Return to the Academy

By the time Ye Liangchen and Zhu Zhu Qing returned to the Rose Hotel, it was around eight in the evening. After having a late-night snack in the hotel restaurant, they went upstairs, ready to return to their rooms and rest.

Just then, a blond man entered through the hotel's front doors, his arms around two identical young women as he headed toward the lobby counter.

This man was Dai Mu Bai of Shrek Academy. Having won today's Soul Fight match, he was in high spirits, so he had invited the twin sisters from before to the hotel to relax.

"Manager Wang, my Blue Ocean is still available, right?"

Dai Mu Bai asked the Lobby Manager, casually tossing over some Gold Soul Coins.

"Young Master Dai, your room has always been reserved. Here is your key card. I hope you enjoy yourself."

Manager Wang smiled as he handed the key card to Dai Mu Bai, thinking, You've rented Blue Ocean long-term already. How could I possibly let other guests stay there?

"Babies, let's go upstairs."

Dai Mu Bai waved the room card in his hand and headed toward the stairs with an arm around each woman.

At that moment, Zhu Zhu Qing, who had reached the second floor, looked back and happened to spot Dai Mu Bai with his arms around the two women. She immediately grabbed Ye Liangchen's hand and ran upstairs.

"Brother Chen, let's go," Zhu Zhu Qing whispered in Ye Liangchen's ear.

"What's wrong?" Ye Liangchen found it strange that Little Cat had suddenly dragged him away.

"Dai Mu Bai is here. I don't want to see him. Let's go," Zhu Zhu Qing whispered before quickening her pace.

Ye Liangchen glanced back and indeed saw Dai Mu Bai arm in arm with the twin sisters from before, chatting and laughing as he headed toward the stairs.

Damn! This guy really knows how to have fun. He brings two girls every time. Degenerate, what a degenerate!

After the two quickly returned to their luxury room on the top floor, Zhu Zhu Qing thought, You, Dai Mu Bai, can wine and dine and fool around with women. Then I, Zhu Zhu Qing, can run off with another man too. Now it's fair for both sides.

At that thought, Zhu Zhu Qing felt a thrill of revenge against Dai Mu Bai. The feeling was both exciting and satisfying.

"Hey, Little Cat, are you really not planning to see Dai Mu Bai?"

Ye Liangchen had thought Little Cat would go up and confront Dai Mu Bai, that the two would quarrel, perhaps even come to blows. He had not expected her to simply run away.

"Brother Chen, I decided long ago to follow you. I no longer have any feelings for him."

"Once I become stronger, I'll cancel the royal marriage contract. Then I can be openly together with you."

"Brother Chen, do you think I'm being too pragmatic?"

Zhu Zhu Qing gazed deeply at Ye Liangchen, her face slightly flushed. She felt like a woman who chased power and influence.

"Little Cat, don't talk about being pragmatic or not. In life, the first priority is staying alive. Only by living freely can you pursue other things."

"The rules of this world are made by the strong. As long as you are strong enough, no problem is truly a problem."

Ye Liangchen comforted Little Cat for a moment, reaching out to rub her silky long hair.

"Brother Chen, thank you."

"Let's cultivate together!"

Zhu Zhu Qing quietly leaned against Ye Liangchen's chest and spoke softly. But the moment she said those words, her fair cheeks instantly turned red like apples. Still, in order to win this man's heart, she was going all out.

"You always overthink things. Go get some rest. We still have to travel tomorrow."

Little Cat was becoming more and more inappropriate. Ye Liangchen felt that if this continued, something would happen sooner or later, so he gently pushed her out of his arms.

"Brother Chen, do you dislike me?"

Zhu Zhu Qing wore a pitiful expression. She had already been ready to go all out, yet this guy still looked utterly calm and unaffected.

"Of course not. Don't say things like that, and don't overthink it. Go rest now."

Ye Liangchen was speechless. He had gone to such lengths to win this Little Cat over—how could he possibly dislike her?

"Alright, then. I'll listen to you."

Zhu Zhu Qing understood what Ye Liangchen meant. Some things could be discussed later; it was still too early now. Once she had thought it through, she smiled sweetly, quickly kissed Ye Liangchen on the cheek, and returned to her room.

Damn! This Little Cat has no sense of fair play. A sneak attack!

Shaking his head helplessly, Ye Liangchen returned to his room, took a comfortable hot bath, and went to sleep.

The night passed without incident. The next morning, while Ye Liangchen was still discussing philosophy with Duke Zhou, he suddenly felt an itch in his nose.

"Achoo..."

Ye Liangchen sneezed and instantly woke up, only to find Little Cat crouching in front of him, tickling his nose with her hair.

"Pfft...! Brother Chen, it's morning. I've already bought breakfast, so hurry up and eat."

Zhu Zhu Qing giggled as she pulled Ye Liangchen up and pushed him off to wash up.

"Little Cat, why are you up so early? Didn't you sleep last night?" Ye Liangchen asked as he washed up.

"I'm about to go to Skywater Academy with you, so I'm excited and got up a little earlier. You have to know, Skywater Academy is the holy land for us female Soul Masters!"

"I really don't know what to do with you."

After washing up, the two went to the living room. Once they had finished breakfast and checked out of their room, they left Suotuo City.

A new term had begun at Skywater Academy. Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Xue Wu, and the rest of those girls were already studying in the advanced class.

To build the Heavenly Water Girl Group, the Lan Xiao Die sisters had specifically asked Su Lin to give these seven girls special training, preparing them to take part in the Next Spirit Master Competition, the Pan-continental Spirit Master Competition.

That morning, the seven members of the Heavenly Water Troupe were sparring with their spirit skills in the lake within the Simulated Environment area, while Teachers Su Lin and Li Suyan guided them.

To make training in the lake more convenient, these beauties were all dressed in bikinis, fully displaying their curvaceous figures in a scorching scene.

"Girls, take a break first."

"The Dean said that Skywater must win the Champion title at the Next Spirit Master Competition. Do you have confidence?"

Su Lin called out to the girls, setting a small goal for them.

"Of course we do."

"Teacher Su Lin, will Little Chen be competing? If he joins us, then we can book the Champion title in advance."

Xue Wu, Yu Hairou, and the others spoke excitedly. Just thinking of Ye Liangchen's soul ring configuration that shattered common understanding, along with his monstrous strength, made them certain that he would sweep through every team. Winning the Champion title would be a sure thing.

"Of course Little Chen will compete, but you girls need to work hard too. Don't hold him back during the competition."

Su Lin smiled. If that little fellow did not participate, it would be rather difficult for these young girls to win the Champion title.

"Little Chen has been away for over a month. I wonder how he's doing now."

Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er were very worried about the little fellow, afraid that something might have happened to him.

"Don't worry about Little Chen. He'll be fine."

Su Lin knew that the little fellow possessed a treasure that could summon the mysterious powerhouse Di Tian at any time.

"Bing'er, Yue'er, I think you're worried that Little Chen will be lured away by women outside!"

"I'd bet that Little Chen will definitely run into other beauties this time."

"Hehe... when Little Chen comes back, maybe he'll even bring a beauty along with him."

Xue Wu, Yu Hairou, and the others teased them with giggles, making the atmosphere especially cheerful.

Just as Shui Bing'er and the others were talking, Ye Liangchen and Zhu Zhu Qing arrived at the entrance of Skywater Academy.

Looking at the beautiful Skywater Academy before her, Zhu Zhu Qing felt extremely excited.

"Oh my! Little Chen went away for a while and actually came back with a beauty. Not bad!"

The two senior-class students taking turns guarding the gate were quite surprised to see that Ye Liangchen had been away from the academy for over a month and had returned with such a curvaceous beauty.

Zhu Zhu Qing was currently dressed in tight leather clothes, with her cat-ear and tail accessories on as well. Now that she was here, there was no need to hide her identity anymore.

"Hello, Senior Sisters."

Ye Liangchen greeted the two beauties on duty. Their names were Li Ya and Mo Xue. They were in the same class as Shui Bing'er and the others, and they were beauties as well.

The gates of Skywater Academy were always guarded in shifts by senior-class students. Guarding for one day earned them one Gold Soul Coin, so the students liked this assignment very much and often took turns doing it.

"Hehe! Little Chen, hurry and introduce this beauty to us."

"Gasp! Little Chen, you really have good taste. That figure, that face—she's absolutely top-tier!"

"Tsk, tsk! Looking at that figure, I'm afraid only the Bust Queen, Xue Wu, can compare with her."

Li Ya and Mo Xue were drawn in by Zhu Zhu Qing's voluptuous figure. They circled around her, looking her over from every angle and commenting without restraint.

"Hello, Senior Sisters. My name is Zhu Zhu Qing."

Under the heated gazes of the two beauties, Zhu Zhu Qing's face turned as red as an apple.

"Senior Sisters, something's off with you two! Looking at you now, you're like female hooligans. Can't you be a little more reserved?"

"Zhu Qing is my friend. I brought her here to enroll."

Ye Liangchen was helpless before the two girls' antics, so he could only pull Zhu Zhu Qing into the academy.

"Oh! So she's a friend!"

"Little Chen, is this friend of yours proper?"

Li Ya and Mo Xue were no longer little girls. Naturally, they understood the relationship between Ye Liangchen and Zhu Zhu Qing, so they deliberately teased them.

"Senior Sisters, these are Jade Bloom Pills I refined recently. They can increase spirit power and also nourish the skin and enhance beauty. They're for you."

Ye Liangchen took out ten Jade Bloom Pills and gave them to Li Ya and Mo Xue. As he recalled, these two seemed to be substitute members of the Heavenly Water Troupe.

"These pills can enhance beauty too? That's wonderful! Little Chen, thank you."

The two women excitedly put away the Jade Bloom Pills. They had taken the Spirit Power Pills refined by this fellow before, and they knew that this little guy possessed a miraculous skill in alchemy.

Ye Liangchen's return to the academy naturally caused a stir among many students, who gathered around one after another.

"Little Chen, you're back."

"Hello, Senior Sisters." Ye Liangchen greeted everyone.

When everyone saw Zhu Zhu Qing's voluptuous figure, they all exclaimed in amazement.

"Oh my god! This beauty is way too stunning."

"That fiery figure combined with that pure, gorgeous face—she looks both innocent and seductive. She's so beautiful. I like her."

"If I were a man, I'd like a beauty like her too."

Just then, the Lan Xiao Die sisters and several teachers approached from afar, putting a stop to the girls' antics.

"What are you all gathered around for? Hurry back to class."

"Yes, Dean."

At the Dean's word, the girls scattered in a rush.

"Aunt Lan, teachers, I'm back."

"Zhu Zhu Qing pays her respects to you, seniors."

Following Ye Liangchen's lead, Zhu Zhu Qing also bowed to the elders.

"Little Chen, I never expected you to go out for a trip and come back with a girl."

The teachers stared at Ye Liangchen, then glanced at Zhu Zhu Qing beside him, all wearing indulgent smiles.

"You're that little girl from back then?"

The Lan Xiao Die sisters looked Zhu Zhu Qing over. Her appearance reminded them of the person they had rescued in Star Dou Forest years ago.

"Yes! I ran away from home and met Brother Chen in the Border Mountain Range."

"Seniors, I want to join the academy. Only then can I stay alive. Please take me in."

Zhu Zhu Qing directly knelt before the Lan Xiao Die sisters. Although Ye Liangchen had said it would definitely work, she still needed to show her sincerity.

"Aunt Lan, let her join the academy," Ye Liangchen said from the side.

"All right, all right! Don't kneel. We agree."

"Of course we welcome such a beautiful girl."

Lan Xiao Die and Lan Xiao Ling immediately helped Little Cat to her feet. They could both tell that this girl liked that brat of theirs. They thought the little fellow's luck with women was truly impressive—he had only been gone for a little over a month, yet he had brought back such a stunning beauty.

Who would have thought that in five or six years, this little girl had grown into such a great beauty? No wonder that little fellow had brought her back.