Grilled Fish

After leaving the classroom, Meng Hongchen skipped along beside Yue Hongchen.

"Brother, is it really okay to introduce a Rank 7 Soul Tool to them like this?"

Yue Hongchen nodded. He had considered this question. "Although Shrek's Soul Tool department isn't great, they definitely have the ability to manufacture Rank 7 Soul Tools. And the knowledge I shared about Soul Tools isn't secret. As long as it doesn't involve Rank 8 or higher Soul Tools, there's no problem."

Hearing this, Meng Hongchen nodded. Although she had some understanding of Soul Tools, she clearly didn't know as much as Yue Hongchen.

"Do you have any plans for today?" Meng Hongchen asked. It was only noon, so there was still half a day of free time.

Yue Hongchen stretched lazily and said casually, "Let's eat first, then go see Shrek's simulated cultivation."

As soon as she heard about cultivation, Meng Hongchen's small face instantly drooped. "Fine~"

Sensing the dissatisfaction in Meng Hongchen's tone, Yue Hongchen smiled and ruffled her head. "Cultivate well later, and I'll take you to the food festival tonight, okay?"

The moment she heard about food, Meng Hongchen's eyes lit up. "Okay! You promised not to go back on your word!"

"Mhm, okay!" Yue Hongchen replied dotingly.

After a simple lunch at the academy cafeteria, Yue Hongchen brought Meng Hongchen to Shrek's simulated cultivation grounds.

His Martial Soul was a sword, so he could cultivate in any simulated cultivation ground. Thus, he followed Meng Hongchen to an ice field. The environment here was suitable for Meng Hongchen's cultivation, and he could also supervise her.

Time always passed quickly when immersed in cultivation. In the blink of an eye, it was time for Shrek's students to leave school.

After paying the fee for the simulated cultivation ground, Yue Hongchen led Meng Hongchen towards the academy gates.

"Yiren, where are you going to play today?" a sweet voice called out, and Yue Hongchen felt a hand land on his shoulder.

Immediately, Katy's stunning face came into view.

"Are you finally willing to come out and not be a shut-in today?" Yue Hongchen couldn't help but tease.

Katy's cheeks flushed slightly, and she turned her head away, letting out a soft "Hmph."

She muttered softly, "I can only come out for two or three hours a day. If I come out during the day, how can I... at night..."

As she spoke, Katy's cheeks turned even redder.

Although her voice was very soft, Yue Hongchen heard it clearly. However, he didn't say anything, just chuckled foolishly.

Sensing the commotion from Yue's side, Meng Hongchen turned her head and her eyes met Katy's.

"Sister Katyusha! Long time no see!" Meng Hongchen ran over to Katyusha with a smile, linking her arm and nuzzling her face against Katyusha's arm.

"Long time no see, Little Meng," Katyusha said with a smile, patting Meng Hongchen's head.

Ever since Yue Hongchen stepped into the Soul Elder rank, she had been able to leave Yue's Sea of Consciousness for short periods. The first person she met was Meng Hongchen, and besides Yue Hongchen, Meng Hongchen was her closest friend.

As for Jing Hongchen and Xiao, she rarely saw them throughout the year.

"Brother said he's taking me to the food street. You haven't tried Shrek's food yet, have you? Want to come along?" Meng Hongchen looked up at Katyusha pleadingly.

"Okay!" Katyusha nodded helplessly. Meng Hongchen was good in every way, except she was too clingy, especially towards Yiren.

"Yay!"

And so, the two became three.

Katyusha linked her arm with Yue's left arm, leaning her body lightly against his shoulder. Meng Hongchen merely held Yue's right hand, too shy to act like Katyusha.

The three soon arrived at the academy's main gate, which was also the east gate of Shrek City. Due to the heavy foot traffic, many vendors had gathered, and some academy students were also doing business here.

Naturally, the three attracted a lot of attention. After all, they were handsome men and beautiful women, especially Yue with two girls. However, no one harbored any ill intentions. After all, they were from Shrek Academy; only someone with a screw loose would cause trouble.

Upon entering the food street, Yue immediately spotted Huo Yuhao grilling fish. However, since it was his first day setting up a stall, there weren't many people around.

Yue smiled and looked at Katyusha. "Want some fish?"

Katyusha shook her head like a rattle drum. "No, you know I don't like fish."

Yue Hongchen stroked her hair and crouched down, saying patiently, "Trust me, his grilled fish will definitely surprise you. Just try a bite. If it's not good, I'll eat the rest."

Katyusha followed Yue's gaze and saw Huo Yuhao, who was diligently working.

She could tell at a glance that Huo Yuhao's physical condition was poor and he was clearly malnourished. Thinking that Yue probably wanted to help him out, she nodded lightly.

"Try it."

After getting her reply, Yue walked to Huo Yuhao's stall. The few people gathered around Huo Yuhao's stall tactfully made way.

"Classmate, how much is your grilled fish?" Yue asked.

Huo Yuhao looked up. He remembered the person from the day he registered. However, there was a very sweet-looking girl beside him now, and the girl from that day was obediently holding his hand and curiously examining the grilled fish on his stall.

They really are siblings. This girl must be his girlfriend.

While thinking, he said, "Five copper coins each."

"Not expensive," Yue nodded. "Then I'll have three... no, two."

Seeing Yue's behavior, the surrounding students and vendors immediately thought that this guy was probably a stingy person, not willing to spend money even when out with two girls.

But all these thoughts vanished when Yue produced a Gold Soul Coin.

"I only have Gold Soul Coins on me. No need for change. If it's delicious, I'll come again next time."

As he spoke, he placed the Gold Soul Coin on Huo Yuhao's stall.

The sudden wealth made Huo Yuhao a little overwhelmed, but seeing Yue's unyielding expression, he gritted his teeth and accepted it. He was really short on money right now.

"Thank you, classmate. If you like my grilled fish, I'll save three for you every day from now on." As he spoke, Huo Yuhao handed the two grilled fish he had just finished to Yue.

Yue smiled and nodded, accepting the offer.

After handing one of the grilled fish in his hand to Meng, Meng eagerly took a bite. She had been standing here for a long time, and the aroma of the grilled fish had made her incredibly hungry.

Seeing Meng let go and start eating the grilled fish, Yue brought the other grilled fish to Xiao Ka's mouth: "Ah~"

Xiao Ka squinted and smiled, mimicking Yue: "Ah~"

The surrounding students watched the two intently, waiting for her evaluation. After all, the aroma of the grilled fish was truly tempting.

Xiao Ka took a bite, and the next moment her eyes lit up: "It's so delicious! You try it too!"

As she spoke, Xiao Ka pushed Yue's hand to his mouth.

Yue nodded and took a bite from the spot Xiao Ka had just bitten.

"It's really good! Classmate, three more!" After taking a bite, he quickly asked Huo Yuhao to grill three more, afraid they would sell out if he was any slower.

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding onlookers scrambled to the stall, eager to try the grilled fish.

Seeing more and more people crowding over, Yue quickly pulled Xiao Ka and Meng behind him, and at the same time, three blue and white Soul Rings appeared.

"Line up properly!"

As expected, strength was everything. Seeing that Yue was already a three-ring cultivator at such a young age, everyone quickly formed a long queue in front of Huo Yuhao's stall.

Huo Yuhao hadn't expected his business to be this good. He apologized to the students gathered around the grill: "Seniors, this is my first time doing business today. I only have twenty grilled fish for sale. I've already sold five, two are reserved, leaving thirteen. According to the first-come, first-served principle, seniors who couldn't get a spot, please come back tomorrow."