Connections

"We won! We won!"

After watching the entire Heaven Dou Team lose their ability to fight, Xu Xiaoyan gripped the Star Wheel Ice Staff and hopped about excitedly. She hurried forward, wanting to give Yun Qianzhao a big hug, but Yun Qianyue stopped her halfway.

But a hug was a hug, no matter who it was with!

Xu Xiaoyan clung tightly to Yun Qianyue and cried excitedly, "Auntie Qianyue, we won! We beat a Soul King!"

Seeing Xu Xiaoyan hug Yun Qianyue, Xie Xie felt a wave of envy and jealousy.

Tang Wulin gazed at The Twins and sighed with deep feeling. "Auntie Qianzhao and Auntie Qianyue really are powerful!"

Hearing this, Na'er turned to him and smiled. "Brother, you're amazing too!"

Reassured by Na'er, Tang Wulin smiled and nodded. "We're all amazing! But, Xie Xie, next time we absolutely can't let Auntie Qianyue and the others stand in front of us!"

Tang Wulin assumed that Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue had taken on all six opponents because they were worried he and the others couldn't handle them. If Yun Qianzhao had known, he could only have said Tang Wulin was overthinking it.

Tianlian Douluo walked onto the platform with a dark expression, but soon his face was as bright as a spring breeze. Seeing how quickly his mood had changed, The Twins couldn't help thinking that, as expected, a leader of a major power was no ordinary person.

A healing-type Soul Master came over to examine the Black Tortoise Soul King. Only after confirming that the shield had been broken without damaging his Martial Soul did they finally relax.

With the healer's treatment, he soon recovered.

"Truly worthy of the Shrek Seven Devils! Your talents are beyond imagination!" Tianlian Douluo gazed at The Twins and the group behind them, including Tang Wulin, and spoke with a sigh.

Yun Qianzhao cupped his hands toward Tianlian Douluo and apologized with a smile. "Sorry, it was part of the academy's assessment. I hope you'll forgive us, Your Eminence."

Tianlian Douluo waved his hand. "I'm not so petty! If I'm going to be angry, it'll be with Shrek Academy, not you!"

What was the point of holding it against children?

But Tianlian Douluo soon changed the subject. "I'm curious: what were those weapons you used just now? Even I found them astonishing. Could you tell me?"

At his question, The Twins fell silent, furrowing their brows as they considered it.

Seeing this, Tianlian Douluo smiled and waved his hand. "Of course, if it's inconvenient, you don't have to tell me."

Looking at the smile on his face, Yun Qianzhao suddenly took a step forward. "I'll tell you alone."

"Hm?"

Tianlian Douluo was taken aback. Seeing Yun Qianzhao smile at him, he couldn't help feeling even more favorably disposed toward him. "All right! This can be our little secret."

It wasn't really much of a secret. As Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue gradually made a name for themselves across the continent, everyone would eventually learn that their weapons had been forged by Zhen Hua himself through Heavenly Forging.

But for now, it was well worth earning the goodwill of a Super Douluo in exchange.

After deciding to gradually distance themselves from Shrek Academy, The Twins needed to earn the goodwill of more people—in other words, to expand their network! They had to make more connections!

This assessment trip was the perfect opportunity.

When Tianlian Douluo learned from Yun Qianzhao that their weapons were of the Heavenly Forging level, he was so astounded that he could barely hide it. He stared at the two of them in disbelief.

"You two... truly are geniuses!"

After a long moment, those were finally the words he managed to force out.

To have Heavenly Forging weapons at their age meant the two before him must hold a high position within Shrek Academy! They might even be disciples of one of its higher-ups!

Wait...

They used spears...

Yun Ming? Could they be Yun Ming's disciples?

Tianlian Douluo's expression shifted again and again, his thoughts churning like a storm had swept through his mind.

Few people knew of The Twins' existence outside a handful of major powers. Although Tianlian Douluo was the headmaster of Heaven Dou Advanced Soul Master Academy and a Super Douluo, he still wasn't important enough to know about them.

But he had already guessed!

The Yun surname, their youth, their talent, their status as homeroom teachers, and now weapons made through Heavenly Forging! He'd believe it if someone told him Shrek Academy had already chosen them as the next Sea God Pavilion Master!

"Please stay at the academy. I'll have someone make the arrangements! As your host, I must make sure to treat you well these next few days..." Tianlian Douluo beamed at them.

The Twins wanted to expand their network, and Tianlian Douluo was eager to build a good relationship with them. This time, both sides were eager to meet halfway.

Tang Wulin and the others came up behind The Twins. Yun Qianyue shook her head and apologized to Tianlian Douluo. "Sorry, Your Eminence! We're in a hurry, so I'm afraid we can't stay long."

"In a hurry?"

Tianlian Douluo was taken aback, then quickly understood what Yun Qianyue meant.

Yun Qianyue continued, "But we can stay for a day or two! We're lodging not far from your academy. I'll give you the address."

Tianlian Douluo laughed heartily, feeling even more warmly toward the young girl. "Wonderful, wonderful! Once I've taken care of things at the academy, I'll show you around Heaven Dou City! With ten thousand years of history, Heaven Dou has some lovely sights!"

The group stayed at Heaven Dou Advanced Soul Master Academy for the time being. The members of the Heaven Dou Team came over, looking at Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue with the respect due to the strong.

Their opponents were younger and less powerful, yet they had completely crushed the team! And they'd done it even though the team had been boosted by the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, the greatest auxiliary-type tool Martial Soul in the world!

They were no ordinary geniuses.

The team had realized from Tianlian Douluo's conversation with The Twins that their weapons were unusual, but no matter how special a weapon was, someone still had to wield it, didn't they?

A loss was a loss!

The two sides exchanged contact information. The Heaven Dou Team's captain shook Yun Qianzhao's hand and said with a smile, "Let's have another match if we get the chance! We'll train hard and make sure we're not as helpless as we were today!"

"Sure!" Yun Qianzhao nodded.

"Come on, I'll show you around the academy! It may not be as big as Shrek Academy, but I promise there are sights here you've never seen!"

Friendships between young people formed quickly. Though they'd only just fought, both sides soon put their grievances aside.

Watching everyone fuss over The Twins, Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan narrowed their eyes, sensing danger approaching.

"They're way too enthusiastic."

Xie Xie followed behind Tang Wulin and muttered under his breath. Xu Xiaoyan nodded in agreement. "Exactly! That Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Soul King is standing way too close to Auntie Qianzhao!"

"Boss... Vice Captain!"

Xie Xie called out to Tang Wulin again. Seeing him look down as he fiddled with his Soul Communicator, Xie Xie couldn't help asking, "Who are you messaging?"

"Gu Yue. I'm telling her we just won our first arena match."