Douluo Chat Group: They're All Addicted to Gossiping

Even with the combat capability gained from a Spirit Bone skill, her frail constitution made it impossible for her to charge into the fray like a Power Attack System Spirit Master.

"Should I... ask Brother Group Leader?"

As this thought surfaced, Ye Lingling's fair cheeks flushed slightly.

She was introverted and suffered from social anxiety; she rarely initiated conversations with others. Even within the academy, Dugu Yan was the only person she could truly talk to.

She hesitated for a moment before tentatively double-tapping Li Yuan's avatar, preparing to tag him.

"Huh? I can actually private message him?"

She was surprised to find that a chat interface exclusive to her and Li Yuan had popped up.

Private Chat Interface.

[Ice-Snow Smart: Brother Group Leader, what kind of ability do you think is best to create for a Spirit Bone skill? (Cautious)]

Li Yuan was in the middle of cultivation when the sudden notification in his mind forced him to stop.

Private chat?

How did she discover that?

Li Yuan hadn't told anyone about the private chat function; he had intended to announce it to everyone in a few days.

Forget it, he would just attribute it to her being clever and quick-witted.

"I can only say, she truly lives up to the name 'Ice-Snow Smart'..."

Li Yuan chuckled, gaining a new appreciation for the girl's keen observational skills.

[Li Yuan: Create whatever ability you lack the most. For example, if you are a Power Attack System and lack speed, choose Teleportation. If you are an Agility Attack System, choose an Invisibility spirit skill. If you are a Healing System Spirit Master... you could try 'Poisonous Healing'.]

[Ice-Snow Smart: What is Poisonous Healing? (Tilts head in confusion)]

[Li Yuan: Exactly what it sounds like. For instance, your healing spirit skill could appear to be treating an opponent, giving them the illusion that their wounds are recovering, while in reality, you are injecting a special toxin into their body to continuously drain their vitality and spirit power. Give them hope first, then despair. It's about killing the body and crushing the spirit—do you understand? (Evil grin)]

[Ice-Snow Smart:!!! (Eyes wide, as if a door to a new world had been opened)]

Ye Lingling stared at Li Yuan's description, completely stunned.

Healing spirit skills could be played like this?!

Healing on the surface, poisoning in reality?

Give the opponent the hope that "I am saving you," then deliver a fatal blow when they are at their most unguarded?

This... this is too insidious... oh no, too brilliant!

She felt a sudden sense of enlightenment, deeply shaken.

So, a Support System Spirit Master could have such a "vicious" side!

Wait!

Is this something a proper Healing System Spirit Master should be doing?

Shouldn't the goal of a Healing System Spirit Master be to save the world and help others?

Ye Lingling, coming to her senses, looked at Li Yuan in the group chat with a changed expression.

She felt that even the darkest Evil God on the continent would probably have to kowtow to Li Yuan.

If Satan woke up from a nap, he'd be demoted to second place.

After all, what kind of normal person could come up with such a twisted move?

A human couldn't—or at least, shouldn't.

No!

Ye Lingling suddenly thought of another angle and muttered to herself: "Could Brother Group Leader mean that as long as my Poisonous Healing is strong enough, I can stop conflicts before they even happen?"

"If I do that, who would even need healing? If no one dares to fight, then there's no need for healing, right?"

Ye Lingling's eyes lit up. She understood!

She truly understood!

[Li Yuan: By the way, tell the others in the group about the private chat function later. I have things to do, I'm off.]

[Ice-Snow Smart: Understood, thank you Brother Group Leader! (Hands pressed together in gratitude)]

Having resolved the doubts in her heart, Ye Lingling was in a great mood.

She thought about it and decided she couldn't just ask for free, so she opened the Red Packet function and carefully selected a gift.

[A Red Packet from Ice-Snow Smart!]

[Li Yuan:???]

[Ice-Snow Smart: Um... thank you for the advice, Brother Group Leader. Inside the Red Packet is a thousand-year Blood-Coagulation Grass. Although it might not be worth much, it's a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it!]

Ye Lingling felt a bit nervous, terrified of being rejected or having her gift looked down upon as too meager.

In her view, while a thousand-year spirit herb was precious, it still didn't seem to carry enough weight compared to Brother Group Leader's guidance.

Chapter 29 Hu Liena: I will never eat Bamboo Shoots Fried with Meat again [Second Update]

On the other side.

Notting Academy.

Li Yuan's mouth twitched.

A thousand-year spirit herb?

You call this low value?

For the first time, Li Yuan felt a deep sense of doubt regarding his own values.

Could it be... that every single one of these female members in his group was a hidden heiress?!

One had to know, a thousand-year-level spirit herb was something that had a price but no market in the outside world.

Every time one appeared, it would be snapped up at an astronomical price by major powers like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect or Martial Soul Hall, never reaching the hands of ordinary soul masters.

A thousand-year Blood-Coagulation Grass—this was top-tier stuff for strengthening the physique.

"Tsk, it seems I'll have to treat these wealthy ladies better from now on... If it means I get to sleep with the Pope, drive luxury cars, and live in mansions, I'm all for it!"

Li Yuan silently accepted the red packet, then decisively went offline.

Crunch.

He shoved the blood-red Blood-Coagulation Grass, which emitted a rich medicinal fragrance, straight into his mouth, chewed it a few times, and swallowed.

A warm current instantly rose from his stomach, flowing into his limbs and bones, beginning to strengthen his muscles and flesh.

[Ice-Snow Smart: Everyone, I discovered a new feature. If you double-tap the Group Leader's avatar, you can start a private chat!]

[Richest Little Heiress of Heaven Dou: For real? I'm going to try it! (Rubbing hands excitedly)]

[Loves Eating Carrots: I'll try it too!]

[Viper-Hearted Big Sister: Oh? There's a feature like this?]

In an instant, the "hidden gems" of the group began double-tapping Li Yuan's avatar one after another, initiating "harassment private chat" mode.

As for Li Yuan, under the influence of the medicinal power, he closed his eyes and focused, absorbing the spirit herb gifted by the heiress with all his might.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Rongrong sent several messages in a row without receiving a response from Li Yuan, and her small mouth immediately pouted enough to hang an oil bottle.

"Big idiot Group Leader! Ignoring me again!"

She stomped her feet in anger, and in a fit of pique... she got even angrier.

"Hmph! I'm done with you all! This young lady is going out to clear her head!"

The more Ning Rongrong thought about it, the angrier she became, and she decided to go out for some fresh air.

She quickly changed into a light dress, pulled cute white socks over her straight, slender jade legs, stepped into her little leather shoes, and prepared to head into the city to relax and see if there were any interesting new things.

Just as she reached the vicinity of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's main hall, she suddenly heard the whispers of two sect disciples coming from around the corner.

"Did you hear? There's a 'Shrek Academy' over in Suotuo City that's about to start enrollment!"

"Is that the academy that claims to only accept monsters? I heard the requirements are incredibly perverted—they only recruit super geniuses under thirteen with soul power over level twenty!"

"That's right! And I heard... students who graduate from there are directly granted the title of Viscount by the Empire!"

Shrek Academy?

Only accepts monsters?

Graduation equals a Viscount title?

Ning Rongrong's ears immediately perked up, her curiosity instantly exploding.

It sounded... actually quite fun?

At the very least, it was much more interesting than staying in the sect and listening to those boring theory classes every day!

Her eyes darted around, and she tiptoed back the way she came, pretending she hadn't heard a thing.

Little did she know, the two disciples who had been "chatting" caught a glimpse of her retreating back and exchanged a smile.

Then, with tacit understanding, they turned and headed toward the inner cabinet of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Sect Master, the task you ordered has been completed."

"Mm, how was Rongrong's reaction?"

Ning Feng sat upright in the main seat, sipping fragrant tea, his tone calm.

"The Young Miss seems... very interested in Shrek Academy."

One disciple replied respectfully.

"Good, you may withdraw."