Yu Xiaogang's Story
"Dean, Dean, I know where we can find a healing-type soul master," Ning Rongrong raised her hand and shouted loudly.
Flender's eyes immediately lit up. "Who is it? I'll take you there right away."
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong smiled mischievously and glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, saying, "Zhuqing, you got injured in your spirit fight yesterday. Didn't your boyfriend take you to a healing-type soul master for treatment?"
Flender was taken aback. Wasn't Zhu Zhuqing supposed to be Dai Mubai's fiancée? How could she have a boyfriend? Could it be that this is why Dai Mubai indulged himself out of frustration?
But never mind that for now; at least there's a chance to save Mubai. After all, what's the use of a fiancée if he can't have children?
Flender smiled and said, "Zhuqing, do you think your boyfriend could bring that healing-type soul master here?"
Zhu Zhuqing's expression twitched. Though she disliked Dai Mubai, it didn't mean she'd just watch him die. The problem was that the healer was a girl!
Taking a deep breath, Zhu Zhuqing replied seriously, "It's not that I'm unwilling to ask. Even if there's a slim chance, I'll have Xiaozong help. But the healer is a girl. I think some of you may have heard of her martial soul—Nine-Hearted Begonia. Tang San knows her too. Her name is Ye Lingling."
Tang San nodded thoughtfully.
"Nine-Hearted Begonia? Did you say Nine-Hearted Begonia?" Ning Rongrong exclaimed. She had been teasing Zhu Zhuqing but was shocked to hear the name of such a legendary soul master in the auxiliary world.
"How do you know this martial soul, Rongrong?" Yu Xiaogang was also surprised. He had never heard of Nine-Hearted Begonia before.
Ning Rongrong explained, "I know about it. Unlike other martial souls, this one is passed down through a single bloodline, with only one successor per generation. There can only be two living Nine-Hearted Begonia soul masters at any given time. A new one will only appear when one dies. It's one of the rarest martial souls. My father once said that Nine-Hearted Begonia is a miracle among martial souls."
Everyone knew who Ning Rongrong's father was—he was the leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the authority on auxiliary-type soul masters. If he described this martial soul as a miracle, its power must be extraordinary.
Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up; he was always intrigued by unique martial souls. "Does that mean its healing abilities are incredibly powerful?"
Ning Rongrong said seriously, "Nine-Hearted Begonia specializes in just one ability, no matter how many soul rings it has. But this is also what makes it so terrifying. Its sole ability is large-scale group healing, with the level of healing controlled by the soul master's will. The higher the level, the more soul power can be used for healing. My father said that with a Nine-Hearted Begonia soul master present, it's nearly impossible to die."
Flender's eyes sparkled with excitement. "If Nine-Hearted Begonia can heal from a distance, we can just have her heal Mubai through the door!"
Zhu Zhuqing reluctantly nodded. "Fine, I'll go ask Xiaozong now. It all depends on whether Lingling agrees."
Yu Xiaogang added, "Tang San, you should go with Zhuqing. It'll be safer that way."
Tang San's face darkened at the suggestion. He wasn't keen on asking Zhuqing's boyfriend, especially given the tension between them. "Teacher, Zhuqing's boyfriend is Zuzong. It's probably not appropriate for me to go."
Yu Xiaogang froze, then recalled Tang San's first spirit ring, and his expression grew even more awkward. That day, both he and Tang San remembered the fear of being dominated by a certain snake.
Clearing his throat, Yu Xiaogang said, "Actually, that's even better. You offended him before, but I believe he's quite forgiving. This is a good opportunity to apologize. After all, you grew up together; he won't make things difficult for you."
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With the group's hopeful encouragement, Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing set off for Suotuo City to find Zuzong.
After they left, Flender turned to Yu Xiaogang and asked, "Xiaogang, do you know this Zuzong?"
Even Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and the others stopped what they were doing to listen. They all knew how terrifying Zuzong was, especially after what happened with Dai Mubai. When they realized that Zuzong was also Uchiha Zong, they couldn't help but feel a chill.
Yu Xiaogang nodded, his tone filled with resignation. "Zuzong was originally a student of my Nuoding Academy"
Flender was surprised. He knew Tang San's father was Tang Hao, but could Zuzong also be the child of a big name?
Flender asked, "Is he also from a powerful family?"
Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "No, I've looked into it. He has no background, just a kid from a small village called Blue Silver Village. Almost every household in that village has the Blue Silver Grass martial soul."
"But why is his Blue Silver Grass so much stronger than Tang San's?" Meng Yiran asked, curious about her boyfriend's rival. She thought knowing Zuzong's secret might help Tang San.
Yu Xiaogang replied solemnly, "Unlike Tang San, his Blue Silver Grass has mutated, making it incredibly powerful. Considering his innate full spirit power, I'm sure you can guess. Have you ever seen an eleven-year-old Soul Elder?"
Innate full spirit power? An eleven-year-old Soul Elder?
The group was stunned. Tang San was already a genius for becoming a Soul Elder before thirteen. But Zuzong, an eleven-year-old Soul Elder with such combat strength, left them speechless. Dai Mubai, a strong Soul Elder, was practically a child in Zuzong's hands.
"Has he joined any academy? Why hasn't he come to Shrek yet?" Flender asked, excited.
With Zuzong, Shrek Academy would become unbelievably strong. Flender, known for his three loves—Liu Erlong, gold soul coins, and genius students—was practically drooling at the thought.
Yu Xiaogang shot Flender a look, exasperated. "You think I haven't tried? I've practically worn out my tongue persuading him, and I even made Shrek sound like heaven. But he didn't come. Be grateful I convinced Zhuqing to come here at all. Look at you, drooling like that. What kind of dean are you?"
Yu Xiaogang added, "Back then, Zuzong promised he'd visit Shrek, but maybe our academy is too run-down for him. Anyway, Zhuqing went to find him, right?"
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