Arriving at Suotuo City, Shrek Academy Opens Enrollment! (Third Update Delivered!)

Arriving at Suotuo City, Shrek Academy Opens Enrollment! (Third Update Delivered!)

Heaven Dou Empire, Suotuo City!

Suotuo City seemed far livelier today than ever before. Pedestrians streamed endlessly through the streets, and countless carriages drove in from outside the city.

The reason was simple: Suotuo City's only Advanced Soul Master Academy had begun enrollment!

Every Advanced Soul Master Academy was a rare and precious existence, because it was not only a place that cultivated outstanding soul masters, but also the hope for a nation's future.

So when Suotuo City's Advanced Soul Master Academy began enrollment, it drew young soul masters and their families from all over to sign up.

In this world, becoming a powerful soul master was every youth's dream, and also a Family's Glory.

Thus, many families would spare no cost to send their children into this academy to study, hoping they could become outstanding soul masters in the future and bring honor to their ancestors.

As time passed, more and more people poured into the city, making the already bustling streets even more packed.

Excitement and anticipation shone on people's faces as they eagerly discussed all kinds of rumors and legends about the Advanced Soul Master Academy.

Some had even begun imagining their children's lives at the academy, picturing what achievements they might make.

"Shrek Academy is finally enrolling... Great! I heard their teaching here is especially amazing. If I can get accepted, I'll soar."

"Heh, you? Forget it. I heard this academy is weird as hell. They only recruit monsters."

"I don't care. I'm a damn genius. I'll definitely get accepted."

On the street, those spirited-looking youths of eleven or twelve excitedly spoke of their longing for Shrek Academy.

Behind them!

At the street corner, a handsome youth with golden hair and blue eyes drew every gaze. His golden hair shone, his blue eyes were deep as a lake, and his face was both firm and gentle.

He wore a simple white shirt and dark-blue trousers, clean and neat. His hands were in his pockets, his head slightly raised, his expression calm and composed.

The faint smile at the corner of his mouth made him stand out in the crowd like a bright pearl, while his restrained bearing set him apart from everyone else.

"Shrek Academy...? I didn't expect to end up here."

The youth was none other than Qian Ren Shang, who had walked out of the Star Dou Great Forest. At this moment, Qian Ren Shang looked exceptionally calm and reserved.

After leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, Qian Ren Shang had no clear goal. He had simply wandered at random, never expecting to arrive at Suotuo City, where Shrek Academy was located.

As for this academy.

Through the System, Qian Ren Shang had naturally learned a little about it, and he actually held a rather different view of the place.

"Gurgle..."

Just then, a sudden noise came from his stomach, and Qian Ren Shang's face stiffened with slight embarrassment for an instant.

Hungry again!

"Forget it... I'll eat my fill first!"

Qian Ren Shang swept his gaze across the street a few times and finally locked onto a pancake stall.

The stall owner was a woman dressed in cloth clothing. Her cheeks were dark, her fingers rough, and she looked as though she had done a great deal of hard labor.

However, she was not the only one at the stall. There was also a youth who looked about eleven or twelve, with black hair, a resolute face, and a simple black short robe. Looking closely, there were actually many patches on it.

"Big brother... what would you like?"

Seeing Qian Ren Shang arrive before the stall, the black-haired youth was first startled by Qian Ren Shang's heaven-defying looks, then paused before speaking.

Qian Ren Shang replied, "Just an ordinary pancake."

"Sure!"

The black-haired youth immediately got to work, kneading the dough, spreading the pancake, adding meat, and roasting it. He looked extremely practiced.

The woman at the side coughed lightly, then looked at her child with a face full of comfort.

Before long!

The black-haired youth handed over a golden pancake. It looked, smelled, and tasted perfect.

"Here!"

Qian Ren Shang's appetite was instantly stirred at the sight. He bit down, and his eyes narrowed. It really tasted quite good.

And the meat was added honestly and generously.

In just a few bites, the baked pancake went into his stomach. Qian Ren Shang still felt it was not enough, so he had the youth keep cooking.

Then... it still was not enough!

Qian Ren Shang kept asking for pancakes, and the youth kept frying them... again and again.

Each pancake was basically gone in just a few bites. Qian Ren Shang ate more than twenty of them, and the commotion even drew some passersby over.

"Hiss... Was this guy reincarnated from a starving ghost? How can he eat that much?"

"What a waste of such a handsome face."

Everyone grumbled, but Qian Ren Shang did not feel embarrassed at all. He did not have many hobbies in this life, and eating counted as one!

Because he had the Golden Dragon King bloodline, he got hungry far too easily. These pancakes only counted as an appetizer.

Qian Ren Shang still wanted to keep eating, but the youth spoke with an embarrassed expression.

"Sorry... we're out of ingredients."

"Ah... all right."

Qian Ren Shang scratched his head, also feeling a little embarrassed. He had actually eaten all of someone else's ingredients clean.

"How much?"

"Two Silver Soul Coins will do!"

"Okay!"

Qian Ren Shang rummaged around, but only found a dozen or so Copper Soul Coins. This was clearly not enough.

Qian Ren Shang's head ached a little. He had come too hastily... he had not had time to exchange money at all. These Copper Soul Coins were still from a little red envelope Aunt Mei had given him a long time ago.

The youth also saw Qian Ren Shang's awkward situation.

He smiled faintly.

"These are enough... I was just about to close the stall anyway. As long as I cover the cost, it's fine."

The youth's Mother also smiled faintly and took the initiative to smooth things over for Qian Ren Shang.

"My child is going to apply to the Advanced Soul Master Academy today... Today is a happy day. Just take those pancakes as a gift."

"How could I accept that? I'll pay you back later..."

Qian Ren Shang scratched his head, a little embarrassed, then introduced himself.

"My name is Qian Ren Shang!"

"My name is Chen Feng!"

The youth introduced himself with a simple, honest smile. It had to be said that Qian Ren Shang's appearance was still very approachable.

The two briefly got to know each other. Qian Ren Shang learned that the other party was going to apply to Shrek Academy, and he was also interested in this so-called Shrek Academy.

So he teamed up with the youth and went along.

After they simply tidied up the stall, the three of them set off. The youth seemed to be a chatterbox and said a great deal to Qian Ren Shang.

Qian Ren Shang learned that Chen Feng's father had died in an accident a few years ago. Now mother and son depended on each other, and Chen Feng's Mother was in poor health, so Chen Feng had to support the family at such a young age.

However, this youth seemed very strong. He did not complain about being tired at all, and was instead extremely optimistic.

Before long, the three had already arrived at the so-called Shrek Academy's enrollment office!

Qian Ren Shang looked forward!

What he saw was a rundown village. In front of the village, there was a signboard with Shrek Academy written on it.

An old man sat before a simple table, on which was written: Enrollment Office.

In front of the enrollment office, a long line had formed. The children and their parents were all filled with expectation and a hint of nervousness.

The blazing sunlight spilled across the ground. The children's faces were covered in sweat, but their eyes were full of longing.

Some children trembled from nervousness, while others were brimming with confidence, holding their heads high and puffing out their chests. The parents waited anxiously at the side, cheering their children on from time to time.

The whole scene was filled with an atmosphere of tension and expectation, as though a trial that would decide their fates was slowly pulling open its curtain.

P.S. Brothers, you've been asking for extra updates, so today I busted my ass rushing the draft and added more, all right?

Third update delivered. Asking for all data!

Let me explain: I absolutely won't suck up to the people of Shrek Academy. The main focus is abusing Three and kicking Shrek Academy.

A friend's book. It's extremely abstract, so if you're interested, you can go take a look!