Wang Dong exclaimed in shock, "The Holy Spirit Cult? Isn't that the religion for evil Soul Masters?"
Huo Yuhao also spoke with an unsightly expression, "Could it be that Qian Yu's evil aura has been sensed by the members of the Holy Spirit Cult?"
Qian Yu's situation at Shrek Academy was already difficult, and now with the involvement of the Holy Spirit Cult, the situation would probably get even worse!
Xuan Zi sighed next to Qian Yu and advised, "Qian Yu, as long as you're within Shrek Academy, the people from the Holy Spirit Cult certainly won't dare to barge in. Remember to practice with a calm heart and not be bewitched by their voices during your training!"
"Moreover, I won't tell anyone else about this for the time being, but if you're bewitched by the Holy Spirit Cult again, I'm afraid that even I will have to have you arrested and secluded on Sea God's Island! Do you understand?"
Qian Yu once again expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Elder Xuan, I'll be careful!"
In his heart, he knew that Elder Xuan was giving him a chance!
Because no one knew why the Holy Spirit Cult had suddenly targeted him, being bewitched without any preparation could be excused!
However, if he were to be bewitched again, it would only mean that Qian Yu harbored a different heart and had to be imprisoned and monitored on Sea God's Island!
As for how long he would be watched over, there was no set duration!
Xuan Zi slowly stood up and cautioned Qian Yu, "Don't practice today, get some rest early! Tomorrow I'll let the dormitory manager know to add an extra bed for you."
Then his gaze lingered on Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, "Also, you two, if you notice anything wrong with Qian Yu, immediately inform me or run away as quickly as possible, understand?"
If there ever comes a moment when I'm not around...
and if Qian Yu suddenly falls into demonic fits again, these two combined might not be a match for him; thus, preserving their lives is of utmost importance!
That handsome young fellow is also considered a genius within Shrek Academy; his loss would be a loss for Shrek Academy as well!
The two hurriedly nodded their heads and replied, "Yes, Elder Xuan!"
After saying all this, Xuan Zi took one more glance at Qian Yu before leaving their dormitory...
Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Qian Yu exchanged glances but none of them spoke...
Decisively turning off the lights, they quickly fell asleep...
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The next day, Qian Yu and Huo Yuhao got up early as usual to clean, while Wang Dong leisurely woke up to attend classes...
However, what they found odd was that classes ended just after noon today...
Later on, the three of them learned that classes at Shrek Academy were often very brief, and most of the time was spent on personal practice!
It was only because they, as first-year students, needed to be taught some basic knowledge during the first few days, so it took a lot longer!
Walking on the road, Wang Dong spoke with a hint of satisfaction, "This is really relaxing; I didn't expect that most of the time would be spent on personal cultivation. No wonder the higher grades are often seen battling in the Soul Fighting Area!"
Huo Yuhao's face showed a trace of joy as he turned to Qian Yu, "Qian Yu, did you notice that the looks the higher-grade students gave us while we were cleaning didn't carry that disdain and mockery anymore?"
Qian Yu raised an eyebrow, "Hmm, maybe it's because of the battle last time."
Wang Dong couldn't help boasting, "That's all thanks to Qian Yu for defeating that guy named Xu Sanshi!"
Qian Yu then propped up his chin, "But we can't always just clean. We earn so little in the morning! Wang Dong, Yuhao, do you guys have any special skills?"
Wang Dong asked in confusion, "Special skills, Qian Yu, are you talking about a soul skill?"
Huo Yuhao spread his hands helplessly, "You both know about my soul skill; it can't make money!"
Qian Yu smiled wryly, "I'm not talking about soul skills. I mean skills like cooking or making drinks... something like that."
Wang Dong shook his head, "I don't have such skills."
Huo Yuhao frowned, thinking to himself, special skills? It seems he really didn't have any...
Wait a minute!
Does his fish grilling count?
Huo Yuhao scratched his head awkwardly, "Qian Yu, Wang Dong, it seems I can only grill fish. Does that count?"
Qian Yu and Wang Dong responded in unison, "It counts!"
Even if it's just a simple grilled fish, one could sell for five copper soul coins. Isn't that more profitable than cleaning?
"Let's go to the lakeside then; it should be easy there."
After that, Qian Yu, Wang Dong, and Huo Yuhao bypassed Shrek Square and continued walking towards the east...
Before their eyes appeared the vast, unending Sea God's Lake, its surface shimmering with ripples of light!
Huo Yuhao's eyes sparkled with excitement, "Sea God's Lake is so huge! We should be able to catch a lot of fish!"
Qian Yu nodded, "Yeah, as long as we can catch some, life won't have to be so tight!"
Wang Dong, looking at Sea God's Lake, an inexplicable admiration flashing in his eyes, said, "Then what are you waiting for? Let's go!"
Xuan Zi, who had been watching them from the sky, bit into a chicken leg in his right hand and wondered, "What are these kids doing at Sea God's Lake?"
But the next second, the corners of his mouth twitched...
Huo Yuhao, equipped with fishing gear, took out a fishing rod and then handed two more rods to Qian Yu and Wang Dong...
The three of them began to fish leisurely, sitting back and enjoying themselves...
Xuan Zi took a sip of wine, shaking his head with a smile, "These three kids know how to enjoy themselves, fishing in Sea God's Lake. They must be the first to do this, but it's not bad as a way to pass the time. I should try it too someday!"
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Wang Dong's gaze shifted from Sea God's Lake to Huo Yuhao, asking in confusion, "Yuhao, how do we use this fishing rod?"
Qian Yu looked at the fishing rod in his hand and chuckled wryly, "I don't seem to be very good at this, either!"
The corner of Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched as he explained while covering up, "Just put bait on the hook, then throw it into the water and wait for the fish to bite. When the rod shakes, just pull it up smoothly!"
"Pfft," as soon as he finished speaking, Huo Yuhao cast his hook out...
Qian Yu and Wang Dong, following suit, did the same and cast theirs out...
Qian Yu said, "Yuhao, can you activate your soul skill so we can see clearly what's beneath the water? It would be much easier!"
Wang Dong agreed, "Yeah, I agree!"
Huo Yuhao's pupils dilated, "Me?!"
His soul skill wasn't meant for fishing!!
Reluctantly, he activated Spirit Sharing, and soon the three of them could clearly see below the surface of the water...
Over the following period, one tender fish after another was caught, and joy spread across their faces!
Huo Yuhao looked at the fish laid out beside them and exclaimed with delight, "Qian Yu, Wang Dong, there must be at least a hundred here!"
"Thanks to your soul skill, it's really useful!" Qian Yu said, as he hooked another fish.
However, no sooner had he spoken than intense ripples emanated from below, with waves churning the water as if something was about to burst forth...
Huo Yuhao wondered, "Could it be that we've hooked a big fish?"
Wang Dong replied uncertainly, "I don't know, but I don't feel anything on the hook!"
Qian Yu, after a closer perception, exclaimed, "Something's not right! There's a fluctuation of soul power below! That's not a fish! Move back quick!"
No sooner had he spoken than a fiery red figure suddenly burst forth from the water, its two blazing wings stretched behind it, radiating an unbearably high temperature towards the three, as if suffusing the surrounding space with a sense of suffocation!
Xuan Zi in the sky had caught the noise and frowned, "What's this! Ma Xiaotao?"
Just as he prepared to rush to their aid, he realized it was too late...
Ma Xiaotao, mixed among fierce flames, had already charged in front of the three!
Qian Yu's pupils shrank!
Activating his Divine Power, he swiftly moved to shield Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong...
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong cried out, "Qian Yu!"
The terrifying force was countless times stronger than them!
Qian Yu, with his Divine Power coursing through him, erupted a sinister grey aura. That collided with Ma Xiaotao's intense heat...
For a moment, it seemed they were evenly matched...
In the sky, the recomposed Elder Xuan quickly teleported in front of them, unleashing the formidable strength of a Hyper Douluo. With little effort, he grabbed them both and hoisted them up...
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