Xu Sanshi, a Simp?

Xu Sanshi, a Simp?

After cleaning up, Huo Yuhao left the academy. There were no more students registering now, and the avenue outside the East Gate was lined with countless vendors. Not far from the city gate, Huo Yuhao took out everything he had prepared.

Huo Yuhao had indeed come thoroughly prepared: a metal grill specially made by a craftsman, iron racks, various seasonings, and cleaned, gutted black carp. He skillfully laid everything out.

After setting up the grill, Huo Yuhao said, "Come on, Huo Yuhao. I can't let Ye-dage spend money on me."

It had to be said that Huo Yuhao's grilled fish was truly exceptional. Its rich aroma had already drifted out, drawing curious looks from the students.

"Little brother, how much is your grilled fish?"

Huo Yuhao replied politely, "Senior, one grilled fish costs five copper coins."

"Looks pretty good. Give me one to try." As he spoke, the senior took out five copper soul coins.

This was Huo Yuhao's first successful sale, and he could not help feeling excited. After accepting the coins, he grilled the fish with even greater care.

After just one bite, the student's eyes widened. He devoured the whole fish in three bites.

The other students who had been observing from nearby immediately understood what was going on. Before long, Huo Yuhao's little stall was packed so tightly that not even water could pass through.

One grilled fish after another came off the grill. Huo Yuhao worked with great focus and did not lower the quality just because there were so many customers. Every student who received a grilled fish ate with immense satisfaction.

Meanwhile, when Ye Qingchen returned to the dormitory, he did not think to knock first. He pushed the door open and walked in, only to freeze... He saw a swath of pale white... a back. The visual impact was simply too intense.

"Ah—" A somewhat shrill cry rang out.

A pair of enormous wings suddenly spread open, followed by golden halos lighting up one after another across them.

"I... I didn't see anything." Ye Qingchen turned around and fled the dormitory.

Wang Dong stood there blankly without stopping him. By the time Ye Qingchen shut the door and ran off, her face had gone alternately red and pale, and she had no idea what to say.

Ye Qingchen, who had hurriedly escaped the dormitory, did not know what to say either. He then shook his head. "I was careless. Didn't I time my return to the dormitory? It's also my fault for not scouting ahead with my divine sense. I hope that little girl won't hold it against me."

By the time Ye Qingchen arrived at Huo Yuhao's stall, several female students dressed in purple had emerged from Shrek Academy's gates. The moment the girl walking at the front appeared, she drew countless gazes.

"Sister Nannan, why are there so many people here?" another female student beside Jiang Nannan asked in surprise.

Perhaps Jiang Nannan's beauty was simply too striking, because the students gathered around Huo Yuhao's stall actually made way for her on their own.

"Junior, how much is your grilled fish?"

Huo Yuhao said, "Five copper coins. Go line up at the back."

Jiang Nannan frowned slightly. "That expensive? The cost of grilled fish isn't high, is it?"

Huo Yuhao looked up at her. "Whether it's worth it or not, you can tell just by looking at all the people gathered around my stall."

Jiang Nannan shook her head and left. At that moment, a figure strode over and said to Huo Yuhao, "Quick, give me two."

Ye Qingchen recognized the newcomer. He looked about the same age as Bei Bei. "Isn't this that simp? Seeing his goddess disappointed, he came out to show his devotion?"

"Sorry, but I've already sold out of grilled fish for today." There were still a few grilled fish left on the stall, but those were reserved for Ye-dage and the others.

Xu Sanshi flew into a rage at his words. "Kid, you dare refuse to sell to me?"

Xu Sanshi reached for the two grilled fish on the grill. Huo Yuhao had, after all, been trained by Ye Qingchen, and his reaction was incredibly fast. He snatched up the fish in one motion. Xu Sanshi failed to grab the fish and instead grabbed several pieces of charcoal.

"You're courting death?"

Xu Sanshi shouted angrily and crushed the charcoal in his hand, sending sparks flying everywhere. At the same time, he took a step forward and grabbed Huo Yuhao by the collar. Due to the gap in their cultivation, he instantly snatched away the grilled fish.

"No one is allowed to lay a hand on him in front of me. No one." Ye Qingchen instantly appeared before Huo Yuhao and confronted him.

Two voices rang out at the same time. "What are you doing?"

"Stop!" Jiang Nannan's face was filled with shock and anger, while Tang Ya, the latter speaker, had already charged at Xu Sanshi like lightning and struck out with her palm.

Ye Qingchen said calmly, "Senior Sister, leave this to me. You bullied my little brother, Huo Yuhao. You must give me an explanation, or we'll settle this in the Soul Duel Zone."

Xu Sanshi curled his lip and said to Ye Qingchen, "Isn't it just the Soul Duel Zone? Let's go." As he spoke, he tossed the grilled fish in his hand toward Huo Yuhao.

The Soul Duel Zone was an extremely important area within Shrek Academy. Located at the northwestern corner of the Martial Soul Department near Shrek City, it was a place frequently visited by many upper-year students.

To Huo Yuhao and the others' great surprise, Ye Qingchen and Xu Sanshi's duel attracted the attention of many students. The vast majority chose to follow them and watch the fight.