Chapter 37: Xiao Jue Apparently Evolving? Going Out to Train

Shrek Academy, the sun had already fully risen, and many farmers were up early, lighting their stoves to cook.

Xiao Xian was at Fulangde's residence, found him; he had just finished washing up and was about to go to the cafeteria for a meal.

"Senior Master, my martial soul seems to be showing a tendency to evolve again," Xiao Xian released Xiao Jue, pointing at the hair on its body.

Due to Purple Radiance Soul Power, Xiao Jue had grown a bit stronger during this period, its draconic aura becoming heavier, and the purple long hair had become much sparser.

Fulangde set down the towel, put on crystal glasses, and looked at Xiao Jue intently, a hint of surprise on his face.

"Indeed, the faint sub‑dragon pressure that was there has become richer."

He stepped closer, stroked Xiao Jue's back, "The hair fell off, but the skin is harder now; it's all trending toward a scale‑like armor."

"Could it be that the remodeling after absorbing the soul ring hasn't finished? That shouldn't happen."

Fulangde looked a little baffled.

Xiao Xian promptly withdrew Xiao Jue and said, "Senior Master, I want to go out to train for a while. I feel Xiao Jue has been a bit restless lately; I want to wander, see if I can find an opportunity and a suitable environment to let it advance further."

"I can also go find the teacher and tell him about my breakthrough."

Fulangde was startled, thought for a moment, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, "When will you return?"

"Together with the teacher and the others. I also have a junior brother with Innate Full Soul Power; the teacher will definitely bring him to register at Shrek," Xiao Xian answered truthfully.

Fulangde raised an eyebrow and instantly agreed.

"……"

Leaving Fulangde's residence, Xiao Xian visited the other teachers one by one, telling them that because of his martial soul, he was about to go out for training.

He also informed Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai.

As for Oscar, he had told him back when the morning training ended and they returned to the dormitory.

Ma Hongjun was clearly a bit envious, envying Xiao Xian's ability to venture out alone; he could only wander around Suotuo City, which, though large, had grown stale to him.

What a dazzling world, captivating the eyes.

Dai Mubai felt somewhat conflicted; his martial soul seemed to be showing signs of evolution…

Before, he couldn't deal with Xiao Jue; if it truly succeeded, wouldn't he later be beaten down by a dog?

"Then when you return, we must spar once!" Dai Mubai said, a bit helpless.

During this period, Xiao Xian tormented his meridians every day, hardly having any good moments.

Seeing him collapsed like a dead dog, Dai Mubai couldn't even utter the word "spar."

There's nothing to do; cultivation comes first, and he had little to say.

But just when it seemed almost done, he now wants to go out to train again?

"Definitely, definitely," Xiao Xian said with a smile, nodding.

"……"

After packing his luggage, Xiao Xian changed into a Black Robe and set off running.

Although Xiao Jue had grown stronger, there was truly no evolutionary trend; it was merely Xiao Xian's excuse.

Fulangde secretly followed Xiao Xian for a while.

Because of Sunlight Spores, Xiao Xian discovered him early on.

During this time, in the academy, he occasionally tested Xiao Jue; the First Soul Technique was used very frequently, and Slake was stained with countless Sunlight Spores in almost every corner.

The test results were encouraging; the Sunlight Spores manifested by Purple Radiance Soul Power were not only stronger.

In an idle state, they could survive two days longer.

Until two or three days later.

Xiao Xian hurried along while letting Xiao Jue run wildly, as if truly restless, and only when they were fully over two hundred kilometers away from Suotuo City did he sense that Fulangde had vanished.

Fortunately, Fulangde had only followed for two or three days.

If it had been more than five days, Xiao Xian would have been completely unable to sense him.

"Let's go, hurry up," Xiao Xian patted Xiao Jue's big head, leapt, and landed on Xiao Jue's broad, thick back.

A nearly three‑meter‑tall dragon dog, about the size of a horse, makes a more than adequate mount.

Xiao Xian's goal had always been clear — the Ten‑thousand‑year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone. Xiao Jue's evolutionary path is the Radiant Sacred Dragon, whose ultimate form is naturally the Radiant Dragon King. Legend says the Radiant Dragon King, besides wielding light and prayer, also controls life and creation, responsible for the dragon race's propagation.

Life and creation — this soul bone still fits Xiao Jue fairly well; even if he doesn't absorb it, he must find a way to obtain it.

The Ten‑thousand‑year Blue Silver Emperor possesses life so powerful it is near‑immortal; no matter how severe the damage, it can leave a "seed" to await rebirth.

Its terrifying ten‑thousand‑year cultivation brings a qualitative change that can nullify anything.

This year's cultivation, though it included Sugar Beans, sausages, medicinal baths, and the Profound Heaven Skill,

still couldn't avoid hidden injuries to the body.

During this month's meridian reshaping process, he discovered countless tiny cracks.

If he could, without absorbing it, simply use this soul bone to clear the hidden injuries, that would be ideal.

But if not, he'll have to think of a way.

He must ensure he is in peak condition when entering that Medicine Garden, receiving gifts from the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King; he doesn't know whether Xiao Jue can handle them.

"……"

Night deepened, and Xiao Xian lay in a tent in the wilderness, pulling out a tiny map and studying it carefully.

A pond, a waterfall twenty meters wide and two hundred meters high, deep mountains, near Shenghun Village.

Six years ago, when he first arrived in Nuoding City, Xiao Xian obtained nearby maps, examined them carefully, and after several confirmations, he marked a location whose authenticity was uncertain.

Having firmly memorized the location, Xiao Xian clenched the map in his palm, soul power surged, and he easily crushed it into fragments.

He opened the tent and tossed the fragments into the fire outside.

Watching the flickering campfire, Xiao Xian showed no expression, yet his complexion seemed unsettled and very complex.

"……"

Counting the time, Xiao Xian first went north; when he was near Barak City, he turned east, entered Fasnu Province, and then plunged into a mountain range.

Xiao Jue's pace is still fairly fast, and can use Violent Step; whatever the terrain, it's almost as if walking on flat ground, even in the mountains the speed is not greatly reduced.

The sun is blazing.

Xiao Xian leans against a small tree, a stalk of Blue Silver Grass held in his mouth, beside him a gently flowing stream, and from time to time fish can be seen leaping.

They had long ago changed into an outfit of the Spirit Hall, put on a mask, and also long ago retrieved Xiao Jue, who hadn't been used for many days.

When the breeze blew, a distinctive scent spread from Xiao Xian's whole body toward the distance. It was a strong aroma of Blue Silver Grass—their clothing had been soaked in the juice extracted from Blue Silver Grass for a long time.

Blue Silver Grass is undoubtedly the most common plant on the Douluo Continent; using it to mask one's aura is fairly suitable.

"Counting the time, it's about right, isn't it? Little San should be close to Suotuo City; in two days it'll be the registration day."

"If the coincidence is enough, maybe they'd clash with Dai Mubai again, but that's probably impossible now."

"Little San's first long journey, Tang Hao will inevitably follow, especially since they have a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast at their side."

Sitting under the tree, they retract the Blue Silver Grass from their mouth into the Soul Guide Device.

After Xiao Xian is certain that an accident is unlikely, they finally decide to set out.

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