Lin Qian Ni's main purpose in coming to Shrek Academy was to take Lin Xiu Ran to the Beast Emperor's Palace.
She had been begging Lin Xiu Ran to go with her ever since she arrived at Shrek Academy.
Unsurprisingly, she had been refused several times; after all, Lin Xiu Ran wasn't stupid, and why would he go with someone he didn't know well? It wasn't
until recently, when Gu Yue Na woke up and heard about it, that she allowed Lin Xiu Ran to go.
That's why Lin Xiu Ran agreed to Lin Qian Ni's request this time. Although he hadn't heard of this organization, he was certain that Gu Yue Na wouldn't harm him, so he agreed.
As an inner court disciple, he was eligible to apply for training outside the academy. Therefore, Lin Xiu Ran was also preparing to go out during this time. He not only had to go to the so-called Beast Emperor's Palace with the other party, but also had other matters to handle.
In the past two days, while preparing, Lin Xiu Ran naturally met Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi. They were going to the Star Luo Continent with a team for a year.
Lin Xiu Ran would have known this information earlier, so it wasn't surprising. After all, although he wasn't on the list, he was still going to the Star Luo Continent.
But not now, and he wouldn't go with them.
Then, in the past two days, Lin Xiu Ran participated in an activity of the Spirit Pagoda, which was to give commemorative clothing of the Spirit Pagoda to the general public of Shrek City.
Undoubtedly, this was the simplest measure the Spirit Pagoda used to enhance its social influence and win people's hearts.
It was a very simple event, and Lin Xiu Ran's attendance was merely Leng Yaozhu's way of boosting his popularity within the Spirit Tower and among the general public.
After all, a large portion of those attending were fans of the Spirit Tower, and naturally, they would want to know more about the Spirit Tower staff present.
In particular, Lin Xiu Ran wasn't just any ordinary staff member; he was essentially the main person in charge this time.
It was a small event, nothing special, but Lin Xiu Ran spotted someone he hadn't seen in a long time.
She was under a large tree in the distance, wearing a baseball cap and slightly bowing her head, but Lin Xiu Ran recognized her immediately.
He couldn't help it; he remembered her too vividly.
It was Yuan En Ye Hui!
Yes, the two had barely seen each other in the past six months, practically never. Partly, they were afraid of another "chemical reaction." Secondly, it seemed she was actively avoiding Lin Xiu Ran.
Yuan En Ye Hui's condition, after being examined by the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, had been confirmed to be free from the influence of the demonic plane.
After all, the Demon Realm had essentially shaved off the entire top last time, even forcibly shattering the Demon Gate. It was as if they had forcibly severed her connection to the Demon Realm.
So, theoretically, the two shouldn't experience the same absurd situation as before.
Lin Xiu Ran hadn't expected to see her this time. But when Lin Xiu Ran looked over, the other person turned and walked away,
instructing the staff to continue distributing commemorative items, and then followed directly.
The other person wasn't walking very fast, as if deliberately waiting for Lin Xiu Ran.
Lin Xiu Ran quickened his pace, taking two steps in three, and soon caught up, grabbing the other person's arm.
"Yuan En Ye Hui, it's been a long time."
The other person's body visibly trembled, then she slowly turned around, her large, dark red eyes under the brim of her hat staring straight at him. "Long time no see."
It took her a while to come to her senses before she softly uttered these words.
Lin Xiu Ran paused, then said, "What happened back then, I'm sorry."
Indeed, it was the power within Lin Xiu Ran that affected Yuan En Ye Hui; otherwise, the demonic power within her wouldn't have erupted so prematurely.
"It's alright, it's not your fault. This is something I had to go through." There was a stubbornness in the girl's eyes, as if she was forcing something.
"Moreover, my second martial soul has indeed undergone a qualitative improvement; I've become stronger now."
She had indeed become stronger, but what she didn't tell Lin Xiu Ran was the criticism and rumors she had endured behind the scenes.
Unlike Lin Xiu Ran, who was alone in the inner courtyard or in the Spirit Transmission Tower, rarely venturing out on his own, even gossip couldn't affect her.
As the class monitor of the second year in the outer academy, she wasn't allowed to directly enter the inner academy because of her second martial soul.
Otherwise, with her talent, she could have easily entered the inner academy like Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi.
Now, with that incident, although Shrek Academy implemented confidentiality measures, most of the students in their own academy still knew.
Such a big matter couldn't be kept secret forever.
Therefore, although her classmates in the second year trusted her, she still resigned from her position as class monitor. She
devoted herself to cultivation, knowing very well that only by becoming stronger could she make the world forget the doubts and questions they had about her.
However, she went through a lot during this time, and many students were naturally worried that she would be controlled again. Therefore, no one dared to avoid her after seeing her.
This was common; after all, who doesn't value their life, especially top students from Shrek Academy who had finally reached this level? Who would willingly die like that? So, basically, the other students avoided her.
Undoubtedly, this must have been a significant blow to the girl's self-esteem.
But now it seems that Yuan En Ye Hui survived, and even became stronger through hard work. This is the most gratifying thing.
Lin Xiu Ran looked at her and asked, "Are you going to the Star Luo Continent?"
"Yes, I still want to go. At least this time, I have a chance to compete for a spot among the Shrek Seven Devils," Yuan En Ye Hui explained.
Lin Xiu Ran initially wanted to ask more questions, but noticing the change in the other's aura, he asked doubtfully, "Is your second spirit experiencing any other negative effects?"
Yuan En Ye Hui paused for a moment, then said, "My second spirit has indeed become stronger, but in a certain sense, because of the changes in my bloodline—some power from the Demon Plane—it has caused some interference between me and the Titan Ape spirit. When I use the Titan Ape spirit now, my soul power consumption is twice the normal amount, because I need to allocate some soul power to suppress the Fallen Angel spirit."
"So, the two can't be perfectly compatible now," Lin Xiu Ran said, lost in thought.
Such an effect was rare, but not impossible; the Fallen Angel's evolution was based on the power of the Demon Plane. However, the Titan Giant Ape is a martial soul native to the Douluo Continent, so it's not impossible that it could create a barrier between them.
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