Yan Shaozhe's Attention

While Jiang Nannan secretly watched Yang Jian, Yang Jian was sizing her up too.

Just as the original story described, although Jiang Nannan was only twelve, she had a slender, well-proportioned figure. Her golden hair fell in large waves down her back, her skin was fair as snow, and her eyes were like a pool of clear water. She also had an elegant, gentle air about her that easily stirred a man's desire to protect her.

"It was nothing. Just a small favor."

Yang Jian shook his head, but didn't say anything like, "You don't need to pay me back."

After all, even if he had, Jiang Nannan's pride and temperament meant she wouldn't have agreed.

"What's your name? Which class are you in? Shall we go to the dorm together?"

It seemed Tang Ya had noticed Jiang Nannan's unease. She took Jiang Nannan's hand with easy familiarity and said warmly, "We're all classmates, and we'll be studying together at Shrek Academy from now on. Of course we should help each other out, so don't feel too bad about it."

"Even if he hadn't paid your tuition, I would have."

That was a lie.

Yang Jian glanced at Tang Ya but didn't call her out.

In truth, Tang Ya wasn't rich either.

Although Tang Ya was now the head of the Tang Sect, the sect was little more than an empty shell. Her parents had died in a battle some time ago, and hardly anyone bought Hidden Weapons from the Tang Sect anymore. Tang Ya's savings were probably about on par with Jiang Nannan's.

Even if she had more than Jiang Nannan, it wouldn't be by much.

After introducing themselves, Ye Qingyuan, Tang Ya, and Jiang Nannan walked at the front, while Yang Jian and Bei Bei fell a few steps behind them.

Meanwhile,

a distinguished guest arrived at Sea God Pavilion.

Yan Shaozhe, the dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department, led an exceptionally youthful-looking woman into Sea God Pavilion.

"The last time I saw you, you were still a little girl. I can't believe more than ten years have passed in a flash, and you've already become a Titled Douluo."

Yan Shaozhe glanced back at her from time to time, his tone filled with unspoken amazement and regret.

To become a Titled Douluo at her age made her a rare genius even at Shrek Academy. The only pity was that she hadn't graduated from Shrek Academy and had no connection to it.

"Dean Yan, you certainly have a good memory."

"Haha, I'm old now, so I do have trouble remembering things. But you gave me quite a scare back then. Shrek Academy nearly got knocked out of the Soul Master Tournament because of you. Of course I'd remember you vividly."

Yan Shaozhe laughed heartily, then turned to look at this newly ascended Titled Douluo.

Bai Yu didn't take up the conversation. She merely tugged at the corner of her mouth before taking dozens of jade bottles from her Storage Soul Tool and setting them on the table in front of her.

"Dean Yan, these are the Xuanqing Pills your Shrek Academy ordered. They were all personally refined by my teacher, and there are fifty bottles in total. Since you're a regular customer, I'll give you a ten-percent discount. You only need to pay me four million five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins."

At Bai Yu's words, Yan Shaozhe's attention immediately shifted to the fifty bottles of Xuanqing Pills in front of him.

"They were all personally refined by Medicine Immortal Douluo?"

Yan Shaozhe couldn't help exclaiming.

Xuanqing Pills came from the Star Luo Empire Offering Hall. In the entire Soul Master World, only Medicine Immortal Douluo Wang Xian'er, deputy hall master of the Offering Hall, and the Soul Masters under her command could refine them.

These pills could heal injuries, improve one's constitution, restore Soul Power, and even increase it by a small amount. Their effects were so astonishing that even Elder Zhuang, a Sea God Pavilion Elder with the Tree of Life Martial Soul, had often marveled at them.

But production of the pills was always limited. In past years, they could order twenty bottles at most. Why were there so many this time?

As if she'd noticed Yan Shaozhe's confusion, Bai Yu explained, "My teacher recently found a promising child, so she made a few more."

"Oh?"

Yan Shaozhe murmured, a thoughtful look appearing on his face.

Medicine Immortal Douluo Wang Xian'er was known as the greatest healing Soul Master on the continent, and she had always been extremely particular about her students. To date, Bai Yu was the only one she had taken on. He hadn't expected her to find another promising child after several decades.

"Don't worry, Dean Yan. You don't have to fear that your Shrek Academy team will lose this time, because the child has already come to Shrek Academy to enroll and become a student. As for me, protecting him is my task. Delivering the pills is just something I'm doing on the side."

Yan Shaozhe hadn't even had time to deny the first part of Bai Yu's remark about worrying that Shrek Academy would lose before the latter half caught his attention.

"So Shrek Academy has taken in another promising child this year?"

"More precisely, there's more than one promising child. Elder Ye's great-granddaughter has also come to Shrek Academy."

Yan Shaozhe froze slightly at that.

Elder Ye's great-granddaughter?

At the mention of Elder Ye, Yan Shaozhe's expression turned noticeably more solemn.

Azure Luan Douluo Ye Yu, head of the Star Luo Empire Offering Hall, was a Level 97 Power Attack System Super Douluo and the oldest and strongest person in the Star Luo Empire. He was a peer of Xuan Zi from Shrek Academy and Du Busi, the master of the Body Sect—top powerhouses of the same era.

Even Yan Shaozhe was only a junior in his presence.

More importantly, with Medicine Immortal Douluo Wang Xian'er there, Elder Ye was still in excellent health. Perhaps he could even advance further in the future.

"No wonder they sent a Titled Douluo like you to protect them in secret."

Yan Shaozhe's interest grew, and a curious glint appeared in his eyes. "What are the two children's names?"

Bai Yu didn't answer, simply keeping her head lowered.

At the sight of this, several dark lines appeared on Yan Shaozhe's forehead.

I'm asking you a question. Why do you keep looking down at your Xuanqing Pills?

I'm the dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department. Do you really think I'd stiff you on the money?

"It's only four million five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins, isn't it? I'll pay you right now! Now will you tell me the names of those two children?"

Only after taking a card from Yan Shaozhe did Bai Yu nod. "The child my teacher found outside is called Yang Jian. Elder Ye's great-granddaughter is called Ye Qingyuan."

"Yang Jian and Ye Qingyuan, huh... I'll keep an eye on those two children. I'm quite curious about anyone Medicine Immortal Douluo values so highly."

"There's one more thing."

As she spoke, Bai Yu's expression grew more serious. "My teacher went through all kinds of ancient texts, hoping to find a way to treat Elder Mu. Unfortunately... she was still powerless. The best she can do is help sustain him. She can't cure him completely."

At that, Yan Shaozhe's face filled with sorrow.

Although he hadn't held much hope that Elder Mu could be completely cured, hearing the greatest healing Soul Master on the continent say the same thing still left his heart aching with sorrow.