Chapter 319 - 16

Chapter 16: First Encounter with Wang Dong at CollegeAfter completing the registration procedures with Dai Youheng, the Windwolf Guard swiftly took his leave, returning to Star Luo City to report.Dai Youheng stood inside the magnificent gate of Shrek Academy, his brows slightly furrowed as he observed the bustling students around him, brimming with youth and vitality.He realized he had made a not-so-small mistake; although he had devoured Simp Youheng's spirit power, Spirit, and even spirit ring, he had neglected to absorb his memories!"A miscalculation..." he thought to himself. "Which class was this guy in? What's his dorm number? And who are his roommates?"Just as he stood there, attempting to glean this everyday information from the few remaining soul fragments of the bootlicker, an anxious yet clear voice called out from behind him, "Dai Youheng!!"Dai Youheng turned around to see a young man hurrying towards him. The newcomer was dressed in a Shrek Academy uniform, yet it could not hide his peerless beauty.He had short, powder-blue hair, skin as fair as snow, and features as exquisite as the most perfect masterpiece from heaven. His large eyes were currently wide and glistening with anxiety.His beauty was such that it made many women feel ashamed of their own appearance.Dai Youheng's looks were also considered top-tier, but compared to this person, he was indeed a notch inferior.He was wondering who this was when the other person rushed up to him, urgently asking, "Dai Youheng! Have you seen Yuhao? Today is the last day for new semester registration, but he still hasn't returned! Where on earth did he go?"He had been somewhat puzzled as to who the newcomer was.But upon hearing the other party's urgent search for Huo Yuhao, coupled with his looks that were even more beautiful than a woman's, Dai Youheng immediately understood the newcomer's identity. Besides that "good brother" who shared a dorm with Huo Yuhao and was extremely close to him, the owner of the Goddess of Light Butterfly Spirit, Wang Dong, who else could it be?He remembered the original plot: after the first school year, Huo Yuhao went to the Extreme North Land to obtain his second Spirit, the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion, and with the help of the Tianmeng Iceworm and Ice Empress, he acquired his second spirit ring for his Spiritual Eye. This process took a considerable amount of time, causing him to ultimately be late.It seemed now was the time when Wang Dong was frantic because he couldn't find Huo Yuhao."Don't worry, Huo Yuhao is fine," Dai Youheng replied calmly. "He will be back very soon. By the way, Wang Dong, let me ask you something: for the new semester, does our Academy have a rule about changing dorms?"Wang Dong was startled by his words, keenly sensing something unusual. The old Dai Youheng always spoke of Huo Yuhao with exceptional warmth and intimacy, calling him "Yuhao" or "Brother Yuhao." When had he ever addressed him by his full name in such a flat tone?Moreover, he actually asked a basic common sense question like, "Does the Academy have a rule about changing dorms?""Change dorms?" Although Wang Dong was puzzled, he was more worried about Huo Yuhao at the moment, so he replied irritably, "Of course not! Once dorms are assigned, they remain unchanged until graduation! Don't you even know that?""Oh, so my dorm is still in...?" Dai Youheng deliberately slowed his speech, pretending to recall with effort.Wang Dong was burning with anxiety at the moment, eager to find Huo Yuhao, and had no patience to wait for him to finish speaking. She immediately interrupted, "Of course it's still Room 107! It's next to my and Yuhao's Room 108! How could you forget that?" Her tone carried clear impatience."Thanks!" Dai Youheng got the information he wanted, a subtle curve appearing at the corner of his mouth, though his tone of gratitude seemed somewhat perfunctory."What's wrong with this guy today?" Wang Dong looked at Dai Youheng's retreating back, her delicate brows slightly furrowed. Although the other party was thanking her, there was none of the usual fawning and enthusiasm in his tone, but rather a sense of distance and indifference?"Forget it, what he does has nothing to do with me!" Wang Dong shook her head, casting aside that bit of doubt. "The most urgent task is to find Yuhao first!" She immediately turned around and continued to inquire with Huo Yuhao's acquaintances like Bei Bei, Tang Ya, and Xiao Xiao for news.Meanwhile, Dai Youheng followed the signs and successfully found the new student dormitory building, heading straight to the door of Room 107.He pushed open the door. It was a standard double room, simply furnished but tidy. By the window, a young man sat at a desk, intently reading a thick book that emanated faint spirit power fluctuations.The book was quite peculiar; its cover was ancient, and only the first two pages meticulously depicted a certain Spirit Beast with accompanying text, while the subsequent pages were blank.Upon hearing the door open, the young man looked up. Seeing it was Dai Youheng, a friendly smile appeared on his face: "Youheng, you're here. How was your vacation?"Dai Youheng's gaze swept over the peculiar book, quickly analyzing, "This is no ordinary book, but a Spirit! This person's spirit power level is in the twenties, possessing two spirit rings, which is why his book only has content on the first two pages. In Huo Yuhao's generation, there is only one person with a book-type Spirit and these characteristics!"A suitable smile also appeared on his face. As he put down his luggage, he said naturally, "Zhou Sichen, long time no see. You're truly diligent, still quietly researching your Spirit at this hour."The young man named Zhou Sichen smiled somewhat sheepishly upon hearing this, closing the Treasure Codex Spirit in his hand. "Sigh, don't even mention it. Although my Spirit is hailed by the teachers as a top-tier Tool Spirit, its development paths are simply too numerous. Its strong plasticity makes it difficult to decide. The teachers keep telling me to carefully consider which direction to take."His Treasure Codex Spirit was extremely special; it could absorb the soul power of various Spirit Beasts and transform it into Spirit Abilities within its pages.In other words, whatever Spirit Beast he hunted, he could summon that Spirit Beast to battle. His current two Spirit Abilities summoned the attack system Earth Demon Bear and Fire Demon Tiger, which is why he was troubled by the choice for his third spirit ring.Some suggested that since his first two Spirit Abilities were both attack system, he should stick to that path, gathering nine attack-type summoned beasts to maximize offense.Others felt that the Treasure Codex Spirit was so rare and interesting that it should be developed comprehensively, subsequently adding defensive, control, or even support-type summoned beasts to make his combat style more varied and flexible.Zhou Sichen was deeply conflicted about this. Seeing his roommate return, he subconsciously wanted to hear others' opinions, "Youheng, you've come at a good time. Considering my first two Spirit Abilities are both attack system, what do you think I should do with my future path? Should I continue to stack attack, or start to transition?"Dai Youheng was tidying his bed, not even looking up, and simply replied with two words, "Whatever."