"... Mm." Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, a warm feeling welling up in her heart, as if all the gloom had vanished at this moment.
After the Soul Fighting ended, Xuan Ming rested in Suotuo City for two days. As expected, Qin Ming extended an invitation to Shrek, hoping they could join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Three Soul Saint and two Soul Emperor —this is a formidable force for any advanced Soul Master Academy.
Although Flender was somewhat reluctant, he eventually agreed after being persuaded by Yu Xiaogang.
"So, we'll be classmates from now on?"
At lunchtime, Xuan Ming and his group dined together at the Suotuo Grand Hotel as usual, except that there were a few more people this time.
Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's news about Shrek, Dugu Yan's expression began to betray her displeasure.
She had originally thought that these three girls would eventually be in Suotuo City and Shrek, and that they would be returning to Heaven Dou City soon, so they would see each other less often.
But Shrek is actually going to merge into the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?
Wouldn't that mean we'd be seeing each other all the time from now on?
"Isn't your teacher... a bit too hasty?" Dugu Yan asked.
"I think this is a very serious and solemn matter, and you should consider it carefully!"
"That's something the dean should consider," Ning Rongrong shrugged.
I don't care.
The atmosphere at Shrek right now feels like it's about to fall apart at any moment.
If it weren't for her friends Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing being there, and the fact that Tang San's Hidden Weapon techniques were of great value to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, and her desire to establish further cooperation with Tang San and ideally win him over to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she would have run away long ago.
At first, she just planned to go out for a walk and relax. Shrek Academy was just Shi Xing. If it weren't for the fact that Xuan Ming and the others had just left Heaven Dou City at that time, she would have gone to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"When are you planning to move?" Xuan Ming asked Ah Rou.
"Would you like to come with me?"
"I..." Ah Rou subconsciously looked at Xiao Wu.
" Aunt Rou, we're all adults now, you don't need to keep an eye on us all the time," Ning Rongrong said.
"Yes, Mom, you go ahead first, we'll take our time later," Xiao Wu said.
"Okay." Ah Rou nodded.
"I'll go settle in first. Xiao Wu, while I'm gone, don't cause any trouble. Be good and listen to your teacher."
"Okay." Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue.
"Then let's pack up and set off tomorrow," Xuan Ming said.
Having been out in hiding for over a month, Qian Renxue should have gathered enough information about the situation in Spirit City, and she shouldn't bother him anymore.
Shrek Academy.
" Xiaogang, do you have other motives?"
With Ma Hongjun's encouragement, Flender, feeling much better, went to Yu Xiaogang and asked him about his doubts.
Last night, Qin Ming's invitation to him was just a joke. The boy knew very well what Shrek meant to him. He said those things just to express how much he valued these junior students. After all, they had caught the attention of the teachers at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
However, Yu Xiaogang actually chimed in afterward, Qin Ming hadn't expected, nor had he.
Yu Xiaogang was actually the mastermind behind Shrek joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
In the past, he wouldn't have doubted what Yu Xiaogang said last night. However, recently, because of Xuan Ming, not only has Shrek's teaching run into problems time and time again, but Ning Rongrong, that little devil, has also been finding opportunities to make sarcastic remarks. The key is that what she said was reasonable and well-founded. Although he had Ning Fengzhi's letter, it was only asking him to help correct Ning Rongrong's arrogant and spoiled princess temper. As for her arguing with Yu Xiaogang, he really couldn't get a word in edgewise.
" Flender, do you think Xuan Ming's strength is normal?" Yu Xiaogang asked.
Flender was taken aback. "Normal?"
"According to Qin Ming, both of his Martial Soul have significant mutation defects, each more dangerous than the last. Under these circumstances, not only has his cultivation speed not decreased, but it is also far ahead of his peers, and his strength is beyond the norm. Don't you have any doubts?" Yu Xiaogang said.
"This..." Flender was a little confused.
"What can you suspect?"
"His Blood Spear Martial Soul must have a cultivation method that no one knows about!" Yu Xiaogang affirmed.
"Haven't you always wanted to solve Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul Mutation defect?"
"Once I go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I can intervene in Xuan Ming's teaching and training, and naturally I can find out how he did it."
According to Qin Ming, Xuan Ming's Beast Martial Soul initially had a very high risk of going out of control, and it even went out of control in the training ground of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. His Blood Spear Martial Soul was an even more dangerous Martial Soul that would devour and plunder his own Soul Power and blood energy!
Under these circumstances, Xuan Ming's cultivation speed should be far behind that of his peers, but not only is it not slow, it far surpasses that of his peers, and he also has that terrifying Soul Ring ratio, which is definitely a problem!
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"You're hoping to find out from him if there's any way to fix your Martial Soul Mutation defect, right?" Flender directly exposed Yu Xiaogang's little scheme.
Yu Xiaogang's expression was slightly unnatural, and a hint of embarrassment flashed in his eyes, but he did not deny it. "That's naturally one of the purposes as well."
"However, his Martial Soul and his Soul Skill give me a really dangerous and eerie feeling."
"What... are you trying to say?" Flender asked.
"Devour." Yu Xiaogang unconsciously clenched his fist.
"Don't you know what kind of cultivation method this is?"
"Moreover, the Xiao San and the others witnessed it; Xuan Ming's methods of killing were extremely skilled, one could even say he was a professional assassin."
"And that night, after Zhu Zhuqing ran away, you had Dai Mubai chase after her. He saw it too. Xuan Ming killed two high-level Soul Ancestor with just one move. He didn't even see what happened."
"I doubt..."
" Xiaogang!" Flender's tone darkened, and he couldn't help but interrupt Yu Xiaogang.
You absolutely mustn't say things like that!
Devouring—this is the cultivation method of the Fallen!
By devouring and plundering the Soul Power of other Soul Master through special secret methods, they forcibly enhance their own Soul Power. In this process, they place a huge burden on their bodies. In order to bear that terrifying pressure, Fallen Soul Master have no choice but to devour the blood and energy of more people!
Fallen Soul Master not only threaten the Life of Soul Master, but also the Life of countless ordinary people!
Every time Fallen Soul Master appears, it causes a tragedy involving at least a hundred people!
Therefore, once Fallen Soul Master is discovered, they will be wanted and hunted down by the two great empires, the Spirit Hall, and the entire Soul Master World!
It's no exaggeration to say that everyone should kill him!
"I only have suspicions, I have no evidence." Seeing Flender's serious expression, Yu Xiaogang realized he might have gone too far and quickly explained.
" Xiaogang!" Flender stood up.
"You want more evidence? Who is Xuan Ming anyway?"
"Not only does it have close ties with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, but it also has the background of the Poison Douluo, the endorsement of the Seven Great Families of the Great Soul Arena, and a special relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Calling him a Fallen Soul Master? Is this an attack on him personally?"
"This is smearing these four major powers! Are you out of your mind?!"
From birth to the present, almost all of Xuan Ming's information can be investigated, especially after his Martial Soul Awakening and joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. What he did and who he could contact were all under the control of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family!
Now they're suddenly saying he might have used the cultivation methods of Evil Soul Master —is this an accusation against Xuan Ming?
This is a false accusation against the Heaven Dou Imperial Family!
Furthermore, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Seven Great Families of the Great Soul Arena have invested so much in Xuan Ming. Now, with this sudden news, what will everyone think?
Do you think they were unaware?
Yu Xiaogang frowned, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke, " Flender, I understand your concerns, but the various abnormalities surrounding Xuan Ming are truly unsettling. That devouring power is definitely not something an ordinary Soul Skill can possess. If we don't find out the truth, what if he really is Fallen Soul Master? Once his power grows, the consequences will be unimaginable."
"Stop!" Flender raised his hand to interrupt.
" Xiaogang, whether this is true or false, you'd better stay away from it!"
"Which of these four major powers doesn't have connections and influence? If there really were Fallen Soul Master, how could they be completely unaware? Once this suspicion spreads, the four major powers will definitely do everything in their power to investigate the source in order to prove their innocence. At that time, you know what will happen!"
Offending all four of these forces at the same time means that even the reputation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will not be able to protect Yu Xiaogang!
In fact, to distance themselves from the situation, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan might even have to take the initiative to eliminate its own members first!
Heaven Dou City.
More than a month later, Xuan Ming returned to this place once again.
Qin Ming took the Imperial Fighting Team back to the academy for a debriefing activity, so Xuan Ming brought Ah Rou towards the Moonlight Pavilion.
Although he had lived in Heaven Dou City for many years, he spent most of his time cultivating and was not familiar with the place. He only knew how to get to the Crown Prince's Mansion and Moonlight Pavilion.
It would be more convenient to ask Tang Yuehua for help in finding a place for Ah Rou to stay, as she is familiar with the area.
"Need a yard?"
Xuan Ming brought Ah Rou to Tang Yuehua's room and explained her situation and needs.
"That's a minor issue, but..." Tang Yuehua's gaze swept back and forth between Xuan Ming and Ah Rou.
"What's wrong?" Xuan Ming asked, puzzled.
"No, it's nothing." Tang Yuehua's expression was somewhat unnatural.
"Let me inquire for you; we should have news in a couple of days."
"By the way, His Highness the Crown Prince came by before and said that if you return, you should go to the Crown Prince's residence; he needs to speak with you."
"Now?" Xuan Ming asked, puzzled.
"Go there now. If you keep putting it off until he comes knocking, you two..." Tang Yuehua hesitated, then stopped herself.
Even she couldn't quite understand the relationship between Xuan Ming and Xue Qinghe!
"Alright." Xuan Ming looked at Ah Rou.
"You rest here, I'm going out for a bit."
"Mm." Ah Rou nodded gently.
Watching Xuan Ming leave, Tang Yuehua once again turned her probing gaze to Ah Rou, "When... did this happen?"
Ah Rou was taken aback. "Huh?"
"It shouldn't have happened this month," Tang Yuehua said.
"Has it been a long time?"
"Hmm... it's been a long time, hasn't it?" Ah Rou said hesitantly.
They met Xuan Ming six years ago, but the atmosphere wasn't very good back then.
Tang Yuehua sighed, "Just as I expected. This child never gives the girls around him a chance, no matter how proactive they are or how jealous they are."
"I've had some suspicions before that he might have some psychological issues due to his past experiences."
"Psychological problems?" Ah Rou looked puzzled.
"Some people, if they lack maternal love during their growth, will develop special feelings for older women who can provide care and support later in life. This feeling is what people call the Oedipus complex. Xuan Ming, this child, has been orphaned since childhood and has focused on cultivation for many years, so he does indeed have some emotional deficiencies," Tang Yuehua said.
"He doesn't resist friendly closeness, and it's something he wants, but because of his past experiences, he lacks a sense of security and instinctively guards against anything that tries to get close to him. He's unable to express these things honestly, so he often seems awkward."
"But he's definitely a good person, and if you treat him sincerely, he will never let you down."
"Betrayed?" Ah Rou was taken aback by Tang Yuehua's sudden words, a blush rising to her cheeks. She quickly waved her hands and explained, "Madam Yuehua, you've misunderstood. Xuan Ming and I don't have the kind of relationship you're thinking of."
Tang Yuehua raised an eyebrow slightly, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. She gently patted Ah Rou's hand and said, "Don't be shy, young lady. Although I'm in this Moonlight Pavilion, I still have some ability to judge people. Xuan Ming seems indifferent to everyone, but there's something strange in his eyes when he looks at you. Besides, this is the first time he's ever brought a woman to the Moonlight Pavilion. He's never done it before."
Ah Rou's face grew increasingly hot, and she stammered incoherently, "Madam, it's really not what you think..."
Not wanting Tang Yuehua to misunderstand, Ah Rou quickly explained in detail her contact and relationship with Xuan Ming. Although Xuan Ming's attitude towards her was somewhat special, there was another reason for it. Their relationship was definitely not abnormal!
Chapter 154 Nonsense