In Douluo Continent, he tricked Xiao Wu into giving him a soul ring.

"Let me go."

"I won't let go unless you let me kiss you."

"Let go of me and I'll let you kiss me."

"Let me kiss you first, then I'll let go."

.......

The two were inseparable, showering each other with affection, when suddenly, an inappropriate cough rang out: "Cough cough."

Lan Si and Zhu Zhuqing turned their heads and saw that Sun Buyu had appeared not far away. Behind him were Flander, Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and Dai Mubai, who was furious.

"Uh... Teacher Sun, why do you walk so quietly?" Lan Si glanced subtly at the four Shrek students following behind him, then released Zhu Zhuqing. But the two remained hand in hand.

"You two were too engrossed in yourselves. I could hear you two flirting from afar. Ah Si, we know you're very much in love, but you should be a little more mindful of how you behave," Sun Buyu said earnestly.

"I understand, Teacher Sun. Is there something you need with these four people behind you?" Lan Si looked past Sun Buyu and at Flanders and the other three.

“Oh, you must know Dean Flander. He’s now the dean of the newly opened Shrek Academy in Heaven Dou City. He brought Master and two Shrek students with him, saying he had something to discuss with you. I happened to be free, so I brought them along,” Sun Buyu explained.

In reality, there was no need for Sun Buyu, a Soul Saint, to lead the way; any student could have done it. The reason he came along was entirely because he was worried that Flander would poach Zhu Zhuqing and Lan Si together. If that happened, he couldn't bear the blame if the three committee members and His Highness the Crown Prince were to hold him accountable.

Lan Si nodded and turned to Flander: "My residence is nearby. If Dean Flander doesn't mind, please come in with me for a cup of tea. And Professor Sun too, I happen to have quite a bit of Yunwu tea left. Zhu Qing and I don't usually drink tea, so we can use it to entertain our guests."

"Hehe, since it's your invitation, then I won't stand on ceremony. This is a royal-exclusive Yunwu wine; you can't usually get your hands on it even if you want to." Sun Buyu naturally accepted Lan Si's invitation. With him there, he believed Flander wouldn't have the face to try and poach someone's talent.

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Chapter 114 The Inhuman Yu Xiaogang

Tian Dou Royal Academy, Lan Si's dormitory.

Calling it a dormitory is a bit of a stretch; it's more like a villa. It has two floors. The first floor has no rooms, just a large hall of over 100 square meters. Inside, there's a kitchen, sofas, and all sorts of common household appliances. The second floor has a huge bedroom, spacious and bright, with a massive, three-meter-long, five-meter-wide, genuine leather bed made of spirit beast leather—enough to sleep seven or eight people.

Lan Si is someone who knows how to enjoy life. Diligent cultivation is one aspect, while enjoying life is another. This small villa has been gradually transformed by him to resemble the one he lived on Blue Star in his previous life.

Lan Si led Flander, Sun Buyu, and their group of five into the small villa. She naturally invited everyone to sit down, and the little cat, like a mistress, skillfully took out a tea set from the counter, brewed Yunwu tea with the readily available hot water, and served tea to everyone.

Even with Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing only offered him a token cup, treating him no differently than she had treated Tang San and the others. This made Dai Mubai's eyes almost pop out of their sockets, yet he dared not retaliate.

Finally, the kitten gracefully sat back down next to Lan Si.

Flander picked up the Yunwu teacup, took a sip, and immediately felt a fragrant aroma wafting towards him. Looking at the loving couple Lan Si and Zhu Qing, and then at the warm and unique decor, he couldn't help but sigh, "Lan Si, sometimes I really envy you and Zhu Qing."

"Love is something you have to fight for. Instead of waiting silently, it's better to take the initiative. Because the goddess you admire may not even know how you feel." Lan Si glanced at Yu Xiaogang, her words carrying a hidden meaning.

"Take the initiative?!" Flander was taken aback. He recalled that he and Yu Xiaogang had both fallen in love with Liu Erlong back then. It seemed that he hadn't even confessed his feelings before giving Liu Erlong to Yu Xiaogang. He couldn't help but feel annoyed and regretful.

If, perhaps, if, if... I had been more proactive, assertive, or selfish back then, would the outcome have been different?

Sitting next to Flander, Yu Xiaogang noticed that something was wrong with Flander. She frowned, nudged Flander, and whispered, "Flander, it's time to get down to business."

"Ahem..." Flander instantly realized what was happening, coughed a few times, and said seriously, "Lan Si, I came here today to ask if you know Tang Ritian."

Upon hearing this, Lan Si pretended to think for a moment before saying seriously, "I do know him. He was the only opponent I encountered at the Soul Venerable realm. I wonder what Dean Flander wants with Brother Ritian?"

"Yes. I met him once before. I came here this time to invite him to join Shrek Academy." Following the instructions Yu Xiaogang had given him, Flander did not mention the matter of Dugu Bo's herbal garden.

A barely perceptible hint of disdain flickered at the corner of Lan Si's lips as he invited her to join Shrek Academy.

If he had truly invited Tang Ritian, who was using an alias, to join Shrek Academy, then Tang San and Dai Mubai, those two idiots who hated him to the bone, wouldn't have come along. Moreover, they came just before dark, probably because they suspected that Tang Ritian, using an alias, had stolen the immortal herb, and then learned from Ning Rongrong that he knew Tang Ritian, so they came to cause trouble for him.

He shook his head and spoke nonsense with a straight face: "Dean Flander, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. Brother Ritian's whereabouts are always elusive. He has been traveling to various cities looking for suitable opponents. He left three days ago. Even I don't know where he went."

"Did he say when he would return before he left, or did he leave anything behind?" Upon hearing that Tang Ritian had departed, Yu Xiaogang became anxious and asked excitedly. If the immortal herb in Tang Ritian's possession fell into the hands of someone else, how could his Shrek Academy team ever become famous throughout the continent?

"Master...you don't seem to have come here to invite Brother Ritian. Instead, it seems you have ulterior motives. In that case, I can't help you. Even if I knew where Brother Ritian went, I wouldn't tell you. I would never do something as heinous as betraying a friend." Lan Si, acting like a drama queen, flashed a hint of wariness in his eyes.

Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and Flander's expressions changed abruptly. The latter two almost instinctively looked at Yu Xiaogang. Although they were unwilling to admit it, Yu Xiaogang had indeed betrayed his friends not long ago.

Feeling the gazes cast upon her by Flander and Tang San, Yu Xiaogang felt instantly ashamed and lowered her head, her face filled with dejection.

Lan Si looked at Yu Xiaogang with some surprise and couldn't help but exclaim, "Could it be that Master Yu really betrayed his friends?"

"Invincibility Begins with Sacrificing to the Ancestral Master"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Xiaogang was even more unable to lift his head, while Tang San said angrily, "Lan Si, you insulted my teacher, I challenge you."

Lan Si continued to speak eloquently: "Is this an insult to your teacher? No way, just how bad is your teacher?"

"If I wasn't mistaken, the moment I uttered the words 'betrayed a friend,' you subconsciously looked at your teacher, right? That means you knew your teacher had betrayed a friend, and I was just asking casually... tsk tsk..."

"Judging from your reaction, it seems the story of the Master betraying his friend is true. But it seems the Master only has Dean Flander as a friend. I saw Dean Flander looking at the Master just now. Could it be that he betrayed Dean Flander? No way... Could the Master really do something so heinous? Aren't you angry, Dean Flander?"

With just a few glances and words, Lan Si guessed most of the truth. Suddenly, the expressions on the faces of Yu Xiaogang, Flander, and Tang San became quite interesting.

Tang San's eyes were bloodshot, filled with murderous intent. He crushed the teacup in his hand with a crack. Three spirit rings, two yellow and one purple, slowly rose from beneath his feet, and the oppressive aura of a Soul Master pressed down on Lan Si.

Seeing that things were not going well, Sun Buyu, who was sitting to the side, immediately stood in front of Lan Si and Zhu Zhuqing. Seven spirit rings, yellow, purple, and black, rose from his feet. The moment his spirit rings appeared, the aura released by Tang San had no time to exert pressure before it vanished.

He said sternly, "Dean Flander, I respect you as the head of the academy and a Soul Saint, which is why I brought you in so politely. This student under your command is far too presumptuous."

"Tang San, stop!" Flander knew he was in the wrong. This was the home ground of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. If a fight broke out, none of the four of them would be able to leave. While scolding Tang San, he quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Teacher Sun. It's my fault for not disciplining him properly. We'll take our leave now."

Tang San ignored Flander, his gaze still fixed on Lan Si: "Lan Si, do you dare to accept the challenge?"

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Chapter 115 Destroying Tang San, Starting with Twin Martial Souls

"Tang San, your spirit is Blue Silver Grass, and you are a level 35 control-type battle spirit master. Lan Si, do you dare to challenge me?" Tang San took a fighting stance, his gaze sweeping over Sun Buyu before looking at Lan Si behind him.

“Teacher Sun, step aside. I’ve said before that those who are defeated by me are never considered my opponents. I’ll give you time to catch up until you can’t see me anymore. Since he’s confident enough to challenge me again, wouldn’t it be ridiculous if I didn’t accept?” Lan Si stood up slightly and patted Sun Buyu’s shoulder lightly.

"Okay. Then I'll go arrange a fighting arena for you right away." Sun Buyu nodded and walked out of the house. He was very confident in Lan Si's strength. Not to mention a level 35 Blue Silver Grass Soul Master, even Yu Tianheng, who had already broken through to the Soul Master level, might not be his match.

"Then please. But I remember you were only level 32 when you sparred with me a little over a month ago. Now you've broken through to level 35 so quickly. It seems you've eaten some rare herbs. I'm also very curious about your current strength." Lan Si said calmly.

"You will see it." Tang San was full of confidence. In his opinion, his defeat last time was entirely due to carelessness. He was caught off guard by Lan Si's terrifying speed, and he didn't understand Lan Si's third soul skill. Moreover, his soul power was one level lower than his opponent's, which led to his defeat. Now, Lan Si's soul power was at most level thirty-four. With soul power equal to or even higher than his opponent's, he was confident that he would not lose to anyone.

"Hey you lecherous tiger over there, stop standing around. You've been baring your teeth at me for so long, I'm tired of it. Whether you fight one or two, it's still fighting, so why don't you all come at me together?" Lan Si turned his gaze to Dai Mubai, a mocking and disdainful smile playing on his lips.

Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai instinctively exchanged a glance with Tang San, who nodded. Dai Mubai then said coldly, "As you wish."

Soon, the six arrived at the battle arena arranged by Sun Buyu.

Lan Si is now a celebrity at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, even overshadowing Yu Tianheng, the captain of the Royal Fighting Team. When they heard that Lan Si was going to fight against a Soul Master from another school, they flocked over, just to catch a glimpse of Lan Si's prowess.

Finally, even the members of the Royal Battle Clan, led by Yu Tianheng, arrived, in addition to Ye Lingling.

"Ah Si, don't be polite with your sister. Just like last time in Soto City, give that Tang San a good beating." Dugu Yan patted Lan Si on the shoulder. At this time, she already knew about the destruction of her grandfather Dugu Bo's medicine garden. In her opinion, Tang Ritian and such were just excuses. Who would choose such a disgusting name? In reality, it was destroyed by Shrek Academy.

Little did they know, Lan Si was the real culprit.

"Then just you wait and see," Lan Si said with a faint smile.

"Ah Si, be careful. That Tang San is very cunning," Zhu Zhuqing said with some concern.

Lan Si rubbed the kitten's head, gave it a reassuring smile, and then walked into the Soul Arena.

On the other side, Tang San was discussing tactics with Dai Mubai.

"Mu Bai, in the upcoming battle, don't hold back or conserve your strength. Although Lan Si is despicable, he is undoubtedly the strongest opponent we've ever faced. I will first plant the second soul skill of Blue Silver Grass, Parasitism, on you. As soon as you engage him, I will release the seed on you to bind Lan Si. If I can bind him for even a moment, my third soul skill will bind him completely. At that time, you will unleash your second soul skill, White Tiger Blazing Light Wave," Tang San said to Dai Mu Bai.

"Leave it to me." A ruthless glint flashed in Dai Mubai's eyes.

The two walked to the center of the field and stood thirty paces away from Lan Si.

Sun Buyu, acting as the referee, stood between the two sides. He first gave Lan Si a friendly smile, then turned his gaze to Dai Mubai and Tang San. His previous amiable demeanor vanished, replaced by an icy expression. He announced in a loud voice, "Spiritual combat is a friendly exchange. You will each have one minute to summon your Martial Soul. The battle will officially begin in one minute."

As he spoke, Sun Buyu withdrew from the arena, while signaling the surrounding students to step back, giving both sides enough space to fight.

"Tang San, and that other guy... you two come at me together, no need to take them one by one. I hope you two can force out my martial soul." Lan Si's lips curled into a mocking smile as he provoked him. He was actually worried about not being able to get Tang San's blood to create another identity for himself that could play an important role.

Based on the scene seen in that pitch blackness, Tang San's soul was undoubtedly sent to Douluo Continent by the God of Asura to be trained as the next God of Asura.

Therefore, he was no longer in a hurry to kill Tang San. Even if he killed Tang San now, as long as the God of Asura did not abandon him, he would still have a chance to be reincarnated. At that time, finding him would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Rather than doing that, it would be better to lead Tang San down the wrong path step by step, destroy his talent, and lower his potential. Then, he would not believe that the God of Asura would choose a piece of trash.

First, we'll start by gradually undermining Tang San's confidence, causing him to lose the motivation to cultivate the Blue Silver Grass martial soul.

"You will pay a heavy price for your arrogance." Having learned a painful lesson last time, Tang San was no longer surprised by Lan Si's provocation. He exchanged a glance with Dai Mubai, and the two of them simultaneously summoned their martial souls.

A pale white light suddenly erupted from Dai Mubai's body. He straightened his chest, extended both arms to the sides at the same time, his bones cracked and popped, his muscles bulged, and the White Tiger Martial Soul instantly possessed him.

The Vegetable-Growing Skeleton's Expansion into a Foreign Land

A faint blue light surged from Tang San's body. After absorbing the soul ring of the Human-Faced Demon Spider, the slender and jet-black Blue Silver Grass quietly extended from Tang San's feet.

Two yellow and one purple spirit rings rose from their feet, making them undoubtedly the best spirit ring configurations.

"Xiao Gang, do you think Mu Bai and Xiao San can beat Lan Si?" At the front of the crowd, Flander asked Yu Xiaogang with some concern.

"There shouldn't be much of a problem. Compared to last time, Mu Bai's soul power hasn't changed, but you've seen how hard he's worked these past two months, so his strength has definitely improved. As for Xiao San, he's directly increased his soul power by three levels, surpassing Lan Si in soul power. Plus, having learned from the painful lesson last time, they've figured out Lan Si's soul skills. With their cooperation, they should have a chance of winning," Yu Xiaogang said confidently.

"Uncle, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed this time." A voice rang out, and Yu Xiaogang and Flander looked in the direction of the voice. A young man in blue, with long black hair, a slender build, and not particularly handsome features, slowly walked over. It was Yu Tianheng, the captain of the Royal Fighting Team, and also Yu Xiaogang's nephew.

"Tianheng?" A hint of surprise flashed across Yu Xiaogang's eyes.

"Uncle, we meet again." Yu Tianheng still respected his uncle, who was considered a good-for-nothing by his clansmen, and said respectfully.

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Chapter 116 Tang San's Second Countdown to Isolation

Yu Xiaogang frowned, fully displaying his excellent qualities of being submissive to outsiders but ruthless to his own people, and said angrily, "Tianheng, you must have already witnessed Mu Bai and Xiao San's strength last time. Do you really think they would fail even knowing Lan Si's abilities?"