A Figure That Stunned Time

"We're here. This is the dormitory for the two of you."

The teacher said with a smile, handing two keys to Chen Yan and Gu Yuena.

"Thank you, Teacher."

"You're welcome," the teacher continued. "These are your Campus Cards. The school will cover all your expenses on campus, with an annual limit of one million."

The moment Chen Yan heard the amount, his eyes lit up.

One million! That was enough to buy a slightly inferior Hundred-Year Spirit Object! Was the school really this generous?!

Chen Yan happily accepted his Campus Card and examined it closely. The card was dark blue, hard in texture with a faint sheen, and felt heavy in his hand. Based on Chen Yan's two and a half years of experience, it was an artificial alloy with an extremely limited production volume.

He had never been this rich in his entire life! He was holding a million in cash!

Gu Yuena, meanwhile, casually took hers and put it into her ring without even looking at it.

After the teacher left, the two entered their respective rooms.

Though it was called a dormitory, it was actually a small apartment with a sensible layout and complete amenities. Each unit included a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, and even a compact study. The bedroom was warm and comfortable, with a soft bed, a desk, and a wardrobe all neatly arranged.

The living room contained a simple sofa set and coffee table, while several decorative paintings on the walls added an artistic touch. The bathroom was clean and bright, equipped with everything one could need. Though small, the study was tastefully furnished as well.

With conditions this good, wasn't this far better than the work-study student dorms at Shrek? Should he just not go there? It was going to get blown up eventually anyway, and as for opportunities, there was only the stuff on Devil Island.

Thinking of this, Chen Yan could not help but sigh. Most of the opportunities he could obtain now had already been accounted for. All that remained were the abyss, demons, and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

There were simply too few opportunities in Soul Land III. Opportunities to become a god were practically nonexistent—it really was too difficult. Chen Yan sighed deeply and began arranging the items stored in his ring one by one.

Gu Yuena stood in the living room next door. She looked around and was fairly satisfied with her new surroundings, except for this wall...

She coldly stared at the wall separating her room from Chen Yan's, feeling somewhat displeased.

Why hadn't they added another door? It would be so inconvenient to visit each other like this. (Actually, your rooms at home were arranged the same way.)

She opened the door and stepped outside. Sunlight poured over her body, and her silver hair fluttered behind her.

In the corridor, a delicate-looking shota saw this sight and froze. Only after a moment did he come back to himself, a faint blush rising on his face.

"Uh, um, hello."

Gu Yuena gave him an indifferent glance and merely nodded before turning to knock on Chen Yan's door.

Before long, Chen Yan opened it. Looking at Gu Yuena outside, he asked, "Oh? What is it?"

"Let's go eat!" She smiled softly, her pure smile revealing two sweet dimples.

"Uh, wait for me a moment. I still have some things to put away."

At the same time, from the corner of his eye, he noticed the little boy standing stiffly nearby, his face flushed red as his eyes wandered aimlessly. Chen Yan frowned slightly. What was he standing there for?

"Why don't you come in first?" Chen Yan said quietly.

"Sure." Hearing that, Gu Yuena stepped directly into Chen Yan's room without the slightest hesitation, as though she had been waiting for those words all along.

Bang—

As the door shut, the little boy timidly raised his head, only to discover that the silver-haired girl was already nowhere to be seen.

She had already gone inside?

His heart felt empty. He had originally wanted to make friends with her, but his nervousness had made him forget.

They would meet again someday, right? He silently glanced at Chen Yan's doorplate before walking away in disappointment.

"Who was that at the door?" Chen Yan busied himself in the bedroom. Since he had tossed all his clothes into his storage space in messy bundles, taking them out and sorting them now took quite a bit of time.

"Don't know," Gu Yuena replied.

"Don't know?" Chen Yan leaned back slightly and poked his head out through the bedroom door to look at Gu Yuena.

Her soft silver hair covered half her face. Her nose was high and elegant, her Purple Eyes soul-stirring. With her features half-hidden, she was refined without being seductive, beautiful beyond words.

Alright, Chen Yan more or less understood. That kid had probably been captivated by her.

She was already like this at such a young age—wouldn't she drive people crazy once she grew up? Should he suggest that she wear some kind of mask?

He folded the last piece of clothing, contemplation in his eyes.

"Let's go."

"Mm."

In the dining hall, students sat in twos and threes, with laughter and conversation rising one after another. Chen Yan and Gu Yuena found a seat by the window.

The food here was also divided into different tiers. The most expensive meal cost over a thousand Federal Currency, while the cheapest meals were provided free of charge.

So although one million sounded like a lot, it really only covered their food expenses.

After all, while the free food was somewhat useful for cultivation, if there was a choice, naturally one would choose the best.

Gu Yuena swept her gaze across the menu. They casually ordered several dishes and chatted as they ate.

The previously noisy dining hall gradually fell silent, and many pairs of eyes unconsciously turned toward the silver figure.

So beautiful!

After the trip to Dragon Valley, she had grown to 1.52 meters tall, and she clearly looked a little more mature as well. No wonder she attracted so much attention.

Moreover, most of those present were older students from the intermediate and senior divisions, thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen years old—the very age when young hearts stirred and hormones surged.

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena enjoyed their delicious meal in the dining hall, their conversation and laughter standing out with unusual clarity. Gu Yuena's silver hair shimmered softly beneath the lights, drawing quite a few gazes.

Some people began whispering among themselves, clearly curious about the two new students.

"When did our academy get such a beautiful girl?"

"I don't know! There wasn't any news on the campus wall either!"

No matter how the others talked around them, Chen Yan and Gu Yuena continued eating happily.

"You seem pretty satisfied with these dishes." Chen Yan looked at Gu Yuena as he ate.

Gu Yuena smiled faintly and said playfully, "The food here only barely passes. It's not as good as what you make."

Just then, the dining hall doors were pushed open, and a man in a black robe walked in. His arrival immediately drew everyone's attention, because he looked very familiar.

At once, the entire dining hall fell silent.

The man swept his gaze around before finally settling it on Chen Yan and Gu Yuena. He walked straight toward them with a smile on his face.

"Hello, I'm the principal here. Welcome to our school," the man introduced himself.

Chen Yan was somewhat surprised. He had not expected that, after the vice principal, even the principal would personally come to greet them.

"Hello, Principal." Chen Yan hurriedly put down his utensils and stood up.

The black-robed principal smiled and waved his hand. "No need to be so formal. I merely heard that two special new students had joined our school, so I came over to take a look."

"Now that I've seen you, go on and finish eating. If you run into any trouble in the future, come find me." With that, he stuffed a business card into Chen Yan's hand without giving him a chance to refuse.