Xiao Wu: One thought of Luo, and heaven and earth were overturned

Compared with Huohuo, O'Sullivan was much closer to Huoyao. Han San and Han Chen were the ones Huoyao had entrusted with her safety.

One was an ordinary-looking young man; the other was short and stocky. After they stood beside Luo, they looked especially out of place.

It was only after seeing Luo's gentle, affectionate expression gradually soften that the others understood.

No matter who they were, they would surely pay attention to the light in Huoyao's eyes.

To avoid being noticed by Huoyao, Huohuo and the others had deliberately chosen to stand farther away. They had done so without any discussion beforehand.

"Huohuo, who is that kid? Why does Chang Feng look so much younger than our group?"

O'Sullivan glanced at Luo, then couldn't help leaning close to Huohuo and whispering.

Huohuo's expression was serious. He replied coldly, "I don't know. Don't ask me."

O'Sullivan watched him, perplexed by how odd his mood seemed. He had no idea what had gotten into him.

Nearby, Han Chen wore a look of barely concealed glee.

"You really haven't noticed? Huohuo's taken an interest in that icy beauty, but she doesn't even spare him a glance. She's got her eyes fixed on that kid instead."

"You asked who the kid was, and now you're even more curious. What a nosy fellow."

Hearing that, O'Sullivan's gaze shifted between Huoyao, Zhu Qing, and Huohuo. He clearly swallowed his envy.

He straightened his clothes and adjusted his posture, trying to make himself look more impressive.

"Don't misunderstand. She's not my type. Huohuo and that kid can get together for all I care. Xiao Wu belongs with Han San, and the one I'm interested in is another girl."

Han Chen glanced at Duoxu, then pursed his lips, unimpressed.

"I think you're overthinking this. That girl's not easy to deal with."

Although Xiao Wu had made the first move, Duoxu had been the first to stand up for her. One look at her sharp little face made it clear just how fierce she could be.

As for O'Sullivan, she didn't think much of him after he had treated her like a target.

O'Sullivan wanted to say more. But when he saw Chang Feng walk over, bringing a tall, dignified man toward him, he couldn't help staring in astonishment.

"Huohuo, wasn't Han San supposed to be the one taking the test yesterday? Why does the academy head look like someone beat him up?"

After a night's rest, the swelling on Chang Feng's face had gone down. He no longer looked as battered as he had yesterday, but the bruising was still easy to see.

Anyone who saw his appearance could guess that he had been beaten.

Huohuo's face showed a hint of surprise. He said, "I don't know. Yesterday, Han San was the one taking the test, and the academy head wasn't hurt. Besides, the academy head taught him something, and he seemed to understand quite a bit."

But why did Chang Feng also have a soul skill that could reach level eighty? Given how little of the city he had seen, there was no way he could have found anyone to help him reach that level.

Could he have gotten into a fight with one of those people from the outer realm and been beaten up by them?

If that was what had happened, he had probably suffered even more than Chang Feng.

After all, Chang Feng's martial soul was a flying-type bird, while the other person's martial soul was a mighty golden bear. Their powers could be said to complement each other perfectly.

When they saw Chang Feng in that state, it wasn't only O'Sullivan and Huohuo who were secretly pleased. Zhu Qing, Xiao Wu, and even the three women of the Duoxu clan felt the same way.

Xiao Wu, in particular, lowered her head when she saw the blue-purple bruises on Chang Feng's face. She did not want to let anyone see the anger in her eyes.

It was obvious: just as Luo had written in his diary, Han Chen had taken him to Taolangke's academy and secretly beaten Chang Feng up.

His purpose was surely to protect his own side. Even if one day they exposed their identities as soul beasts who had cultivated for a hundred thousand years, they still had to keep Han Chen and the others safe.

The soul power and soul bones of the three women, who had spent a hundred thousand years cultivating, had already been bound to Han Chen.

After that thought crossed her mind, Xiao Wu felt a little less anxious.

Han Chen had even used his divine skills to calculate everything without mercy. How could she still harbor any doubts about him?

I've made up my mind. Whether San-ge is really a demon from beyond the realm or not, he would never scheme against me or hurt Da Ming and Er Ming. I have to protect him and stay alert.

If San-ge's feelings for me are real, then even if he hides things from me for a while, it won't change the bond between us.

One thought of Luo, and heaven and earth were overturned.

After making up her mind, Xiao Wu finally felt the tension in her heart ease. She was no longer as nervous as before.

Once today's assessment was over, she would have a proper talk with Zhu Qing and Duoxu.

If she couldn't find a suitable excuse, then given that she and Luo had only been pretending to be a couple, there was no reason to keep Han San in the dark. She could simply go with Luo.

If her carelessness exposed the secrets of the diary's owner, the consequences would be more than she could bear.

Just as Xiao Wu was thinking about her next move, Chang Feng stopped in front of everyone and spoke in his familiar, slightly hoarse voice.

"This year is going very well. We've gained five more little monsters. My name is Chang Feng, and I'm the dean of the Shrek Academy. I'm very pleased to meet you. In a moment, each of you will hand over a hundred gold soul coins to the teacher in charge."

"Huohuo, now that the five new students have arrived, take them to the old academy building and tell them the rules. Then let them return to their rooms and rest. Make sure to get the dormitories sorted out. The first class today starts this evening."

Chang Feng's gaze swept over the group, then settled on Duoxu.

"Duoxu and O'Sullivan, you two come with me."

After his companions had gone over to stand beside him, Chang Feng raised a hand.

"All right, everyone else can head back and rest. I should warn you that this academy teaches differently from other places. If you don't make the most of your time studying, there's a good chance you'll end up in danger."

Huoyao didn't linger. She left with Zhu Qing. Xiao Wu glanced at Han San, then hurried to follow them.

Han San thought Xiao Wu wanted to return to the dormitory with Zhu Qing. He didn't mind, though. He stayed where he was, wanting to see how Chang Feng would handle O'Sullivan and Duoxu.

Huohuo watched Huoyao and Zhu Qing walk away. He waited until they disappeared from sight before withdrawing his gaze.

Nearby, Han Chen was delighted, and couldn't help teasing him.

"So that's how it is, Huohuo! Turns out your charm and your tricks have their limits. Back when you were laughing at me, did you ever think this day would come?"

Huohuo gave him a murderous glare.

"Can't you ever keep your mouth shut?"

The next step was probably another beating.

The old man had just been beaten up by someone, and now you were laughing at him.