Douluo: The Peerless Tang Sect - The Ordinary Life of a Supporting Character

Chapter 45 The Belated Inspection Mission

Meeting Tang Ya and Xu Sanshi was just a minor incident, and Wang Nan's college life quickly got back on track.

As he progressed through the grades, his coursework changed. The theoretical courses were almost entirely finished, and the focus shifted to cultivation and practical application.

Sun He's teaching method has never changed. In every practical lesson, he personally works with each student to help them improve their weaknesses.

However, as the students' abilities improved, he had to show some of his true skills in practical classes.

"Splash—"

Accompanied by a familiar sound, Sun He's abacus beads fell to the ground again.

"Alright, that's all for today." Sun He put away his martial spirit and looked at the students in front of him. "Wang Nan and Ling Luochen, please stay behind. The rest of you can go back. Remember to reflect on what I taught you and don't make the same mistake twice."

Watching the students leave the Soul Fighting Zone, Sun He called Wang Nan and Ling Luochen to his side.

"I called you here because it's related to the Soul Battle Tournament." Seeing the puzzled looks on Wang Nan and Ling Luochen's faces, Sun He explained, "I know the Soul Battle Tournament has been over for a year, but there's still something you haven't finished."

"In fact, after each selection of candidates for the Soul Fighting Tournament, the academy will arrange an inspection mission. One reason is to let the candidates understand the duties of Shrek Inner Academy disciples and the role of the inspection team, and the other is to provide initial training in teamwork among you."

"However, due to special circumstances last year, your team was incomplete," Sun He said, glancing at Wang Nan. "Furthermore, there aren't always suitable surveillance missions for your level every year, so the academy postponed your mission until now."

"Let's go. I'll take you to see two official members of the Shrek Inspection Team. They will tell you the details of the mission."

Seeing Ling Luochen nod, Sun He continued, "I know you don't talk much, but like I've said before, control-type Soul Masters not only need to control enemies, but also their teammates."

"You are the brain of the team, responsible for the coordination between teammates. Since you have chosen to become a control-type Soul Master, you should at least learn to communicate with your teammates."

"I understand."

"Alright, let's go. Fortunately, one of the two official members leading this team is a control-type Soul Master. You can learn from her and see what a true control-type Soul Master can do."

The three chatted as they traveled, and soon arrived at the shore of Sea God Lake. Three inner court disciples were standing there, one of whom was Ma Xiaotao. The other two were also girls; one of them looked somewhat familiar, but Wang Nan couldn't remember where he had seen her before. However, Ling Luochen's eyes flickered slightly, indicating that she was someone Wang Nan knew.

"Alright, I'll see you off here." Sun He stopped and looked at Wang Nan and Ling Luochen. "No Soul Master's growth is smooth sailing. The path of a Soul Master is destined to be accompanied by battles and dangers. But as your teacher, I hope that you can protect yourselves in this mission and all the missions to come."

After saying this, Sun He nodded slightly to the two inner court disciples and then left.

"Senior Sister." Ling Luochen rarely took the initiative to speak.

"Luo Chen, come here." The inner court disciple whom Ling Luo Chen called senior sister nodded slightly, then looked at Wang Nan, "You must be Wang Nan. Actually, we should have met much earlier, but you missed the Soul Battle Tournament."

"My name is Zhang Lexuan, and this is Han Ruoruo."

Wang Nan looked at his two senior sisters, his gaze lingering on Han Ruoruo for a brief half-second. To him, these two were no longer "strangers," and one of them might even become his family.

As for Zhang Lexuan, he remembered seeing her somewhere before. Two years ago, when he had just passed his second-year exams, Mu En taught him some methods of using mental power. It was Zhang Lexuan who helped Mu En back to Seagod Island at that time, and the two had met briefly.

However, Wang Nan has changed so much in the past two years that Zhang Lexuan no longer recognizes him.

"Senior Sister Zhang, Senior Sister Han." Wang Nan greeted them and gave a brief self-introduction. Soon, the other prospective contestants also arrived.

"Senior Sister Zhang."

Last year, Zhang Lexuan led Shrek Academy to win the Soul Fighting Tournament, and she also showed her amazing strength in the competition, which made several reserve team members present admire her.

"Everyone knows each other, so I won't say much. We've gathered everyone here for the Shrek Academy Inspection Team's inspection mission."

At this point, the faces of the reserve team members all turned serious.

"This surveillance mission comes from the Douling Empire. There is a coastal city in the southeast of the Douling Empire. In recent years, there have been cases of missing children in the city, and the number has been increasing year by year. Although it is within the territory of the Douling Empire, it is more often under the jurisdiction of the surrounding sects. Therefore, it is inconvenient for the Douling Empire's royal family to take action, so they have sent a request for help to the academy."

"Although it hasn't been completely confirmed that it was the work of an evil spirit master, whoever or whatever they are, as long as they endanger ordinary people, they fall within our monitoring scope. This is your first mission."

"I hope no one objects to me leading the team on this mission?"

All seven reserve players shook their heads.

"Alright, you might not recognize this lady next to me. This is Han Ruoruo, one of the previous Shrek Seven Devils. If there is any combat during this mission, Senior Sister Han will be in charge. Okay, that's all for today. Go back and prepare yourselves. We'll set off together tomorrow."

After explaining everything, Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo flew towards Poseidon Island. Ma Xiaotao glanced at Wang Nan, then spread her wings and turned to follow them.

……

That night, Wang Nan didn't meditate, but instead lay in bed preparing to get some sleep. After all, he was going on a surveillance mission the next day, and he didn't know what he would encounter along the way, so he probably wouldn't have much time to sleep.

"Xiao Nan, are you asleep?" Gongyang Mo's voice was unusually serious.

"Not yet? Why aren't you asleep?"

"I can't sleep." Gongyang Mo simply turned over. "I used to only think about entering Shrek Academy's inner courtyard, but I never thought that the inner courtyard would have to complete such an important monitoring mission. I'm a little excited about setting off tomorrow, and of course, a little nervous."

Wang Nan was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke up, "You are a support-type Soul Master, so don't rush too far ahead. Also, some evil Soul Masters have very strange abilities and their attack methods are hard to defend against. They may even continue to attack after you become a corpse, so you must not be careless."

Regardless, after living and eating together for three years, the Gongyang Mo before Wang Nan was no longer the cold, lifeless words he remembered from his previous life, but a living, breathing person with a strong sense of justice. He did not want the events of his memories to happen again.

"Thank you for your concern, Xiao Nan. I'll take good care of myself." Gongyang Mo blinked. "You should take good care of yourself too."

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(End of this chapter)