Douluo Dalu 3: Legend of the White Fox

"Become my student. Once your cultivation improves, I can have Divine Craftsman Zhenhua create a complete set of heavenly forged metals tailored just for you," Holy Spirit Douluo Yali said, her gaze fixed on Xia Yi. She still hadn't given up on taking Xia Yi as her disciple.

Xia Yi's Star Shift was the most extraordinary healing soul skill she had ever seen, capable of treating injuries even she couldn't handle.

"Just give me the heavenly forged metal," Xia Yi replied, shaking his head firmly. Although there was a strange aura about Yali that drew him in, Xia Yi wasn't willing to hastily accept a teacher, especially since he didn't know what abilities his martial soul might develop after its evolution.

"Are you truly so reluctant to be my student? If you agree, forget one piece of heavenly forged metal—I'd even..." Yali's words trailed off as she gazed at Xia Yi, her eyes carrying a hint of grievance.

Xia Yi's repeated rejections felt like disdain to Yali.

Who was Saint Spirit Douluo Yali?

A Rank 98 Super Douluo, clad in a four-word battle armor and with the potential to reach Limit Douluo in the future. Her status was unparalleled. Even without being the wife of the current Sea God Pavilion Master, Skyhold Douluo Yun Ming, her rank was enough to rival any Limit Douluo.

If she declared her intention to take on a student, even Title Douluo-level powerhouses would vie for the opportunity.

However, despite finding Xia Yi, a rare talent among healing-type soul masters, she had been refused repeatedly—something she had never experienced in her long life.

Worse, Xia Yi still had the gall to covet her heavenly forged metal! Compared to being her disciple, did that metal even hold a candle?

"I don't feel wronged. I just don't want to be a support soul master," Xia Yi said, shaking his head honestly.

Yali nodded slightly. That much, she could understand. If they had the choice, who would willingly choose to be a support soul master?

Especially someone Xia Yi's age. What youth didn't aspire to battle, conquer, and explore the world? Who would choose to hide behind their teammates?

"But your martial soul has already destined you to be a healing-type soul master," Yali said earnestly. "A soul master must first accept their own martial soul to truly become strong. If even you look down on your martial soul, how can you expect others to respect you or it?"

"I don't look down on my martial soul," Xia Yi retorted. "Let me ask you this: Have you ever seen a healing-type fox martial soul?"

Yali paused, suddenly remembering that Xia Yi's martial soul was indeed a fox. Frowning slightly, she replied, "But your soul skill is undeniably healing."

"That's just my first soul skill. Who's to say my second one will be healing as well?" Xia Yi grinned as he spoke.

"If your first is healing and your second switches to offense or control, won't you end up being a jack of all trades and master of none?" Yali countered.

Ordinary soul masters could somewhat control their soul skills by choosing specific soul rings or soul spirits, but Xia Yi was different. He had no idea what his next soul skill would be. Yali, however, was unaware of this fact and assumed Xia Yi planned to switch soul spirits after reaching Rank 20.

"Regardless, I don't want to be a support," Xia Yi said nonchalantly.

"No matter what you say, your first soul skill alone is a revolutionary healing ability. It proves your martial soul can excel in the healing path—perhaps even surpass me. Abandoning this path would be such a waste," Yali insisted, still trying to convince him.

"Ma'am, just give me the heavenly forged metal. I really don't want to become a support," Xia Yi said with a pained smile. He hadn't expected Yali to be even more persistent than Bi Ji.

Yali's lips curved upward slightly. Staring at Xia Yi for a full minute, she finally revealed a playful smile. "No. Become my student, and then I'll give it to you."

"Ma'am, as a renowned figure, aren't you worried this will tarnish your reputation?" Xia Yi asked, incredulous.

"Reputation? What reputation? If I had one, I wouldn't have been repeatedly refused by a Rank 10 soul master," Yali said with a smile, crossing her arms and looking at Xia Yi. She seemed to relish his frustration—it was sweet revenge for all his refusals.

"If you won't give it to me, don't blame me for being rude," Xia Yi said quietly.

"Oh? And how do you plan to be rude?" Yali's curiosity was piqued. She couldn't imagine how a mere Rank 10 soul master could dare to say such a thing to her—a Saint Spirit Douluo.

"I'll report Na'er for attempted murder. If you don't give me an explanation, I'll call the Federation police and let them handle it according to the law. Let's see if Shrek Academy dares to openly defy the Federation," Xia Yi said, glancing at the unconscious Naru.

A glint flashed in Yali's eyes, but it quickly dissipated into a dismissive smirk. "It seems you don't understand what Shrek Academy stands for. Besides, Shrek and the Federation have always enjoyed a harmonious relationship. Do you really think the Federation would offend me, a Saint Spirit Douluo, for a mere soul master like you?"

"Heh, of course, I know. But I didn't expect someone like Holy Spirit Douluo to be so foolish," Xia Yi sneered.

"Foolish? Me?" Yali raised an eyebrow, staring daggers at Xia Yi. "Care to explain how I'm foolish? If you make a convincing argument, I'll give you the heavenly forged metal."

Xia Yi chuckled. "Shrek Academy is indeed powerful, but you seem to have forgotten one thing: Under heaven, all lands belong to the king. Shrek City's high degree of autonomy has long been a thorn in the Federation's side. The so-called harmony is just a façade hiding deeper conflicts. If Shrek Academy gives the Federation a reason, they won't hesitate to act."

"Interesting. Go on," Yali said, her interest visibly growing. Her appreciation for Xia Yi deepened. His ability to see through the intricate relationship between Shrek and the Federation impressed her greatly.

Shrek's true dynamics with the Federation were far from the surface-level harmony most believed. Only the Sea God Pavilion's higher-ups truly understood the ongoing tension and power struggles.

"Heh. If the Federation learns about an assassination attempt on a citizen by Shrek Academy, they'll have no choice but to investigate publicly. Otherwise, they risk appearing weak in front of the people," Xia Yi said with a cold smile.

"And why is that?" Yali asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"If the Federation doesn't act, it'll send a clear message to the populace: that they fear Shrek Academy," Xia Yi replied, meeting Yali's gaze. "So, Madam Yali, if you were a Federation official, what would you do in this situation?"

(End of Chapter)