Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 61: Hidden Strength

On the hill behind Shrek Academy, Su Mo lay on a large rock, holding Ning Rongrong in his arms. From here, they could see the entire Shrek Academy, as well as the distant scenery. After every special training session, Su Mo would relax by lying here with Ning Rongrong in his arms.

At first, Ning Rongrong was shy, but after a few months, she had gotten used to it.

Of course, this only happened in private. In public, she still didn't dare to be so intimate with Su Mo, limiting herself to holding hands.

"What's the second phase of training going to be?" Ning Rongrong asked.

"What resources do you think our academy has?" Su Mo smiled, holding her close, enjoying the feeling of the girl he liked in his arms before returning to the topic.

"Our academy's resources?" Ning Rongrong shifted a little to make herself more comfortable in Su Mo's embrace. "At first, I thought our academy was dirt poor and had no resources, but later I realized it's not that bad!"

"The dorms are average, the beds are uncomfortable, and it took me a while to get used to them."

"The food was terrible, but after the Grandmaster came, it got better!"

"After the Grandmaster arrived, we also got medicinal baths!"

"And when it comes to soul rings, we have three Soul Sages!"

"As for teaching, we have the Grandmaster!"

"The only thing Shrek Academy lacks compared to other academies is environmental simulation training."

Ning Rongrong half-jokingly complained as she listed the academy's resources. Overall, the biggest shortcoming was the lack of simulated training environments.

"Haha, yeah. It's only after the Grandmaster came that we got better food and medicinal baths. Shrek didn't have any of that before!" Su Mo chuckled, commenting on Shrek's problems but didn't dwell on it.

"You're right, we lack environmental simulation training!"

"But that kind of training can be achieved through other methods—sometimes even more effectively. It's just a bit dangerous."

Su Mo hinted.

"You rascal, what method?" Ning Rongrong blushed slightly, playfully scolding Su Mo, but didn't stop him.

As couples spend more time together, it's natural for things to get more intimate.

Especially since Su Mo had told her that with his help, her figure might even surpass Zhu Zhuqing's one day.

"Guess! Here's a hint: it's something we do almost every day."

Su Mo's hands began to move, helping Ning Rongrong with her "growth."

He had initially thought that Ning Rongrong's size was smaller, but once he actually touched her, Su Mo realized her appearance had been deceiving.

Her clothes were incredibly misleading—Ning Rongrong was truly hiding her strength!

"The arena! You're saying our second phase of training will take place in the Soul Arena?" Ning Rongrong quickly guessed what Su Mo was hinting at.

Upon further reflection, she realized Su Mo was right. The Soul Arena could indeed provide a similar experience to environmental simulation training.

But the Soul Arena was much more dangerous, with even the risk of death!

"Just wait. I'm sure the Grandmaster's plan is exactly that!" Su Mo said confidently with a smile.

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"Alright, I can see you've all rested enough!"

"Now, we will begin the second phase of your special training!"

"Can anyone guess what I've planned for your next training session?"

On the Shrek Academy training ground, Su Mo and the others had gathered once again. Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang looked at their energized faces and nodded with satisfaction before speaking with a mysterious air.

"Grandmaster, I know!" Ning Rongrong immediately raised her hand.

"Alright, Ning Rongrong, go ahead."

Yu Xiaogang's expression stiffened slightly but he smiled and allowed her to answer.

As he glanced at Su Mo out of the corner of his eye, he thought to himself, "I should've known better than to ask that question."

"It's the Soul Arena! What Shrek Academy lacks the most is environmental simulation training. In the Soul Arena, we can achieve the same effect as in simulated training!" Ning Rongrong confidently explained.

Chapter 61: Hidden Strength

Ning Rongrong raised her chin proudly, exuding confidence as she explained the analysis Su Mo had shared with her. Her self-assurance came from her faith in both Su Mo's judgment and her own.

After hearing Su Mo's reasoning, she had been convinced it was the right conclusion.

"Xiao San, what do you think?"

After listening to Ning Rongrong, Yu Xiaogang neither confirmed nor denied her answer. Instead, he turned to ask Tang San.

"Teacher, I also believe that our next phase of special training will take place in the Soul Arena," Tang San stepped forward, agreeing with Ning Rongrong's guess.

"Very good. Ning Rongrong and Tang San are both correct!"

"I have arranged for the second phase of your special training to take place in the Great Soul Arena of Soto City!"

"But unlike the previous training sessions set by the dean, this time I have additional requirements!"

Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction before elaborating on his plan.

Not only were all Shrek Academy members required to participate in individual battles and earn the Silver Soul Master title, but they also had to compete in team battles.

As Yu Xiaogang spoke, Su Mo couldn't help but feel a bit put off.

Honestly, Su Mo had noticed Yu Xiaogang's tendency to elevate Tang San's status within the team, going to great lengths to ensure it.

For example, even though it was Ning Rongrong who had correctly guessed the answer, Yu Xiaogang still pulled Tang San into the spotlight.

This subtle favoritism had happened more than once or twice.

Moreover, during the past three months of training, aside from the gravity sessions, Yu Xiaogang often arranged battles among the students to help them learn each other's abilities. However, these matches frequently ended up highlighting Tang San, making him the focus of the group.

There were many occasions where Tang San was set up to fight two or even three opponents at once.

Even though it was well known that Su Mo had a hard time defeating Tang San in a one-on-one scenario under certain restrictions, Yu Xiaogang still arranged for Su Mo and Tang San to face off repeatedly.

"It's almost time. We'll probably encounter the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team soon."

"Before that happens, I need to spread the knowledge that mixing realgar wine with fire can neutralize snake venom. That way, if Shrek Team breaks through Dugu Yan's poison, she won't become interested in Tang San!"

"And when the time comes to use that move, it'll be me who uses it. If Dugu Yan becomes curious about it, then let her focus on me!"

Su Mo thought to himself, already preparing for the upcoming confrontation with the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team.

Previously, Su Mo had no significant leverage or backing, so he hadn't dared to approach Dugu Bo. But now, things were different.

He had cards to play and powerful support behind him.

As for why he hadn't chosen to collaborate with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan to have Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo seize the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it was because Su Mo didn't want to overly rely on the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan.

Even if they succeeded in taking the immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Su Mo wasn't sure if he would have control over how those herbs would be used.

Of course, all of this depended on whether Su Mo could successfully prevent Tang San from catching Dugu Yan's attention.

If Dugu Yan still became curious about Tang San, and if Dugu Bo sought out Tang San, then Su Mo would immediately join forces with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan to take the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Su Mo was determined not to let Tang San get his hands on the immortal herbs, which could potentially help Yu Xiaogang overcome his limitations.

There was still some time between Tang San meeting Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo abducting him.

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