Shrek's Daily Life (1)

Chen Zifeng turned around, only to see the Seven Kill Sword already right before him.

At that moment, Chen Zifeng could no longer worry about the consumption of Soul Power. "Fifth Soul Skill, Chaos!"

Chen Zifeng condensed several more sharp swords and sent them stabbing toward Lin Chen with tremendous force.

Seeing Chen Zifeng use his Fifth Soul Skill without regard for his Soul Power consumption, Lin Chen did not confront it head-on. Once again, he deftly evaded Chen Zifeng's Fifth Soul Skill with Lingbo Weibu.

"Senior, your Soul Power is exhausted. My turn now—Seven Kill Domain!"

The Seven Kill Domain was unleashed. Chen Zifeng, who had already had little Soul Power left, was instantly suppressed to the bottom. What greeted him next was Lin Chen's First Soul Skill and several streaks of Sword Qi.

"Phoenix Fireline!" From the stands, a Phoenix Fireline descended from the sky and blocked Lin Chen's attack.

"Lin Chen wins!" Yan Shaozhe announced.

In truth, even if Ma Xiaotao had not intervened, Lin Chen would not have won so easily. In that last attack, he had only used seventy percent of his Soul Power, intending to test whether Chen Zifeng still had any left. He had not expected Ma Xiaotao to step in directly.

"Senior, thank you for letting me win," Lin Chen said to Chen Zifeng.

"Impressive, junior," Chen Zifeng said with a bitter smile.

Lin Chen smiled faintly. "You flatter me, Senior. I only had the advantage of my domain. Without it, even with your Soul Power nearly depleted, I would not have won so easily."

"Let's spar often in the future."

As an Inner Court disciple, Chen Zifeng possessed a heart that never admitted defeat and always sought to climb higher. Had he not lost an arm, becoming a Title Douluo in the future would have been practically certain.

Lin Chen: ...

"Lin Chen," Yan Shaozhe called from the stands.

Lin Chen hurriedly rode the Seven Kill Sword up to him.

"To possess a domain at such a young age is very good. Your performance has left me in awe. You may stay," Yan Shaozhe said, sparing no praise.

"It is all thanks to the academy's guidance. Then, Dean, Senior Sister, I'll be heading back first."

Yan Shaozhe and Ma Xiaotao nodded.

"This kid is pretty strong. I'll fight him myself another day." Battle intent flared in Ma Xiaotao's eyes.

"You girl..." Yan Shaozhe rubbed his forehead helplessly. After all these years, Ma Xiaotao's personality still left him speechless.

Lin Chen returned to the classroom just in time for the break.

"Little Earth, how did it go?" Xiao Xiao asked, leaning her face close.

"Nonsense. The moment I made my move, I practically took him down right away." Lin Chen immediately began showing off.

"You're getting cocky now. How about a match with me?" Wang Dong said somewhat unconvinced.

"No way. You're stronger than me." Lin Chen hurriedly refused.

"No! We have to fight!"

After finally enduring until the end of the morning classes, Lin Chen saw Zhang Lexuan standing quietly in the corridor the moment he stepped out of the classroom.

Senior Sister was still the same Senior Sister, her face still wearing that cool and detached expression.

It just looked a little strange.

Lin Xiaolei and Zhou Mingxing also saw Zhang Lexuan, so Lin Xiaolei stepped forward and asked, "Little Earth, who is she?"

Before Lin Chen could answer, Zhang Lexuan had already revealed a gentle, refined smile, displaying the bearing expected of Senior Sister. "Hello, I'm Lin Chen's friend. May I speak with him for a moment?"

"Sure, sure. Then we'll be leaving first," Lin Xiaolei quickly replied. The girl before her possessed a bearing that ordinary people simply could not have. As a member of a prominent family, Lin Xiaolei was naturally well-informed.

"Come with me," Zhang Lexuan said flatly, her words carrying no emotion.

After arriving at a dim corner, Zhang Lexuan knocked Lin Chen on the forehead without any courtesy and demanded viciously, "What's going on with you? Why did you suddenly disappear?"

Lin Chen winced in pain, but he simply could not put up any resistance before Zhang Lexuan. He could only obediently recount everything that had happened to him.

"A five-thousand-year Soul Beast? Are you crazy?" When she heard that Lin Chen had risked absorbing a five-thousand-year Soul Beast, Zhang Lexuan could no longer remain calm.

"Come on, Sister Lexuan, when have I ever done something I wasn't confident about? Didn't it work out?" As he spoke, Lin Chen released his Soul Rings.

Seeing the Soul Rings on Lin Chen's body, Zhang Lexuan's chest rose and fell unsteadily.

This brat always did things that crossed the line, yet he somehow succeeded every single time. She could not even scold him; it felt like she had nowhere to direct her anger.

"Besides, the vengeance for my clan's destruction has yet to be repaid. If I don't become stronger quickly and return to take revenge, I'll have failed the spirits of my clansmen in heaven."

"What are you planning now? Don't do anything reckless again, or I'll slap you to death." Zhang Lexuan's tone was unfriendly. This brat still wanted to do reckless things right under her nose?

Senior Sister declared: That was absolutely impossible!

Lin Chen continued recounting his experiences. When Zhang Lexuan heard that Lin Chen had been hunted down by his enemies, she finally understood what he had meant earlier.

"Sister Lexuan, now that I've finished, can I go back?"

Zhang Lexuan took out a token, her tone calm as still water. "This is mine. From now on, you must carry it with you every day. It contains my Spiritual Power, so I can locate you."

"Huh?" Lin Chen's face immediately fell. Though he knew Zhang Lexuan meant well and did not want him running around recklessly, the thought of having his movements restricted still made him feel uncomfortable.

After flicking his forehead again, Zhang Lexuan said leisurely, "I gave you your recommendation letter. As Senior Sister, it is only natural for me to keep an eye on you, so you don't run around everywhere."

"Fine..." Lin Chen looked like a wronged little wife.

Zhang Lexuan said nothing more. With an elegant turn, she transformed into a streak of white light and vanished in the blink of an eye. Her voice echoed through the air: "If you need anything, use this token to find me on Sea God Island!"

"So this is the bearing of the strong—coming without a trace, leaving without a shadow." Lin Chen sighed inwardly.

After Zhang Lexuan left, Lin Chen went to the Cafeteria and found his two friends.

"Where's Xiao Xiao?" Lin Chen asked casually at the dining table.

"I don't know what's been up with Xiao Xiao lately. She's been acting all mysterious. The moment class ends, she leaves with the Squad Leader and the others," Lin Xiaolei said with some dissatisfaction.

The moment Lin Chen heard that, he understood what was going on.

Chicken Leg Douluo had taken them off for training, obviously, in preparation for the upcoming Continental Advanced Academy Soul Fighting Tournament.

But he said nothing and simply lowered his head to continue eating.

I'll give Xiao Xiao this Level 6 defensive Soul Tool another day. Lin Chen touched his Storage Bag and thought to himself.

Another peaceful month passed. During that time, Zhang Lexuan had come to ask whether he wanted to become an Inner Court disciple ahead of time, but Lin Chen directly turned her down as tactfully as he could.

Only Zhang Lexuan could make Lin Chen refuse tactfully. If it had been anyone else, Lin Chen would have driven them away without a second thought.

Join the Inner Court? To hell with the Inner Court! I'm doing perfectly well in the Outer Court, carefree and worry-free. Every day is just class, setting up a stall, the Cafeteria, the library, and the Dormitory—the same five places in a line. If I joined the Inner Court, wouldn't you people train me to death?

Lin Chen declared that he was staying in the Outer Court for these six years!

After calculating the time, Lin Chen also prepared to give his Level 6 defensive Soul Tool to Xiao Xiao.