Normally, given Xu Sanshi's character, he would tease Xu Zihuang a few words. But when the matter involves Ma Xiaotao, the situation is different.
Not only Xu Sanshi, but everyone else present had equally wonderful expressions on their faces, but they didn't say anything and sat aside to recover their strength.
Soul masters have been exposed to a wider range of things than ordinary people since childhood, and it is very common for them to mature prematurely.
Needless to say, those inner court disciples who were all adults, even the youngest Wang Dong gradually realized the meaning and his face turned red with embarrassment.
Ma Xiaotao came to the disciples in the inner courtyard, and Xu Zihuang sat down next to Ning Tian again.
This is when the powerful role of mental power comes into play.
The problem of excessive yang energy caused by taking Wannian Whale Tape was unavoidable, but it did not make Xu Zihuang lose his mind. Within a few breaths, he completely suppressed his instinctive impulse. But his skin was still very hot.
Feeling hot. It would take at least several hours to completely dissipate this excessive yang energy.
Ning Tian, who had his legs together and his arms pressing the hem of his skirt and hugging his knees, felt this very clearly. There was obviously a distance of about ten centimeters between the two, but the hot breath seemed to penetrate the air.
Normally reflected on her body, a strange feeling suddenly surged into my heart.
"Tianhuang, what's wrong with you?"
Ning Tian, who had always been elegant and dignified, lost a bit of his usual indifference in his clear voice. She knew very well that Yu Tianhuang was not such a frivolous person, but the way he and Ma Xiaotao looked just now was too easy for people to misunderstand.
.How could she not care if she had already identified Yu Tianhuang.
However, in her heart, reason still prevailed. She was raised as the only candidate for the heir to the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect since she was a child, and her temperament is much more mature than her peers. She knows very well that she must not be like that kind of woman who is controlled by emotions.
Likewise, he asked eagerly what Yu Tianhuang and Ma Xiaotao had done just now. Instead, he asked out of concern for Yu Tianhuang.
"Do you still remember the piece of ten-thousand-year-old whale gum I bought at the Jubao Pavilion last time? I just asked Senior Sister Xiaotao to use her Phoenix Flame to help me soften the piece of ten-thousand-year whale gum, and then take it to refine it.
It melted." Xu Zihuang met Ning Tian's gaze calmly.
The distance between the two of them was already close, but on this side, Ning Tian's slightly trembling long eyelashes were already as close as Chi Chi. There was also a pleasant fragrance lingering on her body.
Ning Tian's heart trembled, and there was a hint of shame in her aqua blue eyes, but she did not avoid Xu Zihuang's gaze.
With her background and experience, she naturally knew that whale glue also had another function. Judging from Yu Tianhuang's performance just now, it was obvious that the problem of excessive yang energy in the body had not been solved.
This also means that nothing happened between Yu Tianhuang and Ma Xiaotao.
But she was even more wary of Ma Xiaotao.
Compared with Ma Xiaotao, a talented and powerful inner court disciple, she has no advantage at all.
"Then are you okay now?" Ning Tian put aside the thoughts in her mind and recalled a key question. She didn't know whether it was a bit difficult to ask, or because she felt shy because she was so close to Xu Zihuang. In short, she
The fair cheeks turned rosy at a speed that was visible to the naked eye.
Of course Xu Zihuang knew what Ning Tian was referring to, and nodded with a smile.
"Don't worry, I am a spiritual soul master, and my will is much stronger than that of ordinary soul masters."
Sitting opposite, Ma Xiaotao had a panoramic view of the intimate interaction between Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian, the playful smile in her eyes not diminishing.
But from beginning to end, Xu Zihuang never made any extraordinary move.
At this time, Wang Yan stood up and took out pieces of black food wrapped in skins from the soul guide. The appearance of the food was really hard to compliment. It was dark and similar to the original appearance of the piece of ten-thousand-year-old whale gum. It even contained
With a pungent smell.
This is a must-have food for inner courtyard disciples when they go out. It is made from dozens of kinds of heavenly and earthly treasures and medicinal materials. Not only can it quickly restore physical energy, but it is also very good for the body. But the taste is really a bit off.
good.
"Everyone, please recover your strength as soon as possible. We will continue our journey later." Wang Yan said as he distributed the black food to everyone.
Wang Yan's mission with the team this time is not small. In addition to giving on-the-spot command at the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition, he also has to provide supplies and logistics for the students.
Fortunately, everyone is a soul master, and they are not the kind of people who cannot endure hardship.
With just water, some simple food, and the black lumps that Wang Yan distributed to everyone, this lunch was considered a success.
After resting for about half an hour, everyone continued on their way. An hour later, everyone finally arrived at the border between the Tianhun Empire and the Star Luo Empire. There was a military camp of the Star Luo Empire located here, blocking everyone's way.
Everyone stopped to rest here. Dai Yueheng, the eldest son of Duke White Tiger, entered the military camp alone and lent everyone a dozen military-specific flying soul guides.
The next thing that needed to be done was to use the flying soul guide to rush to the Mingdou Mountains. During the lunch break, Wang Yan would just pass everyone. No one was surprised by this.
The flying soul guides that Dai Yueheng borrowed looked like iron boxes and were extremely bulky. They were far inferior to the flying soul guides that Xu Zihuang and He Caitou used when they went to test the power of custom-made soul cannons outside Shrek Academy.
The device is small and lightweight.
However, what Dai Yueheng brought back was not only these dozen flying soul guides, but also a map drawn with sheepskin and a particularly important piece of news.
Dai Yueheng looked at everyone with a serious face and spread the map in his hand on the ground.
"According to the latest news from the Western Group Army stationed near the Mingdou Mountains, traces of the Death Messenger Bandit Group's activities were discovered near the Xingyue Grand Canyon in the Mingdou Mountains. This was discovered by the Western Group Army during reconnaissance from the air.
My father knows our purpose and personally sent someone here to wait for us a few days ago just to convey this news. At the same time, he also brought this detailed map of the Mingdou Mountains."
The Mingdou Mountains were formed by the collision between the Douluo Continent and the Sun and Moon Continent four thousand years ago. From north to south, it is like a natural barrier blocking the Star Luo Empire and the Sun and Moon Empire. The two empires are also based on this
The Mingdou Mountains are the national boundary.
The Mingdou Mountains stretch continuously, occupying almost two-thirds of the border. The other third is the Mingdou Forest, which is about half the size of the Star Forest. The Mingdou Forest is rich in mutant soul beasts. Xu Zihuang originally
He and the others in the Imperial Dragon Soul Instructor Group passed through the outskirts of the Mingdou Forest and have a deep understanding of this.
The dispute between the Sun Moon Empire and the Star Luo Empire does not exist in the Mingdou Forest, but in the Mingdou Mountains. There are several extremely precious rare metal veins. They are the kind of strategic material-level existences between the two countries.
This is why conflicts continue.
The terrain of the Mingdou Mountains is complex, and the terrain is extremely steep. Even the armies of the two countries are only stationed in relatively gentle areas. If ordinary people want to pass through it, they can only pass through the Xingyue Grand Canyon.
The caravans that were robbed by the Death Messenger bandits all disappeared in the Star-Moon Grand Canyon.
Wang Yan checked the map and instantly understood the meaning of Dai Yueheng's words.
"Does the Death Messenger bandit group intend to rob the caravan again?"
"Teacher Wang, this is just one of the possibilities." Dai Yueheng said, but his eyes moved to Ma Xiaotao. Ma Xiaotao was the commander-in-chief of this operation, although in his heart he was very dissatisfied that Ma Xiaotao had robbed him.
He is the captain of the main team, but he is still able to handle such big matters.
This time, Ma Xiaotao should make the decision.
"Xiao Tao, what do you think?"
"These evil soul masters are so arrogant. The original intention of our Shrek Supervisory Group's existence is to punish evil and promote good. Those caravans may be in danger, and we cannot sit idly by and ignore it. Besides, the Mingdou Mountains are so vast.
It’s not that easy to find the lair of the Death Messenger bandits. Since the source of the news is reliable enough, we must check it out.”
Ma Xiaotao said angrily. Although she had a hot temper, her thoughts were very clear at this time.
Wang Yan glanced at Ma Xiaotao approvingly, and then nodded in agreement.
"I agree with Xiao Tao."
As he spoke, he looked at the others.
"Do you have any different opinions?"
No one raised any doubts.
Wang Yan continued: "Then it's decided. The students from the outer academy will first practice using the flying soul guide, and the students from the inner academy will be responsible for guidance and protection. After they are proficient, they will rush to Xingyue City with all their strength."
Xingyue City is the city closest to the Xingyue Grand Canyon in the Mingdou Mountains. The scale of the city is not large, and it does not even reach the level of a main city. However, because it is close to the Xingyue Grand Canyon, a road connecting the Sun-Moon Empire and the Star Luo Empire
The only channel between them has always been a transit city for trade between the two empires.
Even if there are bandits in the Mingdou Mountains, because of the huge benefits, there are still caravans willing to take the risk to pass through it every once in a while. There is no way, the Star Luo Empire and the Sun and Moon Empire are completely separated by the Mingdou Mountains and the Mingdou Mountains.
Because of the forest barrier, if you don't pass through the Xingyue Grand Canyon, you will have to take a long detour to enter the Sky Soul Empire first, and then change your way into the Sun and Moon Empire.
The journey is more than a thousand miles, and the cost is too high. That’s why these caravans take chances and take risks.
Dai Yueheng originally wanted to build a good relationship by helping Xu Zihuang equip the flying soul guide. But seeing Xu Zihuang, Ning Tian and He Caitou took out three more exquisite-looking flying souls from the soul guide respectively.
When it came to the guide, he had to give up the idea.
Xu Zihuang and the others have already mastered the flying soul guide, thus saving them the effort of practicing.
On the contrary, Beibei, Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan were trying very hard. It still takes a certain amount of time to practice to use the flying soul guide skillfully. Wang Dong, who has a flying martial soul, looks much better. Although he
His cultivation level is the weakest, but he is the first among Beibei and others to use it skillfully.
It took nearly half an hour of practice before everyone fully mastered the use of the flying soul guide.
Immediately, everyone formed a soul-saving herringbone and flew towards the Mingdou Mountains in the northwest of the Star Luo Empire at full speed.
But there was an incident in the middle of the journey. Mr. Xuan felt that the flying speed of everyone was too slow, so he flew with them for several hours.
The sun sets, the moon rises, and night falls.
Streams of brilliant tail flames streaked across the night sky, carrying bursts of piercing sounds, illuminating the night sky like daylight.
More than ten rays of light passed through an ancient and dense forest and landed on a relatively flat area.
This is the western border of the Star Luo Empire. You can see the outline of a brightly lit city in the distance, which is beautiful. Beyond that is the endless Mingdou Mountains. It's mind-blowing.
However, at this time, everyone did not have the leisure to appreciate the scenery in front of them. Although Mr. Xuan only took everyone to fly for less than two hours, everyone was slow to calm down.
With Xu Zihuang's strong physical fitness, his stomach could not stop churning. He Caitou, Beibei, and Xu Sanshi were so large that they almost vomited bile because of their larger bodies.
The inner court disciples were relatively better off, but their faces were also pale.
Wang Dong and Ning Tian, who only had Soul Master cultivation, collapsed directly on the ground.
And the culprit of all this, Mr. Xuan, has long been missing.
Taking a deep breath, Wang Yanqiang, who had calmed down a bit, gathered his energy and said to everyone: "Not far ahead is Xingyue City. Let's take care of each other and go to the hotel in the city to book a room and rest. Xiao Tao, Dai Yueheng, you guys
I'll go check with you later to see if there are any caravans that have entered the Star-Moon Grand Canyon recently."
A caravan that wants to enter the Xingyue Grand Canyon must first stop in Xingyue City.
"Yes, Teacher Wang."
Everyone responded, but Jiang Nannan was a little hesitant.
Wang Yan, who was facing everyone, seemed to see Jiang Nannan's concerns and smiled gently.
"All the various expenses along the way will be reimbursed by the college. There is no need to save money for the college."
Wang Yan calmly resolved Jiang Nannan's embarrassment with a few words in a slightly joking tone.
But because of physical discomfort, everyone's interest was not as high as before.
Dai Yueheng supported He Caitou, the largest one, while Chen Zifeng and Yao Haoxuan took care of Xu Sanshi and Beibei. Jiang Nannan, who was slender and light, received help from Xixi, who was also an agility-attack soul master.
Xu Zihuang originally wanted to support Ning Tian, but as the leading teacher and the class teacher of Xu Zihuang and Wang Dong, Wang Yan had long wanted to ease the relationship between Yu Tianhuang and Wang Dong, so he suddenly said.
"Yu Tianhuang, please support Wang Dong. Just leave Ning Tian to Ling Luochen."
Xu Zihuang was stunned and subconsciously looked at Wang Dong not far away, while Wang Dong, who was pale, also looked at Xu Zihuang.
Their eyes met, and the atmosphere was slightly awkward. Since being assigned to the same class, the communication between the two has been pitiful. Their relationship is not really close.
At this time, Wang Yan's voice came over again.
"Yu Tianhuang, Wang Dong. Do you have any questions?"
"No, Teacher Wang." Xu Zihuang responded with a normal expression, came to Wang Dong's side, lifted Wang Dong's arm and put it on his shoulder, and said softly.
"Let's go, Wang Dong."
Wang Dong froze and snorted unconsciously. He turned his head to one side unnaturally and pursed his lips tightly, but he did not reject Xu Zihuang's kindness.
Along the way, the two of them had their own thoughts.
Xu Zihuang's heart was filled with thousands of thoughts and he felt heavy.
In the situation just now, he was completely in a dilemma. Refuting Wang Yan's face would collapse his disguised image in Shrek Academy, or secondarily. The main reason was that if he showed too much resistance to Wang Dong, it would be too easy for someone to notice something strange.
.
It is very likely that from the very beginning, his every move was observed by this selfless God-King.