Douluo II: Starting as an Evil Soul Master Bound to Electrolux
Chapter 36

Sword Maniac Ji Juechen—Guys, Please Bookmark, Vote, Send Monthly Tickets, and Tip

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Qin Fang was running, hurrying back to his dormitory to eat, when Jing Hongchen rushed over and called, "Brother Qin Fang, wait for me."

Qin Fang stopped, asking in confusion, "Dean Jing, is there something you need?"

Jing Hongchen said, "Brother Qin Fang, I'm asking you this as a grandfather. Could you let my grandson and granddaughter join Genius Class One as well?"

Jing Hongchen had even prepared to pay a hefty price, but Qin Fang agreed without a second thought. "Sure. But Dean Jing, let's make this clear first. If Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen refuse to behave, I'll still kick them out of Genius Class One."

Jing Hongchen hurriedly promised, "Alright, Brother Qin Fang, don't worry. If they dare disrespect you, I'll slap them around, tie them up, and drag them before you to apologize."

Qin Fang smiled after hearing that. "Dean Jing, then have them report to Class One's classroom this afternoon."

Jing Hongchen left in high spirits, preparing to give Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen a talking-to.

Qin Fang ran forward another couple of steps and spotted a strange figure. He was continuously swinging his sword. Even though sweat had soaked his sleeves and both arms were trembling slightly, his gaze remained firm as he continued to swing.

A name immediately surfaced in Qin Fang's mind: Sword Maniac Ji Juechen.

Qin Fang stopped and watched seriously for a while, thinking, Should I bring him into Genius Class One too?

This kid had spent his life proving that Grandmaster's theory was right: there were no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters. Unlike Grandmaster, who had spent his life overturning his own theory: a useless Martial Soul was equivalent to a useless Soul Master.

Ji Juechen's lips twitched slightly. "Five thousand and one."

After saying that, a smile of having broken through his limit appeared at the corner of his mouth. Only then did he put away his Soul Tool sword and prepare to head to the cafeteria.

After some thought, Qin Fang still left. Ji Juechen had already found his own path forward. Interfering might not be a good thing.

In his single dormitory, Qin Fang wolfed down the lavish meal Uncle Li had delivered.

Once he finished eating, Qin Fang left his dormitory and contacted the various instructors of Genius Class One to arrange the schedule. He also went to collect his own class schedule. After all, there was no seniority in learning; the accomplished were teachers. As the instructor for Soul Engineering Material Science, he had to attend classes too.

Noon, Mingde Hall.

Jing Hongchen had Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen accompany their grandfather for lunch.

The enormous dining table was filled with dishes, none of which were inferior to Uncle Li's cooking.

Meng Hongchen smiled until her eyes narrowed into slits. She proactively served Jing Hongchen food, coaxing her grandfather, "Grandpa, you should eat too. It's getting cold."

Xiao Hongchen was comparatively quiet, eating in silence.

Only after they finished did Jing Hongchen get to the point. "Starting this afternoon, you two will report to Grade One Class One. Qin Fang is the homeroom teacher. Once you get there, you must behave. Otherwise, if you get kicked out of Class One, I'll be utterly humiliated."

Meng Hongchen obediently nodded. Although she was unwilling, she did not want to upset her grandfather. Xiao Hongchen, however, refused outright. "I'm not going. I need to focus entirely on preparing for the All-Continent Soul Master Competition and represent Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy. I don't have time to fool around with these little kids."

Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen said sternly, "You have to go whether you want to or not. As for your qualification to compete? I'm revoking it. Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy can't win the championship anyway."

Xiao Hongchen stared at his angry grandfather in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief. Was this really his grandfather? How much had Xiao Hongchen sacrificed for this competition? A Soul King at fourteen—was that realm really so easy to attain? Moreover, he had already reached the level of a Level 5 Soul Engineer. If he went all out, he was confident he would not be weaker than a Soul Emperor.

The All-Continent Soul Master Competition had been his best chance to make a name for himself, yet his grandfather had now canceled it?

Meng Hongchen wanted to persuade her grandfather to let her brother compete. After all, he was Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy's number one genius.

Jing Hongchen practically roared, "No more nonsense. The two of you will immediately report to Grade One Class One's classroom. Whoever is late, whoever dares talk back to Qin Fang, I'll break their legs."

Xiao Hongchen still wanted to say something, but Meng Hongchen forcibly pulled him away and whispered, "Brother, let's go take a look. What kind of magic does this Class One have?"

Watching the two leave, Jing Hongchen muttered, "Grandpa is doing this for your own good."

There were three reasons Jing Hongchen insisted on sending Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen to Genius Class One.

First, Qin Fang's Ultimate Light Martial Soul could subtly nourish the meridians and cleanse the body of Soul Masters around him during meditation. In particular, it could help Xiao Hongchen eliminate the hidden dangers left in his body from being pushed too hard too soon.

Did they really think Xiao Hongchen had become a Soul King solely through his own efforts? Talent was certainly important, but even more important was the piling on of all sorts of methods.

This was also related to Jing Hongchen's vanity. He had always wanted Xiao Hongchen to crush Shrek Academy's geniuses in this All-Continent Soul Master Competition.

However, after meeting Qin Fang, he changed his mind. Forcing growth was inferior to building steadily. The next competition—wait for the next one. With Qin Fang leading them, Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy would surely win the championship.

Second, under his protection, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen had had things too easy. They truly believed they were Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy's top geniuses. This time, they could see what a true genius was like and let Qin Fang properly temper their dispositions. Only by remaining neither arrogant nor impatient could they become strong.

Third, and most importantly, if they could keep pace with Qin Fang, build a good relationship with him, and even become brothers with him, then in the future, they could at the very least reach his level.

Especially Meng Hongchen. If she could stay with Qin Fang until the end, Jing Hongchen would be able to laugh even after he died.

Jing Hongchen thought, One day, you'll understand my painstaking intentions.

Grade One's new Genius Class One. The blazing sun was like a furnace, scorching the earth.

Two in the afternoon. All twenty-four students sat quietly at their desks without exception, previewing their textbooks.

Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen boredly gazed out the window, completely out of place among these students. But there was nothing they could do.

Earlier, Meng Hongchen had gone to seek help from their parents, hoping they would persuade their grandfather to change his mind. Instead, their parents had been harshly scolded and told to get lost.

This time, Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen truly gave up.

However, there was also an adult figure in the classroom: Sword Maniac Ji Juechen. With no distractions in his heart, he was wiping his fire poker—no, his beloved sword—trying to become one with it.

He had not been recruited by Qin Fang, but Jing Hongchen had sent him here.

First, Ji Juechen frequently challenged Mingde Hall's Soul Engineers, irritating everyone; second, Jing Hongchen wanted to give Class One a whetstone.

Even Xiao Hongchen did not want to interact with that madman.

Qin Fang entered the classroom and was stunned by the sight.

He could understand Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, but Ji Juechen? Why was he here? Thank you to all the handsome guys and beautiful ladies for reading. I'll always love you all.

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