Chapter Summaries

Ye Fan, Xiao Wu, and Tang San arrived in Suotuo City to register at Shrek Academy and chose to stay at the Rose Hotel. As they tried to book its last room, someone interrupted and claimed it for himself.

• Ye Fan, Xiao Wu, and Tang San graduated from Notting College and set out for Shrek Academy after Yu Xiaogang told Tang San to reject other academies’ invitations.
• In Suotuo City, Xiao Wu followed Ye Fan’s suggestion to eat and rest, while Tang San wondered why she agreed with Ye Fan but not him.
• Xiao Wu chose the Rose Hotel, and the receptionist told them that only the Red Ocean room remained.
• Xiao Wu claimed the room for herself and Ye Fan, assigning Tang San the secondary bedroom, while Ye Fan privately hoped to avoid sharing with Tang San.
• As Xiao Wu asked to book the room, an unidentified person interrupted and said it should belong to him.

Tang San challenged Dai Mubai over the hotel room, and their fight escalated into a Martial Soul battle after Tang San revealed his Blue Silver Hammer. Ye Fan left the Rose Hotel, and Xiao Wu chased after him while the twins watched him go.

• Dai Mubai arrived at the Rose Hotel with twin girls and demanded the room, then challenged Tang San and Xiao Wu to defeat him for it.
• Tang San stepped forward to fight Dai Mubai, and the two traded blows while Tang San used his Tang Sect techniques.
• Dai Mubai activated his White Tiger Martial Soul and revealed that he was a Level thirty-seven Battle Soul Elder.
• Tang San revealed his Blue Silver Hammer Martial Soul and began chanting his second Soul Skill as Ye Fan left the hotel.
• Xiao Wu ran after Ye Fan, leaving Tang San to wonder who he was performing for, while the twins wanted to follow Ye Fan.

Ye Fan and Xiao Wu left the Rose Hotel after Dai Mubai knocked Tang San unconscious and took him to a private room, where their encounter triggered a system reward for Ye Fan. The next morning, Ye Fan and Xiao Wu explored Suotuo City and entered a Soul Tool shop, where Ye Fan noticed a crystal that might be the one Tang San once bought.

• Tang San turned toward Xiao Wu during his fight with Dai Mubai, and Dai Mubai struck him from behind, releasing Tang San's powerful fart into his face.
• Dai Mubai took the unconscious Tang San to the Rose Hotel's top-floor room and tied him to a heart-shaped bed for a private encounter.
• Ye Fan received a system reward that reduced the Soul Power cost of his Soul Skills by 10%.
• Ye Fan and Xiao Wu checked into Qiyue Inn, and after a day of cultivation, they went sightseeing in Suotuo City.
• Ye Fan and Xiao Wu entered a shop displaying Soul Tools, where Ye Fan spotted a crystal filled with dark yellow impurities.

Ye Fan tricked Flender into selling him the Yellow Crystal for one Copper Soul Coin, then learned Tang San had missed out on the Dragon Beard Needle. Back at the inn, Ye Fan intervened when the owner tried to overcharge Zhu Zhuqing, leaving the owner acting out both remorse and anger.

• Ye Fan bargained Flender down from one hundred Gold Soul Coins to one Copper Soul Coin for the Yellow Crystal, then left with Xiao Wu.
• Tang San entered Flender’s shop after recovering from his fight with Dai Mubai, but left without buying the Plate Crystal; Ye Fan received a reward that increased his attacks’ armor-piercing effect by 10%.
• Ye Fan and Xiao Wu returned to the inn and found Zhu Zhuqing arguing with the owner over her room fee.
• Ye Fan kicked the owner aside, then used his ability to turn the owner’s anger into guilt, causing him to apologize and kneel.
• The owner rushed to the counter, saying he would teach Ye Fan a lesson, while Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu prepared for trouble.

Ye Fan and Xiao Wu left Suotuo City for Shrek Academy, where they found a shabby village school and watched its strict admissions process. Tang San reached the registration desk as Dai Mubai recognized him and hoped he would enroll.

• The innkeeper showed Ye Fan, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing a red card, and Zhu Zhuqing chose to stay at the inn.
• Zhu Zhuqing tried to thank Ye Fan late that night, but he shut the door before she could finish, leaving her unable to sleep.
• Ye Fan and Xiao Wu left Suotuo City and found Shrek Academy in a small village.
• Li Yusong rejected an applicant for being over thirteen and refused to refund the registration fee.
• Dai Mubai intimidated the applicant and his father, prompting many people in line to leave.
• Tang San reached the registration desk, and Dai Mubai recognized him and hoped he would join the academy.

Ye Fan, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing registered at Shrek Academy, while Tang San fell short of the second test's requirements. Tang San's Blue Silver Hammer shattered against an iron stake, and Lu Qibin rejected him.

• Tang San registered, showed his Blue Silver Hammer and two soul rings, and Dai Mubai led him into the village.
• Ye Fan and Xiao Wu revealed that they were twelve-year-old Soul Elders, astonishing Li Yusong and Ning Rongrong; Zhu Zhuqing arrived and registered as well.
• Dai Mubai led Ye Fan, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing to the second test, where Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing passed the Soul Power check, while Tang San fell short of the level twenty-five threshold.
• Dai Mubai reassured Tang San that he could still pass the remaining tests, and Tang San went to demonstrate his martial soul to Lu Qibin.
• Tang San struck an iron stake with his Blue Silver Hammer, which shattered, and Lu Qibin rejected him.

Tang San tried to prove his combat potential to Lu Qibin, but Ye Fan changed his demonstration into a disastrous dump that left Tang San injured and Shrek Academy covered in filth. Lu Qibin demanded compensation, and Tang San refused to pay as he argued that the academy owed him for the fertilizer.

• Tang San failed the second test, so he used his Soul Skills to demonstrate his attack to Lu Qibin.
• Ye Fan changed Tang San’s farting ability into taking a dump, causing Tang San to unleash a torrent that Lu Qibin blocked with his Star Luo Chess piece.
• Lu Qibin’s chess piece went too deep, leaving Tang San injured as the onlookers reacted to the scandal.
• Tang San tried to leave, but Lu Qibin stopped him and demanded five hundred Gold Soul Coins.
• Tang San dumped again when he heard the price, and Ye Fan’s joke about Tang San having “two brushes” made the others laugh.
• Tang San refused to pay, claiming Shrek Academy was not worth the money and should pay him for the fertilizer.

Lu Qibin forced Tang San to compensate him and expelled him from Shrek Academy, triggering a system reward for Ye Fan. Ye Fan joined Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing for Zhao Wuji’s fourth test, and the chapter ended as their battle began.

• Tang San tried to leave without paying, but Lu Qibin revealed himself as a Soul Emperor and trapped him until he paid compensation.
• Lu Qibin released Tang San and ordered him to leave Shrek Academy, while Ye Fan received an upgrade allowing him to alter two characters per opportunity.
• Dai Mubai led Ye Fan, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing to the fourth test, where Zhao Wuji announced they had to withstand his attacks for one incense stick’s time.
• Ye Fan introduced his rank-thirty-five Plants vs. Zombies Encyclopedia Martial Soul, and the group agreed on a basic combat plan.
• Zhao Wuji started the test after the incense burned down.

Ye Fan used his newly gained Third Soul Ring to protect Ning Rongrong and summon plants that helped Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing attack Zhao Wuji. Zhao Wuji revealed his seven Soul Rings and endured their assaults, leaving the group unable to break through his defense.

• Ning Rongrong supported Ye Fan, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing with her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda as Zhao Wuji unleashed a ground-shaking attack.
• Ye Fan shielded himself and Ning Rongrong inside a Pumpkin Protective Case, then summoned a collection of plants and an Imp Zombie.
• Ye Fan used Torchwood to turn the peas from Pea Shooter and Double Pea Shooter into Flame Peas, which injured Zhao Wuji before he activated his martial soul.
• Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing attacked Zhao Wuji from the sides, but their strikes failed to overcome his defense.
• Zhao Wuji revealed seven Soul Rings and told Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing that their attacks and strength were too weak.

Ye Fan used plants, zombies, and character edits to hinder Zhao Wuji during their trial, while Zhu Zhuqing escaped a powerful attack and Dai Mubai was left injured after Ye Fan altered his actions. Zhao Wuji remained determined to attack Ye Fan, who summoned a Knife-Wielding Newspaper Zombie as the fight continued.

• Ye Fan's plants and zombies controlled and attacked Zhao Wuji, while a Chomper briefly swallowed him and helped Zhu Zhuqing evade some damage.
• Dai Mubai caught Zhu Zhuqing, but Ye Fan's character edits changed the rescue into a lewd assault; Zhu Zhuqing struck Dai Mubai and fled, leaving him collapsed and worsening her opinion of him.
• Zhao Wuji praised Xiao Wu's teleportation and challenged Ye Fan, who sent Imp Zombies and another wave of plants against him.
• Zhao Wuji charged through the plants toward Ye Fan, but a Potato Mine exploded beneath him and left him battered.
• Ye Fan summoned an ordinary Newspaper Zombie and changed it into a Knife-Wielding Newspaper Zombie.

Ye Fan’s summoned Knife-Wielding Newspaper Zombie and Flag Zombie wounded Zhao Wuji, earning Ye Fan and the others passage into Shrek Academy. Meanwhile, Tang San received treatment at a hospital and was shocked by the bill.

• Ye Fan summoned a Knife-Wielding Newspaper Zombie, which drew its blade and fought Zhao Wuji after its newspaper was destroyed.
• A Flag Zombie boosted the Knife-Wielding Newspaper Zombie’s speed, then sacrificed itself to strengthen the boost further; the zombie wounded Zhao Wuji before vanishing.
• Xiao Wu pointed out that the incense had gone out, so Zhao Wuji stopped his attack on Ye Fan and let the group pass.
• Oscar gave Zhao Wuji and the injured Dai Mubai Recovery Sausages, then helped Dai Mubai leave for the hospital with Ye Fan.
• At Soto City First People's Hospital, Tang San was told his treatment had cost one hundred Gold Soul Coins and protested the bill.

Tang San lost all his money and possessions to the hospital in Suotuo City, leaving him stranded and alone. Small Thin Monkey offered him work entertaining wealthy men, and Ye Fan changed Tang San’s refusal into agreement.

• Tang San paid the hospital until he was penniless and had even his clothes and Storage Soul Tool taken, then squatted outside in despair.
• Ye Fan spotted Tang San and changed his crying into laughter, leaving Tang San laughing uncontrollably.
• Ye Fan brought Dai Mubai to Soto City First People's Hospital, where they saw Tang San’s clothes and noticed him outside.
• Small Thin Monkey approached Tang San and offered him quick-paying work entertaining wealthy men.
• Tang San angrily refused the offer, but Ye Fan changed his refusal into agreement.

Small Thin Monkey brought Tang San to Yichun Brothel, where Tang San accepted work and gained Soul Power. Back at Shrek Academy, Ye Fan’s modification earned him points, Xiao Wu and Ye Fan cultivated overnight, and both advanced a level.

• Small Thin Monkey persuaded the married Tang San to enter Yichun Brothel by raising his pay to one Gold Soul Coin.
• Tang San waited in a private room, accepted the encounter, and broke through to Soul Power level twenty-five.
• Ye Fan received 300 points for the successful plot modification and reflected that he had helped Tang San find steady work.
• Oscar teased Ye Fan and Dai Mubai about pursuing Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing, while Xiao Wu moved into a dormitory with Ye Fan.
• Xiao Wu and Ye Fan cultivated overnight, reaching levels thirty-five and thirty-six respectively.
• Ye Fan agreed to go find food with Xiao Wu and anticipated meeting Ma Hongjun.

Ye Fan and Xiao Wu wandered outside Shrek Academy looking for food, where Xiao Wu beat Ma Hongjun after he harassed Cuihua and challenged her. The group headed to the cafeteria with Dai Mubai, while Ma Hongjun was left angry and humiliated.

• Ye Fan and Xiao Wu left Shrek Academy while searching for food and came across Ma Hongjun arguing with Cuihua.
• Xiao Wu prepared to intervene when Ma Hongjun tried to force himself on Cuihua, but Dai Mubai arrived and stopped him.
• Ma Hongjun tried to claim Xiao Wu for himself, so she kicked him and laughed at his Phoenix Martial Soul.
• Ma Hongjun attacked Xiao Wu with his Phoenix Fire Line, but she swiftly knocked him down and revealed herself as a Soul Elder.
• Ma Hongjun challenged Ye Fan, but Ye Fan dismissed him and asked Dai Mubai to lead them to the cafeteria.
• Xiao Wu clung to Ye Fan's arm as they left with Dai Mubai, while Ma Hongjun stayed behind, angry over his humiliations.

Ye Fan used his ability to make Ma Hongjun slide into Chomper’s mouth, then let him out after the others laughed at him. Ma Hongjun made peace with Ye Fan and led the group to the cafeteria before Flender gathered the students and assigned their training.

• Ma Hongjun slid on his knees into Chomper’s mouth, and Ye Fan later had Chomper spit him out.
• Ma Hongjun apologized to Ye Fan and offered to take him to the cafeteria, while Dai Mubai refused to defend him.
• Ma Hongjun ogled Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing at the cafeteria, and Dai Mubai introduced the group to one another.
• Dai Mubai led everyone to the training ground after the dean’s bell rang, where they met Oscar and Flender.
• Flender told the students to pay one hundred Gold Soul Coins and assigned Oscar and Ning Rongrong running training while the others recovered for class that night.

Flender took Shrek Academy’s students to the Soto Grand Soul Arena for practical combat training, where Ye Fan was matched against Dai Mubai. Ye Fan defeated Dai Mubai with his summoned plant, leaving the two students’ rivalry settled for now.

• Flender scolded Ning Rongrong for failing to finish her run and lying, then sent Oscar to comfort her as she returned to her dormitory in tears.
• Flender led the other students to the Soto Grand Soul Arena and instructed them to fight in masks under codenames, aiming to earn Silver Soul Badges before graduation.
• Ye Fan registered under the codename Submarine Wei Wei Mi and was unexpectedly matched against Dai Mubai in a one-on-one duel.
• Dai Mubai charged at Ye Fan, who summoned a plant and used invisible Snorkel Zombies to block the space in front of him.
• The plant repeatedly leaped and slammed down on Dai Mubai, breaking his defenses and badly injuring him until he admitted Ye Fan was too strong to defeat.

Ye Fan defeated Dai Mubai in the Soul Arena using Squash, then walked back with the Shrek students as Dai Mubai’s attempt to explain himself made Zhu Zhuqing distrust him. Zhu Zhuqing apologized to Ye Fan and, after Dai Mubai confronted them, held Ye Fan’s arm; Xiao Wu joined her on his other side.

• Ye Fan used Squash’s unstoppable, unfailing attack to defeat Dai Mubai, who accepted the loss and focused on recovering.
• Ma Hongjun invited Ye Fan and the others to accompany him, but Ye Fan refused and Dai Mubai sent Ma Hongjun away.
• Dai Mubai explained Ma Hongjun’s evil fire, while Zhu Zhuqing said Ye Fan was an exception to her view that men were filthy.
• Xiao Wu revealed that Dai Mubai had once gone to a hotel with twin girls and that Tang San had been left alone with him, prompting Dai Mubai’s awkward denial.
• Zhu Zhuqing thanked Ye Fan for helping her and apologized for misunderstanding him at the inn.
• When Dai Mubai challenged Zhu Zhuqing for holding Ye Fan’s arm, she embraced his left arm, and Xiao Wu hugged his right.

Ye Fan returned to Shrek Academy with Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu, where Dai Mubai threatened Ning Rongrong after she mocked him. Ye Fan’s actions worsened Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing’s relationship, earning him 500 points, and he left Ning Rongrong embarrassed after refusing her offer to have Dai Mubai killed.

• Dai Mubai grew angry when he saw Zhu Zhuqing holding Ye Fan’s arm, but Ye Fan’s alteration changed his dissatisfaction into satisfaction.
• Ye Fan and the others returned to Shrek Academy and found Ning Rongrong and Oscar waiting outside.
• Ning Rongrong mocked Dai Mubai, and he released his Soul Power, threatened her, and went into the academy.
• Zhu Zhuqing apologized to Ye Fan before returning to her dormitory, and Ye Fan received 500 points after their relationship worsened with Dai Mubai.
• Ning Rongrong asked Ye Fan to kill Dai Mubai in exchange for anything he wanted, but he told her not to kill him and walked away.
• Xiao Wu and Oscar laughed at Ning Rongrong, who was left embarrassed.

Tang San struggled through his work at Yichun Brothel while Tang Hao watched and ultimately killed Thin Monkey, who had sold him there. At the academy, Oscar refused to indulge Ning Rongrong, and the next day he surprised everyone by announcing he had reached Rank 30.

• Tang San, starving after a grueling shift, ate bread from the floor and drank the kitchen’s Large Intestine Corn Soup while Tang Hao watched without rescuing him.
• Thin Monkey brought two customers to Tang San, then Tang Hao confronted Thin Monkey in an alley and killed him.
• Ning Rongrong asked Oscar for support, but Oscar criticized her attitude and walked away, leaving her in tears.
• Dai Mubai told Ma Hongjun he planned to meet the Twins again that night, while Ma Hongjun said he would stay in the dorm.
• At training, Flender questioned Oscar’s tardiness, and Oscar announced that he had broken through to Rank 30, astonishing everyone except Ye Fan.

Flender congratulated Oscar on reaching level thirty, then assigned the other students to eat Oscar’s sausages as adaptive training. After Ye Fan altered events through the system, Dai Mubai’s bizarre tasting ritual caused Oscar to suffer and pass out, leaving Flender baffled about what had happened.

• Flender praised Oscar for becoming the fourth current student to reach level thirty and told everyone else to eat one of each of Oscar’s sausages.
• Ye Fan calmly ate both sausages, encouraging Dai Mubai to step forward and try them as well.
• Dai Mubai followed an elaborate, wine-tasting-style routine while inspecting and eating the sausages, unsettling Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Zhu Zhuqing.
• Oscar collapsed in pain as Dai Mubai swallowed the Recovery Sausage, and Dai Mubai praised its flavor and meat content.
• Flender checked Oscar with his Soul Power, found nothing physically wrong, and wondered if Dai Mubai’s soul skill had somehow transmitted its sensations to Oscar.