Yu Xiaogang's Face Turned Ashen

Yu Xiaogang frowned deeply, his eyes filled with unquestionable opposition.

"Lin Chuan, you're being reckless!"

"I've researched Whale Rubber. Aside from being an obscene aphrodisiac, there's no record of it raising the limit of Spirit Rings!"

"Eating something like that carelessly will only damage their foundations!"

He stared at the glue blocks giving off a fishy stench, his eyes full of disgust.

There was no such claim in his theoretical system.

Since he did not know about it, it had to be wrong.

Lin Chuan did not even glance at him and merely said calmly:

"Grandmaster, just because your books don't mention it doesn't mean it doesn't exist in this world."

Before his words had even faded, Lin Chuan flipped his palm.

Boom!

A golden flame resembling a miniature sun suddenly rose!

Golden Crow Flame!

The terrifying heat instantly warped the air indoors.

Ma Hongjun, who was standing nearby, fell onto the ground in fright.

Under everyone's shocked gazes, Lin Chuan tossed several chunks of Whale Rubber into the flames.

The heat, enough to melt steel in an instant, became incomparably docile under Lin Chuan's control.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—

Black smoke rose. Those were the impurities and foul stench being removed.

Only moments later, the flames dispersed.

The dark-yellow, foul-smelling glue blocks had vanished.

In their place was a large mass of golden, crystalline gel.

It floated in midair, radiating a vast aura of life.

The entire room fell silent.

Yu Xiaogang opened his mouth, but the words lodged in his throat. His old face flushed the color of pig liver.

That miraculous control over fire.

And that Whale Rubber which had clearly undergone a qualitative transformation.

Had slapped him hard across the face.

"Divide it up and eat it."

Lin Chuan casually waved his hand.

The golden stream split into seven, flying precisely toward the Shrek Seven Devils.

Everyone caught their Whale Rubber, though they were still somewhat doubtful.

After all, that stench from earlier and Dai Mubai's reaction had left too deep an impression.

"I'll go first!"

Tang San did not hesitate at all. He picked up the Whale Rubber and swallowed it in one bite.

In his heart, Brother Lin Chuan would never harm him.

Since his brother said it was a treasure, then it was a treasure!

Even if it were poison, if his brother told him to eat it, there had to be a reason for it to temper his poison-resistant body!

This was Tang San's top-tier ability to talk himself into things.

Seeing Tang San's decisiveness, Lin Chuan nodded in satisfaction.

He had not eaten any himself because he was waiting for the system's feedback.

Once Tang San ate it, there was a high chance it would trigger the system's return.

What the system gave him would surely be several times better than this Thousand-Year Whale Glue.

As Tang San swallowed it, warmth instantly spread through his entire body.

Right after that, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others gritted their teeth and swallowed theirs as well.

The next second, everyone's eyes lit up.

There was none of the imagined fishiness. It melted the moment it entered their mouths.

It turned into a gentle yet domineering warm current.

It wildly nourished every part of their bodies.

Their bones grew hot, and their muscles tightened.

The sensation of being filled with strength was even more obvious than gaining a level of Soul Power!

"So hot! Such powerful energy!"

Ma Hongjun's face was flushed red as he excitedly waved his fist.

"I feel like I could kill a cow right now!"

Seeing the delighted expressions of the Shrek Seven Devils.

Lin Chuan turned to look at the dumbfounded Yu Xiaogang, his tone calm.

"Grandmaster, facts speak louder than words."

"Can your unchanging theories make them stronger, or are tangible heavenly treasures like this more useful?"

"And one more thing: they bought this with money they earned by risking their lives. It has nothing to do with you."

Yu Xiaogang's face turned ashen, his fists tightly clenched.

Yet he could not utter a single word in rebuttal.

That humiliation of being publicly judged.

Made him want to crawl into a crack in the ground.

Tang San did not know how to comfort Yu Xiaogang now either. After all, a teacher needed to be knowledgeable.

His teacher's knowledge in this area really needed some updating!

"Teacher Lin!"

Feeling the changes in her body, Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled.

"This stuff is incredibly effective! If we could purchase it in large quantities..."

As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the first thing she thought of was a business opportunity!

Lin Chuan shook his head. "The first use has the best effect. It will diminish afterward."

"Even so, it's more than enough!"

Ning Rongrong said seriously:

"This is a strategic resource!"

"Teacher Lin, if you let me report the method of using this Whale Rubber to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we're willing to pay an enormous intelligence fee!"

"Even if we don't use something like this, we can't let rival sects monopolize it!"

Hearing this, everyone admired Lin Chuan even more.

Something he had casually brought out had actually made the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, one of the upper three sects, take it so seriously.

Flender, listening from the side, practically drooled. His eyes had turned red with envy.

How many Gold Soul Coins would that be?!

After consuming the Whale Rubber and gaining a huge boost in strength, the Shrek Seven Devils became overconfident again.

"Teacher Zhao! We want to challenge you!"

This time, it was a true challenge.

On the training field, dust flew everywhere.

Zhao Wuji activated his Martial Soul Avatar, seven rings gleaming.

Yet even so, he was sweating profusely.

How had these little brats become so strong?

Even under Gravity Squeeze.

Dai Mubai and Tang San could still organize effective counterattacks.

They even forced him to use his Martial Soul Avatar to suppress them.

This time was different from last time. He had barely held back at all!

He had used almost his full strength!

After the battle ended, Zhao Wuji rubbed his sore arms.

Looking at the seven little monsters lying on the ground, he secretly marveled:

This rate of growth was simply terrifying.

What kind of miraculous pill had Lin Chuan fed them?

Over the next month, under Lin Chuan's leadership, the Shrek Seven Devils once again swept through the Soto Grand Arena.

With Lin Chuan's guidance and the leap in physique brought by the Whale Rubber.

They won match after match without suspense, earning their Gold Fighting Soul Badges and accumulating a small fortune.

The name "Shrek Seven Devils" thoroughly resounded throughout Suotuo City.

However, Lin Chuan was not satisfied.

"Suotuo City is too small. The opponents here can no longer keep up with the pace of your progress."

"And no one is willing to fight you anymore!"

In the meeting room, Lin Chuan tapped the table and announced a new plan:

"Pack your things. I'm taking you away from the academy for a practical combat journey."

"Towering trees cannot grow in a greenhouse. You need to see real storms."

"I disagree!"

Yu Xiaogang slammed his hand on the table and rose again.

He had only just adapted to the current rhythm.

He was preparing to show off his theoretical teachings, yet Lin Chuan wanted to take everyone away again?

"What they need most right now is a stable environment!"

"They need to systematically study Martial Soul theory and consolidate their foundations!"

"The outside world is full of uncertainties and dangers. What if they encounter a powerful enemy?"

"You're being irresponsible with their lives!"

Lin Chuan glanced at him, without even the interest to argue.

He ignored him outright.

Lin Chuan turned to the others. "Go pack your luggage. We leave tomorrow morning."

"Yes, Teacher Lin!"

The seven devils did not hesitate in the slightest. They excitedly ran off to pack.

Yu Xiaogang stood frozen in place. Looking at the empty office, he trembled with fury.

Being completely ignored like this hurt more than killing him.

At dusk, in Suotuo City.

While the Shrek group was still immersed in the improvements brought by the Whale Rubber.

Lin Chuan came alone to Suotuo City's auction house.

As he passed a corner piled with miscellaneous items.

His gaze was drawn to something black and grimy, resembling a stone.