Douluo Continent: A Sister Who Loves Me From the Start

Just then, Elder Xuan glanced at Jing Hongchen. He realized that this guy was too cowardly. Oh well.

"Elder Mu, I will personally go to the Sun Moon Empire to bring back the students."

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Chapter 215 Extorting Mirror Red Dust

Just then, Elder Xuan glanced at Jing Hongchen. He realized that this guy was too cowardly. Oh well.

"Elder Mu, I will personally go to the Sun Moon Empire to bring back the students."

"Alright. It's a deal. Half a month from today, you will bring your people here. I will have Xuanzi send people to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy at the same time, including Shen Yumo." Elder Mu immediately made the final decision.

Although neither side had ever revealed who Shrek's exchange student was, both sides knew perfectly well who it was.

"It's a deal." Jing Hongchen agreed readily. If she still couldn't give him her trust after saying this, wouldn't she be petty?

Although he verbally belittled Soul Masters and praised Soul Instructors, he was well aware that while the development of Soul Tools was one aspect of Mingde Hall's future growth, the development of Soul Masters was equally crucial. Especially considering Shrek Academy's millennia of accumulated knowledge, even learning just a portion of it would significantly boost Mingde Hall's overall development.

Perhaps Shrek Academy could learn some knowledge about soul tools from Mingde Hall. But don't forget, Shrek Academy is ultimately an academy not affiliated with any country, while Mingde Hall belongs to the Sun Moon Empire. This difference will undoubtedly make Mingde Hall benefit more and more easily in the long run.

Another reason why Jing Hongchen immediately agreed was that Elder Mu proposed that Shen Yumo go to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. With Shen Yumo as an exchange, he naturally didn't need to worry about Jing Hongchen's safety.

The disciples sent by both sides are equal in status and potential. Moreover, Shen Yumo is only strong in martial soul cultivation, so she will definitely have to put a lot of effort into martial soul cultivation. Even if she also cultivates soul tools, she probably won't be able to specialize in it. At least in his current view, the greater significance of Shrek Academy sending Shen Yumo is to ensure the equality of status between the students sent by both sides.

Old Master Mu smiled slightly and said, "The matter is settled, you can leave now."

Jing Hongchen bowed again and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, senior. I would like to ask one last question. Is it possible for Shrek Academy to have deeper exchanges with our Sun Moon Empire?"

Elder Mu raised an eyebrow. "Shrek Academy, the Shrek Academy of Douluo Continent."

The Sun and Moon Empire, also known as the Sun and Moon Empire of the Douluo Continent.

Jing Hongchen's eyes flickered slightly. "Okay, I understand." After saying this, he turned to leave.

"Wait a moment," Elder Mu called out to Jing Hongchen.

Jing Hongchen asked, "Does Senior have any further guidance?"

Elder Mu smiled calmly and said, "Ma Xiaotao's evil fire matter has been resolved, and I will naturally return the soul tool I promised you." As he spoke, Elder Mu slowly raised his right hand, and then burst forth with a series of soft and dazzling lights, revealing a domineering blade shape, which was none other than the Sword of Judgment.

When Jing Hongchen saw the halo of light, he was stunned for a moment, and then a smile appeared on his lips. He had naturally put aside the fact that Elder Xuan had said he would give it to him, but he only remembered it when he was about to leave. He had really been careless.

But Jing Hongchen understood that he needed to offer something of equal value in exchange. It was just a soul tool, right? He had many level-eight soul tools on him, but those level-eight soul tools couldn't compare to this Sword of Judgment. If he could exchange them for a level-eight soul tool, it would be a sure win no matter how you looked at it.

When the crimson blade appeared in Elder Mu's hand, Jing Hongchen's gaze was completely drawn to it, and he was overjoyed. No one could know the significance of this sword of judgment.

When Elder Mu saw the hint of surprise deep in Jing Hongchen's eyes, he already understood how important this soul tool was to Jing Hongchen.

"You are the first outsider to enter the Sea God Pavilion in many years. This place is not one that anyone can come and go as they please. Leave behind two level-nine soul tools and explain how to use them, as your bargaining chip for this sword and your ticket to enter the Sea God Pavilion."

"A small ticket..." Jing Hongchen stared dumbfounded at Elder Mu. He never expected that this mysterious and terrifyingly powerful figure would make such a request; it was clearly blatant extortion! Moreover, the ticket was far too expensive.

Furthermore, although most level-nine soul tools cannot be compared to the Sword of Judgment, it is still a treasure of the pavilion! He could accept handing over a level-nine soul tool because of the Sword of Judgment, but now he actually needs two soul tools!!

This is robbery!

"Senior, you're bullying the weak!" Jing Hongchen said with a wry smile. If he hadn't witnessed Elder Mu's avatar, he might have been more assertive. But now, on someone else's turf, within the unpredictable Sea God Pavilion, he truly dared not act rashly.

Elder Mu smiled without saying a word, simply watching Jing Hongchen calmly. Jing Hongchen, however, was horrified to discover that the walls, floors, and ceilings around him were beginning to emit a faint golden light, as if there was an invisible pressure emanating from them. It seemed that if he didn't surrender, he would have to stay here.

Taking a deep breath, Jing Hongchen nodded and said, "In that case, I will do as you command, Senior. It was indeed my fault for entering Shrek Academy without permission. I should leave two of the nine soul tools as a gift."

As he spoke, Jing Hongchen raised his hand and touched his chest, and two very thin pieces of clothing appeared in his palm.

The metal sheet was circular, appearing as thin as paper, and radiated a soft golden glow. Most peculiar was its openwork carving. The intricate and regular lines of the carving were full of creativity and imagination. No soul power fluctuations emanated from it, yet it simply existed, possessing a unique, solid, and mountain-like texture. A faint golden halo flickered across its surface, the light not intense, but extremely captivating.

Jing Hongchen said, "These two soul tools were made by myself, and I named them 'Red Dust Protection.' They are trigger-activated defensive soul tools. When placed on the chest, they automatically conform to the soul master's body, absorbing the soul master's soul power and becoming one with it. Once the soul master is attacked, it will sense it in advance and take defensive action..."

It can be turned on and off with a thought. There are a few things I'm quite satisfied with about Red Dust Blessing. First, it doesn't restrict the user's cultivation level. Even Soul Masters with only one or two rings can use it.

Its defensive effect is equivalent to the user's strongest attack without activating any soul skills, while consuming only one-fifth of the soul power required for that attack...

It is suitable for Soul Masters of any level; if in the hands of a Title Douluo, it can possess defensive power at the level of a Super Douluo.

"At the same time, it also has a special activation method."...

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Chapter 216 Level 9 Soul Tool

At this point, Jing Hongchen looked at the two of them with a hint of pride and continued, "At the same time, it also has a special way of activating it."

"By actively activating the core magic array, an invincible shield can be generated for fifteen seconds. Its defensive power is three times that of the user's own cultivation level. The ability of this invincible shield is what enables it to become a level nine soul tool. However, this special activation only needs to be recharged once."

There's no need for deliberate charging; it will gradually fill with the required soul power during the user's natural cultivation, a process that takes about three days. Of course, active charging is also possible, which would require approximately one day and one night of continuous meditation, pouring all of one's soul power into it.

Upon hearing Jing Hongchen's explanation, Elder Xuan secretly gasped. He understood that although Jing Hongchen's cultivation was only at level ninety-three, he possessed the ability to escape unscathed from him with just such a level nine soul tool. No wonder he dared to sneak into Shrek Academy with such confidence.

Elder Mu nodded, and Jing Hongchen felt a sudden lightness in his hand as the Red Dust Blessing was already in front of Elder Mu. Elder Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, raised his hand to take it, and said, "Being able to bend and stretch, no wonder Mingde Hall has been thriving under your leadership. You may leave now. If you plan to enter without permission again next time, I hope you are absolutely certain. Otherwise, the ticket will not just be a level nine soul tool."

A smile appeared on Jing Hongchen's face, though it was a bitter smile, it contained a sense of determination. After bowing slightly to Elder Mu, he turned and left.

Upon leaving the Sea God Pavilion, he immediately took to the air, a pair of dark golden wings unfurling from his back before disappearing in an instant. He didn't want to stay at Shrek Academy for even a second longer.

What does it mean to "try to steal a chicken but lose the rice instead" or "lose both your wife and your army"? Although he managed to get the level eight soul tool, the Sword of Judgment, he lost two level nine soul tools!

It's important to understand that Shrek Academy itself doesn't possess level-nine soul tools. Even in the Sun Moon Empire, level-nine soul tools hold a strategic position.

Although the level nine soul tool that Jing Hongchen took out was not the best, it was by no means the worst. The reason for choosing Hongchen's protection was mainly because it had no offensive capabilities and its core magic array was secure enough to be difficult to detect.

However, Jing Hongchen wasn't entirely without gains. Meeting Elder Mu and experiencing the profound strength of Shrek Academy were his greatest takeaways. Moreover, he also had some other plans. Failure is the mother of success, and being suppressed once isn't terrible. Although Jing Hongchen was frustrated, he also had many ideas.

However, when he saw the soul tools he had set up beforehand, he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Before entering Shrek Academy, Jing Hongchen set up eight fixed soul tools about several kilometers away. Four of them were level nine and four were level eight.

Once he remotely triggers it, he can immediately launch an attack on Shrek Academy and Shrek City. No matter how powerful an expert is, without prior preparation, it's impossible to withstand such a powerful soul tool bombardment. Perhaps top experts will escape, but ordinary soul masters and buildings will inevitably suffer widespread destruction.

But when he found the location of his fixed-position soul tool array, he discovered only traces of it. All eight powerful fixed-position soul tools had vanished. Undoubtedly, this was the result of Elder Mu's intervention. He tried using his own trigger remote control, but there was no response. Clearly, the trigger array had been destroyed.

"Damn it! I should have installed self-destruct devices on these soul tools. Shrek Academy, indeed!" Jing Hongchen cursed angrily, completely abandoning his composure from the Sea God Pavilion.

However, his temper flared up quickly but subsided just as fast. He glanced back at Shrek Academy, a venomous glint in his eyes, snorted coldly, and rose again, quickly leaving.

"Elder Mu, we've succeeded!" Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo rushed to the Sea God Pavilion to report the good news to Elder Mu.

Where did Jing Hongchen's soul tool go? They took it! Elder Mu is holding Jing Hongchen back here to buy them enough time.

Elder Mu smiled slightly and said, "I hope your Soul Guidance Department can make some gains this time. However, you must also be careful, as the explosion of a powerful Soul Guidance Device is no small matter."

Xian Lin'er said, "Elder Mu, please rest assured. We will only copy the core formation for research. We will never disassemble it before we understand it. Even if we do disassemble it, it will not be done within the academy. Fan Yu has already taken it back and started researching it."

Xiao Xiao listened from the side, completely bewildered, but vaguely understood that Elder Mu seemed to have directed the two deans of the Soul Guidance Department to collect some powerful Soul Guidance Devices.

Qian Duoduo laughed when he saw Xiao Xiao and said, "Little Xiao Xiao, you're curious, aren't you? It's no big deal to tell you. That arrogant guy Jing Hongchen secretly sneaked into our academy. After Elder Mu discovered him, he used his powerful senses to detect his arrangements outside the academy and notified us to go and collect the soul tools that Jing Hongchen had set up. There were eight fixed soul tools, four level eight and four level nine. This time, even if his Mingde Hall is very wealthy, it will be enough to make him feel the pinch for a long time."

Xiao Xiao gasped. He had seen the auction prices of top-tier soul tools before. With eight soul tools like these, plus the Red Dust Protection left by Elder Mu through Jing Hongchen, Mingde Hall was in for a huge loss this time.

Elder Mu handed the Red Dust Blessing to Xian Lin'er and said, "You can also take this soul tool to study. I just tried it out, and Mirror Red Dust wasn't lying. However, don't damage this soul tool; I have other uses for it."

"Yes." Xian Lin'er quickly took it. Although she was not young, she was as excited and joyful as a little girl.

Shrek Academy's Soul Guidance Department has developed very slowly over the years, so this is a rare opportunity! Even mastering just one of these Soul Guidance Devices would bring about a qualitative leap forward for the department. Acquiring top-tier Soul Guidance Devices from Mingde Hall is incredibly difficult.

Old Mu waved his hand and said, "You all go ahead and do your work. Xiao Xiao, take me to the second floor to see Xiao Tao and Yu Mo. Their business is over." As he said this, Old Mu couldn't help but recall the bewildered feeling the two of them had after they finished, and even though he was very old, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

A shrewd glint flashed in Elder Xuan's eyes, followed by a hearty laugh.

This laugh left Xiao Xiao, who didn't understand what was going on, completely confused. "Wasn't Yu Mo exorcising evil spirits from Senior Sister? Is she done?"

The two old foxes, Elder Mu and Elder Xuan, exchanged a glance, both revealing their cunning.

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Chapter 217 Two Bad Old Men

"Yes, yes, it's all gone!" Elder Xuan laughed heartily, then turned and walked towards Elder Mu with his hands behind his back.

Xiao Xiao scratched her head, wondering if she or her parents were thinking the wrong thing. She had a feeling that they were hiding something from her, and the whole thing felt a bit strange.

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After calming down, both sides have fully explained the situation.

Ma Xiaotao's final moments of consciousness precisely demonstrate that she was acting voluntarily, not passively!

It was her own evil influence that led her to do such a thing, driven by her own impaired consciousness, instinctive evil, and physical urges...

Having figured this out, Ma Xiaotao fell silent. Despite her usual carefree attitude and bossy demeanor in front of others, it would be a lie to say she wasn't sad when something like this happened and she lost something so important to her.

That was her most important thing, and she wanted to save it for the most important person in her life. Every girl has her own Prince Charming in her heart, and she was no exception, even though she didn't like Prince Charming...

You have to understand, Shen Yumo is her best friend and Jiang Nannan's boyfriend! Yet she actually did something like this, and without even realizing it!

All of this happened so suddenly, it was completely unexpected...

Evil spirit, body, guilt—all sorts of emotions swirled in her mind, refusing to leave. Ma Xiaotao's eyes gradually welled up with tears, and her mind remained blank...

As she thought about it, her mental defenses completely crumbled, and she covered her eyes with her hands and choked back tears.

Shen Yumo, who was standing to the side, was lost in thought until the sound of sobbing beside her brought her back to reality.

She cried? I...

Shen Yumo reached out to comfort Ma Xiaotao, but as soon as he did, he froze. He felt he should give her some time to process what had happened. She couldn't accept it, and he himself was also overwhelmed with thoughts...

"Sigh... In the end, she's just a girl, you can't blame her..."

Shen Yumo sighed heavily in her heart, and her starry eyes gradually became shrouded in sorrow.

"Cry, it'll be alright if you cry it out. This isn't our fault, it's fate, no one can escape it." Shen Yumo's lips curled slightly as she looked at her stunningly beautiful back and softly comforted her. That beautiful figure reappeared in her mind.

Nan Nan... will you blame me? I miss you...

Ma Xiaotao seemed to hear Shen Yumo's comforting voice, but her crying did not lessen at all; instead, it became even more intense.