Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong

"Without affecting the original plot of the early stages, what method can I use to lure Tang Hao away from Suotuo City so I have time to absorb Xiao Wu's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring?"

Inside the private room at the Rose Hotel.

Just as Li Xiaoyao was pondering...

"Knock, knock, knock--"

A knock sounded at the door.

"Sir, hello!"

"Your order has arrived, please enjoy!"

After the waiter finished serving the dishes--

The door to the hotel private room slowly closed.

Instantly, the private room was filled with the aroma of delicious food.

"Could it be that I need to lure Bibi Dong and those old Enshrined elders like Qian Daoliu to Suotuo City, and then deal with Tang Hao?"

"But if I do that, this transformed 100,000-Year-Old Rabbit, Xiao Wu, will have nothing to do with me anymore."

Li Xiaoyao picked up a chopstickful of food and put it in his mouth. While his taste buds were satisfied, his mind was still racing.

As long as Tang Hao left Suotuo City, he could sweep through the entire Shrek Academy. After dealing with Xiao Wu, he would have enough safe time to absorb the Soul Ring.

"Eh! I've got it!"

"I've thought of a perfect opportunity when Tang Hao will absolutely not be present!"

Suddenly, Li Xiaoyao's eyes lit up.

In the original work, not long after Tang San and Xiao Wu joined Shrek Academy, Oscar would break through to Level 30, becoming a quasi-Soul Elder. At that time, all the Shrek Seven Devils would go to the Star Dou Great Forest with Zhao Wuji to hunt for souls.

In the original work, Xiao Wu was forcibly taken away by the Titan Giant Ape during this soul hunt, throwing the entire Shrek group into chaos. Tang San, in order to save Xiao Wu, would chase after the Titan Giant Ape regardless of the cost.

Although Tang Hao was secretly protecting Tang San, the Titan Giant Ape was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. The incident happened suddenly and deep within the core area of the Star Dou Forest. Given Tang Hao's concern for Tang San, he would definitely personally follow to protect Tang San from any harm.

When Tang Hao's attention was focused on Tang San, Xiao Wu would leave Tang Hao's range of secret surveillance. At this time, he could take the opportunity to quietly slip away from the group while the Shrek members were in a panic.

With his own strength, he could quickly find Xiao Wu and kill her, then absorb Xiao Wu's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and retrieve the Soul Bone before Tang Hao returned from the depths of the Star Dou Forest.

And this opportunity was not far off.

It was happening this month--

"Hmph! It's decided!"

"I'll go to Shrek Academy in a few days!"

"Then I'll slowly wait for that day to arrive!"

The more Li Xiaoyao thought about it, the more he felt this plan was excellent, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl into a smile.

After they finished eating, it was already evening.

Li Xiaoyao chose to rest at the Rose Hotel, as he didn't have to pay for it anyway.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. After Li Xiaoyao had his fill of food and drink, he leisurely arrived at Shrek Academy.

Just like in the original plot, the person in charge of admissions this time was the Six-Ring Soul Emperor Li Yusong, whose martial soul was a long staff.

At this moment, Li Yusong was speaking to a father and son: "Your child does not meet our academy's admission requirements. You can leave now and don't stand here to affect the people behind you."

The middle-aged man quickly said with a smile, "Teacher, my son just had his birthday last night. Can you make an exception?"

"An exception?"

Li Yusong's face showed impatience.

He raised his voice and said, "Our Shrek Academy only recruits geniuses and monsters—under XX years old, with Soul Power above level twenty-one, and they must also possess two yellow hundred-year Soul Rings. If any of these conditions are not met, Shrek Academy will not accept them."

What followed was the same as in the original novel. The middle-aged man became furious and wanted to get back the ten Gold Soul Coins he paid for registration.

But when Dai Mubai revealed his Evil Eye White Tiger Martial Soul and his yellow, yellow, and purple Soul Rings, the middle-aged man froze instantly. His anger was replaced by fear, and he quickly grabbed his pale-faced son and left in a hurry.

Immediately after, Li Yusong also revealed his martial soul and six Soul Rings, then loudly announced the admission requirements for Shrek Academy. The crowd that had been queuing up instantly dwindled by more than half.

Just then, Li Xiaoyao's gaze swept across the remaining crowd and he quickly noticed a particularly eye-catching figure.

The girl had long black hair falling to her shoulders, skin as white as snow, and a cool demeanor that contrasted sharply with her mature figure, far beyond her peers. This was Zhu Zhuqing, who had fled from the Star Luo Empire to Suotuo City.

"Tsk tsk tsk, such an eye-catching figure, but it's a shame she's staring at that guy Dai Mubai and still fixated on the position of Empress of the Star Luo Empire."

Li Xiaoyao shook his head inwardly. Zhu Zhuqing's figure was indeed outstanding, but unfortunately, he didn't have the time to waste on her. By the time this "kitten" fell in love with him, who knew how much time would be wasted.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing go to take the Shrek entrance test, Li Xiaoyao didn't pay much attention to her anymore. Instead, he continued to scan the queuing crowd and found another familiar face.

It was a girl queuing alone, dressed in an exquisite white dress, with neat, short pink hair, and a delicate and noble air about her eyes.

This girl's figure was not as "broad-chested" as Zhu Zhuqing, the "kitten," but her face was bright and moving, and her skin was as tender as a peeled lychee, which made her "budding charm" appear even cleaner and more spirited.

"Huh? Pink short hair?"

"Isn't this Ning Rongrong, that little demoness?"

Based on the girl's pink short hair and her fair, delicate skin, Li Xiaoyao could tell Ning Rongrong's identity at a glance.

At this time, besides Ning Rongrong, the Little Demoness, there was no one else who fit so many characteristics.

Li Xiaoyao's guess in his heart was instantly confirmed when the pink-haired girl summoned a seven-story Pagoda Martial Soul.

The pagoda was pure white, with each level emitting a faint halo. It was the signature Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Seeing that no one was queuing for testing, Li Xiaoyao also walked up to Li Yusong.

"Hey! Old man, don't pack up yet!"

Li Xiaoyao's words immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Among them were Zhu Zhuqing, whose expression was very calm and who merely glanced at him slightly, and Ning Rongrong, who looked curious and surprised.

It was no wonder Ning Rongrong had such a reaction. Knowing that Li Yusong was a Six-Ring Soul Emperor, Li Xiaoyao, a peer of the same age, actually dared to call him "old man."

This arrogant demeanor of not taking a Six-Ring Soul Emperor seriously was rare not only in the Soul Master Academy but also in the entire Soul Master world, where few young people dared to act this way.

Someone like Li Xiaoyao, who was lawless, either had a powerful backing like himself, or his own talent was so extraordinary that he could ignore these minor issues, thus daring to speak so carelessly in front of a Soul Emperor.

Ning Rongrong's face was flushed--