Encountering Shrek on the Road

Encountering Shrek on the Road

For the time being, the matter of the soul bone could only be left to fate.

However, these three months had raised his Soul Power by one level, bringing him to level 44.

The Mixed Ring alone contained such dense energy that it had allowed him to rise one level in three months. He did not dare imagine how fast cultivation would be in the Core Ring, or even at Lake of Life.

The next day, early morning.

Liu Yanyang headed out of the Star Dou Great Forest. He needed to go to Soul Hunting Town to replenish his supplies.

After entering the town, he chose a restaurant, ordered several dishes that went well with rice, and waited quietly in his chair.

"Waiter, hurry up and bring over a dozen good dishes, and a few pots of good wine!"

A weak yet somewhat sleazy voice came from outside.

A youth stepped into the restaurant. His purple-red short hair was especially eye-catching, while his bloated body and puffy face squeezed his eyes into slits.

Following behind him were a tall man with golden hair and heterochromia, and a middle-aged man with broad cheekbones, a flat face, a slightly aquiline nose, and a pair of black-rimmed crystal glasses.

Isn't that Shrek's Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and Flender? Liu Yanyang inwardly muttered.

Judging by the timing, Dai Mubai was thirteen years old and should have come to obtain a Soul Ring after advancing to Soul Elder.

He was rather curious. How had Dai Mubai, known as Suotuo City's Thousand Man Slayer, raised his Soul Power to level 37 two years later?

"Fatty, can you even finish ordering that much?"

"Don't worry, Boss Dai. Don't you know what I'm capable of?"

As he spoke, he patted his round belly.

Afterward, the three found a place to sit.

Flender closed his eyes to rest. After taking a shallow sip of tea, he looked around.

But when his gaze landed on Liu Yanyang, confusion appeared on his face.

He actually could not see the youth's age or Soul Power Level.

One had to know, this was a unique gift of his Martial Soul. It was precisely because of this ability that he had discovered many commoner geniuses and persuaded them to join Shrek Academy.

At once, he became quite curious about the youth before him. He immediately stood up and walked over to Liu Yanyang.

After sitting down, he did his best to put on a harmless smile, his tone exceedingly amiable.

"Little brother, forgive my boldness, but why have you come to the Star Dou Great Forest alone?"

Is he trying to recruit me into Shrek Academy?

Following Flender's lead, Liu Yanyang pretended to be alone and answered succinctly.

"Soul Hunting Advancement."

"Little brother, have you already obtained a Soul Ring and successfully advanced?"

Liu Yanyang nodded, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.

"May I ask how old you are, little brother? And what is your Soul Power Level? I mean nothing by it. I simply feel an instant connection with you and would like to chat a little more."

Liu Yanyang was speechless inside. Who feels an instant connection with you? If you want to recruit me into Shrek Academy, at least come up with a reasonable excuse!

He could only bite the bullet and lie without even blinking.

"Thirteen years old, level 31!" (P.S.: His true level was 44 at twelve years old!)

Upon hearing Liu Yanyang's answer, Flender's eyes lit up, growing brighter and brighter. The upturned corners of his mouth were impossible to suppress.

Good, good, good. He had encountered another genius. He had truly struck gold today.

Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai, standing nearby, had been puzzled as to why their Dean had suddenly sat down here.

So he had discovered another commoner genius and was preparing to persuade him!

Flender adjusted his glasses, a sharp gleam flashing in his eyes.

"I wonder if little brother has enrolled in a Soul Master Academy?"

Liu Yanyang sneered inwardly before replying calmly.

"No. I was planning to take a look at Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

Upon hearing this, the wrinkles on Flender's face bunched together, and the corners of his mouth nearly reached his ears.

He then took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions. After glancing at Dai Mubai, he closed his eyes and put on a solemn, virtuous expression.

Dai Mubai, who had received the signal, immediately beamed.

"Brother, you've truly struck gold today. Let me introduce you. This is the renowned Dean of Shrek Academy, a level 76 Battle Soul Sage—Dean Flender."

"Oh."

That single word nearly made Dai Mubai fall over. His tone turned somewhat helpless.

"Brother, Shrek Academy is extremely famous in Suotuo City!"

"Is that so? But I've never heard of it. Besides, I don't know what unique advantages Shrek Academy has," Liu Yanyang said doubtfully.

Dai Mubai's eyes immediately lit up. Unique advantages? There were far too many.

He lightly cleared his throat and began speaking at length.

"Brother, you don't know this, but our Shrek Academy has a powerful teaching staff. We currently have three Soul Sages, one of whom is from the Food Department, as well as two Soul Emperor-level masters."

"Furthermore, you can receive individual guidance and sparring from Soul Sages. That isn't something Heaven Dou Royal Academy can offer!"

"The academy would rather have nothing than accept the mediocre. It only recruits exceptionally gifted students under thirteen. To graduate, one must reach Soul Ancestor before the age of twenty. Therefore, everyone who can enter is a genius, a monster."

"Since its founding twenty years ago, the academy has only admitted sixty-two students, yet only fourteen have truly graduated."

"After leaving the academy, every one of them became a famous figure of the age. The most outstanding among them is now the youngest elder in Spirit Hall, with authority second only to the Pope."

"As for those who did not graduate, they either failed to reach level 40 before turning twenty or died while hunting Soul Beasts. Our Dean has said that if you aren't a Soul Ancestor, don't go out and embarrass yourself."

Seeing Dai Mubai's obvious excitement, admiration practically overflowed from his expression.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Liu Yanyang said helplessly. They really were damn good at talking people into things.

"As far as I know, aside from the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Spirit Hall's elders are all Titled Douluo! You people..."

That single sentence silenced Dai Mubai. How was he supposed to answer? A thirty-three-year-old Titled Douluo? Did such a person exist on the continent? And had he even come from Shrek Academy?

At this moment, Flender, who had kept his eyes closed, slowly opened them and spoke softly.

"Little brother, Spirit Hall has hidden him away, so few people know of him. I only told you because of your exceptional talent. You must not spread this around!"

Liu Yanyang nearly laughed out loud, barely managing to hold it in.

"So that's how it is. I wronged you, Dean. How about this? Seeing is believing."

"I've just come out of the Star Dou Great Forest and am rather tired. I'll wait here for you to return after obtaining the Soul Ring. Then we can go to Shrek Academy together. How does that sound?"

"Good, good, good!" Flender said with a smile.

Afterward, the four ate breakfast together. Flender, usually as stingy as an iron rooster, generously paid the bill as well.

At the entrance of the restaurant.

"Little brother, you must wait for us. We'll be back very soon!" Flender said reluctantly.

Only after seeing Liu Yanyang nod did he lead Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai into the Star Dou Great Forest. As they left, he even looked back every three steps, afraid Liu Yanyang would run away.

Watching the three disappear, Liu Yanyang sneered. "Sorry, but I'm already level 44!"

He then entered the Star Dou Great Forest from another direction.

Only two chapters today!

Tomorrow, the story will enter a main plotline involving a clash with the original protagonist group. I looked at the popular fanfics released around the same time, and they all had conflicts with the protagonist group right from the beginning to create satisfying moments.

That is also why this book has not become popular.

I'll revise the content today and release four chapters tomorrow.

I'll do my best to write the satisfying moments well and make it enjoyable for all you Esteemed Readers.