At the end of August, Mo Fan returned to Modu and found his assigned dormitory. Just like in his previous life, it was a mixed-element dorm.
Since he had arrived early, Mo Fan directly claimed the best bed.
He could not just keep collecting Lingering Soul Remnants. He needed to improve his cultivation, and collecting remnants was far too inefficient, with restrictions on where he could do it.
The only place Mo Fan could think of to collect Lingering Soul Remnants was outside the Ancient Capital. Of course, there were other Undead territories, but they were either overseas or far too dangerous.
He still needed to make money. The most profitable business was Magic Stone mining, but all Magic Stone mines within Donghuang were controlled by the state and the great clans—unless Mo Fan possessed Super-tier cultivation and could establish his own faction.
September 1st, a very standard first day of school.
Early in the morning, Mo Fan was woken by the chirping noise outside. He glanced out the window and saw that it was already past eight.
He picked up his phone, casually took a photo of the morning sun, and sent it to Xin Xia, saying that he had been woken up on the first day of school.
Xin Xia replied quickly.
Little Darling Xin Xia:
Big Bad Wolf Loves Little White Rabbit (Mo Fan): Where did you get such a dead-pig expression?
Little Darling Xin Xia: Please don't call my idol a dead pig.
Big Bad Wolf Loves Little White Rabbit (Mo Fan):
Alright, I'll go grab something to eat at the cafeteria first.
While brushing his teeth, Mo Fan saw a particularly handsome young man walk in. Still, compared to himself, the guy was a little lacking.
Oh? Old Zhao had arrived this early? Why did Old Zhao actually look somewhat human now??
The handsome young man had slightly permed, medium-length curly hair dyed an expensive shade of gold. Dressed in a pure white tracksuit, he looked like an innocent little prince.
"Ah, I thought I'd be the first one here. Nice to meet you, I'm Zhao Manyan. My primary element is Light," Zhao Manyan said with a warm, exceptionally friendly smile.
"Mo Fan."
Mo Fan extended his hand and shook Zhao Manyan's. This was his first meeting with Old Zhao, and the two were not yet as familiar as they had been in his previous life.
Just like in his previous life, Zhao Manyan chose the bed opposite Mo Fan's. From there, he could see the scenery outside, as well as the girls' dormitory across the way, where springtime was in full bloom.
"I heard from a senior that our dorm is mixed-element. What element are you?" Zhao Manyan asked.
"I'm in the Summoning Element," Mo Fan answered honestly.
"You're in the Summoning Element? That's such a rare element. I heard there aren't many people in your department," Zhao Manyan clearly knew plenty of inside information.
Mo Fan nodded. Including him, their class could make up exactly seven Calabash Brothers.
"Alright, Brother Mo Fan, let's stop chatting. I have a date with a senior for a meal, so I'll be going first." Zhao Manyan ran a hand through his hair, then left in an outrageously flashy yet carefree manner.
Mo Fan stretched lazily. He decided to head out as well and see whether he could charm an older senior or a younger junior. Come to think of it, he had not chatted with Teacher Tang Yue in a long time.
Mo Fan took a photo and sent it to Teacher Tang Yue, typing: First day of school. Look at the scenery around our institute—it's not bad, right?
After sending it, Mo Fan tucked his phone into his pocket.
At the plaza near the school gate, upperclassmen from each college were responsible for guiding the new male and female students—though mainly the female students.
After investigating, Mo Fan found that the Water Element Academy, Wind Element Academy, and Light Element Academy had the most girls, but the highest-quality girls were all in the White Magic Academy.
Ding-dong!
Mo Fan's phone suddenly chimed. He thought Teacher Tang Yue had replied, but it turned out to be a message from Mu Nujiao.
Mu Nujiao: Mo Fan, have you arrived at Pearl Institute?
Big Bad Wolf Loves Little White Rabbit (Mo Fan): I'm already here. What, are you planning to treat me to a meal?
Mu Nujiao: Sweating soybean ×3
Mu Nujiao: Tutu brought too many suitcases and can't carry them. She wants you to help her!
Big Bad Wolf Loves Little White Rabbit (Mo Fan): Stop messing around, big sis. Is she unable to carry her luggage? She wants to use me as a shield!
Mu Nujiao: Ah! You actually saw through it, hehe.
Mo Fan's face darkened. Hehe your big head. There was no need to think about it—Ai Tutu had used Mu Nujiao's phone to send those messages.
Not long after, Ai Tutu sent a voice message from her own account.
"Brother Mo Fan, come help me already. My luggage is so heavy, I can't carry it!!" Ai Tutu's voice was sweet and soft, tender and sticky, just like a little loli's.
Oh, no, that was wrong. She was a loli.
She was a Big Bear Loli!
After a while, Mo Fan finally replied: Location.
Although he knew he was going to be Ai Tutu's shield, he still had to go. After all, she had been his longtime fling. Ahem, close friend!!
So, after receiving Ai Tutu's location, Mo Fan set off.
Quite a few young girls secretly cast flirtatious glances at Mo Fan along the way. After being tempered by all sorts of powers, both his aura and looks had risen several levels beyond what they used to be.
I, Mo Fan, am now the kind of handsome guy who gets asked for WeChat while walking down the street. Mo Fan secretly reveled in it. Several girls had already added him on Little Green Book during this walk.
Mo Fan did not want to be a scumbag, but he also did not want to hurt the sincere hearts of those young girls, so he only added a few who were pretty and had nice figures.
After walking for more than ten minutes, Mo Fan finally reached the location Ai Tutu had sent him. Ai Tutu was standing beneath the shade of a tree at the welcome plaza, with four huge suitcases beside her.
Whether because the weather was too hot or the suitcases were too heavy, Ai Tutu's little face was covered in beads of sweat, and the strands of hair by her fragrant cheeks had been soaked through.
"Where's your Sister Mu? Why isn't she with you?" Mo Fan asked as he walked over with a smile.
"Mo Fan!!"
Ai Tutu was delighted at first when she saw Mo Fan, then she ran over angrily. "Tell me, did you wrongfully accuse me or not? Look at all these suitcases. How can a weak girl like me possibly carry them?"
Because she had a brother obsessed with doting on his little sister, Ai Tutu had perfectly mastered the skill of acting cute. That little combo of coquettish moves left Mo Fan utterly disoriented!
"You brought this many suitcases by yourself?" Mo Fan was deeply shocked when he saw the four suitcases.
Ai Tutu said worriedly, "Is that a lot? I only brought my summer clothes. I didn't even bring my autumn or winter clothes."
"Alright, alright, you're rich, you're amazing."
Mo Fan said that, but he was already thinking about preparing four huge wardrobes for Xin Xia. No, five huge wardrobes.
Each wardrobe would hold clothes for one season, while the remaining one would hold QQ lingerie, Spider-Man bodysuits, wicked stepmother dresses, and crotchless stockings.
The moment Mo Fan imagined Xin Xia, who would later become the Parthenon Goddess, wearing those clothes, his little brother immediately demonstrated an iron-like will.
"You still haven't told me where Mu Nujiao went." Mo Fan looked around but did not spot Mu Nujiao.
Ai Tutu had just used Mu Nujiao's phone to message him earlier, so why was she nowhere to be seen now?
"Sister Mu took her own luggage to the dorm first, then she'll come back down to help me carry mine." Ai Tutu's eyes sparkled as fragrant sweat slid down the sides of her cheeks.
"Then there's no rush. Come on, let's push the suitcases over to that coffee shop and wait." Mo Fan pulled two suitcases in one hand and headed over first.
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