Could it be that his identity as Yanzu has been exposed, and these two are here to hunt him down!?
Just as Wang Lin's mind was racing, the elder and the woman had arrived in front of him.
"Little friend, you are a student of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, right? My name is Zhang Lexuan. I am here as a representative of Shrek Academy. Could I trouble you to guide us?"
Zhang Lexuan tried her best to appear kind and friendly.
Zhang Lexuan!?
Wang Lin glanced at his school uniform, realizing why these two had approached him, but he didn't reply and looked instead at the elder.
"This old man is named Yan Shaozhe, also one of the delegation members."
Seeing Wang Lin look at him, the elder showed a gentle smile.
"Yan Shaozhe, Bright Phoenix Douluo!?"
When Wang Lin heard the name, he immediately became energized. He completely ignored Zhang Lexuan and stared at Yan Shaozhe with curiosity.
Yan Shaozhe was familiar to him! The descendant of Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui—probably a grandson or possibly a great-grandson.
But that wasn't the point. The key was that as Long Xiaoyao's disciple, by seniority, he was at least Yan Shaozhe's uncle.
"Oh, little friend, you know me!?"
Hearing this from Wang Lin, Yan Shaozhe became excited, thinking Wang Lin viewed him as an idol he worshipped. The smile on his face was hard to contain.
"Then, could you please guide us?"
"Sure."
Wang Lin nodded. Just then, the pancake was ready. He took the pancake, paid the money, and led the elder and the young woman toward the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.
Walking along the road, the two clearly didn't want to miss any opportunity to learn about the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy. Through their words, they tried to glean some information from Wang Lin.
Wang Lin wasn't stupid. He told them only what he could, occasionally glancing toward the dark corners of the street.
He was looking for Long Xiaoyao's figure. Wang Lin knew that the old Black Dragon would always hide in the dark to protect him every time he went to the academy.
And today, Long Xiaoyao not only saw his disciple but also saw the eldest grandson he had with Ye Xishui, only the old Black Dragon himself was unaware of this.
Wang Lin hoped the old Black Dragon would take an extra look. Unfortunately, this secret, which should only be known by Ye Xishui, could not be directly told to the old Black Dragon.
Yan Shaozhe noticed Wang Lin's unusual behavior and suddenly asked.
"Little friend, what are you looking for?"
"I'm looking at your grandfather," he muttered inwardly. Wang Lin retracted his gaze and casually said: "Nothing. And please stop calling me 'little friend.' My name is Wang Lin."
Soon, he finished the pancake in his hand.
Wang Lin finally led Zhang Lexuan and Yan Shaozhe near the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy. Just like the first time he came to the academy.
At the academy's gate, two fat men were still standing, but Jing Hongchen and Lin Jiayi were clearly not waiting for him; they were waiting for Zhang Lexuan and Yan Shaozhe.
Because when the two fat men saw Wang Lin standing between Yan Shaozhe and Zhang Lexuan, their eyes immediately widened.
"Director, Dean, I haven't been expelled, right?"
As he approached, Wang Lin asked. Jing Hongchen frowned, his surprised and uncertain gaze scanning back and forth between Wang Lin, Zhang Lexuan, and Yan Shaozhe.
Why is this Wang Lin hanging out with people from Shrek Academy again?
"No, hurry up and report!"
Seeing the situation, Lin Jiayi twitched his lips. He quickly stepped forward and pulled Wang Lin over, asking in a low voice close to Wang Lin's ear.
"How did you end up mixing with people from Shrek Academy?"
As he spoke, Jing Hongchen had already put on a smiling face and stepped forward to talk with Yan Shaozhe. The two looked like old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time, appearing very false.
"I just ran into them, and they asked me to guide them," Wang Lin said carelessly. Jing Hongchen and Yan Shaozhe's conversation wasn't hushed.
Wang Lin, whose hearing had greatly improved, heard their conversation clearly. There was no real attempt to conceal the content.
It was nothing more than the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy and Shrek Academy preparing for a student exchange program.
Hearing this, Wang Lin immediately became interested. Elder Yi had sensed it before.
The Snow Empress's embryo was currently beneath the Mingde Hall. In the original work, it was during this exchange period that Huo Yuhao gained a major advantage.
"Go report to the mentor who has been arranged for you first!"
Lin Jiayi said, stuffing a small booklet into Wang Lin's hand.
"Mentor?"
Wang Lin felt the small booklet, which was clearly prepared in advance, and looked confused. He was only in his second year. Why would he have a mentor?
"Your Soul Guide Machine was a significant contribution. The academy arranged it early. Hurry up..."
Lin Jiayi's focus was clearly not on Wang Lin. He urged him to enter the academy quickly, then turned and walked toward Jing Hongchen, joining the conversation.
Wang Lin glanced back but didn't pay much attention, walking straight into the academy.
In any case, Wang Lin had no intention of participating in the exchange program. He wasn't interested in Shrek Academy.
Going to Shrek Academy would be less practical for him than staying at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy and transforming the knowledge in his head into soul tools.
It was impossible for the secrets of Shrek Academy to be opened to exchange students.
Walking on the small path in the academy, there weren't many students. Wang Lin flipped through the small booklet in his hand and immediately saw "Third Laboratory—Xuan Ziwen" at the very front.
Xuan Ziwen?
Wang Lin stared at the name. This was Huo Yuhao's Soul Tool mentor during his exchange student period in the original work. Why was this teacher assigned to him!?
Because of whom?
Recalling the details of the exchange student program in the original work, the name of a fruit appeared in Wang Lin's mind.
Could it be Ju Zi (Orange)!?
Thinking of the name Ju Zi, Wang Lin immediately understood. It was highly probable that he was assigned to the Third Laboratory because of Ju Zi.
He remembered that his "godmother" (Master's lover/wife) suddenly appearing in Star Luo City had given Wang Lin a shock.
So, his assignment to Xuan Ziwen's Third Laboratory was actually very reasonable. Ju Zi, as the most staunch supporter of the Crown Prince.
It was clearly Xu Tianran's attempt to win him over. Wang Lin remembered that Xu Tianran had adopted Ye Xishui as his godmother, meaning Ye Xishui's mentioned godson was likely Xu Tianran.
In terms of relationship, Wang Lin and Xu Tianran were non-blood-related brothers. Hmm, Yan Shaozhe was their "common great nephew."
To be honest, it was a little headache-inducing!
Wang Lin didn't want to get involved in these complicated matters too early, but at least he shouldn't be disturbed too much during his days at the academy.
Moreover, the character Ju Zi was very complex—a genius in strategy and politics, yet a 'love-brained' individual.
Although, in Douluo Continent, this was actually quite normal, as most characters in the original work were deeply romantic.
With this thought, Wang Lin relaxed. He didn't mind joining the Third Laboratory and becoming Xuan Ziwen's student.
Xuan Ziwen was also a genius character, only to be tricked by Huo Yuhao and later go to Shrek Academy.
Since Wang Lin was now assigned to the Third Laboratory, even if Huo Yuhao entered the Third Laboratory to study during his exchange student life, as in the original work.
Wang Lin would not allow Xuan Ziwen to be tricked as he was in the original work again.
However, thinking of characters tricked by Huo Yuhao, Wang Lin remembered another genius swordsman, Ji Juechen. He had heard the title "Sword Lunatic" at the academy last year.
He hadn't paid too much attention before, but now it seemed he needed to find time to connect with him.
Wang Lin remembered his author friend complaining that this sword lunatic, who only loved the sword in his life, was influenced by Huo Yuhao's Hao-Winter Three Absolutes and went off to practice the "Sword of Sentiments".
Dividing his affection for the sword with a person, the lunatic who was no longer obsessed with the sword was naturally ruined.
He could only say that being love-brained harms people!
While contemplating, Wang Lin finally arrived at the bottom of the Sixth-Year Teaching Building, where he happened to meet a languid woman going upstairs.
The woman had long black hair and looked about seventeen or eighteen. Her lively large eyes were sleepily half-closed. Her tender skin showed no pores, as if a pinch would draw water.