Flander said, "Since Ao Tian died in there, how could there be no soul tool left behind? Don't tell me his storage-type soul tool was poor quality and got burned to ashes by that soul beast's flames?"
The Master frowned. "That's possible. But there are two other possibilities. One—he simply didn't bring a soul tool out today. Two—he didn't die at all and escaped before the soul beast attacked."
The moment he finished, Dugu Bo spoke. "That brat couldn't have escaped. From the moment that soul beast appeared, my spiritual power locked onto this entire courtyard. No one left."
The Master shook his head and sighed. "Then his soul tool was destroyed, or he didn't bring it. The first is more likely. Soul masters who own soul tools never go out without them. And considering how many valuables he had, he should've definitely kept them on him."
"Ah… what a wasted trip." Flander sighed.
Dugu Bo sneered. "I think you two tried to steal a chicken and ended up losing the rice. You claimed you were here for revenge, but turns out you were after the man's soul tool. Then you got beaten half-dead by that beast. You really deserved it."
The Shrek group glared at Dugu Bo.
The Master quickly said, "Senior Dugu's lesson is correct. Let's go back first and find healing-type soul masters."
His crotch was still throbbing in intense pain. That place was a man's lifeline—if it wasn't treated fast, it might really be ruined.
Hearing him say that, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun all instinctively covered their crotches with miserable expressions.
The Master said, "Erlong, go borrow a carriage."
Liu Erlong found the soldier captain and asked for a carriage. Since the man seemed very respectful toward Dugu Bo, he agreed without hesitation.
Dugu Bo said, "Take me to your academy as well. Help treat my injuries."
"Of course, no problem!" The Master replied with a quick smile.
For Dugu Bo to take the initiative to ask for help—this meant their relationship had taken another step forward.
If Shrek Academy could form goodwill with this Poison Douluo, they'd have a mighty backer.
Liu Erlong carried the heavily injured Master and the others onto a spacious carriage, then rode at the front.
Inside the carriage, Flander asked, "Xiao Gang, I don't think this is simple. Why would that soul beast appear only at the prince's residence? And it even killed the prince."
The Master's eyes shimmered with insight. "I believe the soul beast came for revenge. Think about it—despite having such high intelligence, it didn't attack anywhere else. It appeared solely at the prince's mansion. So eight or nine out of ten, it came specifically for revenge."
After speaking, the Master turned to Dugu Bo with a respectful look. "Senior Dugu, has Prince Xuexing ever offended any soul beast?"
Dugu Bo replied flatly, "How should I know? And who hasn't offended soul beasts before? You've got plenty of soul beast lives on your hands yourselves."
The Master's face stiffened in embarrassment.
Zhao Wuji then said, "That soul beast's strength was terrifying. Facing it felt the same as when I encountered the Titan Giant Ape back then. I've never seen a soul beast like this."
Flander asked, "Xiao Gang, you're the one with the most research on soul beasts. You were close to it—did you notice anything?"
The Master revealed a confident smile. "It had many strange traits, but from those dragon scales all over its body, I can conclude it's a dragon-type soul beast—possessing dragon bloodline."
"Dragon-type soul beast?" Zhao Wuji exclaimed.
Dragon-type soul beasts—also called sub-dragon soul beasts—were among the strongest categories. Even a trace of dragon blood made them superior to most other soul beasts.
The Master continued, "Its soul ring would've been perfect for a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul master. Sadly, its strength is too overwhelming. Ordinary Titled Douluo wouldn't be able to hunt it."
Just as they left the prince's residence, the ground suddenly trembled.
Dugu Bo said, "The Royal Knight Regiment is here."
Dai Mubai said, "I heard the Royal Knight Regiment of Heaven Dou Empire is the strongest military unit—controlled by Xue Ye himself."
The Master said, "Given how the soul beast soared right above the prince's mansion, the entire Heaven Dou City must've seen it. It's not strange for His Majesty to send the knights."
He added, "We're lucky to escape with our lives. I believe the soul beast isn't naturally bloodthirsty. It was my words that provoked it, which is why it attacked us."
Flander, Liu Erlong, and Zhao Wuji didn't blame him, but the three youngsters stared at the Master with deeply resentful faces.
If the Master hadn't run his mouth, their crotches wouldn't be suffering this torment. Even after eating Oscar's Big Recovery Sausage, the pain still wouldn't fade.
Flander said, "Mubai, Ao Tian is dead. You don't have to aim at surpassing him anymore. But you must not slack off. One year from now, Shrek Academy will depend on you during the Soul Master Competition."
Dai Mubai clenched his fist tightly. "Shame I didn't kill him myself. Being killed by a soul beast is too cheap for him."
"Mubai, keep your mindset steady," the Master reminded.
Only then did Dai Mubai relax. "I will continue training hard."
The Master nodded. "The prince and the royal heir are dead. Chaos will likely spread across Heaven Dou City. His Majesty will surely order the knights to search for the soul beast."
Dugu Bo let out a cold laugh. "Search? What good is that? Even I couldn't beat it. Unless they send a million troops, who can deal with that beast?"
The Master smiled mysteriously. "Not necessarily. Did you forget Heaven Dou Royal Family's ties with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect… Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo!" Zhao Wuji exclaimed.
Everyone immediately understood the Master's intention.
Even the usually arrogant Dugu Bo showed a bit of respect at that.
The Master smiled. "Correct. Legend says Sword Douluo has reached Rank 96 Super Douluo, the strongest offense-type Titled Douluo. His Seven Kill Sword makes him unmatched in attack. Dealing with that soul beast should be no problem. And Bone Douluo is Rank 95 with extraordinary defense. If the two join hands, that soul beast has no chance. Given the royal family's relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, if the soul beast hasn't left the city, His Majesty will surely seek their help."
Dugu Bo nodded. "That soul beast is strong, but against Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo together, the result is guaranteed."
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect… the Master's gaze flickered.
Tang San was his disciple—and Tang Hao's son. With Tang Hao and Spirit Hall at odds, the Master hoped Tang San would build connections with strong factions.
His ideal targets were two: the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Getting Tang San close to the royal family wasn't urgent. But right now was the perfect chance to form ties with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
He recalled Tang San's concealed weapons—swift, lethal, unpredictable.
They were an ideal match for the support-type soul masters of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
In the Master's mind, it wouldn't be difficult for Tang San to win their favor.
He also heard that the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, was Ning Fengzhi's disciple.
If Tang San could befriend Ning Fengzhi, earning the royal family's goodwill would be easy.
Thinking of this, the Master smiled, his plan already forming in his heart.
This soul beast invasion of Heaven Dou City was a perfect catalyst.
And if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's two Titled Douluo actually captured the soul beast, the Master might even get the chance to research it himself.
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