Douluo Continent: Lin Dong transmigrates into Huo Yuhao

Chapter 145 Mirror Red Dust's Preparations Against Shrek Academy

Ye Guyi looked at the auspicious beast that quickly returned and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement:

How can this little girl catch a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast so easily? Is this Star Dou Great Forest her home? Her efficiency in catching soul beasts is too high!

Looking at the soul beast that the auspicious beast had thrown out, Xiao Hongchen's face flashed with joy, and he grinned and said:

"I haven't let you down after all the care I gave you at the academy. This guy is indeed an extremely suitable soul beast for me. Thank you."

"It's alright, Lin Dong's friends are my friends too, it's only right."

Lin Dong glanced at her. This girl, how come she's so overly familiar? Xiao Hongchen blushed, somewhat annoyed, and said:

"Okay, okay, everything is related to Lin Dong. Next time, I'll just thank Lin Dong directly."

He patted Lin Dong on the shoulder and said, "You know what I mean? You don't like to talk much, but you have a ton of friends. Even this genius is a little jealous of you."

Lin glanced at him indifferently: "Aren't you going to start absorbing? If you don't make a move soon, that soul beast will die."

Xiao Hongchen blushed and glared at him, then turned around and quickly dealt with the soul beast before starting to refine the soul ring.

Everyone waited for two whole hours before Xiao Hongchen finally finished refining it. Despite his successful breakthrough, he showed no joy and glanced at Lin Dong.

Everyone covered their mouths, trying not to laugh. He hadn't even been refining his soul ring as long as Lin Dong, yet he had taken so much longer. It was truly infuriating to compare oneself to others!

Even though he had transformed his soul power with Lin Dong's help and his cultivation speed had improved significantly, he always felt that the gap between the two of them was getting bigger and bigger.

Lin Dong looked at Xiao Hongchen, who had a displeased expression, shrugged, and deliberately asked:

"Why are you staring at me like that?"

Xiao Hongchen's already flushed face completely froze, and he shouted:

"I challenge you to a duel!"

As soon as he finished speaking, seeing Lin Dong's raised fist, he suddenly became much more obedient and sighed dejectedly:

"Forget it, you've already defeated the Soul Saint with the Soul Sect, I'm not going to make trouble for myself."

Ye Guyi was shocked upon hearing this. She could hardly believe her ears, even though she knew Lin Dong was a young hero of the Sun Moon Empire.

But is it a joke for a Soul Master to fight a Soul Saint? You have to know that in Douluo Continent, once you reach the Soul Saint realm, your strength will increase dramatically.

After all, the legendary Martial Soul True Body has an incredibly powerful defensive capability! Yet this guy Xiao Hongchen actually said that Lin Dong was able to defeat a Soul Saint at the Soul Sect level, which is simply unbelievable!

But after carefully observing everyone's expressions, she realized that she was the only one who seemed surprised. Could it be... that what Xiao Hongchen said was true?!

Seeing Ye Guyi's wide, starry eyes, Xiao Hongchen scratched his head and chuckled:

"You look surprised? I'm not kidding, this guy gets really violent when he fights."

Ye Guyi covered her mouth and chuckled after hearing this: "Then I really want to see just how violent it can be."

Lin Dong slapped Xiao Hongchen on the back of the head and said irritably:

"Alright, stop joking around. We've finished the important business, it's time to go back."

"Hey, what about Ye Guyi's evil soul beast? What should we do?" Xiao Hongchen suddenly asked curiously.

The auspicious beast pursed its lips and interjected:

"Where would there be any evil soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest? They've all been killed long ago. If you really want to say there are any, maybe only in the Demon Forest."

After all, the second strongest soul beast on the continent, the Evil Eye Tyrant, is right there; there aren't any in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Seeing the auspicious beast's certainty, Ye Guyi became even more curious. The people around this guy all seemed rather mysterious.

She had never met anyone who dared to claim the deepest understanding of the Star Dou Great Forest, but in order to fit in, and because she genuinely hadn't encountered any evil soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, she nodded in reply:

"Alright, shall we... head back home then?"

Lin Dong suddenly spoke up calmly at this moment: "How about I go directly to the Body Sect?"

Jing Hongchen's expression changed slightly, but he quickly composed himself and smiled at Lin Dong:

"So eager? Our relationship with Shrek Academy is quite delicate right now. How can you guarantee your safety if you go to the Body Sect?"

A smile flashed across Lin Dong's face, shining brightly in the sunlight:

"If those bastards really dare to ambush me, they will pay a bloody price."

The worry on Jing Hongchen's face did not ease in the slightest; instead, a slightly fierce smile appeared on his face as well.

"That won't do. Those Shrek bastards, their lives are worthless, how can they compare to you?"

Watching from the side, Ye Guyi felt a sudden surge of fear as she observed the two men exuding a menacing aura.

The aura emanating from the two of them was the most terrifying she had ever seen in a long time, especially Lin Dong, even though he was smiling when he said those words.

However, the murderous aura emanating from him seemed to be much stronger than that of Jing Hongchen, a peerless expert!

How could such a murderous aura, accumulated only through killing countless people, appear in such a young boy? It's simply unbelievable!

What shocked Ye Guyi the most was why Shrek Academy, with its millennia of glory, would send someone to intercept and kill Lin Dong, a mere Soul King.

Jing Hongchen's words were even more unacceptable: "Shrek's bastards have cheap lives?"

Isn't Shrek Academy the renowned number one academy on the continent? Why do they seem so hostile towards Shrek?

Seeing Ye Guyi's wide-open mouth, Lin Dong slowly suppressed his smile and explained to her:

"Don't be afraid, we just have some issues with Shrek Academy, it has nothing to do with you, we're usually very friendly."

Ye Guyi's lips twitched slightly. "Kindness"? Judging from your expression just now, those two words don't even apply to you!

But he still looked at him, smiled, and shook his head, saying in a kind tone:

"No, I'm not afraid, I'm just curious about you... Since you're leaving, I wish you a rapid increase in your cultivation."

"Thank you." A smile appeared on Lin Dong's face, much gentler than when he mentioned Shrek Academy earlier.

Xiao Hongchen also put away his playful smile and said in a serious tone:

"Take good care of yourself. If you suffer any injustice at the Body Sect, ask Grandpa to leave a way to communicate with you later, and be sure to tell us."

Although this genius isn't strong enough yet, just tell me and I'll definitely find a way to get there. I can always call for backup.

As he spoke the last few words, a hint of dejection flashed across his face. Although he had decent talent, it was clear that Lin Dong was now facing a difficult situation.

This was no longer something that a Soul Emperor or even a Soul Saint could solve. All he could do was probably call for help. For the first time, he felt that his talent wasn't as strong as it had always been said.

Lin Dong seemed to sense his thoughts, patted him on the shoulder, and bumped him on the shoulder:

"Hey, seriously? You're a guy, why are you doing this? You're overdoing the sentimentality."

Seeing the smile on Lin Dong's face, Xiao Hongchen's eyes softened, and she lowered her head slightly, whispering:

"Don't talk nonsense! I'm not being sentimental. I've just encountered a rare opponent and don't want him to just disappear like this. Besides, we still owe you a favor, and I'm not an ungrateful animal."

Lin Dong reached out and ruffled his fluffy white hair:

"Alright, alright, don't worry. I value my life. I wouldn't risk it before I achieve my goal. It's not like I'm going to attack Shrek Academy alone."

Xiao Hongchen lowered his head for a moment, then slowly raised it, forcing out a carefree and unrestrained smile:

"How can that be? You can't do something so cool. You have to leave it to me."

After saying that, he turned his head slightly and squeezed out only two words: "Take care."

Lin Dong gave him a deep look. This arrogant guy, though somewhat proud, had a deep-seated kindness that Lin Dong had sensed more than once…

Shaking his head helplessly, he thought, "If I'd known it would turn out like this, I would have gone back to the academy first and then sneaked away..."

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A slight ripple appeared in Meng Hongchen's eyes. She moved her lips slightly, and her clear, melodious voice rang out softly:

"I've heard that the second awakening of the Body Martial Soul in the Body Sect takes longer than expected. I estimate we won't see each other for a long time... You need to... protect yourself."

Hearing her hesitant tone, Lin Dong nodded helplessly and gave a smile:

"Don't worry, what could possibly happen to me? Anyone who dares to mess with me will only die before me."

Looking at his nonchalant smile, Meng Hongchen felt a flicker of melancholy in her eyes. She still didn't have the courage to say those words. Although she knew the outcome, she still felt a strange sense of anticipation...

Jing Hongchen glanced at the two of them with a complicated expression. Sigh, Lin Dong is good at everything, but he's just too outstanding.

Even he, the old man who always doted on his granddaughter, doubted whether she was good enough for him. Moreover, with Lin Dong so engrossed in cultivation, it was difficult... difficult indeed!

The auspicious beast blinked its big eyes and couldn't help but ask curiously:

"What are you all doing? He's just going to cultivate, why are you making it sound like a life-or-death separation?"

Having composed himself, Xiao Hongchen suddenly tapped her on the head from behind, his slightly reddened eyes narrowing into a smile:

"What do you know? Those bastards from Shrek Academy did such beastly things more than a year ago. Lin Dong is alone this time. What if he gets sold out by the Body Sect?"

The auspicious beast nodded as if it understood, then pinched its chin with its fingers and muttered:

"Oh, I see. Lin Dong, you're my friend. If you can't beat them, I can help you."

Seeing her adorable, bewildered expression, Lin Dong smiled silently, reached out his finger, and flicked her forehead.

"Thank you in advance, but... I don't really like hiding behind women, even though you can't really be considered a woman."

Upon hearing Lin Dong's last sentence, the auspicious beast puffed out its chest in dissatisfaction:

"What are you saying? You're not allowed to doubt my gender, I am a girl!"

"Alright, alright, you are, okay?" Lin Dong patted her head affectionately. The mythical beast's cheeks flushed slightly, and she fell silent.

As Meng Hongchen watched this scene, a slight ripple appeared in her eyes, and a thought suddenly occurred to her:

Perhaps... being the older sister wouldn't be so bad?

Thinking of this, Meng Hongchen quickly shook her head and couldn't help but clench her pink fists:

No, I must train diligently when I get back this time. To deal with this guy, I first need to have enough strength.

Lin Dong smiled politely at Lin Jiayi: "Director, thank you for taking care of me after staying at the academy for so long."

Lin Jiayi waved his hand and laughed, "Hey, rather than saying you're a student of the academy, it's more accurate to say that having you is an honor for the academy. Don't be so quick to deny it; you deserve this evaluation."

Seeing that Lin Dong still wanted to say something, he looked at Jing Hongchen and smiled, "You agree, Dean."

A gentle smile appeared on Jing Hongchen's face, and he nodded repeatedly, "Of course!" He patted Lin Dong's shoulder and took out a jade flute-shaped object from his pocket, handing it to Lin Dong.

"Ah, I had a feeling about this as soon as I came out. I started preparing for this thing ever since you made that bet with that old bastard who can't be poisoned."

Lin Dong was somewhat surprised by the smooth, warm texture of the material; it was the first time he had ever seen anything like it. He couldn't help but ask:

"Dean, what is this?"

"This is made of extremely rare jade and contains my soul power. If you are in danger, crush this thing immediately. Although, I will sense it when you do."

After hearing Jing Hongchen's explanation, Lin Dong couldn't help but frown. In his opinion, this kind of thing, which was similar to the transmission of messages by the primordial spirit, should not be something that this plane should have.

Seeing Lin Dong's expression, Jing Hongchen explained somewhat awkwardly:

"Making this thing will indeed come at a price, but it should still be within my acceptable range."

"The price?" Lin Dong frowned, pressing again, "What price?"

Seeing Jing Hongchen's extremely troubled expression, Lin Dong couldn't help but ask again:

"Dean, I wouldn't have accepted this if you hadn't told me."

Seeing his insistence, Jing Hongchen hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking:

"This thing is infused with a rather important part of my soul power. When you crush this, my cultivation level is probably equivalent to not cultivating for three years."

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong was instantly shocked. He hadn't expected Jing Hongchen to go to such lengths for him; this affection seemed a bit too heavy...

A warm feeling welled up in his heart, and he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Jing Hongchen:

"Dean, I, Lin Dong, will remember this kindness. Rest assured, I, Lin Dong, am not an ungrateful beast. I will definitely find a way to repay your kindness."

After hearing this, Jing Hongchen waved her hand and laughed, "What's the big deal? I really hope you don't need this. As long as you don't need it, it won't count as owing the old lady a favor."

"That's true, Dean, but thank you for your care anyway," Lin Dong said with an apologetic smile.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the Body Sect. The rest of you can stay here. After all, with the auspicious beast here, they're all safe."

Lin Dong was about to refuse, but looking into Jing Hongchen's eyes, he ultimately did not utter the words of refusal.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute to the others and said, "Everyone, the journey is long and arduous, take care."

The group exchanged smiles upon hearing this, and as they watched Lin Dong's departing figure, Xiao Hongchen murmured softly:

"I have a feeling that this time, after he leaves, he probably won't be back for a long time..."

(End of this chapter)