Duolou: After taking advice, I became Supreme!

Of course, Yun Feng didn't make a big deal out of it, but he found this type of training uninspiring. There was no targeted approach.

For Yun Feng, Zhu Zhuqing, as an agility-type Soul Master, wouldn't benefit much from just running laps. While it could help a bit, it wasn't significant. Yun Feng believed Zhu Zhuqing would benefit more from obstacle courses and reaction drills rather than simple stamina exercises.

As for Dai Mubai, being a strength-type Soul Master, he should focus on training that harnesses his martial soul's attributes, maximizing anaerobic exercises. However, Yun Feng hadn't seen him engage in any strength training at all.

Then there was Ma Hongjun—why wasn't he training in a fiery environment to build resistance to flames, even if it required an artificial setup? For Oscar, things were even simpler; with Shao Xin, a food-type Soul Sage, guiding him, making progress should be straightforward.

Yun Feng didn't have much to say about Ning Rongrong; her focus control from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan was sufficient for her to practice. Xiao Wu only needed to meditate and unlock the hidden potential within her own body.

As for Tang San? Even if Yun Feng knew what to suggest, he wouldn't say much.

But lately, Yun Feng had only seen running and sparring exercises. It was baffling.

After thinking it over, Yun Feng made up his mind.

The Star Dou Forest lies southeast of the Balak Kingdom, with a small part of it bordering the kingdom. Soto City itself was in the southeast of Balak Kingdom, less than five hundred kilometers from the forest, making it the best option for Shrek Academy students to acquire soul rings.

With Oscar's sausage assistance, it only took a day for the Shrek group to cover over four hundred kilometers by nightfall, drawing close to the Star Dou Forest.

As they neared a small town, Zhao Wuji ordered a rest. Supplies ahead were uncertain, so it was best to stop here.

The town was more bustling than Yun Feng had expected, about three times the size of the village where Shrek Academy was located. Although lacking walls, it resembled a small city with streets lined with various shops, all catering to soul masters—selling weapons, armor, antidotes, recovery potions, and even clothing with multiple pockets, ideal for soul master adventures.

Yun Feng remarked thoughtfully, "Living off the mountains and water—that's what they say. This town clearly relies on the Star Dou Forest, and there are likely several other towns like this around the forest."

Ning Rongrong looked surprised, saying, "But this is nearly a hundred kilometers from the Star Dou Forest—isn't that a bit far?"

Dai Mubai explained, "You're used to the national soul beast reserves, where soul beasts are generally tamer and don't attack humans. But the Star Dou Forest, being a wild soul beast habitat, is different. Soul beasts here are much fiercer, and even those on the outskirts often wander out. If a town were too close, it could be dangerous."

Ning Rongrong accepted this explanation, realizing her own soul rings had mostly been acquired by elders hunting for her or bringing weakened soul beasts to her. She had never ventured to the Star Dou Forest herself.

Yun Feng didn't think too much about it, but he did appreciate the opportunity to broaden his horizons.

Zhao Wuji pointed to an ordinary-looking hotel up ahead. "We'll stay here tonight. Rest up, and we'll head out at dawn. You'll cover your own lodging and meal costs."

Shrek Academy wasn't wealthy, and teachers like Zhao Wuji and Flender had no real income. Ironically, the students received subsidies from the Spirit Hall, so they could cover their daily expenses.

The hotel was a two-story building with a simple dining area on the first floor and accommodations on the second. Zhao Wuji booked himself a single room and went upstairs right away.

After a quick discussion, Dai Mubai arranged a four-person room for the male students and a three-person room for the girls. However, Yun Feng declined. He had no shortage of funds, so he saw no need to crowd in with others.

"Let's eat first," Ma Hongjun suggested. "I'm sick of sausages after eating them all day." The others, including Zhu Zhuqing, nodded in agreement.

The group settled at a table, and once seated, Tang San turned to Dai Mubai, asking, "Shouldn't we invite Teacher Zhao to join us?"

Dai Mubai shook his head. "No need. Although our teachers won't cover any of our expenses, they also don't accept any of our hospitality—that's one of Dean Flender's rules."

Ma Hongjun forced a smile and said, "Isn't that just fine? Everything's clear and straightforward. That's what I like about this academy—it's so genuine."

His words barely had a second to land before Ning Rongrong quipped, "Or maybe it's because if something happened, he wouldn't be able to pay for us anyway. After all, you all keep saying how poor the academy's teachers are."

Ma Hongjun laughed awkwardly, changing the topic. "Let's order food!"

Everyone observed Ma Hongjun's physique and couldn't help but notice his tendency toward plumpness. It seemed his appetite, not his Evil Fire, was to blame.

After Ma Hongjun ordered a few dishes, Yun Feng, as an ever-resourceful soul master, was unimpressed by his stinginess and immediately spoke up, "This meal's on me, as an apology for any inconvenience I caused before. Ma Hongjun, don't hold back—I'm definitely not short on money!"

Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up at Yun Feng's words, and his view of Yun Feng softened. Although Yun Feng had caused him some trouble, he had indirectly helped him too. With Flender's guidance, Ma Hongjun had come to resent Yun Feng less.

Though it only lasted a few seconds, he knew he should at least eat heartily to get even.

Hearing Yun Feng's offer, Ma Hongjun grinned widely, replying, "Since you say so, I won't hold back!"

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