Chapter 147: My brother-in-law is definitely better than him【5K】

Then let's do as Wu Lin said.

I will convene the Sea God Pavilion meeting later just as said, Dean Xianlin'er will continue to lead the Soul Guide Department, and that good-for-nothing Qian Duoduo who doesn't respect his elders can be suspended.

Yan Shaozhe spoke with a smile, looking at Tang Wulin before him, feeling extremely satisfied and relaxed.

The problem that had been giving me a headache in my heart—hasn't it been solved now?

"Dean Yan, actually regarding the development of the Soul Guide Department, I have some suggestions: if things continue as they are now, Shrek's closed-door development will actually find it hard to make significant progress..."

"Not to mention surpassing the Sun and Moon Continent, even trying to catch up in distance is difficult; moreover, the Sun and Moon Continent's soul guide devices are absolutely ahead of ours by an era, and the gap will only keep widening."

Hearing these words, Yan Shaozhe visibly fell into contemplation, then immediately showed a bitter smile—how could he not know these things?

One relies on soul guide devices to build a fortune, creating the national uniform for soul guide masters; what can Shrek use to surpass them? Simply keeping up with the times is already progress.

"Nowadays, the Sun and Moon Empire's soul guide device technology is rich and unrivaled, while Shrek, as the continent's foremost academy..."

"Dean Yan, I think if possible, we could instead exchange with the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy." Tang Wulin added again.

This is exactly the exchange student plan mentioned in the original work after this incident; I'm merely proposing this concept in advance to the other side, and as for whether it will succeed, I actually don't care much.

If it succeeds, that's great—he can go to the Sun and Moon Empire in advance for a check-in.

Of course, if it doesn't succeed, that's fine too, because he can also go there himself in advance, right?

"Exchange student?"

Hearing this, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but feel a sudden stir—this was something he had never considered before, two continental academies exchanging with each other, which is not a bad plan.

Just as Wu Lin said, because the soul guide masters of the Sun and Moon Continent across the ocean are extremely strong, the soul master experts of the Douluo Continent still need to have a slight edge.

If they can learn from each other, although they cannot improve in their respective strengths, they can still achieve considerable breakthroughs in their weaker areas.

As fellow academies, Shrek and the other side engaging in friendly exchange—could there be anything more suitable?

"This matter..."

"I'll later talk with Lin… cough, I mean Dean Xianlin'er and the other elders, but this idea is still very good."

Yan Shaozhe had a smile on his face, speaking with a beaming smile.

"Yes."

Tang Wulin laughed heartily, Dean Yan was also a suave man in his youth.

Wait, why would I use that? "Teacher, can this really work?"

Beside them, Ma Xiaotao curiously looked at the two people before her, unable to help muttering.

Although it sounds highly feasible, who knows what the actual situation will be? Whether the Sun and Moon Academy will agree is still unknown; for such cross-continental exchange, will the academy side really agree?

"You don't need to worry about this, Xiaotao."

"As the instructor, being the head of the academy, as long as I have this intention, it's basically half done."

"But if I'm unwilling… then unless your master's ancestor personally tells me, no one else should even try to persuade me."

Yan Shaozhe spoke with a smile on his face, and while speaking, his gaze involuntarily swept over Tang Wulin, full of admiration.

Look, this is my excellent disciple-in-law.

Not only is his talent and ability outstanding, he also keeps giving me advice...

Wait a moment, this strength!

"Huh?"

"Wu Lin, when did you become a Soul Emperor!"

Feeling the powerful strength within Tang Wulin's body, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but be drawn over, his face showing surprise, unable to help exclaiming.

Before, he hadn't noticed, but now looking, he actually already has Soul Emperor cultivation! If he didn't remember wrong, it seems that before the break, the other party was only a Soul Ancestor...

This breakthrough is no small feat! If it weren't for his being a talent in his youth, he would have already shocked everyone into prostration… No, this isn't a matter of talent or not—anyone who sees it would be shocked into prostration! "Fortuitously, some opportunity allowed a breakthrough to Soul Emperor."

"It's nothing much."

Tang Wulin smiled and shook his head, speaking calmly.

"You, you're just too modest and low-key."

"If I had half your modesty and low-key attitude when I was young, my later path wouldn't be so difficult."

Yan Shaozhe's face bore a trace of emotion; his own talent back then was far inferior to the person before him, yet his nature was arrogant and confident.

If I hadn't been so direct back then, but rather a bit more gentle, perhaps my story wouldn't be like this now.

Not only can his cultivation progress steadily and further, even Lin'er...

It's a pity that everything from the past has long been set in stone.

"That..."

"Teacher, hey, why don't you take a look at me?"

Seeing that Wu Lin's breakthrough had been noticed by the teacher, Ma Xiaotao also couldn't help herself; if she didn't speak up to remind, the other party might never think to look at her.

"Huh? Hahaha."

"What level could Xiaotao possibly be, hahaha? You were already a Soul Saint before, and now you could still be..."

"86th-rank Soul Douluo?"

Feeling the surging cultivation within Ma Xiaotao's body, Yan Shaozhe momentarily froze in place, the smile on his face solidifying, unable to help but speak.

Soul Douluo! An eighty-sixth-rank Soul Douluo! How is this possible?! "Xiaotao, you..."

Yan Shaozhe's face showed astonishment; he had thought Wu Lin's improvement was already unheard of and unseen, but he didn't expect...

"... there are still masters?! 'Hehe.'"

Seeing his own teacher's shocked expression, Ma Xiaotao's face bore a hint of a smile, silently waiting for the other party to start praising, however...

"You okay?"

"How did your cultivation suddenly surge so much?"

Hearing Yan Shaozhe's remark, especially seeing his tightly furrowed brow, she couldn't help but fall into deep thought, almost being choked by his words.

What do you mean, 'are you okay?'

What words, what words is this!

Teacher......

"I'm not unable to raise my cultivation this much; besides, clearly Wu Lin has raised even more than I have, so why is your attitude toward me and toward Wu Lin so different?"

Ma Xiaotao wore a look of helplessness and couldn't help but say.

"Wu Lin raised so much, the teacher said, 'Wow, how could it be this powerful'; she likewise raised some, but the other party said, 'Are you okay?'"

Who exactly is your disciple, huh.

Cough cough cough~

"Isn't Wu Lin already a once-in-an-age genius in my eyes? Anything he does isn't surprising."

Yan Shaozhe's old face turned red, and he said embarrassedly.

Look at how you've done this, you're being overly partial toward your own disciple-son-in-law.

"That's indeed correct......"

Hearing this, Ma Xiaotao's little emotion instantly dissipated by half; she nodded in agreement, loving to hear praise of Wu Lin, and if the teacher would say so, she could hear a bit more.

"That's not right."

But soon her mind again fell into contemplation: does the teacher's saying mean that, in front of that person, she is no longer a once-in-an-age genius?

Clearly she's also very capable, right! 'Hahaha, I praise Wu Lin, but Wu Lin hasn't even spoken yet, and you're already nodding—truly, a grown daughter is not to be kept,'

"However, Ma Xiaotao's cultivation increase is also fast beyond my expectations, truly letting me look at her with new eyes......"

Yan Shaozhe's face bore a feeling of emotion; to look at her with new eyes—how could that be so simple?

A year ago, Ma Xiaotao was still a Soul Emperor.

Moreover, worried by the pain of the evil fire burning his body, he, as a teacher, could not help the other; his heart could be described as feeling anguished, and if possible, he would rather bear these hardships himself, as long as the other could grow strong.

But now, not only did the other, with Wu Lin's help, dispel the evil fire, but also broke through such formidable cultivation, and even possesses a 100,000-year Soul Ring and a godhood inheritance.

"Is it because of the godhood inheritance?"

Yan Shaozhe's face bore a smile as he spoke.

"That's right."

Ma Xiaotao nodded with a smiling face, but soon she became somewhat dispirited.

"If I had known I shouldn't have taken the godhood assessment reward so quickly, this substantive level+1 effect is actually better the later you get it—I lost out."

Her face bore a sense of loss, and she couldn't help muttering.

In this regard, Nannan and Sister Le Xuan, who later obtained the godhood inheritance, could avoid this; only I was rash!

"This......"

Hearing this, Yan Shaozhe's face bore a trace of contemplation; he naturally didn't understand the godhood inheritance, but seeing Ma Xiaotao's somewhat self-reproachful look, it seemed as if... the other party hadn't completed just one or two assessments? 'Terrifying!'

He couldn't help but comment: at the same age, Tang San, the Sea God who achieved first-rank godhood ten thousand years ago, was still in Makabaka.

"It's fine, Ma Xiaotao's strength is already great."

"These godhood inheritances can only serve as a seasoning on the path of cultivation."

Yan Shaozhe quickly shook his head and smiled.

His disciple is already great, alright.

"That's all we can do."

Ma Xiaotao nodded noncommittally; even if she felt she had lost out, she couldn't go back to the past.

Not long after, they sat here a while longer, neither wanting to stay; precisely, Ma Xiaotao classmate couldn't sit still.

"Alright, teacher."

"Since you've finished asking about Wu Lin, we won't linger here, teacher, bye-bye." Seeing there was nothing to do here, Ma Xiaotao instantly stood up, grinning as she took Tang Wulin's hand, saying she was about to go out.

The latter also made a farewell gesture to Yan Shaozhe, and with a doting expression took his own girl away.

Sigh~

"Truly, a grown daughter is not to be kept."

Watching this scene, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but sigh with emotion, youth is truly great.

If possible, he would love to return to the past as well.

One hand holding Mei'er, the other holding Lin'er, cough cough cough, it seems his thoughts wandered too far.

"Speaking of which......"

"Wu Lin's talent has increased a lot now, but it seems he hasn't yet received a godhood inheritance, right?"

At this moment, Yan Shaozhe suddenly lifted his head, realizing a very important question, his face bearing a deep contemplation.

Even with the help of the godhood inheritance reward, Ma Xiaotao's cultivation growth speed still seems inferior to Wu Lin's.

He really can't imagine how fast Wu Lin's cultivation speed will be when he obtains a god-level inheritance; could it be that even reaching the Titled Douluo level would still be only one major realm per year?

Last year achieving Titled Douluo, this year reaching the extreme—fear it might actually be impossible! 'But compared to this......'

"I still look forward more to meeting Qian Duo Duo again."

Yan Shaozhe's face bore a smile; thanks to Wu Lin's suggestion, his mind was truly enlightened at this moment, and he couldn't help thinking.

While thinking, he also took out his Communication Soul Tool, his face bearing a smile.

Instantly, as his message was sent, the notice that the Sea God Pavilion meeting would be convened also appeared in everyone's Communication Soul Tools.

The Sea God Pavilion meeting will be convened tomorrow.

"......"

"Wu Lin, let's first return to our little courtyard."

After leaving Yan Shaozhe's residence, Ma Xiaotao pulled Tang Wulin aside, her face bearing a smile, and said grinningly.

While speaking, she also recalled their lodgings in the Inner Court, which had been almost side by side; so much time had passed, they were probably filthy by now.

If they don't clean it thoroughly, it won't do.

"I'll listen to you."

Tang Wulin laughed and replied, although they wouldn't be staying much in the Inner Court anymore, cleaning up wouldn't be a problem.

Moreover, Nannan will also come to the Inner Court later; even if they don't stay, the other party will sometimes stay here directly.

"Hehe."

"I was thinking, if we were to live in the Inner Court later, since Nannan will also come, should we add another place to live?"

Ma Xiaotao puffed her cheeks, silently pondering.

"For this problem, Xiao Tao must have an answer in her heart, right?"

"Nannan is still young, so she definitely sleeps alone, but can you bear not letting me hold you to sleep while we're at the academy?"

Tang Wulin laughed, rubbed her head, and bluntly exposed her, his face full of tenderness.

"I'm reluctant."

Seeing her thoughts exposed, Ma Xiaotao instantly blushed and laughed, hehe.

"Let's go."

"In the future, if Nannan comes to the Inner Court, she can stay in your old room, and we'll live together."

Tang Wulin gazed at her indulgently and spoke gently.

"Okay~"

"..."

Soon after, the two each went to their respective courtyards and began cleaning together.

Originally, it had only been unused for a short time, so there was hardly any dust; moreover, a man and woman working together isn't tiring, so the cleaning was finished quickly.

But just as the two were about to head back, two female figures appeared in their sight.

"Luochen, long time no see."

Ma Xiaotao turned her gaze over, smiling.

The one before them was indeed Ling Luochen, who had taken her sister for a stroll in the Inner Court.

"Sister Xiao Tao, long time no see."

"And... Wu Lin."

Ling Luochen gave a faint smile, but upon seeing Tang Wulin, she couldn't help but stiffen slightly, visibly unnatural.

Especially when she unconsciously looked at their clasped hands, she felt an indescribable emotion in her heart.

"What a handsome man and beautiful woman!"

Gazing at the two before her, Ling Luoxue's gaze was instantly drawn over, and she couldn't help but marvel in her heart.

"What a pretty, sexy older sister, and her boyfriend is really super handsome! 'Older sister.'"

"Is this your friend?"

Beside her, Ling Luoxue quietly poked her sister, obviously not thinking her sister would like someone who already has a girlfriend, and asked softly.

"Luochen, this is..."

While Ling Luoxue was puzzled, Ma Xiaotao also noticed her and couldn't help but ask softly.

"Sister Xiao Tao, this is my younger sister Luoxue, who came to apply for the Soul Tool Department of our academy as a transfer student, but since the academy currently isn't accepting the Soul Tool Department, I've first brought her to stay with me."

"Luoxue, this is my sister's friend at the academy, also my team captain, Sister Ma Xiaotao, and beside her is her boyfriend..."

Ling Luochen smiled and began to introduce.

"Tang Wulin."

Only when mentioning Tang Wulin did she involuntarily let out a sigh.

"Sister's team captain?"

"Sister Xiao Tao, hello!"

"Brother Tang, hello!"

Hearing this, Ling Luoxue's face showed surprise; her sister was one of the Shrek Seven Monsters, and since this person was the other's team captain, he must be the leader of the Shrek Seven Monsters.

"That's really impressive! And that guy next to her also seems extraordinary, not to be underestimated."

"Soul Tool Department?"

"We just came back from the teacher's place, Luochen, don't worry too much; the Soul Tool Department should reopen in a few days, your sister will be fine."

Hearing those three words, Ma Xiaotao also smiled slightly, indicating the other didn't need to worry about it.

"Huh?"

"Okay, Sister Xiao Tao."

Upon hearing that, Ling Luochen's eyes lit up; since Sister Xiao Tao said so, it seemed she didn't need to overly worry about her sister's enrollment, sigh...

"Thanks."

The two groups didn't exchange much, soon parted, and meanwhile Ling Luoxue, who had just arrived, was obviously very interested in the two young people just now.

"Sister, who is that Sister Xiao Tao's teacher?"

"Can I really go to school?"

Ling Luoxue rubbed her hands excitedly, curious.

"Mm."

"You just came to the academy, you definitely don't know, Sister Xiao Tao's teacher is none other than the academy's dean, Bright Phoenix Battle Spirit Yan Shaozhe."

"With her saying this, you can put your heart at ease."

Ling Luochen's face bore a faint smile, but merely thinking of Wu Lin standing beside the other earlier, her heart inevitably felt a complex, uncontrollable emotion.

Wow, that's amazing.

I was wondering why her boyfriend also seemed so extraordinary; it turns out this older sister is also incredibly talented—truly a perfect match.

Ling Luoxue's face showed a hint of sentiment, and she couldn't help but chatter on.

"……"

"That's what a talented man and beautiful woman looks like."

Ling Luochen felt a flicker of disappointment inside; of course they were a talented man and beautiful woman.

But she was truly unwilling in her heart; if only she had opened her meridians earlier, she might have noticed this flutter of her heart before Xiaotao Jie got together with him...

Perhaps the girl now called a talented man and beautiful woman with him is actually me.

"However, although that guy seems outstanding."

"But my brother-in-law..."

"He's definitely not any worse than him!"

On the way back, Ling Luoxue's face flashed with a smile as she spoke earnestly.

"……"

Only Ling Luochen, hearing this, felt a mix of laughter and tears on his already unpleasant face.

Is there a possibility?

He's the "brother-in-law" you've been thinking about in your heart!

(End of chapter)