Qian Duoduo's Scheme, Yan Shaozhe Loses His Composure

Bai Fan briefly sensed the changes in his body.

The Ice Jade Scorpion Martial Soul suddenly appeared, and the surrounding temperature plummeted.

"What tremendous power," Bai Fan murmured.

He had only sensed it for a short while before his Martial Soul retreated into his body due to insufficient Soul Power.

Bai Fan's dantian was now frozen by the Ice Empress Origin, restricting his use of Soul Power and greatly slowing its recovery.

Where there was gain, there was loss. Bai Fan did not let this stir his emotions.

After obtaining his second Soul Ring, Bai Fan prepared to return to Shrek Academy.

His journey to the Far North had come to an end.

The new students of Shrek Academy began registering.

Wang Dong hurried back to the academy. She had thought she would find Bai Fan in their dormitory, only to discover it completely empty.

She searched the entire academy but found no trace of Huo Yuhao.

Before long, Bai Fan's friends and teachers began asking around for news of him.

Yet they found nothing. Bai Fan had not revealed his itinerary to anyone.

Everyone wore troubled expressions, feeling regret for Bai Fan.

Wang Dong was absentminded all day.

Although Bai Fan had not developed as he did in the original story, after spending a semester together, he still held a very important place in Wang Dong's heart.

Bai Fan hurried back to the academy and found Zhou Yi to report in.

Zhou Yi grabbed Bai Fan by the collar and took him to the Soul Guidance Academy.

"You brat, didn't I tell you we would help you hunt a Soul Ring? Why did you insist on going out alone? What exactly happened? Were you hurt?"

Fan Yu grabbed Bai Fan and examined him from head to toe.

As Bai Fan's teacher, his reproachful words were filled with concern.

Bai Fan scratched his head and said sheepishly, "Teacher, I'm fine. I'll tell you some good news in a moment."

"You brat, the best news is that you returned safely."

The current Bai Fan did not possess the inferiority and sensitivity of the original story. His every word and action carried the confidence unique to a young man.

"Is that so?"

Bai Fan gave Fan Yu a meaningful smile.

Then, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion Martial Soul possessed him, and an ultimate chill swept through the entire laboratory.

Fan Yu's mouth fell wide open, his eyes full of disbelief.

"A second Martial Soul? And Ultimate Ice?"

Zhou Yi blurted out instinctively.

"Teacher, would you say this is big enough news?" Bai Fan teased the stunned Fan Yu.

"Yuhao, what did you do during this break? How did you gain another Martial Soul?"

Fan Yu tightly gripped Bai Fan's shoulders, overwhelmed with excitement.

"Hehe, I'll have to start from the very beginning."

"I heard there were spiritual-type Ice Silkworm soul beasts in the Far North. They had no offensive power, so I wanted to hunt one."

"Who knew that I would encounter an emerald-green scorpion on the way? It was being pinned down and beaten by a white bear, and on an impulse, I used Mental Sharing on it."

"In the end, it killed that white bear, but it was also on the verge of death from its severe injuries. Before it died, it told me not to resist. Then a force knocked me unconscious."

"When I woke up again, I had another Martial Soul. I guessed it was the work of that soul beast."

Fan Yu had not expected his disciple to be so fortunate, and he clapped his hands vigorously.

"Wonderful! Yuhao, you truly struck it big this time. As your teacher, I'm so happy for you."

"Don't celebrate yet." Zhou Yi poured cold water over Fan Yu.

"If I'm not mistaken, this Martial Soul came from the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion and possesses Ultimate Ice. Do you think Yan Shaozhe will let such an outstanding talent go?"

Fan Yu slapped his forehead. "Right! We absolutely can't let the Martial Soul Department take Yuhao away. I'll tell Dean Qian immediately."

Only Zhou Yi and Bai Fan remained.

"Come on. Return to class with me. You may have gained a lucky opportunity, but you cannot slack off in your cultivation."

Inside an office.

Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo sat around a table.

"Old Qian, didn't I already hand Huo Yuhao over to you? What more do you want from me?"

"Old Yan, don't get worked up. I only came to have you sign this, formally acknowledging that Yuhao has joined our Soul Guidance Academy. From now on, your Martial Soul Academy cannot go back on its word."

Yan Shaozhe's face was full of impatience. "Fine, fine, fine. I'll sign it right now."

Just as Yan Shaozhe was about to put pen to paper, Fan Yu rushed in. He was so out of breath that he could barely speak.

"Dean, something happened to Yuhao!"

"Don't say anything. Get out quickly. I'll handle it later." Qian Duoduo frantically signaled to Fan Yu with his eyes.

That tiny gesture immediately drew Yan Shaozhe's attention. He sensed that something was being concealed.

He set down the pen in his hand.

"Old Qian, let's first go see what happened to Huo Yuhao."

Qian Duoduo grabbed Yan Shaozhe, who was getting to his feet. "Sign this before you leave!"

"Old Qian, a student is in trouble, and you're still hung up on this?"

Qian Duoduo slapped his thigh and left with Yan Shaozhe, consoling himself inwardly.

Forget it. Yuhao is already a core disciple of our Soul Guidance Academy anyway.

Within Shrek Academy, Huo Yuhao was being escorted away by Shrek's inspection team.

The anxious Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao followed behind him.

All of this was caused by petty people stirring up trouble. Bai Fan had merely arrived late and missed registration, yet they had blown it out of proportion.

Quite a few people had a hand in this.

Bai Fan's arm suddenly ached, and the two people restraining him revealed sinister smiles.

"You brat, you really have quite a few enemies. You're going to suffer today."

"Heh, rats in the gutter. All you can do is resort to such despicable tricks."

Ice Empress's Pincers! Bai Fan shouted in his heart.

His hands transformed into scorpion pincers, and the aura of Ultimate Ice instantly froze the two men solid.

This scene was witnessed by the two deans who had just arrived.

Qian Duoduo desperately covered Yan Shaozhe's eyes, preparing to deceive himself.

"You didn't see anything."

"Get lost!" Yan Shaozhe was infuriated by Qian Duoduo's antics, and his aura sent him flying away.

"Qian Duoduo, you actually dared to scheme against me!"

"Tch, who schemed against you? You were the one who said Yuhao had a low ceiling. You were the one who refused to let Yuhao enter the Inner Court. Was I wrong to take in an underappreciated young man?" Qian Duoduo got up from the ground and dusted himself off.

"What nonsense. Could the Huo Yuhao of that time be compared with the Huo Yuhao of today?"

"Enough, Old Yan. In any case, Yuhao belongs to our Soul Guidance Academy. You can't take him away."

"Impossible. A Martial Soul with Ultimate Ice must enter the Martial Soul Academy."

The two stood in fierce opposition.

Fan Yu behind them spoke weakly.

"Why not ask Yuhao himself what he wants?"

"Fine, we'll ask Yuhao himself." Qian Duoduo agreed without hesitation.

"Yuhao, do you want to join the Martial Soul Academy? They looked down on you from the very beginning. Even if you go there, they might ostracize you."

"Bullshit!" Yan Shaozhe roared at Qian Duoduo's nonsense.

"Our Martial Soul Academy will absolutely devote all our resources to nurturing Yuhao."

"Oh, I almost believed that." Qian Duoduo spoke sarcastically, then turned toward Bai Fan. "Yuhao, what do you think?"

Everyone stared at Bai Fan, waiting to see what he intended to do.

Bai Fan had long since made up his mind. He cleared his throat.

"I choose..."