In Douluo Continent, what is a martial soul? It's like Luckin Coffee.

Chapter 224 is unfinishable, it's simply impossible to finish.

"Huh, this store only has one employee."

After entering Mixue Ice Cream with Ling Luochen, Ma Xiaotao saw Xiao Shenzi standing in front of the counter, wearing an employee uniform.

To be honest, seeing such young shop assistants gave Ma Xiaotao a strange sense of familiarity.

That child back then must have looked about the same size.

"Welcome to Mixue Ice Cream! Would you two like something to drink?"

Although Mixue Ice Cream is a tea shop that focuses on cost-effectiveness, the owner doesn't make money, and even the employees are temporary holiday workers.

But at the very least, basic services must still be provided.

Moreover, no matter how good the product is, if the sales staff act arrogantly, it may cause customers not to come back next time.

However, in a sense, it can also be considered a form of customer screening.

From the perspective of a certain second-generation game, that is to develop "animal husbandry".

That's audacious! The voice seemed a bit too shrill.

"Two glasses of lemonade, and two ice creams, please."

Seeing another product on Mixue Ice Cream's menu, Ma Xiaotao ordered it without hesitation.

If lemonade is so delicious, then this ice cream probably can't be too bad either.

Just as Ma Xiaotao was about to pay, she was taken aback when she saw the prices of the two products.

what's the situation?
Is this still the center of Xingluo City?
In this place, a loaf of bread can sell for 50 copper soul coins, which is equivalent to 5 silver soul coins.

Surprisingly, you can find lemonade for 4 copper soul coins a cup.

Even the most affordable supermarket in Shrek City might not have such low prices.

Shortly after paying, lemonade and ice cream were served to Ma Xiaotao and her companion.

Little God continued to slack off behind the counter.

Little did she know, this would be her last moment of leisure.

For a while afterward, it's likely that it will become an endless task, an impossible task to finish!
Little God: Shopkeeper, I'll give you the money. Go find someone else to do these jobs.

……

Meanwhile, at the competition venue.

Although there were some exciting moments in the matches between Shrek Academy and Yunluo Academy, the gap in strength between the two schools was still significant, even with Shrek Academy only fielding reserve teams.

Moreover, the majority of the audience at the scene were ordinary people.

They themselves do not understand the fighting style of Soul Masters, but the one-on-one duel is indeed far less entertaining than the seven-person team competition.

Moreover, Soul Masters generally need to obtain a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring to acquire area-of-effect Soul Skills.

Currently, both Shrek Academy and Yunluo Academy have Soul Masters whose cultivation levels range from Soul Venerable to Soul Grandmaster.

All they possess are some single-target soul skills.

Meanwhile, the soul tools displayed by Yunluo Academy were all quite ordinary.

This resulted in Xingluo Square being very lively at the beginning, but gradually becoming deserted afterwards.

If it weren't for the fact that leaving the venue would mean having to buy a new ticket to come back, then...

It's estimated that many people have already left Xingluo Square and gone to Mixue Ice Cream to buy a couple of lemonades to try.

A lemonade that can get His Highness Hisahisa to personally help promote it must be no ordinary product.

……

After Shrek Academy's competition ended.

The next match is between Xingluo National Academy and Mingdu Royal Academy.

This is the first round of the group of death. It's like the number one seed from the Star Luo Empire versus the number two seed from the Sun Moon Empire.

In terms of sheer excitement, only the match between the Star Luo National Academy and the Sun Moon Royal Academy can compare.

The preparation area of ​​Mingdu Royal Academy is almost right next to the preparation area of ​​Riyue Royal Academy.

Although both are academies within the Sun and Moon Empire, and both are located in Mingdu.

However, the students of the Sun and Moon Royal Academy actually look down on the students of the Mingdu Royal Academy.

After all, one got in based on his own talent and ability, while the other got in by relying on the legacy of his ancestors.

It's perfectly normal for geniuses to look down on those who have connections.

The difference between the two academies is evident from their respective team compositions for this Soul Battle Tournament.

The strongest person at Mingdu Royal Academy is only a level 52 Soul King.

Of the seven official team members, apart from the captain and vice-captain who are at the initial stage of Soul King, the rest of the team members are all Soul Masters.

With such a configuration, let alone a top-tier academy, it would be a stretch even to squeeze into the ranks of first-class academies.

However, as academies from the Sun Moon Empire, even if they don't get along normally, they should unite against a common enemy at this time.

……

"Hmph, this princess will not lose to that guy Xu Jiujiu."

Inside the preparation area of ​​Mingdu Royal Academy, Xu Tianzhen pouted and muttered unhappily.

As a princess of the Sun Moon Empire, she could never admit that she was inferior to a princess of the Star Luo Empire.

However, the overall strength of Mingdu Royal Academy is indeed inferior to that of Xingluo National Academy.

That old woman, Xu Jiujiu, isn't she only a few years older than her?
Unfortunately, Xu Tianzhen could still participate in the next competition, but she hasn't had the chance for a long time.

As for your question about why Xu Tianzhen chose to study at Mingdu Royal Academy instead of Riyue Royal Academy?
Well... well, as royal academies, Mingdu Royal Academy is actually more orthodox because it only admits children of nobles. Therefore, most members of the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire choose to study at Mingdu Royal Academy.

In contrast, the Sun and Moon Royal Academy not only enrolled a large number of commoners, but its policies also favored commoner students.

You asked if there are any connections at the Sun Moon Royal Academy?
There must still be some.

……

"Your Highness, Meng Hongchen has arrived."

Upon hearing the report, Xu Tianzhen immediately sat up from the sofa.

As fellow geniuses of the Sun Moon Empire, Xu Tianzhen, though at odds with Xiao Hongchen, still quite liked Xiao Hongchen's younger sister, Meng Hongchen.

Unfortunately, Mengmeng still prefers handsome guys.

Meng Hongchen: Hmm? Something's not right with you.

"Dream……"

When Xu Tianzhen saw Xiao Hongchen following behind Meng Hongchen, his face immediately fell.

Speaking of which, Xu Tianzhen and the Hongchen siblings have known each other since childhood.

Kong Deming is Xiao Hongchen's teacher, and Kong Deming is Xu Tianzhen's great-grandfather.

As peers, Xu Tianzhen and Xiao Hongchen could have been childhood sweethearts.

Unfortunately, one was spoiled and arrogant from childhood, while the other was conceited and loved soul tools more than anything else.

If it weren't for Meng Hongchen mediating the conflict, Xu Tianzhen and Xiao Hongchen would probably have started fighting right away when they met.

Xu Tianzhen: Xiao Hongchen, you and your soul tool can go now!

Xiao Hongchen: That's exactly what I was thinking. Then I'll take advantage of Your Highness's auspicious words.

Meng Hongchen: Hiss~ Brother, is this guy even human?
(The next chapter will be a little later)
(End of this chapter)