Are the Monsters Brought Back Also Monsters?

Meanwhile, Du Weilun left in a fury. He quickly found Yan Shaozhe and recounted everything that had just happened in full detail.

"Dean, not only did Lin Fan take the Soul Bone, he didn't return the five million Gold Soul Coins either."

Du Weilun spoke through gritted teeth. In all his years, he had never encountered someone so unwilling to give him any face.

"And he even invoked Mu En to pressure me. I couldn't fall out with him to his face."

Yan Shaozhe's brows furrowed at those words, his aged face darkening.

"Lin Fan really is just like before, completely incapable of recognizing the times."

He snorted coldly, making no effort to conceal his displeasure.

"I knew that brat was a thorn in the side the first time I met him. I never expected that thorn to grow so large that it could even wound you and me."

After saying that, a cold glint suddenly flashed through Yan Shaozhe's eyes, and his voice sank a little.

"If I'd known, I would have taught Lin Fan a lesson he'd never forget back then. Would he still dare to be so arrogant now?"

The time he referred to was naturally seven years ago, when Elder Zhou had first brought Lin Fan into Shrek Academy.

Back then, Lin Fan had clashed with Ma Xiaotao. As Ma Xiaotao's teacher, Yan Shaozhe naturally sided with his own disciple. However, out of respect for Elder Zhou, he had not dealt Lin Fan too harsh a blow.

Thinking about it now, if he had ruthlessly taught Lin Fan a lesson back then and made the brat understand the proper order of rank and status, perhaps things would not be so troublesome today.

Besides, as Ma Xiaotao's teacher, what was wrong with protecting his own disciple? It was clearly entirely Lin Fan's fault for not knowing how to read the room.

The more Yan Shaozhe thought about it, the more irritated he became. This was especially true when he recalled Mu En's words to him. When Lin Fan returned this time, Mu En had specifically instructed him not to make a move against Lin Fan.

Yan Shaozhe thought of that Ten-Thousand-Year Fire-Attribute Soul Bone. He had carefully prepared it for his disciple, Ma Xiaotao, only for Lin Fan to snatch it away halfway through.

"This is utterly outrageous."

Seeing how troubled Yan Shaozhe looked, Du Weilun cautiously asked, "Dean Yan, what should we do next?"

Yan Shaozhe's gaze drifted into the distance as though he were considering something.

"For now, don't concern yourself with him."

"However, keep an eye on the auctions during this period."

Du Weilun was slightly stunned. The auctions?

Seeing his confusion, Yan Shaozhe explained.

"That Ten-Thousand-Year Fire-Attribute Soul Bone is of no use to Lin Fan. The Ling Luochеn beside him doesn't possess a fire-attributed Martial Soul either, so there is a high chance that Soul Bone will not end up in either of their hands."

One had a spatial attribute, while the other had an ice attribute. Neither was suitable. In fact, it would even be harmful to Ling Luochеn. Her ice attribute was not Ultimate Ice to begin with, and fusing with that fire-attributed Soul Bone would weaken her ice attribute.

"As for the other one beside Lin Fan, I haven't considered her Martial Soul's attribute. If her Martial Soul is also fire-attributed, then consider it my loss."

"Still, we need to prepare for both possibilities. First, do as I just told you and keep watch at the auctions. If there is any news of that Soul Bone, acquire it at any cost. In any case, it won't exceed its market value."

"Second, investigate the background of the one beside Lin Fan and find out where she comes from. If the Soul Bone ends up in her hands, find an opportunity to take it back. Of course, before Xuan Zi returns, avoid any conflict if possible."

If they truly came to blows, his teacher would not take his side, and he himself was no match for Lin Fan. Being suppressed by such a young brat left Yan Shaozhe deeply dissatisfied.

Du Weilun hurriedly nodded in acknowledgment.

"Yes, Dean."

Meanwhile, Ling Luochеn had already brought Leng Yaozhu to the residential area.

Ling Luochеn led Leng Yaozhu to a dormitory, then pushed open the door. Inside was a spacious room, with two beds neatly arranged.

"This is my room. It's a double room, but I've never had a roommate."

Ling Luochеn turned to look at Leng Yaozhu before speaking slowly.

"You can stay here with me for the time being."

Leng Yaozhu nodded, a grateful smile appearing on her face.

"Thank you, Luochеn."

As she spoke, she walked to one of the empty beds and took out the clothes she carried from her Storage Soul Tool, folding them neatly and placing them on the bed.

Fortunately, Leng Yaozhu had not brought many clothes, so they did not pile up into a small mountain.

Ling Luochеn stood nearby but did not ask what else in Leng Yaozhu's Storage Soul Tool was worth Lin Fan's attention.

Though she was somewhat curious, she also understood that everyone had their own secrets. Since Leng Yaozhu had not brought it up herself, Ling Luochеn naturally would not deliberately pry.

"Now that your lodging has been arranged, just tell me if you need anything. I'll do my best to help."

"Oh, right. Given your current situation... do you want to arrange to study in the Inner Court or Outer Court? What is your Soul Power Level? If you don't mind, I can help you consider it."

Leng Yaozhu did not hide anything upon hearing that and directly stated her Soul Power Level.

"My current Soul Power Level is sixty-five."

Ling Luochеn froze for a moment upon hearing that.

Sixty-five?

She had originally assumed Leng Yaozhu's strength was about the same as hers, or perhaps a little weaker. After all, Leng Yaozhu looked around the same age as her. She had not expected Leng Yaozhu to be so much stronger.

She herself was currently only a Five-Ring Soul King, while Leng Yaozhu had already reached level sixty-five. Even in the Inner Court, Leng Yaozhu would be a genius among geniuses. Lin Fan had truly brought back a monster.

"Lin Fan told me there was no need for me to enter the Inner Court to study. If I want to learn anything, I can just go directly to him."

Ling Luochеn naturally understood what Lin Fan was thinking. Although Lin Fan was part of Shrek Academy, his relationship with its people was not particularly good.

And Lin Fan indeed possessed the ability to teach Leng Yaozhu now. With Lin Fan around, Leng Yaozhu had no need to enter Shrek Academy's Inner Court and forge deeper ties with Shrek Academy.

However... when she heard Leng Yaozhu say that Lin Fan could teach her whenever she wished, a trace of envy still flashed through Ling Luochеn's cool eyes. She had yet to receive that kind of treatment herself.

But... if she asked him, Lin Fan probably would not play favorites, right?

"If Lin Fan is teaching you... then there really won't be any problem."

Leng Yaozhu nodded, then spoke to Ling Luochеn.

"Then, Luochеn, can you help me contact Lin Fan? I'll give him the Storage Soul Tool."

Hearing that, Ling Luochеn nodded and used her Communication Soul Tool to send Lin Fan a message.

"Oh, right, Yaozhu. I'll give you my contact information and Lin Fan's as well. That will make it easier to contact us in the future."

Ling Luochеn looked at Leng Yaozhu before speaking softly.

"Mm, thank you."

"I've already contacted him. He's by Sea God Lake. You'll need to go over first. I'm going to turn in the mission."

Ling Luochеn spoke to Leng Yaozhu, then quickly left the room.