"No way," Xiao Wu called out before Ao Tian could even speak.
Ao Tian and Gu Yue Na looked at Xiao Wu in confusion.
Zhu Zhuqing looked troubled and said, "But I didn't bring much money with me this time."
Xiao Wu obviously didn't want this. She felt that she used to owe Ao Tian money too. And as she kept owing, she ended up becoming his… little wife.
So, she really didn't want this girl, whose looks weren't any worse than hers and whose figure was much better, to owe Ao Tian money.
"You don't have to pay. Consider this meal Ao Tian's treat," Xiao Wu said.
Ao Tian smiled and said, "That's right. We'll be classmates in the future, so it's nothing to treat you to a meal."
Saying this, he approvingly stroked Xiao Wu's head, thinking that she was on the same page as him, but he hadn't guessed her true thoughts.
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "Thank you, but I don't like owing people favors."
Xiao Wu quickly waved her hands. "It's okay, you don't need to pay back any favor."
Zhu Zhuqing still shook her head. "It's settled then. I will definitely repay the money I owe you."
"Since you want to pay it back, then do so." Ao Tian said, not forcing the issue. He accepted the Gold Soul Coin that Zhu Zhuqing handed over.
Xiao Wu was helpless and had to say, "Then you have to pay it back quickly, don't take too long, okay?"
Zhu Zhuqing said, "No problem. I'm a Soul Grand Master now and can receive ten Gold Soul Coins in subsidies from the Hall of Martial Souls every month. I'll pay you back next month."
Xiao Wu breathed a small sigh of relief. "Alright then."
The group boarded the carriage and continued their journey.
The carriage moved through the bustling city, with Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing each leaning out of a window, taking in the sights.
"Ao Tian, stop for a moment," Zhu Zhuqing suddenly called out.
Ao Tian pulled the carriage over. Zhu Zhuqing got out and said, "Wait for me."
Then, she ran towards a nearby stall, a mask vendor.
The wooden cart was covered in all sorts of masks: exquisite, crude, evil, and terrifying.
Zhu Zhuqing was carefully choosing one. She had been inspired by Xiao Wu and Gu Yue Na, so when she saw the mask stall, she immediately decided to buy one.
"I want one too," Xiao Wu said, her eyes sparkling. After covering her face, she rushed down as well.
The two girls took a while to choose, then happily returned, each holding a mask.
Xiao Wu held a white rabbit mask.
Zhu Zhuqing held a black wing mask, which gave off an eerie feeling. Paired with her black clothes and icy demeanor, it was completely fitting.
The carriage didn't stop again for the rest of the journey, and they entered a city in the evening.
Considering Zhu Zhuqing's spending habits, Ao Tian didn't choose an expensive hotel this time.
They booked three rooms: one for Ao Tian, one for Xiao Wu and Gu Yue Na, and one for Zhu Zhuqing. This time, Zhu Zhuqing ordered her meal separately.
The next morning, they set off again and finally arrived at their destination, Soto City, at noon.
As one of the two major cities in the Barack Kingdom, Soto City had a much stronger military presence than other cities, with soldiers patrolling everywhere.
The streets were bustling with people, lined with all sorts of shops, making it a very prosperous scene.
Ao Tian sat in the driver's seat outside. Xiao Wu suddenly poked her head out and said, "Shrek Academy starts accepting students tomorrow. Let's find a hotel to eat and stay the night first, then head there early tomorrow."
"Alright," Ao Tian replied.
Xiao Wu pulled her head back in and asked, "Zhuqing, are you coming with us, or..."
Having spent a day together, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were quite familiar with each other, directly addressing her as Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing pondered for a moment, then said, "I'll come with you. We can go to Shrek Academy together tomorrow."
"Great!" Xiao Wu exclaimed excitedly. "Let's find a hotel, have dinner, and then explore Soto City. We can go to Shrek Academy tomorrow."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't say anything. She had made up her mind to stay in the hotel and cultivate after settling in.
Although she also wanted to go shopping, she rationally believed that cultivation was more important to her.
Others had the right to play and waste time, but she didn't.
If she didn't cultivate diligently, and lost to her sister in the future, only death awaited her.
So, she could only cultivate with all her might.
"Ao Tian, stop, stop," Xiao Wu suddenly shouted.
Ao Tian stopped the carriage, and Xiao Wu had already hopped out, looking at a hotel nearby.
This hotel was quite unique, with three floors. It wasn't very large, but the entire exterior was rose-colored, shaped like a giant rose, giving a refreshing feeling.
Four large, gilded characters were embedded on the hotel wall: Rose Hotel.
"This hotel is interesting, Ao Tian, let's stay here," Xiao Wu said.
Ao Tian looked thoughtfully at the hotel. Hearing Xiao Wu's words, he immediately smiled and said, "Sure."
He looked at the hotel with a hint of interest.
I wonder if I'll run into Tang San here? And that Dai Mubai, the one with the twin sisters. Ao Tian thought.
Thinking of this, he glanced at the carriage behind him. Zhu Zhuqing was still here. He wondered if seeing her fiancé getting involved with other girls would lead to something interesting.
Ao Tian didn't use his divine sense to observe the situation inside. For him, surprises were a source of fun. Knowing everything beforehand would be boring.
Ao Tian drove the carriage to the hotel entrance, and they got out and went inside.
"Don't we need to wear masks?" Zhu Zhuqing whispered to Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu shook her head and patiently explained, "No, Soto City is a big city, and the security is very good. We don't need to worry about bad guys causing us trouble."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, saying, "Xiao Wu, you're really experienced."
Xiao Wu's face immediately flushed red. "It's not really me. Ao Tian taught me all of this."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Ao Tian in front of them, her curiosity growing stronger.
What kind of person could make two outstanding girls willingly follow him?
The four of them entered the hotel lobby, only to find it in a state of chaos.
The floor in the center was heavily damaged, and many tables and chairs around were broken, as if a violent storm had just swept through.
In addition, many giant Blue Silver Grass plants were scattered on the ground.
Actually, these Blue Silver Grass didn't look like normal Blue Silver Grass anymore, but Ao Tian and Xiao Wu recognized them at a glance because they were very familiar with them. These were Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.
"Isn't that Tang San's Blue Silver Grass? Could he be here too? And he got into a fight?" Xiao Wu asked in surprise.
Just then, a middle-aged man hurried over.
He said apologetically, "Hello, I'm the hotel manager. I'm very sorry, but our hotel rooms are currently full."
Xiao Wu was a little disappointed and asked, "Was there a boy with a Blue Silver Grass spirit in a fight here just now?"
The hotel manager nodded and said, "Yes."
"Who won?"
"The soul master with Blue Silver Grass won."
Xiao Wu said "Oh," and didn't say anything else.
Ao Tian said, "Since there are no rooms here, let's go to another place."
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