Du Weilun heard the sudden sound behind him, his heart tightened, and his whole body tensed instantly.
As a level 79 Soul Saint, his reaction speed was extremely fast. Almost subconsciously, his Martial Soul instantly possessed him, and seven Soul Ring rose from his feet: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black. The light of the Soul Ring was particularly dazzling in the rain.
He turned around abruptly, his eyes warily scanning behind him, his Soul Power already gathered in his hands, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
However, when he saw the person behind him, his pupils suddenly contracted, and an inexplicable sense of crisis instantly enveloped his entire body, making his hands and feet icy cold and his heart pounding violently.
Standing behind him was a tall man wearing a simple black t-shirt and white workout pants, looking casual and relaxed.
He didn't emanate any Soul Power fluctuations, but the invisible pressure made Du Weilun feel suffocated.
It also gave Du Weilun a very deadly sense of danger.
His body's instinctive reaction almost made him subconsciously release his Martial Soul.
"Who are you?!" Du Weilun's voice was a little hoarse, with a hint of barely concealed nervousness in his tone.
What a terrifying man.
Before he uttered a sound, he hadn't even noticed his presence.
What's even more terrifying is that he's standing right in front of me, yet I haven't been able to sense his presence with my Spiritual Power or Soul Power.
Having arrived at the Shrek Academy alone, Toji did not answer Du Weilun's question, but instead turned his gaze to Zhang Lexuan behind him.
His gaze softened instantly.
" Lexuan, I've come to pick you up."
Upon seeing Toji, Zhang Lexuan's eyes lit up, and her heart involuntarily quickened.
" Toji..." Zhang Lexuan murmured softly, her voice carrying a hint of undisguised joy.
Toji walked up to Zhang Lexuan, tilted the umbrella slightly, and shielded her from the torrential rain.
Looking at her soaked clothes, his brows furrowed slightly.
Why aren't you using an umbrella? What if you catch a cold?
Zhang Lexuan stuck out her tongue and said somewhat shyly:
I forgot my umbrella.
Toji handed her another umbrella:
"Take it, so it doesn't get wet in the rain."
Zhang Lexuan took the umbrella but did not open it, remaining standing under Toji's umbrella.
Being so close to him, inhaling his masculine scent, made Zhang Lexuan's face flush.
He seems to have changed...
"Are you Lexuan's family?" Watching the two of them interact, Du Weilun realized something and lowered his guard.
"No..."
Toji was about to say they were just friends when Zhang Lexuan interrupted him, saying:
"Yes, Teacher Du, he's family. My dad was supposed to pick me up, but it was him who came. I was a little surprised and apologized."
After saying this, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head shyly.
Upon hearing Zhang Lexuan's explanation, Du Weilun felt completely relieved.
But that inexplicable sense of crisis still lingered.
He scrutinized Toji, trying to discern something from him, but Toji appeared to be an ordinary person, without any fluctuations in Soul Power or even a trace of aura.
How could there not even be the slightest fluctuation of Soul Power?
Just like any other person.
"Now that Lexuan has had her family come to pick her up, I'm relieved." Du Weilun, seeing that Zhang Lexuan had admitted it herself, didn't make things difficult for her, and was extremely amiable. "However, your appearance has piqued my curiosity."
"May I ask what your strength is?"
"Helping her Soul Hunting beasts is a piece of cake." Toji glanced at him.
Du Weilun hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke:
"Please forgive me for mentioning this, but even with my current cultivation level, which is close to that of Soul Douluo, I still can't see through your cultivation level at all. Could it be that you are a titled...?"
Before he could finish speaking, Toji shook her head in denial.
You're overthinking it.
He held Zhang Lexuan's small hand and whispered:
Let's go home.
Upon hearing him say he wanted to go home, Zhang Lexuan stood there stunned for a long time, her eyes slightly moist. She quickly nodded and took Toji's arm.
"Okay, let's go home."
Toji opened an umbrella and led Zhang Lexuan into the rain.
Du Weilun watched the two leave, his heart still filled with doubt and unease as he gazed at Toji's retreating figure.
"Could he really just be an ordinary person?" Du Weilun muttered to himself, but then shook his head. "No, impossible. The invisible pressure he exudes is something an ordinary person could never possess."
Could it be --
Based on Toji's characteristics, Du Weilun recalled the situation described by Zhao Tie, who was trapped in his inner demons.
This perfectly matches Toji's situation.
Could he be the 'superman' with the physique that Teacher Zhao mentioned?
Du Weilun took a deep breath and made a decision in his heart.
"It seems I need to report this to the dean."
Toji and Zhang Lexuan walked side by side in the rain.
Raindrops pattered on the umbrella, making a crisp sound.
Zhang Lexuan glanced at Toji secretly and asked softly:
Why did you suddenly come to pick me up?
"Is that not allowed?"
Zhang Lexuan's cheeks flushed slightly as she whispered:
I thought you'd be too busy to pick me up.
"No matter how busy I am, I'll still have time to pick you up. After all, you never know what dangers you might encounter on the road," Toji said calmly.
"However, on our way back, we need to make a trip to the Star Dou Great Forest."
Zhang Lexuan looked up at Toji: "You want to help me Soul Hunting beasts?"
Toji nodded. "Yes, I'll help you find the most suitable Soul Beast for your Third Soul Ring."
"But the Star Dou Great Forest is very dangerous, and what about the academy..."
Toji interrupted her, "Don't worry, I'm here."
Upon hearing Toji's words, Zhang Lexuan's worries instantly vanished.
Toji never does anything without being sure of success. Since he said he would help her Soul Hunting beasts, there must be no problem.
Toji smiled and reached out to ruffle Zhang Lexuan's hair:
"I can't believe you've already reached level 30 in just one year. You'll surpass me soon."
Zhang Lexuan raised her hand and slapped Toji's hand away in dissatisfaction. "I was already level 30 two months ago, but I haven't stopped cultivating. After I get my Soul Ring, I should be level 32, right?"
"So fast?" Toji was genuinely envious of this cultivation speed.
"You're only three years older than me, but I feel like a little kid in front of you." Zhang Lexuan puffed out her cheeks slightly. "Also, you're so tall, I have to look up to talk to you. Besides, other parts of you have become more different."
"What's different?"
Zhang Lexuan tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "I can't quite put my finger on it, but I feel like you're more... reserved than before, and you've also grown a lot taller?"
"You used to be like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, radiating brilliance. But now, you seem much more ordinary, which only makes you seem more unfathomable."
"Also, your muscles seem to have gotten even stronger... Can I touch your eight-pack abs? How do they feel?"
As she spoke, Zhang Lexuan reached into Toji's clothes.
"Stop fooling around..."