Boom!
Thunder rumbled across the firmament as pea-sized raindrops continuously fell upon the city, which had quieted because of the rain.
On a balcony on the fourth floor of the Nine Treasures Auction House, two figures sat quietly on soft cushions beside a table made of golden-thread nanmu wood. A pot of fragrant strong tea sat on the table, pale mist drifting out before finally dissipating into the air.
"Have you decided to go to Shrek Academy?" Seated on the left, Xiao Kuangdao lifted the teapot and poured Qin Ze a cup of tea, his tone calm.
Qin Ze respectfully accepted the cup. "Yes."
"Time really flies. More than two years have passed again." Xiao Kuangdao smiled.
Qin Ze looked at the mellow yellow tea in his hand, took a light sip, and said, "Teacher, when will Ning Tian and Wu Feng arrive?"
Xiao Kuangdao said, "They should be here soon. Once they arrive, it'll be time for me to return to the sect. After that, while you're at Shrek Academy, take good care of Ning Tian and Wu Feng."
"Of course!" Qin Ze nodded with a smile. "Though I'm guessing Wu Feng will definitely want to fight me once she gets here."
"Ha ha ha!"
Master and disciple exchanged a smile.
Qin Ze turned to look at rain-drenched Shrek City. A little over two years had passed since he obtained his second Soul Ring.
Aside from cultivation, he had spent his time hanging around with Bei Bei and the others. He had also met quite a few people, including that Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan.
The next day.
Bright sunlight shone through the window onto the room's wooden floor. Fine dust floated within the soft halo of light. In the bathroom, Qin Ze finished washing up, scooped up a