Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 282 Xuan Ziwen's Fate Intersecting
Nothing was said that night. Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu sat cross-legged on the bed, cultivating together, their soul power swirling around them like silver snakes.

Moonlight streamed through the specially made soul-guided glass, casting long shadows on them.

As the first rays of dawn pierced through the clouds, the two slowly opened their eyes, a flash of brilliance in their eyes, their fatigue vanished, and they felt refreshed.

In the early morning, sunlight filters through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu walked out of the dormitory side by side. The morning breeze carried a slight chill, but it made them even more awake.

Along the way, other students cast curious glances their way, since Shrek Academy's exchange students were already highly regarded at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

At this moment, the air in Lin Jiayi's office was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.

Lin Jiayi stared at the monitor screen, where the scene of Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu walking out of the same dormitory room played repeatedly.

He stroked his chin, a calculating glint in his hawk-like eyes: "These two guys are alone in a room late at night. Shrek Academy has never had much interaction with any power in the past. It seems that there is a deeper scheme behind this."

"The situation between the Sun Moon Empire and the Star Luo Empire is already delicate. Could these two little fellows have come with a special mission?"

A meaningful smile played on his lips as he casually copied the surveillance video into a specially made soul tool before heading to Jing Hongchen's office.

Within the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, each dormitory building is equipped with its own canteen. In the senior canteen, precious ingredients and top-notch cooking techniques complement each other, providing students with ample energy replenishment.

Zhou Sichen, Xu Jiujiu, Mo Xuan, He Caitou, and Huo Yuhao went to the cafeteria in the sixth-grade dormitory together.

Inside the cafeteria, crystal chandeliers shone brightly, and various delicacies, kept warm using soul-guided technology, were laid out on the tables, emitting an enticing aroma.

The five of them found a seat by the window and sat down. He Caitou picked up a piece of golden-brown roasted soul beast meat and began to eat heartily: "The food at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is much more plentiful than that at Shrek Academy!"

Huo Yuhao carefully observed the tableware on the table. These tableware pieces actually incorporated simple soul tool functions, and he secretly admired the Sun Moon Empire's exquisite soul tool technology.

Zhou Sichen smiled and said, "The canteen here is indeed better than the outer courtyard canteen, but it is far inferior to the inner courtyard canteen."

Hearing this, He Caitou and Huo Yuhao felt even more eager to enter the inner courtyard; they also wanted to experience that kind of life.

However, Huo Yuhao knew that with his current cultivation speed, the probability of him being admitted to the inner academy in the future was not very high, so he had to make some achievements in soul tools.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have the chance to enter the inner courtyard.

Although he now knew Zhou Sichen's status and position, he also knew that Shrek Academy would never allow Zhou Sichen to give him special treatment.

Not long after, Fan Yu and Zhang Lexuan walked into the cafeteria one after the other.

The two walked straight to the table where the five people were sitting. After sitting down, Fan Yu looked at everyone with a gentle gaze and spoke first: "How do you feel in this new environment after a night's rest?"

Zhou Sichen put down his cutlery and replied, "After yesterday's observation and last night's reflection, I found that we do indeed have a considerable gap with the Sun Moon Empire in terms of soul guidance technology."

"Take these seemingly ordinary tablewares in the cafeteria, for example. They all contain ingenious soul guidance designs, which is enough to show their popularization and in-depth application of soul guidance devices."

Fan Yu nodded slightly, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes: "If there were no gap, our exchange program would have lost its meaning. Everything here about Soul Masters, from basic theories to cutting-edge technologies, is worth our in-depth study."

“Yesterday, Master Mingde had an in-depth exchange with us personally. Their sincerity in cooperation and teaching exceeded my expectations. After that, you can just focus on your studies and don’t need to worry about other trivial matters.”

He paused, then continued, "At least during this three-year exchange period, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, for reasons of reputation and profit, will not easily take action against you. As for how much real skill you can learn, that depends on your individual efforts and talent."

Zhou Sichen smiled confidently: "During last night's physical test, I deliberately showcased my talent. With Jing Hongchen's shrewdness, he should understand our value."

"As long as he's not confused, he'll do everything he can to protect us, since we also have the potential to bring benefits to the academy."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly and rolled her eyes at Zhou Sichen: "Although you are exceptionally talented, you must not be careless."

"Human nature is complex. Within the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, various forces are deeply intertwined. It's hard to guarantee that no one will act impulsively due to personal gain or misjudgment. If one is careless, the trouble could be considerable."

Zhou Sichen smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "With Teacher Zhang's reminder, I will definitely be cautious. However, I believe in the wisdom of the Red Dust Hall Master. With his status and power in the academy and the empire, protecting us exchange students should not be difficult."

Xu Jiujiu, Mo Xuan, and the others listened quietly to the conversation between the three, and their minds became clearer about their studies and life over the next three years.

Fan Yu turned her gaze to He Caitou and Huo Yuhao, and said earnestly, "Caitou, Yuhao, you two are exceptionally talented. This exchange program is a rare opportunity."

"Your task is simple: to absorb the knowledge here without distraction and do your best to improve the level of soul tool manufacturing and application."

"Leave other matters, whether interpersonal relationships or potential conflicts, to the teachers to handle. Do not be distracted by external factors."

He Caitou and Huo Yuhao exchanged a glance and nodded solemnly: "Teacher, rest assured, we will definitely live up to your expectations!"

Fan Yu then looked around at Mo Xuan and the other students and said, "The same applies to you. The next three years are a critical period for self-improvement. You must not be distracted. Only by focusing on the study and research of soul tools can you gain a place in this fiercely competitive world of soul tools."

Everyone responded in unison: "Understood!"

Fan Yu's words of advice echoed in the cafeteria. While everyone was listening attentively, Zhou Sichen subtly moved half a step closer to Zhang Lexuan.

He lowered his voice, his breath brushing against Zhang Lexuan's ear: "To avoid attracting attention, Jiu Jiu and I will go to your residence tonight under the pretext of you guiding our cultivation. Remember to leave the door open."

Zhang Lexuan naturally picked up her teacup and took a sip, her eyes revealing understanding: "Don't worry, I'll prepare in advance."

After breakfast, everyone walked back to their dormitory along the stone path covered with fallen leaves. Sunlight pierced through the clouds, making the glazed tiles of the teaching building shine with dazzling colors.

As soon as I pushed open the dormitory door, two neatly folded school uniforms came into view. The dark purple fabric shimmered with a faint light, and the cuffs were embroidered with the gilded emblem of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. A blank soul tool nameplate that had not yet been activated was pinned to the chest.

At the same time, the soul-guided communicator issued a notification: "All exchange students, proceed immediately to the first floor of the sixth-grade teaching building."

The sixth-grade teaching building stands in the core area of ​​the academy, constructed entirely of black basalt, with intricate soul-guiding array patterns engraved on its surface.

Although the building lacks the flamboyant technological feel of the first-year school building, it subtly exudes an imposing aura, as if every brick and stone carries the wisdom accumulated over the years.

Zhou Sichen looked up and saw the soul-guided wind chimes hanging from the eaves tinkling softly in the wind, emitting a buzzing sound similar to soul power fluctuations. "The entire sixth grade only has a few dozen students, yet they occupy such a large building all to themselves."

Huo Yuhao sighed softly, his fingers unconsciously stroking the badge on his school uniform: "A level 5 Soul Master is already an elite in Shrek Academy, but here it's just the entry standard. I wonder when I'll be able to become a level 5 Soul Master."

He Caitou crossed his arms, a defiant smile playing on his lips: "If you try harder, you can definitely do it. Once we show our true abilities, we'll make them know the true strength of Shrek Academy!"

Upon entering the lobby on the first floor, the smooth, mirror-like floor reflects the figures of everyone present.

Lin Jiayi stood in the center wearing a silver-trimmed robe, with eight teachers behind him in different poses. Some held pointers engraved with runes, some had tiny electric currents wrapped around their fingertips, and one female teacher had a mechanical bird perched on her shoulder, its metal wings reflecting a cold light.

"Welcome, Shrek Academy geniuses!" He gestured to the teachers behind him: "These eight instructors are all level seven or above Soul Masters, proficient in different fields such as Soul Tool design, forging, and control."

"The college's sixth-year experimental area will also be open to you, and all the materials you need for your experiments will be provided by the college."

"Of course, if you want to take your completed soul tools with you, you'll need to pay for the materials. If it's just for testing, it's completely free..."

Lin Jiayi slowly and methodically explained that they would follow their respective mentors to study, and after reaching a certain level, they could attend classes at Mingde Hall.

After each mentor is assigned, they will reassess everyone's Soul Master level according to the standards of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and award Soul Master level badges.

Although Lin Jiayi put it very tactfully, what he really meant was that he felt their original soul tools from Douluo Continent were not up to par.

Zhou Sichen simply smiled and offered no comment.

Of these ten exchange students, apart from Mo Xuan and Huo Yuhao who had a relatively short time learning about soul tools, the others were all geniuses.

While they may not be comparable to the Soul Masters of the same level at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, their Soul Master rank is definitely not inflated.

Moreover, both Mo Xuan and Huo Yuhao possess considerable talent in soul tools.

Therefore, no one cared about the reassessment of the Soul Master's level; they were just secretly angry.

After the basic information was introduced, each teacher drew lots to determine the students they would be mentoring.

However, this does not include Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu, as they were not included from the beginning, since Lin Jiayi only brought eight teachers.

After the other teachers selected their students, they left with them, leaving only the Dean of Students Lin Jiayi, Zhou Sichen, and Xu Jiujiu on the last floor.

Faced with this unusual arrangement, Zhou Sichen and Xu Jiujiu didn't ask any further questions. Lin Jiayi explained:

"Your mentors have already been arranged. They are Xuan Ziwen, one of the research advisors of Mingde Hall, a special-grade teacher at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, and an eighth-level soul master."

Zhou Sichen was startled, but remained calm on the surface.

In the original novel, Xuan Ziwen was an important guide on Huo Yuhao's path to growth. He not only taught Huo Yuhao advanced knowledge about soul tools, but also later joined the Tang Sect with the confidential files of Mingde Hall, making great contributions to the development of soul tools in the Tang Sect.

Unexpectedly, he received such a pleasant surprise as soon as he arrived at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

"It's like finding a needle in a haystack, only to have it come to you effortlessly," Zhou Sichen thought to himself.

They arrived here two and a half years early, disrupting the original timeline, but fate seemed to have already written the script, bringing the person he most wanted to win over to their doorstep.

This strange feeling made him wonder if he really possessed some kind of special luck.

"Thank you, Teacher Lin," they said in unison, their voices filled with just the right amount of gratitude.

Lin Jiayi nodded in satisfaction: "Come with me."

The three of them walked through the winding corridors of the academy and soon arrived at the second teaching building for the sixth grade.

This building looks more ancient and imposing than the first one, with the walls covered with the marks of time, yet it also exudes a mysterious aura.

Entering the teaching building, the three of them walked up the spiral staircase. Each floor was eerily quiet, and only the sound of their own footsteps echoed in the empty corridors.

When they finally arrived at the fifth floor, Lin Jiayi stopped in front of a door marked "Third Laboratory".

"Professor Xuan is a genius, and also a complete research fanatic," Lin Jiayi said, pointing to the closed door.
"He spends almost all his time in the laboratory, often neglecting to eat or sleep. I believe that these two geniuses will definitely make great progress under his guidance."

Zhou Sichen's lips curled up slightly: "To be honest, I can't wait to meet this research maniac."

Lin Jiayi smiled and shook his head, then raised his hand and knocked on the door.

However, the expected response did not appear, and as time passed, there was still no movement in the laboratory.

Lin Jiayi smiled awkwardly: "It seems that Professor Xuan is engrossed in the experiment again."

As he spoke, he took out his access card and swiped it lightly in the sensor area. As the dean of students, he had an access card for all his colleagues in the college, just in case he encountered a special situation like this.

With a slight mechanical sound, the laboratory door slowly opened.

A unique scent, a mixture of metallic odor and soul power fluctuations, wafted over, and what came into view was a spacious and bright space, more than twice the size of Fan Yu's laboratory at Shrek Academy.

The huge laboratory table was covered with various sophisticated instruments and shimmering metal materials, while the surrounding walls were covered with densely packed research drawings and experimental data.

The matte silver-white metal desktop, spanning over 30 square meters, was piled high with documents and soul guide device parts, exuding a rigorous and professional atmosphere.

Deep inside the laboratory, a young man in a white lab coat was intently staring at the instruments in front of him, his pen moving rapidly across the whiteboard.

He looked to be in his thirties, thin, but his eyes held an almost fanatical obsession.

Even when he heard the door open, he didn't even look up, completely immersed in his research world.

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