"Xiaoya, slow down. Don't scare the little brother."
The young man's gentle voice rang out, but it did nothing to stop the girl from approaching.
In the blink of an eye, the girl called "Xiaoya" had already rushed over to the fire.
She completely ignored Dai Yu and Huo Yuhao's wary gazes and pointed at the grilled fish on the rack, asking eagerly:
"Little brother, did you make these grilled fish?
They smell absolutely amazing!
Could you sell me some?
I'm practically starving!"
Dai Yu looked at the two people before him, one lively and one composed. His eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of amusement flashed deep in his pupils.
Tang Ya, Bei Bei...
They've finally arrived.
Dai Yu did not speak right away. Instead, he calmly sized them up.
Tang Ya looked loud and boisterous, like a complete foodie.
However, the Soul Power faintly emanating from her body, while not top-tier, was still solidly grounded.
As for that Bei Bei...
Dai Yu's gaze settled on the young man's refined face. Beneath his seemingly gentle exterior, he could sense an aura as fierce and powerful as thunder.
The Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, Mu En's great-grandson... He really does have some ability.
Dai Yu did not have any ill feelings toward Bei Bei.
In fact, he found it rather remarkable that Bei Bei possessed the trump card of his great-grandfather Mu En, a Limit Douluo, yet never used it.
Later, most of Mu En's legacy went to Huo Yuhao.
Bei Bei did not get much of it.
But...
Dai Yu frowned inwardly.
Why hadn't the Background Suppression System triggered?
Dai Yu asked the system internally why it had not activated.
But the system completely ignored him.
Dai Yu could only make a guess.
The system's activation was "passive."
Someone had to reveal something.
Only then could it trigger and grant him suppression rewards.
But Bei Bei and Tang Ya...
Although they had powerful backgrounds, they had not displayed them.
Thus, they had not met the activation conditions.
Dai Yu could not help feeling somewhat disappointed.
While Dai Yu was thinking, Huo Yuhao had already come back to his senses.
He first subconsciously glanced at Dai Yu beside him.
Seeing that Dai Yu's expression was calm and that he did not seem opposed, Huo Yuhao scratched his head awkwardly and looked at Tang Ya.
"Um... Sister, if you want to eat them, of course I can sell them to you."
Huo Yuhao paused, then revealed a shy yet sincere smile.
"Actually, don't laugh at us, but Yu Ge and I left in a hurry and really didn't bring much money.
The money from these grilled fish will be just enough to help us cover our travel expenses."
"Travel expenses?"
Tang Ya, who had been drooling over the grilled fish, froze for a moment. She finally tore her gaze away from the fish and turned it toward Huo Yuhao's somewhat immature face.
"Where are you two little brothers going? You still need to scrape together travel expenses?"
While skillfully turning the grilled fish and sprinkling on the last handful of chopped scallions, Huo Yuhao answered honestly:
"We're going to register at Shrek Academy.
I heard it's the best Soul Master Academy on the entire continent. Yu Ge and I want to try our luck."
"Shrek Academy?!"
As soon as those five words left his mouth, Tang Ya and Bei Bei, who stood behind her, both froze. Their relaxed expressions instantly changed.
Tang Ya's large eyes lit up, as if she had discovered a new continent, and she began examining the two youths before her again.
"You're going to Shrek too?"
Bei Bei, who had been standing behind her with his usual refined and gentle demeanor, could not help stepping forward. His eyes held a little more scrutiny and curiosity.
He first glanced at Huo Yuhao.
The boy was dressed simply. Although his eyes were clear and resolute, his Soul Power fluctuations did not seem very strong—in fact, they could even be called weak.
Then his gaze shifted to Dai Yu, who had remained silent the entire time.
Bei Bei's heart gave a slight jolt at the sight.
Although the black-haired youth merely stood there casually with his arms crossed and a lazy posture, Bei Bei keenly sensed an indescribable pressure from him.
That feeling was like facing a ferocious beast taking a nap. Its claws and fangs were concealed, but it still made people afraid to underestimate it.
This person isn't simple...
Bei Bei secretly grew vigilant, but outwardly he maintained his gentle smile. He cupped his fists toward the two of them.
"What a coincidence. I'm Bei Bei, and this is Tang Ya.
The two of us are students from Shrek Academy."
"I was a little surprised when I heard this little brother say that he was going to register at Shrek. Please don't take offense."
"You're seniors from Shrek Academy?"
Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao's eyes widened, his face filled with delight and admiration.
"Really? That's wonderful!
I can't believe we met a Shrek student here!"
Seeing Huo Yuhao's worshipful expression, Tang Ya's vanity swelled. She puffed out her modestly developed chest and said proudly:
"Of course!
The real deal!
Little brother, since we're heading the same way, then these grilled fish..."
Her eyes rolled, and she said with a grin:
"Could you give your senior sister a discount?"
Dai Yu watched this scene, the corners of his mouth lifting into a faint curve.
Dai Yu stepped forward and lightly patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder, signaling for him to hand over the grilled fish.
Then he looked at Bei Bei and Tang Ya. His tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable confidence.
"Since you're our seniors, these few fish can count as a meeting gift.
As for travel expenses..."
Dai Yu smiled, his gaze deep.
"With the abilities my brother and I possess, we'll naturally find a way to earn money once we reach Shrek City."
A glint flashed briefly through Bei Bei's eyes.
What an arrogant tone.
But for some reason, when he looked at the youth before him, he actually felt that Dai Yu was not boasting.
"Then, thank you."
Bei Bei did not stand on ceremony. He reached out to take the grilled fish Huo Yuhao handed over and passed them to Tang Ya, who had been waiting impatiently beside him.
Then he stared intently at Dai Yu and Huo Yuhao and tentatively asked:
"Judging by your ages, you should both be under twelve, right?
May I ask what you two little brothers are called?
Since you're going to register at Shrek, I imagine both of your Soul Power Levels have already reached the admission standard?"
He's probing us.
Dai Yu understood immediately. He did not answer at once, but instead glanced at Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao, however, was not guarded at all. While continuing to grill the remaining fish, he answered honestly:
"My name is Huo Yuhao, and this is my big brother, Dai Yu.
As for my Soul Power... I just broke through Level Ten and obtained my First Soul Ring."
"Level Ten?"
Tang Ya was gnawing on a grilled fish. Hearing this, she paused slightly, and a trace of disappointment flashed through her eyes.
But the delicious flavor of the grilled fish quickly covered it up.
To be only Level Ten at eleven or twelve years old, this talent... could only be described as ordinary. In fact, it was even somewhat poor.
Passing Shrek's assessment would probably be difficult.
Bei Bei also frowned slightly, but out of courtesy, he said nothing more. Instead, he turned his gaze toward Dai Yu.
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