36: Chapter 36 Zhang Lexuan's Gift of a Treasure, Huo Yuhao's Mutation

Su Chen looked at her flustered appearance and found it somewhat amusing, speaking gently.

“Alright, it's getting late. You've just suppressed the evil fire, and your Soul Power needs to stabilize. Go back and rest early.”

“Mm!”

Ma Xiaotao nodded heavily, her cheeks still burning hot.

She didn't dare look at Su Chen again. Turning away, she left a quick “Little Martial Uncle, you should rest early too” before hurrying off, her retreating back betraying her panic.

Su Chen shook his head with a chuckle and closed the door.

This girl was still as impulsive as ever.

He had just turned around to walk back to his prayer mat when the dormitory door was knocked on once again.

“Knock, knock, knock.”

The sound was gentle and rhythmic.

“Again?”

Su Chen was taken aback. Why was it as busy as a vegetable market tonight?

With a hint of confusion, he opened the door once more.

A beautiful figure stood at the doorway.

The visitor wore a sky-blue long dress, the hem embroidered with fine silver star patterns that swayed gently in the night breeze.

A layer of soft, light blue Soul Power swirled around her like moonlight, giving her an elegant and refined temperament.

It was the Eldest Senior Sister of the Inner Court, Zhang Lexuan.

“Sister Lexuan? Why are you here?” Su Chen was somewhat surprised.

Zhang Lexuan stepped into the room, her beautiful eyes glancing at him as she said softly, “To see you.”

She didn't say much, instead taking out an exquisite wooden box from her spirit tool.

As the wooden box opened, a soft starlight overflowed from within.

Inside the box lay a palm-sized heart-protecting mirror quietly.

The mirror surface was pale silver, its edges carved with complex Star-Pattern spirit tool Formations, each line swirling with a faint halo of Soul Power.

In the center of the mirror was embedded a light blue soul crystal, emitting a light that calmed the mind.

“This is the ‘Star-Pattern Heart-Protecting Mirror’ I asked Dean Qian to help forge.”

Zhang Lexuan handed the wooden box to Su Chen, her tone gentle.

“The mirror body is forged from Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Iron mixed with Star-Silver Ore. The soul crystal in the center stores three ‘Star Shield’ protections.”

“When encountering an attack at the Titled Douluo level, it can deploy a Star-Pattern Shield to block three times. It fits your combat habits better than ordinary spirit tools.”

Su Chen picked up the heart-protecting mirror. It felt slightly cool to the touch, and he could clearly feel the surging Soul Power contained within.

Looking at the delicate patterns on the mirror, a wave of emotion touched his heart.

“Sister Lexuan, this is too valuable...”

Zhang Lexuan watched him examine the heart-protecting mirror, the concern in her eyes deepening as she spoke softly.

“You are always running about outside for the academy and your companions. Wear this heart-protecting mirror close to you. It can protect you and also ease my worries.”

She paused, reaching out a fair finger. With a hint of coolness at her fingertip, she lightly brushed Su Chen's cheek.

The movement was very light and soft, like an older sister's affection for her younger brother.

“From now on, no matter where you go, remember to leave a message. Don't let me worry about you back at the academy.”

Her words lacked any intense emotion, yet they flowed into Su Chen's heart like a warm current.

His hand holding the heart-protecting mirror couldn't help but tighten slightly.

“Alright, I promise you.”

...

The two talked for a while longer.

Zhang Lexuan waved goodbye.

Su Chen watched her figure disappear outside the door before looking down at the heart-protecting mirror in his hand.

The mirror was cold, but his heart was warm.

He tucked the heart-protecting mirror away close to his body and turned to return to his meditation.

“Knock, knock, knock.”

This time, the knocking was more urgent than before.

Su Chen's mouth twitched.

What was wrong with his dormitory today?

One wave after another, it was busier than the Sea God Lake Blind Date Meeting.

Helplessly, he walked over and opened the door for the third time.

The person standing at the door was Huo Yuhao.

Seeing the visitor, Su Chen was somewhat surprised. Huo Yuhao was usually quite introverted and rarely took the initiative to find him.

“Yuhao? It's so late, is something the matter?”

Huo Yuhao's expression seemed somewhat excited. Upon seeing Su Chen, he first bowed solemnly.

“Brother Su Chen, I'm here to thank you.”

Su Chen was stunned by this grand gesture and quickly helped him up.

“We're brothers, why be so formal?”

“It's different, Brother Su Chen. Your water gazing dew helped me tremendously. I'll remember this kindness in my heart.”

“Oh? The effect was that good?”

Su Chen smiled and invited him into the room.

Huo Yuhao nodded. Without many words, he directly raised his hand.

In the next moment, his eyes lit up. In his originally deep eyes, it was as if stars were circulating.

spirit rings rose from beneath his feet—white, purple, and yellow—pulsating around him.

“The water gazing dew not only allowed my spiritual power to increase significantly, but it also caused my Spirit Eyes Martial Soul to awaken a new ability.”

“I can now more clearly perceive the flow of an opponent's Soul Power, and even...” Huo Yuhao paused, “even briefly predict the opponent's attack trajectory in battle.”

Su Chen looked at the fleeting golden light in his eyes, feeling somewhat surprised himself.

As expected of an Immortal Grade, the effect was truly overbearing.

He smiled and patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder.

“That's a good thing. Your Spirit Eyes were already special, and now you're like a tiger with wings.”

“We are fellow disciples. Don't talk about thanks anymore; it's too distant.”

Hearing this, Huo Yuhao nodded heavily, the gratitude in his eyes not diminishing in the slightest.

Su Chen changed the subject as if remembering something.

“By the way, I've been conceptualizing a new spirit tool with Elder Qian recently. I happen to need someone with strong spiritual power to help with experiments. I'll definitely need you then.”

Hearing that Su Chen needed his help, Huo Yuhao's eyes immediately lit up.

“Don't worry, Brother Su Chen. As long as I can help, I will give my all!”

Su Chen looked at his serious expression and nodded with a smile.

The two chatted for a few more sentences about spirit tools and cultivation before Huo Yuhao took his leave, satisfied.

Watching his retreating back, Su Chen felt that this feeling of mutual sharing and common progress was truly not bad.

...

The night passed without further incident.

The next morning, as the sky was just beginning to brighten, Su Chen finished washing up and headed toward the Sea Gods Pavilion.

The morning mist swirled over Sea God Lake, making it look like a fairyland.

Su Chen arrived at the island in the center of the lake with practiced ease and entered that ancient pavilion.

Mu En was lying on his familiar reclining chair, covered by a thin blanket, seemingly resting with his eyes closed.

Su Chen lightened his steps as he walked over. He noticed that Mu En's complexion was much better than before. His originally sallow face actually showed a hint of faint rosiness.

It seemed the effect of that Immortal Grade ‘Soul-Condensing Jade Dew Grass’ was even better than imagined.

“Master, I've come to see you,” Su Chen spoke softly.

Mu En slowly opened his eyes. In his dim, yellowed eyes, there seemed to be an extra hint of spirit.

He looked at Su Chen and revealed a gentle smile.

“You are thoughtful.”

His voice was still aged, but his breath was a bit fuller.

“I feel your health is much better,” Su Chen said sincerely.

“Yes, that immortal herb you sent had a decent effect...” Mu En said, coughing lightly twice. “Let's not talk about that. I have something to ask you.”

“Please speak.” Su Chen immediately stood up straight.

“What is your view on the Spirit Beasts of today?”

The question was somewhat sudden, and Su Chen was momentarily stunned.