Rewards

The challenge from the strongest had deeply stung the hearts of the first-year students.

At the same time, the fame of Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena began to spread throughout the Shrek Outer Court.

Du Weilun: "The freshman assessment has concluded successfully. Gather at Shrek Square this afternoon, where we will announce the rewards for this assessment and conduct the class assignments."

The rewards restored the spirits of the dejected freshmen, reigniting their fighting spirit.

Back in the classroom, a crowd of people swarmed around the two of them.

"Brother Mu, may I ask how you got your spirit rings? I want to get one like that too."

"Sister Na, you are so beautiful."

Becoming famous easily leads to these kinds of questions.

There were also those who felt envious and became even more determined to work hard.

"Brother Tian Meng, can I be like them?" Huo Yuhao asked his cheat.

Tian Meng was somewhat uncertain: "I suppose it's possible."

There was no other reason; the combat power displayed by Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena was simply too terrifying.

Wang Dong snorted: "Don't be discouraged, Yuhao. We have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill; it's not certain that we couldn't beat them."

Huo Yuhao was skeptical: "Uh, I heard before that senior brothers and sisters only get together because their martial souls are compatible. Could they have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill too?"

At this, Wang Dong said: "That's impossible, right? If they had a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, why wouldn't they use it?"

"Perhaps it's because we aren't worthy yet."

The atmosphere in Class One was decent, but the other classes were much more depressed.

The terrifying flames still lingered in their minds.

It wasn't until the afternoon that they felt some relief.

Du Weilun and Yan Shaozhe both arrived for the award ceremony.

As always, there were exclusive rewards for the top three, consisting of spirit rings suited to their individual limits.

The reward for the champions was naturally that Void Leopard Left Leg Bone. "The champion team's reward requires a confidential collection."

After announcing the rewards for the top three, everyone's eyes turned toward Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena.

The two had swept through all the freshmen; which student wouldn't admire such strength? Even the most stubborn would be beaten into submission.

They were all looking forward to the rewards for these two.

Spirit rings? Or perhaps spirit bones?

They felt envy, but not jealousy; such is the nature of strength and talent.

"For the two strongest freshmen, the Soul Tool Department, under the direction of Dean Xian Lin'er, has custom-made a level 7 soul tool for each, and the Spirit Martial Department, under Dean Yan Shaozhe, guarantees that each will be provided with a spirit bone in the future."

Du Weilun announced their rewards.

A wave of cheers erupted from the crowd.

A level 7 soul tool, custom-made at that, was worth a fortune, not to mention the value of a spirit bone.

The two rewards left everyone else filled with envy.

Mu Xuanheng curled his lip. A level 7 soul tool? A level 7 soul tool that a Spirit Elder could use isn't something easily crafted. By the time it's made, he might not even be a Spirit Elder anymore.

He still wore an expression of disdain, while Gu Yuena remained completely cold.

She wasn't angry that the spirit bone was merely a promise; she was entirely indifferent.

Gu Yuena saw Mu Xuanheng's expression and noticed it wasn't as happy as she had imagined: "Are you not happy?"

Mu Xuanheng: "It's just a bounced check; I don't see any reason to be happy."

"What do you mean?"

His heart jumped into his throat; he had used an idiom out of habit.

He calmed down immediately: "When the academy goes out to buy things, they issue a credit voucher, and the academy settles the bill later. I call it a check. A bounced check means the voucher doesn't actually have Shrek's name on it. In other words, it's getting something without paying any cost."

"Hmm." Gu Yuena didn't notice anything wrong. But he noticed it himself; he had said too much.

He immediately changed the subject: "Do you also think the academy's reward is illusory?"

Gu Yuena: "I don't care about these things."

"Then what do you care about?"

After the question, the two looked at each other and fell silent.

On the stage, Du Weilun began a long-winded preamble before finally announcing the list of core disciples.

Influenced by Mu Xuanheng long ago, the Soul Tool Department had participated in freshman teaching early on. Huo Yuhao's talent was discovered, so there was no issue with his status as a core disciple.

"In light of the brilliant performance of Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena, we are granting them the status of Inner Court disciples directly."

Another wave of envy swept through the crowd.

The goal of becoming a core disciple is to eventually become an Inner Court disciple. At this moment, they were already enjoying that privilege.

For the two of them, it was just like that. Their daily lives wouldn't change at all.

But for the other students, these two rewards were completely unimaginable.

The three members of the championship team were all envious of them.

Xiao Xiao: "I have Twin Martial Souls and I don't even get treatment like that."

Wang Dong: "Hmph, what's the big deal? I'll definitely be stronger than them in the future."

Huo Yuhao: "What makes our senior brother and senior sister strong isn't just their martial soul combat power, but also their talent as Soul Tool masters. You guys don't know, but I truly do."

After the rewards were finished, it was time for the popular class assignments.

Even though the Soul Tool Department had already started offering classes in advance, it didn't attract many students to join.

Qian Duoduo, who was in charge of recruitment, was very worried.

Even Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena, whom he valued the most, didn't join the Soul Tool Department directly.

In the end, having no other choice, they conducted class assignments again and added a dual-cultivation class that also studied Soul Tools.

Only then did the number of people in the Soul Tool Department increase.

As for Mu Xuanheng, Gu Yuena, and Huo Yuhao, they followed a different process as disciples of Fan Yu.

Their talent was very high, and staying in the regular Soul Tool classes would hinder their growth.

"Becoming a Level 3 Soul Tool master is not as easy as I imagined," Gu Yuena sighed.

"Senior sister, please don't sigh like that," Huo Yuhao, who had just finished his Soul Tool master test, was startled by Gu Yuena's sigh.

He had just become a Level 1.5 Soul Tool master, while Gu Yuena had long since reached Level 2.

"He is already at Level 3, and he seems to have some special research. I want to help him."

A very suitable reason. She could hide her true motives well.

"Senior brother's research is too hard to understand, so I'll leave first." Huo Yuhao didn't disturb the two of them and went to find He Caitou to learn.

Gu Yuena sat beside Mu Xuanheng: "This piece of metal seems to have gained vitality."

She picked up the metal Mu Xuanheng had just forged.

Mu Xuanheng sighed. Without guidance, forging metal was indeed very difficult; this piece of metal could only be considered thousand-refined.

"I want to turn this metal into armor that can directly increase a Spirit Master's combat power."

"It's not easy to make, and we don't have the relevant experience."

Even in the legend of the Dragon King, it took ten thousand years of development to create Battle Armor. It was very difficult for him to create it now.

The two began to discuss this issue.

Neither of them noticed someone approaching.

Fan Yu brought a woman over.

The woman had long black hair tied up and wore a capable outfit; she was the dean of the Soul Tool Department, the Level 8 Soul Tool master Xian Lin'er.

"Why don't you recognize me? Little Xuanheng?"

"So it's Senior Sister Xian Lin'er. What brings you to our side?" The title of senior sister naturally came from their connection to Mu En.

"Good lad. You moved quite fast." She felt a strange sensation watching how Gu Yuena and Mu Xuanheng interacted.

Just as she wanted to lecture Mu Xuanheng not to be like Yan Shaozhe, Xian Lin'er suddenly felt it wasn't appropriate and abandoned the thought.

Mu Xuanheng felt even more helpless; everyone thought he moved fast, without considering the difficulty of a complete conquest.

"I'm here to deliver your rewards," Xian Lin'er said quite proudly. "The rewards from our Soul Tool Department come much earlier than those from the Spirit Martial Department."

She took two Level 7 Soul Tools from her spatial Soul Tool.

"Azure Flame Sharp Claw, a Level 7 Soul Tool based on my Azure Flame Dragon and your Phantom Dragon Claw. The area around the claws is formed by extremely compressed wind and flames, possessing immense destructive power. It can significantly enhance the power of your Phantom Dragon Claw in close-quarters combat. Even if not used as a weapon, it can fire a single attack equivalent to a strike from a Spirit Saint. Unfortunately, there is only a right claw."

Mu Xuanheng put on the weapon; it fit very well and had room for growth.

He nodded repeatedly. This weapon could even have some synergy with his external spirit bone, the Dragon Bear Claw. He couldn't keep calling it an external spirit bone, so he had casually given it the name Dragon Bear Claw.

As for Gu Yuena's, it was an ornament that could enhance her control over elements. Beyond that, it could also fire a single attack equivalent to a strike from a Spirit Saint.

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

Gu Yuena added indifferently: "Thank you, Senior Sister."

Xian Lin'er didn't mind Gu Yuena's address: "No need to thank me. You two must study Soul Tools well. Our Soul Tool Department is counting on you both."

These two items were originally intended as gifts for Mu Xuanheng, and now they were sent out reasonably under a pretext.

Until the holiday, the spirit bones from the Spirit Martial Department never arrived. This suited Gu Yuena's wishes perfectly.