Already have a master, but no master's wife yet

"Gain Fan Yu's approval and join the Soul Tool Department..."

Chu Ge looked thoughtful, feeling a wave of helplessness.

With his current strength, he could crush Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er to death. Becoming dean of the Soul Tool Department probably wouldn't even be a problem.

Yet as far as the system was concerned, even though he had already become a Titled Douluo, he still had to "start from humble beginnings" again and begin a new achievement.

Still, relentlessly fleecing the married couple Zhou Yi and Fan Yu seemed a little excessive... He liked it.

"The reward is actually god-level Soul Engineer talent..."

Looking at the reward on the panel, Chu Ge would have been lying if he said he wasn't tempted. Just how dominant the Soul Tool Department was in this era hardly needed explaining.

Having God Level Soul Engineer talent would raise his combat strength another notch. Why wouldn't he go for it?

"I'll find some time to visit the Soul Tool Department."

"Joining as a student is out of the question, but completing the mission to get god-level Soul Engineer talent is still very necessary."

Chu Ge looked thoughtful as he mused with a cheerful smile.

Honestly, with his current cultivation, if he acquired God Level Soul Engineer talent, becoming dean would be as easy as lifting a finger.

He could take Yudie along to have a look, too. After all, Huo Gua from the original story was the foremost Soul Engineer of his generation. If she also had talent in that area, she could certainly develop it.

"Master, what's on your mind?"

Beside him, Huo Yudie looked at the smiling Chu Ge, obediently leaned closer, and asked softly.

"Nothing. I just thought of something happy. The weather's nice today. Yudie, would you like to go out for something tasty?"

Chu Ge shook his head with a smile and made the suggestion as he looked at the girl before him. Xiao Yudie had speedrun the mission to make Dai Huabin kowtow today without taking any damage. Wasn't that worth celebrating?

She was another step closer to the goal of killing Dai Huabin and wiping out the Duke's Mansion. That was nothing short of wonderful.

"It's a pretty good day."

"Sure!"

Huo Yudie's eyes lit up at that, instantly activating her little foodie instincts as she replied with a bright smile.

Her master was right. Today really was a good day.

Meanwhile, Tang Wutong, Tang Ya, and Xiao Xiao were also looking at him eagerly, clearly hoping for an invitation.

"Wutong and Xiao Xiao, come along too."

"I'll also go find Xiaotao, whom Wutong and Yudie met before, and we can all enjoy a proper meal together..."

Chu Ge spoke with a smile on his face.

As for why he wanted to find Ma Xiaotao, it was naturally because he didn't know where the Soul Tool Department was. Having someone who knew the academy inside out guide him would be convenient.

Besides, there were already so many people. One more wouldn't hurt.

"Ooh~"

"Long live Brother Chu!"

Tang Wutong and Xiao Xiao grinned as they cheered.

"He's clearly my master, so why do both Wutong and Xiao Xiao call him their big brother..."

Huo Yudie quietly watched the scene before her and muttered.

They're bullying me.

They're really bullying me!

"Huo Yudie..."

"Martial Soul: Spirit Eyes. First Soul Skill: Spiritual Detection. Second Soul Skill: Spiritual Attack. What powerful spiritual support abilities!"

In an office in the Soul Tool Department, Fan Yu had nothing to do and began looking through the files of Zhou Yi's current students. He couldn't help exclaiming in amazement.

"This student is perfect for our Soul Tool Department. She's even in my wife's class. Why didn't she bring her over?"

For a moment, regret welled up inside him.

What an excellent seedling. She was a perfect fit for their Soul Tool Department's Single Spear, Twin Soldiers plan. Why hadn't Zhou Yi paid any attention to her?

But now he had been suspended and had no authority to recruit students. Surely they couldn't let such a promising seedling go to waste in the Martial Soul Department?

"No."

"I have to secure this genius. She has to join my ranks. I'll call my teacher right now. No, he's too indecisive. I need to speak to his wife."

Looking thoughtful, Fan Yu hurriedly took out his soul-tool communicator and called his teacher's wife, Xian Lin'er, dean of the Soul Tool Department.

"Ma'am, it's Fan Yu."

"I have something to tell you..."

He slowly explained the news about Huo Yudie, emphasizing her importance in great detail.

"A spiritual-type Soul Master with decent cultivation and an ability that enhances her field of vision..."

"Fan Yu, is what you're saying true?"

On the other end of the call, Xian Lin'er sounded a little excited.

"It's true, absolutely true, ma'am. Our Soul Tool Department has to make the most of such a promising seedling."

Fan Yu hurriedly replied.

"All right. Bring her over when you can. Our Soul Tool Department will spare no effort in nurturing her!"

"Chu... Chu Ge."

"Are you asking me out for another meal?"

In the Inner Court, Ma Xiaotao stood at the open courtyard gate, wondering who had come to see her.

But at the unexpected sight of Chu Ge and his group, she visibly grew a little nervous and couldn't help asking.

Here he comes again!

He's treating me to food again!

They had already spent the morning taking turns treating each other to food, yet now he had come looking for her again.

"I'll need your help with something after we eat."

"Would you do me the honor?"

Chu Ge asked with a smile on his face.

"Of course."

"There's no reason I can't..."

Only then did Ma Xiaotao nod and answer softly.

Since he had put it that way, and had even treated her to grilled fish that morning, how could she refuse?

Wait. If I eat this meal too, won't it be even harder to turn him down later?

"Is it too late to refuse now..."

By the time Ma Xiaotao realized this, she found herself already standing outside the restaurant, deep in thought.

"Still..."

"That meal really was delicious."

A little while later, Ma Xiaotao came out with the others beside her, speaking with a thoroughly satisfied expression. Why was everything Chu Ge bought so tasty?

This restaurant in particular had always looked unappetizing to her whenever she'd passed it before. She hadn't expected its food to be so delicious.

"Chu Ge, you said you needed me for something earlier. What are you going to do?"

The next moment, she hurriedly asked.

"Take me to the Soul Tool Department. I'd like to see Dean Xian Lin'er."

Chu Ge replied plainly with a smile.

"So you asked me to come out with you just because you wanted to have a look at the Soul Tool Department."

Ma Xiaotao paused slightly, but inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. So they were only going to the Soul Tool Department. That was fine.

Since Tang Wutong had an aversion to the Soul Tool Department and Xiao Xiao had no interest in it, only Chu Ge and Huo Yudie remained to follow Ma Xiaotao there.

Before long, they arrived at the dean's office.

"Come in. Who is it?"

Upon entering the office, they were greeted by the sight of a black-haired woman. Although she was the same age as Yan Shaozhe, her face bore few traces of the passing years, and she seemed brimming with vitality.

She was none other than Xian Lin'er, dean of Shrek's Soul Tool Department.

"Dean Xian Lin'er."

Ma Xiaotao smiled and was just about to say something, but the woman's gaze instantly shifted toward Huo Yudie.

"This is..."

"You must be Huo Yudie."

Xian Lin'er's gaze settled on Huo Yudie. Matching her appearance to the file Fan Yu had given her yesterday, she immediately recognized her and couldn't help speaking with a smile.

That boy Fan Yu was surprisingly efficient. He had only learned about her yesterday, and today he had already brought her over. Excellent, excellent!

"Have you taken anyone as your teacher?"

Xian Lin'er asked expectantly.

"I already have a master."

Huo Yudie looked at the woman before her and answered frankly.

"You already have a master."

"So that means you only have one master, right?"

Xian Lin'er murmured slowly.

Hearing that, Huo Yudie instinctively became wary. Only one master? What she meant was...

"Don't tell me..."

"You want to be my master's wife!"

Xian Lin'er: ?

(End of chapter)