Dragon Granny and Meng Yiran

"A draw?"

Zhao Wuji was shocked; he knew that person's strength all too well.

He never imagined that Ye Xuan could actually fight to a draw.

"Time to rest."

Ye Xuan stood up, turned, and walked away.

The next day.

They left that place and continued to head deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest.

Along the way, they encountered all sorts of soul beasts, and Tang San acted as the team's encyclopedia, explaining these creatures to everyone.

This made Ye Xuan sigh inwardly: "Yu Xiaogang has spent his whole life studying martial souls and soul beasts; the knowledge in this area is truly incomparable to the books Flender possesses."

As for Xiao Wu, she was clearly not herself after encountering these soul beasts.

It was evident that seeing these creatures gave her a sense of "the rabbit dying and the fox grieving."

Ye Xuan didn't pay much attention to it; his mind was focused more on the soul beasts themselves throughout the journey.

In Ye Xuan's view, these soul beasts and soul masters were simply different paths leading to the same destination.

He could see the same utilization of soul power in these beasts that he could in himself, and naturally, he could learn from their strengths.

And so, as they continued to venture deeper.

Unsurprisingly, they encountered a thousand-year Cockscomb Serpent that had been driven their way.

Tang San and the others joined forces, and with a final move from Zhao Wuji, they easily captured the thousand-year Cockscomb Serpent.

Seeing the miserable state of the captured Cockscomb Serpent, a visible sadness appeared on Xiao Wu's face.

Tang San whispered to comfort her.

Zhao Wuji handed a knife to Oscar, preparing for him to make the kill.

Just as he was about to act, a hoarse voice suddenly rang out.

"Stop!"

Hearing the sound, everyone looked over.

They saw an old woman and a young girl walking out.

The old woman was in her sixties or seventies, with a head of white hair, yet she looked remarkably vigorous.

She held a snake-headed staff, and six rings flickered beneath her feet.

The young girl had short, ear-length hair and wore a sleek, tight-fitting outfit that hugged her curvaceous figure. Her deep brown eyes were currently fixed on the Cockscomb Serpent held by Zhao Wuji.

She held a smaller version of the snake-headed staff, and two hundred-year rings glowed on her body.

As they approached and saw the soul rings on Zhao Wuji, they were clearly startled.

"A Soul Saint? Damn it, it's actually a Soul Saint."

When Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang saw Zhao Wuji's soul rings, her heart sank, but she maintained a composed expression.

"What is it?" Zhao Wuji looked at her and said with some displeasure.

After all, being interrupted while his student was about to absorb a soul ring naturally wouldn't put him in a good mood.

"Respected Soul Saint, we have been hunting this Cockscomb Serpent all the way here. You must have noticed it was already injured. This beast's soul ring is a perfect match for my granddaughter. I hope Your Excellency the Soul Saint can yield this soul ring to her," Chao Tianxiang explained.

Hearing this, Zhao Wuji sneered: "May I ask for the senior's honorable name?"

Zhao Wuji used the term "senior" naturally, out of respect for her age.

"I dare not claim the title of senior. I am Chao Tianxiang. Thanks to the kindness of friends in the soul master world, I have been given the title of Snake Granny. My husband, Meng Shu, is known as the Dragon Duke. This soul beast is the third soul ring I am hunting for my granddaughter. These young people beside you should not yet be at level 30, so they cannot absorb this thousand-year soul ring," Chao Tianxiang said.

In her view, these students from Shrek Academy were so young that even if their talent matched her granddaughter's, it was impossible for them to have reached level 30 at such an age.

Oscar wanted to say he was level 30, but Zhao Wuji raised his hand to stop him.

He cupped his hands toward Chao Tianxiang and said: "So it is the senior Snake Granny."

His initial use of "senior" had been a mere courtesy, but he hadn't expected her to actually be one.

Although Chao Tianxiang's strength was inferior to his, the Dragon Duke was a Contra, and he couldn't afford to provoke him.

Even though Ye Xuan was in the group, and that Contra would certainly be no match for Ye Xuan, Zhao Wuji didn't know if Ye Xuan would be willing to intervene.

If he caused trouble and Ye Xuan refused to act in the end, it would be a difficult situation.

Everyone knew that the Dragon and Snake couple never strayed far from each other, and he dared not gamble on Meng Shu's absence.

Seeing Zhao Wuji's attitude soften, Chao Tianxiang grew a bit arrogant.

She knew her husband's reputation was still effective.

She also asked politely: "May I ask for the Soul Saint's honorable name?"

"I am Zhao Wuji." Zhao Wuji's tone softened slightly.

"So it is the Immovable Wisdom King. I was wondering how I could have encountered such a young Soul Saint," Chao Tianxiang complimented.

"You are too kind. My reputation is notorious, hardly comparable to the Peerless Dragon and Snake. I have retired to a quiet life to teach some students, and I brought them here today to obtain a spirit ring. I did not expect to run into a senior like yourself."

Zhao Wuji intentionally spoke of his own notoriety; in truth, he was warning Chao Tianxiang not to think she could use her husband's reputation to pressure him. He had been a reckless man in the past.

"I am older than you, so I will take the liberty of calling you Brother Zhao. This Cockscomb Serpent is exceptionally important to my granddaughter. If Brother Zhao is willing to yield it, I will certainly keep it in mind and will surely repay you in the future," Chao Tianxiang said.

"I am afraid that is not possible. My student is also in great need of this Cockscomb Serpent," Zhao Wuji refused directly.

At this moment, Zhao Wuji was also sensing his surroundings, but he did not detect the presence of any powerful experts.

The Dragon Duke should not be nearby, so he certainly could not yield the serpent.

While the two were still beating around the bush, Meng Yiran could no longer hold back.

She said quite arrogantly, "We discovered this Cockscomb Serpent first, and we were the ones who wounded it; otherwise, how could you have obtained it so easily? Hand it over to us immediately, or we will not be polite to you."

Ye Xuan watched the two sides arguing from the sidelines and shook his head inwardly. The efficiency was far too low.

He said directly to Zhao Wuji, "Old Zhao, you caught this serpent, so what is there to discuss? If they want it, let them prove they have the ability to take it."

"Young Master Ye is right. I understand." As soon as Zhao Wuji heard these words from Ye Xuan, he knew that Ye Xuan was going to support him.

Consequently, he said directly to Chao Tianxiang, "If you want it, Senior, defeat me, and I will naturally yield."

"Hmm?" Chao Tianxiang's expression darkened, and she could not help but glance toward Ye Xuan.

She was quite concerned by the way Ye Xuan had addressed Zhao Wuji just now.

Old Zhao.

Not Teacher.

Seeing that Ye Xuan was so young, she had assumed he was also one of Zhao Wuji's students.

But now it appeared that not only was he not a teacher, but Zhao Wuji was also extremely respectful toward him, addressing him as Young Master.

Furthermore, after Ye Xuan urged him, Zhao Wuji's attitude had shifted immediately.

She asked Ye Xuan, "May I ask how this young master is addressed? Which sect are you from?"

In her imagination, only those young masters from the Upper Three Sects could make someone like the Immovable Wisdom King, Zhao Wuji, so respectful.

"Ye Xuan, no sect or faction. There is no need to probe me. Take your people and leave here immediately; let us not waste each other's time," Ye Xuan said.

"No sect or faction, yet you dare to be so arrogant?" Meng Yiran shouted angrily.