Tang San's Plan, Huo Lei's Group Enters Star Dou

Yu Xiaogang quickly brought Tang San to meet everyone except Dai Mubai.

Six of the Shrek Seven Monsters gathered together in joyous reunion! Naturally, everyone was greatly delighted to see Tang San again.

Tang San roughly told the five of them about what had happened to him over the past half year, including Dugu Bo becoming a consultant at Shrek Academy. He did not tell them about being robbed. After all, it was hardly something honorable, and unless necessary, he would never mention it.

"Little San, what did you say? That Dugu Bo came to our academy with you?"

Xiao Wu looked at Tang San in surprise, her face turning somewhat pale.

"Xiao Wu, don't worry. Senior Dugu has already promised me that he won't harm anyone at Shrek. Besides, he's now a consultant at Shrek Academy."

Seeing Xiao Wu's expression suddenly change, Tang San thought she was afraid of Dugu Bo, so he explained and comforted her.

Xiao Wu's expression did not improve because of Tang San's explanation. Instead, her face grew even paler. Since she had lowered her head, neither Tang San nor the others noticed anything.

Oscar looked extremely excited, wearing the expression of an eternal optimist. "This is wonderful! With a Titled Douluo as a consultant, Shrek Academy's reputation and status will soar from now on."

Yu Xiaogang frowned. "True strength still depends on oneself. You cannot always rely on another person's name."

Oscar stuck out his tongue awkwardly. He was still somewhat afraid of Yu Xiaogang, the Grandmaster, and did not dare argue back.

Everyone happily chatted, played, and spent time together. After dinner, Tang San returned to his room. Although he had not lived there for half a year, it was still clean and tidy. His teacher, Yu Xiaogang, would come by to straighten up and clean it every so often.

Tang San lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling with a sorrowful expression. He sighed to himself. "Sigh! The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament will be held in about half a year. From what Teacher said, he has high hopes for us. If that robbery hadn't happened, my partners would surely have risen to another level after taking the immortal herbs. But now, it's all gone."

"If we want to make a name for ourselves and achieve good results, my partners' current levels and rate of improvement are clearly not enough. Although everyone is fairly strong and trains diligently, facing elite talents from across the continent, I'm afraid it still won't be enough. Naturally, the stronger we are, the better our chances of winning."

"Looks like I need to make a proper plan and ensure everyone makes major breakthroughs within these six months."

After tossing and turning in bed, Tang San eventually fell asleep.

The next morning.

Tang San and Dugu Bo walked through the forest within Shrek Academy.

"Old Monster, I need your help with something. You have to promise me."

Tang San looked pleadingly at Dugu Bo beside him.

"Oh? Even Little Monster has a time when he needs to ask someone for help? Tell me, what is it?"

Dugu Bo teased Tang San.

Tang San looked at Dugu Bo with sincere eyes. "In half a year, my partners and I will participate in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. But most of my partners have only just passed level thirty. Even if they train desperately for the next six months, they can only rise another two or three levels at most. Being in the thirties is still too weak. I want you to take me to Star Dou Great Forest and other forests and valleys to search for medicinal herbs. I want to refine some pills for my partners."

"This... Little Monster, I..."

Tang San saw that Dugu Bo was hesitating and hurriedly added, "Old Monster, don't worry. I won't take up too much of your time. I've already prepared the medicine for your granddaughter, but you must first find her a Soul Bone. When you search for one, bring me along. I can keep you company and chat with you too. How about it?"

"Fine! But let's make this clear beforehand. This old man will only take you there. I won't be responsible for helping you search for herbs."

Dugu Bo emphasized this to Tang San.

"Old Monster, thank you! Then shall we leave tomorrow?" Tang San smiled at Dugu Bo.

"Fine! Tomorrow it is."

Dugu Bo knocked Tang San on the head.

The outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest.

Three people dressed in three different colors walked calmly through Star Dou Great Forest. They were Huo Lei's group, who had come to hunt a Soul Ring.

With Jin Shan, a level ninety-five Super Douluo, with them, there would be no problem even entering the inner region of Star Dou Great Forest. As long as they did not go to the core region, there would basically be no major danger. Of course, there was no need to go too deep either. After all, Huo Lei needed a soul beast between ten thousand and twenty thousand years old.

"Brat, what kind of soul skill do you want for your fifth Soul Ring? Tell me, so your master can keep an eye out for a suitable soul beast."

Jin Shan asked in a hearty voice.

Jin Shan's sudden question left Huo Lei somewhat bewildered. "Teacher, I haven't really thought about it carefully. Any fire-attributed soul beast with a suitable age will do."

"Fine! You really aren't picky, brat. I like that. Still, I'll try to pick out a better breed for you."

Jin Shan chuckled.

Ever since Jin Shan had broken through to become a Super Douluo, he had become far less stern than before. Perhaps it was also because they had spent more time together and become familiar with one another.

This old man... The way he talks... It's not like breeding sows. Picking a better breed? That's really speechless.

Huo Lei walked in the middle, with Jin Shan and Lin Yin on his left and right.

The outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest were filled with ten-year and hundred-year soul beasts, with the occasional thousand-year soul beast appearing. Jin Shan did not need to release his aura at all. With the aura released by Lin Yin, a Soul Emperor, they could basically travel unimpeded.

After the three had walked for some time, thousand-year soul beasts began to appear. However, upon sensing Lin Yin's aura, they all kept far away.

"Lin Yin, your martial soul should lean toward the spiritual type, right? After all, what you're best at is changing colors and concealment."

Huo Lei asked as they walked.

"You are correct, Young Master Lei. My martial soul is indeed of the spiritual type," Lin Yin replied respectfully with a nod.

Huo Lei smiled faintly. "Then let's keep an eye out for spiritual-type soul beasts. If we're lucky, we might even get you a Soul Bone."

"Woof! Woof! Woof!"

An Azure Spirit Hound over two meters long suddenly charged out of the bushes and blocked their path.

"A mere thousand-year mutt dares block this old man's path? Scram!"

Jin Shan released the slightest trace of his aura and cursed at the thousand-year Azure Spirit Hound. The hound instantly let out a miserable howl, turned around, and fled in panic.

This was merely one small incident during the three men's journey.

As Huo Lei's group continued onward, they had already entered the mixed region of Star Dou Great Forest, where thousand-year soul beasts could be seen everywhere.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz."

The sound drew nearer from afar. The three looked closely and saw a massive mosquito half a meter long.

The closer the giant mosquito came, the louder the buzzing of its wings became. The sound poured into Huo Lei's ears, making him feel irritated and slightly dizzy.

The giant mosquito was completely black. Its large eyes emitted a faint purple glow that echoed the purple patterns across its body. Its bloodsucking mouthpart was like a large pin, black and gleaming, nearly two inches long. It had two pairs of transparent wings, the front pair larger and the rear pair smaller, with distinct purple veins running through them.

Jin Shan spoke from the side. "It's a Bloodthirsty Demon Mosquito, a spiritual-type soul beast around five thousand years old. It is naturally bloodthirsty, and the sound it produces has the effect of confusing the mind."