Chapter Eighteen: Keep It a Secret for Me (Please Recommend and Bookmark)
Suddenly, nine pitch-black, despair-inducing spirit rings exploded uncontrollably from Xu Sheng, unleashing a terrifying gale that swept through the surroundings...
A powerful pressure of soul force burst forth around Xu Sheng and Huliena...
Huliena raised her fair arm to shield herself from the raging wind, squinting her left eye in shock as she stared at Xu Sheng beside her...
Coming back to his senses, Xu Sheng broke out in a cold sweat and cursed inwardly, "Damn, I really pushed it too far!!"
Thinking quickly, he retracted the nine spirit rings back into his martial soul...
In an instant, the previously turbulent atmosphere calmed quietly, like waves subsiding after a storm...
Huliena’s astonished gaze fixed on Xu Sheng, her thin lips just about to speak, “Xu…”
Xu Sheng raised a finger to his lips, offering a gentle smile. “Wait a moment, I’ll tell you later, okay?”
His expression seemed almost magical; Huliena blushed and nodded instinctively...
At that moment, the massive guard squad stationed in the Martial Soul Hall sensed the disturbance and hurried over...
The lead guard approached Xu Sheng and Huliena, bowing deeply with his arm placed over his chest...
In a grave tone, he said, “Holy Son, Holy Maiden, we sincerely apologize for startling you. May I ask what just happened?”
“No big deal,” Xu Sheng replied lightly. “Just Elder Ju and Elder Gui quarreling, which caused a leak of soul power. It’s all settled now!”
The guards exchanged doubtful looks and then glanced at Huliena...
That young man was only just appointed Holy Son by His Holiness the Pope yesterday—whether his words could be trusted was uncertain, but the Holy Maiden was a different matter!
Huliena was about to reveal the truth but, glancing at Xu Sheng, hesitated and chose instead to nod silently...
Seeing this, the guards stood up again. “If that’s the case, we won’t disturb the Holy Son and Holy Maiden any further. We’ll withdraw!”
With that, they led their team away...
Huliena’s pure cheeks flushed deeply with confusion as she cast a curious look at Xu Sheng. “Xu Sheng, can you tell me now? Those nine rings just now, could they be...?”
Xu Sheng didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he leaned in casually toward Huliena, inhaling the unique fragrance of youth she carried. He absentmindedly tousled her hair, his eyes filled with a tenderness even he barely understood...
Seeing Huliena stunned by his gesture, Xu Sheng’s lips curled into a faint smile. He whispered hotly into her ear, “Yes, those were nine ancient spirit rings, but, Lena, you must keep this a secret, okay?”
The warm breath on her already burning ear sent a jolt through Huliena’s entire body, like being struck by lightning, a tingling sensation coursing from head to toe...
She hastily pushed Xu Sheng away, her voice trembling, “I... I understand. I promise I won’t tell anyone...”
Inwardly, she thought, “So Xu Sheng is a titled Douluo. Could it be that the teacher knew this and deliberately had him join us?”
“But why has Xu Sheng, who’s about my age, already reached the level of titled Douluo? There aren’t many on the entire continent! The rarity is unimaginable!”
Xu Sheng, pushed aside, bore no annoyance and whispered, “I was just joking. Let’s go.”
He couldn’t rile her up further—he hadn’t expected such a strong reaction from Huliena...
It would be more trouble than it’s worth if she turned against him. Although he had been somewhat smitten when first meeting her, he knew...
He was merely coveting Huliena’s body!
Huliena shook her head, casting aside the swirling thoughts. She smiled shyly, “Ah... alright!”
In her heart, she resolved to treat the recent incident as a joke.
...
After walking a short distance, they finally arrived at a magnificent academy that looked incredibly luxurious...
The academy covered a vast area, its architecture infused with a faint classical style, each element carefully arranged by specialists after numerous deliberations...
But the most remarkable aspect was that this academy was built specifically for the golden generation of the Martial Soul Hall—to concentrate the best resources and teachers!
Simply put, this academy was established for just three people. No, now it should be four.
Huliena pointed excitedly at the academy. “Xu Sheng, this is where my brothers and I study! It’s the only academy in the Martial Soul Hall built especially for us!”
A faint pride crossed Huliena’s face as she spoke...
Xu Sheng looked up at the academy. “It’s indeed impressive, but if only a few people study here, won’t it feel too lonely?”
Huliena’s eyes dimmed slightly, a helpless smile playing on her lips. “Our teacher has very strict standards. Except for special circumstances, we must devote ourselves fully to training and study!”
“Of course, maybe there will be exceptions for you in the future.”
As a titled Douluo, Xu Sheng didn’t need much more training, but he still had to learn about spirit beasts, team coordination, and such...
Xu Sheng gazed meaningfully at the academy again, realizing this was yet another place unmentioned in the original story!
Murmuring to himself, “Perhaps.”
...
Huliena and Xu Sheng strode into the academy’s only classroom, where they saw a slightly plump middle-aged man named Qi Ruo.
Though unremarkable in appearance, this man’s cultivation had reached a terrifying level—Spirit Lord at level seventy-three!
Only two students sat attentively in the classroom:
Yan, whose martial soul was Flame Lord, with spirit power at level twenty-five.
Xie Yue, Huliena’s brother, whose martial soul was the Blade of Evil Moon, with spirit power at level twenty-six.
Huliena smiled brightly. “Teacher Qi Ruo, sorry for interrupting your class?”
Qi Ruo shook his head. This was the Holy Maiden of the Martial Soul Hall—who would dare to offend her?
However, his gaze flicked toward Xu Sheng, and he asked Huliena, “Who is this child?”
Huliena smiled at Yan and Xie Yue below, explaining, “His name is Xu Sheng, also the Holy Son of the Martial Soul Hall! He will be training here as well!”
Qi Ruo scrutinized Xu Sheng carefully, then gave a candid appraisal: “As expected of the Holy Son! His unique aura was already the talk of the Martial Soul Hall yesterday. He truly stands apart.”
Witnessing this, Yan’s heart seethed with anger. “What? So this guy just joins and dares stand so close to Huliena!”
He had secretly admired Huliena for a long time. If it weren’t for his brother Xie Yue also being here, he would have confessed already!
“No way—I must deal with him later. Judging by his delicate appearance, his spirit power can’t be strong!”
Xie Yue squinted. “This guy’s spirit power fluctuations are completely unreadable... but he seems... more handsome than me.”
Unacceptable. He couldn’t allow anyone more handsome than himself here. Glancing at Yan, who sat beside him, Xie Yue thought, “This guy surely can’t stand it, right?”
As Huliena’s brother, Xie Yue knew her feelings inside out.
Although Huliena had no interest in Yan...
Well, let this fool go test the waters!