Douluo Continent: I can nurture soul beasts and even perform super evolution.

Chapter 38 Did I give you too much face?

on the way back.

The two were silent.

Jiang Nannan seemed to be thinking about something. She lowered her head, and her beautiful eyes were a little red and swollen, traces left from when she had just cried.

"I still don't know your name..."

It wasn't until they arrived at Jiang's mother's residence that Jiang Nannan looked at Su Wen, a hint of confusion flashing in her beautiful eyes, because she searched her memory and found that she had never encountered such a junior...

"Su Wen." Su Wen smiled.

"Thank you, Junior Su Wen..." Jiang Nannan bowed, her beautiful eyes filled with gratitude.

Having just emerged from the "devil's den," and learning from Dean Yan that her mother was alright, her joy was beyond words. It turned out that Yang He hadn't reported to the academy's higher-ups at all, or rather... she hadn't realized how important she was.

As relieved.

"You're welcome," Su Wen replied with a smile.

He and Jiang Nannan were complete strangers. If he immediately offered her comforting words like a friend, Jiang Nannan, who had just escaped danger and hadn't yet realized what was happening, would only find it increasingly strange afterward, or perhaps even see him as a sycophant lurking in the shadows...

Maintain distance, just enough.

"call……"

Jiang Nannan took a deep breath.

Push open the door.

Jiang's mother lay on the hospital bed, her face haggard, but upon seeing her daughter, a look of happiness unconsciously appeared on her face. She waved her hand and said softly, "Why did it take so long? Your hospital director and your good friend have been waiting for you for ages."

"Good friend?" Jiang Nannan was taken aback.

I glanced at Su Wen unintentionally.

The latter's complexion remained normal.

Without thinking twice, Jiang Nannan stepped forward and threw herself into her mother's arms, sobbing softly. At that moment, her mother's embrace was the warmest haven.

"Oh, this girl, she's so old but still acts like a child, making your friends laugh at her..." Jiang's mother was taken aback, then smiled and hugged her daughter, apologizing to Su Wen.

"..."

Su Wen shook his head.

Seeing this heartwarming scene, I couldn't help but feel a little envious.

"Hehe, this child looks to be only eleven or twelve years old. Xiao Wen, is your mother also a Soul Master?" Jiang's mother changed the subject and started chatting about family matters.

"I don't know." Su Wen shook his head. "Maybe..."

Jiang Nannan and her mother looked surprised. They exchanged a glance as if they understood something. When they looked at Su Wen again, their expressions were filled with pity and gentleness, and they spoke more cautiously.

……

"boom!"

Yan Shaozhe slammed his hand on the table and stood up, pointing at the middle-aged man in fine clothes opposite him and angrily shouting, "Xu Jiangliu, have I been too kind to you?! Do you think Shrek Academy is easy to bully?!"

With a bang, the fragrant dragon table was smashed to pieces by a single palm strike, sending wood chips flying everywhere.

Xu Jiangliu also trembled slightly.

He was merely a Title Douluo, and facing one of the highest-ranking figures on the continent (in the original novel, Yan Shaozhe's status was indeed very high, considered the face of Shrek Academy; Elder Mu was from the previous generation, and most people thought he was dead; the other elders generally stayed in the Sea God Pavilion to retire and rarely appeared in public), even as the Sect Master of the Xuanming Sect, he dared not be presumptuous. However, he had painstakingly cultivated a "daughter-in-law," and now that it was finally time to reap the rewards, Shrek Academy had interfered. He was truly unwilling to accept his nearly ten years of effort!
"Then I have to thank your academy for giving me this opportunity." He said with a dark face, unable to hold back his retort to Yan Shaozhe. "If Yang He hadn't rejected her, the Xuanming Sect wouldn't have had the chance to take advantage of the situation."

"How do you know about this?" Yan Shaozhe suddenly narrowed his eyes and stared intently at Xu Jiangliu.

"I... I guessed..." Xu Jiangliu's throat bobbed as he realized that he had exposed a flaw above. If Yan Shaozhe found out that he had bribed Yang He, the consequences would be unimaginable, and Xuanming Sect would not be able to withstand the wrath of Shrek Academy.

"..."

Yan Shaozhe slowly sat down, tapping his fingertips on the chair armrest, his expression showing a hint of suspicion.

If he wasn't mistaken, Yang He's rejection of Jiang Nannan should only be known to the parties involved. Moreover, this was a family matter of Shrek Academy, yet Xu Jiangliu knew everything about it.

Whether it was the Xuanming Sect extending its reach into Shrek Academy or bribing Yang He, neither of this was something he could tolerate; it was happening right under his nose...

The atmosphere was rather eerie. Xu Jiangliu was sweating profusely.

A few minutes later.

"I took the person away."

Yan Shaozhe stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked to the door.

My gaze swept over Xu Jiangliu: "But I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If it is truly related to your Xuanming Sect... Hmph!"

Before he finished speaking, his figure disappeared into the room.

"Huff, huff..." Xu Jiangliu was panting heavily, his face pale.

The pressure Yan Shaozhe put on him was immense.

A Super Douluo could crush him with a single finger. Although the latter, being of such status, would most likely not actually make a move, the feeling of a sword hanging over his head made him feel as if he had just escaped the gates of hell.

"Somebody come!"

Xu Jiangliu, panting heavily, said, "Call Chen Wen here!"

"Yes!" Seeing that Xu Jiangliu's expression was not right, the servant left without saying a word.

A few minutes later.

Chen Wen appeared in the room with a beaming smile.

"Master, everything is ready, we're just waiting for the second young master's wedding night..."

"Shut up!" Xu Jiangliu shouted. "From this moment on, Jiang Nannan has absolutely nothing to do with my Xu family. You need to sort out what you've done yourself, and don't leave a trace! Now, get out there and do it!"

"Ah..." Chen Wen looked bewildered and scrambled out of the room.

After Chen Wen left, Xu Jiangliu narrowed his eyes slightly.

A shadowy figure appeared beside him, crouching slightly, like a death servant awaiting orders.

“Go, follow him, and see if he handles things cleanly. If he doesn’t, help him clean up the mess. Once everything is settled, deal with him as well,” Xu Jiangliu said softly.

"Yes!"

A shadow silently disappeared, following in Chen Wen's direction.

"..."

Xu Jiangliu's breathing gradually calmed down.

He wasn't worried that Yan Shaozhe hadn't gone far but had stayed behind to investigate Chen Wen. After all, these so-called "evidence" were unimportant to him, and Yan Shaozhe had already known this all along, and had openly admitted it.

But the focus is on Yang He.

If Yan Shaozhe discovers his dealings with Yang He, then things will truly be in trouble.

Shrek Academy is the funniest joke on the continent.

Fortunately, he did not leave any substantial evidence, and the pawns that had contacted Yang He had long been eliminated by him.

"They're out picking peaches now!"

Xu Jiangliu thought about it for a long time but couldn't find any loopholes. Then he smashed the tea set and started cursing.

The Xuanming Sect often gathers common children to help them awaken their martial spirit.

Those with talent will be recruited into the outer sect of the sect and given resources for cultivation.

That's how Jiang Nannan caught his eye.

When Jiang Nannan awakened her martial soul at the age of six, her innate level eight soul power shocked everyone. She was truly a golden phoenix that emerged from a humble background. Jiang Nannan, who lived with her only mother, was about the same age as Xu Sanshi, who also awakened his martial soul in the same year.

She has leverage over her mother, making her easy to control, and possesses exceptional natural beauty.

Even the city lord's letter was arranged by him in secret.

But after this girl joined Shrek Academy, she seemed a bit disobedient. She had an independent and strong personality, so it would be difficult to get her son to awaken his martial soul a second time by just trying to persuade him. That's why he listened to Chen Wen's suggestion and resorted to this last resort...

(End of this chapter)