When Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan returned to their residence on Sea God Island, Qian Chen noticed the weariness on her face and quickly said, " Lexuan, you've worked so hard these past few days. Normally, the duties of the dean and vice-dean are shared, but now I'm also the homeroom teacher for Class 1, leaving you to shoulder the burden alone. I'm truly sorry."
Zhang Lexuan looked at Qian Chen, her eyes full of tenderness. "Don't say that. You're right, you should see things through to the end. You just took over a class and then immediately abandoned them; that would have a huge impact on them. It's the right thing to do to reassign them to different classes after the Freshman Tournament before leaving."
Seeing Qian Chen's expression, Zhang Lexuan asked, " Qian Chen, you haven't had dinner yet. I'll go prepare some for you." Qian Chen quickly grabbed her hand and said, "You've worked so hard, why bother with dinner? I haven't eaten, and neither have you. But the Shrek Academy cafeteria has already closed for meals. Come on, Lexuan, put the food down. We'll eat in Shrek City."
Just as Zhang Lexuan was about to nod, a soft voice came from behind her. "Teacher, teacher's wife, you haven't had dinner yet! How about I make you something? I'm a pretty good cook."
Qian Chen turned around and saw that it was Huo Yuhao. He nodded and said, " Lexuan, Yuhao's grilled fish is absolutely amazing. In the entire Douluo Continent, when it comes to grilled fish, there is probably no one better than him."
"Okay, I definitely have to try it. Thank you, Yuhao," Zhang Lexuan said earnestly.
Soon, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao heard that Huo Yuhao wanted to grill fish, so they came downstairs to help. Before long, the kitchen was crowded with people. "Let's go to the Sea God Lake. We can bring a grill, seasonings, and charcoal, and catch the fish fresh from the Sea God Lake," Qian Chen suggested.
"Alright, alright." Everyone said, and then they took their things and came to the Sea God Lake. Qian Chen didn't delay. He knew that the main species in Sea God Lake, the Silver-Blooded Dragonfish, was a Soul Beast. It would be a waste of time to send his disciples to catch fish now.
Qian Chen's ninth Soul Ring shone, and the Seven Kill Sword seemed to come alive, plunging into the water with a "plop." Moments later, it pierced the body of a giant Silver-Blooded Dragonfish, dragging it to the lakeside. Qian Chen removed the fish, and the next moment, the Seven Kill Sword plunged back into the water with another "plop."
Soon, Huo Yuhao's first batch of grilled fish was ready. He personally presented it to Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan, saying sincerely, "Teacher, Mistress, please."
Qian Chen nodded and hummed in agreement. Zhang Lexuan was much more polite, saying, "Thank you, Yuhao." The two then began to slowly savor Huo Yuhao's grilled fish. Huo Yuhao's grilled fish was indeed impeccable; even Zhang Lexuan praised it, saying, " Yuhao, your grilled fish is excellent."
Hearing his master's wife's praise, Huo Yuhao grilled even more enthusiastically. Soon, the second batch of grilled fish was ready, Huo Yuhao was about to hand it to Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao when, in the blink of an eye, the fish on his grill had vanished. Huo Yuhao was puzzled when he heard Qian Chen's voice. "Oh, it's Xuan Zi! You're here!"
While eating the freshly grilled fish, Xuan Zi praised Huo Yuhao, " Qian Chen, your disciple Huo Yuhao's grilled fish is truly amazing. The taste is simply superb."
Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao could only watch helplessly as their grilled fish disappeared. They were heartbroken and could only wait for Huo Yuhao's next round of grilled fish.
Qian Chen had no intention of pursuing Xuan Zi's actions, knowing that Xuan Zi was merely influenced by his Martial Soul. Qian Chen said, "It is an honor for Xuan Zi to have the pleasure of tasting my disciple Huo Yuhao's barbecue. It's just a pity for my disciples Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao; they'll have to wait for the next round."
"Haha, I won't eat your grilled fish for nothing." After saying that, Xuan Zi took out three Soul Ascension Pill from his Storage Soul Tool and handed them to Qian Chen, saying, "I like your three disciples very much. Here's one Soul Ascension Pill for each of them."
Now that Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire is under Bing Ling's control at the Shrek Academy, she no longer needs to compensate the academy for its losses. As a result, the academy has accumulated a considerable stock of Soul Ascension Pill, which has allowed Xuan Zi to spend lavishly.
Qian Chen accepted the Soul Ascension Pill and said, "Then I Xuan Zi on behalf of Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao."
From Qian Chen and Xuan Zi's conversation, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao learned that Xuan Zi was a big shot in the academy and had generously given them an important treasure. Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao were no longer angry that Xuan Zi had taken their grilled fish, and Huo Yuhao grilled even more diligently.
Qian Chen glanced around. Zhang Lexuan was elegantly eating her grilled fish, Huo Yuhao was still busy at work, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao were watching Huo Yuhao intently, and Xuan Zi was eating and drinking heartily not far away. Qian Chen put down his grilled fish and quietly approached Xuan Zi. He knew that Xuan Zi would have to take the blame for Wang Dong's death later. Qian Chen whispered, " Xuan Zi, I have a favor to ask of you."
" Qian Chen, what is it? Just tell me. As long as it's not anything serious, I'll agree." Xuan Zi replied casually.
"It's like this, Xuan Zi. I'm too busy with my duties at the academy right now. My disciple, Wang Dong, will probably break through to level 30 soon and needs his third Soul Ring. I would like to ask Xuan Zi to bring my disciple Wang Dong along next time you lead the students on Soul Hunting," Qian Chen said sincerely.
"This is easy to discuss. It's just Thousand-Year Soul Ring; I can easily give it to your disciple, Wang Dong."
Seeing that Xuan Zi had agreed, Qian Chen was overjoyed and said, "Then thank you very much Xuan Zi." Xuan Zi had no time to pay attention to Qian Chen anymore and continued his battle with the grilled fish in his hand.
While Qian Chen Qian Duoduo and his friends were happily enjoying their grilled fish, things weren't so harmonious at Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er Xian Lin'er's place. Although they were husband and wife in name, Xian Lin'er didn't like Qian Duoduo. She had married him mostly out of spite.
Today, Xian Lin'er originally thought that with Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan replacing Qian Chen in the Martial Soul Department, and Qian Chen having to teach Class One, Zhang Lexuan's work in the Martial Soul Department would be difficult to manage alone. Unexpectedly, on the first day, Zhang Lexuan arranged all the affairs of the Martial Soul Department in an orderly manner, directly ruining Xian Lin'er's plan to poach people from the Martial Soul Department.
This situation angered her so much that she didn't eat dinner and went back to her lodgings. As soon as she arrived, Qian Duoduo greeted her, asking, " Lin'er, you haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll go get you something to eat."
"I'm not eating! I'm so angry! Lexuan is too capable. Qian Duoduo, why didn't you snatch Lexuan to our Soul Tool Department back then!" Xian Lin'er said resentfully.
Qian Duoduo said aggrievedly, " Lin'er, I want to too! But Lexuan has an extremely powerful Moon Martial Soul, plus Innate Full Soul Power. Even if I talk myself hoarse, Lexuan won't come to our Soul Tool Department!"
"Alright, alright, go ahead and do your work. I need some peace and quiet," Xian Lin'er said helplessly.
"Okay, Lin'er, just call me if you need anything," Qian Duoduo replied hurriedly.
Soon, Xian Lin'er Xian Lin'er alone in her room. She sat down cross-legged, preparing to begin her meditation, when the aroma of barbecue wafted over.
"It smells so good!" Xian Lin'er exclaimed, and before she knew it, she felt even hungrier. She immediately called out, " Duoduo, where are you?"
Qian Duoduo arrived in front of Xian Lin'er in a moment and asked, " Lin'er, what's wrong?"
"There are people having a barbecue on Sea God Island. I didn't eat dinner, let's go check it out."