It wasn't long before Xiao Xuanzi devoured ten large buns.
The surrounding crowd burst into astonished murmurs:
"This kid can really eat—ten buns that size? Even most adults couldn't handle that!"
As time ticked on, his appetite grew more and more astonishing—thirty buns, then fifty...
By the time he'd eaten a hundred, even those waiting to take their soul power tests were drawn over, eyes wide in disbelief.
A few people gathered around, exclaiming nonstop:
"Damn, now that's what you call a monster!"
"Alright, what's your name?" Lin Feng asked with a smile, satisfied with the display.
"Everyone just calls me Xiao Xuanzi," the boy replied between mouthfuls.
"You've passed. From now on, you'll be known as Xuanzi," Lin Feng declared.
Gasps of shock rippled through the crowd.
"He… actually let him pass? Just because he can eat a lot?"
Even Prince Xue Xing, watching from behind, couldn't help his surprise.
"Hahaha, if Little Feng made this decision, he must have his reasons," Dugu Bo chuckled. "Frankly, that kind of eating ability is monstrous."
This was the first time he'd ever seen someone eat with such intensity.
"Seriously? Just being able to eat a lot counts as a 'special trait'?"
"If that's the case, I'm a top-tier drinker—I can finish a whole crate of beer!"
Some in the crowd began to grumble in protest.
"No normal person can eat that much. I suspect his martial soul has mutated," Lin Feng explained patiently. "Once he's admitted to the academy, we'll examine his martial soul thoroughly and help him resolve any issues."
"Assuming we can solve them, he might possess an extremely powerful martial soul."
"Martial soul mutation?" Dugu Yan echoed in surprise.
"Big sis, what's a martial soul mutation?" Xiao Wu, confused, looked up at Dugu Yan.
"A mutated martial soul," Dugu Yan explained, "usually happens when the parents' martial souls fuse or conflict in strange ways, resulting in something entirely new being passed down to the child."
"Sometimes, the mutation results in a stronger martial soul—even one with full innate soul power."
"But more often than not, the result is a weakened soul."
"Think of it like… inbreeding. There's a high chance of getting someone weak or defective, but also a slim chance of producing an extraordinary genius."
"I only learned all this from listening to Lin Feng."
"But I get the feeling the martial soul mutation Lin Feng just mentioned… is one of the strong ones."
"Otherwise, he wouldn't have admitted Xuanzi into Monster Academy," Dugu Yan said seriously.
"Ohh, I get it now!" Xiao Wu nodded in sudden understanding.
Beside her, Ma Hongjun and Ye Lingling also nodded thoughtfully—it was their first time hearing about this, too.
At that moment, Xuanzi, standing nearby, was full of gratitude. He opened his mouth to speak—
—but Lin Feng interrupted gently:
"Don't thank me yet. The academy can't guarantee we'll solve your problem. It's possible you'll still be stuck with your Rank 1 innate soul power for life."
"Even just being given a chance ... I'm already deeply grateful," Xuanzi said earnestly, tears welling in his eyes.
"If it can't be fixed, then I'll accept that as my fate."
"Alright. Head on in. We'll examine you more thoroughly later," Lin Feng nodded.
With joy written all over his face, Xuanzi walked through the gates of Monster Academy.
Behind him, reactions varied wildly.
"Wait… Xuanzi actually got in?"
"I knew he was special from the start! Anyone who can eat a hundred buns isn't normal!"
Some scoffed—particularly a few from Godwind Academy, who muttered disdainfully:
"Tch. So what if it's a martial soul mutation? Fixing that isn't as easy as they're making it sound."
"He'll probably still be stuck at Rank 1 soul power by the time he graduates. No future there."
"Well, maybe not. This is an academy founded by a Titled Douluo—who knows what they're capable of."
Amidst the discussion, Lin Feng silently turned his attention back to Xuanzi's departing figure.
"System, refresh trait."
Ding! Trait refresh successful.
Lin Feng immediately looked at the updated third trait—the one previously named Power of the Glutton.
[Godly Taotie Bull (Purple): Your martial soul is the Godly Taotie Bull, a beast with partial gluttonous bloodline.]
[Outstanding Talent (Purple): Your innate soul power is Rank 7.]
[Daddy Save Me! (Purple): When facing a life-threatening situation, if you drop to your knees and yell "Dad!", there is a chance you'll be spared.]
Seeing Godly Taotie Bull, Lin Feng's eyes lit up in surprise.
As expected, though the trait remained purple-tier, this martial soul was the very same one used by Taotie Douluo Xuanzi in the second series!
It was leagues above that old pig martial soul.
Once the semester starts, he'd find the right moment to swap Xuanzi's soul with this upgrade.
As for Daddy Save Me!...
Yikes. Sure, it was a life-saving ability, but the side effect… really wrecked your dignity.
Lin Feng figured Xuanzi wouldn't want it either—so he discreetly discarded it.
Retracting his gaze, Lin Feng looked back toward the academy gates.
"He got in—let's give it a shot too!"
Inspired by Xuanzi's success, dozens of onlookers stepped forward with newfound confidence.
"You there—don't all rush at once. Line up," someone called out.
"Erlong, help us keep order," Flender shouted again.
"Got it, Boss Flender!" Liu Erlong responded, heading straight toward the testing area.
However, fate did not smile upon the hopefuls.
One after another, they were all rejected.
"Sigh… This test is way harder than I expected."
"Look at yourself—Rank 6 innate soul power, and you're only Level 21 in your twenties. You call that a special trait? You're just lazy."
"Of course they didn't accept you. This is Monster Academy, remember?"
"Exactly. I heard they've already got teenagers at Soul Elder and Soul Ancestor levels inside."
The earlier surge of enthusiasm quickly died down, and the crowd was blanketed in disappointment.
"Anyone who's already tested—don't loiter here. Move along," Liu Erlong said coldly.
Elsewhere, Lin Jian stood quietly in a corner, arms crossed, eyes closed like he was detached from the world.
"…Finally, a Soul Ancestor appears."
Suddenly, he opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing through them.
Just then, a burly man stepped forward with a steady gait.
"Is that guy really a Soul Ancestor-level cultivator? He looks like a brute…"
Nearby Lin Clan members murmured in doubt.
"Who is he? Looks way too old to be applying to an academy."
"Seriously… He's gotta be overconfident."
The moment the man stepped forward, new whispers filled the crowd, everyone sizing up this imposing figure.
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