Toji did not answer, but instead focused his gaze on Zhang Lexuan.
This means it's up to Zhang Lexuan to decide.
After realizing this, Zhang Lexuan blurted out:
"Of course, Teacher Du. There's strength in numbers, and we can take care of each other."
As soon as Zhang Lexuan finished speaking, Han Ruoruo excitedly took Zhang Lexuan's arm:
"That's great, Lexuan! We can sleep together tonight! I still have so much to tell you!"
Zhang Lexuan nodded with a smile, but her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Toji.
Toji has never liked having too much contact with others, but since the choice has been given to her, there's naturally no problem.
As expected, Shen Er, Toji had been calm, saw how close Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo were and said:
"I'm fine."
He prefers a Lone Wolf lifestyle, as it allows him to be more selfish.
But there are times when he doesn't only need to consider himself.
For example, Zhang Lexuan's upbringing is clearly very unsuitable for Toji's approach; she should be more like a typical, sunny, cheerful noble lady.
In the original novel, Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo were best friends, Toji Zhang Lexuan naturally trusted Han Ruoruo to take good care of her.
However, he remembered that Han Ruoruo was older than Zhang Lexuan, so why would she participate in the hunting expedition on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest...?
Toji lowered his eyes and noticed something suspicious.
He is now extremely fearful, living cautiously for fear of being discovered by Tang San, the God King in the heavens.
And they suffered the same fate as Huo Yuhao, arranged by destiny.
Du Weilun breathed a sigh of relief, a slight smile appearing on his face:
"That's great! Our camp isn't far from here, let's all go together."
In the dead of night, the campsite in the Star Dou Great Forest fell into a state of tranquility.
Moonlight, like water, spilled through the gaps in the tent, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
The embers of the campfire had long since died out, leaving only a few wisps of smoke drifting slowly in the night breeze.
Inside the camp, the students meditated and cultivated in their tents, with faint fluctuations of Soul Power permeating the air.
The teachers took turns keeping watch on the surrounding environment.
During this time, Du Weilun tried to test Toji, but Toji didn't give him the chance and went straight back to his tent.
Zhang Lexuan shared a tent with Han Ruoruo, while he was alone.
Toji lay in the tent, his hands behind his head, his gaze peering through the gaps in the tent roof at the bright moon hanging high in the sky.
His thoughts drifted far away, as he began to calculate how to meet the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
"I apologize, Emperor Auspicious Beast, but if I could make contact with you, I might be able to learn more information."
So I guess I'll have to have a showdown with you.
Toji's face was ashen; he was completely unaware of any news from Tang San's side.
Given Tang San's personality, if he discovered that there were others in the Douluo Continent who had transmigrated here just like him, he would definitely kill them.
This is related to Toji Life safety.
"Unfortunately, now is not the time. With my current level, I cannot abduct the Emperor Auspicious Beast in front of the Ferocious Beast, especially since her combat power is equivalent to that of an ordinary Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
Toji made a very rational judgment.
"It seems I need to find an opportunity to persuade my teacher to come with me to the Star Dou Great Forest. With his strength, it shouldn't be a problem."
Toji pulled the covers up and prepared to sleep.
Unlike other Soul Master who can use meditation instead of cultivation, he doesn't even have Soul Power, so how could he meditate?
For him, the best way to rest right now is to sleep.
etc...
Toji, he remembered something and sat up abruptly.
"If Qi and Blood can replace Soul Power, then can I use Qi and Blood for meditation and cultivation?"
Seemingly realizing the feasibility, Toji quickly sat cross-legged and began absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy in the air, following the usual cultivation method.
"Absorb the energy of heaven and earth, integrate it into the body, and control the flow of Qi and Blood through the various meridians, completing a full cycle..."
After trying it for a while, Toji discovered that although it was theoretically feasible, it was extremely difficult to implement in practice.
"Cough cough--"
He was Toji suffocated that he could no longer maintain his cross-legged position. He braced himself on the ground with both hands, spat out a mouthful of blood, and then gasped for breath.
"No, I can't mess around by myself. What if I make a mistake in my cultivation method?" Toji took a deep breath. After that experiment, she really didn't dare to mess around anymore.
"Let's go back and discuss it with the teacher."
Toji quickly cleaned up the pool of blood he had just vomited, and then heard a light footstep outside the tent. Immediately afterwards, the curtain was gently lifted.
A faint fragrance drifted in on the night breeze; it was Zhang Lexuan's unique scent, a blend of moonlight's coolness and a young girl's gentle warmth.
" Toji, are you asleep?" Zhang Lexuan's voice was very low, as if she was afraid of waking others.
Toji responded with a faint "yes":
"Not yet."
Zhang Lexuan tiptoed into the tent, carrying a food item wrapped in leaves in her arms.
She knelt beside Toji and handed him the food:
"You told me that because of your constitution, you consume a lot of energy, which makes you have a big appetite. I guess the wild boar at dinner didn't satisfy you, so I thought I'd bring you some roasted meat and fruit."
Toji turned his head and, by the moonlight, saw her face clearly.
Her long hair cascaded down her back, and her eyes shone faintly in the darkness, like the brightest star in the night sky.
"Thank you." Toji accepted the food, his tone calm. This was the first person outside of his family to show him such concern.
Zhang Lexuan smiled, sat down beside him, hugged her knees, and looked at his face:
" Toji, what were you doing just now? I think I heard some noise..."
Toji quickly started eating, taking a bite of the roast meat:
"I've custom-made an extra set of Soul Tool for you. You're level 32 now, so you can use a level 3 one."
Zhang Lexuan blinked, somewhat astonished. "You want me... to use Soul Tool?"
Toji didn't answer immediately, but instead took a small Soul Tool from his Storage Soul Tool and handed it to her:
"This is for you."
Zhang Lexuan took the Soul Tool and examined it carefully.
It was a silver bracelet with intricate runes engraved on its surface, and faintly emanating Soul Power.
"What's this?"
"Your Storage Soul Tool was specially customized based on your 'Moon' Martial Soul," Toji explained.
"The rare metals used in its production have a special affinity for moonlight, making them perfect for you."
"There's also a set of Level 3 Soul Tool custom-made for you here. I'll teach you how to use them on the way. It'll be enough for you until you reach level 40 Soul Ancestor."
"Once you reach the Soul Ancestor, I'll have someone custom-make a Level 4 Soul Tool for you..."
"This... this must cost a lot of money, right?" Zhang Lexuan felt a pang of heartache upon hearing this. "I've heard that Soul Tool are very expensive... they really burn through Gold Soul Coin."
Toji speaking frankly:
"Stop dawdling, just consider it a gift from me."