Strange Incantation

The two of them watched as someone caused trouble, only to be suppressed by Dai Mubai, the tool-man enforcer, and curiosity appeared on their faces.

Xiao Wu sharply commented, "That day he looked like some spoiled young master, and today he looks like an enforcer. This guy really wears many hats."

Tang San curled his lips as he looked toward Dai Mubai.

This time, they had also become acquainted with Dai Mubai through a fight. However, Dai Mubai had gone to rest at a hotel alone. He disliked the dormitory conditions and would always run off to a particular hotel during breaks.

He had then found that the room he had reserved had been sold by a new waiter to this brother and sister. Although he and Little Xi had been competing with each other for years, the refusal to be offended buried in his bones had not disappeared. He immediately started fighting Tang San.

In the end, he had still yielded the room to them. When he returned to the Academy, Teacher Li successfully drafted him into labor.

Facing the parents causing trouble before him, Li Yusong stepped out of the tent and addressed everyone impatiently. "If you came to register, you should understand Shrek Academy's rules. Coming here without figuring them out first is just throwing away your registration fee. It's not too late to regret it now. Do you know what Shrek means in the name Shrek Academy?"

He continued coldly, "A Shrek is a kind of monster, an extremely strange existence even among Soul Beasts. The meaning of Shrek Academy is Monster Academy. In other words, we only accept monsters here, not Ordinary Persons. If you're over thirteen years old, or your Soul Power hasn't reached level twenty-one, don't Waste Time here."

Tang San's disappointment was instantly replaced by interest.

Li Yusong then released an incomparably powerful aura. A Long Staff appeared in his hand, and six Soul Rings pulsed around his body.

Soul Emperor!!!

The entire crowd fell silent. Soon, many parents realized that this unremarkable Academy possessed exceptionally formidable Teaching Staff. Yet they could only sigh deeply and silently leave with their children. No one dared offend a Soul Emperor.

Soon, it was Tang San and Xiao Wu's turn. Li Yusong finished examining them quickly, and the two walked over to Dai Mubai. Dai Mubai smiled brightly.

"I knew we'd meet again soon."

Tang San smiled faintly, while Xiao Wu pouted.

Suddenly, Dai Mubai's eyes lit up. Xiao Wu followed his gaze and saw a curvaceous girl standing in line. Her long black hair draped over her shoulders, and her expression was cold. She was extraordinarily beautiful.

Xiao Wu said viciously, "You lecherous tiger, what are you looking at? Don't tell me you're lusting after her just because she's pretty."

Dai Mubai replied irritably, "You're the lecherous one. I know her. Just wait, she'll pass too."

Xiao Wu curled her lips and muttered, "Who knows? All men are disgusting hooligans."

Tang San gave a wry smile. This was simply an undeserved disaster. Ever since that day, Xiao Wu had found boys increasingly unpleasant to look at.

Zhu Zhuqing approached with agile, catlike steps that did not lack speed. Dai Mubai hurried over and said eagerly, "Zhu Qing, I knew you could make it."

The cold aura around Zhu Zhuqing softened considerably, and she gave him a slight nod.

Ever since Dai Mubai had been scolded awake by Little Xi, he had written to his mother and asked her to take better care of Zhu Zhuqing. At the same time, he wrote Zhu Zhuqing letters and sent her small gifts. Their relationship had eased considerably, and they were now ordinary friends. As for whether they would end up together in the future, that would depend on how things developed between them.

Little Xi was right. He could not assume that she was his possession just because their families had bound them together. He should give her the most basic respect one person owed another.

"Dai Mubai."

Dai Mubai was not discouraged. Through their correspondence over the years, he had long known that Zhu Zhuqing was a reserved person.

The group chatted as they walked toward the next test.

After lining up again, Dai Mubai returned to the village entrance. His task as an enforcer was not over yet.

The remaining few stood in line.

Xiao Wu was drawn in by the sound of hawking and looked over. One person was pushing a cart and selling sausages, while another was selling drinks. Quite a few people were buying them. Xiao Wu smelled the aroma and clamored to eat.

Tang San had no choice but to line up before the stall. Looking at the items displayed at the two stands, he saw steaming food with simple shapes, as well as two or three kinds of drinks.

Oscar was still brushing oil onto the Roasted Sausages. Little Xi had given him the idea of selling drinks alongside the food in packages to earn more.

"Uncle, give me two sausages. And could you introduce these drinks to me?" Tang San had never seen these kinds of drinks before.

Shen Ranxi had also taught Oscar how to make these drinks. Mainly because she wanted to drink them herself but was too lazy, she had talked Oscar into learning. They had also been introduced at the restaurants and Beauty Salons in Soto City, where they were extremely popular.

Looks like these two haven't been to the restaurants... Oscar thought as he turned the sausages.

But... Uncle?

Oscar asked in disbelief, "You called me Uncle?! I'm only fourteen."

Ma Hongjun laughed heartily beside him. "Little Ao, serves you right for being too lazy to shave."

Surprise flashed through Tang San's eyes. However, when he saw Oscar's slender, fair hands and heard his soft voice, he finally believed that this bearded fellow was fourteen.

Xiao Wu strode over angrily. "Tang San, why are you dawdling? I'm starving to death!"

Oscar asked, "Want chili?"

Tang San replied, "One with chili, one without."

Ma Hongjun began introducing the drinks to them. Xiao Wu hesitated for more than ten seconds before saying, "One cup of each!"

"Alright. I'll pack them for you right away."

Oscar handed over the Roasted Sausages, and Xiao Wu hurriedly took hers and was about to put it into her mouth.

But Oscar stopped her. "Let me make this clear first. These Roasted Sausages are made by my Martial Soul. There's nothing wrong with them, but the incantation isn't very pleasant." He wanted to tell them in advance, lest they only found out later after becoming classmates. That would be too awkward.

He then told them his Soul Incantation.

Tang San froze in place. After a moment of hesitation, he still apologized and took Xiao Wu's sausage away, putting it back. Mainly because Xiao Wu was a girl, and as her Brother, this was trampling on his sensitive boundaries.

Ma Hongjun rolled his eyes, grabbed a sausage, and stuffed it into his mouth. "If you don't eat it now, the Dean will still force you to eat it later. Little Ao's sausages are unbelievably effective. You people really don't know good stuff!"

Oscar said, "Why didn't you ask your sister what she wanted? Maybe she wants to eat it."

Oscar did not even dare imagine how badly he would be beaten if Little Xi's food were snatched away like that.

He could already imagine what Little Xi would say: "I'm a person. I can think. I don't need others making decisions for me in the name of doing what's best for me! I can bear the consequences of my own decisions."

After spending so much time with Little Xi, Oscar already had high emotional intelligence, so he naturally considered girls' feelings more. Still, he could understand Tang San's actions too. He was her Brother, after all.

Tang San was stunned. It was the first time anyone had said something like that.

Ma Hongjun said with a grin, "We're all Soul Masters. Can't you even accept an incantation like that? These are pure meat sausages. And they're so cheap."

Xiao Wu protested, "Who says I can't accept it? Brother, isn't it just a Soul Incantation? As long as the Roasted Sausage tastes good, that's all that matters."

Besides, having food snatched from the mouths of Soul Beasts... it was fortunate she had restrained herself. Otherwise, Tang San would definitely have gotten a punch from her.

After saying that, she took her portion back and began eating it in huge bites.

Xiao Wu said, "Brother, it really is delicious. Come on, don't care about these strange little things." She picked up a drink and took a sip through the straw.

Tang San could only pick up his chili-coated portion. Only after putting it in his mouth did he understand why Xiao Wu said it was Delicious Food.

It really was excellent. The physical strength and Soul Power he had expended that morning were both replenished. Only then did he realize that this Food System Soul Master was far from simple.

Ma Hongjun mocked, "Smells great now, doesn't it? Got slapped in the face, didn't you?"

Xiao Wu asked curiously, "What does that mean?"

"I learned it from Little Xi." He explained those two phrases to them.

"Who is Little Xi?"