On the Way to Shrek Academy

Two seconds later, System Girl's mature voice rang out again: "Successful deprivation. 29 levels of Soul Power and 0.5 levels of Innate Soul Power have been taken from Yu Xiaogang. Reward: two 999-year Hundred-Year Soul Rings. Yu Xiaogang's Soul Power will continue to fade over the next month until it reaches zero."

Looking at the panel that had reappeared in midair:

Name: Zhao Zilong;

Age: 12;

Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass (Trash Martial Soul)

Innate Soul Power: Level 15;

Soul Power: Level 30;

Soul Rings: First Soul Ring: 999 years; Second Soul Ring: 999 years;

Soul Skills: First Soul Skill: Bamboo Leaf Sword Rain (Soul Ring obtained from Ghost Bamboo; each bamboo leaf is as sharp as a knife); Second Soul Skill: Heartbreak Poison (Soul Ring obtained from Heartbreak Grass; makes the Blue Silver Grass poisonous)

"These skills are pretty good..." Looking at the Soul Skill panel, Zhao Zilong saw that the Second Soul Skill was somewhat like a passive skill. It simply made the Blue Silver Grass poisonous. The Second Soul Skill could be said to exist solely to strengthen the Blue Silver Grass.

At that moment, Zhao Zilong asked in his mind, By the way, System Girl, when will Yu Xiaogang wake up?

The system's mature voice replied, "Since the system forcibly knocked him unconscious, he won't wake up for twelve hours."

"I see. Then I won't hold back." As he spoke, Zhao Zilong began searching Yu Xiaogang's belongings. Before long, he found some books and several dozen Gold Soul Coins in Yu Xiaogang's bundle.

"He's so poor!" Seeing that there were only about thirty-odd Gold Soul Coins in the bag, Zhao Zilong couldn't help complaining. Then he turned his attention to the Soul Power Refinement Manual and Soul Power Cultivation Manual.

After all, Zhao Zilong had only just arrived on Douluo Continent and still didn't know how to cultivate Soul Power! Now, that problem was solved too.

Just as Zhao Zilong opened the Soul Power Refinement Manual, System Girl's voice sounded in his mind again: "Mission one: Proceed to Shrek Academy immediately and sign in with the protagonist, Tang San. Mission two: Proceed to Shrek Academy immediately and sign in with the Shrek Seven Devils. Mission three: Proceed to Shrek Academy immediately and sign in with Shrek's five teachers..."

After the voice fell silent, the translucent panel that had just disappeared appeared in front of Zhao Zilong again, but this time it formed a map, pointing him in the direction he should go.

After hearing the system's voice, Zhao Zilong didn't hesitate any longer. He followed the map's directions and soon came across a carriage. With several dozen Gold Soul Coins on him, he immediately tipped the driver a Gold Soul Coin and said, "To Suotuo City, Shrek Academy..."

The driver had never heard of Shrek Academy, but the customer was always right, especially when he had money. And even if he didn't know Shrek Academy, how could he not know Suotuo City?

A few days later, he finally arrived at Shrek Academy. Looking at the shabby sign above the gate, it was just like in the original story. He got off the carriage and walked straight into Shrek Academy.

It was called an academy, but it was more like a village. Yet there wasn't a single person inside.

"Kid, admissions are over. Go home!" Just then, an old man with white hair, dressed like a beggar, walked over. Though he looked very old, his steps were steady, giving him the air of a man still vigorous in old age.

"Shrek Academy teacher Li Yusong discovered. Sign in?"

However, Zhao Zilong couldn't just tap away at the panel with his hand right now. What would Li Yusong think?

Zhao Zilong wasn't in a hurry to sign in. He said, "Teacher, there are exceptions to everything. I heard that Shrek Academy only accepts monsters, so I wanted to come and see if I count as one."

Li Yusong gave a scornful laugh. Just a few days ago, Shrek Academy had taken in four Little Monsters in one go, breaking its enrollment record for the past twenty years. Even if this kid really had some talent, just how high could it be?

"Judging by your tone, you seem pretty confident in your talent. Fine, tell me: how old are you, and what level is your Soul Power?"

A confident smile curled Zhao Zilong's lips. "Twelve years old, level 30."

"What?" Li Yusong was startled. He immediately walked over and grabbed Zhao Zilong by the wrist.

Soul Masters like them could determine a person's age by examining the bones in their hand. Li Yusong looked at Zhao Zilong in shock. "You really are only twelve! Child, what's your Martial Soul? Show me!"

"All right." Zhao Zilong summoned his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul. "My Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass."

"Blue Silver Grass? Another Blue Silver Grass Soul Master." Li Yusong was stunned. Strange things happened every year, but this year there were more than usual. Even Blue Silver Grass Soul Masters could cultivate now, and cultivate this well, too. One Tang San wasn't enough; now another Little Monster had come along, with Soul Power one level higher than Tang San's.

Zhao Zilong smiled confidently. "Teacher, what do you think? Is it enough?"

"Mm, it's enough. Come on, I'll take you to see the dean." As he spoke, Li Yusong led the way.

Zhao Zilong followed behind Li Yusong, thinking to himself, Sign in...

System Girl's voice sounded in his mind again: "Li Yusong, Martial Soul: Dragon Pattern Staff; level 63 Battle Soul Master; Soul Rings: white, yellow, purple, purple, purple, black..."

Choose: deprive Li Yusong of 0.5 levels of Soul Power...

Seeing that there was only one option this time, Zhao Zilong had no choice. He immediately chose deprivation.

Deprivation successful. Host's current Soul Power: level 30.5. Please absorb your Third Soul Ring as soon as possible...

Meanwhile, on the training field at Shrek Academy, Dean Flender was addressing the students. Looking at the six people in front of him, he said, "Mm, not bad, not bad. By the way, where's Oscar?"

Tang San answered honestly, "When I came out just now, I saw him cultivating, so I didn't dare disturb him."

Flender pushed up his glasses. "What's going on? We can't do today's special training without him. Go, bring him over."

"Yes..."

"I broke through, I broke through..." Just as Tang San was about to go call Oscar, Oscar had already run out. Excited, he said, "Dean, I broke through! My Soul Power has reached level 30."

Flender was pleased to hear it. "Oh, then it looks like we'll have to help you get your Third Soul Ring soon!"

"Dean..." Just then, Li Yusong came over with Zhao Zilong.

At that moment, Zhao Zilong saw the Shrek Seven Devils on the training field. A smile curled his lips. They'd finally met.

"Old Li, what's up?" Flender looked at the boy behind Li Yusong and asked, "Who is this child?" The Shrek students also turned to look at Zhao Zilong.

Li Yusong smiled. "He's a student here to apply."

A glint of wisdom flashed in Flender's eyes. He knew that if this were an ordinary student, Li Yusong would have sent him away long ago. If he'd brought him here, the boy must have exceptional talent. He asked, "Old Li, you know the academy's rules, don't you?"

Li Yusong smiled. "Of course. But this child is a Little Monster who can hold his own against them, so even though the enrollment period is over, we can make an exception for him."

Hearing this, the Shrek students became even more interested in Zhao Zilong.

"What level is he?" Flender immediately asked.

"Twelve years old, level 30."