Chapter 38: Chapter -38 Ling Luocheng's invitation.
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Chapter -38.
Elder Xuan took a sip from his wine gourd, cleared his throat, and said, "You know, this kid Chen Feng is something else! He's got this amazing talent; he can use two martial souls at the same time, and he controls them like a pro. With that combo, he's practically unbeatable among his peers."
"After Xu Sanshi awakened the Xuanwu Shield, he's as strong as some of the weaker Soul Kings, but even he couldn't hold a candle to Chen Feng."
"I really believe that in the next thirty years, we'll be talking about Chen Feng as the rising star of the continent."
The elders of the Sea God Pavilion fell quiet for a moment, taking in Elder Xuan's enthusiastic praise. Even those who had seen countless geniuses were left a bit speechless.
Elder Mu's eyes sparkled as he said, "Dual martial souls, ultimate martial souls, creating his own path and soul skills, using both martial souls together... He's truly overflowing with talent, unlike anything we've seen before."
Hearing Elder Mu's words, a few other elders chimed in.
"Absolutely incredible."
"It's not just that there won't be anyone like him after; it's fair to say there's never been anyone like him before."
"This kind of talent? Even someone from ten thousand years ago would probably..."
Mu En looked around at the lively discussion and said, "Alright, everyone, let's settle down. This young man has come to Shrek; we need to figure out how to nurture and support him."
At that moment, the elderly lady sitting at the far right frowned slightly. "For someone so gifted, I honestly don't know how we should nurture him. I can't even find any flaws in this child."
This lady had hair as white as snow, but her face was smooth and gentle, like a kind grandmother.
She turned to Yan Shaozhe with a small smile and said, "Shaozhe, since you're the president of Shrek Academy now, what do you think?"
"Yes, Elder Lin." Yan Shaozhe replied confidently. "Since Chen Feng has chosen to study at Shrek Academy, he must have a good impression of us. We should really invest in him, provide resources, and help him grow into a new pillar for Shrek Academy. Plus, we need to make sure he knows how much we're doing for him so he feels a sense of belonging here..."
Just as Yan Shaozhe was getting into his ideas, Xian Lin'er interrupted, "Hmph, Yan Shaozhe, don't you think you're getting a bit ahead of yourself?"
"Do you understand what it means to take things step by step? Even if we want to nurture him, we need to have a method; it can't just be handed to him. It's better to observe first and then decide."
Yan Shaozhe was taken aback by Xian Lin'er's response.
One by one, the elders seemed to side with her, and Yan Shaozhe felt a bit frustrated. Before he could respond, Mu En stepped in, "Lin'er, ordinary geniuses can be treated in ordinary ways, but peerless geniuses need special attention. The children from major powers coming to Shrek Academy are not to be underestimated. If we don't win him over early, and someone else does, it'll be much harder to bring him back. Do you understand?"
"Yes, teacher." Xian Lin'er nodded, taking Mu Lao's words to heart.
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Meanwhile, a meeting was taking place at the Sea God Pavilion to discuss how to cultivate and win over Chen Feng.
The star of the discussion, Chen Feng, was currently enjoying a stroll around Shrek City, happily accompanied by Ling Luocheng.
Shrek City was alive with energy, the streets bustling with laughter and joy.
As night fell, the stars twinkled, lighting up every corner of the city.
On the wide streets, crowds moved about, and vendors showcased their goods, drawing in curious passersby.
There were beautiful soul-guided devices, luxurious soul beast products, spices, and all sorts of delicious treats. People eagerly picked out their favorites.
The grand buildings looked even more majestic at night, with the glow of soul-guided devices adding a touch of mystery to the city. The Shrek military patrolled diligently, ensuring the city remained peaceful.
Ling Luocheng and Chen Feng walked side by side, with Ling Luocheng stealing glances at him.
The cold expression she usually wore had softened, replaced by a hint of shyness.
After witnessing Chen Feng's impressive sword move earlier that night, Ling Luocheng had completely set aside her seniority.
What's a seven or eight-year age difference when it comes to training together?
Chen Feng found Ling Luocheng's change in demeanor quite amusing.
After all, she was known as the Ice Girl in the inner academy, and she never showed any warmth to male students.
But Chen Feng remembered her boldness during the Sea God Fate event in the original story, where she confidently challenged him after being turned down, and he couldn't help but feel enlightened.
Many women in Douluo Continent seemed quite fearless, likely due to their own strength, and they certainly weren't shy about pursuing someone they liked.
On the flip side, they were often icy towards those they didn't care for, too indifferent to even bother with a response.
Chen Feng smiled, and his laughter caught Ling Luocheng's attention. She curiously asked, "What's so funny? Why are you suddenly so happy?"
Chen Feng shook his head, "Oh, it's nothing. Just reminiscing about something from the past."
The two enjoyed their time together, with Ling Luocheng showing Chen Feng around many interesting spots.
An hour later, the street vendors began to pack up, and the Shrek students who had been out in the city returned to their dorms.
As the streets of Shrek City grew quieter, Ling Luocheng contemplated whether to say goodbye to Chen Feng or invite him to train together. The outer academy dormitory must be closed by now.
Should she just invite him to train together tonight? Was that too forward? But having someone like Chen Feng, with his ultimate Ice Blue Scorpion martial soul, would surely help enhance her ice element martial soul.
Soon, Ling Luocheng made up her mind. She nervously pinched the hem of her skirt, feeling a bit shy, her usually cold and exquisite face now tinged with a hint of pink.
On the cool streets of Shrek City, a gentle breeze blew, causing her white dress to flutter in the evening air.
Her long, slender legs peeked out from beneath the skirt, making Chen Feng pause for a moment.
Her knees and ankles were delicate and soft, with skin as smooth and white as fresh snow, making it hard to resist the urge to reach out.
At that moment, Ling Luocheng stood on one foot, her legs trembling slightly, like ripples in a lake, stirring emotions in those around her.
"Junior Chen Feng, it's getting late, and the dormitory gate should be closed. How about you stay with me for the night?"
Ling Luocheng's face was flushed, resembling a blooming peach blossom...