The next day!
After dismembering and roasting the captured soul beast, Xue Qinghe and Gu Rong ate it skillfully...
However, noticing Xue Qinghe's unchanged expression, the former asked in confusion, "Qinghe, are you not used to it?"
Xue Qinghe forced a smile and said, "No...not at all, it's just that this is my first time eating soul beast, so I need a bit of time to get used to it!"
He had never tasted soul beast as neither in the Worship Hall nor in the royal household, and could scarcely imagine what it would taste like!
Ning Fengzhi quickly understood what he meant, "I see, that makes sense, after all, you're the Crown Prince, it's natural you've never eaten soul beasts!"
"In fact, soul beasts have more tender meat than ordinary livestock, other than that, there isn't much difference."
Gu Rong nodded in agreement, "Yes indeed, Crown Prince, you should give it a try, you might actually like the taste."
Hearing both of them say so, Xue Qinghe braced himself to pick up a piece of soul beast meat and gently chewed a bite...
Then, with a tone of slight surprise, he said, "This soul beast's flavor really isn't much different from regular meat!"
Looks like I had stereotypes about soul beasts!
Seeing that the former could accept it, Xue Qinghe smiled slightly...
Then, using his spiritual power, he conveyed to Gu Rong, "Uncle Bone, you must have noticed it along the way, right?"
Gu Rong remained unfazed and said, "Yes, there's been a Soul Master expert covertly watching us from around."
Ning Fengzhi proposed, "It's not okay to have someone following us like this all the time, Uncle Bone, should we..."
However, Gu Rong decisively refused, "Feng Zhi, I think it's better if we don't. Since the other party is unwilling to reveal themselves, they probably don't want to expose their identity."
"Us taking action would undoubtedly make things difficult for the other party!"
Ning Fengzhi paused for a moment, "You're right, Uncle Bone, as long as they don't intentionally do anything, let's just act as if we haven't noticed."
Soon, they finished eating, while it wasn't particularly delicious, in the soul beast forest, being able to fill their bellies was already good enough!
Standing up, Ning Fengzhi looked at Gu Rong and inquired, "Uncle Bone, how's your recovery?"
They had been in the soul beast forest for a day or two, it was time to leave!
Gu Rong pursed his lips, "I'm fine now, just uncertain whether those abyssal creatures are still waiting at the exit."
"But even if they are, I can take you away through spatial soul skill again!"
Previously, they managed to escape under the siege of hundreds and thousands of abyssal creatures because he used a spatial soul skill!
Though it's very useful, it has many limitations!
Ning Fengzhi nodded, choosing unconditional trust, "Since Uncle Bone is confident, let's leave here today."
"Then Teacher, Bone Douluo, should we continue to the Pope Hall or return to the imperial palace?"
After some contemplation, Ning Fengzhi gave his answer, "Although this trip had quite a sacrifice, since we are already here, we might as well head to the Pope Hall."
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Tang Wulin reminded, "Wu Siduo, you shouldn't say that, if someone hears it, it could be troublesome!"
Gu Yue also nodded, "Yes, this seems to be the place Tang Sect designated for receiving visitors, we probably haven't truly arrived at Tang Sect's headquarters yet!"
While they were pondering, a Tang Sect disciple responsible for transactions asked, "Are you here for some business?"
Unexpectedly, they were just kids, but as long as they wanted to trade, Tang Sect had no reason to decline!
Tang Wulin denied, "No, we're students from Shrek Academy, and we've come this time to tour Tang Sect's headquarters, is that possible?"
The Tang Sect disciple was momentarily stunned, softly explaining, "Non-Tang Sect disciples can only move within the main hall and surrounding area, to enter Tang Sect's inner area, you must be a Tang Sect disciple!"
The interior of Tang Sect always prohibited outsiders from entering, even for people from Shrek Academy, there were no exceptions!
Xie Xie furrowed his brow, "Teacher Wu never mentioned that, who would have thought even a visit would be impossible"
Xu Xiaoyan sighed, "Ah, we came full of joy, only to be disappointed!"
As Ye Xinglan's beautiful eyes suddenly lit up, "I remember Wulin also joined Tang Sect, so, how about we all join Tang Sect as well?"
Supporting her chin thoughtfully, Gu Yue said, "This idea... doesn't seem impossible, having a Tang Sect disciple's identity doesn't harm us!"
Perhaps, Teacher Wu had this plan from the start, wanting them all to join Tang Sect!
Hearing this discussion, the Tang Sect disciple was astonished, "Oh, so you all want to join Tang Sect?"
Deciding to join Tang Sect just for a tour of its internals was a bizarre incident, he hadn't encountered before!
Tang Wulin and the others exchanged glances, after receiving confirmation, he seriously said, "That's right, can you tell us how to join Tang Sect?"
The Tang Sect disciple explained, "To join Tang Sect, you must first have a soul power rank meeting the minimum requirement of a Soul Elder, and pass tests in realm of soul tool and forging."
In simple terms, about ninety percent of Shrek Academy students can pass Tang Sect's tests!
After a pause, he reminded, "However... there is a waiting queue since many Soul Masters are interested in joining Tang Sect!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin secretly thought, "Wait in line? We don't have much time!"
Thinking about it, he took out his Tang Sect Token with a hopeful mindset, "What if there's a recommendation from a Tang Sect disciple?"
Seeing the Tang Sect Token in Tang Wulin's hand, the disciple was surprised to find out he was a Tang Sect member...
Then, with a smile, he said, "With a recommendation from a Tang Sect disciple, priority can be arranged for the assessment, please follow me!"
Tang Wulin let out a sigh of relief and gave a thumbs-up to the others...
Looks like his guess was right, saving everyone quite a bit of time!
After that, they followed the Tang Sect disciple to the assessment place...
Approaching a middle-aged man in charge of assessments, he respectfully said, "Elder, except for the boy with glossy green eyes, the others are here for the entry assessment!"
Hearing this, the Elder glanced at Tang Wulin and the others, noticing their attire and the badges on their chests, and said in surprise, "Oh? They're all students from Shrek Academy!"
The Tang Sect of Soul Land was destroyed by the Holy Spirit Cult's release of a Twelfth-Grade Soul Guidance Shell, affecting the Tang Sect headquarters on Xingluo Land as well!
Unexpectedly, there were still Shrek Academy students specifically coming to Xingluo Land for Tang Sect's entry assessment!
After responding, the Tang Sect disciple clasped his hands, "If there's nothing else, Elder, I'd like to take my leave!"
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