You wouldn't want your Third Brother to die because of you, would you?

Xue Beng grabbed Lin Yuan's wrist with excitement written all over his face. He recalled how, back when he had been studying, Teacher Lin had taught him how to conceal his true nature and desires.

If not for Teacher Lin, he would probably have long since become a pile of dry bones in a grave.

Lin Yuan looked at Xue Beng before him and smiled faintly. "It's been so many years. I never expected you to have grown this much."

Xue Beng was currently seventeen, one year younger than Lin Yuan. Thus, when Lin Yuan had become a teacher, he had allowed Xue Beng to hide his true nature out of consideration for his desire to learn.

It had originally been nothing more than an offhand remark, yet Xue Beng had taken it to heart all these years.

Xue Beng immediately introduced him, "Uncle, this is Teacher Lin Yuan, whom I often mention. He is an instructor at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Back then, it was him..."

"Xue Beng." Prince Xue Xing understood the situation within the Heaven Dou Empire as well and immediately stopped Xue Beng from continuing. If his eldest brother learned of it, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Prince Xue Xing glanced at Lin Yuan, who sat in his chair, and gave a slight nod. Then, he turned his gaze back to the people from Shrek Academy, seemingly intending to drive them out first.

Chief Dream Machine said nothing further. Shrek was indeed an academy that produced talents in abundance, but the authority of Heaven Dou Royal Academy had always rested in Prince Xue Xing's hands. He had the right to decide personnel matters.

Dean Flander said coldly, "I understand. Since Heaven Dou Royal Academy is unwilling to take in Shrek, what face do I, Flender, have to remain here?"

"Alas, let's go."

Zhao Wuji and the others also sighed. They understood that joining Heaven Dou Royal Academy was impossible today. They could only help the swollen-faced Ma Hongjun and head outside.

Dean Flander bowed to Dream Machine and sighed. "Shrek Academy will not trouble the three seniors any longer. In that case, farewell."

"Dean Flander," Dream Machine called anxiously.

Flender did not turn around. He led the Shrek group out with great strides.

"Did I say you could leave?"

At that moment, Lin Yuan slowly rose to his feet. He slowly raised a finger and pointed at Xiao Wu among the Shrek disciples. "The others may leave. She cannot."

Dean Flander stopped and frowned. "Lord Lin Yuan, what do you mean by this? Xiao Wu is a disciple of Shrek Academy. Why must she remain here?"

Tang San immediately stepped in front of Xiao Wu as well, glaring with bloodshot eyes as he roared, "Lin Yuan, I have only been so polite because you are a senior. If you dare touch Xiao Wu, I, Tang San, will never let you off..."

Dream Machine could not help asking, "Teacher Lin, even if the Shrek disciples cannot join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, there is no need to detain one of their disciples, is there? If word gets out, wouldn't Heaven Dou Royal Academy become the laughingstock of the world?"

Lin Yuan smiled faintly. He snorted coldly at the equally furious Master and said, "Do you want to know why? Then why don't you ask your disciple? If she were merely a student of Shrek Academy, why would I capture her? But if she is a Soul Beast that has taken human form, then I have every reason to seize her."

"What did you say?" Master cried out in shock, abruptly turning to look at Xiao Wu. The others from Shrek Academy all revealed expressions of extreme horror.

Xiao Wu was actually a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?

How was that possible?

Master's expression turned ugly as well. Of course, he knew what a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast meant. It was a walking Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and soul bone.

Throughout Douluo Continent, Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts were exceedingly precious. Even in the Star Dou Forest, where Soul Beasts ran rampant, Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.

Had he known Xiao Wu was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Master would never have brought her to a place like the Heaven Dou Empire, where powerful experts gathered.

Poison Douluo Dugu Bo opened his eyes at that moment and immediately looked toward the terrified Xiao Wu. Sure enough, under his gaze, a faint pink aura unique to Soul Beasts seeped from her body.

Douluo Continent had existed for countless ages, but the number of Soul Beasts had dwindled by the day, making Soul Beasts over fifty thousand years old exceedingly scarce across the continent.

Soul Beasts over a hundred thousand years old needed no further mention. They had practically reached the brink of extinction.

As a Title Douluo, he knew all too well how difficult it was to obtain a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

Even after becoming a Title Douluo, he had not acquired a single Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring in his entire life.

"She really is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

Dugu Bo excitedly stepped forward. Just as he was about to take Xiao Wu away, the clang of a sword being drawn came from nearby. A blood-red sword was immediately pressed against Dugu Bo's neck.

"She is my prey. If you dare touch her, I don't mind killing you."

An icy voice suddenly sounded beside Dugu Bo's ear. A dense stench of blood radiated from the Asura Demon Sword in Lin Yuan's hand. It seemed that if Dugu Bo tried to take this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Lin Yuan would sever his head in an instant.

Dugu Bo looked at Lin Yuan with a livid expression, only then realizing that this man was also a Title Douluo—and that his Soul Power was undoubtedly even stronger than his own.

To be safe, Dugu Bo withdrew his outstretched right hand and silently took two steps back. With a strange expression, he asked, "You are actually a Title Douluo as well..."

Lin Yuan ignored Dugu Bo's question and teleported before Tang San. Before Tang San could react, he mercilessly slapped him.

Slap.

A crisp smack rang out!

Tang San's frail body flew backward like a kite with its string cut, crashing into the wall without warning.

"What are you to dare threaten me?" Lin Yuan asked.

Tang San's face had already swollen red, and two of his teeth had been knocked out. Blood streamed from the corner of his mouth, making him look utterly terrifying.

"Lin Yuan, if you dare touch Xiao Wu, I, Tang San, swear that even if I must chase you to the ends of heaven and earth, I will make sure you die without a burial!!!"

Dean Flander realized that Lin Yuan had developed killing intent. He immediately covered Tang San's mouth and hurriedly said, "Children speak without thinking, children speak without thinking. Lord Lin Yuan, please do not hold it against him and spare Tang San."

Lin Yuan snorted coldly, raised his head, and looked at Xiao Wu. "I advise you to behave yourself. Otherwise, you should understand the strength of a Title Douluo. Besides, you wouldn't want your Third Brother to die because of you, would you?"