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While Ma Hongjun and the twin sisters were constructing clothes, they were fighting. Meanwhile,
Dai Mubai and Xiang Chengxian's relationship was rapidly warming up. Whether due to similar past experiences or their spirit fusion, their relationship was very harmonious, almost like hitting it off on their first blind date.
When discussing Dai Mubai Academy, Dai Mubai shamelessly invited Xiang Chengxian to join Shrek Academy.
Most of the Xiang family's disciples didn't stay in the academy for long because their spirits were powerful, and their tempers were volatile. They were basically either causing trouble or on their way to cause trouble. They even dared to hit teachers.
They were the bad students and bullies of the academy.
Therefore, it was considered good if a Xiang family member could graduate from the junior spirit master academy; most were forcibly expelled.
Xiang Chengxian's ability to persist to the advanced spirit master academy made him the most educated member of the Xiang family.
Therefore, the Xiang family established a special group of teachers and elders to teach the younger disciples.
However, Xiang Chengxian was clearly at odds with her family. After dropping out of school, she didn't return to study with them but instead started her own business, seemingly aiming to establish her own family.
Therefore, calling her a capable and strong woman is no exaggeration.
"Go to your academy? I have a bad temper and sometimes can't control myself, easily causing trouble. Going to your academy would only bring me trouble,"
Xiang Chengxian didn't directly refuse. In fact, the Soul Master academy in this world is even more important than the universities and other educational institutions Ma Hongjun used to attend.
Soul Masters will always be the mainstream in this world. Even if Xiang Chengxian's business is successful, without strong backing, she still can't grow to a large and powerful position.
So, if she could continue her studies, she would certainly be willing. After all, having someone to teach her, someone to help her acquire Soul Rings, and teammates to fight alongside are all great aids to a Soul Master's growth.
"You don't need to worry about that at all. You may not have heard of Shrek Academy, but with your temper and strength, it's no problem at all. I'm more worried about you getting beaten up.
As for the teachers, they're all at the Soul Emperor level or above. We're basically the ones getting beaten up. There are three students in total right now. You've seen Ma Hongjun and me. You don't need to worry about the other one at all. He's just a little puppy. As long as you don't have the heart to hurt him, he'll only lick you and definitely won't dare to bite you."
Xiang Chengxian had indeed never heard of Shrek Academy, but Dai Mubai's words piqued his interest.
"Is your academy far away?
And I don't even know if your dean would be willing to accept me.
I still have a hotel to manage, and now I'm reopening my clothing store. I'm worried I won't have much time to attend classes."
Dai Mubai thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Our academy isn't far from here. It's the first village outside the south gate of Soto City. If you use your martial spirit to travel, it's very fast. It won't take half a day.
Your talent barely meets the academy's requirements, and your martial spirit has a slight mutation, making it stronger than the ordinary Black Tiger martial spirit. From your aptitude perspective, there's absolutely no problem. Knowing the dean as I do, he shouldn't refuse.
You can also take care of your hotel and clothing store." "We'll be coming to Soto City often.
You're the boss, so just focus on the big picture; you can delegate the rest to your subordinates.
Classes are very casual. Those old men prefer quiet and are quite lazy; they're not very proactive in class. Basically, if you have any questions, just ask the teacher.
Also, our academy is very poor. You have gold soul coins; you can sponsor the academy with them. I believe the dean will be very happy.
If your hotel or clothing store encounters any difficulties, our academy can also provide assistance!
After all, these are businesses that are no longer owned by the Xiang family."
Dai Mubai actively analyzed all aspects of the situation for Xiang Chengxian, completely dispelling her concerns.
Xiang Chengxian agreed, waiting for Dai Mubai to return to the academy and inform the dean. If the dean agreed, everything would be settled. Following
Dai Mubai's explanation, Xiang Chengxian understood the benefits. Putting all that aside, she was actually quite lonely; she also wanted to have her own soul master partners.
Her talent and strength were top-tier at the Barak Royal Academy, but Dai Mubai said he barely met their requirements, which surprised her greatly. However, thinking of the monstrous Ma Hongjun, she felt it wasn't so surprising after all. Most importantly,
it was Dai Mubai; this young man had stirred her heart. Besides their harmonious relationship, there was also the attraction of Spirit Fusion.
Spirit Fusion was an incredibly special, rare, and powerful phenomenon.
Perhaps this truly was fate!
Staying at the Rose Hotel for another day, Xiang Chengxian began searching for clothing shops, tailors, factories, and so on.
Dai Mubai, having nothing else to do, volunteered to accompany Xiang Chengxian, offering to invest gold spirit coins and become her business partner. Xiang Chengxian agreed, and so the two now shamelessly coexisted as partners.
Ma Hongjun's task was to accompany the Shuang'er sisters in designing clothes, and when they got tired, they would release their "evil fire" to exercise, balancing work and rest.
The flowing, wide-sleeved fairy dress and the colorful fairy gown are high-end and sophisticated, requiring fine materials to create high-end clothing.
With the high-end market established, Ma Hongjun continues to combine the characteristics of Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) with styles catering to the mid-to-low-end consumer group, including martial arts and lifestyle themes.
The clothing store's business is progressing smoothly, and it won't be long before it officially opens.
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In the evening, in a secluded grove outside Soto City, a place rarely visited by passersby,
Ma Hongjun, Xiang Chengxian, and Dai Mubai arrived.
"A Soul Fusion Skill isn't simply one plus one equals two. Even two identical Souls may not be able to possess a Soul Fusion Skill, because it requires complementarity and perfect coordination. When a Soul Fusion Skill is created, its power transcends the levels of the two Soul Masters!
I'm certain our Souls can fuse, but I don't know what it will look like afterward. There's no precedent, and every Soul Fusion is fraught with risk, requiring careful exploration.
Besides the attraction between the Souls, Soul Fusion also requires absolute trust between the two Soul Masters. A slight misstep can lead to a backlash, endangering both of them,"
Dai Mubai said, glancing at Xiang Chengxian. His family, having inherited the Netherworld White Tiger Soul Fusion Skill from the Zhu family, had been taught related knowledge since childhood.
He was also filled with anticipation for Xiang Chengxian's Black Tiger Soul. If the fusion was successful, it would be a significant discovery, of great importance to the family.
"I believe in you!"
Xiang Chengxian looked at Dai Mubai and said firmly.
"Alright, then let's begin.
Hongjun, you observe from the side, watch the progress of our spirit fusion, and prevent passersby from interfering.
The power after spirit fusion is very strong, so be careful and stay away."
Ma Hongjun nodded solemnly, responded, and stood far to the side.
"During the spirit fusion process, don't make any unnecessary movements, just follow my rhythm.
Now, begin releasing your spirits!"
Ma Hongjun watched from afar as two tigers, one black and one white, possessed her. Dai Mubai's white tiger began to swell, even larger than usual.
Ma Hongjun couldn't hear their conversation, only saw the black and white lights merging together. Xiang Chengxian's black tiger was covered in black evil energy, its body shimmering, appearing almost transparent.
Xiang Chengxian began to arch her body, and Dai Mubai's enormous white tiger form merged into her from behind.
The posture of the two tigers made Ma Hongjun's mind wander.
However, the black tiger became a transparent phantom, and the white tiger quickly merged with her.
A pure white aura clashed with, yet merged with, the black aura of malevolence, creating a soaring, black-and-white hue.
But…
Ma Hongjun felt something was off about this style. How did the fusion of the malevolent, demonic, and holy black and white tigers become…
"Holy crap, a giant panda!"
Truly, the ultimate in demonic and wickedness—and the ultimate in cuteness!