Li Chang'an leaned closer and whispered to Xiao Wu, "Looks like you're quite popular around here, huh?"
He'd only arrived a couple of days late, yet Xiao Wu was already this well-liked. Zhu Zhuqing had just enrolled as well, but her stunning appearance had clearly stunned all the boys in class.
Xiao Wu gave a snort and replied, "It's just a bunch of boring uncles. Who cares about them?"
Li Chang'an chuckled, "No need to be so harsh. They're only about ten years older than you."
Xiao Wu stuck out her cute pink tongue. "Ten years is still uncle territory, isn't it?"
Just as they were talking, Li Chang'an noticed the light around him dimming. Looking up, he found himself surrounded by four tall, burly figures, standing like walls on all sides.
Li Chang'an could already guess how this scene was going to play out, but he kept a calm expression and asked, "Can I help you?"
The closest one to him was a muscular young man, around 1.8 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a sturdy frame. His short auburn hair gleamed with energy, and his eyes were sharp and intense. With a deep, gravelly voice, he asked, "Kid, you new here?"
Li Chang'an nodded. "Yeah, nice to meet you all. I'm Li Changsheng. Oh, and I'm Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's boyfriend."
Li Chang'an had never been one to hide things. Since Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were already aware of each other, there was no point beating around the bush. He might as well say it outright and resolve the matter once and for all.
Besides, with such beautiful girlfriends, how could he not show off a little?.
The moment Li Chang'an said that, even the surrounding students were stunned. Dai Mubai clenched his fists, an unreadable expression flashing across his face.
He knew his older brother had proposed a marriage alliance with Zhu Zhuqing, and yet this guy had the audacity to say such a thing? Had he actually managed to win over his brother?
The muscular youth—Tai Long—noticed that when Li Chang'an made his bold declaration, neither Xiao Wu nor Zhu Zhuqing objected. They merely lowered their heads silently.
Which could only mean one thing: this new guy really was dating the two most beautiful girls in the class—at the same time.
Including the princess from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan, there were only three beauties in the entire class. And this guy had snagged two of them?
Tai Long felt his heart sink.
"Kid, if you've got guts, fight me one-on-one! I'm skipping class for this—dare or not?" Tai Long slammed a fist on a desk.
"I refuse. You're a student. Me beating you wouldn't look good," Li Chang'an replied calmly, indirectly revealing his identity. But Tai Long, burning with rage, didn't catch the hint.
"Hmph, coward!" Tai Long snorted, refusing to back down.
[Ding! Mission issued: Break Tang San's path to founding the Tang Sect—force the Strength Clan to seal their Clan for a hundred years! Mission reward: Soul tool upgrade—internal storage space now supports living beings (excluding humans)]
Just as Li Chang'an was about to make a move, the system's voice chimed in, causing him to pause momentarily. This was a solid reward. While it couldn't store humans, it could now store animals—maybe a kitten... or perhaps Xiao Wu or Gu Yuena...
Maybe the system noticed he was juggling too many love interests and was giving him a special tool to help out?
Without help from the Strength Clan, Tang San might never be able to establish the Tang Sect. This could really change everything...
"Let's go—out to the training ground," Li Chang'an said, glancing at Tai Long before taking the lead. Xiao Wu immediately followed him, while Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment before quietly walking behind.
Though she usually kept to herself, this duel involved Li Chang'an. Naturally, she cared.
The rest of the class eagerly trailed along. Tai Long had always called himself the academy's strongest—this was definitely going to be a good show.
Once they arrived at the training field, Li Chang'an folded his arms and gestured politely.
"After you."
Tai Long let out a low growl as his body began to transform.
Already massive, his physique bulked up even further—especially his arms, which nearly doubled in size and now reached down past his knees. Black fur covered the exposed parts of his body.
"Tai Long, Martial Soul: Vigorous Orangutan. Level 37 Power Attack Battle Spirit Master. Let's go!"
He didn't see Li Chang'an summon any soul rings or even release his Martial soul. All he heard was a calm voice:
"Li Chang'an, academy teacher. Go ahead."
"You've gotta be kidding me. This young and you're a teacher?" Tai Long scoffed, not waiting for a response. He charged forward, skipping any soul skills and relying on raw power.
'Sigh, still too young.'
Li Chang'an didn't use any technique. He simply extended a fist—
—and Tai Long went flying.
One punch. Match over. Time to get back to class. Not a second wasted.
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The next class happened to be taught by a familiar face—none other than Shao Xin, the Food-type Spirit Master.
When Shao Xin arrived and saw the class half-empty, he was understandably annoyed. Thankfully, Li Chang'an offered a quick explanation that calmed him down.
That was Li Chang'an's charm. In the eyes of the old Shrek teachers, he had always been outstanding—in strength, in teaching, and in character. Practically flawless.
Once everyone had taken their seats, Shao Xin cleared his throat and began the lesson.
"Today's topic is the role of Food-type Spirit Masters on the battlefield.
"As everyone knows, Food-types are the weakest among all Spirit Masters. But at the same time, they're indispensable. Having a strong Food-type Spirit Master on your team can significantly boost your overall combat effectiveness—especially your ability to sustain prolonged engagements. Now, let's go over the battlefield roles of Food-type Spirit Masters in more detail…"
Shao Xin's lecture wasn't exactly riveting, and in the advanced class, only Oscar belonged to the Food-type category. So naturally, he was the only one who paid close attention, while the others looked ready to doze off.
Meanwhile, Li Chang'an was casually chatting with Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, acting as the lubricant to smooth the relationship between the three of them. After all, building a proper foundation was essential for their upcoming "three-person exercise."
Oscar, watching Li Chang'an seated between two beauties, could only sigh in envy.
There were plenty of attractive, well-built female students at the academy. With Oscar's decent looks, it wouldn't have been hard to win one over.
The problem? They were all Spirit Masters, and sparring was common. Once they heard his soul incantation—the infamously lewd chant—they all kept their distance. No one wanted to get involved with a guy who reeked of sausage.
Dai Mubai, on the other hand, remained wildly popular. He had already received dozens of love letters—not just from the advanced class, but even from other departments. Though he wasn't as handsome as Oscar, his eyes radiated a fierce masculinity that naturally drew attention.
But all of that changed the moment Li Chang'an arrived.
One punch, one Tai Long down. Since then, countless girls in class had started fantasizing about Li Chang'an.
If it weren't for the commanding presence of Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, he'd probably be drowning in love letters by now.
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