Douluo: Phoenix God Descends, Emperor Flame Burns the Sky

Chapter 231 Dugu Yan Breaks Through to Soul King, Team Building
The Haotian Sect Elders' Council secretly ordered the sect members in the Moon Pavilion to investigate Lin Xiao's recent movements and find a suitable opportunity to punish him.

Since Lin Xiao is young and fearless, let him hit a brick wall and learn what it means to be the number one sect in the world!
The title of the number one sect in the world is not something you can boast about; it's something you earn through battle!

I don't know.

Tang Yuehua was still worried at this time. After being cut off by Ye Qingxian, Haotian Sect would lose a major source of medicinal materials in the future.

Fortunately, there's still the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School...

Tang Yuehua hurriedly ordered people to purchase a large quantity of cultivation resources from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Otherwise, the interruption of cultivation resources in the sect would inevitably cause turmoil and panic among the sect members.

She made a mistake, so she could only try her best to mend it.

Fortunately,

The situation has not yet escalated to the point of no return.

……

"Brother Lin Xiao!"

Shui Bing'er ran over, lifting her skirt, her icy blue eyes filled with longing.

"You've been away training for more than half a year, and Bing'er misses you so much!"

Shui Bing'er ran up to Lin Xiao, consciously standing on tiptoe and squinting her eyes slightly.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but find it amusing.

"You're such a grown man, why do you still need to pat your head?"

"Touch me, touch me!"

Lin Xiao smiled and gently stroked Shui Bing'er's head.

Shui Bing'er said happily:

"Bing'er dreamed about Brother Lin Xiao yesterday!"

"I dreamt that we went back to Tianshui City together, and then today I saw you, Brother Lin Xiao, back!"

Lin Xiao chuckled to himself.

"After the Soul Master Competition, let's take the Burning Maple Team back to Tianshui City for some fun."

"I miss the scenery there."

He knew that Bing'er was homesick.

Shui Bing'er's eyes lit up with surprise, and she was about to reply.

Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan stepped forward.

"Xiao Linxiao, you're so biased!"

"You only know that Bing'er misses you, but don't you know that I miss you too?"

Lin Xiao was taken aback.

He noticed that Lingling's tone seemed to have changed.

Ye Lingling, who used to be socially awkward, always liked to act like an older sister in front of Lin Xiao. Now, her slightly coquettish tone... is it because she has grown up?

Dugu Yan naturally helped Lin Xiao straighten his clothes.

She scolded playfully, "Little Lin Xiao, you should take better care of your family when you grow up."

Little Lin Xiao, Little Lin Xiao; these two names evoked Lin Xiao's memories. The names he once desperately wanted to get rid of now sounded especially warm and familiar.

He, Lingling, and Yanyan were indeed like family.

Lin Xiao suddenly felt a pang of self-reproach.

When he returned, he didn't bring any gifts for everyone.

Shui Bing'er said softly:

"Sister Lingling, Sister Yanyan, how about we go to Tianshui City together after the Soul Master Competition is over?"

"I'll take you to see the valley where Lin Xiao and I practiced our Martial Soul Fusion Technique!"

"That place is so much fun!"

Lin Xiao's thoughts were drawn to another topic.

He still vividly remembers what happened back then.

It was in the valley outside Tianshui City that he developed the Burst Step and the Flame Burst Technique, and together with Bing'er, he cultivated the Martial Soul Fusion Skill—a truly vibrant and fulfilling youth!
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat helpless.

Shui Bing'er is kind, that's true, but she's far too clever.

Damn it, everyone has their own memories, so there's no real difference between them!
The situation is somewhat stalemate.

Fortunately, Lin Xiao's question broke the deadlock.

"Sister Yan Yan, what is your soul power level now?"

"I remember you were already level 48 before I left."

"Have you acquired your fifth spirit ring?"

Dugu Yan said coldly, "I was just about to tell you about this. I reached level 50 a month ago, but since my grandfather wasn't here, I didn't rush to hunt for a soul ring."

Ye Lingling exclaimed in surprise:

"Lin Xiao, you actually still remember Sister Yan Yan's level."

Lin Xiao rolled her eyes.

"Of course I remember what you said. It's not like I'm biased towards Bing'er. You guys have spent much more time with me, okay?"

"Bing'er has only been here for a little over a year."

"If you add too much vinegar, the food will taste sour."

Lin Xiao was somewhat worried about girls forming cliques, and her words were a subtle hint to Ye Lingling.

Please don't isolate Bing'er!

Ye Lingling snorted lightly, "Judging others by your own petty standards!"

She took Shui Bing'er's hand and waved it in front of Lin Xiao.

"The bond between us girls is stronger than you can imagine!"

"After all, Bing'er is my teammate with whom I spend every day. Our captain, like Senior Poison Douluo, is elusive and rarely seen."

Ye Lingling and Shui Bing'er, this is healthy competition!
Because they compete fairly, they are able to treat each other with honesty.

Lin Xiao scratched his head, looking embarrassed, and said:

"Sister Lingling, it's all thanks to you and Sister Yanyan for managing the team."

Ye Lingling crossed her arms and raised her chin.

"Hmph, you're destined to be a young master, while Yan Yan and I are destined to be laborers. We might have to take care of your chores for the rest of our lives!"

These words don't sound like a complaint at all; they even have a hint of sweetness to them.
How bizarre! It's absolutely bizarre!

Lin Xiao suddenly slapped his forehead and said:

"We've gotten off topic. Sister Yan Yan, since Senior Dugu hasn't returned yet, why don't we go together and help you hunt for your fifth spirit ring?"

"Sister Yan Yan, what is the maximum number of years you can absorb this?"

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, and she said crisply:

"The maximum I can absorb is 15,000 years!"

Lin Xiao nodded confidently:
"That goes without saying."

Taking advantage of the opportunity to hunt for a soul ring for Dugu Yan, Lin Xiao also held a small "team building" event as a way to make up for his actions towards the girls.

Uh, next time I go on a long trip, I'll definitely remember to bring a gift!

The idea for this team building activity was unanimously approved by everyone.

Then he reported it to Ye Qingxian.

Ye Qingxian completed the review and her final opinion was approval.

That matter was settled.

……

Three days later.

After packing their bags, Lin Xiao, Shui Bing'er, Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan, and Shui Yue'er...

The five of them set off together for the Star Dou Great Forest.

The girls chattered away, clearly treating this hunt for spirit rings as a spring outing.

Lin Xiao dared to lead the team because he had absolute strength to back it up.

His combat strength is already comparable to that of the Soul Saints at Shrek Academy.

If all your cards are played...

I wonder how strong it is.

After all, their real trump card is actually Maple Leaf, their main asset.

After its rebirth, the maple leaf is incredible!

"Maple Leaf, I now entrust my safety entirely to you!"

Lin Xiao communicated with the maple leaf in his mind.

Maple Leaf sneered:
"Hehe, if I waste my essence because of some petty villains, I'll knock you out and throw you on Ye Qingxian's bed when you go to sleep tonight!"

Lin Xiao almost knelt down before Maple Leaf.

"No, no, no, you can't joke like that!"

Having gotten to know him so well, Maple Leaf knew how to handle him.

(End of this chapter)