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Pope Hall, inside the academy!
The members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation were all earnestly cultivating...
Suddenly, Flame's eyes snapped open, saying restlessly, "This won't do, our cultivation rate is slow as a snail!"
"When Xu Sheng was still here, our cultivation speed was much faster!"
Evil Moon and Hulena were also woken up by the noise but didn't find the statement problematic...
"Yes, it's the same method of cultivation, but without Xu Sheng, the pace really has slowed down a lot. I don't know what the reason is," they said.
"This matter can perhaps be resolved only when Xu Sheng returns to explain it to us in person, of course, I just hope he and Elder Gui return safely!"
Upon hearing that, Flame couldn't help but sigh, "But... it's been so long since Xu Sheng and Elder Gui left. Although Your Holiness has personally told us they are in the Xingluo Empire, we still don't know the specifics!"
"Maybe, it's just a well-intentioned lie from Your Holiness?"
Hulena nearly denied the possibility outright, "Impossible, the teacher wouldn't lie about this sort of thing. Xu Sheng and Elder Gui must be alright!"
Evil Moon, who was beside her, nodded in agreement, "Mm... I also trust in Your Holiness; she doesn't seem like someone who would say baseless things!"
"Besides, if something really had happened to Elder Gui and Xu Sheng, a message seeking help would surely have been sent back already!"
Not understanding, Flame shook his head like a rattle and gave up, "Forget it, forget it, I don't want to think anymore; the more I think, the more my head hurts!!"
Evil Moon and Hulena exchanged looks, both revealing a bitter smile...
However, just then, the voices of other members of the Martial Soul Hall discussing reached their ears...
"Have you heard? His Highness the Holy Son and Elder Gui, who suddenly disappeared, are back!"
"When did this happen? I haven't heard anything about it. Could it be fake?"
"Not sure, I've only heard about it, but it should be true, or else why would Pope Hall arrange for so many strong Soul Masters to stand guard today?!"
"That's true, but I'm very curious—after such a long absence, what exactly was it for?"
"Shh... keep your voice down, I've heard that His Highness the Holy Son was being hunted down by unknown forces, which is why he had to leave the Pope Hall!"
Evil Moon's expression became grave, "Sister, Flame, did you just hear what they said?"
Flame and Hulena's eyes shone as they nodded together, "Mm!"
How could they possibly have heard wrong!
These Martial Soul Hall members were just saying Xu Sheng and Elder Gui had returned!
Evil Moon took a deep breath, "In that case, let us go and verify it with Your Holiness."
But quickly, a familiar voice made them all freeze...
"No need for that, I've already returned!"
Xu Sheng appeared before their eyes without any warning...
Seeing everyone's dumbfounded expressions, he couldn't help but tease, "What, haven't seen me in so long that you've all forgotten about me?"
Flame was the first to snap out of it, speaking excitedly, "It's the living, breathing Xu Sheng, I've missed you so much, come here for a hug!"
As he said that, he opened his arms wide, ready to embrace...
But just as they were about to come close, Hulena pushed Flame aside and tightly hugged Xu Sheng...
"Xu Sheng, you've finally come back. I thought you would never return!"
Xu Sheng was somewhat taken aback, but still gently rubbed the other's head, comforting them, "How could that be? With Elder Gui by my side, even if I did leave, I'd likely be dragged back by him!"
Evil Moon also revealed a sincere smile, "Welcome back, Xu Sheng. I really wanted to ask if you encountered any dangers, but it seems there's no need for that now!"
Sometimes, it was as if Xu Sheng could hear everyone's thoughts, returning at the very moment he was most needed!
Xu Sheng nodded to indicate agreement, "Hmm, this departure was indeed full of surprises but no perils."
Flame scratched his head in confusion, exclaiming, "Huh, I thought Xu Sheng you were chased all the way to the Xingluo Empire with Elder Gui. From the looks of it now, it seems that's not the case!"
After a pause, he then said with a dark expression, "Nana, how long are you planning to hold on?"
He clearly remembered just being unceremoniously pushed away by Hulena!
Hulena's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she hurriedly let go of Xu Sheng...
"Don't get the wrong idea, Xu Sheng, I was just really worried about you!"
Xu Sheng gave a noncommittal response, "Mm, I know. After all, although I wasn't in Pope Hall, I was equally concerned about your cultivation."
Having said that, he released his spiritual power to check the soul power rank of the three individuals...
"Your soul power ranks have all improved nicely; it seems you haven't been slacking off during this time!"
Flame patted his chest proudly, "Of course, we've been working incredibly hard!"
Then, as if deflating like sour cabbage, he lamented, "No matter how hard we try, we can't seem to speed up our cultivation. Otherwise, we would be at a much higher level by now!"
Seeing the former bringing up this topic, Evil Moon interjected, "Since you're here, Xu Sheng, could you explain it to us?"
"Why is it that when you're around, our cultivation speed is very fast, but otherwise, it slows down significantly? It's the same cultivation method, so this shouldn't be happening!"
Hulena was also curious, "Xu Sheng, can you explain? I'm quite intrigued too!"
Xu Sheng chuckled softly, "Perhaps it's because without me, you lack the motivation to cultivate?"
Evil Moon covered his forehead and sighed, "Come on, Xu Sheng, stop joking around. We can tell if we have the motivation to cultivate or not!"
Seeing that he still wanted to pursue the matter, Xu Sheng had to find an excuse, "Alright, if we really get down to it, it must be because I've reached the Title Douluo level, with an incredibly terrifying range and speed for absorbing soul power, causing those around me to also gain significant benefits."
Of course, the real reason was not as such, but there was no need to tell them that!
Flame looked puzzled, "Ah? I don't quite understand what you're saying?"
Evil Moon, on the other hand, propped his chin and pondered, "So what you mean, Xu Sheng... is that cultivating by your side is like being in an area with extremely dense soul power, naturally accelerating our cultivation speed!"
Xu Sheng affirmed, "Exactly, as you've put it!"
Hulena had an epiphany, "I see, that makes sense now! No wonder our cultivation speed slowed so much after Xu Sheng left!"
Only Flame stared straight at them, his face streaked with blanks lines, "Evil Moon, Nana, what exactly does what Xu Sheng just said mean? Can you explain it to me?"
Damn it, seems like I'm the only one here who didn't understand what Xu Sheng was talking about. How embarrassing!!
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