Wang Dong's Blushing, Reward: Level 1 Spiritual Power, Level 4 Storage Soul Tool? Level 15 Peak!

With a splash.

The top, already soaked in sweat and grime, was pulled straight off and casually tossed into the washbasin.

In an instant, Dai Yu's lean and muscular upper body was exposed to the air without reservation.

Though only eleven, Dai Yu had intentionally exercised his body since childhood.

Only by doing this could he manage to absorb soul rings of a higher age limit.

There were no exaggerated, bulky muscles, but rather a streamlined aesthetic.

Broad shoulders, tight abdominal muscles, and well-defined mermaid lines disappearing into his waistband—

every single muscle seemed to contain explosive power, glowing with a faint, jade-like luster under the lights.

Especially his back; those tense muscle lines undulated with Dai Yu's movements, resembling a pouncing fierce tiger ready to strike.

"Ah—!!"

Wang Dong, who had just been complaining about the stench,

froze in place the moment he saw this sight, as if struck by lightning.

The next second, a high-pitched scream almost blew the roof off the dorm.

"You... you you you...

what are you doing?!"

Wang Dong's originally fair and tender pretty face flushed red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Instantly, it turned as red as a ripe tomato, even the earlobes and neck blushing completely.

Wang Dong flurriedly covered his eyes, yet couldn't help peeking through the gaps between his fingers,

then spun around as if scalded, turning his back to Dai Yu, and stammered out:

"You—you ruffian!

Who told you to take off your clothes?!

Put them on quickly!

Hurry up and put them on!"

Dai Yu watched Wang Dong's panicked state, the playful amusement in his eyes deepening even more.

Of course he knew why Wang Dong reacted so strongly.

Yet right now, he was just an "unaware" roommate.

"We're all grown men, what's wrong with taking off a shirt?"

Bare-chested and holding the washbasin, Dai Yu deliberately walked up behind Wang Dong, his tone lazy and carrying a hint of banter:

"Roommate Wang Dong, could it be that you... have never seen a man go shirtless?

Or could it be... you're embarrassed?"

Feeling the heat radiating from behind, accompanied by that strong wave of male pheromones,

Wang Dong only felt his heart pounding like thunder, his mind going completely blank.

Having grown up in Clear Sky Sect, though surrounded by men,

since she was the "little princess," who would dare act unkempt in front of her?

Let alone being enclosed in such a small dorm, getting this close to a peer of the opposite sex!

"Wh-who's embarrassed!

I just... just think you have no civility!

It's an outrage to public decency!"

Wang Dong stubbornly argued with a dead duck's stiff beak, his back turned to Dai Yu while his body remained tense like a drawn bow, voice trembling:

"You—get away from me!

Stinking of sweat, absolutely disgusting!"

"Fine, fine, fine, the young master has so many quirks."

Dai Yu chuckled softly, deciding not to tease this startled little butterfly any further—after all, moderation was key.

"I'm going to take a shower. If you feel stuffy, open the window for some fresh air."

With that, Dai Yu cradled the washbasin, took a leisurely stroll out of the dorm, and headed toward the public hallway bathroom.

Hearing the door click shut,

Wang Dong slumped onto the bed as if drained of all strength, gasping heavily for breath.

She reached out to touch her burning cheeks.

Recalling the image she had just seen, those lean muscle lines lingered in her mind, and her heart skipped a beat with inexplicable acceleration.

"Pui, pui, pui!

Wang Dong, what on earth are you thinking?!"

Wang Dong slapped his own face hard, vexedly rumpling a head of powder-blue short hair:

"That's just a ruffian!

A scoundrel!

A thug!

So what if his figure is good?

Hmph!

I... this lord will definitely train better than him in the future!"

Despite saying that, he still couldn't help getting up to open the window.

The evening breeze blew in, carrying away the strange odor inside, yet failing to chase away the blush on his face.

"This Dai Yu...

is simply so annoying!"

In the bathroom.

The flowing water washed over his body, taking away the grime and fatigue.

Dai Yu looked at the youthful yet sharply burgeoning teenager in the mirror, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

[Ding! Detected that important plot character "Wang Dong" is experiencing intense shyness and panic.]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining suppression reward:
Spiritual Power increased by 1 level (current level 20, Soul Grandmaster peak), obtained item: Storage Soul Tool (Tier 4, fifty-cubic-meter capacity).]

"Oh, an unexpected harvest?"

Wiping his hair, Dai Yu looked at the rewards on the system panel, his mood exceptionally good.

This Wang Dong truly was a treasure of a girl.

If he could farm rewards just by taking off his shirt, then what if later on...

Dai Yu shook his head, casting those R-rated images out of his mind.

"My spiritual power has reached the peak of the Soul Grandmaster realm. It looks like I need to find an opportunity to get a mental attribute soul ring or soul bone to push my spiritual power up as well."

"As for this Tier 4 Storage Soul Tool, I'll just keep it for my own use. I was originally planning to buy one myself once I had money later on."

After showering, he changed into a crisp, clean set of school uniforms.

Dai Yu walked back to the dorm feeling refreshed.

Pushing open the door, he found that Wang Dong had already closed the window and was sitting cross-legged on the bed in meditation.

Only those tightly shut eyes and slightly trembling eyelashes revealed that her heart was far from calm.

Dai Yu didn't call him out either, walking straight over to sit on his own bed.

Since the Marrow Cleansing Pill had been completely digested, the next step was to arrange that Mysterious Water Pill.

The Mysterious Water Pill possessed the effects of cleansing the marrow and altering bones, boosting soul power, and improving cultivation aptitude.

It yielded remarkable results for soul masters under level twenty, though its potency decreased with subsequent uses.

Even though the effects might be diminished for Dai Yu, who possessed Dual Extreme Attributes, every little bit counted.

A single Mysterious Water Pill could once again elevate his aptitude and strengthen his physique.

It was enough to raise his soul power by another level.

A baseline of level 15.

Without any hesitation, Dai Yu tilted his head back and swallowed the Mysterious Water Pill, which emitted a faint, lingering fragrance.

Unlike the previous Marrow Cleansing Pill, whose medicinal force was as violent as fire,

the Mysterious Water Pill melted the moment it entered his mouth, transforming into a cool, gentle stream that slowly flowed down his throat, nourishing his internal organs.

This power was soft and lingering, resembling spring rain that moistened things silently.

Instead of rushing to break through barriers,

it scoured Dai Yu's meridians and bones over and over again,

stripping away the deep-seated impurities that the Marrow Cleansing Pill hadn't completely expelled, bit by bit.

Dai Yu guarded his mind closely, guiding his soul power to merge with this medicinal force.

The White Tiger Phantom within his body seemed to sense this nourishment as well, letting out a comfortable low roar.

Amidst the sharpness of Extreme Gold, a trace of water's flexibility was added.

Combining hardness and softness—that was the true Dao.

As time passed, the soul power fluctuations inside Dai Yu's body began to climb steadily.

"Hum—"

The air trembled slightly.

Level 15!

Everything appeared so natural, without the slightest sense of stagnation.

Once the medicinal power was completely exhausted, Dai Yu slowly opened his eyes.

However...

Dai Yu lowered his head to look at his skin, which had once again grown sticky, and shook his head helplessly.

"It seems that bath was for nothing."

Though the impurities expelled this time were much less than the previous time and the color was far lighter,

that faint sour smell was still somewhat difficult for him to endure.

Skilled from repetition, Dai Yu picked up the washbasin and headed toward the bathroom once more.

This time, Wang Dong on the bed didn't start shouting, merely pulling the quilt up to cover his head,

as if in silent protest or perhaps concealing some inexplicable embarrassment.

Over the next few days, the enrollment work of Shrek Academy gradually drew to a close.

Aside from eating and sleeping, Dai Yu spent most of his time consolidating his soaring soul power.

Backed by his Dual Extreme Attributes and a Million Year Soul Ring, combined with the assistance of two medicinal pills, his cultivation speed was practically skyrocketing.

In just a few short days, his soul power had reached the peak of level 15.

If word of this speed spread outside, it would likely drive countless so-called geniuses to shame themselves to death against a wall.

Finally, the day of the semester's start arrived.

Early morning.

Dai Yu had long since finished cultivation and was tidying up the brand-new white school uniform on his body.

The school uniform of Shrek Academy was a unified white martial outfit, embroidered on the chest with the green Shrek pattern symbolizing monsters.

Dai Yu wasn't particularly crazy about this uniform, but he didn't repel it either.

Wearing this set of clothes made his heroic spirit stand out even more.

At least it wasn't as ugly as the one Tang San and the others wore a ten thousand years ago when Flender advertised on their uniforms.

Across from him.

Wang Dong was also up early.

He had likewise changed into the school uniform.

Though wearing men's clothing, it still exuded a delicate grace.

Wang Dong walked to the door, his hand gripping the doorknob, yet didn't immediately push it open to leave.

He paused his movements, hesitated for a moment, and cast a shifty glance back at Dai Yu, who was currently straightening his collar.

Though the two had shared a room for the past few days, their interaction hadn't been much.

Mostly because Wang Dong was acting awkward unilaterally.

Still, they were roommates after all, and... while this guy was annoying, his strength was outrageously terrifying, and his looks were also...

Ah, what on earth am I thinking!

Wang Dong bit his lower lip, struggling internally for a long time before finally releasing the doorknob,

turned around, and acting nonchalantly, spoke with a twisted demeanor:

"Hey."

Dai Yu paused in his actions, turned to look at him, a half-smile hanging on the corners of his mouth:

"What?

Early in the morning, and you're going to complain about my stench again?"

"You're the one who stinks!"

Wang Dong glared at him, his cheeks flushing slightly, his gaze shifting away evasively as his voice involuntarily lowered a fraction:

"Um...

classes are being assigned today, and I heard there's going to be a roll call.

If you're late, don't blame me for not warning you."

At the end, seemingly to mask his shyness, he purposefully lifted his chin and huffed:

"This lord just doesn't want people to think that the people in Dorm 108 have no concept of time, I'm definitely not waiting for you specially."

Seeing Wang Dong's arrogant little act, the smile in Dai Yu's eyes deepened.

This little girl clearly wants to leave together, yet she still had to come up with such a clumsy excuse.

If it had been Huo Yuhao from the original story, he probably would have been moved to tears long ago.

But who was Dai Yu?

He was a man determined to take advantage of every opportunity to the very end.

"Oh?

Is that so?"

Dai Yu fastened the last button, then walked over to Wang Dong.

The two stood very close—close enough for Wang Dong to clearly catch the cool, pleasant scent coming from Dai Yu.

It smelled like shampoo mixed with sunlight.

Wang Dong instinctively took half a step back until his back pressed against the door. Somewhat tongue-tied, he said:

"W-why are you standing so close?"

Dai Yu leaned slightly forward and moved close to Wang Dong's ear, chuckling as he said:

"Then I'll have to thank my roommate Wang Dong for the 'reminder.'

Since you're afraid of being late, shouldn't we get going?"

With that, Dai Yu reached over Wang Dong's shoulder, grasped the doorknob, and gently twisted it.

"Click."

The door opened.

Dai Yu walked out first and waved at Wang Dong over his shoulder.

"Come on, shorty."

"Who are you calling shorty?!

Dai Yu!

Stop right there!

My legs are way longer than yours!"

Wang Dong stomped his feet angrily. His slight embarrassment vanished in an instant,

replaced by an overwhelming desire to compete, and he chased after Dai Yu in a huff.

(Today's two-chapter update totals nearly 6,000 words. The main reason is the plot, so I'm adding more chapters during the new-book period. I hope everyone won't leave the book on the shelf—please check in, urge me to update, and offer your support if you have votes. Thank you!)