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At the same time—
Room 108.
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong leaned their heads out the window, watching Su Wen's figure vanish into the distance. The two exchanged a glance, both feeling a faint sense of relief.
Compared to the level of fighting next door, their own dispute suddenly seemed much more amiable.
"Wanna talk?" Huo Yuhao asked softly.
"Your rules are outrageous. Most of them I can accept, but there are a few you'll need to change."
Wang Dong mulled it over before nodding slightly.
The atmosphere between them eased considerably.
…
Room 207.
Dai Huabin's expression was heavy, his fists unconsciously clenched. Unlike most of the new students—who, seeing the huge gap in strength, simply treated it as a spectator sport—he was already a Soul Grandmaster, ranking among the top of the freshmen.
Even if he were to face Xie Huanyue directly, he was confident he could win.
But that boy…
He unconsciously imagined himself in Xie Huanyue's position. If it had been him facing that guy, even with his White Tiger Transformation and third soul skill—
"Damn it!" Cold sweat dripped down Dai Huabin's forehead.
If it had been him, he likely would have shared Xie Huanyue's miserable fate.
After all, Xie Huanyue had used every trump card he had, yet that boy had suppressed him effortlessly the entire time, making it impossible to gauge the true depths of his strength.
Those who could reach the rank of Soul Grandmaster before the age of twelve were all proud geniuses, and he had no intention of humbling himself to become someone's underling like Xie Huanyue…
"Forget it. I'll just take a detour next time I see him."
His eyes narrowed.
…
In the Cafeteria.
Su Wen ordered a plate of stir-fried Golden Dragon Fish. Xie Huanyue, however, ordered a feast of Braised Vegetarian Chicken, Jellied Dragon Skin, Stir-fried Rhino Liver, and so many other dishes that they filled an entire adjacent table.
Then, they devoured it all like a whirlwind.
"What's your martial soul?" Su Wen asked with interest.
"Cough, cough… Pipi Elephant, it leans toward the power-attack type… Boss," Xie Huanyue said, smacking his lips.
Su Wen nodded in realization. Xie Huanyue's martial soul wasn't prominent in the original story and was rarely mentioned—even he had almost forgotten it.
"A balance of offense and defense. Not bad."
He had gotten him mixed up, almost mistaking him for the contestant with the Abomination Martial Soul from the tournament.
But such talent couldn't be cultivated through meditation alone. He most likely had a powerful sect backing him. Among the students admitted to Shrek Academy, many came from prominent families.
After lunch, they wandered around the outer courtyard for a while.
Suddenly, they spotted a tall, voluptuous beauty in the distance, dressed in the inner courtyard's distinctive red-and-white uniform. She seemed to be waiting for someone.
"Boss, that senior sister is so pretty…" Xie Huanyue said with a goofy expression, followed by a regretful sigh. "But I heard she's Senior Sister Ma Xiaotao from the inner courtyard. Her strength is terrifying, and her temper is even worse. I wouldn't dare mess with her."
Su Wen: "…"
He shot him a sideways glance.
Then, feeling a sudden spark of interest, he took a few steps forward.
"Senior Sister, may I ask you a question?"
"Hmm?"
As Xie Huanyue watched with a hammering heart, Ma Xiaotao slowly turned her head. Her flawless face was expressionless, her lips faintly curved, yet her tone carried a frosty edge.
"If you're going to ask for my name, forget it."
"Why would I ask such a cliché question?" Su Wen smiled.
"If you're going to ask my age, forget that as well," Ma Xiaotao said, crossing her arms with a teasing glint in her eyes.
"Why would I ask such a rude question?"
"If you're going to ask me anything about myself, just forget it," Ma Xiaotao said, her willow-like brows arching slightly, her tone dismissive.
"No chance, huh…?" Xie Huanyue muttered under his breath.
But Su Wen remained unfazed. Slowly turning away, he said, "Of course. Actually… I'm not interested in you at all."
Before Xie Huanyue's stunned eyes, Ma Xiaotao's red lips parted slightly, letting out a soft, questioning "Oh?"
"Junior Brother, your senior sister seems to have gotten lost in the outer courtyard. Could you help me find my way back? You could even escort me home. And when we get there… you can do whatever you like," Ma Xiaotao suddenly purred, latching onto Su Wen's arm and gazing up at him with sultry eyes.
Xie Huanyue: ???
That actually worked?!
As he watched the two of them walk away, Su Wen gestured over his shoulder for him to head back first. Xie Huanyue's restless heart began pounding. He wanted love too! A senior sister's love would be even better!
After wandering the outer courtyard for a bit, he finally found another stunning, long-legged senior sister in a yellow uniform—likely a third-year. Her expression was cold, but he mustered his courage and stepped forward.
"Senior Sister, may I…"
"Scram!"
"On it."
Xie Huanyue slunk back to the dorm and buried himself under the covers to cry.
"Guess it really all comes down to your looks, huh?"
…
Elsewhere, in an inner courtyard dormitory.
Su Wen stepped out of the bathroom in a bathrobe, one hand on his aching back, his face a little pale. From behind, a pair of long, breathtakingly flawless white legs—belonging to a beauty wearing only a short top that offered a teasing glimpse of her figure—lightly kicked his backside.
He glanced back to see the beauty covering her mouth, stifling a mischievous smile, her eyes full of playful provocation.
She needs to be taught a lesson.
Su Wen thought angrily.
Right now, his strength was too low. Under the draining pressure of a Soul Emperor like Ma Xiaotao, he had no energy left.
Just wait until I get stronger…
Yawn~
He flopped onto Ma Xiaotao's soft bed. Within minutes, the pitter-patter of slippers approached from outside. He blearily opened his eyes and caught a glimpse of a fair leg and a foot in a slipper, its toenails painted red.
But he was utterly exhausted. His eyelids felt heavy, and they slowly drifted shut again as he fell into a deep sleep.
His Extreme Ice could suppress her Evil Fire to some extent, but since Ma Xiaotao's soul power was a realm higher than his, it was no easy task.
When he opened his eyes again—
The sun was already bright.
A warm jade-like body lay in his arms; half of Ma Xiaotao was pressed against him. Her delicate fragrance filled his senses, and her long, slender legs were sprawled carelessly across him.
The sunlight streamed in. Su Wen didn't disturb the peacefully sleeping Ma Xiaotao.
Instead, he shifted his consciousness into his spiritual sea.
The black mist that was Electrolux showed no reaction. His spiritual sense was currently too fragile. He would have to wait until next year when he went to the Star Luo Empire for the tournament. There, he could acquire the Spirit-Devouring Engraving Knife from an auction and obtain the Gold of Life, which would allow him to restore Elder Yi. There was no rush.
As for the three purple Spirit Balls floating within—
Without Tianmeng's control, the silkworm molt had lost its former toughness and had become as soft as cake. Half of it had already been divided among his three spirit pets, with the remainder reserved for future ones.
A smile was hard to suppress.
With the silkworm molt as a safety net, he wouldn't have to worry about resources for years. Besides, if he just tossed his spirit pets into the Star Dou Forest, he was afraid a certain God King might take notice.
Inside the Spirit Balls—
His other spirit beasts had fallen into a brief slumber.
After absorbing such dense power, the best way to digest it was naturally to sleep.
That was why he had chosen to personally take action yesterday.
(End of Chapter)