Soul Fighting Arena, Seems Like a Pretty Good Place

Ning Tian tossed out a fatal question, wanting to see who Gu Chen planned to give it to.

If he gave it to a girl, she would definitely shed silent little pearls.

Gu Chen did not answer. He simply put away the Soul Bone.

Even if he were giving it to a girl, he would not tell Ning Tian to her face. He was not that stupid.

He planned to give this Soul Bone to Xiao Xiao.

That girl truly inspired tenderness at first sight.

Afterward, Gu Chen and the others went to class.

Not far away, in the Advanced Teaching Building, Yan Shaozhe and several elders poked their heads out, watching Gu Chen's retreating figure with helpless, wry smiles.

Did this brat still not think much of the academy's Soul Bone?

This was already an extremely top-tier item!

And that Azure Luan Bird Soul Bone—was Gu Chen planning to give that away too?

Yan Shaozhe took a sip of tea and sighed. "He does not even care for such an exceptional Soul Bone. Our once-in-ten-thousand-years genius has high standards indeed. He even disdains the Azure Luan Bird Soul Bone, and he directly tossed the earlier Forest King's Soul Bone to Xie Huanyue like it was trash. That was something even Titled Douluo would fight over."

"We elders finally acted generously for once, yet that brat Gu Chen made us lose so badly."

At the side, Xian Lin'er gave a mocking smile. "Yan Shaozhe, do you think everyone has a Bright Phoenix bloodline and can fuse any Soul Bone they get into their body?"

"What bloodline does Gu Chen possess? He has the Nine Dragon Kings Elder Mu spoke of. Elemental Control in his left hand and pure explosive power in his right—how could he possibly care about ordinary Soul Bones? For all you know, his parents may even have Dragon Clan Soul Bones. Do you think he is an orphan?"

"In my opinion, you are still too stingy. Why not give him to the Soul Guidance Department instead? You cannot handle him!"

Yan Shaozhe immediately grew angry. He shoved Xian Lin'er away and cursed, "Get lost, get lost! Stop putting me down. I just think it is a waste for Gu Chen to casually give Soul Bones to other students. They cannot bring out their proper value."

"Xie Huanyue is also a genius, but he is only a genius. He is different from Gu Chen."

Xian Lin'er said blandly, "The Soul Bone was given to him, so he has the right to decide what to do with it. Who he gives it to is none of your business. If you are this stingy, then do not give it out. Do not make me look down on you."

Yan Shaozhe snorted and did not intend to argue too much with a woman.

At that moment, Elder Xuan, who was eating chicken legs and drinking wine nearby, watched the two bicker and said calmly, "In this old man's view, no soul beast can become Gu Chen's Soul Bone, because he himself represents a supreme existence. We should not force it."

"Who receives the Soul Bone is his decision. We should not interfere excessively."

Xian Lin'er and Yan Shaozhe also felt that made sense.

Elder Xuan had finally been smart for once, seeing the heart of the matter at a glance.

Since they had given the Soul Bone to Gu Chen, they should not fuss over it further. Whoever Gu Chen wanted to give it to was up to him; excessive interference would only backfire.

Afterward, the elders left the teaching building.

First-year Outer Court classroom.

After the day's classes ended, Gu Chen stretched lazily, loosening his limbs.

Their homeroom teachers had become Wang Yan and Mu Jin.

This class happened to be Wang Yan's. What he taught made quite a bit of sense, and even Gu Chen was surprised by the breadth of his knowledge.

Wang Yan had actually managed to analyze the existence of the Nine Dragon Kings, as well as some of the abilities they possessed.

This research result far surpassed Yu Xiaogang's from ten thousand years ago.

This guy really had the goods.

Just then, Xie Huanyue came over and said, "Boss, the academy's Soul Fighting Arena has opened recently. I heard it is being held beneath the Advanced Teaching Building. We do not have much to do lately anyway, so why not go take a look?"

The Soul Fighting Arena?

Gu Chen frowned, recalling that old man Mu En had mentioned Shrek Academy's Soul Fighting Arena and told him to go train there. But with the Freshman Assessment looming at the time, he had not taken it seriously at all.

Now that he thought about it, that place really was a good instance for showing off.

He could not keep picking on a weakling like Huo Yuhao every day, could he?

Thinking of this, Gu Chen asked, "Can you gamble in there?"

"Yes!"

Xie Huanyue immediately replied. He then pulled out the Soul Fighting Arena handbook and said, "The academy even runs the betting itself. Students can place wagers, and the odds change randomly. It covers the entire Outer Court and Inner Court. If you go on stage, Boss, we can make a killing. We will be able to buy as much Whale Glue and as many pills as we want."

Gu Chen rubbed his chin, thinking it was a pretty good idea.

He happened to have nothing to do lately. He might as well try the Soul Fighting Arena and earn some money for resources. At this cultivation speed, when would he ever reach the Second Ring otherwise?

Gu Chen then asked, "How much money do you have? I can go all in for my first appearance and make quite a lot, but if I appear multiple times, the odds will drop. We will not be able to make much later on."

Hearing that, Xie Huanyue realized he only had a few hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins on him. That was not enough to go all in with much.

What were they supposed to do?

Just then, Xie Huanyue looked at Ning Tian. A smile curled across his lips as he said, "Boss, I do not have money, but Ning Tian does. Let us grow bigger and stronger together. Ning Tian, right?"

Ning Tian, who had been chatting with Wu Feng, froze for a moment. She turned around, blinked her exquisite alluring eyes, and said, "Sure. I was planning to watch you fight in the Soul Fighting Arena anyway. Maybe I can even spar with Inner Court students."

"Do not worry about the money. I have plenty on me."

Xie Huanyue grinned. The problem was solved.

Gu Chen nodded, and a plan formed in his mind. Perhaps he could transform into the Golden Dragon Princess and give these people a little shock?

Thinking of it, he smiled.

Gu Chen immediately looked at Xie Huanyue and Ning Tian and said seriously, "Go wait for me beneath the Advanced Teaching Building. I will be there shortly."

Ning Tian asked, "Do you still have something to do?"

"Big Brother definitely has something to do. Ning Tian, Wu Feng, let us go claim a spot first. If we are late, there will be no spots left." Xie Huanyue instantly understood his boss's intentions and decisively helped him out.

Not long after, Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and Xie Huanyue left first.

Watching their departing figures, Gu Chen only felt that Xie Huanyue was incredibly perceptive. He would definitely take him along to ascend in the future.

Retracting his gaze, he walked over to Xiao Xiao.

"Is... is something wrong?"

Xiao Xiao lowered her head. Her voice was very soft, and her pretty face was flushed red.

After that flute-playing incident last time, the young girl had become wary. After all, men and women should keep their distance!

Gu Chen said calmly, "Nothing much. I just wanted to ask you out for a chat. Do you have time?"

"Yes! But I will not date you. I am still too young, so I cannot..."

Though Xiao Xiao was afraid, she thought it over and agreed. Gu Chen had sincerely taught her rather than taking advantage of her.

Gu Chen was a good person!

At that moment, Wang Dong glanced over, frowned, and said, "What is so important that it cannot be said here? Take me with you. I will keep watch for Xiao Xiao."

I do not have that many Soul Bones to give you... Gu Chen muttered inwardly before saying, "You are not even a girl, so why would I be looking for you? Do not bother me if you have nothing to do. Xiao Xiao, let us go."

Immediately afterward, he ignored everyone else and pulled Xiao Xiao by the wrist out of the classroom, leaving Wang Dong standing there in a daze.

Wait?

They just walked off like that?

After coming back to her senses, Wang Dong gritted her teeth, seized by the urge to immediately lay everything bare before Gu Chen.

I am a girl too!

She was no less beautiful than Xiao Xiao. Gu Chen was truly blind!

How was she inferior to Xiao Xiao?!