Xuan Zi: Such a genius must be recruited into my Shrek!

At this moment, upon hearing Nanmen Yun'er's reply, Ning Tian and Wu Feng both felt a sense of helplessness.

It was a pity that Nanmen Yun'er hadn't managed to ask for the other party's name; otherwise, they could have truly confirmed whether it was Ning Feng or not.

However, although it wasn't fully confirmed, both Ning Tian and Wu Feng felt that it was almost certainly Ning Feng.

Therefore, they did not continue to ask.

"Yun'er, let's go, let's head back to the dormitory first." Ning Tian reached out to support Nanmen Yun'er's uninjured arm.

Wu Feng walked on the other side, helping Nanmen Yun'er pick up the luggage bag that had fallen to the ground.

However, just as the three of them turned and walked a few steps, a somewhat aged voice came from behind them.

"Wait."

Ning Tian stopped in her tracks and looked back.

An old man with messy hair was walking toward them.

He was wearing a dusty robe stained with some oil, and he was clutching a half-eaten chicken leg in his hand.

The man looked somewhat unkempt, but his eyes were exceptionally bright.

"Elder Xuan." Ning Tian and Wu Feng saluted simultaneously.

Nanmen Yun'er also hurriedly lowered her head.

Xuan Zi walked up to the three of them, took a bite of the chicken leg, chewed a few times, and said indistinctly, "I was passing by just now and accidentally overheard your conversation."

He looked at Nanmen Yun'er and asked, "Little girl, you said earlier that the person who saved you is really that powerful?"

Nanmen Yun'er was stunned for a moment, then nodded earnestly: "Yes, Elder Xuan."

"Then tell me in more detail," Xuan Zi said. "Start from the beginning, and don't leave anything out."

Nanmen Yun'er looked at Ning Tian and Wu Feng, and seeing that they had no intention of stopping her, she took a deep breath and began to recount the story again.

"After I left home, I was traveling alone along the path through the Great Rock Forest."

"On the third day, I encountered a group of Evil Soul Masters. There were about ten of them."

Xuan Zi frowned: "Ten people? And you were alone?"

Nanmen Yun'er nodded: "I tried to run at the time, but they blocked the route. I used my martial soul to fly for a distance, but I was still caught."

"My soul power wasn't enough, and I couldn't hold on for long. I ended up getting injured, and I thought I was dead for sure."

"Just at that moment, someone suddenly rushed out from the side and blocked them in front of me."

As Nanmen Yun'er said this, her tone became somewhat agitated.

"After he released his martial soul, his whole appearance changed. Two heads grew on his shoulders, and four arms grew from under his armpits, making a total of six arms including his original two."

Xuan Zi stopped chewing, his eyes narrowing: "Three Heads and Six Arms?"

"Yes," Nanmen Yun'er said, "He looked to be around level thirty."

"But facing an Evil Soul Master on the other side who was around level thirty-five or thirty-six, he directly smashed the opponent's head with a single punch."

Xuan Zi's expression changed.

He held the chicken leg in his hand, stopped biting it, and stared at Nanmen Yun'er, asking: "A single punch?"

"A single punch," Nanmen Yun'er said firmly. "That Evil Soul Master didn't even react."

"Then the remaining nine Evil Soul Masters surrounded him together, but he didn't fall behind at all."

"He also had two helpers; one used a Snow Lotus martial soul, which could heal and interfere, and the other used an ice-attribute martial soul, which could restrict the enemies."

"Before long, all ten of those Evil Soul Masters were killed by him."

After listening, Xuan Zi stood in place and remained silent for a moment.

A sense of excitement shone in his eyes: "That powerful?"

He looked up at Nanmen Yun'er and asked: "Then did you ask which academy he is from?"

Nanmen Yun'er said, "I asked, but he wouldn't say. He didn't even tell me his name, and he just left with those two girls."

Xuan Zi frowned, but quickly relaxed.

"It doesn't matter, having this martial soul characteristic is enough to find him," he muttered to himself. "Three Heads and Six Arms—you can't find a second one of this kind of martial soul in the entire continent."

"A genius like this must be recruited into our Shrek Academy..."

Ning Tian and Wu Feng stood to the side, having not interjected at all.

Hearing this, Wu Feng gently nudged Ning Tian's arm and gave her a look.

The meaning was obvious: Should they tell Elder Xuan the truth?

Ning Tian shook her head slightly, signaling her not to speak.

Wu Feng looked at her, and although she was a bit confused, she still didn't say anything.

Xuan Zi did not notice the small interaction between the two girls.

He took another bite of the chicken leg, chewed a few times, and said to Nanmen Yun'er: "Alright, little girl, the information you provided is very important. Go back and rest now."

Nanmen Yun'er acknowledged with a nod.

Xuan Zi turned and walked away, muttering something to himself as he went.

Once Xuan Zi's figure disappeared at the end of the path, Ning Tian helped Nanmen Yun'er continue toward the dormitories.

After Nanmen Yun'er returned to her dorm.

Wu Feng pulled Ning Tian aside to ask, "Young Miss, why did you shake your head earlier? Why not tell Elder Xuan that he is very likely the Young Master?"

Ning Tian thought for a moment and replied in a low voice, "It's not certain yet that the person is my brother."

Wu Feng said, "Three Heads and Six Arms, a boy of the same age—could there really be anyone else with that kind of Martial Soul?"

"Even if it is him," Ning Tian continued, "what good would it do to tell Elder Xuan?"

Wu Feng was stunned for a moment.

Ning Tian explained, "You know as well as I do that when my brother ran away from home, it was because he didn't want to come to Shrek."

"No matter how Father tried to persuade him, it was useless. He even locked him in confinement, but he just smashed the wall and ran off."

"With his temperament, even if Elder Xuan went to find him personally, he wouldn't change his mind."

"If it came to that, Elder Xuan would go, he would refuse, and it would be awkward for both sides."

"Elder Xuan would lose face, and my brother would have an extra headache."

After listening, Wu Feng thought it over and nodded, "You're right. It's definitely better not to say anything."

Ning Tian sighed, "Besides, my brother should have already joined the Body Sect by now, and those people will certainly protect him. If Elder Xuan really goes to demand him, it might even lead to a conflict."

"Forget it, let's not get involved in this."

Wu Feng agreed and stopped mentioning it.

On the other side, Xuan Zi did not return to his residence but went straight to the office of the Shrek Inspectorate.

He pushed the door open, tossed the remaining chicken leg bones into a trash can in the corner, and walked behind the desk to sit down.

Someone was already waiting in the office.

A tall woman with a cold expression stood by the desk, holding a stack of files.

A faint chill radiated from her; she was the inner court student Ling Luochen.

Hearing the door open, Ling Luochen turned around, saw Xuan Zi enter, and nodded politely, "Elder Xuan."

She placed the files in her hand on the desk and said, "The report regarding the inspection mission I was responsible for is ready. Would you like to look it over now?"

Xuan Zi glanced at the file and waved his hand, "Leave the report aside for now, there's no rush."

Ling Luochen stood where she was, waiting for him to continue.

Xuan Zi leaned back in his chair, tapped his fingers on the desk twice, and said, "Luochen, I have a new mission for you."

Ling Luochen's expression remained unchanged as she asked, "What mission?"

"Depart immediately for the Heaven Dou Empire," Xuan Zi said.

Ling Luochen asked, "The specific location?"

"Focus your search on the area from the Great Rock Forest to the Heavenly Soul Imperial City," Xuan Zi said. "Especially around the Great Rock Forest; Evil Soul Masters have been spotted there recently, and someone saw the target in that vicinity."

Ling Luochen nodded and asked again, "What is the mission objective?"

Xuan Zi sat up straight, his expression becoming serious.

"Find a Soul Master who possesses the Three Heads and Six Arms Martial Soul. A boy, about twelve or thirteen years old. His soul power level should be above rank thirty, and his combat ability is very strong."

He paused, then added, "According to eyewitness accounts, he can kill a rank thirty-five Evil Soul Master with a single punch. After you find him, do not make contact rashly. Observe him from the shadows and test his combat level."

Ling Luochen asked, "How should I test him?"

"Use your own judgment," Xuan Zi said. "You can find an opportunity to spar with him, or watch him fight others. In any case, you must confirm his true strength."

"What if his talent is truly as strong as the rumors suggest?" Ling Luochen asked.

Xuan Zi answered without hesitation, "Then represent Shrek Academy and formally invite him to join."

Ling Luochen asked again, "And if he refuses?"

Xuan Zi frowned, remained silent for a few seconds, then waved his hand, "Find him first. A genius like that, once he sees the foundation of our Shrek, shouldn't refuse. Depart as soon as possible; don't let anyone else get there first."

"Understood," Ling Luochen nodded.

She pushed the door open and walked out.

Ling Luochen glanced in the direction of the Heaven Dou Empire, soul power surged beneath her feet, and she transformed into a streak of blue light, speeding toward the north.