Douluo Jueshi: I Don't Want to Be an Evil Soul Master

Upon hearing this, the other students also stopped.

"You came so quickly?" Ma Rulong's father's eyes lit up and he also looked at Lin Xiao.

"Well, apart from the delay at the border, we didn't stop much along the way."

"Thank you for your help." Although Ma Rulong's father looked down on Lin Xiao's suggestion at first, his tone softened a lot when he heard that Lin Xiao had rushed here without rest.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao immediately realized that the person in front of him must have misunderstood something.

After absorbing the 100,000-year-old soul bone, Lin Xiao's soul power level only increased by one level. The additional soul power did not disappear, but made the soul power in his body more powerful.

Although he still had a long way to go before he could condense his soul core and reach the state of endless soul power, he had made great progress compared to before. Simply using a flying soul guide to rush to the Xingluo Empire was not enough for him to stop and rest.

However, Lin Xiao had no intention of explaining. He nodded and followed the people from the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy into the hotel.

"Teacher Ma, I've brought all the soul guides you requested from the academy. In addition, to ensure everything is safe, I've also brought some other things that the teachers prepared for this Soul Fighting Competition."

In the conference room, Ma Rulong's father took the storage soul guide from Lin Xiao and glanced at him. "Where is the soul guide that Director Lin told me about before?"

"I brought it with me, too. Teacher Ma has already seen it. For our students, it only takes one night to fully master it." Lin Xiao said, turning his head to glance at the others, pausing for a moment on one student. "Also, be careful when using the invincibility shield. The invincibility shield is not truly invincible."

As they were talking, there was a knock on the door outside the conference room, interrupting their conversation.

The door was opened, and the person outside took a look at the situation in the room, and his expression changed subtly.

"Excuse me everyone, I'm the auctioneer from the Starlight Auction House, and I'd like to invite you all to participate in the top auction tonight."

"Auctions of this caliber only occur once or twice a year, and only the most distinguished guests are invited. I believe you will all gain something from it."

Chapter 138 Secret Investigation

After the words fell, everyone looked at Ma Rulong's father.

After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "Leave the invitation, we will consider it."

"Then I won't bother you anymore. Starlight Auction House awaits your presence." The auctioneer kept smiling as he left the invitation and slowly retreated.

"What exactly is the Xingluo Empire planning?" Someone asked.

"Perhaps they just want to take advantage of the excitement of the Douluo Tournament to attract more customers." Ma Rulong shook his head. "Even if we are not on good terms with the Xingluo Empire, they shouldn't do anything tricky during the Douluo Tournament."

"Then do you want to go and have a look?"

"Let's go take a look. Since it's prepared for the teams participating in the Fighting Spirit Tournament, there might be something we're interested in. We can also take a look at what other people have photographed."

After everyone agreed, Ma Rulong stepped forward and picked up the invitation to the Starlight Auction House. He suddenly paused and looked at Lin Xiao, "Senior Lin, do you want to come with us?"

Lin Xiao smiled at this, somewhat understanding why the auctioneer had such a strange expression. "I just came here today, so there shouldn't be an invitation for me in there, right?"

Ma Rulong shook his head. "I think the people at the Starlight Auction House should have noticed it just now. Even if there was no invitation, they wouldn't stop you."

"It's okay. I don't want anything. I've been on such a long journey, so I'll stay and rest for a while."

Lin Xiao didn't care about this matter and continued to discuss the soul guides prepared for the Soul Fighting Competition. It was not until night fell and everyone left the hotel that he walked into the corridor and looked at the lights on the street outside.

Lin Xiao knew better than anyone else in the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy what would appear at tonight's auction, and he was sure that the item would definitely be bought by Xiao Hongchen.

After all, the finale of tonight's auction was originally prepared for the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy or the Sun-Moon Empire.

He has other things to do.

All the contestants who were able to live on the top floor of the Star Emperor Hotel received invitations from the Starlight Auction House. At this time, the corridor was quiet and no one from other academies could be seen.

Lin Xiao returned to his room and opened the window. He then took out a small soul guide from somewhere. After Lin Xiao pressed the button on it, a figure quietly appeared in the room in just a moment.

"I've met the fifth elder."

Wanhun Douluo glanced at Lin Xiao, who was lowering his head, and studied him for a long time before slowly speaking, "I heard from the sect that a disciple is cooperating with me. I didn't expect it to be you."

"No need to be polite."

"Yes." Lin Xiao was a little surprised when he looked at Wanhun Douluo.

There are many experts in Shrek Academy. When he left the Sun-Moon Empire, the news of Zhongli Wu had not yet come back. Nangong Wan asked him to cooperate with the people of the Star Luo Empire to search for the trace of the Saint from the Fighting Spirit Competition.

Now it seems that the elder sent to the Star Luo Empire by the Holy Spirit Cult is none other than the Ten Thousand Souls Douluo in front of him.

"Since you're here, you should know about the Saint. Have you found out anything?"

Wanhun Douluo slowly sat aside, his entire face hidden under the black cloak.

"Elder, I watched the Shrek Academy competition today and didn't see anyone who fits the bill. If the Saint is really going to appear here, she must be among the official contestants who haven't made a move yet."

Although he was certain that the Saint that the Holy Spirit Church was looking for was here, as a person who had just arrived in Xingluo City, Lin Xiaoben should not have been clear about it and could only make some speculations.

"Yes." Wanhun Douluo nodded, "Is this the residence of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy?"

"Exactly."

"Where is Shrek Academy?"

Lin Xiao glanced at the room next to him and said, "They also live on the top floor, their room is right next to it."

Wanhun Douluo looked in the direction Lin Xiao pointed, and suddenly closed his eyes. A layer of gray mist slowly rose from his body, enveloping him.

Lin Xiao could see clearly that a number of wronged souls were emerging from the mist, passing through the wall and floating towards the room on the side.

He didn't look at them for long, just pretending that he couldn't see these wronged souls, and stood quietly aside. It was not until a moment later that Wanhun Douluo slowly shook his head.

"I didn't find any traces of the Saint. Either she's not here, or she wouldn't have left much of a trace when she wasn't attacking."

Wanhun Douluo said, and suddenly looked up at Lin Xiao, "It just so happens that the people from Shrek Academy are out tonight. You should find a way to get their people to take action and confirm whether the Saint Girl is among them."

Lin Xiao's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this, but his mind was filled with thoughts.

Let the people from Shrek Academy take action?

The previous incident with the Hand of Death would probably make Xuan Zi feel apprehensive for a while. It looked like it was just a group of students and a teacher with low cultivation. Perhaps if they made a move, they would see Xuan Zi appear in front of them.

Although Sleepy Nightmare Douluo died in his hands, Sleepy Nightmare Douluo was not very powerful among the Titled Douluo. He did not think that he could gain any advantage from the hands of the 98th-level Super Douluo.

"What's the matter? Are you having any trouble?" Wanhun Douluo's voice became low.

"Replying to the elder, if we act rashly, it might alert Shrek Academy. If the Saint Girl is really here, once her whereabouts are exposed and the teachers from their academy appear, it will be even more difficult to take action."

Wanhun Douluo fell silent upon hearing this. "You do have a point. No wonder Old Eight is so optimistic about you. So, what do you think is the best approach?"

Lin Xiao also thought for a moment, "Elder, I wonder if you have watched today's game?"

"No." Wanhun Douluo shook his head. "What do you mean?"

"Replying to the elder, during today's competition, a Shrek Academy disciple revealed a hint of the aura of a hundred thousand year old soul beast." Lin Xiao's voice gradually slowed down. "I see how they are so young, how could they have such a thing? Maybe it's a hundred thousand year old soul beast..."

"really?"

Before Lin Xiao could finish, Wanhun Douluo interrupted him in an excited tone.

Lin Xiao paused slightly, not quite understanding how Wanhun Douluo had cultivated to the Titled Douluo realm. Wasn't what he said obviously false?

"Of course not." Lin Xiao suppressed his thoughts and shook his head calmly, "But it could be true. Any soul master would naturally be interested in a hundred thousand year soul beast. Why would we have to do it ourselves to test it?"

Lin Xiao said this while looking at Wanhun Douluo's expression.

He always felt that Ten Thousand Souls Douluo was different from Sleepy Nightmare Douluo, and was less shrewd. If he was still asked to take action, it would not be too late to wait until the others lured Xuan Zi away because of the matter of the 100,000-year soul beast and then take action to test him.

Fortunately, Wanhun Douluo didn't think too much about it. He just nodded and said, "Just do as you say."

Chapter 139 Temporary Workers

"I'm going back first. Keep an eye on Shrek Academy's movements. If there's any trace of the Saint, contact me immediately."

Wanhun Douluo stood up and walked to the window.

"Yes, elder."

Lin Xiao replied, and when he looked up, the Ten Thousand Souls Douluo was no longer in the room, and he breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that the Ten Thousand Souls Douluo would come up with something else.

He knew in his heart that Xuan Zi was watching every move of the Shrek Academy group at this moment. If he acted rashly, he would only fall into his hands. Even if he really wanted to take action, he would have to wait for Zhongli Wu to arrive.

Fortunately, Wanhun Douluo listened to his advice and prepared to spread the news. The spread of news takes time, and by that time, Ma Xiaotao might have already entered the arena. As long as she reveals a hint of evil fire, he won't need to worry about the rest.

After a delay of some time, the group from the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy returned to their residence not long after.

"Where is Teacher Ma?" In the corridor, Lin Xiao looked at everyone with subtle expressions.

"There is an urgent matter that needs to be handled by Teacher Ma, so I asked them to go back first." The person who answered him was not the team leader Ma Rulong, but Xiao Hongchen.

Lin Xiao did not hesitate to send the teacher in charge of the Soul Fighting Competition back. He was already clear that Xiao Hongchen probably bought the last item as he remembered, the embryo of the "hundred thousand year" soul beast.

After all, there are not many people who can compare with Mingdetang in financial resources.

Lin Xiao did not continue to ask, because the less you know about some things, the better.

"With the two teachers away, how do you plan the subsequent competitions?"

"They should be back soon." Ma Rulong said, raising his hand and revealing a storage soul guide. "Father left all the soul guides here. The competition schedule has been determined. We won't encounter Shrek Academy, but we won't have any problem dealing with other academies."

"I think with Shrek Academy's lineup this year, we can easily defeat them even if we meet them."

Someone suddenly spoke up, and Ma Rulong's expression changed instantly. He glanced back and said, "Don't underestimate the enemy. Have you forgotten what happened on the first day? There are still three people from Shrek Academy who haven't shown up yet. I guess they are their regular players. They still have hidden strengths."

Ma Rulong suddenly turned around and looked at Lin Xiao, "Senior Lin, why don't you come with us? After we go on stage, you can give these younger students some pointers."

"Sure, but I can't say I can give you any guidance. If there's anything you don't understand during the game, we can discuss it together." Lin Xiao glanced at it and nodded slightly. "Go back and rest. If you lose the next elimination round, you won't be able to compete in the next round."

As the competition progressed, more and more academies were eliminated, and the Xingluo Empire also opened more spectator seats. Every day before the competition started, the crowds of spectators would surround the arena.

The news from the auction was still leaked. After all, it was the embryo of a 100,000-year-old soul beast, and it was the first time it appeared in the tens of thousands of years of history of Douluo Continent.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy's group seemed to have been specifically instructed not to reveal who ultimately won the auction item. Lin Xiao was happy with this and didn't inquire. He simply led them to the Douluo Competition's preparation area.

In the preparation area for the Soul Fighting Competition, when Lin Xiao was sitting at the front of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, Wang Yan, who was not far away, was obviously stunned for a moment.

Lin Xiao's eyes swept over the three regular players of Shrek Academy. After seeing Wang Yan, he smiled and nodded. Wang Yan subconsciously returned the greeting, but the puzzled look on his face did not diminish at all.

"Teacher Wang, what's wrong?" Dai Yuheng, who was standing by, noticed that Wang Yan looked unhappy and came closer to ask.

"You've been recovering from your injuries these past few days, so you don't know the members of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy yet. I've never seen that person in their team before."

"Could it be the player who hasn't made a move like us?" Dai Yuheng turned his head slightly to take a look.

"Probably not." Wang Yan shook his head. "The contestants for the Fighting Spirit Tournament have registered in advance. Their fourteen main and reserve players have all appeared. The Xingluo Empire will not agree to a last-minute player replacement."

"Could it be the team leader? He looks a little too young." Dai Yuheng continued to guess based on Wang Yan's words.