After Lin Yun left, Xuan Zi didn't waste any more time there.
According to the plan, they had to reach the Mingdou Mountain Range before sunset today to begin their supervisory mission, so they couldn't linger.
Among the reserve team, besides Lin Yun, only Big Goose could fly, but she was only a Soul Grandmaster, so she couldn't fly too far. Therefore, they still traveled with inner court disciples carrying outer court disciples.
Ma Xiaotao took Wu Feng.
Ling Luochen took Ning Tian.
Jiang Nannan ran by herself.
Dai Yueheng took Huo Yuhao.
Chen Zifeng took Wang Dong.
Oh, and there was also Teacher Wang Yan, who was about to take the blame for Xuan Zi. Since this unlucky guy was Xuan Zi's grand-disciple, who else would take the blame if not him?
During their lunch break, Huo Gua, as expected, once again showcased his signature succubus grilled fish. Without Lin Yun there, the succubus grilled fish seemed even more effective this time, and everyone praised it endlessly.
Even Wang Dong, who had always been somewhat disgusted by Huo Yuhao's appearance, after being filled with succubus grilled fish several times in a row, coupled with the subtle manipulation of Buddha Tang, his impression of Huo Yuhao improved a little.
At least he no longer resisted him in his heart. Huo Yuhao's current burly appearance now seemed a bit innocently cute in Wang Dong's eyes.
Tsk...
How many layers of beauty filters did it take to achieve this?
Lin Yun didn't know, but if he did, he would be greatly shocked.
This meal of succubus grilled fish naturally attracted Xuan Zi, the old drunkard gourmand. He alone ate nearly half of the total amount consumed by everyone else combined, like a complete glutton.
The afternoon journey was entirely led by Xuan Zi. The ninety-eighth level Super Douluo, wearing an 'Eighth-Grade Gundam' flying soul tool, took off with the main team and reserve team strung together by ropes.
He gave them an extreme thrill, like a rollercoaster plus max.
Meanwhile, Lin Yun and Xiao Xiao had arrived in the Star Dou Great Forest.
It must be said that returning to Star Dou was truly like returning home for Lin Yun. The Myriad Demon King, who had been waiting on the outskirts of Star Dou, immediately established a mental link with Lin Yun the moment he stepped into the Star Dou territory.
'Your Holiness, I have prepared the soul beast that Her Royal Highness needs. When would you like to come and hunt it?' The Myriad Demon King's voice echoed in Lin Yun's mind.
'No rush, let's talk about it in a few days. This King still prefers the environment of Star Dou. Let this King and my beloved consort play in Star Dou for a few more days. For now, keep an eye on that soul beast and don't let other soul beasts disturb us.' Lin Yun replied to the Myriad Demon King in his mind.
'Remember, no soul beasts above 50,000 years old are to approach me!'
'Yes, Your Holiness! I understand.' The Myriad Demon King respectfully said, then severed the mental link with Lin Yun.
Lin Yun had naturally already arranged Xiao Xiao's soul beast. Having consumed the Qiluo Tulip and absorbed its 100,000-year soul bone, her physique and spirit had greatly improved.
Xiao Xiao could now absorb a 10,000-year soul ring without a problem.
Considering that her martial soul had evolved from the Three-Life Town Soul Cauldron to the Nine Dragon Cauldron, and it also had fire attributes, Lin Yun prepared a fire and earth dual-attribute Ground Dragon soul beast for her.
Dragon-type soul beasts were quite common on the Douluo Continent. Perhaps because the Dragon God's blood was spilled across the Douluo Continent after its split, almost all soul beasts on this damned planet were related to dragons.
It was not difficult to find a suitable dragon-type soul beast for Xiao Xiao.
The Lava Ground Dragon.
It was excellent in both defense and offense and perfectly suited Xiao Xiao's Nine Dragon Cauldron.
However, it wasn't time to take Xiao Xiao to hunt it yet. After all, they had just arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest. If he took Xiao Xiao directly to the Lava Ground Dragon, even if the little loli was slow, she would probably realize something was amiss with Lin Yun.
Besides, why be in such a hurry to get a soul ring? The competition was still more than ten days away. Wouldn't it be better to take this opportunity to have a thrilling and close-to-nature outdoor camping trip with the little loli?
For other soul masters, entering the Star Dou Great Forest required strict vigilance. A slight mistake could lead to them becoming food for soul beasts and losing their lives.
But for Lin Yun, coming to the Star Dou Great Forest was no different from camping in his own backyard. Not to mention the Fierce Beasts like Ditian in the Lake of Life, just the Ice Empress in Lin Yun's arms and the Myriad Demon King maintaining vigilance in the distance could give Lin Yun a perfect experience.
Wild... something, Lin Yun had wanted to try it for a long time!
The little loli was originally nervous, but that evening, Lin Yun took her to a patch of Blue Silver Grass and sprinkled drops of morning dew~
Indeed, doing the most primitive and essential things in a primitive forest was the most reasonable and fitting for the scenery!
Meanwhile, Lin Yun was enjoying a blood-pumping, flowing, and pleasant camping trip with Xiao Xiao, while Xuan Zi brought the Shrek众人 to the place where he could really show off!
To be precise, Xuan Zi didn't bring them; rather, Xuan Zi watched from the shadows as the others made their way to the Death God Emissary's lair.
Wang Yan, just like in the original work, discovered the core of the Wenlan Tree, which had been hollowed out by evil soul masters for cultivation, and speculated that they would soon find the evil soul masters' lair.
Among the team, besides Ning Tian and Huo Yuhao, who showed admiration and appreciation for Wang Yan's extensive knowledge, the others didn't show much emotion.
The inner court disciples were even somewhat dismissive.
What was the use of being theoretically brilliant? Theoretical brilliance couldn't change the fact that he was only a Soul King at over forty years old.
Wang Yan also noticed this and could only smile bitterly in his heart, maintaining a gentle and amiable smile on the surface.
Xuan Zi, watching from the shadows, took a swig of wine and nodded slightly. He had been somewhat dissatisfied with this grand-disciple, who was so engrossed in soul master theories that he neglected his own cultivation, which was an embarrassment to his lineage.
But it had to be said that high achievements in theory were indeed useful. At least these things were something Xuan Zi had never paid attention to.
What Wang Yan had just said was something even he had only just remembered. He knew about the Wenlan Tree, but he couldn't apply it flexibly to everyday life like Wang Yan could.
Just then, a clear and bright voice reached Xuan Zi's ears.
The voice wasn't loud, but Xuan Zi, as a Super Douluo, had excellent hearing and clearly heard it.
"Giggle..."
"Oh, it's actually a Void Kun Chicken? I'm in luck today!" Xuan Zi's eyes lit up, and his figure instantly vanished from the spot.
Xuan Zi: Watch me work!
(End of Chapter)
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