Douluo: Reborn as a Dragon, I am the Lord of Soul Beasts

Chapter 44: Soul Devouring Knife, Guidance

"The Sun-Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy is in trouble this year. Such a powerful student has emerged. Putting aside his age, he is no less powerful than anyone else in terms of martial soul strength." Wang Yan said in a heavy voice.

Wang Yan's words made Dai Yueheng and Ma Xiaotao frown. Dai Yueheng nodded slightly, with a hint of worry in his eyes, while Ma Xiaotao looked even more unhappy.

"Humph, you are a teacher in the inner courtyard of Shrek Academy, but you are so anxious about such a small matter." Ma Xiaotao curled her lips in disdain, and her voice was full of arrogance. "Even if a great student emerges, so what? Are we going to back down?"

Dai Yueheng gently patted Ma Xiaotao's shoulder, signaling her to calm down. She knew Ma Xiaotao's character very well, brave and sharp, but sometimes lacked some calmness.

"Xiao Tao, Teacher Wang is also thinking about our school. After all, the strength of the student of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor School is indeed not to be underestimated." Dai Yueheng's voice was gentle but firm. "Don't look at her as she is only a member of the reserve team now, but she is actually a five-ring soul king. I'm afraid you didn't have such strength when you were her age, right?"

After hearing what Dai Yueheng said, Ma Xiaotao frowned. She felt the implicit meaning in Dai Yueheng's words and thought that he did not completely trust her, so her tone became tougher and excessive.

"Dai Yueheng, are you doubting me?" Ma Xiaotao's voice was filled with anger and dissatisfaction. "Do you think I will give in if you say a few gentle words? You are just a weak mediocrity!"

Her words revealed her contempt and disdain for Dai Yueheng, "You don't even have half of my strength, what qualifications do you have to teach me a lesson?"

Dai Yueheng's originally gentle face gradually darkened when he heard Ma Xiaotao's words, and a trace of displeasure and pain flashed in his eyes. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, as if he was suppressing his inner emotions.

"That's enough. Are you guys making such a fuss here that other colleges will laugh at us?"

However, just when he was about to explode, Teacher Wang Yan interrupted him and his expression changed instantly. He took a deep breath and tried to calm down the anger and disappointment in his heart. His eyes gradually changed from the previous gloom to deep and calm.

When Ling Luochen heard Ma Xiaotao's words, a hint of impatience flashed in her eyes, and her voice was cold and direct.

"She's really big-breasted and has no brains."

Ling Luochen and Ma Xiaotao had never gotten along well in the inner courtyard, perhaps because of the incompatibility of their martial spirits, or because they were both gifted children. They had never spoken a word to each other in the inner courtyard. But now Ling Luochen couldn't help but complain.

Although Ling Luochen's words were simple, they hit Ma Xiaotao's soft spot, making her angry and ashamed. This sentence pointed directly at her arrogance and unwiseness, making it difficult for her to ignore it easily, and her inner dissatisfaction instantly arose.

"Ma Xiaotao, you are the captain of Shrek Academy. Being a captain does not just depend on how strong she is. You are a team. The captain is the leader of the team. The captain needs to take good care of his teammates and lead the team to victory. If all captains are like you, then what is the point of team competitions?" Wang Yan continued.

"You guys..." Ma Xiaotao's voice was a little choked up. She felt the accusations and pressure from her teammates. A trace of struggle and helplessness flashed in her eyes, but she soon straightened her back, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

In the accusations, Ma Xiaotao felt isolated and in trouble, but she did not back down, but chose to persist and be brave. At this critical moment, she decided to prove her worth and not let anyone question her ability.

The members of the Shrek Academy's reserve team were already frightened by this sudden scene. They dared not easily interrupt the fight between the big men in the inner courtyard! If they said something wrong, they would be in big trouble!

“Teacher Wang and the others are going a bit too far! Even though Sister Xiaotao was a little wrong, it’s not necessary to say that!” Huo Yuhao whispered to Wang Dong beside him.

Wang Dong was actually quite happy to see Ma Xiaotao suffer a setback, and he said with a bit of gloating: "I think it's okay. Her personality is not suitable for being a captain. Have you forgotten? When we were at Poseidon Lake, we almost died at his hands."

After hearing what Wang Dong said, Huo Yuhao couldn’t continue to speak well of Ma Xiaotao.

The result was that it was a good game to watch, but the atmosphere in the team really got worse and worse.

At night, at the gate of Starlight Auction House.

"I really don't know what the teacher wants us to buy this thing for. Although it is a ranked carving knife, it is indeed the most dangerous Soul-Devouring Carving Knife. Could it be that the teacher has a way to use this Soul-Devouring Carving Knife?" Xiao Hongchen muttered to Meng Hongchen and Ye Guyi while putting away the things.

The Starlight Auction House is the most lively place in the entire Xingluo City. As soon as they stepped out of the door, they were overwhelmed by the bustling crowd.

Since the start of the All Continental High-level Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition, the originally vast Xingluo City has become crowded. It is difficult to maintain speed in the crowd. Especially on the streets near Xingluo Square, there is no time when it is not crowded. Every day, many people line up to wait for the next day's competition.

"Hey, brother. Stop complaining. It's a rare opportunity for us to get out for a walk. What's wrong with that? Look at other people who want to come out but can't." Meng Hongchen said, jumping up and down.

"You're the only one who's thinking about playing all the time." Xiao Hongchen glanced at his sister helplessly, then looked at Ye Guyi and asked, "Guyi, what do you think? Should we go back to the hotel directly? Or should we continue to walk around? We still have enough time."

"I" Before Ye Guyi could give her answer, the shrewd Meng Hongchen ran over and hugged Ye Guyi's arm, shaking it left and right while staring at her with his big watery eyes.

Under Meng Hongchen's cute attack, Ye Guyi quickly gave in and said to Meng Hongchen helplessly: "We're just going to stroll for a while. We came out this time to complete the teacher's task. If we go back late, I'm afraid the teacher will be unhappy."

"Yeah!" After getting Ye Guyi's consent, Meng Hongchen ran to his brother like a winner and kept showing off something.

Xiao Hongchen had no choice but to follow the two girls and started to wander around the streets of Xingluo City. On the other side, Huo Yuhao, a group of people from Shrek Academy who had just come out of the Starlight Auction House, looked a little confused and a little depressed.

"Master Yi, is that Soul Devouring Carving Knife important?"

In his spiritual sea of ​​consciousness, Huo Yuhao asked a gray spherical object.

"Gold of living beings." An old voice sounded in Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea of ​​consciousness. Although the voice was old, it contained a profound power that could not be underestimated. This power seemed to be able to travel through time and space and touch the deepest secrets of people's hearts. Every time Huo Yuhao heard Elder Yi speak, he felt an unprecedented shock and awe.

"Gold of life? What is that?" Huo Yuhao asked in confusion.

"The gold of life is a very precious treasure. Its source is very strange. It can be found in some extremely rare creatures, such as exotic beasts in heaven and earth, mysterious creatures, etc. This metal not only shines with a unique light in appearance, but more importantly, it has unimaginable special properties and has the magical effect of healing and enhancing soul power." Old Yi explained slowly.

“So, the Gold of Life has powerful healing abilities, so it can be used to treat various injuries and diseases. Just like what you said, Master Yi, the special energy of the Gold of Life can accelerate wound healing and promote the body’s recovery.” After hearing Master Yi’s words, Huo Yuhao drew inferences from his example.

Yi Lao sneered and said, "It's not that simple."

"What you said are only the most superficial effects of the Gold of Life. The most powerful thing about the Gold of Life is that it can enhance the power of the soul. The Gold of Life contains mysterious soul energy, which can be used to enhance the soul power of the cultivator. The cultivator can enhance his own soul power by absorbing the energy of the Gold of Life, thereby enhancing the unique soul power in the Douluo Continent. This enhancement is of great significance to the strength and combat effectiveness of the cultivator."

"Secondly, Soul Gold is an extremely rare metal with excellent physical properties and magical energy attributes, so it is often used to forge artifacts. I don't know if your world has such magic. But in my world, artifacts are powerful weapons and equipment with extraordinary power and effects. Artifacts made with Soul Gold can give weapons more powerful attack power and special effects, making them unmatched combat weapons. Similarly, you can also use Soul Gold to strengthen your soul guide to achieve the characteristics of an artifact."

“Hiss!” Huo Yuhao gasped in shock after hearing Master Yi’s explanation. At the same time, he realized how precious a treasure he had missed. No wonder Master Yi had just told him that he would buy the Soul Devouring Carving Knife no matter how much it cost. But now it was too late to say anything. He didn’t know who had bought the Soul Devouring Carving Knife.

After all, he was still a student and did not have that much financial resources. The academy would not support him with that much money, so he could only watch silently as a great treasure was taken away. Thinking of this, Huo Yuhao was already full of regret.

“Junior brother, what’s wrong with you?” The attentive Bei Bei was the first to notice the change in Huo Yuhao’s expression. She walked over and hugged Huo Yuhao, asking with concern.

With Bei Bei's concern, Huo Yuhao relaxed a little. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner turmoil. He turned to look at Bei Bei, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and tried to show a soothing smile.

“Big Brother, it’s nothing. I’m just a little bothered.” Huo Yuhao gently patted Bei Bei’s arm, signaling him not to worry. “I will adjust my condition quickly.”

Beibei's eyes flashed with concern, and he shook his head gently, "Little Junior Brother, you know we are a family, if there is anything, you can share it with Senior Brother. You don't have to bear all the pressure alone."

Huo Yuhao felt Beibei's sincerity and warmth, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He knew that he was not alone.

“Thank you, Big Brother.” Huo Yuhao’s voice was gentle and grateful. “Perhaps there are some things that I need time to deal with, but I will deal with them as soon as possible.”

Beibei smiled and nodded, his eyes full of trust and support, "No matter what happens, I will always be by your side."

The conversation between the two was full of warmth and understanding, and the friendship between them became stronger at this moment. As an orphan, Huo Yuhao felt the courage and strength to move forward with Beibei's company.

However, this touching scene was suddenly interrupted by Xu Sanshi, who said, "Look, Beibei and Yuhao, do they look like they are gay?"

Xu Sanshi's words immediately drew the attention of everyone from Shrek Academy. At this moment, Bei Bei was arm in arm with Huo Yuhao, and this scene seemed a little ambiguous in everyone's eyes.

What’s even more infuriating is that Ling Luochen, the icy-tempered imperial concubine, simply shook her head and sighed, “What a pity to waste two high-quality resources!”

This sentence made everyone laugh so hard that Beibei jumped up and chased after Xu Sanshi, shouting, "Xu Sanshi, I'm going to kill you."

And Xu Sanshi had already used his hands and feet and ran a long way like a turtle.

Looking at everything around him, the injuries Huo Yuhao suffered in his childhood seemed to be redeemed at this moment. The regret for losing the Soul Devouring Knife was also diluted at this moment.

On the other side, at the Xingluo Hotel.

Ying Qian slowly closed his eyes and fell deeply into meditation. In that quiet corner, his mind gradually connected with the universe, as if he had merged into a mysterious realm. However, at this moment, he suddenly made a sound of doubt and frowned slightly.

Although it was only for a moment, Ying Qian did feel a strange fluctuation. This fluctuation seemed to come from ancient times, full of mystery and unknown, which made his mind involuntarily feel doubtful and uneasy.

Ying Qian opened his eyes and saw the hustle and bustle of Xingluo City outside. Ying Qian closed his eyes again and immersed himself in meditation. In the hustle and bustle of Xinghuang Hotel, he tried to merge his mind with the universe and find inner peace and insight.

Soon, he felt a strange wave, as if it was a call from ancient times. A sense of uneasiness surged in his heart. Although it was only for a moment, the feeling was real and clear, like a subtle clue, leading his mind into an unknown realm.

Ying Qian suddenly opened his eyes. Xingluo City, which was bustling with people just now, suddenly disappeared without a trace.
(End of this chapter)