Douluo Continent: The Holy Evil Emperor.

Chapter 156 Forced to Explode for Gold Coins, A New Look at Him

To be honest, Moon was initially a little angry.

As Mu En's disciple, the future master of the Sea God Pavilion, and the most promising genius that Shrek Academy is cultivating, Ye Qing's act of leaving without saying goodbye is truly irresponsible.

That's why he was so serious with Ye Qing at first; he intended to teach this irresponsible disciple a little lesson.

He needs to know that he is still a student and it's not time for him to act recklessly!

But now he couldn't help but dismiss the idea.

"Teacher doesn't really like to pry into other people's secrets, even if that person is my disciple. Everyone has their own secrets, and prying into them will only cause resentment." Mu En frowned slightly, his tone as calm as ever. "But Ye Qing, this time you have to give your teacher an explanation. Why did you leave without saying goodbye, and what exactly did you do while you were away?"

"Teacher wants to know." Mu En stared straight at Ye Qing, waiting for his answer.

After pondering for a moment, Ye Qing nodded and said, "This is something I would never reveal to anyone, as it is of great importance. But if you ask, Master, there is no need to hide it."

Clearly, Lao Ye is about to spout nonsense again.

Moreover, it was a story he had carefully crafted, one that was enough to fool Moon.

"Oh? I'd like to hear more." Hearing Ye Qing's somewhat serious words, Mu En's expression also became serious, and he even sat up straight in the recliner.

But Ye Qing didn't speak directly; instead, he looked around.

It was during class time for the outer academy, so there weren't many people there. Ye Qing still cautiously spoke up, "Teacher, do you think it would be better if we went back to the Sea God Pavilion and discussed where I went?"

Mu En was slightly taken aback, but did not refuse. He waved his hand again, and Ye Qing and Mu En appeared on the third floor of the Sea God Pavilion.

This is a small tea room, which seems to be where Mu En usually rests. Even Ye Qing is here for the first time.

"Can we talk now?" Moon asked.

Ye Qing nodded, hesitated for a moment, then took out a jade box made of fine jade from his soul tool, opened the clasp, and slowly lifted it open.

The moment the jade box was opened, a delicate and refreshing floral fragrance filled the entire tea room, suppressing the original strong tea flavor and leaving only this unique floral scent.

Upon smelling the fragrance of the flowers, Mu En felt a surge of energy, and even the constant pain caused by the malevolent energy of the Dragon Pill within his body was greatly relieved.

"This...this is?!" Mu En stared wide-eyed at the contents of the jade box.

It was an orchid with golden threads on its leaves, eight petals on its flower, and a delicate fragrance. It was said to strengthen the body and nourish the vital energy, and if placed in a jade box, it would remain evergreen for a hundred generations and never wither for a thousand.

"A divine herb, the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid," Ye Qing said softly.

Yes, his plan was to deliberately act as if he was forced to acquire a large amount of gold coins, using the shock of the rare herbs to dilute the fact that he had disappeared.

With the divine herbs as a catalyst, and having returned safely, the matter of him running away without saying goodbye would at most be taken lightly by the old men; they would never turn against him.

Moreover, it's hard to say who will use the gold coins that were dropped. If Ye Qing makes a slight suggestion, the eight-petaled fairy orchid will most likely still be given to Zhang Lexuan, since it's something he brought back himself.

The power to dispose of it is definitely in his hands!

Even if the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid isn't ultimately used on Zhang Lexuan, it doesn't matter. It's not like he's gone. The Silver Dragon's Reverse Scale still contains quite a few immortal herbs, some are whole herbs, and some are the essence of 100,000-year-old immortal herbs.

We can just pick one out for Zhang Lexuan privately later.

If it is indeed allocated to the old guards of the Sea God Pavilion, then this eight-petaled fairy orchid can be considered as part of their return on the resources they invested in Ye Qing.

Although the resources that Lao Deng gave Ye Qing were precious, they were insignificant compared to the immortal herbs, and were enough to repay part of the debt.

Mu En stared at the jade box in Ye Qing's hand, falling into a deep silence. His expression was extremely complex. After a long while, he slowly spoke, "Is this what you gained from this trip?"

Ye Qing nodded and slowly explained, "I originally planned to travel to the Sun Moon Empire this time. I don't think soul tools are as bad as my senior brother said. The soul master system hasn't made any progress since the appearance of soul cores, but soul tools are different."

"The biggest difference between humans and soul beasts is that humans have intelligence and know how to use tools, while soul beasts do not. Soul tools are the tools of soul masters, just like the sickles and hoes used by ordinary people when they work."

"While it is possible to work with just your hands, it is far less convenient and faster than using tools. Why do we regard soul tools as a scourge? In the end, they are just tools. The more powerful the soul master, the greater their effectiveness."

Mu En understood that this was just Ye Qing's opening remarks, but these remarks alone were enough to make him look at his disciple with new respect.

A flawless version after careful inspection!

The entire Shrek Academy has actually fallen into a vicious cycle. Mu En saw it very clearly: the so-called glory of Soul Masters has blinded the eyes of most Shrek students, making them short-sighted and disdainful of Soul Guidance Devices.

Originally, Moon was quite eager; he wanted to bring about change. But even with his high reputation, it was difficult for him to overcome the Shrek people's prejudice against soul tools.

He had once wanted Ye Qing to learn about soul tools, but faced with Ye Qing's outstanding talent for cultivation and his diligent attitude towards training, Mu En ultimately gave up the idea. He felt that Ye Qing was more suitable to be a soul master.

What he didn't expect was that his disciple's vision was so far-reaching, far surpassing that of those titled elders who were already halfway to the grave.

"Go on." Moon nodded slightly, his tone still calm, but Ye Qing could detect a hint of satisfaction in his words.

Step two successful!

Ye Qing chuckled inwardly, then continued, "Of course, learning about soul tools is also part of preparing for next year's Soul Battle Tournament. Only by understanding the enemy can we defeat them. It was due to a combination of factors that I went to the Sun Moon Empire after leaving seclusion."

"But while I was traveling in the Sun and Moon Empire, I accidentally wandered into a place..."

Here comes the point!

"Where?" Mu En sat up slightly, waiting for Ye Qing to continue.

(End of this chapter)