Douluo Phoenix

Chapter 65 Planning

Chrysanthemum Douluo left with a disappointed look. Actually, Xiao Fei quite liked Chrysanthemum Douluo. He was obsessed with flowers and plants all his life, and he was probably the only one on the entire continent who could cultivate a plant-based cultivation technique into a Title Douluo. Moreover, he was conscientious and hardworking, a rare and honest person (the number one tool of the Spirit Hall). He was not the kind of person who was ruthless, otherwise Dugu Bo would be buried with grass growing several feet high.

Unfortunately, he is too loyal to the Spirit Hall, making it virtually impossible to win him over. If there were still a Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, it might be worth considering using it to win over Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Xiao Fei is now planning his future. He estimates he'll level up in about half a month, but he'll only be level 75 at that. Even with a Soul Core, his cultivation speed will be faster, and the Soul Core can cultivate autonomously.

It would probably take Xiao Fei one to one and a half years to reach level 80. And to become a Title Douluo, it would take at least five years. But by then, the great war would have already begun, and Xiao Fei couldn't wait that long.

As for Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang, they will probably fall behind me soon. It will take them at least two and a half years to reach the Soul Douluo level, and about ten years to reach the Title Douluo level.

This is already an incredibly terrifying cultivation speed. In other words, if things proceeded normally and step by step, Huo Wu could become a Title Douluo around the age of 33, and Huo Wushuang around 35. Both could set records for the youngest Title Douluo.

The three most important aspects of Seagod Island are the Light of Seagod, the Tidal Body Tempering, and the Divine Soul Ring. These three aspects can significantly improve the physical fitness and soul power of the examinees. In the original story, the seven members of Shrek Academy trained on Seagod Island for four years, during which time their average soul power increased by nearly 20 levels.

It's important to understand that many Soul Saints probably only gain a little over one level per year. For example, in the original story, Flander went from level 78 to 83 in 5 years, and Zhao Wuji went from level 76 to 80. This shows how difficult it is to increase Soul Power after becoming a Soul Saint. Don't say they had poor aptitude or didn't have any special encounters; to cultivate to the level of Soul Douluo, their innate Soul Power must be at least level 7 or higher.

However, without the Heart of the Sea God, he might have ended up with a Black-level assessment, trapped on Seagod Island for life. In the original story, the Sea God and the Asura God helped Tang San a great deal, even exceeding the rules of the God Realm. In the final battle, Tang San died but was resurrected by them. What if they turned themselves into the High Priest of the Sea God, to be sacrificed to Tang San to become a god? That would be disastrous.

However, Poseidon Island must be visited regardless.

Another question is, how many people should go? Xiao Fei, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang are definitely going. Should we take Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, Niu Meng, and Yang Pojun with us? With their current soul power and talent, Feng Xiaotian and Shui Bing'er should be able to get a Black-level assessment, while Niu Meng and Yang Pojun might get a Purple or White-level assessment. Also, going to Seagod Island requires absolutely reliable people; otherwise, being betrayed would be disastrous.

Moreover, all four are clearly the future heads of their respective families, and it would be difficult to explain to the four families if they were to perish.

Just as Xiaofei was struggling with his thoughts, there was a knock on the door. When he opened it, he was surprised to see the person he least wanted to see right now—Xue Qinghe.

Xue Qinghe smiled and said, "Xiao Fei, do you have some free time right now? Could we talk privately?"

"Of course, Your Highness!" Xiao Fei smiled wryly as he ushered Xue Qinghe into the dormitory. Due to Xiao Fei's strength and his former status at the Blazing Fire Academy, his dormitory was an entire small house, which was very convenient for both cultivation and daily life, and also ensured Xiao Fei's privacy.

After the two sat down and exchanged pleasantries, Xue Qinghe got straight to the point: "Little Fei, I wonder if you are interested in joining the Heaven Dou Empire? As long as you come to the Heaven Dou Empire to help me, we can discuss anything, from granting you a title, becoming the Imperial Advisor, or even being made a king."

"Besides, you are only a student at the Elemental Academy after all; you will not be the heir of the Fire family. If you really enjoy teaching, I can establish an academy even larger than the Elemental Academy for you."

Xiao Fei shook his head and said, "I'm at Elemental Academy not just because of the Huo family, there are other reasons too. You should know about my relationship with Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang; this kind of friendship is more important to me than fame and fortune. Also, there's the current admissions and management system of Elemental Academy. To be honest, I basically drafted the initial layout, admissions, and school rules of Elemental Academy. But Dean Huo supported me without any hesitation, even under great pressure."

"Furthermore, I am a commoner, and I hope that the Elemental Academy can be a haven that all commoners can rely on, but the Heavenly Dou Empire would never provide me with such an environment."

Xiao Fei approached Xue Qinghe, took her hand, and even stroked it a few times, making Xue Qinghe feel embarrassed.

Xue Qinghe withdrew his hand without showing any emotion. Xiao Fei laughed and said, "Your Highness, for us commoners, shaking hands, putting our arms around each other's shoulders, and even eating, living, and sleeping together are all very common things. Obviously, Your Highness will not be able to adapt to this kind of life, nor will you experience this kind of feeling."

Xue Qinghe said awkwardly, "I'm just used to being alone, and I'm a little unaccustomed to it."

Xiao Fei didn't continue speaking, but stared at Xue Qinghe for a moment.

Xue Qinghe understood that for the empire, the nobility and class system were the foundation, and it was impossible to destroy its own foundation for the sake of the common people.

"What about the Spirit Hall? Isn't the Spirit Hall the environment you've been looking for?" Xue Qinghe continued to ask.

Xiao Fei thought for a moment and said, "The Spirit Hall of the past might have been like that, but the Spirit Hall of today has completely changed. When I was young, I thought Master Su Yuntao of the Spirit Hall was quite good, but now, due to its rapid development, the Spirit Hall seems to have forgotten its original purpose. If possible, Your Highness could arrange for someone to investigate the bishop of the Spirit Hall in Gengjin City."

"There are many like Bishop Gengjincheng; the mistakes they make become the sins of the Spirit Hall. An organization burdened with too many sins will find it difficult to succeed."

Xue Qinghe looked embarrassed and a little ashamed and angry as she left Xiaofei's dormitory.

Xue Qinghe returned to his residence and said to his guard, "Yu Long, you personally investigate the bishop of Gengjin City, and at the same time, arrange for people to investigate the reputation of our Spirit Hall personnel among the general public. Remember, all the people you arrange must be of commoner birth, absolutely loyal to the Spirit Hall, and conduct the investigation secretly first."

After making the arrangements, Xue Qinghe sat alone in her room, recalling Xiao Fei's actions and words from earlier, and felt another wave of shame and anger. This little rascal, does he like men? But aren't he and Huo Wu boyfriend and girlfriend?

Xiao Fei chuckled to himself: "You, Qian Renxue, came here to win me over with the face of Xue Qinghe. Let's see if you, this little angel who gave me away for free, dare to come again."

(End of this chapter)