Tang Ya, Bei Bei? Background Suppression System Trigger Conditions? (Seeking Collection!)

"Xiao Ya, slow down. Don't scare the young brother."

The youth's gentle voice rang out, but it didn't stop the girl's approach.

In the blink of an eye, the girl called "Xiao Ya" had already dashed over to the campfire.

She completely ignored the slightly wary gazes of Dai Yu and Huo Yuhao, pointing at the grilled fish on the rack, staring eagerly as she asked:

"Little brother, did you make this grilled fish?

It smells amazing!

Can you sell me some?

I'm dying of craving!"

Dai Yu watched the two—one still, one in motion—and narrowed his eyes slightly, a trace of barely perceptible amusement flickering deep in his pupils.

'Tang Ya, Bei Bei...'

'Finally here, huh.'

Dai Yu didn't rush to speak. Instead, he quietly sized them up.

Tang Ya seemed loud and brash, a total foodie at first glance.

But the Soul Power fluctuations faintly emanating from her body, while not top-tier, were still solidly grounded.

As for that Bei Bei...

Dai Yu's gaze landed on the youth's scholarly face, sensing a thunderous, fierce aura hidden beneath his seemingly gentle exterior.

'Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, Mu En's great-grandson... There's some real skill there.'

Dai Yu didn't hold any ill will toward Bei Bei either.

In fact, he found it remarkable that Bei Bei held the trump card of his great-grandfather Mu En, a Limit Douluo, yet never used it.

Later on, most of Mu En's legacy went to Huo Yuhao.

Bei Bei didn't get much.

But...

Dai Yu frowned inwardly.

The Background Suppression System hadn't triggered?

Dai Yu asked the system in his mind why it hadn't activated.

But the system completely ignored Dai Yu.

Dai Yu could only speculate.

The system's trigger was 'passive.'

It would only activate when someone revealed something.

Then it could trigger and give him suppression rewards.

But Bei Bei and Tang Ya, though their backgrounds were strong, hadn't shown them yet, so the conditions weren't met.

Dai Yu couldn't help but feel a bit regretful.

Just as Dai Yu was lost in thought, Huo Yuhao snapped back to reality.

He first instinctively glanced at Dai Yu beside him.

Seeing Dai Yu's calm expression and no sign of objection, he scratched his head a little sheepishly, then looked at Tang Ya and said:

"Um... big sister, if you want to eat, I can sell you some, of course."

Huo Yuhao paused, a shy yet honest smile spreading across his face:

"To be honest, I don't mind you laughing at us—Yu Ge and I left in a hurry and didn't bring much money.

This grilled fish money can help cover our travel expenses."

"Travel expenses?"

Tang Ya, who had been staring at the grilled fish and drooling, froze for a moment. She finally tore her gaze away from the fish, landing it on Huo Yuhao's slightly youthful face, and asked curiously:

"Where are you two little brothers headed? Why do you need to scrape together travel expenses?"

Huo Yuhao flipped the grilled fish skillfully, sprinkling on the last handful of scallions, and answered honestly:

"We're going to sign up at Shrek Academy.

I heard it's the best Soul Master Academy on the continent. Yu Ge and I want to try our luck."

"Shrek Academy?!"

The moment those five words left his mouth, Tang Ya and Bei Bei behind her both stiffened, their previously relaxed and casual expressions instantly shifting.

Tang Ya's big eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had discovered a new continent, and she began sizing up the two youths before her anew.

"You two are going to Shrek too?"

Bei Bei, who had been standing quietly behind her with a gentle demeanor, couldn't help stepping forward, his gaze now carrying a hint of scrutiny and curiosity.

He first looked at Huo Yuhao.

This youth was simply dressed, his eyes clear and resolute, but his soul power fluctuations didn't seem particularly strong—in fact, they were somewhat faint.

Then, his gaze shifted to Dai Yu, who had remained silent the whole time.

At that glance, Bei Bei's heart skipped a beat.

This black-haired youth stood there casually, arms crossed, posture lazy.

Yet Bei Bei keenly sensed an indescribable pressure from him.

It felt like facing a resting beast—though its claws and fangs were sheathed, it still commanded caution.

'This guy is no ordinary...'

Bei Bei silently warned himself, but kept a warm smile on his face as he clasped his hands toward the two and said:

"What a coincidence. I am Bei Bei, and this is Tang Ya.

We are both students from Shrek Academy."

"Just now, I heard this young brother say he was heading to Shrek to register, so I was a bit surprised. Please don't mind."

"You two are senior students from Shrek Academy?"

Huo Yuhao's eyes went wide with surprise and admiration upon hearing this:

"Really? That's great!

I never thought I'd meet Shrek students here!"

Seeing Huo Yuhao's worshipful expression, Tang Ya's vanity swelled. She puffed out her budding chest and said smugly:

"Of course!

One hundred percent genuine!

Little brother, since we're heading the same way, how about these grilled fish..."

She rolled her eyes and grinned:

"Can you give your senior sister a discount?"

Dai Yu watched this scene, a faint smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He stepped forward, gently patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder, and signaled him to hand over the grilled fish.

Then, looking at Bei Bei and Tang Ya, he spoke in a calm tone laced with unshakable confidence:

"Since you're senior students, consider these fish a welcome gift.

As for travel expenses..."

Dai Yu smiled, his eyes deep:

"With our skills, once we reach Shrek City, we'll find a way to earn them."

Bei Bei's eyes flickered with a sharp glint.

Quite the bold words.

But for some reason, looking at this youth, he felt the other wasn't just bluffing.

"Then many thanks."

Bei Bei didn't stand on ceremony. He took the grilled fish Huo Yuhao handed over, passed them to the impatient Tang Ya beside him, and then fixed his gaze on Dai Yu and Huo Yuhao, probing:

"Judging by your ages, you shouldn't be over twelve, right?

How should I address you two, young brothers?

Since you're heading to Shrek to register, I assume both of your soul power levels have already met the enrollment standards?"

This was a test.

Dai Yu understood. He didn't answer immediately but glanced at Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao, guileless, kept grilling the remaining fish as he replied honestly:

"My name is Huo Yuhao, and this is my big brother Dai Yu.

My soul power... just broke through level ten, and I've obtained my First Soul Ring."

"Level ten?"

Tang Ya paused mid-bite of her grilled fish, a flicker of disappointment in her eyes.

But it was quickly buried by the delicious taste.

Eleven or twelve years old and only at level ten—that talent was... mediocre at best, even a bit poor.

Passing Shrek's assessment might be a stretch.

Bei Bei frowned slightly but, out of politeness, said nothing. Instead, he turned his gaze to Dai Yu.