"I'll teach you a way to judge the strength of a Body Martial Soul: look at how important the body part that forms the Martial Soul is to the body. The more important that part is to the human body, the better the Body Martial Soul."
"Hair can grow back if it's gone, but what about eyes? Based on what you've told me, I suspect his Martial Soul is actually his eyes and brain. And judging by this display, part of his Martial Soul should already have awakened. That's why his First Soul Ring is a thousand-year one."
As Wang Yan watched Xuan Zi lay out his analysis so cogently, he could not help feeling admiration.
As expected of Xuan Zi. He easily figured out things I didn't know.
"All right, I'll keep an eye on that student you mentioned."
"Yes."
As Wang Yan left, he came face-to-face with Yan Shaozhe, who was hurrying over.
Ever since Xuan Zi had resigned from the Sea God Pavilion to take responsibility, he would not go there at all unless Mu En forced him.
That was why Yan Shaozhe often came here to persuade Xuan Zi to resume his post and attend the Sea God Pavilion's meetings again. Naturally, Mu En saw what he was doing, but he did not stop him. Presumably, he tacitly approved of Yan Shaozhe's actions.
After all, this was a Level 98 powerhouse.
What concerned Yan Shaozhe most was that ever since Xuan Zi had left the Sea God Pavilion, many of Xian Lin'er's initiatives had received Mu En's approval.
First came that baffling Ultimate Soldier Plan, though they still had not found a candidate. Recently, she had also set up an Experimental Class, and he had heard that several highly talented students had transferred into it.
So angry I'm trembling and cold!
Without Xuan Zi, the highest mountain backing the Martial Soul conservatives, Xian Lin'er had been acting as though she had swallowed gunpowder lately, relentlessly blasting the Martial Soul Department.
Fortunately, the elders supporting the Martial Soul Department still held the majority. Otherwise, Xian Lin'er really could have snatched away a pile of resources.
No, I, Yan Shaozhe, have to persuade Xuan Zi to come back today!
"Dean Yan, what brings you here?"
Hearing him, Yan Shaozhe looked at Wang Yan and naturally recognized him as a senior teacher of the Martial Soul Department. "Hello, Teacher Wang. I've come to see Xuan Zi. Is he doing well?"
Wang Yan thought about what had just happened and said, "Xuan Zi seems to be doing quite well right now?"
"Good. In that case, let's talk another time."
With that, Yan Shaozhe continued toward Xuan Zi.
Yan Shaozhe reached the lakeside and saw Xuan Zi still guzzling wine from his gourd. He bowed. "Xuan Zi, I've come today-"
"Enough. Don't say any more. I told you before, my mind is made up. Stop trying to persuade me."
"Xuan Zi, it's been so long already. Please don't blame yourself so much. Who could have imagined we'd encounter a hundred-thousand-year Blood Moon Wolf King in that place?"
As though he had heard nothing, Xuan Zi took another gulp of wine.
Seeing that Xuan Zi remained unmoved, Yan Shaozhe continued, "Xuan Zi, think about it. Shrek truly cannot do without your help now. Mu En generally can't go out. Only you can lead Shrek in making a name for itself outside. The Sea God Pavilion cannot do without you. Shrek cannot do without you!"
Seeing Xuan Zi pause in the act of drinking, Yan Shaozhe secretly rejoiced and pressed harder. "In the report on that incident, there was that bolt of divine lightning whose origin was unknown."
"Some students said it was heavenly punishment from Ancestor Tang San. Since it was heavenly punishment, why didn't Ancestor Tang San strike you when you'd made such a grave mistake? It was precisely because he wanted you to atone through meritorious service and lead Shrek to continued glory!"
After unleashing that little mysterious combination, Yan Shaozhe watched Xuan Zi, who had already lowered his gourd and seemed deep in thought, and brought out his trump card.
"Xuan Zi, take a look at this."
With that, Yan Shaozhe took out an image-recording Soul Tool he had obtained outside. In it were several of the students who had survived the last operation.
"Xuan Zi, what happened last time really was too bizarre. Please don't blame yourself so much. It was thanks to you that we at Shrek made a name for ourselves in the Soul Master Tournament outside! We don't blame you. Please come back!"
At least the dead had no objections.
Seeing Xuan Zi's reddening eyes, Yan Shaozhe struck while the iron was hot. "Xuan Zi, the departed are gone. We've given their families the very best treatment. For the sake of their sacrifice, we should protect Shrek's glory all the more, shouldn't we?"
Xuan Zi looked at the earnest Yan Shaozhe. After a while, he finally spoke quietly. "Yan Shaozhe, those words of yours have truly spoken to my heart."
After saying that, Xuan Zi fell silent for a long time, then slowly nodded.
"In that case, I'll resume my post. I'll carry on for Shrek's glory."
Seeing Xuan Zi finally agree, Yan Shaozhe felt a surge of delight. "Exactly! With the lessons from before, you'll definitely be able to make Shrek even better!"
The outer court dormitory.
"All right, hurry up and get out. I'm going to use the Mystic Water Pill."
With that, Wang Dong took out her enormous water bucket and set it firmly in the middle of the dorm room.
Get out? And she's using this bucket?
Huo Yuhao stared at Wang Dong, utterly baffled. Why did he have to leave just because she was using a Mystic Water Pill?
Seeing Huo Yuhao's expression, Wang Dong was equally incredulous. "No way. You've already used one, so how do you still not know that the Mystic Water Pill expels filth and impurities from your body? Once I've taken it and finished refining its medicinal effects, I'll need to wash off. So please get out."
Understanding dawned on Huo Yuhao. No wonder he had smelled so bad after fusing with Sister Tian Meng last time. So it had been because of that pill.
Huo Yuhao muttered as he prepared to head straight out. "All right, all right. So fussy, making me leave just so you can take a bath."
Seeing Huo Yuhao's mocking expression, Wang Dong immediately felt annoyed. "The impurities will definitely smell strange. If you can stand it, then stay."
Huo Yuhao stopped, silently turned around, and nodded with a smile. "Mm... that works too. It's not like I can't stand it."
At Huo Yuhao's shameless behavior, Wang Dong's cheeks instantly flushed, and even the roots of her ears burned. She waved a hand. "Works, my ass! Hurry up and get out!"
With that, Wang Dong stepped forward twice and pushed Huo Yuhao toward the door, glaring at him with her large pinkish-blue eyes. "Close the door, and don't peek inside!"
After Huo Yuhao closed the door, Wang Dong leaned against it, both hands pressed tightly over her chest, her breathing growing a little uneven.
"Ah, in youth, you don't know how good Yuhao is, and mistake reserve for a treasure."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm sighed as he watched the chickens-flying, dogs-leaping chaos outside.
"That's a boy over there, and you're still saying things like that. If Little Yuhao's sexual orientation really does turn abnormal, you'll have plenty to suffer for it."
The Ice Empress looked at Tian Meng irritably and retorted.
"That's true."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm lowered his head and thought it over. Those two Deities seemed to want her to cultivate Huo Yuhao's worldview, outlook on life, and values, but even now, she had not figured much of anything out.
No, I have to get Little Yuhao to visit a bookstore later. Then I can gather a few more books.
With my million years of experience, could I really fail to pick out books like that?
Hehe, I'm such a genius.
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