Douluo Continent, my martial soul is a mushroom.

Chapter 99 Farewell, Operation Soul Hunt

Mushroom Tree

Race: Ancient Tree of Life

Category: Life Artifact

ability:

1. Diversification: The mushroom can split into multiple daughter plants. The parent plant can remotely control the behavior of the daughter plants, manage their evolution and transformation, and synchronize their information. The maximum control distance and maximum number of divisions have not been determined. Note: It cannot form an infinite number of hyphae.

2. Elemental Mastery: The primary attribute is Life, with proficiency in the five elements: Light, Water, Thunder, Earth, and Space. It can split into mushroom offspring of the corresponding element. Note: Offspring mushrooms come in different levels.

3. Decomposition and digestion: Breaking down substances to extract energy. Absorption rate is at least 9%. The decomposition limit has not been tested.

4. Light of Life: A special energy ray that accelerates cell division and, upon observation, renews and revitalizes life force. Note: Its essence is a special life energy of high rank, almost unaffected by external forces. It is the core of the third test of the Nine Trials of Life, "Life Force."

(Hidden ability: Life Godhood. Mastering a Godhood makes one a god. One can absorb faith, mental power, etc., and transform them into divine power to wield divine abilities. Discovered independently by Chi Ping, but not disclosed.)

This is the mushroom tree ability that Ikehira, his colleagues, and teachers summarized through experiments.

It's practically a ProMax version of Ikehira!

The deeper they went during the testing, the more surprised everyone became.

Many people have remarked that the mushroom tree truly deserves to be called Ikehira's "child".

This is a case of the student surpassing the teacher!

……

A week later, in the principal's office, Chi Ping was designing a new signal base station.

The mushroom tree's myriad differentiation skills are quite interesting; it can transmit information regardless of distance, with efficiency and the amount of information transmitted far exceeding that of current mycelial networks.

Therefore, Ikehira plans to design a new base station based on the mushroom tree's fruiting body, integrating it into the existing mycelial network. The new base station will not be buried underground, but will be placed in the open, visible to everyone. It will simultaneously function as both a base station and a terminal.

crunch~

"Hirako, Takekiyo and I are leaving!"

Dai Mubai started shouting loudly before he even entered the door.

"So fast?"

Chi Ping put down his pen and looked at Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing who had walked in.

Zhu Zhuqing smiled and said, "It's getting late. There are still a lot of things waiting for us to handle at the royal family. We can't stay too long."

Dai Mubai smiled happily, "Moreover, we've achieved our goal for coming here. Our old classmates and friends are all doing well, so we can continue with the succession ceremony in peace."

Chi Ping nodded.

Parting and reunion are the norm in human life, and he was not unprepared for it.

Previously, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were not the first heirs of the Star Luo Empire, and no one cared if they ran around freely. Now that their status has changed and their power has increased, the constraints they face will naturally be greater.

Chi Ping got up and took out a palm-sized silver square box and a book from his office cabinet.

"I wish you all the best. I don't have anything special here, so these two items are my gifts to you. Of course, this is also the first deal that the academy hopes to make with the Star Luo Empire."

"The book is a basic textbook on soul tools that I wrote, and this is the version that the academy is currently using. The box is a portable space compression device, a technological product that I researched."

After inputting soul power, it can control the stored mycelium to form a spatial seal, compressing the volume of objects. One device can only maintain one seal at a time. The maximum estimate is that it can compress an object of 150 cubic meters into one cubic meter.

This is a sample; you can take it home and experience its effects. If you wish to purchase it later, a contract will be required.

"This is wonderful!" Dai Mubai exclaimed in delight, holding the box with obvious delight. "You just gave it to me like this?"

"certainly."

crunch~

Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, Shui Bing'er, and Flander walked into the office together.

"Huh? Boss Dai, Zhu Qing, you guys are here too?" Ning Rongrong asked in surprise.

Chi Ping asked in confusion, "Is this some kind of gathering I don't know about? Why are you all here?"

"Brother Ping, Xiao Ao and I are going back to the sect."

"Xiao Wu and I are going to complete the mission of the Haotian Sect, and we also need to start preparations for our own sect."

"Bing'er wants to go back to the sect, and I think I should go with her to see her father-in-law."

"We need to find a suitable soul beast for Xiaogang."

The group quickly explained the situation in a few words.

"I see." Chi Ping said with some regret, "Now there are hardly any people left in the academy."

But he quickly adjusted, "It's fine. Everyone has their own things to do, their own dreams to pursue. Shrek Academy welcomes you anytime you want to come back."

Flander's expression was strange. "Xiaoping, I'm the vice dean. How come you're making it sound like I'm never coming back?"

Chi Ping scratched his head. "Are there more people who don't want to leave? Besides, Dean, there's not much you can do at the academy anyway, so you might as well wander around."

Flanders was furious.

Ma Hongjun immediately reassured him, "Teacher, Brother Ping's words may be rough, but they make a good point. You're doing nothing at the academy anyway. You might as well travel around the mainland with Senior Erlong and the Master."

As Shrek Academy became more established, Flander's experience proved insufficient to manage such a large organization. Therefore, starting six years ago, Flander gradually reduced his involvement in academy affairs.

Flanders himself sensed it, but being pointed out by his disciple was like a knife to the heart.

Flander collapsed to the ground and couldn't get up.

Then Ma Hongjun chuckled, "We're all leaving, which is a good thing for you, Ping-ge, isn't it? You and your wife will have more time alone together."

Chi Ping explained palely, "We're not in that kind of relationship..."

"Who do you think it is?" Ma Hongjun teased.

Ikehira was in an even more predicament.

Everyone burst out laughing.

Chi Ping slumped into a chair. "Take out your terminals."

Everyone was puzzled, but they did as instructed, taking out their respective terminals. Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tang San's terminals were newly assigned by Chi Ping; the terminals that had been given out before had their identities revoked and were unusable.

Chi Ping used his mind to communicate with the mycelium of the mushroom tree that was spread under the academy. Eleven mushroom tree offspring appeared in his hand, each with complex brown and silver elemental inscriptions.

Chi Ping controlled the martial spirit mycelium to condense into a physical form, connecting it to each person's terminal. After some manipulation, he opened an interface on the terminal. He then controlled the mycelium to modify the internal inscriptions, finally placing the mushroom-shaped body inside.

After returning the modified terminal to everyone, Chi Ping said, "That's fine."

"Pingzi, what did you do?" Dai Mubai asked curiously.

"An insurance policy."

Chi Ping then said, "Rongrong, Xiaosan, Bing'er, I gave Mubai and the others a portable space compression device and a soul tool textbook before. Would you like a copy?"

Ma Hongjun asked curiously, "What is that?"

So Ikehira explained it again.

"This equipment and teaching materials are only useful to powerful organizations. If you need to purchase more later, you can contact me."

The three people named by Ikehira nodded.

Shui Bing'er said gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Ping."

"You're welcome."

……

The next morning, everyone left Shrek Academy and went their separate ways.

It was still the dean's office when Qian Renxue pushed open the door.

Chi Ping stopped writing, his attention instantly focused, and he tensed his shoulders and back, ready to teleport away at any moment.

There was no way around it; her previous actions had cast a deep shadow over him.

Although it was beautiful, it left me with lingering fear.

Qian Renxue found Chi Ping's wary demeanor both amusing and exasperating.

"Do you hate me that much?"

Chi Ping remained silent.

My feelings are complicated.

Qian Renxue approached the desk step by step from the doorway, and Chi Ping's heart pounded with each step.

Just as Chi Ping was about to activate his teleportation ability, Qian Renxue stopped.

She looked at Chi Ping, her eyes practically screaming "I like you."

The beauty was deeply moved, and Chi Ping turned his head away, not daring to look.

Qian Renxue continued to approach, and Chi Ping noticed her movements, immediately preparing to teleport.

"How dare you!" she roared.

Chi Ping was startled.

This was the first time Qian Renxue had ever been angry since they met. He instinctively turned his head and stood up, wanting to apologize and comfort her.

Qian Renxue seized the opportunity and threw herself into Chi Ping's arms.

She said in a muffled voice, "I'm leaving."

The gloomy mood almost solidified into a tangible form.

Chi Ping's heart skipped a beat.

Qian Renxue took a step back, grabbed Chi Ping's head with both hands, and forced Chi Ping to look into her eyes.

She bit her lip. "Chi Ping, I love you. For you, I've abandoned my dignity and done many things I never dared to dream of before, but I can't keep doing this forever."

Chi Ping looked into Qian Renxue's eyes.

Some say the eyes are the windows to the soul, that you can see into a person's heart through their eyes. Chi Ping had always thought this was a joke, but now he felt it too.

He couldn't discern any emotion in Qian Renxue's eyes; he only saw the bloodshot in the girl's sclera and the moisture in the corners of her eyes.

She was really heartbroken...

Qian Renxue blinked, her voice rising, "I am the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, and the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, who will soon ascend the throne. In this world, there is nothing I cannot obtain if I desire it. I can set aside my dignity for you, but if I don't receive a response, I will stop at nothing to snatch you away!"

With her arms outstretched, Qian Renxue wrapped her arms around Chi Ping's neck and kissed his lips once again.

Like an empress conquering new territories, Qian Renxue's emotions are intense and domineering, leaving Chi Ping no room to resist.

"Don't run!"

Between kisses, Qian Renxue growled.

Therefore, Chi Ping did not teleport, leaving Qian Renxue to do as she pleased.

Judging by appearance alone, Qian Renxue is undoubtedly a beauty unparalleled in the world. No one could remain unmoved by the pursuit of such a beauty. Chi Ping is a normal person, and naturally, he too would be tempted.

However, this was not the reason why Ikehira accepted it.

Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu are all stunningly beautiful women, in no way inferior to Qian Renxue, but Chi Ping can ignore them completely.

The reason for this was initially due to age.

Later, it was more due to differences in values.

The concept of equality for all is deeply ingrained in Ikehira's mind; he cannot accept a partner who looks down on ordinary people.

Chi Ping can be friends with people like this because this is the norm in this world, and they have qualities or other factors that he finds appealing.

But he could never be partners with someone like that!

But Qianrenxue is different.

When she befriended Chi Ping under the guise of Xue Qinghe, although there was still a fundamental difference in their thinking, Qian Renxue was willing to change her mind.

Promoting the people's interests, cracking down on the slave trade, reducing taxes to support the people...

All of these actions were enough to move Chi Ping, this "time traveler".

The two are capable of exchanging ideas.

That's the real reason to work together!

Chi Ping wrapped his arms around Qian Renxue's waist, enjoying the warmth in her embrace.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue's actions became even more unrestrained, and her kisses became even more passionate.

however……

"What are you doing!"

Qian Renxue was pushed away by Chi Ping and bumped into the desk.

"What are you trying to do?!"

Chi Ping said angrily.

At the same time, he hurriedly covered his buttocks and moved away.

"You scoundrel!" Chi Ping said, his face flushed.

Qian Renxue smiled sheepishly, "I got excited for a moment, don't mind it."

Then, she retorted firmly, "I'm a woman and I'm not embarrassed, so why are you, a man, shy!"

Chi Ping glared at her. "I admit I have feelings for you too, and I'm not opposed to dating. But that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want! Aren't you leaving? There's a silver box in the cabinet. Take it and get out of here!"

"I don't!"

Qian Renxue's eyes lit up, and she pounced on Chi Ping.

Chi Ping dodged instantly, simultaneously shouting in a fit of rage, "You get the hell out of here!"

Qian Renxue lunged at him again, but Chi Ping continued to dodge.

"Don't go too far!"

"What's excessive? This is the proper pursuit of happiness!"

"You're a girl, you should be more reserved!"

"If I'm going to be reserved, when will you, this blockhead, ever come to your senses!"

After a series of chases and playful fights, Qian Renxue, who still couldn't catch Chi Ping, calmed down.

"Have you calmed down?"

"I've calmed down."

So Chi Ping teleported with Qian Renxue to the mushroom tree canopy on Medicine Mountain.

The scenery here is beautiful, with views stretching for miles around. There are few obstructions, and a cool breeze always blows, which can easily calm a restless heart.

Chi Ping looked at the crazy woman beside him and said irritably, "I agree to date you, but it has to be a gradual process! How can you jump straight to the point without any steps?"

Qian Renxue nestled beside Chi Ping, her face full of happiness. "I was wrong."

"You don't know you're wrong, you just know you can't do anything to me!" Chi Ping said helplessly.

Qian Renxue grinned foolishly.

Chi Ping shook his head and asked, "When are you leaving?"

"In a couple of days. The longer I'm gone, the easier it will be for my double to slip up."

Chi Ping sighed, "I know you have your own plans and ideas, I won't object, but I can't support them either."

Qian Renxue gently touched Chi Ping's cheek and said softly, "I know your pursuits and difficulties. I knew it when you knew my identity but never explained it to your companions and teachers."

Chi Ping silently took Qian Renxue's right hand, and the mushroom tree extended green-gold threads, which intertwined and drew an inscription on her arm.

"What is this?"

"An insurance policy."

……

The night was quiet, with a whistling wind blowing by, and patches of dark clouds obscuring the starlight and moonlight, making the earth appear even darker.

"Enemy attack!"

The piercing roar was so clear in the silent night.

(End of this chapter)