Douluo V: Starting with daily check-ins, I'm trying to trick Xiao Wu into becoming my wife.

She suppressed her inner turmoil, turned to look at Dai Mubai who was still hesitant, and spoke with absolute certainty.

"Don't worry."

"The herbs this kid brought out are unique, purely nourishing and beneficial, with absolutely no hidden dangers. There's no need to worry about any backlash!"

Seeing this, Flander, who was standing nearby, immediately became shameless and stepped forward with a fawning smile, directly asking for the immortal herb.

"Ao Yin!"

"The academy has nurtured you so carefully for so long, and now that you have such great opportunities and have returned with a wealth of knowledge, it's time to repay the academy!"

"Quickly, quickly, give our poor dean a rare and precious plant too, so I can share in your great fortune!"

Just as Ao Yin was about to reply, a serious and deep voice suddenly came from the depths of the courtyard, carrying a stern reprimand, abruptly interrupting the atmosphere.

Yu Xiaogang walked slowly down the corridor, his brows furrowed, his face extremely gloomy, his eyes fixed on Ao Yin, his tone full of dissatisfaction and rebuke.

"Ao Yin! Who gave you permission to act on your own and allow students to take elixirs at will?"

His tone was firm and authoritative, carrying an air of lecturing, as he continued his reprimand with righteous indignation.

"Shrek Academy students are all top geniuses, the likes of which appear only once in ten thousand years on the continent!"

"Even without any elixirs, through steady and diligent cultivation, one can still reach the pinnacle of martial arts on the continent!"

"Even if you, Erlong, managed to break through to the Soul Douluo level by chance using the immortal herb, who can be sure that such a rapid increase in cultivation level doesn't harbor hidden dangers?"

"You have absolutely no way of knowing about these unknown side effects!"

At this point, Yu Xiaogang's tone became increasingly stern, with every sentence carrying a critical edge.

"There are no shortcuts to cultivation! Countless soul masters, eager for quick success, have attempted to forcefully break through bottlenecks using drugs, only to have their foundations destroyed, their martial arts ruined, and their fates utterly tragic!"

"You're concluding there are no side effects based solely on your own opinion? You're playing with everyone's lifelong martial arts future!"

After scolding Ao Yin, Yu Xiaogang turned and glared at Flander, his tone full of disappointment.

"Flander! As the head of Shrek Academy, in charge of the academy's overall affairs, how could you so easily believe such a ridiculous argument about forcing growth! You're utterly foolish!"

Being severely reprimanded in public, the usually shrewd and tactful Flander was instantly stunned and stood there helplessly.

On the mainland, everyone respects Yu Xiaogang and everyone agrees with his theory of martial spirit!

Even the undisputed number one master of martial soul theory made such a statement. For a moment, Flander was completely at a loss, caught in a dilemma, and hesitant.

Just as the atmosphere in the room was tense and oppressive, a fiery female voice suddenly rang out, directly confronting Yu Xiaogang!

"fart!"

Liu Erlong's eyes widened, her aura instantly exploding, revealing her fiery temper as she stared intently at Yu Xiaogang.

"Yu Xiaogang, you're just jealous!"

"You just can't stand to see me break through my limits and become a Soul Douluo, you're just jealous, aren't you!"

She stepped forward, her aura overwhelming, her tone forceful and domineering.

"If you dare utter another word, questioning Ao Yin's immortal qualities! Believe me, I'll smash you to pieces and deal with you, you little Kalami!"

Liu Erlong showed no mercy, publicly and forcefully supporting Ao Yin, giving Yu Xiaogang no face whatsoever.

Ao Yin stood there, looking at Yu Xiaogang who had suddenly intervened and was deliberately lecturing him. He just shrugged helplessly, his expression calm, with a hint of indifference that was neither a smile nor a frown.

"So... you're a master."

He deliberately emphasized the last three words, conveying a strong sense of mockery and playfulness, and implying a deeper meaning.

Sensing the disdain in Ao Yin's tone, Yu Xiaogang's face darkened, and he felt displeased. He then spoke up arrogantly to retort.

"What? You're not convinced?"

"Although I, Yu Xiaogang, have a flawed martial soul, innate deficiencies, and weak soul power that will prevent me from making progress in my lifetime, when it comes to martial soul theory and the analysis of martial arts foundations, no one on the entire continent can surpass me!"

"Throughout the entire world of Soul Masters, regardless of seniority, everyone who sees me must respectfully address me as 'Master'!"

These words were spoken with great arrogance and confidence.

The room fell silent for a moment, no one spoke, and the atmosphere became extremely awkward.

Ao Yin narrowed his eyes slightly, secretly sneering to himself.

He truly never imagined that Yu Xiaogang would become so arrogant and conceited to such an incurable degree.

Ao Yin was too lazy to argue with him, so he simply ignored his existence, raised his hand and casually handed the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, which was surrounded by spiritual energy, to Dai Mubai, tacitly agreeing to give him this opportunity.

Throughout the entire process, no explanation was offered, and actions were used to disregard any preaching.

Immediately afterwards, he took out a top-grade immortal herb from his Sumeru Ring—the Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma—that was entirely purple, had nine leaves, and contained spiritual energy.

This herb strengthens the body's foundation, invigorates vital energy, and enhances skill. It can cleanse the marrow and meridians, eradicate hidden ailments in cultivation, and is most suitable for solidifying the foundation of older generation soul masters and breaking through years of bottlenecks. It has zero side effects and provides steady benefits.

Ignoring Yu Xiaogang's ashen face, Ao Yin walked straight up to Flander and spoke calmly.

"Dean, this Grade 9 Purple Ganoderma is a gift for you."

"Whether you listen to this 'master's' empty theories and miss a supreme opportunity, or use this opportunity to break through and solidify your cultivation, the choice is in your own hands."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was so angry that he almost ground his back teeth to powder, his body trembled slightly, and he spoke in a dry voice to stop him.

"Flander... think it over!"

Ao Yin's figure, which had just turned around, suddenly stopped. Without turning his head, he spoke slowly, each word piercing to the heart.

"The golden trio of yesteryear were as close as brothers, traversing the continent side by side."

"Does the Dean truly wish to stagnate, allowing Teacher Erlong to leave him far behind and widen the gap to several major realms?"

The implication is crystal clear: the three of you who were once side by side are now facing Liu Erlong, who has already reached the Soul Douluo level. If you remain stagnant, you will be completely crushed and will never be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with her again!

A single word awakens one from a dream!

Flander's eyes suddenly narrowed as he turned to look at Liu Erlong, whose aura was powerful and whose cultivation level had skyrocketed, and then at himself, who had been stuck at a bottleneck for many years.

In a split second, he gritted his teeth and acted decisively, shoving Yu Xiaogang aside!

"Xiao Gang! Don't blame me!"

"It's not that I don't believe in your martial spirit theory, but your theory has been unparalleled in the world your whole life, so why are you still only a mere second-ring soul master?"

With just one sentence, Yu Xiaogang was rendered speechless and his face turned pale.

As soon as he finished speaking, Flander no longer hesitated and put the precious Grade 9 Purple Ganoderma into his mouth.

In an instant, the warm and pure medicinal power spread throughout the body, flowing through the meridians, gentle and nourishing the foundation, without any violent impact, only a continuous surge of pure soul power.

The medicinal effects spread rapidly, washing away the barriers to his cultivation that had prevented him from breaking through for many years, and loosening the bottleneck in his cultivation that had been blocking him for so long.

Flanders was jolted, his face filled with ecstasy, and he shouted loudly.

"Feels so good! It's incredibly nourishing! There are absolutely no side effects!"

"Everyone can eat with confidence! Ao Yin's divine delicacies are absolutely safe!"

After saying that, he immediately turned to look at Liu Erde and gave him urgent instructions.

"Erlong, hurry! Protect me the whole time! I need to break through my cultivation level right here and now!"

The Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma has a mild and long-lasting medicinal effect, which can strengthen the body's foundation, cleanse the marrow and reshape the body, and is specifically used to treat blockages and shackles in cultivation over many years.

Flander's soul power surged and boiled, his cultivation level was slightly loose, and he was ready to break through at any moment!

Yu Xiaogang, standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded, frozen in place, his face full of disbelief.

He has been deeply involved in the theory of martial spirits for decades and has seen countless rare and precious materials in the world, but he has never heard of or seen such a peerless immortal herb with zero hidden dangers and the ability to forcefully break through bottlenecks that have lasted for many years!

At this moment, for the first time, he felt a sense of unease: Could it be that he was being too stubborn and overthinking?