area51novel Chapter 106 Ye Xinglan: This is the ultimate insult!
Chapter 106 Ye Xinglan: This is the ultimate insult!
Chapter 106 Ye Xinglan: This is the ultimate insult!
"Done."
Inside the room, Lu Xingchen looked at the dimmed "Bramble of Light" and realized that the sealed artifact had entered its cooldown period.
You must wait an hour before you can use it again.
However—just how strong are the negative effects of "that person who broke their promise"?
Lu Xingchen stroked the patterns on the edge of the badge, raising an eyebrow slightly. A bold idea suddenly popped into his head: "Should we go verify it now?"
Once this idea took root, it grew wildly like weeds.
He put the "Badge of Light" into his pocket, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, before sensing his own condition.
There are no abnormalities; the person is in excellent health.
But Lu Xingchen knew very well that the negative effects of sealed objects never lied, especially for inanimate objects that had no self-awareness and only followed the rules.
Power and cost are always equal. Once the power of the badge is used, the corresponding price must be borne. "It will make the first intelligent being to see me feel intense displeasure towards me. Moreover, the more power I absorb, the stronger that displeasure will be." Lu Xingchen repeated the description of the negative effects in a low voice, but there was no worry on his face. Instead, he had a calm and eager look on his face.
It's just that I'm annoyed, it's not like it directly gives rise to murderous intent. At most, I just don't like the look of him. It's not like we'd start fighting the moment we meet, right?
As long as the first person to encounter him isn't a hot-tempered Soul Master who explodes at the slightest provocation, or even just an ordinary person, the negative effects can be minimized.
Lu Xingchen shook his head helplessly as soon as he thought of this.
This is Seagod Island of Shrek Academy, a sacred place in the entire Soul Master world of Douluo Continent. Not to mention ordinary people, even students from the outer academies are not qualified to set foot in this core area.
The option for finding ordinary people is immediately disregarded.
Who should we contact then?
Two figures instantly flashed into Lu Xingchen's mind—Ya Li and Yun Ming.
These two are: one is the Dean of Shrek Academy's Inner Court, the Holy Spirit Douluo, and the number one healing-type Soul Master on the continent; the other is the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, the Sky-Supporting Douluo, a man standing at the top of the Soul Master world's pyramid.
Not only are the two incredibly powerful, but their character and cultivation are also far beyond that of ordinary people.
If you choose them, even if you feel unhappy because of the negative effects, given their status and magnanimity, they shouldn't turn on you on the spot, let alone resort to violence, right?
"Give it a try."
Lu Xingchen made up her mind, turned around and pushed open the wooden door of the room. The wooden door hinges made a soft "creak".
Since these negative effects are bound to be triggered sooner or later anyway, we might as well test them out proactively to find out more about them.
Lu Xingchen walked down the wooden stairs, her steps light, and soon arrived at the living room on the first floor.
The sight that met his eyes made him pause slightly.
"Huh? Why is nobody here?"
The spacious living room was empty, without a single person in sight, except for a steaming breakfast on the long dining table.
A bowl of thick, simmered meat porridge, with three black steamed buns placed beside it, looked simple and unpretentious.
A folded note was pressed down on one corner of the dining table.
Lu Xingchen walked over and picked up the note. Her delicate yet strong handwriting came into view: "Little Xingchen, I have something to take care of for the time being. This is breakfast for you. Remember to eat well."
The note was signed Ya-Li.
Just as Lu Xingchen was staring at the note in a daze, fragmented yet clear information, like flowing water, quietly surged into his mind along the hidden mental pathways.
This morning, a severely injured inner court disciple was rushed back to Shrek Academy. It is reported that the disciple was involved in an accident while on an outer court mission, being directly struck by a high-yield soul-guided cannon shell. His injuries are extremely serious, and his life hangs in the balance.
As the dean of the inner academy and the academy's strongest healing-type soul master, Ya Li rushed to the scene to provide first aid upon learning the news.
Yun Ming also accompanied them.
"0—01————"
Lu Xingchen's lips twitched. This pen seemed to be getting more and more intelligent.
Before he could even ask about Yali's whereabouts, it had already proactively searched for relevant information and sent it back in perfect detail.
Self-awareness and wisdom are worlds apart. 0-01's current behavior already shows glimpses of the latter.
"Well, this shouldn't be a bad thing, right?"
Lu Xingchen shook his head, putting those thoughts aside. With 0-01 keeping an eye on his surroundings, he could save himself a lot of trouble.
He put down the note and picked up the bowl of meat porridge.
The moment it enters your mouth, an indescribable, refreshing aroma explodes in your mouth, warming you all the way down your throat to your stomach.
This is not something that can be made from ordinary ingredients. Every bite contains pure energy, showcasing the maker's dedication and the rarity of the ingredients.
Lu Xingchen picked up another black steamed bun and took a bite.
The steamed buns were soft and chewy, with a surprisingly good texture, but the flavor was rather bland, even carrying a very faint fishy smell.
In terms of taste alone, it's definitely not delicious.
However, as soon as he swallowed the steamed bun, a gentle yet powerful heat surged through his body, instantly activating his previously calm blood and energy, as if a flame was burning within him, giving him a burst of energy.
"nice one."
Lu Xingchen's eyes lit up as he savored the comforting sensation brought by the warm current. He quickly made a judgment in his mind: "It should be made from the powdered fish meat of some kind of deep-sea soul beast, and the blood and qi contained within it are quite pure."
These black steamed buns may not taste particularly good, but their effects on strengthening the body and nourishing the blood are absolutely top-notch.
I finished breakfast in no time, and my stomach felt warm and cozy, and I felt comfortable all over.
Lu Xingchen put down his chopsticks and bowl, pushed open the door of the wooden house again, and slowly walked out.
In the early morning, Poseidon Island is shrouded in a thin layer of mist, and the air is so fresh that you can't help but take a deep breath.
The towering ancient trees provide ample shade, and the occasional clear bird song echoes through the forest, creating a scene of tranquility and peace.
Lu Xingchen wandered aimlessly along the forest path, his eyes occasionally scanning the surrounding scenery, pondering which "unlucky person" he should find to test the negative effects.
Since neither Ya Li nor Yun Ming are available, we'll have to find someone else.
Lu Xingchen walked with his hands in his pockets, his posture so casual it was almost nonchalant, giving off a completely carefree and detached air.
Although he had only been on Seagod Island for a short time and didn't know the way around, he could roughly guess the hierarchy of Shrek Academy.
This Seagod Island is the true core of Shrek Academy. The number of people who can move freely here can be counted on one hand; they can be roughly divided into three types:
The first type is the top leaders of Shrek Academy, such as the elders of the Sea God Pavilion and the elders of various departments.
The second type consists of the backbone of the academy, either elite teachers from the inner court or core disciples of the inner court who are exceptionally talented and powerful.
As for the third type—it's someone like him who has connections.
Thinking of this, Lu Xingchen's lips curled into a playful smile.
Don't panic when you encounter either of these two types of people. The former have lived most of their lives and are very calm and composed, while the latter, even if they are young and impetuous, mostly know how to behave appropriately.
Given their strength and mindset, even if they are affected by the negative effects and become unhappy with him, they should be able to control themselves and are unlikely to resort to violence.
Even if he encounters a few hot-tempered troublemakers, he still has a trump card—the Holy Spirit Douluo Token that Ya Li gave him.
The title of Holy Spirit Douluo holds unquestionable prestige within Shrek Academy. Even if those people dislike him intensely, they have to give Ya Li face; they can't very well publicly disrespect the Holy Spirit Douluo, can they?
As for the third type, those with connections?
Lu Xingchen scoffed lightly, his eyes full of confidence.
On this Seagod Island, whose connections are stronger than his? As long as he shows the token given to him by Ya Li, who in the entire Shrek Academy would dare not give him some face?
and many more.
It seems there are actually two people who might not give Yali that kind of face.
Lu Xingchen paused, and two names suddenly popped into his mind: Long Yeyue and Cai Yue'er.
These two are known as the twin stars of Shrek Academy's inner and outer courtyards, collectively called the "Shrek Twin Moons," and are most adept at causing trouble.
The former once broke into the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda and slapped a certain generation of the Spirit Pagoda master, almost triggering a full-scale war between Shrek Academy and the Spirit Pagoda.
Although the latter doesn't have that much ability, he has a strange temper and is prone to acting without thinking.
"If you encounter these two unreasonable people, it's like a scholar encountering a soldier—you can't reason with them."
Lu Xingchen's face instantly fell, and he subconsciously stopped in his tracks, even starting to wonder if he should turn back the way he came.
It's better to be safe than sorry.
Especially Long Yeyue, that old woman is no ordinary ruthless character.
Not only does she possess the cultivation level of a Limit Douluo, but she is also Yun Ming's teacher's wife, making her incredibly senior. In Shrek City, she is practically a local tyrant.
Even Yun Ming, who is the number one person on the mainland, has to obediently bow his head and respectfully call her "Sister Yue" when he sees her.
Moreover, this old woman's "level" is ridiculously high. Divorced, heavily pregnant, she still managed to get the previous Sea God Pavilion Master to take her in.
Even after the death of the previous generation's leader, she was still able to use the topic of children to "bump into" Chen Xinjie, the leader of the War God Temple and the Vast Ocean Douluo, and managed to get him to willingly become an "Old Chen" sweeping the floor at Shrek Academy, working hard without complaint and living a very comfortable life.
That skill is simply legendary.
Thinking of this, Lu Xingchen couldn't help but gasp.
Compared to Long Yeyue, Ye Xishui and Ju Zi from Douluo Continent II are simply weak.
When Ye Xishui was young, although she had Mu En and Long Xiaoyao completely outmaneuvered her, she still couldn't escape the tribulations of love in the end and died along with Long Xiaoyao.
Needless to say, even though Ju Zi became the Empress Dowager of the Sun Moon Empire, wielding great power and having a son by her side, she still ended up dying alone, never winning Huo Yuhao's heart in her entire life.
Only Long Yeyue lived a carefree life, indulging in wine and doing whatever she pleased.
As for Bibi Dong from Douluo Continent I? She's a complete clown and doesn't deserve to be on the table.
"We can't afford to offend them, we can't afford to offend them."
Lu Xingchen immediately dropped his "I'm second to none" attitude, turned around, and started walking back along the route he had come from.
For safety's sake, let's go back to the cabin first.
As for the experiment on negative effects, we'll discuss that when Yali returns to the cabin.
"stop!"
However, just as Lu Xingchen was walking back, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly burst out from the dense forest beside him.
As the branches and leaves rustled, a petite figure, like a young leopard that had been gathering its strength, suddenly darted out and stood firmly in front of him.
She was a young girl, dressed in bright green athletic skirts that accentuated her tall and straight figure. Her dazzlingly bright golden hair was meticulously combed into a high ponytail and tied behind her head, swaying slightly with her movements and revealing her smooth and full forehead.
What's most striking are the girl's eyes, a clear, dark green like a deep pool, with slightly upturned corners, carrying a touch of childishness yet exuding an undeniable sharpness.
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, scattering like shards of gold onto her fair and delicate skin. Her skin was as smooth and supple as peeled jelly, gleaming with a faint luster, as if it would burst with moisture at the slightest touch.
A bad feeling crept into Lu Xingchen's heart, but she put on a gentle smile: "Excuse me, who are you? What do you want with me?"
The girl's pretty face was taut, as if covered by a thin layer of ice. Her voice was cold and devoid of warmth, even carrying a hint of accusation: "My name is Ye Xinglan. Who are you? What are you doing here, lurking around like this?"
Such a blunt tone would likely have made any child of the same age frown and feel displeased.
Lu Xingchen simply smiled faintly, her expression unchanged, and her tone remained calm: "My name is Lu Xingchen. Nothing much, I'm just enjoying the scenery here. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."
As he spoke, he moved slightly, intending to turn sideways and walk past the girl.
"stop!"
Almost instinctively, Ye Xinglan blurted out, her voice even colder than before.
Her dark green eyes were fixed on Lu Xingchen, her gaze so sharp it seemed she wanted to gouge two holes in him. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and her long eyelashes trembled gently, as if she were pondering something or weighing something.
After a while, she slightly parted her slender legs, raised her delicate chin, and with an air of undeniable arrogance, extended a fair finger and pointed it directly at Lu Xingchen: "You can leave, but you have to crawl through here."
"what?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen's calm expression shattered instantly, replaced by utter astonishment.
He subconsciously followed Ye Xinglan's finger downwards, his gaze landing on her feet clad in white sneakers, before suddenly looking up at the girl's pretty face, which was radiating an air of "it's only natural."
His heart skipped a beat.
Is this girl mentally unstable?
Even if you dislike him because of his status as a "dishonest person", it doesn't have to be this extreme, does it?
She actually wants him to crawl between her legs? No, she's wearing a culotte—doesn't that mean he has to crawl under her skirt?
Are you kidding me!
Lu Xingchen is a respectable person, doesn't he have any pride?
This is an absolute disgrace!
Without a second thought, Lu Xingchen shook his head vigorously, his tone resolute: "No, I won't do it."
"Not doing it?"
Ye Xinglan's lips curled into a very faint smile, and a glint of light suddenly flashed in her dark green eyes, like a hunter who had found its prey.
"Buzz—"
The next second, a bright yellow spirit ring slowly rose from beneath her feet like a full moon, with a faint halo flowing around it, still clearly visible in the sunlight.
(Photo of Ye Xinglan.)
Immediately afterwards, a crisp humming sound rang out, and a long sword appeared out of thin air in her hand.
The sword was a bright golden yellow, with a long and sharp blade. The spine of the sword seemed to be inlaid with countless tiny stars, their light flickering. Even in the bright daylight, it was still dazzling and so eye-catching that people couldn't take their eyes off it.
"Now, you only have two choices."
Ye Xinglan gripped her longsword, the tip pointing diagonally at the ground, her voice filled with intense fighting spirit as she said, word by word, "One, obediently crawl under my skirt. Two, let me beat you up here."
Beat him up, then force him to crawl under your skirt.
Ye Xinglan didn't say the second half of her sentence explicitly, but the provocation and certainty in her eyes revealed her true thoughts.
Ye Xinglan herself couldn't explain why, the moment she saw this boy on the forest path, her gaze was so captivated that she couldn't look away, as if drawn by a magnet.
The boy seemed to possess an inexplicable magic that made her want to rush to him, and then—
Then beat him up badly and humiliate him severely!
Even if the other party did nothing, even if the other party seemed gentle and harmless, she still couldn't suppress the inexplicable impulse in her heart.
Because she is a special student admitted to Shrek Academy this year.
She had read Shrek Academy's motto since childhood, and one of it said: "Those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre!"
Since the other party isn't going to cause trouble, she'll take the initiative to provoke it!
Making a young Soul Master crawl under her skirt was the most humiliating and damaging way Ye Xinglan could think of.
After all, which young soul master doesn't have a bit of pride? If word got out that a girl his own age was forcing him to crawl under her skirt, where would she put her face?
Having been humiliated to this extent, how could the other party not be furious and how could they not fight back?
Ye Xinglan tightened her grip on the longsword, her eyes burning with even stronger fighting spirit.
"I----"
Just as Lu Xingchen was about to speak, he suddenly sensed a faint spiritual fluctuation coming from the sky.
This feeling... is it Yunming and Yali? Have they returned?
Lu Xingchen's lips slowly curved into a meaningful smile, and his eyes sharpened.
If that's the case, then—
Lu Xingchen suddenly lowered his shoulders, clenched his fists, and assumed a fighting stance. He looked intently at Ye Xinglan, his voice filled with eager excitement: "Then let's fight!"
Since the other party is so eager to fight, he certainly won't back down.
He's just a one-ring Soul Master.
Today, I'll show you what it means to be terrifyingly powerful!
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