Qian Chen glanced at Huo Yuhao and the other two who were still packing their things and said, " Yuhao, once you're done packing, hurry back to your cultivation."
"Yes, teacher." Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao hurriedly finished packing their things and rushed back to their residence.
Once everyone else was gone, Qian Chen looked at Zhang Lexuan carefully and took out Level 8 Defensive Soul Tool, the Imperial Armor, from his Storage Soul Tool. Pointing to the two characters " Feng Luan " engraved on the Soul Tool, Qian Chen explained, " Feng Luan is my second brother. He was the Soul King who accompanied me when we first met."
"It's him, it's him! Your second brother is Feng Luan, the very same Soul Tool Soul Engineer that amazed Deans Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er?" Zhang Lexuan exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, it's him. My three brothers, Feng Luan, Bing Ling, and Pan Long. Although Feng Luan's Soul Power Level has been surpassed by Bing Ling and Pan Long because he also cultivates Soul Tool, Feng Luan's combat strength can easily defeat Bing Ling and Pan Long." As Qian Chen spoke, he grabbed Zhang Lexuan 'Zhang Lexuan hand and handed her the Level 8 Defensive Soul Tool, the Imperial Armor, saying softly, " Lexuan, this is for you first."
Seeing that Qian Chen wasn't answering her question directly, but instead using the Feng Luan and the Level 8 Defensive Soul Tool Imperial Armor to distract her, Zhang Lexuan said, " Qian Chen, you still haven't told me why you're helping the Soul Tool Department."
" Lexuan, I've already told you. An excellent Soul Engineer is stronger than an excellent Soul Master of the same level, and an excellent Soul Engineer can even fight across levels."
Zhang Lexuan said with a pitiful look, "I know. But I don't want the Martial Soul Department to slowly decline in my hands and be surpassed by the Soul Tool Department."
" Lexuan, the position of Sea God Pavilion Master has been divided into a Head Master and a Deputy Head Master due to the current lack of promising young talents at the Shrek Academy. It's currently held by Yan Shaozhe and Senior Sister Cai Mei'er, but that position will inevitably belong to me or you in the future. We need to consider the perspective of the entire academy. Soul Master who only cultivate Soul Power will only become weaker. Our goal isn't for every student to be able to make Soul Tool, but for every student to be able to use Soul Tool."
This was the first time Zhang Lexuan had heard Qian Chen express his ambition so openly and without hesitation. Moreover, Zhang Lexuan herself was a graduate of the Martial Soul Department and considered a backbone of the Martial Soul Department. To hear firsthand that the Martial Soul Department was becoming increasingly weak, especially coming from the mouth of her beloved, left her feeling deeply troubled. Zhang Lexuan remained silent, only whispering, " Qian Chen, I need some peace and quiet."
Zhang Lexuan walked towards her residence somewhat absentmindedly. After taking a few steps, she realized that her hand was heavy, and then she discovered that she was still holding the Level 8 Defensive Soul Tool Imperial Armor that Qian Chen had just given her.
Zhang Lexuan turned to look at Qian Chen and said, " Qian Chen, I appreciate your kindness. From now on, this Imperial Armor will belong to me. If you want to become the Sea God Pavilion Master, I will support you. However, what you said about the Martial Soul Department getting weaker and weaker, although it is a reality, I really don't like hearing it from your mouth. I'm very unhappy, let me have some peace and quiet for a couple of days."
After Zhang Lexuan finished speaking, she turned around and left without waiting for Qian Chen to speak again.
A month passed in the blink of an eye. Just three days before the Freshman Tournament, the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Tool Department issued a joint announcement: the rules of this Freshman Tournament have been changed, allowing the use of Level 1 and Level 2 Soul Tool throughout the competition. The Soul Tool Department has prepared a large number of compatible Soul Tool, which freshmen are welcome to purchase. Furthermore, the Soul Tool Department will contribute two million Gold Soul Coin to subsidize two hundred students from impoverished families to purchase Soul Tool. Those who wish to apply can go to the Soul Tool Department office to complete the process.
Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao were overjoyed when they saw the announcement. Being able to use Soul Tool would be a huge help to them. Huo Yuhao's Level 2 Soul Tool could easily defeat Level 4 Soul Tool without any problem.
Wang Dong said regretfully, "The teacher gave me Level 3 Soul Tool, which can't be used during the competition. I wonder if the teacher has any other Level 2 Soul Tool now? Let's go ask."
Xiao Xiao nodded in agreement. She had Level 4 Soul Tool in her hand, which she couldn't wear even in everyday life, let alone during a competition. She said, "Okay, I agree with Wang Dong's idea. Let's go ask the teacher."
Huo Yuhao could only nod and follow the two towards Qian Chen's office. When the three arrived at the dean's office, they saw Zhang Lexuan and Qian Chen inside, each busy with their own things.
Zhang Lexuan no longer felt any sadness or unhappiness. After a month of calm reflection, especially after personally donning the Imperial Armor and realizing she could recklessly unleash her power without regard for injury, she finally understood that the immense help that Soul Tool provide to Soul Master is undeniable.
"Teacher, teacher's wife," the three called out in unison.
Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan looked up at the three of them. Qian Chen asked, "What's wrong?"
Wang Dong stepped forward and said, "Teacher, we saw the announcement for the Freshman Tournament today. It says that Soul Tool can be used in this competition. You see, Xiao Xiao and I both have level three and Level 4 Soul Tool, which can't be used in this competition. Do you have any Level 2 Soul Tool left? Could you give us some?"
Qian Chen said irritably, "I don't have Level 2 Soul Tool here. However, I need to tell you that the Soul Tool I gave Yuhao is far superior to the level of Level 2 Soul Tool produced by the academy. Therefore, for the sake of fairness, you are not allowed to use the Soul Tool I gave you. If you want to use Soul Tool, you must buy them from the Soul Tool Department. And I can tell you, as soon as the announcement was made, the Soul Tool Department will be packed with people. If you don't hurry up, all the good, compliant Soul Tool will be sold out."
The three understood immediately upon hearing Qian Chen's words. Not only had they failed to obtain a powerful Soul Tool this time, but their teacher had also restricted their use of the Soul Tool they already possessed.
However, upon hearing Qian Chen's reminder, the three hurriedly replied, "Yes!" and rushed towards the Soul Tool Department. Sure enough, the plaza outside the Soul Tool Department was already packed with people, and the Soul Tool Department students were all smiles. Many Martial Soul Department students, seeing how easily the Soul Tool Department students exchanged their Soul Tool for Gold Soul Coin, were filled with envy.
Huo Yuhao and his two companions were initially picking and choosing when they realized that the Soul Tool they had just been looking down on had been bought by another classmate. They were left with only even worse Soul Tool, and the three of them panicked. Soon, they spent a total of over 20,000 Gold Soul Coin to arm themselves from head to toe.
Although these Soul Tool were of poor quality and lacked powerful functions, they were still better than nothing. Just as Huo Yuhao and his companions were walking back somewhat dejectedly, Huo Yuhao suddenly burst into laughter. Wang Dong leaned closer and asked, " Huo Yuhao, what are you laughing at?"
Huo Yuhao did not answer Wang Dong's question. He only saw his enemy Dai Huabin, along with his two teammates Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie, rushing towards the Soul Tool Department at this moment. By then, the Soul Tool Department had sold out of all its Soul Tool.
Even if we were to use the family's resources to transport Soul Tool from other places, it wouldn't be impossible. However, among the original Douluo Three Kingdoms, Shrek Academy already produces the best Soul Tool. Transporting them from outside would be less efficient than purchasing them directly from Shrek's Soul Tool Department.
Dai Huabin quickly noticed that Huo Yuhao was mocking him. He turned around angrily and said sternly, "Where did this bastard come from? Don't think you can laugh at me just because you stole Soul Tool!"