Inside Shrek Academy, groups of students gathered like fallen leaves in autumn being blown together, forming a semi - circle. Their curious and inquisitive gazes were cast upon Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo's voice was as calm as still water, as if he were narrating an extremely ordinary matter:
"Moreover, our little Chen Feng, at such a young age, already has four soul rings."
These words were like a blockbuster, exploding in everyone's hearts and triggering an even more intense uproar than before.
"What! Has Chen Feng broken through to level 40?"
Flanders almost shrieked. In his voice, aside from the uncontrollable surprise, there was more pride and joy.
"Chen Feng, show everyone your soul rings."
Flanders urged nervously and excitedly.
Chen Feng had a composed expression. He slowly got up, and an extraordinary aura spread as he stood.
Without the slightest hesitation, with a gentle sway of his body, four dazzling soul rings rose from beneath his feet. The purple light flickered, and the black glow was profound, enough to make any Soul - Fighting Grandmaster envious.
"He really has four soul rings, and two purple and two black. What a rare configuration!"
Dai Mubai's voice was filled with shock. He considered himself to have extraordinary talent, but in the face of Chen Feng's emerging power, his original confidence seemed to be extinguished by ice - cold water. That complex emotion made him unsure whether he should feel frustrated or more strongly motivated.
Tang San's pupils suddenly dilated in an instant. His cry was almost wrapped in an incredible tremor, creating an echo in the quiet square.
"Damn it, they're actually ten - thousand - year soul rings! No, looking at the color, it seems to be a fifty - thousand - year soul ring."
This voice shattered the cognitive bottom line of all the students in the square. A fifty - thousand - year soul ring was a legendary existence. Each one represented supreme glory and power. And now, they were rotating gorgeously around Chen Feng, making everyone present feel a stunning beauty.
A tempest surged in Tang San's heart. A fifty - thousand - year soul ring was still a distant dream for them.
He couldn't help but ask himself, was Chen Feng's physique really so string that it could be compared to that of a level - 70 Soul Sage?
Ma Hongjun was confused and tinged with a bit of jealousy. This emotion made his wail sound more like a mix of banter and helplessness.
"Boss Chen Feng, do you still want us to live?"
His words stretched out a long shadow in the setting sun, looking a bit desolate.
His level - 30 status seemed to have become an embarrassing label at this moment, standing in sharp contrast to Chen Feng's unreachable level 40.
Chen Feng stood there, with the four - ring brilliance flickering. His figure was made even more tall and majestic by the setting sun.
In this atmosphere filled with shock, Dugu Bo's voice suddenly became a bit more playful, with a teasing tone:
"Old man wants to be a consultant here and get some consulting fees by the way."
What?! Poison Douluo wants money!?
Flanders was stunned on the spot for a moment. His mind was filled with various speculations and calculations. His hand subconsciously covered his money - bag, as if it contained all his savings.
However, the next moment, he suddenly realized.
"Most welcome, the noble Poison Douluo Your Highness."
Flanders' voice was full of awe and anticipation. However, behind this courtesy, his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Immediately, waves of thoughts started churning in Flanders' mind.
He pondered painfully. What kind of figure would be worthy as a consulting fee for a titled Douluo?
Three thousand? Five thousand? Or maybe ten thousand?
Each number hit his heart like a heavy hammer, causing him to clench his teeth. He calculated secretly in his heart: If the number Dugu Bo proposed was far beyond his expectation, then in the days to come, Shrek Academy might really have to use every bit of resources to the fullest, like a tightly - drawn bow.
Flanders' mood was like the slowly receding sunlight, alternating between light and dark. Behind the light, there were hidden unknown worries and contradictions.
Finally, after several minutes of silence and struggle, he spoke. His voice carried not only various concerns about the future but also an undisguisable sense of heartache.
"I wonder, Your Highness Poison Douluo, how much consulting fee do you need each month?"
"One gold soul coin will do."
At that moment, Flanders' ears seemed to have a mind of their own. He could hardly believe what he heard.
"Ten thousand gold soul coins? Sure, sure."
He replied almost tremblingly after a mental battle.
Ma Hongjun, seeing Flanders' appearance as if he was about to accept his fate, couldn't hold back any longer and couldn't help but correct him:
"Dean, you heard wrong. He didn't say ten thousand gold soul coins, but one gold soul coin."
In that instant, it was as if the heavy haze in Flanders' heart was suddenly dispelled. His eyes instantly sparkled with an incredible light, widening so much that they almost popped out.
It was a deep sense of shock, which then transformed into an unprecedented joy.
"I'll just be a nominal consultant. I won't meddle in anything."
Dugu Bo said casually.
Facing such a figure, Flanders felt unprecedented pressure and excitement. How could he hesitate for even a moment?
That near - heartfelt awe and anticipation made him blurt out:
"Sure, sure. Absolutely no problem."
His voice carried an undisguisable eagerness and excitement, as if he had found a precious treasure. This was because he knew very well that having a titled Douluo like Dugu Bo "be a nominal member" of Shrek Academy was undoubtedly a great honor and recognition for them.
Are you kidding? Who is Dugu Bo? He's a legendary titled Douluo!
Not to mention the current Shrek Academy, even the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, which boasted the reputation of the number - one academy in the Heaven Dou Empire, didn't have a titled Douluo in residence.
"Senior Dugu, hello."
When Flanders warmly and respectfully stepped forward, his body slightly inclined, and his face beamed with a sincere smile. At that moment, his heart was filled with gratitude and excitement.
Dugu Bo nodded in response to Flanders' enthusiasm. Although it was a simple gesture, it was like giving Flanders great encouragement and support.
At that moment, Flanders felt as if he was standing on the peak of a mountain, experiencing an unprecedented sense of glory and pride.
He, the dean of Shrek Academy, had actually managed to make a noble titled Douluo, even if only nominally, become a part of their academy.
The other instructors and students looked at each other. In their eyes, there was shock, confusion, and an undisguisable excitement.
Their inner voices seemed to be shouting: Is this really possible? Why would a titled Douluo associate his reputation with our ordinary academy?
Their eyes involuntarily fell on Chen Feng, looking at him with a complex and respectful gaze as if he were a legendary hero.
This was not only because of Dugu Bo's arrival but also because they realized that it was none other than Chen Feng, one of their own, who had attracted this Douluo star.