Chapter 294
Let's go soul hunting! ?
Flander's signature glasses gleamed in the sunlight as he stood in the center of the playground, facing the other members of Shrek Academy—except for Zhu Zhuqing, Lin Xia, and Ning Rongrong.
To Lin Xia and Ning Rongrong's slight surprise, Tang San and Xiao Wu, who had been listless and deeply affected, had now recovered most of their strength.
Although Tang San's face was still somewhat pale, his eyes were sharp, his back was straight, and his soul power fluctuations were solid and active, faintly revealing a sense of harmony after his breakthrough.
Xiao Wu, who was beside him, had slightly red eyes as if she had just cried, but her face showed a relieved joy as she carefully supported Tang San's arm.
Even more noteworthy is the Oscars.
This food-type Soul Master, who usually wore a somewhat lazy smile, was now excitedly rubbing his hands together, his face beaming with barely suppressed excitement, occasionally jumping up and down as if he had inexhaustible energy.
His soul power was also surging, clearly indicating that he had also achieved an important breakthrough.
"Dean Flander, we are ready!"
Dai Mubai's voice was loud and clear, carrying the calm and composed aura unique to the Star Luo royal family. When he saw Lin Xia and the other two returning, his gaze lingered on Zhu Zhuqing for a moment, and he nodded slightly.
Ma Hongjun, on the other hand, looked eager to try.
"Dean, this time we must find a powerful spirit beast for Tang San! His first spirit ring at level 30 is crucial!"
Level 30?
Lin Xia paused slightly, her deep eyes sweeping over Tang San and Oscar.
Zhu Zhuqing remained expressionless, but a hint of understanding flashed in her cat-like eyes.
Ning Rongrong widened her glassy eyes slightly, clearly somewhat surprised.
Overnight, these two actually broke through the level 30 bottleneck?
Tang San, in particular, actually broke through after being brutally beaten by Zhao Wuji, which is quite interesting.
Flanders cleared his throat, adjusted his glasses, and was about to give a motivational speech when his gaze fell upon the three returning individuals.
The seriousness on his face was momentarily replaced by a hint of embarrassment and apprehension, but he quickly recovered and put on a friendly, businessman-like smile.
"Oh? City Lord Lin, Zhu Qing, Rong Rong, you're back?"
The Franco-French tone carried a deliberate enthusiasm.
"Perfect timing! Tang San and Oscar have both broken through to level 30 and need to acquire spirit rings. The Star Dou Great Forest is a long and dangerous journey, and I was just about to take the children there. I wonder if you gentlemen..."
Flanders paused, his gaze mainly fixed on Lin Xia, with a hint of probing.
"Are you free? If you could come along, with Lord Lin and Miss Zhuqing's strength, the children's safety would be even more assured. I would be extremely grateful!"
Flanders had a well-thought-out plan.
Lin Xia's terrifying strength and background displayed yesterday made him extremely wary, but it also made him see her immense "value".
If they could use the pretext of protecting the trainees to bind this unfathomable city lord to the Soul Hunting Team, it would undoubtedly greatly reduce the risks, and might even solve some "trouble" at a crucial moment.
As for whether Lin Xia will agree?
Flanders didn't actually have high hopes; it was just a habitual test.
The atmosphere froze for a moment.
Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others also looked at Lin Xia with complex expressions, including expectation, deep apprehension, and a hint of barely perceptible rejection.
Go soul hunting with such a capricious and unfathomably powerful demon?
Tremendous stress!
Tang San's heart tightened even more.
He had just recovered from the overwhelming pressure of yesterday, and even benefited from it, having forced his way through the level 30 barrier under immense pressure and extreme worry for Xiao Wu's safety. Now was the crucial moment to consolidate his cultivation and acquire a powerful soul ring, and he really didn't want to have any further contact with Lin Xia.
Those deep, calm eyes seemed to see through all his secrets, making him feel like he had a thorn in his side.
Xiao Wu subconsciously tightened her grip on Tang San's hand, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes.
Oscar was simply too nervous; he even forgot to put down the sausage he was holding.
Just when everyone thought Lin Xia would coldly reject him as she had when she rejected Zhao Wuji—
Lin Xia met Flander's eager gaze, then glanced at Tang San and the others, whose eyes were filled with complex emotions and who looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Suddenly, a very subtle yet meaningful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
He habitually twitched his fingers together, as if weighing some invisible bargaining chip, then said in a relaxed, almost lazy tone:
"Soul Hunter? Star Dou Great Forest?"
He paused, his gaze lingering on Tang San for a fleeting moment, seemingly unnoticed. His eyes were calm and serene, yet they gave Tang San the unsettling feeling of being locked onto by a cold, venomous snake, sending chills down his spine!
"Okay."
Lin Xia's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly carried to every corner of the playground.
"Since I have some free time, it wouldn't hurt to go see the scenery and stretch my muscles. Maybe..."
Lin Xia's tone suddenly took on a playful tone, as if she were talking about an interesting toy.
"And we can also help some kids optimize their choice of soul beasts, so they don't go astray or go astray, right?"
As soon as Lin Xia said this, everyone on the playground—except for Zhu Zhuqing, who remained calm and composed—
Flander's smile froze instantly, his hand, which was pushing up his glasses, stopped in mid-air, and his eyes behind the lenses widened in shock. What had he heard?
Did Lin Xia agree?
And you say it so casually and comfortably?
It even carries a hint of... anticipating trouble?
Dai Mubai's pupils contracted sharply, and the muscles on his resolute face twitched.
"He...he actually agreed?"
Ma Hongjun's mouth was so wide open it could fit an egg, and his jaw almost dropped to the ground.
"My goodness... Is he alright? Is he really that free?"
Oscar dropped the giant sausage he was holding with a "thud" to the ground, dumbfounded.
"Lord Lin...are you...going with us...to...hunt for souls?"
He felt his soul power was about to be disrupted by fear.
The most shocked were Tang San and Xiao Wu.
When Tang San heard the words "Okay," his face instantly turned even more pale than when he was injured yesterday!
A hint of undisguised astonishment and panic crept onto his face. Was he bored?
Want to enjoy the scenery?
Want to stretch your muscles?!
What a joke!
This guy just used thunderous methods to judge Flander, crippled Zhao Wuji, and intimidated the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School Master!
Any one of his soul tools would be enough to cause a bloodbath at the auction!
How could he possibly be free?
How could they possibly be interested in a mere operation to hunt down a thousand-year-old soul ring?!
Tang San felt a chill run from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head!
Lin Xia's meaningful words, "Optimize the choice of soul beasts" and "To avoid taking detours and going astray," echoed wildly in his mind like a curse!
They clearly came with a purpose!
It's aimed at him!
He wants to sabotage his efforts to obtain a spirit ring!
Tang San's inner alarm bells rang loudly, countless thoughts surged wildly, and his palms, holding the Blue Silver Grass martial soul, were instantly covered in cold sweat.
Looking at Lin Xia's profile, which held a playful smile, he felt an unprecedented fear and...intense hostility towards this mysterious and unpredictable city lord! (End of Chapter)