Chapter 91: Talent?!

Jiang Zhu and her two companions made their way to a wooded area within Lanba Academy.

As one of the top advanced soul master academies in Heaven Dou City, Lanba Academy only admitted commoners. However, because it was backed by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, it had all the necessary facilities and training grounds.

The woods were not only a simulated cultivation area but also a special location—Lanba Academy's dean, Liu Erlong, resided here year-round.

Venturing deep into the forest, the three young women soon spotted a small wooden house.

A woman dressed in simple cloth garments was watering a vegetable patch.

Seeing Jiang Zhu and her companions approach, she looked up and asked in surprise, "What brings you all here?"

Jiang Zhu replied, "Dean Liu, we've come to recommend a talented individual to you!"

"Recommend someone to me? You girls sure are interesting." Liu Erlong chuckled. She put down the watering can and invited them inside, grabbing a few persimmons and placing them in a fruit basket on the table.

Sitting down in a relaxed manner, Liu Erlong gestured toward the three stone stools nearby and said with a grin, "No need to be formal. Sit down and try some persimmons I grew myself."

Jiang Zhu and the other two girls seated themselves respectfully.

They all deeply admired Liu Erlong.

A woman as bold and powerful as her was rare in the soul master world.

In fact, nearly every female student at Lanba Academy idolized Liu Erlong.

"Dean Liu, here's the situation..."

Jiang Zhu began recounting the deeds of Dan Heng.

Beyond his book recommendations, she also shared some amusing stories—such as how Tai Long had tried to pick a fight with Dan Heng but ended up being verbally dismantled to the point of retreating in embarrassment.

Liu Erlong slapped her thigh, causing her ample bosom to shake, and burst into hearty laughter.

"Now that's how it should be! A teacher at Lanba Academy ought to be this assertive! It's ridiculous that some teachers are so afraid of offending students that they can't even discipline them properly. How can they teach well like that?"

She actually remembered Dan Heng.

Truth be told, someone as strikingly attractive as Dan Heng would be difficult to forget.

Now, hearing that he was also unwavering in his convictions, her impression of him improved even more.

"Let me see the three books he recommended," Liu Erlong said.

The three young women promptly handed over the books.

Liu Erlong first examined the one Jiang Zhu had brought.

Jiang Zhu explained, "I've been trying to shorten the cooldown time between my soul skill activations, but I couldn't figure out how. I even consulted some teachers, but they couldn't provide any effective guidance."

"Then, Mr. Dan Heng recommended this book to me. I read it overnight and suddenly saw the light..."

Listening to Jiang Zhu's explanation, Liu Erlong quickly skimmed through the book.

It wasn't very thick—seven or eight-tenths of its content was repetitive rhetoric.

However, the remaining two or three-tenths provided the exact insights Jiang Zhu needed.

Though Liu Erlong wasn't a healing-type soul master, she understood enough to recognize the book's validity.

Curious, she glanced at the author's name—Hu Kunming.

A completely unknown figure.

Checking the author's bio, she saw that he was merely a Soul Elder in the healing system.

Such individuals were as common as grains of sand in the soul master world. In the grand history of soul masters, he was no more than a speck of dust.

Had Jiang Zhu not brought this book to her, Liu Erlong wouldn't have given it a second glance.

Soul masters had a habit of judging books by their authors.

If a Title Douluo wrote a book, even if it was full of empty words, people would scramble to read it.

But if the author was an unknown nobody, their work would be overlooked—just like this book, which had likely been gathering dust in the library.

If not for Dan Heng's discerning eye, it might have remained unnoticed forever.

"Not bad. What about the other two?"

Liu Erlong's interest grew as she flipped to the second book.

She became so engrossed that she read all the way until the afternoon.

One of the books contained cultivation methods for fire-attributed sub-dragon martial souls.

It was particularly relevant to a student with a martial soul similar to Liu Erlong's.

Previously, Liu Erlong had given this student some guidance but had left much for her to figure out on her own.

Since Liu Erlong's martial soul was of higher quality, the student couldn't directly apply her experiences.

Yet, this book provided the perfect solution.

Liu Erlong couldn't help but glance at the author again—just a Grand Soul Master!

She clicked her tongue in wonder but quickly realized that it made sense.

This author had spent his entire life at the Grand Soul Master level.

It was only natural that his insights in this area surpassed even hers.

"Not bad. How did I never come across this book before?"

Liu Erlong stroked her chin with some regret.

Had she read this book back when she was a Grand Soul Master, she might have advanced even faster!

"See? I told you Mr. Dan Heng is a genius! Dean Liu, you have to offer him the treatment he deserves!" the excited student exclaimed.

Jiang Zhu added, "Mr. Dan Heng is a true talent. He's completely dedicated to his studies and never wastes time on trivial matters."

The three girls enthusiastically praised Dan Heng, practically putting him on a pedestal.

Liu Erlong chuckled and said, "Alright, alright. It seems you've all been thoroughly won over by Dan Heng. Don't worry—someone this talented absolutely deserves proper treatment."

"However, I'll verify it personally tomorrow. Once I do, I'll appoint him as an instructor!"

She smiled as she spoke.

The three girls were about to protest when they noticed the sun setting.

It was already time for Dan Heng to go home.

Even if they intercepted him, could they really ask him to stay late?

"Look at you all, acting like waiting one more day is unbearable. Alright, you've all finished reading these books, right? Leave them with me—I want to study them further and make some copies..."

Liu Erlong grinned.

…

Meanwhile, in a hotel, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo met.

Chrysanthemum Douluo busied himself tending to a few flowers, while Ghost Douluo leaned against the wall, watching him coldly.

"I've been following Xue Qinghe these past few days. He does secretly visit a location, but he's incredibly cautious—I couldn't track him all the way. That place is likely where Dan Heng is."

"!!!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly froze.

A realization struck him—

The young man he had taken a liking to was named Dan Heng, wasn't he?

Back then, he had been so excited to find a like-minded soul that he hadn't even connected the dots.

Now, hearing Ghost Douluo mention the name, it finally clicked.

"What's wrong, old Chrysanthemum?" Ghost Douluo asked, puzzled.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression flickered.

If his newfound kindred spirit was actually his mission target…

Should he really eliminate him?

Finding a true confidant was incredibly rare!

Though Ghost Douluo understood him, he didn't truly understand him.

"I... it's nothing. Isn't that name fairly common?" Chrysanthemum Douluo replied awkwardly.

"No, it's quite unusual."

Ghost Douluo's words shattered Chrysanthemum Douluo's last shred of wishful thinking.