Chapter 578: Fighting for Liu Erlong

His lips were sickly pale, and he secretly thanked himself in his heart: "Fortunately, I fell asleep last night, otherwise the pain... would be really terrible."

He endured the discomfort, sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes and adjusted his breathing for a moment, trying to let the soul power flow slowly in his body to relieve the piercing pain.

At this moment, a crisp prompt sound suddenly rang in my mind: "Ding! System upgrade completed, host, please check the new interface."

Lu Yu was stunned for a moment, then he perked up and forced himself to open the system interface despite the pain.

The light screen in front of him was completely new. The originally complicated data was integrated to be more concise and clear. Information such as name, title, occupation, level, martial soul, soul ring, skills, items, soul coins, etc. were clearly visible.

Not only that, several new functional modules have been added to the interface, such as options for the task system, reinforcement system and forging system. Although they are not yet enabled, they are enough to make Lu Yu's eyes light up.

He murmured under his breath: "This upgrade... is quite humane."

After calming down a little, Lu Yu decided to deal with the rewards he obtained after the battle first.

He took a deep breath and ordered the system: "Xiaozhi, open all the boxes, starting with the mysterious gift package!"

"Received, host!"

The system's artificial intelligence voice responded briskly, followed by a series of prompt tones.

The mysterious gift package was opened first, and the light flashed. The reward list was unfolded one by one on the light screen: Soul Master Level Box, Martial Soul Enhancement Box, Skill Enhancement Box, and Soul Coins 1 million! Lu Yu's eyes widened, and his heartbeat accelerated a few points. This reward was even more generous than he expected!

He couldn't wait to open it.

After the soul master level box was opened, a warm current surged into his body, and his soul power level directly increased by five levels, reaching a new height. The soul power in his body became more abundant, and it seemed that even the pain was relieved a little.

Next is the skill enhancement box. The system prompts you to obtain a random enhanced skill. The effect of the buff editor is directly increased by 50%, which takes Lu Yu's combat endurance to a new level.

The random soul master box brings a three-level soul power improvement. Although it is not as big as the level box, it also allows Lu Yu to improve his strength.

Finally, the opening of the skill upgrade box made Lu Yu's eyes light up.

He has gained skill upgrade times and can choose any skill to upgrade.

Lu Yu pondered for a moment and decided to invest resources in fusion skills.

This skill is one of his biggest trump cards at the moment, and it can refine medicinal herbs or special items into extremely effective items without any restrictions.

As long as there are enough materials, he can even refine treasures that transcend common sense.

Thinking of this, he chose the fusion skill without hesitation. The system prompted that the skill was successfully upgraded, and the refining efficiency and effect were significantly improved.

In addition, the system also prompts that you can choose to open one of the task system, reinforcement system or forging system, but it takes one day to open.

Lu Yu carefully weighed the pros and cons and took into account his financial and resource status and finally chose the task system.

After all, the mission system can provide more growth opportunities and is suitable for his current needs.

Then, he opened a random lucky box, but the result made him laugh and cry - a box of red Fuji apples! Lu Yu stared at the pile of red apple icons on the interface and shook his head helplessly: "This system... is really good at making things happen."

The pain was still raging in his body. Lu Yu did not delay any longer. He circulated his soul power and silently cast a healing spell on himself.

His healing skills have been upgraded to level six through long-term training, enough to treat moderately serious injuries.

A warm glow enveloped my body, and the pain receded like a tide, and the soreness in my muscles and joints gradually dissipated.

He let out a long breath and felt a lot more relaxed.

Pushing open the door, fresh air rushed in his face and Lu Yu walked out slowly.

Outside the door, Xiao Wu, Wang Sheng and others had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Lu Yu coming out, Xiao Wu's eyes lit up and she patted her chest in relief: "Lu Yu, you're finally awake! We were all scared when we saw you like that yesterday!"

Wang Sheng also came forward and asked with concern: "Are you okay? Yesterday's game... Tsk, it was really scary!"

Lu Yu chuckled and waved his hand: "It's okay, I was too tired yesterday, and now I'm almost recovered."

There was a hint of relief in his voice, and his face regained some color, and he seemed to be in much better spirits.

Everyone sat around the table. Lu Yu sat down and asked with a smile, "By the way, what are the plans for the academy next? Didn't Teacher Zhao say anything?"

Oscar was immediately interested when he heard this, and said with great joy: "President Zhao said that he will take us to a new place to practice soon! The soul power absorption speed there is ten times faster than the outside world, and a bunch of medicinal herbs are prepared. Most importantly, there are several soul fighters who will give us personal guidance! I am excited just thinking about it!"

When Lu Yu heard this, his heart moved.

A place where the soul power absorption speed is ten times faster is definitely a treasure land for cultivation. Coupled with the guidance of Soul Douluo, it will undoubtedly be a huge help to their strength improvement.

He nodded, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

At this moment, Xiao Wu suddenly lowered her voice, came close to Lu Yu and said, "By the way, Dean Zhao delivered the prizes for the competition this morning, but... Tang San came a few times and said he wanted to buy a bottle of Soul Refining Liquid."

She paused and observed Lu Yu's expression, "I think he is very anxious, probably because of Yu Xiaogang."

Lu Yu's eyes suddenly turned colder.

His relationship with Tang San had already reached freezing point, and Yu Xiaogang... Thinking of that man, Lu Yu frowned slightly.

He quickly analyzed in his mind: Tang San's father might be the mysterious Soul Douluo Tang Hao. If Yu Xiaogang could recover from his defect, the help to Tang San should not be underestimated.

This is undoubtedly a potential threat to Lu Yu.

He sneered and said firmly: "Soul refining liquid? Don't even think about it.

Selling it to Tang San would be like asking for trouble."

Xiao Wu nodded, as if she had expected Lu Yu to say that, and didn't ask any more questions.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Oscar stood up and opened the door. When he saw the person coming, he showed a look of surprise on his face: "Dean Liu?!"

Standing at the door was Liu Erlong, wearing a fiery red dress, her temperament as flamboyant as a blazing flame.

She looked into the house with a smile and said in a cheerful voice: "I came to see Lu Yu, how is he, how is his body recovering?"

Oscar quickly made way and shouted into the room, "Lu Yu, Dean Liu is here to see you!"

Lu Yu sat in the lounge of Shrek Academy. The sunlight outside the window shone through the sparse branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows. The air in the room was filled with the faint fragrance of plants.

He was looking down at an old soul beast atlas, his fingertips lightly running across the yellowed pages, his eyes focused.

Suddenly, there was a hurried but rhythmic sound of footsteps outside the door. Lu Yu frowned slightly, looked up, and saw the door was gently pushed open, and a graceful figure walked in.

The person coming was none other than Liu Erlong.

She was wearing a fiery red dress, the hem of which swayed slightly with her steps, as if flames were dancing in the wind.

She has a graceful figure, a slender waist yet strong, and long hair falling like a waterfall, with a bit of wild and unruly charm.

In every frown and smile, Liu Erlong's eyes were both tender and charming, yet revealed a tenacity and decisiveness that could not be ignored.

She walked into the room, her eyes fell straight on Lu Yu, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile.

"Lu Yu, long time no see."

Liu Erlong's voice was deep and magnetic, with a hint of laziness that made people's hearts beat.

She casually pulled over a chair and sat down, crossing her legs. Her skirt slipped down slightly, revealing her fair calves. She looked elegant yet a bit unruly.

Lu Yu closed the book and met Liu Erlong's gaze calmly.

He already had some guesses in his mind - Xiao Wu had mentioned unintentionally a few days ago that Tang San seemed to be asking around for news about the Soul Refining Liquid, and now that Liu Erlong came in person, the answer was almost obvious.

He smiled calmly, his tone gentle but somewhat tentative: "Dean Liu, what can I do for your visit today?"

Liu Erlong didn't beat around the bush and said directly: "Lu Yu, I won't beat around the bush with you.

I came here for the soul refining liquid."

She paused, her eyes flickered slightly, with some complicated emotions, "I know you have the soul refining liquid, I want to buy a portion, you name a price."

When Lu Yu heard this, he understood.

He leaned back in his chair, folded his hands, and looked at Liu Erlong calmly.

Soul Refining Liquid is extremely rare. It can not only enhance the physical fitness of soul masters, but also repair hidden injuries in the operation of soul power. It is a rare treasure for any soul master.

Liu Erlong must have come here for Yu Xiaogang.

Thinking of this, Lu Yu's eyes turned slightly cold. The grudge between him and Tang San had long been irreconcilable. If the soul refining liquid fell into Tang San's hands, it would be tantamount to aiding the enemy.

"Dean Liu, I do have the soul refining liquid."

Lu Yu's voice was calm but with unquestionable firmness, "I can sell it to you, or even give it to you for free, but there is one condition - this soul refining liquid must not be given to Tang San."

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong frowned slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

After she returned from the Star Dou Great Forest, she had made up her mind to let go of the past and concentrate on the construction of Shrek Academy.

But Yu Xiaogang's request made her unable to refuse - he needed the soul refining liquid to improve his strength and break through his own bottleneck.

Liu Erlong was silent for a moment, then sighed, with a hint of helplessness in her voice: "Lu Yu, I understand the grudge between you and Tang San.

But Xiaogang...he really needs this thing."

Lu Yu’s gaze remained unchanged, but his tone became a little colder: “Dean Liu, I respect you as a senior, and I understand your difficulties.

But Tang San is a man with deep scheming, I will never let him gain any benefit from me."

He paused, his eyes softened, "Besides, the Soul Refining Fluid is precious. If it's for Yu Xiaogang...Excuse me, he's not worth it."

When Liu Erlong heard this, a hint of bitterness flashed in her eyes.

She stood up slowly, her red skirt gleaming slightly in the sunlight, like a burning flame yet with a hint of loneliness.

She said softly, "In this case, I won't force you.

Lu Yu, I will not be a bad person, let's just leave it at that."

After saying that, she turned and left. Her steps were still graceful, but her back looked a little more lonely.

After Liu Erlong left, the atmosphere in the lounge was quiet for a moment.

Wang Sheng, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but speak up, with a bit of doubt in his tone: "Lu Yu, why did Dean Liu help that Yu Xiaogang? That guy is just a great soul master. The title of theoretical master sounds loud, but in my opinion, he is just a swindler."

He frowned, recalling his impression of Yu Xiaogang when he was at Notting College. "At that time at Notting College, he had a stern face all day long, pretending to be mysterious, but his strength... Tsk, it was really not that good."

Xiao Wu sat aside. Although she didn't say anything, her bright big eyes were full of confusion, and her expression was exactly the same as Wang Sheng's.

Ning Rongrong, Oscar, Huang Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing were also present. When they heard Wang Sheng's words, they all cast curious glances at him.

Lu Yu sighed lightly, glanced at everyone, and said slowly: "It's a long story.

Liu Erlong...is a miserable person.

There is an unknown story between her and Yu Xiaogang."

He paused and briefly recounted the past of Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang - their acquaintance when they were young, Liu Erlong's deep affection for Yu Xiaogang, and Yu Xiaogang's various regrets due to his own weak strength and family pressure.

After hearing this, everyone sighed.

Ning Rongrong slammed the table angrily, her tone carrying a bit of injustice: "How could such an outstanding person like Dean Liu fall for a man like Yu Xiaogang? He has delayed her for so many years, it's really abominable!"

She wrinkled her nose, her eyes filled with anger for Liu Erlong.

Wang Shengze added: "Yu Xiaogang is just a theorist, always acting like a master, but in reality he is only a great soul master, and his soul power level is pitifully low.

Dean Liu is a master of the Soul Saint level, how could he..."

He shook his head, his tone full of confusion.

Huang Yuan and Oscar looked at each other, their eyes full of shock.

Huang Yuan couldn't help but ask, "Great Soul Master? This is too outrageous! A woman like Dean Liu actually came to ask for soul refining liquid for a great soul master?"

Oscar stroked his chin and murmured, "This sounds like a fairy tale. What is Yu Xiaogang's charm?"

Zhu Zhuqing said nothing, but a hint of surprise flashed in her cold eyes.

Seeing this, Lu Yu said in a deep voice: “In short, the matter of Liu Erlong ends here.

Please be careful when you go out in the future.

Tang San and Dai Mubai have people behind them, so we also have to be wary of the descendants of powerful forces like Yu Chen.

Shrek Academy is great, but it can’t protect us forever.”

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, with a more solemn look on their faces.

They understood that Douluo Continent was never a safe place, and if they were not careful, they could fall into crisis.

Afterwards, Lu Yu led everyone to the back mountain of Shrek Academy to meet Zhao Wuji.

As soon as Zhao Wuji saw Lu Yu, he asked with concern: "Xiao Yu, how is your injury recovering?"

His voice was rough and contained some genuine concern.

Lu Yu smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Teacher Zhao, don't worry. My injuries have almost recovered and there is no problem with my daily training."