student Xue Nianbing, a Level 36 Assault Battle Soul Elder, had long spread throughout the Outer Court. Many upper-year students knew about it too.

Shock, shock, and more shock!

"Fast? Perhaps."

A faint smile rested on Xue Nianbing's lips, neither confirming nor denying it.

Beibei pondered for a moment before asking, "Brother Xue, the academy announced today that Teacher Zhou Yi has been suspended... My junior brother said it had something to do with you?"

"More or less."

"Your junior brother being able to get rid of a teacher like Zhou Yi is a good thing too. No need to thank me."

Xue Nianbing said.