Tang San Was in for a Rough Time Early in the Morning

Heavenly Emperor's Family Academy.

"Elder Qin Ming, could you tell me a little about Shrek Academy?"

The eyes of Heavenly Emperor's Family Academy's dean gleamed with curiosity. It seemed she was quite interested in Shrek Academy.

Qin Ming enjoyed the feeling of being admired by others. Otherwise, he wouldn't have become an elder at Heavenly Emperor's Family Academy. Every so often, he brought up Shrek Academy.

When the dean asked about it, Huoyao, Yueyan, and the other four students all turned their attention to him.

Seeing this, Qin Ming's smile grew brighter. He began enthusiastically recounting his wonderful time at Shrek Academy.

The dean occasionally chimed in with a question, making Qin Ming's account even more engaging.

When the conversation finally wound down, Qin Ming still looked as if he had more to say. He smiled at everyone.

"When I have some free time, I'll take you to Soto City. You can see for yourselves how impressive Taolangke Academy really is, and learn just how much it differs from the other academies."

The dean and Huoyao both looked very curious, but when Qin Ming finished speaking, they exchanged a glance. They had clearly caught the meaning behind his words.

Yu Xiaoqian opened her mouth to ask why Qin Ming was so interested in Taolangke Academy, but the dean stopped her with a look. Then she followed Huoyao back to the dormitory.

Once no one else was around, the dean shook her head.

"It seems Taolangke Academy really is like the academy Luo Huoyao described. It's not all that remarkable. Yet Elder Qin Ming keeps singing its praises every day, as if the place were some kind of treasure. That's quite a boast."

Since Qin Ming had suggested taking them to Taolangke Academy soon, Huoyao wasn't in a good mood. The corners of her mouth twitched slightly as she muttered,

"You've already heard what Luo Huoyao said. According to him, plenty of Shrek students died while trying to obtain spirit rings, or met with accidents while hunting spirit beasts. So for Elder Qin Ming to be so proud of Taolangke Academy is just ridiculous."

Emmm...

The dean's expression turned rather strange as she looked at Huoyao.

"I thought you were a kind and gentle girl, Huoyao. Turns out you're as sharp-tongued as they come."

But she'd already confirmed that Shrek Academy really was just as Luo Huoyao had described. If Qin Ming could still brag about it, then perhaps it really was impressive after all.

"Shrek Academy doesn't even compare to a major city. Once it's compared with other academies, anyone can see how unreliable it is."

"Sending new students to hunt spirit beasts on their very first day is too reckless, even if Luo Huoyao is exceptionally talented."

Huoyao nodded in agreement.

"Now that I think about it, the person from my previous life was right."

"Duoxu didn't want to be driven out of Taolangke Academy. So when she was beaten by Feng Xiaotian, she chose to endure it in silence."

"Feng Xiaotian had hit her especially hard. In the end, the young lady of the Qibao Glazed Tile Clan could only resign herself to her fate."

"That's also why Tang San and the others managed to grow up under the protection of the Qibao Glazed Tile Clan. With help from the gods in the God Realm, they eventually dealt with Luo Huoyao and me."

"But I'm guessing Duoxu was also one of the people who held the diary in the previous life. Tang San probably couldn't have achieved the same things he did back then this time around."

In Luo Huoyao's view, the foresight of those reincarnated diary holders could help them break Tang San and the others' plans.

But unbeknownst to her, some people had already learned about the tragic future through the diary. Naturally, they wanted to join forces with Luo Huoyao.

Whether it was Tang San, Dai Mubai, Chang Feng, or Yu Xiaoqian, they would all suffer at the hands of these diary holders.

What was certain was that Tang San and his companions were in for a rough time!

Tianshui Academy.

"Big sister, since going to hunt spirit beasts is one of Taolangke Academy's teaching methods, they'll definitely take part in the hunt too, right?"

"Then couldn't we use the name of the hunt to head to Soto City and find Luo Huoyao?"

Water Moon Palace's eyes shone brightly. She seemed to have come up with a wonderful plan to get close to Luo Huoyao.

She wouldn't be suspected by Luo Huoyao, and she'd still get to hunt spirit beasts with him. She could even find a legitimate reason to join Tianshui Academy.

Water Ice King thought it over and agreed that the plan sounded pretty good. She nodded slightly.

"That might work."

"As long as we convince the elders and put together a Tianshui team, we can use the hunt as an excuse to go to Soto City. We can cooperate with the other students during the hunt, and the elders won't suspect a thing."

"We'll start with the hunt in Tiandou City. Then, when we have the chance, we'll suggest visiting other places and eventually make our way to Soto City, where Taolangke Academy is."

Water Ice King and Water Moon Palace exchanged a glance, both pleased with the idea.

It had been hard to figure out how to get close to Luo Huoyao. But now, Luo Huoyao had practically given them a reason himself.

Since Chang Feng wanted Luo Huoyao to hunt with him, that gave her a perfect excuse.

But...

Water Ice King pursed her lips.

"Our Tianshui Academy has never accepted male students. Even if we really meet Luo Huoyao, it'll be hard to convince him to join our academy."

Water Moon Palace waved her hand dismissively.

"If the elders find out how talented Luo Huoyao is, they might not even need us to persuade them. They'll break their usual rules themselves."

"Besides, we only need to invite Luo Huoyao. When the time comes, we can give Duoxu and the other three a reason to join Tianshui Academy too. Then we'll invite Luo Huoyao along with them."

"I'm sure they'll think it over. After all, they're also quite talented. As long as they can leave Shrek Academy, it doesn't matter which academy they join. They can still go with Luo Huoyao later."

Hearing that, Water Ice King stared at Water Moon Palace, her mouth hanging open. She couldn't believe her usually sweet younger sister had come up with such a clever plan.

She'd always thought of her little sister as innocent, but the plan Water Moon Palace had devised was even better than hers. It had left Water Ice King impressed.

Was her little sister really this clever?

Meeting Water Ice King's gaze, Water Moon Palace proudly stuck out her chest and laughed.

"How's that? Wasn't my plan pretty good?"