Transmigrating into Huo Yuhao, my abilities are refreshed every month.

A 100,000-year soul ring—that's definitely the highest offer one can make to recruit someone.

Unfortunately, according to the plan, he was destined to part ways with Shrek Academy, so how could he become Xian Lin'er's disciple?

Does that mean he'll kidnap her too?

Huo Yuhao's eyes lit up.

like--

Isn’t that impossible?

My gaze shifted to Xian Lin'er, who sat dignifiedly behind the lab table. Her beauty remained undiminished, time had left few marks on her, but instead had refined her temperament, making her appear even more aloof and noble.

If one day such a beautiful master could call out to me again and again in that cold and aloof voice, "You naughty disciple, you only know how to bully me—"

hiss--

Huo Yuhao quickly composed himself. Although he was already very tempted, he had to maintain his professional image.

She once refused Teacher Zhiwei because of her sect, but now she agreed to Xian Lin'er's request. What is Teacher Zhiwei supposed to think?

He couldn't let down Zhiwei, the teacher who had treated him so well!

Therefore,

"I'm sorry, Dean, the conditions you've offered are very good, but I still need to consult with the sect," Huo Yuhao politely declined.

"Sect? You're from the Body Sect?" Xian Lin'er's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, her cold eyes filled with unfathomable intent.

"No," Huo Yuhao said.

Xian Lin'er's imposing aura softened slightly, and she nodded gently, "Then I will wait for news from your sect."

Shrek Academy doesn't care if its students belong to other sects, except for the Body Sect. Just like how the Shrek Seven Devils in the original story all joined the Tang Sect and the Spirit Pagoda. Perhaps they believe that students graduating from Shrek Academy will stand with the academy, just like how four thousand years ago, when the Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy rallied the generals of the original Douluo Continent's Three Kingdoms, half the generals came from Shrek.

"Let's talk about your future arrangements." Xian Lin'er had already begun to exercise the rights and obligations that belonged to a master. In her view, Huo Yuhao was already a settled disciple. Could any sect possibly refuse the request of a level 97 Title Douluo and the benefit of a 100,000-year soul ring?

"Okay." Huo Yuhao listened quietly to Xian Lin'er's arrangements.

"From now on, you will be a core member of the Soul Guidance Department. Since you haven't taken the freshman assessment yet, you will need to set aside one hour each afternoon after class to go to the Soul Guidance Department of the outer academy to receive my guidance."

"This is my token. With it, you can move freely within the Soul Guidance Department!"

Xian Lin'er tossed out a rhombus-shaped cyan token, which Huo Yuhao caught. The token was engraved with a cyan flame dragon and the character "仙" (Xian, meaning immortal). Huo Yuhao stored it in his soul tool and asked:

"What should I do regarding the Martial Soul Department? Should I continue studying normally?"

"Just focus on your studies. I'll coordinate with them, and no one will dare to make things difficult for you," Xian Lin'er said assertively.

"You're already level 20, but you haven't acquired a Soul Ring yet, have you?" Xian Lin'er asked.

Is this a plan to take me to obtain a spirit ring...?

Huo Yuhao nodded and replied, "Yes."

Xianlin'er tapped her fingers lightly on the table. "You are a rare mental type, and there are no suitable spirit beasts for you in the academy's beast fighting area."

After a moment's thought, he continued, "Next weekend I'll personally take you to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for souls. Take these few days to think carefully about what kind of soul ring you want."

Huo Yuhao quickly refused, saying, "Dean, my martial soul just changed today. I need some time to familiarize myself with it before I can decide what to choose for my second soul ring."

He wanted to wait and see what the next two abilities he could solidify would be before acquiring his second spirit ring and second martial soul. It would only take two months, nothing much.

"Has your martial soul changed?" Xian Lin'er observed Huo Yuhao's dazzling eyes with great interest, and was once again captivated by them. After a long while, she looked away with an unnatural expression.

"Your original martial soul has awakened a second time?" Xian Lin'er asked doubtfully.

If Huo Yuhao's original martial soul awakens for the second time, that would be a truly unexpected and delightful surprise.

"I don't know." Huo Yuhao shook his head hesitantly.

According to the original work, after the main body's martial soul undergoes a second awakening, a phantom of the martial soul will appear behind the user when the martial soul possesses the user. The color of the phantom indicates the level of the second awakening.

Silver-white indicates silver grade, golden-yellow indicates gold grade.

But his martial spirit phantom glowed with a pink light. What was that?

Pink-level Awakening?

I've never heard of this level before.

Xian Lin'er furrowed her brows; she didn't quite understand the concept of a martial soul.

The secret of the second awakening of the Body Martial Soul has always been a closely guarded secret of the Body Sect. Shrek Academy has always wanted to know this secret, but the people of the Body Sect are too united to be infiltrated at all.

Now that she's going to take on a disciple with a physical martial soul, she needs to find a way to study physical martial souls. At the very least, she can't make mistakes or be completely ignorant when teaching, right? That would be too embarrassing for a teacher.

"Tell me about the changes in your martial spirit. What happened today?" Xian Lin'er asked.

Huo Yuhao picked and chose to say some things he could.

Xian Lin'er frowned deeply. What is this?

What kind of martial soul needs to come into contact with someone else to fully awaken? She's been at Shrek Academy for so many years and thinks she's seen all sorts of strange martial souls, but she's never seen one like this before.

But we haven't even accepted him as a disciple yet, so we can't let him stump us on the very first question, can we? He's already been refuted once by this kid, and if he doesn't know anything this time, the kid might think he's a fraud.

No, we have to salvage this!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 72 Xianlin'er's Heart is in Turmoil

"Try holding my hand with that ability you mentioned." Xianlin'er reached out her hand.

Huo Yuhao fell silent.

Are all the teachers at Shrek Academy so willing to try new things? First, there was Moon, who made himself help him walk around several times; then there was Du Weiren, who voluntarily tried the succubus body; and finally, there's you, Fairy Lin'er.

Since Xian Lin'er was willing to enjoy the ultimate pleasure, Huo Yuhao naturally wouldn't refuse and directly turned the effects of the succubus body to the maximum.

Huo Yuhao reached out and grasped Xian Lin'er's slender hand. The instant they made contact, Xian Lin'er unleashed a powerful surge of soul power.

The sudden impact caught Huo Yuhao off guard, sending him flying and crashing hard into the office wall before slowly sliding down.

"cough!"

A trickle of bright red blood spilled from the corner of Huo Yuhao's mouth. He lay on the ground, his whole body wracked with pain, as if his bones were shattered.

This was the soul power surge unleashed by a level 97 Title Douluo; the fact that he, a soul master, didn't die is a testament to his formidable physical abilities.

Fortunately, the succubus body has a strong regenerative ability, and Huo Yuhao felt that he could stand up again after lying down for a while.

Huo Yuhao was very frustrated, partly because of Xian Lin'er, but mostly because of himself.

His previous success with the Succubus Physique made him arrogant, and he thought that any opposite-sex Soul Master could be countered by the Succubus Physique.

It is indeed true that the succubus body can restrain all members of the opposite sex, even those who are not human. However, the problem is that his own strength is too weak. Even a titled Douluo like Xian Lin'er would be rendered helpless if he could exert even a sliver of strength.

Fortunately, Xian Lin'er stopped in time. If it had been any other hostile Title Douluo, he would know by now whether he could transmigrate a second time.

Huo Yuhao felt fortunate; this was a blessing in disguise, and he learned a lesson.

"Are you alright?" Xian Lin'er's voice came with a slight tremor, her deliberately cool tone unable to hide her tenderness.

Huo Yuhao struggled to stand up, leaning against the wall, and looked at Xian Lin'er.

Her expression remained aloof and stern, though a blush crept onto her once fair face, like the delicate heart of a pear blossom. Her usually cold and aloof blue eyes still radiated a chilling and domineering light, but the shimmering light within them betrayed the turbulent emotions churning within her.

Xian Lin'er got up to check on Huo Yuhao's injuries, but as soon as she stood up, she unconsciously slumped back into the chair.

Huo Yuhao understood.

Dean Xian was still tainted by the succubus's body. She still appeared aloof, noble, and unapproachable, but her heart was already churning like flowing water.

Sigh, mental detection is really useful; it always manages to uncover things I shouldn't know.

"Cough!" Huo Yuhao covered his mouth and coughed heavily. His eyes looked at the bloodstains on his hand, his gaze sharpened, and he pretended that nothing was wrong, clenching his fist to cover up the traces of blood.

His face was pale, and he said weakly, "Teacher, I'm fine. Are you alright? You look like—"

Huo Yuhao paused.

"How do I look?" Xian Lin'er was a little flustered. She should have been able to hide it well. Would he have noticed anything?

Huo Yuhao forced a smile, "You look softer and more approachable. You look even prettier this way."

This was the moment when Xian Lin'er's defenses were most vulnerable. Hearing Huo Yuhao's praise, she was in turmoil, her heart fluttering, as if she had returned to the time when she was a young girl in love.

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Huo Yuhao, whose face was pale and ashen, which only enhanced his charm, making him appear like a sickly but beautiful young man. His hands were clenched, concealing the bloodstains, and his defiant demeanor made the usually strong-willed Xian Lin'er even more captivated.

Her breath hitched, her face flushed crimson, and her heart began to pound rapidly like a drum.

"What are you saying? Shut up and heal your wounds!" Xian Lin'er said coldly.

She flipped her hand, took out a jade bottle, and tossed it to Huo Yuhao.

"Here is a specially made healing medicine from the academy, meant for Title Douluos. Take it quickly!"

Huo Yuhao hesitated, holding the jade bottle.

"Eat what I tell you to eat! If I run out, I can just ask the academy for more," Xian Lin'er said forcefully.

Huo Yuhao really wanted to say, "Dean, you've misunderstood. He's worried about whether it's really okay for a Soul Master like me to take the healing medicine meant for Title Douluo. He didn't mean to save you any pills."

But seeing Xian Lin'er's furrowed brows, Huo Yuhao obediently shut his mouth and swallowed the specially made pill.