I Haven't Even Gotten on the Carriage Yet, First Meeting Ning Rongrong

That afternoon, outside the gates of Nuoding Academy.

"Hyah, hyah, hyah..."

Tang San drove a luxurious carriage carrying Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu slowly out of Nuoding Academy.

In order to hitch a ride in Xiao Chen's luxurious carriage instead of traveling on foot and wasting travel money, Tang San ultimately chose to endure.

Xiao Chen, let me first experience what a luxurious carriage feels like. Once I defeat you completely...

I'll break every bone in your legs and make you sit in a carriage forever, serving as my lowly coachman for the rest of your life!

At the same time, all the teachers and students of Nuoding Academy had come out, standing in two rows to see Xiao Chen and the others off.

The headmaster, the people from the Seventh Dormitory, and others who had a good relationship with Xiao Chen were especially full of pride.

In the future, they could boast to anyone they met that they had a genius student—or boss!

As for everyone else, their eyes held mostly complicated emotions and resentment.

Damn it.

That jinx was finally leaving!

For more than five years, in order to complete Hidden Quests, Xiao Chen had challenged some of Nuoding Academy's teachers and students with Soul Rings between one and five almost every semester, using all kinds of excuses.

More accurately, it had been a one-sided beating!

Yu Xiaogang in particular—neither good enough for the low nor capable of reaching the high, stuck at level 29, the peak of two Soul Rings and just a step away from three—received especially attentive care from Xiao Chen!

That was why, although Yu Xiaogang had come to see them off today, he had arrived leaning on a cane.

A few days ago, Xiao Chen had "accidentally" broken his leg!

Thus, the vast majority of Nuoding Academy's teachers and students could not wait for Xiao Chen to leave.

"Dear teachers and fellow students, we're leaving! No need to see us off; this is far enough."

Unaware of the situation, Tang San even turned around and waved farewell to Nuoding Academy's teachers and students, his face full of pride.

When other graduates left the academy, only a few people would see them off.

But he, Tang San, a noble disciple of the Tang Sect, was being seen off by every teacher and student in Nuoding Academy!

"..."

Upon hearing that, the smiles on the faces of Nuoding Academy's teachers and students froze instantly.

You fucking baldy, your dear my ass, I'll see your ancestors off, beep beep beep...

Before long, the three of them left Nuoding Academy.

"Brother Xiao Chen, don't do that. There are other people here. We can do it again tonight when no one's around. Ah—hiss!"

"..."

Inside the carriage, Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu played around without restraint, making Xiao Wu constantly let out alluring sounds.

Tang San, who was driving the carriage, showed no emotional reaction whatsoever.

He had even brought plenty of tissues specifically for Xiao Chen to use.

After several years under the influence of the Forgiveness Hat, Tang San had become capable of showing the greatest tolerance toward Xiao Chen and any woman, while losing all interest in women at the same time.

"We're here."

After some time, Xiao Chen and the others finally left the small city where Nuoding Academy was located and handed the carriage over to the owner of a relay station.

The next moment, Xiao Chen turned to Tang San.

"Tang San, you can escort us this far. From here on, we'll split up and head to Shrek Academy separately. Xiao Wu will come with me, while you'll go alone."

"After all, if you keep following me all the time, you'll never make any progress!"

"Huh? But..."

Tang San panicked on the spot upon hearing that.

He had thought Xiao Chen was stopping the carriage to switch to an even better one.

Who would have expected that this was what he had planned!

Clang!

Xiao Chen directly ignored Tang San's reaction and the resentment in his eyes.

With a thought, the God Slaying Sword, surrounded by three Soul Rings, appeared before him.

Then, under Tang San's watchful gaze, the God Slaying Sword flashed and vanished, reappearing beneath Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu's feet.

First Soul Skill, Human Sword Unity!

In an instant, the God Slaying Sword erupted with powerful sword qi, carrying Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu into the sky.

In the blink of an eye, they had become a tiny dot on the horizon.

"You... I... huh?"

Seeing the scene before him, Tang San was completely dumbfounded. He hurriedly chased after them while shouting.

"Xiao Chen! Wait, wait for me! I haven't gotten on yet!"

"If you want to train me, then at least..."

The place he was currently in was in the middle of nowhere.

The only relay station nearby allowed only those holding a Merchant Gold Card to use its carriages.

In other words, he would probably have to sleep in the open and live off the land for the next few days!

"Damn Xiao Chen, ahhh!!!"

After venting with a bout of roaring, Tang San checked his Soul Tool, and his face immediately fell.

His Soul Tool was filled almost entirely with paper, leaving very little room for his own belongings.

As for food, there was even less.

There were only a few Sour Steamed Buns left over from yesterday that he had forgotten to eat!

After venting his emotions with another roar, Tang San gritted his teeth and turned to walk into the distance.

Xiao Chen, another debt has been added between us.

Once we reach Shrek Academy, I'll make you eat stinking steamed buns that have gone sour for days, every single day!

"..."

At some point, a middle-aged man with stubble suddenly emerged from the shadows of the woods behind the relay station.

This man was the Clear Sky Douluo.

Tang Hao!

Looking at the empty clouds before him, Tang Hao's expression grew several degrees more solemn.

Naturally, he knew very well how Xiao Chen had treated Tang San over the years.

More than once, he had even wanted to step in and teach Xiao Chen a lesson.

But in the end, he had chosen to endure.

After all, although Xiao Chen treated his son like an underling, ordering him about and occasionally dragging him out for a beating, he had also brought benefits to his son.

Tang San was no longer immersed in romantic feelings. He had become much more mature, and he cultivated even harder than before.

"However..."

As though he had thought of something, Tang Hao turned and left.

Even so, he would not allow anyone to keep beating up his son.

Once Xiao Chen arrived at Shrek Academy, Tang Hao would find an opportunity to make a move and beat Xiao Chen up while he was at it!

In the future, if Xiao Chen was no longer of much help to his son's growth, he would strike again and suppress him outright.

Either submit to his son, or die!

Time flew by.

One day, Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu finally arrived at a forest near Suotuo City, where Shrek Academy was located.

"System, let's begin today's draw."

"Alright, Host."

"Beginning the draw."

As the System's voice rang out, dazzling golden light suddenly bloomed in his mind.

This instantly put Xiao Chen in a great mood.

On the way here, he had drawn several times, but the cards had basically all been blue skies and white clouds, with only the occasional Purple Card.

It was as though the newbie protection period had ended.

But today, he had finally drawn another Golden Legend!

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the Gold Card, Love Charm Hairpin."

"Note: As long as the Host personally gives the Emotion Hairpin to a member of the opposite sex, the Host can gain her trust and gradually gain her favor over time."

Soon, a butterfly-shaped hairpin appeared in Xiao Chen's system space.

As expected of a Golden Legend. As long as he gave this Love Charm Hairpin to a woman who met the System's requirements, he could immediately gain an opportunity to strengthen his physical constitution!

As for whom to give it to?

The target had already appeared.

The next moment, from the corner of Xiao Chen's eye, he caught sight of a beautiful figure strolling through the forest.

Her long hair cascaded casually down her back. A small princess-like crown rested atop her head, with delicate hair ornaments on either side.

A gentle breeze blew past, lifting the hem of her white dress, sewn from expensive silk of unknown value, into rippling waves. It revealed and concealed her already budding, exquisite figure.

Her skin was as fair as Xiao Wu's, but unlike Xiao Wu's fair yet resilient skin, hers resembled mutton-fat jade—smooth and tender, as though it would melt at the slightest touch.

A gentle smile rested on her lips, making others feel as if they were bathing in a spring breeze. She possessed both the air of wealth and nobility that ordinary people could never have, as well as a delicate fragility that stirred one's protective instincts.

Noble and delicate, yet appearing in an ordinary forest.

She looked like a Young Lady of Noble Family who had lost her way.

And her identity truly lived up to the words "Young Lady of Noble Family."

The beloved daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the wealthiest sect on the continent.

Ning Rongrong!