A few days later, late at night in Heaven Dou City, four people slipped into the Dugu residence through the back door.
After resting for a night, the next day, Yang Yunhai brought the two girls with him and took a carriage back to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"Zhuqing, Sister Yan, you two head back to the valley first. I'll go report to the Education Committee." Yang Yunhai turned his head and said.
"Alright." The two girls nodded and left together.
Before long, Yang Yunhai arrived at the Education Committee's office.
After hearing Yang Yunhai's simple account of his experiences during this trip, Education Committee Member Meng Shinji nodded slightly. He sighed and said, "Xiao Hai, to be honest, while you were away, quite a few things happened in the Academy."
"Qin Ming and Yu Tianheng have both left the Academy."
The words were simple and direct.
"And why is that?" Yang Yunhai followed up.
Meng Shinji then explained the events and their causes briefly. After speaking, he looked Yang Yunhai straight in the eyes and said seriously, "Xiao Hai, you've always been the core of the team. From here on, I'd like to entrust the team to your full leadership."
"I wonder, what are your thoughts?"
"Elder Meng, do you wish for the team to win the Soul Master Tournament championship this year?" Yang Yunhai asked in return.
"Of course!" Meng Shinji blurted out, leaning forward slightly. "Xiao Hai, do you have any plans or suggestions for the team?"
Yang Yunhai didn't hesitate and spoke directly, "I need the Academy to provide funding to build training equipment and purchase herbs for medicinal baths. The training grounds also need to be rebuilt. Furthermore, from now on, all training processes must be classified as top secret. No one may interfere or observe, not even His Majesty."
Medicinal baths—Meng Shinji immediately seized on what he thought was the key point. Yang Yunhai was already the one who cured Dugu Yan's old illness. His medical skill was not bad, and he had spent quite some time with Dugu Bo outside. He must have learned a lot. This was evident from how Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation had soared after returning with them.
In just this short time, she had already broken through to Soul Elder.
Even Dugu Yan's cultivation speed had significantly increased once her old illness was cured.
Without question, aside from diligence, this was also thanks to the medicinal baths prepared by Yang Yunhai and Dugu Bo.
Considering that the Soul Master Tournament was still 11 months away, if the entire team could enjoy this benefit, their overall strength would surely rise greatly. With that, their chances of winning the championship would increase significantly. Even if they didn't win, securing a place in the top three would break Academy history.
With this in mind, Meng Shinji immediately said, "I'll report this matter to His Majesty later. I believe he will certainly agree."
Just giving Dugu Bo face would be enough reason for Emperor Xue Ye to approve.
If money can solve it, then it's no problem!
"In addition, I'll have my youngest son serve as your assistant to ensure the training process is not leaked." Meng Shinji added.
Qin Ming's departure had left a heavy mark on his heart as an elder.
"Then I must trouble you, Committee Member." Yang Yunhai said.
"This is as it should be. What you're doing is for the honor of the Academy. As a Committee Member, it's only right I support you." Meng Shinji replied.
Yang Yunhai nodded. "I'll organize the specific requirements for equipment and training grounds today and bring them to you tomorrow."
"Also, I have a personal request."
"I hope the Committee can arrange to build a new detached dormitory in the valley. You know Sister Dugu Yan lives with me, and Senior Dugu visits occasionally. My current wooden house is somewhat inconvenient."
Fewer rooms weren't a problem, but the soundproofing needed to be excellent.
Meng Shinji immediately understood and nodded. "No problem."
After a little more discussion, Yang Yunhai left satisfied.
Before long, at the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City.
"Reporting, Elder, Xiao Hai has returned." Salas's voice echoed in the top-floor chamber.
That night, deep into the night.
"Yun, your teacher has come." Yiner's voice sounded in Yang Yunhai's mind as he cultivated.
Yang Yunhai immediately opened his eyes, rose to his feet, and slipped out of the room.
Soon after, he arrived at a forest clearing and came face to face with Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"Teacher!" he greeted politely.
"Tsk tsk, my disciple, in just a short while you've grown taller and stronger." Chrysanthemum Douluo looked him over.
"Teacher, I've broken through to Soul Ancestor." Yang Yunhai said.
"..." Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression froze instantly.
At the same time, he immediately realized why Yang Yunhai had been gone for so long this time.
"So fast?" His face showed surprise, then burning curiosity as he asked urgently, "Your fourth soul ring, how many years?"
"20,000 years." Yang Yunhai answered truthfully.
Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes flew wide, utterly shocked. His voice even trembled. "T-twenty thousand years…"
"That's right." Yang Yunhai nodded, and followed with another blow. "And my soul power is already rank 45."
"Rank 45!?" Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice rose in pitch. He froze completely, then quickly calmed himself and asked, "Disciple, tell me, what happened?"
Yang Yunhai recounted the experience briefly, leaving out Yiner's existence.
"I never expected such a soul beast to exist in this world." Chrysanthemum Douluo murmured, sighing inwardly at how perilous his disciple's journey had been. He then nodded slightly and said calmly, "This time, that old Dugu Bo really did something worthwhile."
But then his expression grew stern. "Xiao Hai, your fourth soul ring absolutely must not be revealed right now. Otherwise… why don't you come back with me to Spirit City? With your strength, you'd definitely qualify for the Spirit Hall battle team."
He suddenly paused, then changed his words. "No, better you stay with the Heaven Dou Royal team. At least you can give it a try, and if you fail, it'll just be training experience."
"When I return, I'll apply to the Pope for temporary stationing in Heaven Dou City so I can secretly protect you."
"For now, just come up with any excuse, but don't expose your fourth soul ring."
"..." Looking at his teacher speaking so quickly, Yang Yunhai was stunned. 'What's going on here?'
Chrysanthemum Douluo glanced at him and sighed. "Xiao Hai, I won't hide it from you. The champion's reward for this Soul Master Tournament is three soul bones." He briefly described them.
"Without a doubt, the Wisdom Skull Bone and the Left Leg Bone are very suitable for you and Zhuqing."
"They certainly are." Yang Yunhai nodded.
"Actually, this matter has something to do with you." Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly added.
"After you submitted your theory on absorbing soul rings beyond one's level, the Pope ordered strict training for the current Spirit Hall Golden Generation trio, sparing no expense in cultivation resources. Now, all three of them have already broken through to Soul King, and every one of them has absorbed soul rings above their level."
'Looks like they've reached Soul King earlier than in the original story. This butterfly effect I caused… it's really making things harder for me.' Yang Yunhai sighed inwardly, then asked aloud, "So, Teacher, are these three soul bones basically already predetermined?"
"Correct." Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded. "According to gathered information, the strongest fighters among the two Empires' many teams are only at Soul Ancestor level. With this, Her Holiness the Pope has absolute confidence that Spirit Hall's team will win the championship, which is why such precious rewards were set. That Wisdom Skull Bone was specifically chosen by the Pope for her personal disciple."
"I see." Yang Yunhai nodded. 'So they even investigated the other teams. No wonder Bibi Dong was so confident in the original. Too bad the Shrek Seven Devils cut in halfway and stole the prize.'
"So, even if I joined Spirit Hall's team now and helped them win, that Wisdom Skull Bone still wouldn't fall into my hands, would it?"
(End of Chapter)
---
This Fanfiction Has Been Completed on Patreon, There is 2 Chapters Ahead of Release for Free Memebers on my Patreon.
Support me if you like this Fanfiction.
Patreon,com/Fallen_Archangel_
(Remove comma for dot.)
Leave a 5 star Review and a Power Stone.