socalfunplaces Chapter 45 The Frustrated Mr. Ye
Chapter 45 The Frustrated Mr. Ye
Chapter 45 The Frustrated Mr. Ye
In the Soul Guidance System, at the Sail Feather Experimental Zone, Ye Nanxiao was fiddling with a prototype crossbow, pondering how to combine it with a core magic array to enhance its destructive power.
He Caitou watched from the side, occasionally offering suggestions, while Fan Yu pondered the feasibility of Ye Nanxiao's plan.
Ye Nanxiao laid out all the crossbow parts, staring at the crossbow bolt in thought. The bolt was eight inches long, without fletching. The last four inches were cylindrical, while the first four inches were conical. The very first three inches had twelve tiny blood grooves, and the tip was extremely sharp, gleaming with a faint cold light.
"Nanxiao, can this Zhuge Crossbow you mentioned really penetrate the soul guidance barrier?" He Caitou asked. He had just started learning about Tang Clan's hidden weapons, and the Zhuge Crossbow was considered a commonly used weapon in stealth assassinations. Unfortunately, the appearance of the reactive soul guidance barrier had made the Zhuge Crossbow lose its luster.
"If we focus on the arrows, there shouldn't be any problem." Ye Nanxiao was also unsure. The advantage of hidden weapons is that they are impossible to defend against; they can either break through invincible barriers or kill directly.
Ye Nanxiao felt a pang of regret at the cost of Tang Clan's hidden weapons; each one was ridiculously expensive, and throwing them out was practically throwing money away.
The primary goal of the technological revolution is to solve the problem that ammunition is far more expensive than the weapons themselves. It does not require a complete overhaul, but at least it should provide a few high-quality weapons.
Fan Yu's suggestion was exactly the same as Ye Nanxiao's idea: to inscribe the core magic array on the basis of the hidden weapon structure. The Tang Sect's hidden weapon system has already been formed, and Ye Nanxiao cannot add to it, change it or create new hidden weapons for the time being.
"The attack power will be greatly weakened beyond fifty meters, which is a problem. It would be better to change the energy form," Ye Nanxiao said, frowning.
Ye Nanxiao could sense Tang Ya's increasingly urgent desire to revive the Tang Sect, as she had been spending all her time studying the theory of soul tools lately.
Left with no other choice, Ye Nanxiao had to accelerate the modification of his hidden weapons.
"What a headache," Ye Nanxiao shook his head, trying to inscribe the core magic array on the crossbow bolts and bows.
Using the soul-guided barrier provided by Fan Yu for testing, the crossbow bolt successfully penetrated the barrier. The only drawback was that it couldn't be mass-produced.
Like the previous Tang Clan hidden weapons, they need to be produced by hand, which is too costly.
Ye Nanxiao felt a flash of inspiration in his mind, but he couldn't quite grasp it, so he scratched his head in frustration.
"Relax a bit." Fan Yu patted Ye Nanxiao on the shoulder. "Your unique way of thinking is most lacking in inspiration, which can't be achieved in a short time."
Ye Nanxiao went straight to the Soul Battle Zone, wanting to see if Xu Sanshi, who had been making waves recently, was there. When you're feeling down, you need to vent.
Ye Nanxiao, preoccupied with his thoughts, didn't notice that Bei Bei and her group were also in the Soul Fighting Zone.
"Nanxiao?" Tang Ya walked up to Ye Nanxiao and poked his cheek. Ye Nanxiao slapped Tang Ya's hand away in annoyance. "What are you doing?"
Tang Ya chuckled and said, "Let's see if you're the real you."
Jiang Nannan also came up and stood next to Ye Nanxiao, linking her arm with his. Their small hands naturally intertwined tightly.
"The match begins!" The referee's announcement caught Ye Nanxiao's attention, while Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi simultaneously released their martial spirits on the martial arts stage.
"What are these two doing?" Ye Nanxiao asked.
"It's Xu Sanshi again, aren't those two arguing again?" Tang Ya glared at Xu Sanshi. As a core disciple, Bei Bei was undoubtedly a prominent figure in the outer academy. Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei got along quite well. After being humiliated by Ye Nanxiao last time, he gained more combat experience and became quite famous in the outer academy.
The once noisy Soul Fighting Area instantly fell silent, with everyone's eyes focused on the two in the arena. As prominent figures in Shrek Academy's outer court, Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi's Soul Fighting matches were always thrilling, and the students loved watching them fight. In private, many students even placed bets on them.
"Where? Where do I place my bet?" Ye Nanxiao looked around but didn't find any betting odds or anything like that.
"Okay, sit down." Jiang Nannan pushed Ye Nanxiao onto a seat in the audience, then sat down next to him, resting her head on his shoulder, closing her eyes, and enjoying the moment.
Blue lightning concentrated, and Beibei's right side rapidly expanded. Surrounded by blue light, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul was released.
On the other side, Xu Sanshi was equally unyielding. His body began to swell, stretching his school uniform taut. In his right hand, a huge tortoise-shell shield appeared, his entire being exuding a violent aesthetic.
Both of them slowly stepped to the side, their sharp eyes fixed on each other, their intense soul power rising continuously, one side blue and the other black, clearly distinct in the arena.
"What has Nanxiao been up to lately? I haven't seen him all day," Tang Ya asked. Jiang Nannan had complained to Tang Ya many times about how Ye Nanxiao was always nowhere to be seen. "If you keep this up, Nannan will be snatched away by me!"
"Hey, what did you say, Xiaoya!" Jiang Nannan raised her hand as if to hit Tang Ya, but Ye Nanxiao hugged her. "Nannan is mine, you're dreaming."
Ignoring Tang Ya's eye-rolling, Ye Nanxiao pulled Jiang Nannan into his arms. Jiang Nannan struggled slightly before finding a comfortable spot to lean against Ye Nanxiao.
Surrounding students: I really want to kill him, but I can't beat him, what should I do?
"I've been wanting to get some exercise lately, I wonder if you're free?" A fiery red figure walked over, and Ma Xiaotao looked at Ye Nanxiao with a teasing expression.
"Do you believe I'm busy right now?" Ye Nanxiao put on a standard smile.
Ma Xiaotao didn't say anything, just stared at Ye Nanxiao. She had been looking for Ye Nanxiao for so long, only to find out that he was chasing girls. Chasing girls was one thing, but why wasn't she happy?
Jiang Nannan got up from Ye Nanxiao's arms, her pretty face slightly flushed. She looked at Ma Xiaotao with her beautiful eyes. Jiang Nannan knew about the cultivation relationship between Ma Xiaotao and Ye Nanxiao. Although she felt uncomfortable, Jiang Nannan was still sensible.
"Can I not go, Sister Xiaotao..." Ye Nanxiao was thinking about how to slip away, but Ma Xiaotao went straight to sit in the seat next to Jiang Nannan, which made Ye Nanxiao a little embarrassed.
Ma Xiaotao clenched her fist, making a crisp sound.
"Once my cultivation level is about the same as yours, I'll create clones for you to fight every day," Ye Nanxiao thought viciously.
Bei Bei narrowly defeated Xu Sanshi in the end. Xu Sanshi trembled all over under Bei Bei's lightning. Seeing that the match was over, Ma Xiaotao glanced at Ye Nanxiao, stood up and flew away.
"They didn't beat me up?" Ye Nanxiao scratched his head, somewhat puzzled, looking at Ma Xiaotao, who was behaving strangely today. Jiang Nannan, who was beside him, gave Ma Xiaotao a deep look and sighed softly.
"Xue'er, why do I feel a bit frustrated today?" Ye Nanxiao asked, puzzled.
"Xiao'er, there are some things you'll only understand as you grow up," Xue Di sighed, muttering to herself, "It's been so long since I've seen Bing'er."
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On the day of the new student assessment, a total of 310 groups of students, comprising 930 individuals, participated. Of these 310 groups, only 150 groups were able to remain and officially become first-year students to continue their studies; the rest were eliminated.
Those who are able to get into Shrek Academy are all a little arrogant, and they are naturally unwilling to accept failure.
Studying at Shrek Academy is undoubtedly a fierce and brutal competition, but it is precisely because of this that the tense atmosphere motivates students to work harder and unleash their potential, thus creating Shrek Academy's enduring winning streak.
Huo Yuhao and his two companions were assigned to the 33rd district. After having lunch together, they returned to their dormitory and meditated for a while before heading to the examination area. The district divisions were easy to find, with clear signs for each area. Soon, they found their district.
Ye Nanxiao had already found a good spot in the audience to watch the freshmen assessment, with a can of soda in his left hand and sunflower seeds in his right.
"When did you find yourself so free?" Ma Xiaotao walked over and sat down next to Ye Nanxiao.
"Uh, I came to watch my brother's competition when I had some free time," Ye Nanxiao replied, using Huo Yuhao as a shield.
Ma Xiaotao glanced at Ye Nanxiao, seemingly having anticipated his response, before turning her attention back to the freshman assessment.
The assessment of Huo Yuhao and the other two has begun. The referee is still Wang Yan, whom Ye Nanxiao is familiar with. In Ye Nanxiao's memory, Wang Yan still cares about Huo Yuhao and is determined to bring Huo Yuhao into the Martial Soul Department.
Thinking about it carefully, Huo Yuhao will be heading to the far north soon. Should I go with him and take a look? Ye Nanxiao wondered.
Ye Nanxiao wasn't worried about taking away Huo Yuhao's opportunity; he mainly wanted to watch the show. The luck of the chosen one would only increase, not decrease. Even if one was taken away, luck would compensate the chosen one with other opportunities.
Ye Nanxiao felt that if he was going to follow someone, he should do so secretly, otherwise he wouldn't be able to witness many memorable scenes, such as a certain insect's heartfelt confession.
Huo Yuhao's first opponent included a food-type Soul Master, which was also the first time Ye Nanxiao had ever seen a food-type Soul Master, since very few food-type Soul Masters could survive in Shrek Academy.
A faint golden light shone in Huo Yuhao's eyes. The three of them remained calm about their upcoming opponent. When Wang Dong released his martial soul, the Goddess of Light Butterfly, Ye Nanxiao was also slightly shocked.
"Isn't it beautiful, the Goddess of Light Butterfly?" Ma Xiaotao said.
"It's really beautiful, and the martial spirit is very powerful. Wang Dong's combat ability is very strong." Ye Nanxiao watched as Wang Dong spread his wings in the air. Blue and purple light flashed alternately on the wings of the Goddess of Light Butterfly, and the golden light patterns slowly subsided. At the same time, his body landed gracefully, and the pride on Wang Dong's face never disappeared.
Teacher Wang Yan, watching from the sidelines, had a look of amazement in his eyes. The other three-person teams were also watching from the sidelines. After watching this match, their faces were all solemn, and the entire Thirty-Three District became completely silent.
"You can compliment people? That's rare," Ma Xiaotao sneered.
Ye Nanxiao currently only knows that Ma Xiaotao wants to beat him up. As for why she's angry, could it be that her period has started?
Almost no one noticed the faint golden light in Huo Yuhao's eyes, except for Wang Yan, who vaguely saw the pale golden light flickering in his eyes.
Wang Dong folded his wings, turned around and returned to Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao. The three of them high-fived in celebration.
"When will you accompany me in cultivation?" Ma Xiaotao suddenly asked.
Ye Nanxiao was taken aback. He didn't care much about cultivation, since he didn't have any extreme attributes to hinder him.
Seeing that Ye Nanxiao remained silent, Ma Xiaotao became somewhat angry. She stood up and cornered Ye Nanxiao against the wall, her pretty face close to his, staring intently into his eyes, and asked, word by word, "Are you avoiding me?"
Ye Nanxiao suddenly woke up with a start. No wonder Ma Xiaotao had been looking down on him lately; she had forgotten about this cultivation fanatic.
Ma Xiaotao's eyes gradually welled up with tears. When did she start to care so much about things outside of cultivation?
Ye Nanxiao smiled gently, "No, that's not true. I've been busy with sect matters lately, sorry." He pressed Ma Xiaotao back into her seat and comforted her, "I apologize for not considering your feelings."
(End of this chapter)