Wang Dong

Zhou Sichen waited quietly. Just then, a voice came from behind him. "Brother Zhou?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Zhou Sichen turned around and saw two boys walking side by side. One had delicate, feminine features and strikingly handsome looks.

Her short pinkish-blue hair was exceptionally eye-catching; anyone unfamiliar with her might have mistaken her for a girl. The other looked rather ordinary, with a faintly aggrieved air about him.

Zhou Sichen smiled slightly. "Yuhao?"

When Huo Yuhao heard Zhou Sichen call his name, he hurried forward in delight. "Brother Zhou, it really is you! Did you come to see me?"

Huo Yuhao had no idea Zhou Sichen had childhood friends here. Seeing Zhou Sichen come over, he assumed Zhou Sichen had come specifically for him.

Zhou Sichen fell silent for a moment. How was he supposed to answer that?

Glancing at the person beside Huo Yuhao, Zhou Sichen guessed that she must be Wang Dong, who was disguised as a boy.

What puzzled Zhou Sichen, though, was why Huo Yuhao was still walking around with Wang Dong.

Hadn't he suggested that Huo Yuhao join the Soul Tool Department? Had Huo Yuhao not gone? Or had something unexpected happened that brought the two of them together again?

After thinking it over, Zhou Sichen replied, "I came to see my two younger brothers, and I thought I'd check in on you while I was here. How has it been since you enrolled?"

Huo Yuhao seemed to automatically ignore the first half of Zhou Sichen's words. Hearing that Zhou Sichen had indeed come to see him, he was overjoyed.

It was not difficult to understand why. Huo Yuhao had never had many friends growing up. Here at Shrek Academy, aside from Teacher Xiaoya and Senior Brother Beibei, he had no one else he could rely on.

The only person he could truly trust was probably Zhou Sichen, whom he had traveled with for over a month.

And Brother Zhou had entered the Inner Court directly! When Senior Brother mentioned it yesterday, even he had worn an utterly incredulous expression.

Huo Yuhao chuckled. "I'm doing all right. It's just that our homeroom teacher is a little fierce."

As he spoke, Huo Yuhao pulled Wang Dong forward. "Brother Zhou, this is my roommate, Wang Dong."

Ever since Huo Yuhao excitedly dragged her over, Wang Dong had been secretly observing Zhou Sichen.

She had to admit that Zhou Sichen was indeed the best-looking person she had ever seen. Even though she had never cared much about such things, she could not help glancing at him a few extra times.

Even if she returned to her true female form, she might not be as good-looking as Brother Zhou, right?

Honestly, Wang Dong had never imagined a boy could be born this beautiful. She even had the strange feeling that if her Light Goddess Butterfly Martial Soul belonged to Zhou Sichen, it might suit him even better...

No wonder Huo Yuhao talked about this Brother Zhou every day.

Huo Yuhao was rather simple-minded, and he was not yet especially familiar with Wang Dong. He did not mention that Zhou Sichen was also a new student who had enrolled directly in the Inner Court.

He only said that Brother Zhou and the others had looked after him throughout the journey to Shrek Academy.

Now that Huo Yuhao no longer had Tian Meng and Electrolux, neither his talent nor his strength had improved by much.

However, his First Soul Skill was still Spiritual Detection. This soul skill could be considered a miraculous support ability. Combined with the Tang Sect Secret Techniques he had diligently cultivated, although he had not defeated his roommate Wang Dong in their battle, the two had ended in a draw.

Still, Wang Dong did not think much of Huo Yuhao. After all, Huo Yuhao was merely a tiny Rank 11 Soul Master, while Wang Dong was a true prodigy favored by heaven.

Because of this, Wang Dong had never taken Huo Yuhao seriously. Yet seeing Zhou Sichen's attitude toward him now, she could not help thinking a little more highly of Huo Yuhao.

An Inner Court senior was so close to him. Huo Yuhao had to possess something exceptional, didn't he?

With Huo Yuhao introducing them, Wang Dong extended her hand. "Hello, Senior. My name is Wang Dong, and I'm Huo Yuhao's roommate."

Zhou Sichen shook her hand. "Zhou Sichen."

Feeling Zhou Sichen's hand, softer and fairer than a girl's, Wang Dong could not help praising him inwardly. Being handsome was one thing, but how was his skin even better than hers?

Could there possibly be a second Light Goddess Butterfly in this world?

Zhou Sichen smiled warmly. "Wang Dong, I don't come by very often. Since you're Yuhao's roommate, I'll have to trouble you to look after him more in the future."

Hearing this, Huo Yuhao's heart warmed. Sure enough, Brother Zhou was still Brother Zhou. He had not changed at all.

Wang Dong was briefly entranced by Zhou Sichen's smile, but quickly came to her senses. "Mm... mm! We're classmates to begin with. Looking after each other is only natural."

After giving it some thought, Zhou Sichen took two porcelain bottles from his Soul Tool and handed one each to Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao.

"Yuhao, this is a Profound Water Pill. It will help with your future cultivation, so keep it safe."

Huo Yuhao clutched the porcelain bottle in his hand and stared blankly at Zhou Sichen. He had never expected Brother Zhou to take the initiative and give him cultivation resources!

Though he did not know the value of the Profound Water Pill, how could anything Brother Zhou took out possibly be ordinary?

Huo Yuhao repeatedly shook his head. "Brother Zhou, I can't accept this. You've already taken such good care of me, and I haven't even had the chance to repay you. How could I have the nerve to accept something from you?"

Zhou Sichen patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder. "Have you forgotten our agreement? As long as you don't fall behind in your cultivation in the Soul Tool Department, I'll teach you how to cultivate your Martial Soul. Consider this Profound Water Pill my encouragement for you. If you don't perform well in the future, I won't give you any more."

Hearing that, Huo Yuhao nodded solemnly. "I understand, Brother Zhou. I'll cultivate diligently and definitely won't let down your expectations!"

How many people could ever hope to have such a big brother guiding them? That was a blessing they could not earn even in eight lifetimes.

Besides, Senior Brother had quietly revealed a little information to him yesterday. Brother Zhou was no longer just an ordinary Inner Court student.

If Brother Zhou was willing to teach him how to cultivate his Martial Soul, was he still afraid he would not become stronger?

Though Huo Yuhao still felt a little embarrassed, he accepted the porcelain bottle and silently remembered the kindness his big brother had shown him.

Wang Dong felt even more embarrassed. They were neither relatives nor friends, so she did not feel right accepting such a valuable gift.

Huo Yuhao only knew that what Zhou Sichen had given him had to be valuable, but Wang Dong clearly understood the value of a Profound Water Pill.

Zhou Sichen had taken out two at once, and had even been willing to give one to someone he did not know.

Aside from proving how much this senior valued Huo Yuhao, it also showed that he came from a wealthy background and was surely supported by a powerful force.

Logically, such a genius should have been someone she sought to befriend. However, the Clear Sky Sect had closed itself off from the world for a long time, and Wang Dong did not enjoy that sort of socializing.

Although this senior had indeed caught her attention, that was all.

Wang Dong pushed the porcelain bottle back. "Senior, I can't accept a reward without merit. Besides, this Profound Water Pill is far too precious. I should not take it."

Zhou Sichen's smile did not change. "You're Yuhao's roommate. I'm afraid he'll trouble you quite a bit in the future. If you don't accept it, Yuhao will feel embarrassed."

Hearing that, Huo Yuhao was even more touched. It was still all for his sake. Brother Zhou was so good to him!

Wang Dong hesitated for a moment before finally accepting it. A Profound Water Pill was not especially precious to her, but it was better than nothing.

And since he was willing to give it, she might as well take it. Huo Yuhao really was quite troublesome, after all, so she would consider it payment.

These Profound Water Pills were naturally not Zhou Sichen's own. Old Man Gong had given them to him. The reason Zhou Sichen gave one to Huo Yuhao was not only because he intended to nurture him, but mainly because he had no use for it himself. He had already taken one long ago.

Giving them to Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong also earned him a favor, without costing him anything significant.

This was also an investment. If Huo Yuhao proved incapable in the future, Zhou Sichen naturally would not become his nanny.

He only hoped Huo Yuhao would work hard himself and properly develop his Spirit Eyes Martial Soul.

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