Qian Chen looked at everyone and said, "By providing free Martial Soul awakening and healing for commoners, over time, these commoners will feel that this is what our Watch Valley should do, that it is what they deserve. Just like Tang San ten thousand years ago, the Spirit Hall helped him awaken his Martial Soul and even gave him subsidies, but he was not grateful at all and turned around and destroyed the Spirit Hall. Only what is hard-won will be cherished."
Hearing Qian Chen's words, everyone fell silent. Qian Chen continued, "These nobles and powerful forces are essentially a constant reminder to these commoners that the free awakening of Martial Soul is fraught with obstacles and is hard-won. This way, they will remember our kindness."
"Furthermore, as long as they don't harm the people of Watch Valley, let these nobles and forces do whatever they want. Because we can't completely eliminate these opposing forces; that would take too much time and effort, and offend too many people," Qian Chen added.
After listening, Zhang Lexuan, Feng Luan, Bing Ling, and Pan Long all understood the deeper meaning.
Qian Chen continued, " Pan Long, construct a massive Awakening Hall at the entrance of Watch Valley, offering free Martial Soul awakening services and healing for civilians around the clock. Within a ten-kilometer radius of this massive Awakening Hall, anyone who obstructs or kills civilians seeking Martial Soul awakening or assistance will be executed without mercy."
Pan Long immediately stood up and said, "Yes, elder brother."
Then Qian Chen continued, " Pan Long, remember this: in other cities, if civilians are stopped Awakening Hall Watch Valley, we won't interfere; but once they're inside, we'll guarantee their safety. Also, no matter where you are, anyone who dares to touch a hair on the head of Watch Valley member will be killed without mercy."
"Yes!"
Seeing Qian Chen say "no mercy" twice, Qian Chen Zhang Lexuan wondered if he had gone too far and advised, " Qian Chen, a lesson is enough. Killing people will create enemies and harm our future development! Besides, it will kill many people."
Qian Chen smiled and said, "It's precisely because we must show no mercy that we, the Watch Valley, value those who want to join us and those who have already joined us. This is how we attract more people. And over time, the nobles and powerful groups will discover our rules of conduct and naturally won't dare to walk into the line of fire anymore."
Hearing this explanation, Zhang Lexuan finally nodded.
Sure enough, after a few days of turmoil, the nobles and powerful figures gradually figured out the rules for handling conflicts in Watch Valley. Little by little, a tacit understanding and balance inexplicably formed between the two sides.
As time passed, the start of the school year for the Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy drew near. The Shrek commoner students that Qian Guyi had brought back returned to the academy first, followed by Feng Luan, and then Bing Ling, along with Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochеn, also returned to the academy.
Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan stayed until the last two days before the start of the semester. Everything went smoothly during this time, and only then did Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan feel relieved.
Before leaving, Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan summoned Pan Long to their side again and gave him some instructions. Then, Qian Chen took out a manual from his Storage Soul Tool.
Pan Long and Zhang Lexuan both looked at Qian Chen curiously. Pan Long asked directly, "Big brother, what are these?"
"These are some Clear Sky Sect manuals I obtained from a Evil Fire Clear Sky Hammer Evil Soul Master I killed. This one is an improved version of the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer."
Qian Chen continued, "I was fortunate enough to know three powerful individuals, and I asked them to improve these manuals. This one has already been improved, and the improved manual is very suitable for heavy Tool Martial Soul. So these past few days, I've taken the time to write it down. You should cultivate it diligently; once you master it, your combat power will be even stronger, allowing you to better protect Watch Valley."
Pan Long accepted the manual with both hands and said earnestly, "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely study this manual diligently."
"Hehe, just do it in moderation. You'll need to contribute to both Soul Power cultivation and the management of Watch Valley," Qian Chen reminded him again.
At this moment, Zhang Lexuan spoke up, "Fourth brother, these past few days, Princess Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire has actually come to our Watch Valley twice to look for you. I think she might be using her beauty to achieve her goals."
Zhang Lexuan didn't say that Xu Jiujiu came specifically for Pan Long, because she was afraid Pan Long wouldn't be able to handle it if she said that.
Unexpectedly, Pan Long simply smiled and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. I've seen through Xu Jiujiu your thoughts and actions. My elder brother has told us countless times since we were little the story of Bibi Dong, Hu Liena, and Qian Renxue, three negative examples of being love-struck. I will never be love-struck. We still need to rebuild the Spirit Hall, and I must become Limit Douluo."
Zhang Lexuan felt relieved after hearing this, but then suddenly felt something was off. She glanced at Qian Chen and suddenly realized that Qian Chen was the best, so she said, " Qian Chen, let's go back to Shrek."
Qian Chen nodded, Sword Follows the Will. The Seven Kill Sword seemed to come alive, flying to Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan's feet. Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan held hands and stepped onto the Seven Kill Sword together. The Seven Kill Sword rose into the air and flew towards the Shrek Academy.
After watching Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan fly away, Pan Long muttered to himself, "Hmph, my sister-in-law is worried I'll become love-struck, but I think she's the one who's become love-struck because of my brother. Being love-struck isn't bad, as long as it's love for me or for people in our camp, it's a good kind of love-struck. Oh no, thinking like this isn't good. My brother says it's called double standards, which is also bad behavior."
After a day of high-speed flight, Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan returned to their residence on Sea God Island. Looking at the situation there, Qian Chen knew that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong should have already returned, but there was still no sign of Xiao Xiao. He wondered where she had gone and why she hadn't returned yet.
"Teacher, teacher's wife, you're back!" Huo Yuhao heard footsteps and immediately ran out of the room.
Zhang Lexuan responded, "Mm." Qian Chen then asked, " Yuhao, how was your trip to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect with Ning Tian?"
Huo Yuhao's expression was very unnatural, but he still said, "Teacher, it was very good. My trip to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect went very smoothly. After I arrived, although the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was somewhat dissatisfied with me for injuring Xiaotian, I promised that I would definitely be able to heal Xiaotian in the future. After I demonstrated my Twin Martial Souls and the Ultimate Ice of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, I immediately gained the understanding and recognition of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. They treated me very well."
Qian Chen didn't expose the true colors of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. If Huo Yuhao didn't have Twin Martial Souls and the Ultimate Ice, he probably wouldn't have been able to leave the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. The normal outcome would have been that he would have been sliced into pieces by the people of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
After glancing at Huo Yuhao a few times, Qian Chen noticed that Huo Yuhao's expression was very unnatural, as if he felt regret, reluctance, and hesitation.
Qian Chen asked, " Huo Yuhao, what's wrong? You seem a bit off. Is the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect still making things difficult for you? Don't worry, your teacher will always have your back."
Huo Yuhao said helplessly, "Teacher, it's not Ning Tian's fault, it's my own problem."
Before Huo Yuhao could finish speaking, a melodious voice came from the second-floor stairs. "Teacher, Mistress, you're back! Xiao Dong missed you so much!"
Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan turned around and were both shocked. Fortunately, Qian Chen was mentally prepared and was only shocked for a moment.
Zhang Lexuan was so shocked that her mouth hung open. She suddenly turned and glared at Qian Chen, then asked Wang Dong, " Xiao Dong, what happened to you?"