The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

Dai Yueheng scrutinized Xu Zihuang for a long time, a smile appearing on his face, and extended his right hand towards Xu Zihuang.

"Welcome to the Shrek Seven Devils reserve team. From now on, we will be comrades-in-arms fighting side by side."

Xu Zihuang also showed a gentle smile and politely extended his right hand to shake hands with Dai Yueheng.

Among Soul Masters, strength is always the ultimate truth.

Dai Yueheng's words undoubtedly acknowledged the opinions of Xu Zihuang and others.

Each starting player was paired with a reserve player. Although Ma Xiaotao was a little annoyed by Dai Yueheng's usurpation, she still extended her hand and shook hands with Ning Tian on the other side. Everyone else did the same, but when it was Jiang Nannan's turn, Xu Sanshi took the lead, chuckling obsequiously as he shook hands with Chen Zifeng on Jiang Nannan's behalf.

Xixi is a rather introverted person. Although she was amazed that Yu Tianhuang's second martial soul could absolutely suppress her own Lightning Leopard martial soul, she did not ask about Yu Tianhuang's second martial soul.

Following Ma Xiaotao's warning, Gongyang Mo did not reveal a single detail about Xu Zihuang's second martial soul. He simply kept giving Xu Zihuang a shy yet intensely 'interested' smile.

After everyone finished shaking hands, she asked Xu Zihuang in a soft voice, "Junior Brother Yu, do you have time next?"

Xu Zihuang felt a chill run down his spine, but on the surface, he smiled and grasped the fair and smooth wrist beside him.

"Excuse me, Senior Gongyang. Ning Tian's soul power was a bit overdrawn during the previous battle, so I need to take her to the infirmary first."

Ning Tian looked up at Xu Zihuang with a slightly startled expression, feeling a warmth in his heart, along with a touch of shyness.

Just as Xu Zihuang said, her soul power was indeed overdrawn. If it weren't for the various rare and precious herbs she had taken since childhood to nourish her body and meridians, she probably wouldn't even have the strength to stand up. She was moved by Xu Zihuang's keen awareness of her condition, and also by his intimate behavior in front of everyone, which undoubtedly seemed like a declaration of something.

But what she didn't know was that Xu Zihuang had his own plans from the very beginning.

First, it was a subtle way of indicating to Gongyang Mo that he didn't have that particular fetish. Second, he had previously guessed that the higher-ups at Shrek Academy might try to match him with Ma Xiaotao, and this was a way of implicitly showing the academy's leadership that he wasn't necessarily going to choose Ma Xiaotao and thus tie himself to the academy. By creating a sense of crisis for Shrek Academy, he could gain more benefits. Ning Tian's status was also equivalent to Ma Xiaotao's. Third, it was time for him to begin closing the net. He would appropriately show Ning Tian some closeness, gradually making her fall for him.

If he could control the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, such a powerful ally, it would undoubtedly play a significant role in his future revenge and power grab.

"Dear seniors, we'll take our leave now." With that, Xu Zihuang led Ning Tian away.

Bei Bei and the others from the reserve team also dispersed. Before leaving, Xu Sanshi, mimicking Xu Zihuang, said something to Jiang Nannan in a cheeky tone.

"Nannan, you've used up quite a bit of your soul power. How about I take you to the infirmary?"

It's easy to imagine what Jiang Nannan's answer would be.

Ma Xiaotao stood there for a long time, watching Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian's intimate figures, her emotions a mix of complex feelings. Even though her teacher had been trying to persuade her, Yu Tianhuang seemed completely uninterested in her. In fact, he appeared even more composed than she was when facing her.

As it turns out, they were just being delusional.

On the main team, only Gongyang Mo remained by Ma Xiaotao's side. The two of them standing together gave off a sense of being two people who had fallen on hard times.

Gongyang Mo asked Ma Xiaotao with great interest, "Xiaotao, just tell me what Junior Brother Yu's martial soul is. I promise to keep it a secret."

Coming to her senses, Ma Xiaotao looked at the woman's delicate, even more beautiful face than a woman's, and a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes.

"Keep five meters away from me, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Gongyang Mo was not annoyed. He smiled and strode to within five meters of her.

Although he was initially very interested in Yu Tianhuang, he actually preferred the more valiant type, like Yao Haoxuan who had unleashed his martial spirit. His interest in Yu Tianhuang stemmed primarily from his martial spirit.

He had a strong premonition that if he could cultivate with the assistance of Yu Tianhuang's martial spirit aura, his cultivation speed would definitely be twice as fast.

Chapter 155 The Genius Food-Type Soul Master at Shrek Academy's Inspection Team

The medical clinic is located near Shrek Square, bordered by the teaching area to the west and the clear blue Poseidon Lake to the east.

In a spacious room on the third floor of the infirmary, Xu Zihuang sat by the window, gazing at the shimmering surface of Poseidon Lake under the setting sun. A gentle evening breeze stirred ripples on the calm lake, scattering and shimmering the afterglow of the sunset.

Ning Tian, ​​sitting cross-legged on the bed cultivating, had her fair skin shimmering with seven-colored soul power, giving her a rounded and gentle beauty. Her whole body exuded a special aura of elegance and nobility, just like her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul.

As a core disciple of the outer academy, Ning Tian receives preferential treatment from various resources of Shrek Academy. Compared to Huo Yuhao back then, Ning Tian enjoys much better treatment. Not only is her room more spacious and comfortable, but even the teacher who helped her alleviate her soul power depletion problem is a healing-type soul master with a cultivation level of Soul Saint.

Although Ning Tian is a support-type Soul Master, he has enjoyed all kinds of top-tier rare herbs and elixirs since childhood due to his illustrious background. His physical abilities may not be as good as those of a Battle Soul Master of the same level, but he is not as weak as a typical support-type Soul Master.

As her soul power gradually recovered, her slightly pale face became much rosier.

Soon, the seven-colored soul power light faded, and Ning Tian, ​​whose soul power had returned to its peak, slowly opened her pair of bright, water-blue eyes. Deep within her eyes, a barely perceptible seven-colored light seemed to flicker, which was quite peculiar.

Opening her eyes, the first thing she saw was Xu Zihuang's perfect profile bathed in the golden-red sunset. Touched by the scene before her, so like a painting, a subtle smile curved her lips, and her gaze momentarily lost in thought.

It's human nature to like beautiful things. Ning Tian was no exception. Even with her discerning eye, she had to admit that Yu Tianhuang was indeed the most outstanding man she had ever met.

His talent and ability go without saying, and his looks and temperament are also flawless.

There's no such thing as liking someone without a reason, and there's no such thing as love at first sight. Talent, strength, looks, temperament, and personality—these are all assets that can attract the opposite sex. A beginning is necessary for a future. Ning Tian initially chose the powerful and talented Yu Tianhuang out of self-interest, but in the nearly one year they've spent together, she has unconsciously become deeply involved.

Who can predict the future?

Xu Zihuang turned around as if sensing something, and their eyes met. The evening breeze stirred, lifting their hair, and the seemingly frozen moment began to flow again.

A hint of shyness appeared in Ning Tian's eyes, but she still gracefully pressed down her slightly messy platinum blonde hair and spoke softly to Xu Zihuang with a gentle smile.

"Tianhuang, before heading to Xingluo City, I'd like to purchase some supplies in Shrek City. Do you have time to accompany me?"

Meeting Ning Tian's gaze, Xu Zihuang smiled gently.

"I was just thinking of going to Shrek City to do some shopping and get rid of some items. Let's go together."

Afterwards, the two walked along the lakeside path towards the east gate of Shrek Academy. As usual, tomorrow was a public holiday for the entire outer academy. Having finished a week of intense and demanding classes, many students would choose to relax tonight.

This evening of every week is also the liveliest time outside the east gate of Shrek Academy.

As the two passed through the area, Xu Zihuang spotted two familiar faces in the distance.

One of them was Beibei, whom they had parted ways with not long ago in the assessment area. Standing next to Beibei was a pretty girl who looked to be about the same age as Beibei. The girl had long, smooth black hair tied in a ponytail, and was holding various snacks she had bought from vendors, eating them with gusto.

Isn't that Tang Ya?

Tang Ya's eyes widened when she saw Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian walking towards her.

Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian walked up to the two of them, first nodding to Bei Bei before smiling at Tang Ya.

"Senior Xiaoya."

Tang Ya handed all the food in her hands to Bei Bei, put her hands on her hips, looked Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian up and down, and deliberately put on a stern face, pretending to be very dignified.

"I didn't quite believe it when Beibei told me before. Now it seems it's all true. Tianhuang, aren't you going to introduce this junior to me?"

As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Ning Tian.

Actually, both Tang Ya and Ning Tian knew each other to some extent. However, this was their first formal meeting.

"Hello, Senior Tang. My name is Ning Tian." Ning Tian extended his right hand to Tang Ya in a natural and generous manner.

Tang Ya chuckled, her previously serious expression vanishing instantly, and she shook hands with Ning Tian in a carefree manner.

"Hello, Ning, my name is Tang Ya. You can call me Senior Sister Xiao Ya, just like Tian Huang does."

Tang Ya was simple-minded, while Ning Tian was quick-witted. Since there was no competition between them, they quickly became close friends. They whispered secrets to each other, occasionally glancing in Xu Zihuang and Bei Bei's direction.

Tang Ya pulled Ning Tian along ahead, while Bei Bei came to Xu Zihuang's side and asked with a smile, "Tianhuang, are you planning to go into Shrek City?"

Judging from the direction Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian were traveling, it was not difficult to determine their destination.

"We're leaving for Xingluo City tomorrow, and we're planning to go to Shrek City to buy some supplies," Xu Zihuang replied, following behind Tang Ya and Ning Tian with Bei Bei.

Xu Zihuang gazed at the radiant smile on Tang Ya's pretty face, his heart stirred slightly.

"Senior Brother Bei, with Senior Sister Xiaoya's current cultivation speed, I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to graduate from the outer academy."

Bei Bei glanced at Xu Zihuang in surprise, not expecting him to ask such a question. However, when he noticed the worry in Xu Zihuang's eyes, he felt relieved.

“She’s worked very hard these past two years. Tianhuang, you know how difficult it is to cultivate the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul. After all, she doesn’t possess the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul like the Tang Sect’s ancestors. She can only do her best. I’ve already decided that if Xiaoya can’t graduate smoothly, I don’t plan to enter the Inner Academy. I’ll accompany her to travel the continent.” Beibei sighed softly.

“Senior Brother Bei, I can tell that Senior Sister Xiaoya has a lot on her mind. Although she doesn’t show it, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t care.” Xu Zihuang stopped there.

He believed that with Beibei's intelligence, she would understand what he meant.

Sure enough, after hearing Xu Zihuang's words, Bei Bei's gaze deepened. After pondering for a long time, she said seriously, "Tianhuang, I will be careful."

"Beibei, Tianhuang, what are you two talking about? You're acting all mysterious." Tang Ya, who was walking ahead, stopped and looked Xu Zihuang and Beibei up and down with a suspicious expression.

Ning Tian also stopped in his tracks.

Beibei rolled her eyes, speechless.

"Xiaoya, how dare you call someone mysterious? You just chatted with Tianhuang about some things."

Tang Ya didn't think much of it. When Xu Zihuang and Bei Bei came over, she puffed out her small but well-proportioned chest and put her hand on Xu Zihuang's shoulder.

"From my observation, Teacher Xiaoya, Ning Tian is a good girl. Tianhuang, you mustn't do anything to hurt her in the future."

"Alright, I know you're planning to go to Shrek City to purchase supplies. I won't bother you any longer."

After waving her hand and saying all that, she excitedly left with Beibei. Judging from her expression, she was determined to try every single snack from every stall outside the East City.

After watching the two leave, Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian walked side by side toward the south gate of Shrek City.

Because of Tang Ya's words, which practically laid their relationship bare, the atmosphere between the two became subtle.

Of course, Xu Zihuang remained largely unmoved throughout, while Ning Tian seemed rather unnatural.

Having walked along the official road away from the East Gate, Ning Tian, ​​having calmed down, seemed to have regained her usual composure. However, the alluring blush on her cheeks betrayed that her inner state was not as calm as she appeared.

"Xiaoya is a really nice person. How did you two meet?"

"That was before the freshmen enrolled. I happened to run into Senior Sister Xiaoya and Senior Brother Bei in the Star Dou Great Forest, who were preparing to hunt soul beasts..."

Xu Zihuang understood and took over Ning Tian's topic, helping Ning Tian ease his embarrassment.

Shrek City is very large. The two talked all the way, and it took them almost half an hour to walk from the east gate to the south gate.

South City is the most bustling commercial district in the entire Shrek City. Xu Zihuang had been here once before.

By now, it was completely dark, yet people continued to flow in and out of the city. There were even caravans carrying large quantities of goods. Shrek City, located at the border of the three major empires of the former Douluo Continent, was destined for prosperity due to its unique geographical location.

The wide main road, large enough to accommodate more than ten carriages traveling side by side, was lined with shops. They sold specialties from all over the continent, and there were even quite a few shops selling soul tools.

However, the vast majority of the soul tools sold are the type used in daily life, such as lighting soul tools.

Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian were both wearing the yellow school uniforms of the second year of Shrek Academy, making them extremely eye-catching in the crowded Shrek South City.

The students of Shrek Academy can be described as a gathering of the elite of the younger generation on the continent. Even the outer disciples are figures that ordinary people would look up to.

"I'll go to the shop over there first to sell the core magic array I tested earlier," Xu Zihuang reminded Ning Tian beside him.

Ning Tian responded lightly, and then the two walked one after the other toward a shop on the side of the street.

"Two top students from Shrek Academy, is there anything you need?" The middle-aged shop owner hurriedly greeted them with a fawning smile.

Xu Zihuang casually took out five level-three core magic arrays from the short-bladed whale fang from his soul tool, placed them on the counter in front of the middle-aged shopkeeper, and asked directly.