Tang San Wanted to Take a Shortcut

Especially with Xiao Wu watching, this teacher had already earned himself a death sentence.

Tang San clenched his fists, caught in an intense internal struggle.

When Yu Xiaogang had sent him here, he had told Tang San never to reveal the secret of his Twin Martial Souls during the entrance test, and to wait until after he had joined Shrek Academy.

There were too many people here, and if someone with ill intentions exposed his secret, it would become troublesome.

But Yu Xiaogang also knew that Tang San would find it difficult to pass the test with only his Blue Silver Grass martial soul, so he had given Tang San a letter and told him to hand it to the dean of Shrek Academy whenever he needed help.

Tang San had never expected to get stuck at this stage. At first, he had believed his Blue Silver Grass martial soul would be enough to pass the test, so when Yu Xiaogang gave him the letter, he had even tried to refuse it.

Thinking back on it now, he only felt as though countless slaps were smacking him across the face.

Tang San finally made up his mind and slowly took a letter from his clothes, handing it to the old man.

At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing heard that familiar voice again. "Tang San's teacher, Yu Xiaogang, really is an idiot. He ruined a perfectly good pair of Twin Martial Souls."

This time, Zhu Zhuqing was certain that the handsome man beside her was the one speaking. There were only three boys here in total. Excluding Dai Mubai, who had been mentioned in the words, and Tang San, who was currently taking the test, that left only Li Chen.

Zhu Zhuqing was no longer quite so frightened. When she saw Li Chen's expression change slightly, she guessed that he probably did not know she could hear his thoughts. Zhu Zhuqing had no intention of telling him about it either.

Although Li Chen had said only two short sentences, they contained far too much information. This Li Chen seemed to know everything. Whether those things were true or false, hearing another person's thoughts was already an incredibly miraculous thing.

That loser Yu Xiaogang wanted Tang San to hide his Twin Martial Souls first, then reveal them after joining the academy. What a completely unnecessary move.

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly understood.

The old man stared at the letter in his hand and froze.

What the hell? This was so arrogant. Who was this supposed to be ordering around?

"You've been eliminated. Leave your Gold Soul Coin behind!"

Originally, the old man had planned not to admit Tang San, but to make an exception and return his registration fee. After all, anyone who could cultivate Blue Silver Grass to such a high level should have at least some talent.

For those with strength, even if a deal fell through, goodwill remained. For those without strength, Shrek Academy reserved the final right of interpretation.

But this letter truly enraged him. Ever since breaking through to Soul Emperor, he had never seen anyone so arrogant. He flung the letter to the ground.

Everyone present was a soul master, and their eyesight was far better than ordinary people's. They immediately saw the few large words written on it.

"I am Yu Xiaogang. Tang San is my man. You decide what to do."

Ning Rongrong's cherry lips parted slightly. "Qingqing, I've heard of this Yu Xiaogang. He's just trash, but I never expected him to be this arrogant."

Hearing how Ning Rongrong addressed her, Zhu Zhuqing's expression became a little awkward. They had only just introduced themselves and learned each other's names, yet Ning Rongrong had immediately started calling her "Qingqing." She could not help but sigh at how enthusiastic this girl was.

The moment Li Chen saw what Yu Xiaogang had written, he understood why. Yu Xiaogang had written so arrogantly partly because he thought he was writing to Flender, and Flender would definitely listen to him.

The other reason was that he had already broken through Level 30 and started acting all high and mighty.

Li Chen sneered inwardly. Yu Xiaogang, Yu Xiaogang... when you get here, I'll take my time dealing with you.

Tang San had not expected things to turn out like this and was momentarily at a loss. But he quickly understood the key point.

Yu Xiaogang had told him to give the letter to the dean of Shrek Academy. That meant his teacher knew the dean of Shrek Academy. His teacher's status was too high, so it was normal for this gatekeeping old man not to recognize him.

The old man's small eyes darted around.

"Then go stand with those students for now. Wait for the next round of testing."

The old man thought there was no harm in letting Tang San take the next test first. If he really was connected to the dean, that would be fine. If the dean did not want this child either, then he could throw him out afterward.

"Teacher, am I not being admitted directly?"

Tang San foolishly asked.

The old man was both annoyed and amused. Even the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was standing there in line. A Trash Spirit like Blue Silver Grass wanted to pass directly? In his dreams.

"Everyone is the same. We follow the rules."

Ning Rongrong gave Tang San a disdainful glance. Although she was the princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she rarely used her status to pressure others. Even she had not demanded direct admission into Shrek Academy and was obediently waiting for the test. Where had this country bumpkin named Tang San come from?

Oscar should be coming out soon. I heard his sausages are delicious, though the preparation process is a little indecent.

Zhu Zhuqing heard Li Chen's thoughts again, and curiosity appeared on her cold little face.

"Could this person really know the future? No, that can't be right. If he only knew the future, how could he know about my past? Who exactly is he?"

"Sausages for sale! Sausages, delicious and cheap! Oscar's finest, guaranteed quality! Five Copper Soul Coins each! For five Copper Soul Coins, you can't be cheated, you can't lose out, you can't buy anything else—but you can buy an Oscar-brand sausage!"

Zhu Zhuqing was startled. He had been right again. There really was someone selling sausages.

Neatly trimmed short hair, a face full of beard, and a pair of peach blossom eyes paired with delicate features made it difficult to tell his actual age.

Li Chen took Xiao Wu by the hand and walked over, handing Oscar a Silver Soul Coin.

"Senior, two sausages."

"Sure thing, here you go!"

Oscar deftly picked up two already-grilled sausages, skewered them, and handed them to Li Chen and Xiao Wu. But then he suddenly realized something.

"Huh? How did you know I'm a student here?"

Oscar knew his appearance made him look old. People his age often called him uncle, and he had long grown used to it. Now that someone had suddenly recognized him as a student of this academy, he found it rather strange.

Li Chen smiled but said nothing more.

Oscar was about to ask further when a small, fair, jade-like hand appeared in his sight, slender fingers holding a Silver Soul Coin.

A sweet, soft voice reached Oscar's ears. "Two sausages. Qingqing, I'm treating you!"