After Cai Yue'er finished speaking, she stood quietly in place, her deep eyes fixed on Zhang Lexuan, as if waiting for something.
Zhang Lexuan dared not move. She remained standing where she was, waiting for further instructions from Cai Yue'er.
Although they hadn't spent much time together—barely a full day, all things considered—Zhang Lexuan already had a rough understanding of this Elder Cai before her. She had an eccentric temper, a cold attitude, and spoke without mercy—but her actions were methodical.
Since Cai Yue'er had not assigned her a next step, all Zhang Lexuan could do was wait quietly.
Sure enough, a moment later, Cai Yue'er raised her hand again and brushed it across her Storage Soul Tool. This time, a bead appeared in her palm. The bead was perfectly round, golden in color, and emitted a soft glow under the sunlight, with faint streams of light swirling across its surface.
"Take this." Cai Yue'er handed the golden pearl to Zhang Lexuan.
Zhang Lexuan was slightly stunned, but reached out to take it. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, carrying a faint, almost imperceptible warmth.
"Place it against the center of your forehead." Cai Yue'er said indifferently. "Calm your mind and focus, and use your Spirit Power to guide it."
Although Zhang Lexuan was puzzled, she followed instructions. She pressed the golden pearl against her forehead, closed her eyes, circulated her Spirit Power, and slowly guided it toward her forehead.
The next moment—
A warm current surged in from her forehead!
The warm current followed the guidance of her Spirit Power, rapidly spreading throughout her limbs and bones, and finally gathered in her mind. Zhang Lexuan felt as if her entire being had been washed by a clear spring; her thoughts and mind became clearer, and her perception ability was enhanced.
In particular, she could sense more of the residual Spirit Power in the surroundings, and as for those five books, Zhang Lexuan now felt more confident.
This feeling...
Zhang Lexuan opened her eyes and looked at Cai Yue'er in disbelief. "This... what is this..."
"A golden pearl." Cai Yue'er's tone remained indifferent.
Looking at Cai Yue'er's expressionless face, Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but be secretly shocked. To her, this item was... yet in the eyes of Elder Cai before her, it seemed insignificant?
"Every student who enters the academy has one."
Every student has one?!
Zhang Lexuan was completely stunned. Could such a precious item really be something everyone possessed?
Of course, this wasn't what Zhang Lexuan wanted to ask. She looked at Cai Yue'er with a complex gaze; she wanted to ask why this was given to her, when, as far as this Shrek Academy was concerned, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her a sinner.
Cai Yue'er seemed to see through her thoughts and said indifferently. "Are you wondering why I'm being so good to you?"
Zhang Lexuan was slightly stunned, then nodded.
Cai Yue'er looked at her, a glimmer of light flashing in her deep eyes.
"If your performance just now had not satisfied me—" She paused. "I would not have given you this, even if Elder Long had decided to do so."
Of course, if Lin Feng had ordered it, Cai Yue'er would have still followed through.
After hearing these words, an indescribable emotion surged in Zhang Lexuan's heart. So... was it because of her attitude just now that Cai Yue'er was satisfied?
She took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Cai Yue'er. "Thank you, Elder Cai."
Cai Yue'er turned and walked toward the outside of the Martial Arts Arena. "Follow me."
Zhang Lexuan hurriedly followed.
The two walked one after another, passing through several buildings, and finally arrived in front of a massive metal door. The door opened.
Zhang Lexuan stood frozen in place.
It was a huge space with an extremely high dome, covering an area half the size of the Martial Arts Arena. All around the space were various machines and devices she had never seen before.
In the very center stood several strangely shaped metal frames, with lights of various colors floating above them. The air was filled with a rich metallic scent.
"This is the place where battle armor is made." Cai Yue'er's voice sounded in her ear. "Do you remember Wu Changkong?"
Zhang Lexuan nodded. She naturally remembered him clearly. Yesterday, that Seven-Ring Soul Sage named Wu Changkong, after releasing his Two-word Battle Armor, saw his aura surge, reaching the level of a Titled Douluo directly. She hadn't even engaged in a fight before conceding.
"One-word Battle Armor can allow a Five-Ring Soul King to possess the strength of a Seven-Ring Soul Sage."
"Two-word Battle Armor can allow a Seven-Ring Soul Sage to possess the strength of a Titled Douluo."
"Three-word battle armor can allow an Eight-Ring Soul Douluo to possess the combat ability of a level 95 Super Douluo."
Zhang Lexuan's pupils contracted slightly as she heard these words; the amplification provided by this battle armor was simply inconceivable.
She hurriedly committed this information to memory.
In her view, this should also be part of the academy's teaching material. Since she was to become a teacher here, she had to master this knowledge.
Cai Yue'er looked at her serious expression, a trace of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.
"Next—" She paused. "We will custom-make a set of Two-word Battle Armor for you."
What?!
Zhang Lexuan suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"Elder Cai, this... this is too valuable!"
She instinctively wanted to refuse.
Two-word Battle Armor!
A treasure that could allow a Seven-Ring Soul Sage to possess the strength of a Titled Douluo!
Although she was already a Spirit Douluo, it would certainly still enhance her strength.
Such an item was a priceless treasure anywhere!
As an undercover agent who had been captured, why would she...
"What are you panicking about?" Cai Yue'er's voice remained indifferent, yet carried a hint of mockery. "It's just being made for you. Did you think it was a gift?"
Zhang Lexuan was slightly stunned.
"Whether you can get it depends on whether you can provide corresponding value." Cai Yue'er looked at her, her tone carrying a touch of scrutiny. "This academy does not support idlers."
Hearing this, Zhang Lexuan felt relieved. It wasn't a free handout. That was good. If it were really a free gift, she would instead feel anxious and unworthy of it.
But even so...
A complex emotion surged in Zhang Lexuan's heart. Two-word Battle Armor, the corresponding value... Could she really provide it?
As for this being the academy trying to recruit her—
Zhang Lexuan shook her head. If this were any other academy on the Douluo Continent, she might think so. After all, her cultivation as an Eight-Ring Spirit Douluo and her 100,000-year eighth Spirit Ring were indeed valuable enough to warrant recruitment.
But in front of this academy, what was her little bit of talent?
Recruit her?
What did she have that was worth recruiting?
Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but sigh softly. What kind of place was this academy? It was so good to a sinner, even better than the original Shrek Academy had been to her, as if they truly regarded her as a member of this Shrek Academy.
However... when she thought about how she had joined that Shrek Academy, a dim light flashed in Zhang Lexuan's eyes. Regardless, that Shrek Academy had been kind to her.
It was just that... she was now also indebted to this Shrek Academy.
...
Meanwhile, the Dean's Office.
[Ding!]
[Detected that key figure Zhang Lexuan's recognition of "Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy" has increased!]
[Congratulations to the Host for receiving a reward: Special Teacher—Lan Muzi (Level 97 Super Douluo)]
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