"Teacher, what brings you here so late?"
Entering a room on the Sea God's Pavilion, Mu En was lying on a comfortable recliner, slowly swaying with his eyes closed. He opened his eyes only when Su Qingfeng pushed the door open, and said lightly:
"You too, why are you still at the Soul Guidance Hall so late?"
"Nothing can be hidden from Teacher." Su Qingfeng said softly.
"Cough, there's nothing to hide. Don't forget, I was lying outside when Xian Liner, that girl, secretly took you to the Soul Guidance Department."
"Although you are more suited to cultivating your Martial Soul, this path alone is enough to make you peerless, invincible in the world.
But people, you live and you learn, you can't let one path define you. Learning Soul Guidance Devices will also help you better deal with those Soul Masters in the future. The two aren't inherently in conflict."
Mu En sat up from the recliner and stood up, speaking very tolerantly. He was a calm and sensible person with a selfless spirit of dedication.
"I called you here so late for a reason, and it's not related to that matter."
"You encountered Evil Soul Masters back in Sunset Forest. What are your thoughts on them?" Mu En asked.
"No particular thoughts. They kill, we kill them. It's just karma," Su Qingfeng said calmly, sitting at a golden-purple table and pouring himself a cup of tea.
Mu En always used the best ingredients. The tea leaves floated in the hot water, each one clearly visible, plump and round, like tiny green dragons swimming within, emitting a faint, refreshing fragrance.
This tea was called Clear Dragon Inscription Tea. Regular consumption could purify the body, calm the mind, and suppress irritability. Mu En used it to help suppress the Dragon Core's negative energy within him.
It was more expensive than gold, selling for ten gold soul coins per gram. Sometimes, it was even unavailable, requiring the help of various elders and Sea God Pavilion members to collect some.
Hearing Su Qingfeng's answer, Mu En's old face broke into a smile, "Are you afraid of Evil Soul Masters? They are vicious and cruel, committing all sorts of evil deeds. They are very dangerous individuals."
"Afraid? Of course, I'm afraid."
Su Qingfeng said casually, which actually stunned Mu En. He had thought Su Qingfeng would righteously declare he wasn't afraid.
"However, it depends on the level of the Evil Soul Master. If they're over ninety, I'd naturally avoid provoking them. I barely managed to survive, and I have a bright future ahead. It would be a pity to go looking for death, wouldn't it?"
"But if they're Evil Soul Masters at the forties or fifties, then there's nothing to be afraid of. That's within my ability to handle."
Su Qingfeng continued, prompting Mu En to nod in agreement. A person who isn't afraid of death is a fool; death should be worthwhile.
"Good, good. It's good to have the thought of protecting yourself when facing danger; that puts my mind at ease."
Mu En exhaled, "Just today, Xiao Tao returned with some Inner Court disciples and brought news. Near the Mingdou Mountain Range, a group of Evil Soul Masters bandits has appeared, crossing the defensive lines to attack villages, towns, and even cities, killing many people."
"The Inner Court has decided to select some outstanding soul masters from the academy to form a team. The first reason is to eliminate the bandits in the Mingdou Mountain Range, and the second is to provide the academy's disciples with some opportunities to gain experience and truly understand that the battles of soul masters are not just child's play. Sometimes, they're a matter of life and death."
As Mu En spoke, Su Qingfeng had already taken two sips of Clear Dragon Inscription Tea and walked behind Mu En. The starry sky shimmered behind him, and the strange power released by the immortal-grade flowers and plants on the third star enveloped Mu En's body.
This was the combined power of Fragrant Orchid Silk, Beautiful Silk Tulip, and Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, which could nourish Mu En's aging body.
During this time, Su Qingfeng would spend two hours every three days, using the pretext of nurturing Mu En's body, to help him suppress the baleful aura of the Dragon Core within him.
This was also the only thing Su Qingfeng could do for Mu En now. The three great attributes of ice, fire, and earth, with ice and fire complementing each other and the earth bearing them, transformed into a boundless, wondrous realm. The assistance of the immortal-grade plants did indeed make Mu En feel quite comfortable.
However, the Dragon Core was, after all, a Dragon Core, and it was the violent Dragon Core from an ancient white dragon. Even with the combination of immortal-grade flowers and plants and the ultimate attributes, it couldn't be eradicated. Moreover, the more times it was nurtured, the weaker the effect became.
But Su Qingfeng's willingness was enough to comfort Mu En.
With such a disciple, what is there to regret in death?
"Are you listening, Qingfeng?"
"I'm listening. Go ahead."
"I was thinking about letting you go to the Mingdou Mountain Range to train. You should learn more about the Evil Soul Masters and understand the various factions on the continent. It would be beneficial for your future. Instead of just hearing and being taught by others, firsthand experience is the best teacher."
Mu En continued, "This time, Elder Xuan and Elder Zhuang will accompany you to the Mingdou Mountain Range to ensure your safety, especially yours. What do you say? Are you up for it?"
He En looked at Su Qingfeng.
Su Qingfeng asked, "Do I need to disguise myself?"
"You can disguise yourself, but you can only fool the enemy, not your own people. Once you use your Martial Soul, Xiao Tao and the others will naturally recognize you," Mu En explained.
"Then, let's go as we are."
Su Qingfeng said calmly.
At the same time, in the Outer Court, the screening had also begun.
This experience wasn't just for the Inner Court disciples; the core disciples of the Outer Court also had the opportunity to go to the Mingdou Mountain Range.
Coincidentally, these core disciples of the Outer Court were about to undergo their annual grade assessment, so it was simply brought forward.
Elder Xuan casually held a chicken leg in one hand and a wine flask in the other, taking a bite and a swig. He looked at the group of core disciples and said lightly:
"You little fellows listen up. The core disciple assessment you're about to undergo is very simple. I call it a group free-for-all, and it will take place within the Battle Soul Arena. You can attack however you like, fight however you want, there are no rules.
The only thing is, if you admit defeat or are rescued, you're eliminated. The last seven remaining are the winners."
"Don't blame this old man for not warning you. This year's assessment is different from previous years. Besides determining your status as core disciples and the allocation of resources, the victor will also have the opportunity to undertake a mission with the Inner Court disciples.
Alright, teachers, you may leave. When I say 'begin,' you can start fighting."
Upon hearing this, the twenty or thirty Outer Court core disciples erupted in an uproar. They had never experienced a core disciple assessment like this before, a free-for-all brawl.
Among the many core disciples, only one young man's eyes lit up: What did this old senior say? The victor gets a chance to go on a mission with the Inner Court disciples? I wonder if Qingfeng-ge will participate? Even though he felt it was unlikely that Qingfeng-ge would participate in such a mission, Huo Yuhao was willing to strive for the chance, especially since it was related to the core disciple benefits.
As Huo Yuhao was pondering this, the students in the Battle Soul Arena hadn't even reacted when Elder Xuan suddenly raised the gourd in his hand and shouted, "Begin."
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