Early morning.
Tang Lan held a Python Revolver in each hand. He had just finished forging them last night.
Compared to automatic pistols, revolvers had a simpler structure.
They were easy to craft and easy to operate.
All he needed to do was prepare the gunpowder and load the bullets, and they would be ready to use.
"Brother, what is this?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.
"I'll finish it later, and you can have it as a toy," Tang Lan said dotingly.
—He wasn't like that stingy Tang San.
Xiao Wu returned his smile with a brilliant one.
Even though she didn't know what they were for, she loved anything Tang Lan gave her.
As they left the room, the door to Rose No. 2 also opened. Tang San emerged with dark circles under his eyes.
It was unclear if the sleeplessness was due to Tang Lan's blacksmithing or his worry over the lost crystal ore.
Tang Lan took out a money pouch from his Blue King.
"Here, 300 Gold Soul Coins. They're all yours."
Tang San's face lit up with joy! "Thanks, brother! I'll pay you back as soon as I can!"
"You guys go to Shrek Academy first. I'll be there later!"
He then sprinted away.
Tang Lan chuckled to himself.
If it weren't for the "Killer Returns to Scene Will Be Caught" buff, he would have loved to follow and watch the show.
He could only imagine Tang San's expression upon learning his reserved treasure was gone!
"Brother, why does he borrow so much money?" Xiao Wu grumbled. "You've given him so much over the years, and now again…"
"Alright, he's my brother after all," Tang Lan soothed her. "Let's go, we need to register at Shrek Academy."
Xiao Wu pouted, looking displeased.
They went downstairs. The receptionist from yesterday was gone, replaced by two new staff members.
They checked out.
Not long after leaving, Tang Lan heard the front desk staff whispering to each other.
"There was quite a commotion last night."
"Tell me about it, it sounded like thunder."
"All night long, and that woman can still walk normally. She's truly a Soul Master!"
Hmm. Did they mistake the sound of forging for something else?
Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed, and she glared at Tang Lan.
"It's all your fault, big brother! Why were you forging in the middle of the night!"
Tang Lan shrugged.
He took Xiao Wu to a shop, bought the materials for gunpowder, and mixed some on the spot.
He took out the finished bullet casings and loaded them with gunpowder and primers.
A functional Python Revolver was born on the Douluo Continent.
[Host caused Tang San and Flander to fall out, seizing a small amount of Tang San's luck!]
[Reward: "Soul Ring Age +50"!]
Oh ho!
It seems things are getting lively over at Tang San's end.
He handed a Python Revolver to Xiao Wu.
"Here, a new toy for you."
"It's similar to Xiao San's Hidden Arrow. Flip the safety, aim at the target, and pull this trigger."
It was simple enough for Xiao Wu to understand quickly.
She aimed the gun at the ground and pulled the trigger.
"Bang!"
A bullet shot out, creating a finger-sized hole in the stone slab, bottomless.
Normally, ordinary bullets would have a hard time penetrating a stone slab.
But Tang Lan had used armor-piercing rounds, and the material was Hundred-Forged Steel.
Its inherent material hardness far surpassed that of the stone slab.
Penetrating the stone slab was only natural.
—Unfortunately, Hundred-Forged Steel is too heavy, affecting firing speed and range.
Mastering the Chaotic Gale Hammer Technique allows for such willful actions.
"Wow!" Xiao Wu exclaimed, "Brother! You loaded six arrows just now, can it fire six times?"
"Yep, this is called a bullet."
Xiao Wu excitedly continued to pull the trigger.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Five new holes appeared on the ground.
"Brother! This toy of yours is so much better than that Hidden Arrow thing!"
"Tang San's is single-shot, and you have to carry it with you at all times."
"It's practically useless."
Xiao Wu's evaluation of the Python Revolver was very high.
It also indirectly proved the possibility of firearms replacing hidden weapons.
Seeing Xiao Wu's enjoyment.
Tang Lan simply took out a pile of bullets and had her store them in her Storage Belt—he had gotten them from Yu Xiaogang and given them to Xiao Wu.
"The Python Revolver is different from the Hidden Arrow; bullets can be loaded at any time without worrying about the mechanism getting damaged."
"Just remember to keep the safety on normally."
"Also…"
After imparting some common knowledge, the two also arrived at Shrek Academy.
From the outside, it looked dilapidated, as if they were trying to swindle people.
However, a long line had already formed at the school gate.
This was because graduating from here would make one a Viscount.
And at Spirit Hall, he was also on the list.
Many people came here by reputation.
Interestingly, The graduation requirement for Shrek Academy is to reach level 40 and become a four-ring Soul Ancestor before the age of 20.
Tang Lan is already level 40, and as soon as he obtains a Soul Ring, he can advance to a four-ring Soul Ancestor.
Enrollment is graduation? "Brother, do we really have to enroll here?" Xiao Wu said with disdain, "Let's go to Nuoding Aristocratic Academy. This place is too run-down!"
The implication was to abandon Tang San?
That was absolutely not an option!
The Shrek Seven Monsters were Tang San's left and right arms in his path to becoming a God King.
This destiny had to be seized.
"Since we're here, let's make the best of it. Let's register and take a look first." Tang Lan said soothingly.
Although Xiao Wu was displeased, she nodded obediently.
Tang Lan glanced around, and saw two familiar figures – Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong!
Zhu Zhuqing seemed to sense something and turned to meet Tang Lan's gaze.
In her cold eyes, a flicker of surprise flashed! He actually came! As for Ning Rongrong… Tang Lan silently activated Martial Soul Bestowal, and Ning Rongrong immediately turned her head, her eyes locking onto Tang Lan.
Her eyes were filled with confusion.
Then, without hesitation, she walked directly over.
"What is your Martial Soul?" Ning Rongrong asked directly, "Release it and let me see."
With such a clear objective, it was obvious she had a guess.
It's just that… her tone was truly overbearing!
Ning Rongrong, who hadn't been taught a lesson by society yet, had a truly foul princess temper.
Tang Lan didn't even need to speak; Xiao Wu directly put her hands on her hips and stepped forward.
"Who are you, bossing my brother around as soon as you arrive?"
Ning Rongrong's expression was impatient.
This princess is looking for a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, why are you blocking me? Just as she was about to get angry, there was a commotion at the front of the line.
"You're ripping us off!"
"Give me my tuition back!"
Shrek Academy's admission requirements were extremely stringent.
Applicants had to be no older than 12 years old and possess a soul power level of 21 or above.
Some who were slightly below the mark would try to sneak their way in.
When exposed, they would, like the person before them, demand a refund of their tuition.
But Shrek's dean, Flander, was so poor he had to open a shop to subsidize his household expenses.
Could he possibly refund the Gold Soul Coins he'd already received? Absolutely not!
"Mubai, someone's demanding a tuition refund," examiner Li Yusong called out for assistance.
Dai Mubai activated his three soul rings, which scared off the troublemaker.
However, Li Yusong was an honest man.
He still stood up to explain Shrek's rigorous admission standards.
"…So if you come without understanding, you're just paying the registration fee."
"We at Shrek Academy are a monster academy; we only accept monsters."
"Those who don't qualify, please leave voluntarily."
As he spoke,
he activated his Martial Soul, and six soul rings—white, yellow, purple, purple, black—appeared beneath his feet.
A six-ring Soul Emperor!
Was this the standard for an intermediate academy?
In higher-level academies, a six-ring Soul Emperor was considered mid-tier!
Many people immediately lost the courage to continue, and the line advanced significantly.
Dai Mubai also spotted Tang Lan and Xiao Wu in the crowd.
His gaze sharpened!