Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 277 Reunion with the Red Dust Siblings
The next morning, just as dawn broke, the soft sunlight spilled across the earth, draping the whole world in a golden veil.

The students of Shrek Academy had already packed up and, led by Xuanzi, arrived at Maple Leaf Square in the center of Maple Leaf City.

Along the way, the students whispered among themselves, discussing the upcoming exchange with the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.

Before long, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's team arrived at Maple Leaf Square in a grand procession.

Leading the way was Jing Hongchen, the head of Mingde Hall. His gaze was deep, and his face carried a certain majesty, yet he inadvertently revealed a composure that had been tempered by the passage of time.

The team leader was Teacher Ma, who led the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to participate in the competition half a year ago. He had a tall and straight posture, and his eyes revealed rich teaching experience and concern for the students.

This Teacher Ma is no ordinary person; he is currently the chief student of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and has profound expertise in the field of Soul Masters.

Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, brother and sister, stood at the forefront of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team. They were agile and had outstanding temperament.

When their gazes fell upon Zhou Sichen, the brother and sister both revealed a sincere smile, a smile that carried a hint of joy at their reunion and a longing for their past sparring sessions.

Just like in the original story, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy sent out exchange students this time. In addition to Xiao Hongchen and his sister, three of the ten students were reserve members of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy who participated in the last competition.

This personnel arrangement clearly demonstrates the importance that the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy attaches to this exchange activity. They obviously hope that through this exchange, the students can gain more knowledge and experience and improve their own strength.

Because of the influence of Zhou Sichen, the "butterfly," the two sides did not start with a fierce verbal battle as in the original work.

With a kind smile, Jing Hongchen spoke first: "Elder Xuan, I didn't expect you to lead the team personally this time. I feel much more at ease leaving these children in your care."

"You are highly respected at Shrek Academy and have an incredibly rich teaching experience. I believe that the children will definitely gain a lot under your guidance."

Xuanzi chuckled, his laughter hearty and full of power: "Let's not waste any more time on small talk. On behalf of the Martial Soul Department of Shrek Academy, I sincerely welcome your students to come and exchange ideas."

"Shrek Academy has always maintained an open and inclusive attitude, and hopes that this exchange will be beneficial to both sides."

Jing Hongchen quickly replied, "We will have to ask Elder Xuan to take good care of our students in the future. They are young and impetuous, so if they do anything wrong, we hope you will be lenient and give them guidance."

Xuanzi smiled calmly and said firmly, "Of course. I can assure you that they will learn something real during their studies at Shrek Academy, and the gates of Shrek's inner academy will be open to them without reservation."

"The inner courtyard gathers the academy's top teachers and cultivation resources. As long as they are willing to work hard, they will definitely be able to make great progress."

As he spoke, Xuanzi paused slightly, his gaze becoming even more profound: "At the same time, I also hope that the Hall Master of the Red Dust Hall can show sufficient sincerity in this exchange activity."

"After all, communication is a two-way street, and only when both sides are honest with each other can we achieve a true win-win situation."

Jing Hongchen laughed heartily, his round body trembling with the laughter, which was full of confidence and pride: "Of course, the elites from Shrek Academy are all outstanding individuals. Coming to Mingde Hall, they will surely receive the best teaching resources and guidance."

"Mingde Hall has always valued talent cultivation and will do its utmost to ensure that the students of Shrek Academy have a worthwhile experience."

While the two were talking, Zhou Sichen also warmly stepped forward to greet the Hongchen siblings.

Although they came from different colleges and had different stances, they had developed a good friendship through previous interactions and exchanges.

With a gentle smile, Zhou Sichen said sincerely, "It's been half a year since we last met, and you two have matured even more. Both your demeanor and your abilities have improved significantly."

The fact that Hongchen and his sister, who are not yet sixteen years old, were praised for their maturity is undoubtedly a great affirmation of their growth and progress during this period.

Upon hearing this, the two of them smiled happily.

Xiao Hongchen said with emotion, "It's a pity that we are all exchange students, otherwise we could learn from each other, encourage each other, and make progress together every day. That would be so wonderful."

Meng Hongchen echoed with a regretful expression, "Yes, you are the first person among our peers to discourage us."

"Our battle back then made us realize our shortcomings. We really want to train and learn from you in the same academy. Maybe we can improve faster that way."

Listening to their conversation, Zhou Sichen simply smiled, a smile tinged with humility: "I believe there will be such an opportunity in the future."

After a pause, Zhou Sichen said softly, "Before coming here, I asked a few reliable friends in the academy for help. They will take care of you once you arrive at Shrek Academy. You can ask them for help if you encounter any difficulties."

Faced with Zhou Sichen's kindness, the brother and sister exchanged a glance, a hint of gratitude flashing in their eyes.

Then Xiao Hongchen said with a hint of resentment, "Brother Zhou, don't underestimate us. With our strength, even if we went to Shrek Academy, we wouldn't be inferior to anyone. We've been training hard for the past six months, and our strength is now vastly different from before."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Sichen simply smiled, his eyes full of admiration: "That's true. Your Martial Soul Fusion Technique is incredibly powerful, and your teamwork is impeccable. Ordinary inner court students might not be a match for you in a two-on-two fight. That move left a deep impression on many people."

Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen and the other person laughed smugly, their chests puffing out even more unconsciously: "Of course." Then Meng Hongchen continued, "But according to you, you were able to break our Martial Soul Fusion Technique all by yourself back then, wouldn't you be even more powerful?"

"We've always been curious about how you did it."

Zhou Sichen waved his hand modestly: "Don't say that, it was just luck that time."

"Moreover, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is competing in Soul Guidance Devices. In this aspect, I still have a lot to learn and improve."

Looking at Zhou Sichen's humble demeanor, Xiao Hongchen deliberately rolled his eyes and teased, "Keep pretending. Your full-body soul tool isn't something an ordinary person can make."

"From material selection to forging, from rune inscription to overall assembly, every step requires extremely high skills and a deep knowledge base. I am certain that your expertise in soul tools is definitely not low, and may have already surpassed many of your peers."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Sichen maintained his faint smile and offered no further explanation.

In his view, strength and expertise are not something that can be proclaimed with words; actions and results are the best proof.

After all, in terms of skill with soul tools alone, Zhou Sichen is indeed superior to the brother and sister in front of him.

Moreover, he was well aware of Xiao Hongchen's passion and dedication to soul tools; they were both aware of this, so any further explanation would be superfluous.

Just as Zhou Sichen and Meng Hongchen were exchanging compliments, Meng Hongchen, who was standing to the side, inadvertently glanced at Xu Jiujiu next to Zhang Lexuan.

Her heart skipped a beat. At first, she thought she was seeing things and subconsciously rubbed her eyes, her gaze fixed on that familiar yet unfamiliar figure.

Once she confirmed that it was indeed Xu Jiujiu from the Xingluo National Academy, Meng Hongchen could no longer contain herself and hurriedly reached out to tug at Xiao Hongchen's sleeve.

She pointed to Xu Jiujiu not far away and said, "Brother, look at that person, isn't that Xu Jiujiu?"

Xiao Hongchen was speaking animatedly when his younger sister suddenly pulled him, interrupting his words.

After hearing Meng Hongchen's words, he turned his head to look at her with a puzzled expression.

As the princess of the Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiujiu is renowned in the world of Soul Masters.

She was gentle and graceful, exuding elegance in every smile and gesture, and radiating innate nobility. Coupled with her beautiful and charming appearance, Xiao Hongchen was naturally deeply impressed by this proud woman.

"It really has been a long time!" A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Hongchen's eyes, then he turned his questioning gaze to Zhou Sichen and said:
"Brother Zhou, if I remember correctly, Xu Jiujiu was the captain of Xingluo National Academy during the competition half a year ago, right? How come he's now at Shrek Academy?"

With a gentle smile on his face, Zhou Sichen explained slowly, "This is a long story, and it can't be explained in a short time."

"In short, the academy has some cooperation with the Star Luo Empire, and Jiu Jiu herself is a Soul Master with extremely high talent, so she came to exchange and learn."

Upon hearing this, the brother and sister exchanged a glance, understanding each other without saying a word.

It seems Grandpa was right; Shrek Academy has indeed begun to take action.

The princess of the Star Luo Empire went to Shrek Academy for further studies, and now she is coming to their Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy as an exchange student. The situation behind this must be very complicated.

However, for them, this has not had any substantial impact yet.

After all, for them right now, improving their cultivation level and Soul Master level is the most crucial and important thing, and everything else can be put aside for the time being.

Just as the three were having a pleasant conversation, Xuanzi's cheerful voice interrupted their exchange: "You kids, stop with your mutual flattery. The handover is complete. Children of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, come with me."

The "little kids" that Elder Xuan was referring to weren't just the young students. Even Elder Ma, who was almost eighty years old, was indeed just a little kid in front of Elder Xuan, who was over two hundred years old and had a long history.

At Xuanzi's command, the students from both sides exchanged positions in an orderly manner.

The students of Shrek Academy exchanged nods with their new partners from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, their eyes filled with curiosity and friendliness.

Meanwhile, the students of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, thinking about the unfamiliar academy they were about to enter, were also filled with anticipation and longing.

Afterwards, the two groups left in different directions.

Before leaving, Xiao Hongchen explained Xu Jiujiu's identity to Jing Hongchen. He and his sister Meng Hongchen might not care, but their grandfather would definitely take it to heart.

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