This time you don't need to lead the team, Xuan Zi, go guard the library!

Afterward, Mu En summoned Yan Shaozhe and instructed him to call Xiao Tao to the Sea God Pavilion to prepare for soul hunting.

According to custom, Ma Xiaotao should have prepared for a long time to hunt her sixth soul ring, and at least organized a formidable team.

But Mu En, for the sake of his successor, directly had Yan Shaozhe go fetch her.

About ten minutes later, Yan Shaozhe returned with Ma Xiaotao, and the soul hunting team was also assembled.

Only two people needed soul rings this time: Yu Daoyun and Ma Xiaotao.

However, the soul hunting team was surprisingly luxurious, with Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo responsible for leading the team, Dai Yueheng going along for experience, and Ling Luochen, a control-type Soul Master.

With these individuals gathered, killing a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast would not be difficult.

Moreover, with an elder accompanying them, there was even less chance of an accident.

At the same time, the elders were summoned and gathered at the Sea God Pavilion.

Mu En glanced at everyone and said to the elders, "This soul hunting mission is unusually arduous. These children are the future of the academy. Anyone who has an accident will be held responsible."

Xuan Lao decisively stepped forward and responded, "Elder Mu, you can rest assured. I will personally lead the team this time, and there will be no accidents."

It was obvious who would lead the team without even thinking.

Yu Daoyun's heart skipped a beat.

It's over!

Will my Soul Master career end at the age of nine?

"You are not leading the team this time."

Mu En surprisingly waved his hand, then said to Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er, "Shao Zhe, you two must not be careless during this soul hunt. If you encounter a hundred-thousand-year Fierce Beast, try to prevent these children from fighting, understand?"

Yan Shaozhe was stunned, unable to believe he was leading the team this time.

He pressed, "Elder Mu, are you joking?"

Xian Lin'er also asked, "Shouldn't such a difficult mission be entrusted to Elder Xuan? If any unexpected situation arises, Elder Xuan can handle it better."

Xuan Lao paused his drinking, also unable to believe that Elder Mu had abandoned him.

Elder Mu used to trust him greatly, but now he seemed like a different person.

Mu En, with his hands behind his back, shook his head.

He naturally knew that Xuan Zi leading the team would be best, but the more Xuan Zi led, the more likely accidents were to occur.

The repeated accidents made him distrust Xuan Zi; he might falter at any moment.

Then, Mu En repeated, "Xuan Zi has been drinking too much lately and is tired. He will stay at the academy to rest for a while!"

"Elder Mu, I..."

Xuan Lao opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but couldn't utter a word.

Elder Mu's expression was one of utter disappointment in someone.

Elder Mu had changed!

At this moment, Yu Daoyun's suspended heart finally settled.

If Xuan Zi wasn't leading, he could survive.

Although Yan Shaozhe was petty and calculating, he was at least more reliable than Xuan Zi.

Xuan Zi was purely a drunkard and a glutton, nowhere to be found when needed.

Once he took over as the Sea God Pavilion Master, the first thing he would do was send Xuan Zi to guard the academy gate.

At this point, Mu En added to Yan Shaozhe, "You have your own plans for Xiao Tao's soul ring, but Yu Daoyun's soul ring must be ten-thousand-year-old and possess the Golden Bloodline. You handle it."

Yan Shaozhe immediately nodded and said, "Elder Mu, rest assured, I will complete the mission properly."

"Go!" Mu En waved his hand.

Soon, Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er led the team out.

Mu En returned to his seat and said to Xuan Lao, "Xuan Zi, you've been tired from drinking and eating meat lately. Our library needs a doorkeeper, so you can stay there for a few days."

Xuan Lao felt very uncomfortable, tears welling up in his eyes, crying like a child.

He said with some remorse, "Elder Mu, if you feel I've done anything wrong, please tell me, and I will definitely change. Just don't make me guard the gate; I still want to lead students on soul hunting missions."

"Elder Mu, I know I was wrong!"

However, his usual pleas, which had always worked before, were useless this time. Mu En completely ignored him.

This was already an unknown number of times he had repented.

Mu En was truly heartbroken!

In the end, Mu En did not relent, only telling Xuan Lao to guard the library door and calm down for a while.

At least when the academy faced a crisis, there would still be a Level 98 Super Douluo to hold the fort.

One day later.

After flying non-stop, and with Shrek Academy being very close to the Star Dou Great Forest, Yu Daoyun and his group only needed one day to reach the Star Dou Great Forest.

Yu Daoyun landed steadily, gazing at the lush, verdant Soul Beast forest with a smile.

Yan Shaozhe stood in the sky and said seriously, "We need to go deep into the mixed zone, so all of you be prepared. This might be a long battle, and no one is allowed to slack off."

Xian Lin'er added, "Ruoruo, Lexuan, you two protect the junior disciple, understand?"

The junior disciple she mentioned was naturally Yu Daoyun.

He was a student Mu En cared about, and no accidents could happen to him. However, considering the situation, Xian Lin'er had to phrase it this way.

Zhang Lexuan's eyes curved into crescents, and she smiled, "Don't worry, Dean. I will protect the junior disciple well."

Han Ruoruo didn't speak, but her attitude said it all.

Afterward, the Soul Hunting Squad Leader led them straight into the mixed zone, searching for ten-thousand-year Soul Beasts.

Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er were responsible for protecting the students and finding Soul Beasts, respectively.

Ma Xiaotao's sixth Soul Ring required a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast, and Yu Daoyun also needed one.

Therefore, they had to hunt two ten-thousand-year Soul Beasts this time, one of which possessed the Golden Bloodline, requiring the two Deans to act personally.

At this moment, Yu Daoyun was tightly surrounded by two senior disciples.

Zhang Lexuan turned around, her clear, watery eyes looking at him, and whispered, "Junior disciple, thank you for that matter. Senior disciple will protect you well."

"What matter? I don't understand," Yu Daoyun pretended not to know.

Zhang Lexuan raised an eyebrow, thinking, You're playing games with me, kid.

I was the champion captain of the competition two terms ago, how could I not see through your little tricks?

But since the junior disciple had this kind of preference, Zhang Lexuan was willing to indulge him. She leaned down and gave Yu Daoyun a fierce kiss, letting out a soft hum.

Yu Daoyun's cheeks flushed slightly, and he froze.

Han Ruoruo's mouth formed an 'O' shape. She pointed at the two of them with her finger and said incredulously, "Lexuan, you... you two..."

Zhang Lexuan rolled her eyes and scolded, "What 'you two'? Isn't it normal for a senior disciple to like a junior disciple? Besides, a kiss won't get you pregnant. Ruoruo, what are you thinking? I have a different kind of affection."

"I don't believe you! You have ulterior motives! In my opinion, you're stubborn. How many junior disciples want to get close to you, but you never give them a chance?" Han Ruoruo said coquettishly.

Hearing this, Zhang Lexuan silently bit her lip and looked at the innocent-looking junior disciple.

Yes!

She had always been a very stubborn person, adhering to her principles.

But seeing how good Beibei and Tang Ya were, she knew that was impossible.

Yu Daoyun had told her that people should live for themselves once, and that sentence had touched her heart.

It wasn't until Mu En apologized to her that Zhang Lexuan let go of her stubbornness regarding Beibei and began to treat Beibei like a son.

A child bride is a child bride. It's fine to be a child bride to Yu Daoyun!

The principle is the same anyway. She hadn't broken her promise; at least she had chosen a very good person.

With that thought, Zhang Lexuan scooped up Yu Daoyun and gave him another few "smacks."

Finally, I feel better!

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