aircannonsinc Chapter 16 Flander's Decision, Reporting Tang Hao
Chapter 16 Flander's Decision, Reporting Tang Hao
"Hongjun..."
Flander's voice was somewhat complex.
"Your teacher always told you that a Soul Master should be free and not easily entrust their fate to others... That's true."
"But the prerequisite is that you have the ability and resources to make the choice."
He turned around and looked at his disciple.
"Your evil fire is a sword hanging over your head."
"Now, an opportunity to completely resolve your flaws and grant you a powerful future is before you, and the person who grants this opportunity is unfathomable in terms of talent, ability, mindset, and background..."
"A person like this is destined for an extraordinary future."
"Following him may mean losing some nominal freedom, but what you gain may be the real power to break free from the shackles of fate, and a vast sky that you may never be able to reach on your own in your lifetime."
"As for Shrek Academy..."
Flanders gave a wry smile and didn't continue.
The soap business has already tied the interests of the academy and Mu Bai together.
Mu Bai's value far surpasses that of ordinary students, and even teachers.
Will Shrek Academy in the future truly be able to operate completely independently of Mu Bai's will?
Some things are better to be seen than spoken.
"Go, Hongjun."
Flanders patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder.
Follow your own heart.
"Your teacher only hopes that you will remember to always stay true to yourself and never violate morality."
"If you decide to follow him, then serve him faithfully."
"I can't see through Dai Mubai, but I feel that he might really have the potential to stir up trouble."
With the teacher's approval, Ma Hongjun finally felt relieved.
He excitedly found Mu Bai and solemnly expressed his willingness to follow him.
Mu Bai once again performed the "like a fish in water" act, and then took out another jade box. Inside was a red, trembling, soft and tender fairy herb with a top that resembled a rooster's comb. Even more peculiar was the strong, burning fragrance that wafted towards him.
"The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is a pure yang tonic herb that can enhance and gather soul power, stimulate bloodline, and is especially effective for fire attribute martial souls. It can temper flames and remove impurities."
"Fatty, this item can help you refine the evil fire and return to your original state!"
Mu Bai handed the immortal herb to Ma Hongjun.
Ma Hongjun excitedly accepted it and took it as instructed.
In an instant, his skin turned bright red, and a fiery aura erupted from his body, accompanied by the faint sound of a phoenix's cry.
The phantom of the evil fire phoenix behind him appeared uncontrollably. Its originally somewhat bloated and flimsy form began to shrink and solidify under the scorching golden-red flames. Its tail feathers became longer and more gorgeous, and its color changed from mixed to pure.
An aura of nobility and majesty gradually replaced the original violent and sinister aura.
His soul power also surged, breaking through from level twenty-one all the way to level thirty!
More importantly, he felt the flames within him become purer and more tamed.
That scorching, restless, and malevolent feeling that had been burning my mind completely dissipated.
Instead, it is replaced by a warm yet powerful sense of strength.
"I...I can feel it, my flames have changed! They're purer now! The evil fire...it's really gone!"
Ma Hongjun felt the changes in himself and burst into tears of joy.
Mu Bai smiled and nodded.
The first step of the plan—the capture of Oscar and Ma Hongjun—has been a complete success.
These two will become his right-hand men when they grow up.
In the days that followed, Mu Bai, in addition to his own cultivation, also began to provide targeted guidance to the two of them.
Oscar continued his gravity-based physical training and his frantic sausage-making practice. Mu Bai also taught him some basic methods of mental energy condensation to help him better control his soul power.
Ma Hongjun then began to try to control the newly born, purer phoenix flames.
Mu Bai instructed him to compress and change the shape of the flames, and instilled in him some advanced concepts such as "the temperature, color, and shape of the flames represent different powers and characteristics".
This broadened Ma Hongjun's horizons, and he practiced so diligently that he forgot to eat and sleep.
Meanwhile, Mu Bai quietly began plotting to seize the right leg bone of the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor.
He did not rush to set off, but instead quietly gathered information, paying particular attention to the personalities of the leaders of the Spirit Hall in various places, especially the major branches in Fanos Province.
"Tang Hao lived in seclusion in Holy Soul Village for six years, and the Spirit Hall searched for him everywhere without success."
"A hasty report, if lacking sufficient evidence or made through improper channels, may alert the perpetrator or even backfire."
Mu Bai was in his room, deep in thought, staring at the map he had made himself.
"We must strike decisively, convincing the Spirit Hall to believe us and send a sufficient force to keep Tang Hao occupied, or even force him to flee far away."
He meticulously forged the whistleblower letter, which went straight to the heart of the matter, pointing out Tang Hao's alias, his place of seclusion, and his possible hiding place.
Sign at the end of the letter.
The handwriting and word choice have been deliberately embellished, making it impossible to discern any originality.
For the location, he chose Fanos, the capital city of the Fanos province.
This place is not too far from Notting City, and the Spirit Hall is quite powerful, having the authority to report directly to Spirit City. However, it is far from the Barak Kingdom and Shrek Academy, making it difficult to trace.
Once everything is ready.
Mu Bai once again requested leave from school under the pretext of purchasing medicinal herbs and investigating the market.
He did not use any means of transportation associated with Shrek Academy or his own identity, but instead took a detour, rented a carriage, changed carriages multiple times, and quietly arrived in Fanos City.
In Fanos City, he changed his clothes, concealed his presence, and disguised himself as a traveling merchant apprentice. He observed the Martial Soul Main Hall for several days, figuring out its daily operations and the patterns of letter delivery.
In the end, he spent one silver soul coin to hire a clever beggar wandering the streets to deliver the sealed letter of complaint.
At the busiest time of day in the early morning, he handed it to a seemingly high-ranking deacon at the entrance of the Martial Soul Main Hall, and relayed, "Someone asked me to give this to the Hall Master, saying it's a clue about a major case from many years ago."
Then he quickly ran away and disappeared into the crowd.
The steward, seeing the envelope was ordinary, didn't pay it any mind.
But after hearing the beggar's account, a thought struck him, and he sent the letter after all.
The master of the Fanos Martial Soul Main Hall is a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse.
He didn't take it seriously at first, but after opening the letter and glancing at it a few times, his expression suddenly changed drastically!
Tang Hao! Blue Silver Emperor! A 100,000-year-old soul bone! Every word is shocking!
He dared not delay and immediately summoned his trusted aide, ordering him to disguise himself and rush to Holy Soul Village in Notting City to verify the matter of "Blacksmith Tang Tang".
Several days later, the confidant brought back news:
There is indeed a disheveled blacksmith from outside the village named Tang Hao. He settled there with his son six years ago and spends his days drinking and living a life of debauchery.
His son seems to have innate soul power and went to the Soul Master Academy in Notting City not long ago.
Most importantly, his confidant sensed from afar that although the blacksmith's aura was obscure, the occasional glimpse of his inner energy made even this Soul Saint feel uneasy!
The temple master had no more doubts, knowing that this matter was beyond his authority and contained a tremendous merit.
He made a decisive decision, sealed the letter of complaint and the verified information, and dispatched the fastest flying soul master to deliver it to the Papal Palace in Wuhun City day and night!
After doing all this, Mu Bai did not leave Fanos City, but continued to lie in wait, silently observing the movements of the Spirit Hall personnel in the city and the various rumors in the taverns and inns.
Several days later, the atmosphere in the Spirit Hall within the city became noticeably tense and oppressive. Several high-ranking officials hurriedly left the city, seemingly heading towards Notting City. Mu Bai knew that Spirit City had reacted.
Without further delay, he set off immediately, but instead of returning to Soto, he went to Notting.
He settled into an inconspicuous inn in the city, living a secluded life like an ordinary traveler, spending his days drinking tea and listening to stories, but in reality, he kept a close eye on everything around him, paying attention to any slightest movement.
He knew that the real storm was about to break out in the mountains behind Holy Soul Village.
And he will be the only beneficiary after this storm.