Teacher, It's Time to Take Your Medicine

Xiao Wu tugged at Yan Zu's arm. "Little Brother A-Zu, tell me quickly, what exactly happened this past month? How come Little Jade can talk now? What is your Fifth Soul Ring?"

Liu Erlong looked at Little Jade, a flash of shock in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed her emotions and waved her hand. "Don't rush, let's go inside first. This isn't the place to talk."

The group arrived at Liu Erlong's office, where Yan Zu recounted his experiences over the past month. Of course, he didn't reveal the core secrets of the Soul Spirit Contract or the specifics of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He only mentioned that he helped Dugu Bo and his grandson detoxify, and that he himself had also gained some opportunities. Little Jade had grown due to his improved cultivation and unexpectedly unlocked the ability to speak.

"Senior Dugu's poison really been cured?" Liu Erlong asked again to confirm.

"Yes," Yan Zu nodded, "Now, not only has Senior Dugu been cured of the poison, but his cultivation has also improved. Senior Yan has also benefited from this misfortune, her Martial Soul Evolution."

Liu Erlong took a deep breath, his gaze towards Yan Zu becoming even more complex. "You child—you truly bring both joy and worry."

She looked at Little Jade, who was lying obediently at Yan Zu's feet. Sensing Liu Erlong's gaze, Little Jade raised her head, her amber eyes clear and bright.

"Little Jade, you can really talk now?" Liu Erlong asked softly.

Little Jade nodded and said in her childish voice, "Little Jade ----can speak----simple words."

Its words, though simple, were clear and unambiguous. Liu Erlong, having seen his share of storms, quickly suppressed his shock and said earnestly, "Little Jade, don't let anyone else know that you can speak, except for the people in this room. This is very important for both you and Yan Zu, understand?"

Little Jade nodded earnestly. "Little Jade understands. I'll only listen to my brother."

Her sensible demeanor softened Liu Erlong's heart. She looked at Yan Zu and said, "Now that Little Jade can speak, it will be much easier for you to communicate in the future. But remember, in front of outsiders, Little Jade should still pretend to be an ordinary Martial Soul."

"Yes, teacher," Yan Zu replied solemnly.

Liu Erlong paused, then got down to business. "Yan Zu, what about you? How many years has your Fifth Soul Ring been around?"

"Fifty-five thousand years," Yan Zu said calmly.

The office was silent.

"Fifty thousand... five thousand years?" Ning Rongrong's voice trembled. "Fifth Soul Ring? A-Zu, this... how is this possible?"

Ning Rongrong's eyes widened. "Little Brother A-Zu, you're not lying to us, are you? How could Fifth Soul Ring withstand 55,000 years?"

Liu Erlong remained silent, but her clenched fists betrayed her inner turmoil. She walked up to Yan Zu, releasing a wisp of her Soul Power to sense him. A moment later, she withdrew her Soul Power, her eyes filled with shock.

"It is indeed the aura of a 50,000-year-old Soul Ring —and of extremely high quality—" Liu Erlong murmured, "Yan Zu, how did you do that?"

Yan Zu briefly explained his powerful physique and extraordinary mental strength, as well as the special circumstances of the Mountain-Subduing Spirit Turtle voluntarily sacrificing itself to become Soul Ring.

Even so, everyone was still stunned.

"Soul Beast that willingly sacrificed itself—" Oscar murmured, "Our boss is truly too strong."

Liu Erlong shook his head, "Yan Zu, your good fortune is truly... unimaginable."

She composed herself and asked another question she was concerned about, "You came back this time not just to let me know you were safe, right?"

Yan Zu nodded. "Teacher, I'd like to discuss the Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament with you. Our team is currently short two people, and Senior Sister Dugu Yan has volunteered to transfer to our academy with Senior Brother Yu Tianheng to join our team."

Liu Erlong was stunned again. "Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng? The captain and vice-captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team?"

"Yes." Yan Zu explained Dugu Yan's suggestion in detail.

After pondering for a long time, Liu Erlong slowly said, "If they are really willing to join, it would indeed be a great thing for our Blue Tyrant Academy. However—there are many complexities involved. As for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Senior Dugu should be able to put in a good word. But Yu Tianheng is a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and his destination requires the sect's approval."

She looked at Yan Zu: "You should first confirm with Dugu Yan. If Yu Tianheng is really willing to join, I will personally go to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to explain the situation."

"Thank you, teacher," Yan Zu said sincerely.

Liu Erlong waved his hand, his eyes gleaming. "No need to thank me. If we can really form a team like this, our Blue Tyrant Academy might just make history in the major competition two years from now!"

She looked at the young people in front of her—Yan Zu, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, plus Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng who might join—this lineup already surpassed most advanced Soul Master Academy teams, and was even comparable to the Spirit Hall's teams!

"Alright!" Liu Erlong slammed his hand on the table. "Now that we have a goal, let's prepare properly! Starting tomorrow, you'll begin systematic team training. Yan Zu, you just got back, rest today. Tomorrow, I'll create a specific training plan for you."

"Yes, teacher!" everyone responded in unison, their eyes gleaming with fighting spirit.

Little Jade also raised her head and said earnestly, "Little Jade —also trains—to help her brother."

Liu Erlong smiled, squatted down, and gently patted Little Jade's head. "Okay, Little Jade, you can train with us too. With you here, Yan Zu's strength can be maximized."

Little Jade happily nuzzled Liu Erlong's hand, then returned to Yan Zu's side, her amber eyes filled with dependence. "Brother—good luck!"

Yan Zu gently stroked Little Jade's head, and looking at his spirited companions around him, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Little Jade seemed to sense something, looked up at Yan Zu, her eyes full of tenderness.

After Liu Erlong announced the dismissal, everyone was preparing to leave the office when Yan Zu gently raised his hand. "Teacher, everyone, please wait a moment."

Everyone stopped and looked at him in confusion.

Yan Zu took out several jade bottles from his Storage Soul Tool and placed them on the table. The jade bottles gleamed with a warm luster under the lamplight, and a faint light could be seen flowing inside.

"This trip wasn't just to help Senior Dugu and the others; I also used the unique environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to refine some pills," Yan Zu said slowly. "These pills will be of great help to everyone's cultivation."

Everyone's eyes lit up. They knew that what Yan Zu had brought out was definitely not ordinary.

Yan Zu first picked up a jade bottle containing a purple-gold elixir with interwoven ice and fire patterns on its surface.

"This is the Ice and Fire Body-Tempering Pill," made primarily from the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot. It can temper bones and muscles, expand meridians, strengthen the body, grant immunity to water and fire, and make one impervious to all poisons. After taking it, one needs to cultivate within seven days to fully absorb its medicinal power."

He took out four pills and handed them to Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar respectively.

"Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Rongrong, Oscar, each of you take one. After taking it, both ice and fire energies will circulate within your body. You'll need to guide it with your Soul Power. The process may be somewhat painful, but if you persevere, it will greatly improve your physique."

Then, he picked up another purplish-red jade bottle, took out a pill that was entirely purplish-red with faint dragon patterns on its surface, and added to Liu Erlong, "Teacher, this is Dragon-Patterned Body-Tempering Pill," a body tempering pill specially designed for dragon-type Martial Soul. Its medicinal power is stronger than ordinary Ice and Fire Body-Tempering Pill, and it is also more suitable for your Fire Dragon Martial Soul."