School Begins!

Shrek Academy was founded ten thousand years ago. In ancient times, "Shrek" meant monster, so the earliest motto was... "We only train monsters, not ordinary people."

And this monster refers to geniuses!

In Shrek City, Shen Yichen held Di Qiu'er's hand as they walked, explaining Shrek's 'background story' to her.

"The earliest school motto? So, Shrek's current school motto isn't this anymore?"

"Right."

Shen Yichen knew these things like the back of his hand.

After all, five years ago, he intended to take over Shrek and reform it. If that accident hadn't happened, Shrek would be completely transformed by now!

"Before the Sun Moon Continent collided and merged with the Douluo Continent, Shrek Academy was not much larger than the Body Sect. After eliminating the students and teachers of the outer academy, what remained was the true core of Shrek."

"Oh..." Di Qiu'er obligedly played the straight man.

However, Shen Yichen could tell that the little guy wasn't interested in his rambling historical stories.

"Qiu'er."

"Hmm?" Di Qiu'er's fluffy golden hair bounced, and she tilted her head cutely, her eyes glistening with moisture.

"I mean..." Shen Yichen cleared his throat twice, "In my opinion, you, Bing'er, and Xue'er are not Soul Beasts. They are... companions!"

"I know..." Di Qiu'er shrugged, "Yichen is an absolute racist."

"Well..."

"But! I know even more that Yichen is a complete lecher!"

Your lewd code is above racism!

And...

Di Qiu'er also knew that Shen Yichen was not a good person.

If we really had to discuss it...

In Shen Yichen's mind, close people or beasts > ordinary people > ordinary beasts > bad people > ignorant man-eating Soul Beasts.

"I wasn't saddened by what Yichen that day. It's just that I'm also confused about the future of Soul Beasts."

"Don't worry, it will be resolved."

"Oh~ I believe Yichen!"

Di Qiu'er was like a big, easy-to-please puppy. When Shen Yichen stroked her fur, she would wag her tail and circle around him.

Shen Yichen enjoyed this pure sense of dependence.

Even if it's just to make this little guy a little happier, he's determined to take care of the Soul Beast issue!

Of course... it's not 'Shen Yichen' who's going to take charge. It's 'Xiao Yan' who's going to take charge!

The examination site is located at the main gate of the Shrek Academy.

The assessment is simple: bone age no more than twelve years old, Soul Power no less than level fifteen, and a recommendation letter from the Main City are all you need to enroll.

Of course, as a member of the Shrek's Celestial Dragons, Shen Yichen didn't need to take the assessment with these 'mortals'.

Zhang Lexuan had been waiting at the door for a while. When she saw Shen Yichen and Di Qiu'er arrive, she quickly waved to them.

"Finally back. Did anything go wrong on the way?"

"With me here, what could possibly go wrong?" Shen Yichen opened his arms and hugged Zhang Lexuan.

Resting his chin on Zhang Lexuan's shoulder, he said, "This is the first time I've been separated from Sister Lexuan for so long..."

Zhang Lexuan didn't shy away from pressing her cheek against Shen Yichen's, "Yeah. Let's go in and register first. Bing'er and Xue'er are both here, we're just waiting for you two."

"How did they get here so quickly?"

"I missed you. The little guy is so sinful..."

The three chatted as they entered Shrek Academy, leaving the freshmen utterly astonished.

"He..."

"You just went in like that?"

Who are they?

In the crowd, Little Red Hair noticed his young master's eyes were practically glued to someone, and his fiery temper flared as he said, "Young Master, that guy was holding hands with one person and hugging another at the gate. He's definitely not a good person, don't let this scumbag fool you!"

Ning Tian frowned slightly. She didn't know that the person she was looking at was Shen Yichen.

She simply thought the three of them were all handsome men and beautiful women, so she glanced at them a few more times.

Isn't this girl, Feng, a little too possessive?

"Alright, let's go take the test."

Seeing Ning Tian's expression turn serious, Wu Feng stopped his slander and followed Ning Tian eagerly.

Shen Yichen, who hadn't gone far, smirked. "Ning Tian, Wu Feng, right? A scumbag, isn't he?"

However, all of that will have to wait a little longer.

I haven't been home in a long time. I need to go see my master and my grandmother. There's so much to do...

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Sea God Island & Sea God Pavilion

"Mu En, you know Shen Yichen, right?"

Ancestor, I...

"Alright, no need to explain!" Ever since he learned that Shen Yichen was from Shrek but hadn't received any information about him, Tang San had been able to guess what was going on.

However, he wasn't there to completely break ties.

Now that things have come to this, the important thing is to use our existing influence to bind Shen Yichen to our cause.

Tearing off relations will only benefit the Destruction God King!

"Wang Dong'er enrolled yesterday. Is it alright to arrange for Shen Yichen to be her roommate?"

Mu En narrowed his eyes slightly, "No problem."

Keeping Wang Dong'er under Shen Yichen's watchful eye isn't necessarily a bad thing. There's no need to refuse.

Thinking you can control your disciples through Wang Dong'er is wishful thinking.

Judging from Wang Dong'er's current state, let alone controlling anyone through her, you, Sea God, can't even control her herself!

"I..." Sea God started to say something, but then paused.

Even though they didn't meet, Mu En could sense that his demeanor had suddenly turned cold.

"Ah, truly, new talents emerge in every generation."

Tang San realized that while he was talking to Mu En, a deadly threat locked onto his Divine Realm body.

"Alright, since someone doesn't want us to continue this conversation, then we'll have to end it here."

"Mu En, you... you'd better watch yourself."

Tang San's divine sense had just left.

Bang!

The door to the Sea God Pavilion was kicked open.

The warm sunlight streamed through the gate, making the man's figure appear exceptionally imposing.

"Hey, teacher, I'm back!"

Mu En couldn't suppress the smile on his face. "You little rascal."

"Ha, Sea God Tang San, you're pretty fast!"

Mu En looked at Shen Yichen. Only five short years had passed, and this child...

"Little guy, how strong have you become?"

"Enough."

Shen Yichen put his hands in his pockets and strode to a seat.

"Teacher, I haven't been back for five years. Tell me what happened in these past five years."

"I think that Shrek now, from Shrek City to the academy, from the teaching buildings to the cafeteria, doesn't feel familiar at all."

Mu En laughed and scolded, "Why do you think Shrek needs a renovation!"

"I understand now, it's all the fault of the inherently evil Clear Sky Sect!"

"Heh, you little rascal." En Ci looked at Shen Yichen with a kind gaze, but his expression was full of pride.

Shen Yichen felt extremely uncomfortable under that gaze. "Teacher, just say what you need to say."

"Okay." Mu En pulled Shen Yichen's hand. "You... you've gone to see your grandmother?"

"I've seen it. Don't try to test me; I know everything Senior Brother Yan has done."

"Oh?"

"It's no big deal, I'm not a petty person. However, my fellow disciples and I have never sparred before. To get to know each other better, I think we need a friendly exchange!"