Even so, Zhu Zhuqing had no intention of letting Xiao Tianyang off the hook. After much deliberation, Xiao Tianyang finally came up with a name that sounded decent to him.
"How about Netherworld Moon Envoy?" he suggested.
Zhu Zhuqing paused for a moment upon hearing the name, then nodded. "Let's go with that."
"Why not call it 'Nether Elf'? Doesn't that sound better?" Xiao Wu chimed in, joining the conversation.
"Under normal circumstances, elves symbolize peace. But the Nether Moon Envoy carries an aura of death the moment it appears. How could it possibly align with the concept of elves?" Xiao Tianyang retorted, rolling his eyes at her. "Besides, the words 'Netherworld' and 'Moon' are consistent with Zhuqing's current martial spirit."
"Hmph, I still think 'Nether Elf' sounds better than 'Nether Moon Envoy,'" Xiao Wu insisted, unconvinced.
"Well, I still think your martial spirit should be called 'Big-Eared Rabbit.' Would you be willing to change it?" Xiao Tianyang shot back, refusing to back down.
"Then your martial spirit should be called 'Little Flame Sprout'!" Xiao Wu fired back, not one to be outdone.
"Alright, then you won't get to eat the food I cook," Xiao Tianyang declared bluntly.
Xiao Wu was momentarily stunned by this sudden turn of events, but she quickly relented, albeit reluctantly. "Fine, I was wrong!"
"What did you say?" Xiao Tianyang asked, a hint of smugness in his voice.
"I said I was wrong!" Xiao Wu muttered, her tone indignant. She added under her breath, "You always use food to threaten me. Humph, once Brother San learns how to cook, I won't have to put up with your threats anymore..."
"What are you mumbling about?" Xiao Tianyang asked, pretending not to hear.
"Nothing!" Xiao Wu quickly shook her head. She couldn't admit it now, no matter what. It would be too embarrassing.
Tang San, who had been listening, couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.
It wasn't that he didn't want to learn how to cook, but in terms of culinary talent, he simply couldn't match Xiao Tianyang. Still, he was making progress, and his skills were improving day by day.
However, catching up to Xiao Tianyang in a short time was impossible.
After all, Xiao Tianyang not only had a vast repertoire of recipes but also brought knowledge from another world, giving him a significant advantage.
In this regard, even Tang San, a cheater in his own right, couldn't bridge the gap no matter how hard he tried.
After the group's usual banter, Yu Xiaogang arrived. Upon hearing about the recent developments, his eyes lit up with excitement.
On one hand, the improvements in their abilities would greatly benefit their future battles.
On the other hand, the evolution of their martial spirits piqued his scholarly interest. After all, the study of martial spirits was his lifelong passion.
The fact that they had encountered the most challenging stage of martial spirit evolution—and three instances of it at once—left him both unprepared and thrilled.
As a result, for the past few days, aside from training and absorbing the remaining potency of their martial spirits, the group had been confined to the dense forest, studying under Yu Xiaogang's guidance.
While some could endure this routine, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun were struggling. They were used to frequent outings, visiting every entertainment venue in Heaven Dou City. Being cooped up like this was torture for them.
Of course, whenever they tried to sneak out, Xiao Tianyang would promptly bring them back and teach them a lesson.
The reasons were simple: first, Yu Xiaogang's teachings couldn't be neglected, and second, Xiao Tianyang had his own mission to fulfill. He hadn't forgotten the long-term task assigned to him.
While it might seem excessive to dedicate all their time to training, this was Yu Xiaogang's arrangement, and Xiao Tianyang was merely doing his duty. Yes, he was nothing if not responsible.
In terms of soul power levels, Dai Mubai was the highest among them, having reached level 39.
Flender had already decided that Xiao Tianyang would take him to the Soul Beast Forest or Star Dou Forest in the coming days to obtain his fourth soul ring.
The others were at levels thirty six, thirty seven, and thirty eight, with Saber and Xiao Tianyang being the highest at level 39. However, Xiao Tianyang still had to work hard to reach level 40, while Saber didn't have to worry as much.
The effects of the Yearning Heartbroken Red were greater than anticipated, and if she obtained her soul ring in time, the remaining potency could push her up by one or two levels.
Of course, these were just estimates, as the quality of soul power varied at each level, and the effects of the remaining medicine would differ accordingly.
Xiao Tianyang couldn't give a definitive answer; he could only make educated guesses.
A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and today happened to be the day Dugu Bo had arranged for Xiao Tianyang to meet his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.
Originally, Xiao Tianyang had no interest in going. After all, what was so interesting about an old man and an underdeveloped girl? But Dugu Bo was insistent and practically dragged him along, making him an unwitting spectator.
"Tianyang, you've gone too far! You kidnapped my grandfather to Shrek Academy to be a senior advisor without even telling me!" Dugu Yan glared at Xiao Tianyang, though the blush on her face betrayed her true feelings.
Of course, Xiao Tianyang knew this was just a result of his charm and not genuine affection. After all, he had grown accustomed to the girls around him reacting this way.
"Since you're already so upset, I have even more annoying news for you. Do you want to hear it?" Xiao Tianyang raised an eyebrow, his tone playful.
"Go ahead!" Dugu Yan stared at him, though she couldn't help but think, 'Why does this guy look better the more I see him? There's something about him that makes me want to get closer... No, no, I can't betray Yu Heng. He's ugly, he's ugly...' Despite her internal monologue, she couldn't tear her eyes away from him.
Xiao Tianyang paid no mind to her thoughts and simply smiled. "Your grandfather and I have been friends for a half year. If you think about it, that makes me your... senior, doesn't it?"
Dugu Yan was taken aback and quickly turned to Dugu Bo. "Grandpa, is that true?"
Dugu Bo coughed awkwardly and shot Xiao Tianyang a look. "Can't you be more honest in front of my granddaughter?" He then turned to Dugu Yan and said, "It's true, but you don't need to call him 'senior.' Just treat him as your equal."
"Isn't that messing up the relationship?" Xiao Tianyang rolled his eyes at Dugu Bo. "If we follow your logic, we'll have to redefine our relationship."
Dugu Bo was at a loss for words.
You're a mature genius. Why are you picking on a girl? Can't you get along with her?'
But deep down, he knew he couldn't do much about it. He couldn't beat Xiao Tianyang, nor could he outwit him. It was a classic case of careless friendships!
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