Versatile Mage: Soul and Demon Dual Cultivation

Lin Chen paused, and seeing the puzzled look on Dean Xiao's face, he continued, "I know the academy's intention is to allow students to improve themselves through experience, but that doesn't mean the school can do nothing. Jinlin City is a completely unknown city, full of unpredictable dangers. Choosing such a place as a training ground for students is problematic in itself. Knowing that Jinlin City is dangerous, it would be one thing to let students train there, but why can't the academy send a few teachers to protect them secretly? Would sending a few teachers to protect them secretly negate the meaning of the training for the students? But what did the students learn from this experience, besides paying the price of their lives? I can tell you very clearly that all the students learned was how to run away! In just one day, the students experienced several thrilling chases and escapes. Apart from that, there were no other gains. Is this the kind of experience the school wants?"

Lin Chen's words, like a warning bell, kept echoing in Dean Xiao's mind. Dean Xiao's brow furrowed, and his face was very unsightly.

As the saying goes, honest advice, though unpleasant to the ear, is beneficial to conduct, and bitter medicine is good for illness. Although Lin Chen's words were not pleasant to hear, he was indeed thinking about the development of Pearl Academy.

Dean Xiao paced back and forth, and after a long time, he finally said, "Lin Chen, you're right. This training was a negligence on our part. Your suggestion is very good. In the future, no matter where Pearl Academy chooses to conduct training, we will send teachers to protect them secretly!"

Seeing that Dean Xiao was a sensible person who could distinguish between good and bad, Lin Chen didn't dwell on it anymore. He smiled slightly and said, "Actually, teachers only need to provide covert protection in case of unexpected events. The rest of the time, it should be the same as usual. Only by experiencing life, death, and slaughter can students truly grow."

Dean Xiao smiled with satisfaction and said, "Lin Chen, what are your plans for the future? Would you like to stay at Pearl Academy as a teacher?"

Lin Chen laughed heartily and said, "Dean, please spare me. I haven't even taught a few classes at Pearl Academy in the past year or so. Aren't you afraid that if I become a teacher, the students will come looking for you?"

Dean Xiao patted Lin Chen on the shoulder and said, "That's right, you're too used to freedom. Being a teacher would restrict you! In any case, you deserve the most credit for this training. I represent Pearl Academy in expressing my gratitude to you!"

Lin Chen said with a grin, "Dean Xiao, I'll accept your gratitude, but you should also give me something tangible. Verbal thanks aren't satisfying!"

Hearing Lin Chen's words, Dean Xiao burst into laughter. Lin Chen was too good at taking advantage of the situation.

His relationship with Lin Chen was more like a transaction. He had previously provided Lin Chen with a spot in the Three-Step Pagoda, and Lin Chen had led Pearl Academy to victory over Imperial Capital Academy. That was the content of the transaction.

Now, Lin Chen didn't hesitate to disregard his position as the dean. Dean Xiao greatly admired Lin Chen's personality.

And Lin Chen's direct request for benefits didn't make Dean Xiao feel any dissatisfaction. Instead, he liked that feeling very much. Their relationship was equal. They weren't like teachers and students, but more like old friends who had known each other for many years.

"Just say what you want. You don't lack spots in the Three-Step Pagoda. The Fire Institute's chief gets a spot every month!" Dean Xiao said readily.

Lin Chen smiled and said, "I can't think of anything I lack right now. Dean, how about you let me take a look around Pearl Academy's treasure vault?"

Dean Xiao rolled his eyes at Lin Chen and said, "Treasure vault? How come I don't know Pearl Academy has a treasure vault? I won't haggle with you. Go back and think carefully about what you need, and come find me when you figure it out!"

Lin Chen thought for a moment and said, "That's fine, but you owe me!"

Hearing this, Dean Xiao was furious and cursed, "Get out of here!"

After leaving the dean's office, Lin Chen went straight back to the villa. With the training over, Mu Ningjiao and Lin Chen also got a few days of short vacation.

As soon as he got home, he saw Mu Ningjiao sitting cross-legged on the sofa, cultivating. Seeing Lin Chen return, a faint smile appeared on Mu Ningjiao's face.

"You're back?" Mu Ningjiao slowly stood up and said.

"Yeah, why did you start cultivating as soon as you got back? Aren't you going to relax?" Lin Chen asked.

Mu Ningjiao sighed and said, "After this experience, I realized that I'm still too weak!"

"Cultivation is something you can't rush. You're already very strong compared to your peers!" Lin Chen said.

Mu Ningjiao shook her head and said, "What's the point of comparing myself to those peers? I have my own goals. You don't have to worry about me!"

Mu Ningjiao didn't want to say more. After this life-and-death experience, Mu Ningxue had become her target in her heart.

Lin Chen said, "Knowing you're ambitious, I can only help you more!"

Mu Ningjiao shook her head and said, "No, you've already given me enough resources!"

Lin Chen walked to Mu Ningjiao's side and hugged her, saying with a smile, "Not enough!"

"You… why are you thinking about such messy things as soon as you get home!"

Completely understanding the meaning of Lin Chen's words, Mu Ningjiao was a little embarrassed and annoyed.

Lin Chen didn't reply, and carried Mu Ningjiao straight towards the bedroom.

Mu Ningjiao said shyly, "Don't, you haven't taken a bath yet! You're so dirty!"

"Then together!" Lin Chen said.

"No, I already washed!" Mu Ningjiao said嬌声.

Lin Chen smiled and said, "You can wash again even if you've already washed!"

"You're so domineering!" Faced with Lin Chen's domineering actions, Mu Ningjiao said with a mixture of love and hate.

"It's fine as long as you like it!"

"I don't like it!"

"You like it!!!"

A moment later, a thick mist rose in the bathroom.

"Don't… not here!" In the mist, as a light and clear voice sounded, a moving movement was set off under the mist.

Lin Chen, who had achieved great success in the Yin-Yang Technique, coupled with his level 90 soul power cultivation, allowed Mu Ningjiao's soul power level to increase at an extremely fast speed. I'm afraid it won't be long before she breaks through to Soul Saint. Lin Chen has always been very serious about cultivation!

During this experience, Mu Ningjiao also witnessed the power of the Martial Soul, and she also became more serious about cultivating with Lin Chen.

The time for cultivation flew by quickly, always quietly passing by unnoticed.

In the afternoon, the sun was shining brightly. On the big bed in the second-floor bedroom, Mu Ningjiao snuggled in Lin Chen's arms. She held her phone in her hand, constantly replying to messages.