"Mhm."
Furina nodded, her gaze sweeping across the faces of the three. Her tone was calm but serious: "I'm just leaving the academy for a while; I have some private matters to attend to. You three should focus on your studies and training at the academy."
Her expression turned solemn: "Also, I asked Principal Yan Shaozhe about it. After you become Shrek reserve members, it's inevitable that you'll have to go and deal with Evil Soul Masters alongside the official members. When that happens, you must be careful."
"For example—" She extended her index finger, her tone intensifying, "Remember to dispose of any corpses nearby immediately. You don't want the enemy to use Corpse Control or Undead Manipulation-type Martial Soul Abilities to turn those bodies into your enemies; that would be troublesome."
"I heard this from Ye Guyi." Furina used Ye Guyi as a cover, "When dealing with Evil Soul Masters, you must be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious."
She knew that Huo Yuhao and the others were well aware of Ye Guyi's situation.
As an Angel-type Martial Soul user, killing Evil Soul Masters could increase her strength, so she frequently hunted them. She had extensive experience in this area and was the most qualified to speak on it.
Wang Dong waved his hand, looking dismissive: "Oh, it's fine. Surely there will be teachers following us, right? Or maybe some senior students? They wouldn't just let us go hunt Evil Soul Masters completely unprepared, would they?"
Xiao Xiao chimed in: "Yeah, with Shrek's teachers around, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"
She calculated in her mind: They were already reserve members; the academy would surely send people to protect them from the shadows. Besides, Huo Yuhao's unique First Soul Skill support ability was so strong that they would be able to react in time if they encountered any danger.
Although Wang Dong's strength was only at the Spirit Elder level, his Martial Soul was the Light Goddess Butterfly, which belonged to the Light attribute and had a suppressive effect on Evil Soul Masters.
Plus, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong had their Martial Soul Fusion Skill. As long as they didn't run into an overly powerful Evil Soul Master, it looked like they had the advantage.
Furina looked at them and couldn't help but roll her eyes.
If this were any other school or another group of teachers, she wouldn't say anything more. But this was Shrek! Aside from Elder Mu, she really didn't trust anyone else, especially Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe.
"Have you forgotten the time the Inner Court senior went berserk?" Furina's voice suddenly rose, "Their teacher was a Titled Douluo! And there were other teachers present, yet they still couldn't stop it. Do you think the other teachers are any more reliable?"
The three of them were stunned.
Furina continued: "And when Elder Xuan was talking to you, I was listening on the side. Didn't he say that there were times when Inner Court students got separated from their teachers and suffered heavy losses? Don't you remember?"
She stared at the three of them, enunciating every word: "All signs point to the fact that Shrek's teachers are unreliable."
The air went quiet for a moment.
After Furina's reminder, Huo Yuhao and the others realized it: that was indeed the logic. Shrek's record in this regard was indeed not very reliable.
If they encountered any dangerous situation, relying solely on the teachers... that probably wasn't appropriate. It was better to rely on themselves; that was more reliable.
Wang Dong scratched his head, pondered for a moment, and then spoke: "That makes sense. But... will disposing of corpses really reduce the danger?"
"It's just a precaution." Furina shrugged, "Caution is the parent of safety. And when I set off, I will prepare some cake made from my Fifth Soul Skill and Seventh Soul Skill for you. If there are seniors with you, you can share some with them."
She looked at the three, her tone softening: "At that time, you'll have to rely on yourselves to be careful."
She would say what needed to be said and do what needed to be done. As for the final outcome, it would depend on Huo Yuhao and the others' own fortunes, and also on whether that old man, Elder Xuan, would change.
However, Furina really didn't have much confidence in Elder Xuan.
If that drunken old man really wanted to change, he would have changed long ago after that incident happened, instead of becoming what he was now.
Huo Yuhao nodded seriously. He had always firmly believed in Furina's words because he knew that whatever Furina said must have a deeper meaning and was never just casual talk.
"Alright. When the time comes, I will definitely be cautious and strive to ensure no accidents occur."
Xiao Xiao also patted her chest and said with a grin: "Mhm, don't worry, we will definitely be careful! After all, I don't want to die young."
"Hahaha!" Wang Dong was amused by her.
The corners of Furina's mouth also curled up slightly, then, as if remembering something, she said: "By the way, do you remember the senior sister who attacked us last time?"
Xiao Xiao blinked: "I remember, why? Since that last time, we haven't seen her again."
Wang Dong immediately became alert: "Could it be that she wants to take revenge on you?"
Furina couldn't help but laugh out loud: "That's funny! She won't come to take revenge on me; on the contrary, she wants to acknowledge me as her foster mother."
"Huh?" Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao said in unison, their faces full of confusion.
Wang Dong was the first to jump up and express his disbelief: "How is this possible? Is it for real? You aren't bragging again, are you? Although you have broken through to the Martial Soul Saint level, she is still a senior, older than you, and has a better figure than you. Why would she acknowledge you as her foster mother?"
As he spoke, he even took a serious glance at Furina's... well, indeed slightly flat chest.
Veins throbbed on Furina's forehead, and her fists clenched with a cracking sound: "You guy, you really don't know how to talk! I have half a mind to punch you!"
Wang Dong chuckled and took a step back: "See, I'm just speaking the truth, don't get angry."
But in his heart, he was secretly rejoicing: Haha, I still have a chance to develop! As long as Furina keeps staying like this, when I reveal my identity as a girl one day, Huo Yuhao will definitely be head over heels for This Lord!
Xiao Xiao pursed her lips and giggled on the side, her eyes curving into crescents.
Furina took a deep breath, deciding that she was the bigger person and wouldn't lower herself to the level of a brat like Wang Dong.
"Alright, I'm the bigger person, so I won't lower myself to your level." She calmed her emotions, "That senior sister is named Ma Xiaotao, a descendant of the Original Shrek Seven Devils member Ma Hongjun. Her Martial Soul is the Evil Fire Phoenix. Because the Evil Fire wasn't eradicated, she often loses control and goes berserk."
"At the same time, she is also one of the current Shrek Seven Devils." Furina continued, "I used Ultimate Water to help her suppress the Evil Fire. During the time I'm away, if she needs to suppress it again, I'll leave it to you, Huo Yuhao. Use your Second Martial Soul."
She looked at Huo Yuhao: "I have already promised her that I would help purify it once a week. If I am away for a long time, it's up to you."
Huo Yuhao nodded, understanding Furina's intention. Ultimate Water could suppress Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire, so his Second Martial Soul, the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion's Ultimate Ice, could do the same.
"No problem."
Wang Dong frowned: "That crazy woman? She is also one of the Shrek Seven Devils?"
Xiao Xiao said: "But her strength is at the Spirit Emperor level. To reach Spirit Emperor at such a young age, she's definitely qualified."
"That's true..." Wang Dong muttered, then as if suddenly thinking of something, he turned his head sharply to look at Huo Yuhao, his eyes becoming exceptionally sharp, "Huo Yuhao, when you help her suppress the Evil Fire, don't get charmed by her!"
His tone was as stern as if he were giving an order.
Huo Yuhao was stunned, completely unable to understand why Wang Dong was suddenly so agitated. Furina hadn't even said anything, so why was Wang Dong more excited about this than Furina?
Furina watched silently from the side, secretly laughing in her heart: Oh my, has he fallen for Huo Yuhao? Or is Tang San's invisible hand starting to exert force? Whatever, it's all the same. Anyway, he will surely still think this is his own idea.
Seeing Huo Yuhao didn't react, Wang Dong stepped forward and pointed at his nose: "Did you hear me?"
Huo Yuhao nodded blankly: "K-know, I know."
Xiao Xiao covered her mouth and giggled on the side, her eyes darting back and forth between the two.
Furina coughed lightly, breaking the subtle atmosphere: "Alright, alright, after I leave, you all take care of each other. Remember what I said, and don't be careless."
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