The Martial Soul Skeleton, in Douluo Continent's Bone-Changing Susanoo

Chapter 45 Dugu Yan

Xia Liang touched his dantian in surprise. The aura that had just burst out was soul power, which was a sign that his soul power level had increased.

It was only the sixth time he had soaked in the high-grade medicinal bath, and before he had even completed a full cycle, his soul power had already broken through the bottleneck from level 29 to level 30 so quickly?

The difference between the two dates is only ten days.

Ten days to increase soul power by one level?

It seems that although the Shui family's high-grade medicinal bath is not as good as the Xuan Shui Dan from the Douluo Dalu II era, its effects are still quite good.

At least this level of soul power foundation is very stable, and the medicinal power accumulated day by day can be fully absorbed by the body, so it should not have any impact on future cultivation.

With his eyes closed, Xia Liang felt the soul power within his body grow even stronger, and a smile appeared on his lips.

It is indeed a breakthrough.

He is now a Level 30 Quasi-Soul Master.

Tomorrow, Qin Ming will come to ask me about the outcome of my application to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I can discuss it with him then. If the academy doesn't agree to my request, there's no need to join.

Anyway, this third spirit ring can only be obtained from a thousand-year-old spirit beast, and there are many ways to do so. It is not necessary to rely on the academy for help.

The next day, in the morning.

Heavenly Dou Royal Academy

First floor of the cafeteria.

The spacious and noisy kitchen was filled with the smell of cooking oil and the aroma of stir-fried meat.

A total of twenty chefs, including the head chef and Xia Liang, are working hard.

The screeching sound of iron pots rubbing against spatulas, the noise of chefs tossing woks, and the head chef's commands echoed throughout the kitchen.

However, among the crowd of chefs, there was a purple-haired, blue-eyed woman in a school uniform standing behind one of the chefs, seemingly saying something.

Not only the students of the academy, but even the handymen who worked there knew that this purple-haired, blue-eyed woman was named Dugu Yan, and was the granddaughter of the Poison Douluo.

Even Prince Xuexing, who holds the highest authority over personnel management in the academy, has to show deference to Dugu Yan.

Therefore, even when Dugu Yan came to the academy kitchen, the head chef did not dare to say a word.

Watching Xia Liang cook, Dugu Yan forced a smile and asked, "Master Xia, what do you do for a living?"

Xia Liang merely glanced at Dugu Yan before continuing to cook.

Seeing that the other party was ignoring her, Dugu Yan was starting to have second thoughts. If she hadn't been thinking about fighting another battle to avenge her defeat, she definitely wouldn't have been fawning over a chef in the kitchen.

After reviewing the situation over the past few days, Dugu Yan has found the weakness in the Skeleton Martial Soul's rib defense. Those ribs are indeed powerful, but they are not an absolute defense.

Because the bottom of the entire rib lacks bone-based defense, it only has a thin layer of soul power protective membrane, which is obviously a weakness.

If one's poisonous mist can launch a strong attack on this soul power membrane from the bottom, then with a seven-level difference in soul power, the poisonous gas will definitely be able to penetrate into the ribcage.

At that time, Master Xia will be tormented by the poisonous gas inside his sealed ribs, suffering a fate worse than death.

To verify this conjecture and to win back the dignity she had lost, Dugu Yan waited at the kitchen door early in the morning.

The goal is to challenge them to another duel. Since they've already lost twice, the worst-case scenario is losing again.

The best outcome would be to avenge our previous defeat!

"Master Xia, your job is a chef, but you're also a Soul Master, right? In that case, you should spend your time cultivating, how can you bury your talents in the kitchen?"

Dugu Yan used the same sweet talk she used with her grandfather, speaking gently, "How about this, I'll ask Prince Xuexing to let you train as a Soul Master during the day, okay? But the condition is that we fight one more Soul Battle. I promise it'll be the last time!"

Xia Liang was tossing the food in the pan, still ignoring Dugu Yan who was talking beside him.

Seeing this, the head chef walked over to Dugu Yan and said in a trembling voice, "Um, Miss Dugu, this is the kitchen. If there's nothing else, please leave. Please don't harass our chefs, okay?"

Dugu Yan merely glanced coldly at the head chef without replying.

But with just that one glance, the head chef felt like he was doomed. Would Poison Douluo come knocking on his door tonight?

As noon approached, lunch had been prepared for the trainees. While the other chefs remained in the kitchen, Xia Liang went out for some fresh air.

He was awarded the title of Special Grade Chef by Prince Xuexing and three members of the Education Committee. He could train at the Simulation Training Ground at night and leave his post when there was no work during the day.

Dugu Yan is like a snake; once she gets her hands on a target, she'll cling to it relentlessly. She skipped her morning classes and spent most of the day in the kitchen.

Seeing Xia Liang walk out of the kitchen, she ran out after him.

"Master Xia, are you afraid that I'll find some weakness in you, so you don't dare to fight me again?" Dugu Yan asked tentatively.

Xia Liang did not answer the question directly, but walked forward while looking around.

The students who had just finished class walked towards him, some greeting him warmly with "Hello, Master Xia." Others simply smiled politely and then ran towards the cafeteria.

"Master Xia!" Dugu Yan's voice suddenly became firm.

Xia Liang stopped and turned to look at Dugu Yan, saying responsibly, "I told you, no matter how many times we fight, you'll be the loser."

"Really? I don't think so."

Dugu Yan crossed her arms and smiled sinisterly. "Your ribcage defense isn't necessarily invincible. If I concentrate all the poison mist at your feet, you'll definitely be poisoned!"

Xia Liang chuckled. "If I gag you, can you still release the poison mist?"

Dugu Yan was stunned and stared at Xia Liang in disbelief.

Only Soul Masters with the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul who reach the level of Soul King can possibly force poisonous mist into the ground in the form of toxins, or silently inject it into the air, thereby secretly launching a large-scale poison control.

He had not yet reached the level of a Soul King, so he could only spew poisonous mist from his mouth.

During the last battle, my mouth was blocked by the giant skull's thumb. I thought it was just a coincidence, but it turns out the other party did it on purpose?

Dugu Yan glared at Xia Liang and said resentfully, "You can't always shut me up!"

"Sigh," Xia Liang shook his head in disappointment.

Dugu Yan frowned. "What do you mean?"

Even if I don't shut you up, your poison won't hurt me at all.

Xia Liang's expression was extremely serious. "Do you think I don't know? Mixed poison is a terrifying poison technique where multiple toxins are combined and their toxicity is enhanced and stimulated by each other, ultimately resulting in a vicious cycle of poison on top of poison."

"The three layers of poisonous mist you unleashed back then were clearly distinct in color and did not interfere with each other, indicating that the three toxins did not affect each other or enhance each other's toxicity. How could your trashy mixed poison possibly break through my defense?"

Dugu Yan was somewhat surprised, "So you know about poisons?"

(End of this chapter)