Level Fifty

After a day of travel, the group finally returned to Shrek Academy once more.

Over the past two days, Su Ge had also finished digesting that seventy-thousand-year Whale Rubber. His Soul Power Level successfully broke through to level forty-seven and was approaching level forty-eight.

However, this left only one eighty-thousand-year Whale Rubber in his stock. Though its age was high enough, it still fell just short of pushing him to level fifty.

Fortunately, he had anticipated this. When he had ordered Whale Rubber last time, he had made another arrangement with the shop owner for high-grade Whale Rubber.

Thus, upon returning to Suotuo City, he received several pieces of ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber, including one that was sixty thousand years old.

"With these added in, it should be about enough."

Looking at the Whale Rubber in hand, Su Ge settled the remaining payment with the owner. However, he did not place another order, because after absorbing this batch of Whale Rubber, he would not be staying here any longer.

After returning to Shrek Academy, he went back to his dormitory and entered seclusion, putting all his effort into refining the medicinal effects within the Whale Rubber. While strengthening his physical constitution, he steadily raised his Soul Power.

While he was in seclusion, Yu Xiaogang also returned from Spirit City and hurried all the way to Shrek Academy.

Dean's office.

After listening to Zhao Wuji's report on this rather harrowing expedition, Flender secretly felt fortunate. This time had truly been far too dangerous.

First, they had encountered the Covering the World Dragon and Snake couple, who were comparable to Titled Douluo. Then, they had run into the King of the Forest, the Titan Giant Ape. Either one of those incidents alone would have been an extraordinary experience.

Yet Shrek had encountered both at once. Being able to retreat unscathed was already an excellent outcome!

"But according to you, that Su Ge managed to turn the tide twice? Not only did he get the Covering the World Dragon and Snake couple to show him respect, he even brought Xiao Wu back?"

Flender looked at Zhao Wuji, his face full of disbelief.

Zhao Wuji could only nod helplessly. After all, his own role had been less significant than Su Ge's, which left him somewhat embarrassed.

"That is indeed what happened. Before Oscar made a move, Su Ge had spoken up to stop him. Also, the Covering the World Dragon and Snake couple were renowned in the soul master world as a loving pair."

"People like them had a far better reputation than someone infamous like me, which was why they accepted Su Ge's suggestion."

"However, after I found a suitable soul beast and went to contact them again, they said they had already found a suitable soul beast. That matter was simply dropped."

Zhao Wuji explained both his speculation and what happened afterward. After all, the Covering the World Dragon and Snake couple truly had the power to affect Shrek Academy.

"As for bringing Xiao Wu back, Su Ge said that when he rushed over, the Titan Giant Ape heard a bull's roar and put Xiao Wu down before leaving. Only then was he able to bring her back."

"A bull's roar? Could there be some soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest capable of resonating with it?"

After hearing Zhao Wuji's explanation, Flender pondered for a moment and nodded. Then a new question arose.

"That bull's roar should have belonged to the Sky Azure Bull Python."

Yu Xiaogang's voice rang out as though right on cue, drawing the attention of Zhao Wuji and Flender.

As the days passed, Su Ge finally emerged from seclusion.

"Finally, level fifty."

Su Ge opened his eyes. At that moment, even without Martial Soul Possession, his golden eyes carried a soul-stirring pressure.

The golden hair behind him seemed to have grown somewhat longer, hanging past his shoulders.

He stood up and stretched his body, which he had not moved in a long time. A string of cracking sounds burst from his bones, like beans popping in a pan.

After briefly tidying himself up, he pushed open the dormitory door and let the golden sunlight stream into the room.

Su Ge checked the time. It happened to be the usual time for gathering at the main training ground. Judging by it, Yu Xiaogang should have arrived as well, so he headed toward the training ground.

Grandmaster, Grandmaster, don't disappoint me.

With a hint of anticipation, he arrived at the training ground and immediately spotted the gathered group.

Tang San was the first to hear the footsteps. He had been wondering why they were coming from behind them, but then he saw Su Ge approaching.

A flash of delight crossed his face. "Brother Su, you're out of seclusion?"

The others heard Tang San's words and turned around as well. Seeing Su Ge walking toward them, surprise flickered in their eyes.

The instant they saw him, they felt that something about him had changed. His footsteps seemed to tread upon the beat of their hearts as he slowly approached.

"I just came out. I figured it was about time, so I came over."

"What's today's lesson?"

As Su Ge spoke, he turned his gaze toward Dai Mubai.

Feeling Su Ge's gaze, Dai Mubai felt as though an invisible pressure had settled onto his shoulders. Still, he stepped forward.

"Today's lesson is still going to the Great Soul Arena later. We only gathered now to prepare for sparring practice."

"However, since you're out of seclusion, you should go to the dean's office. The dean said you were to see him once you finished."

Su Ge nodded after hearing this, then turned and headed toward Flender's office.

"Rongrong, Zhu Qing, should we follow him and take a look?"

At that moment, Xiao Wu moved closer to the two girls and invited them.

Su Ge had already said that he would leave the academy afterward. Besides herself and Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong would most likely leave with him as well, so Xiao Wu now had a fairly good relationship with both girls.

Thus, when she became curious about why Flender and the others wanted to see Su Ge, they were the first people she thought of.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged glances before both nodding and quietly following Su Ge.

"Should we follow too?"

Seeing that everyone had left, Tang San felt somewhat helpless and simply suggested that they go over together to see what was happening.

"Let's go."

Dai Mubai saw that they were no longer all present and that no one had their mind on sparring anymore, so he nodded as well. The entire group followed after them, intending to find out what exactly was going on.

Su Ge walked at the front. Sensing the movement behind him, the corners of his lips lifted, but he said nothing.

The dean's office was not far away. As Su Ge approached, he happened to run into Flender, who had just been about to leave.

When Flender saw Su Ge approaching, he was first startled, then a flash of delight crossed his face.

"Su Ge, you're out of seclusion?"

"Yes. Dai Mubai said that you wanted me to come to your office, Dean, so I came."

Su Ge nodded, his expression calm as a still lake, betraying no emotion.

"Hahaha, perfect. There's someone here who wants to meet you. This is a rare opportunity."

"If you can take him as your master, your future path as a soul master will surely be smooth sailing!"