Three-Man Group and the Four Cheap Bastards

The next day, Su Yu arrived at the classroom early and began a new day.

Before long, Aornia entered the classroom as well and sat beside Su Yu.

Her long golden hair draped down, concealing her slender waist that could be encircled in one hand.

Delicate features rested upon smooth skin, forming a face of breathtaking beauty.

Her pair of blood-red eyes resembled whirlpools, making others unable to resist sinking into them.

Though she was nearly twelve, her body had already begun developing. Her subtly swelling chest stretched the front of her clothes, drawing the envy of countless peers.

When she saw Su Yu, her eyes lit up, and her tone became much livelier.

"Su Yu, you came back so quickly?"

"Did everything go smoothly when you hunted your Second Soul Ring? You weren't hurt, were you?"

The corners of Su Yu's lips curved up slightly. "It was only obtaining a Second Soul Ring. I just needed to go to the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest. What could possibly go wrong?"

He had merely encountered an eight-hundred-thousand-year-old Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, along with half of the Dragon God.

"Really? That's good, then."

Aornia patted her chest. "While you were gone, Rongrong and I were both pretty worried about you."

Su Yu raised an eyebrow slightly and looked toward Ning Rongrong, who was seated not far away.

At that moment, she was looking in their direction, and her gaze happened to meet Su Yu's.

Clearly, she had heard Aornia's words as well.

She looked away and muttered softly, "Don't listen to her nonsense. When was I ever worried about you?"

"If you really didn't come back, I'd have a lot less fun..."

Su Yu smiled faintly but said nothing.

Over the past few years, with Ning Fengzhi intentionally or unintentionally playing matchmaker, Ning Rongrong and Su Yu's relationship had indeed grown increasingly harmonious.

At first, Su Yu had thought Ning Rongrong would rise up against her father and perhaps even run away from home early to come here.

Yet for some reason, Ning Rongrong actually did not resist interacting with him!

What Su Yu did not know was that, as a seasoned looks-obsessed girl, Ning Rongrong had always been completely taken with his and Aornia's appearances.

Thus, over the years, Ning Rongrong had dedicated herself to being an eight-hundred-watt lightbulb beside the two of them, giving Su Yu and Ning Fengzhi quite the headache.

Ning Fengzhi had even wanted to pry open his daughter's skull and see what kind of thought process could produce such an absurd idea.

"Su Yu, you've already obtained your Second Soul Ring. Are you about to transfer to the advanced district?"

According to Heaven Dou Royal Academy's rules, even if students were underage, they could become Tianwei Grade students in the academy's advanced district as long as their level reached twenty.

Above that, they would advance to Tianzhi Grade upon breaking through level twenty-five, and become Tiandou Grade upon breaking through level thirty.

Among them, the most outstanding Tiandou Grade students would be selected to form Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Soul Master team and participate in the Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, held once every five years.

Su Yu shook his head. "I can go to the advanced district whenever I want. There's no need to rush."

"You're almost level twenty anyway. Once you break through to Soul Grandmaster, we'll go together."

"Otherwise, I won't know anyone over there. You wouldn't want to see me all alone, would you?"

Aornia nodded vigorously, her expression incomparably serious. "Don't worry. I'll work hard and won't make you wait too long!"

"Damn, how much longer do we have to wait?!"

Standing before Shrek Academy's dilapidated gates and looking at the long enrollment line ahead, twelve-year-old Dai Mubai wore a disdainful expression. "You won't pass the test anyway, so move aside! Don't waste this young master's time!"

Dai Mubai's arrogant words immediately stirred up further commotion within the line.

Just moments ago, Li Yusong, who was in charge of admissions, had sent away a father and son who had tried to get their registration fee back.

The others in line were hesitating over whether to continue with the examination.

After all, for commoner families, ten Gold Soul Coins were no small sum.

But to Dai Mubai, the third prince of the Star Luo Empire, how could a mere ten Gold Soul Coins make them hesitate for so long?

Every second they hesitated was another second of his time wasted!

Dai Mubai stepped forward lightly. The White Tiger Martial Soul emerged behind him, and two yellow Soul Rings rose beneath his feet. He scattered the line and went straight to the front.

Li Yusong not only failed to stop him, but instead revealed an approving expression.

After all, Shrek Academy's motto was: "Those who dare not cause trouble are mediocrities!"

This style of conduct was exactly to Old Li's taste!

Dai Mubai placed his hand on the wooden table and allowed Li Yusong to examine his bone age.

"Twelve years old, just right..."

Li Yusong took out a Soul Power Crystal Ball. "Come, test your Soul Power Level."

Dai Mubai placed his hand on the Crystal Ball. It immediately lit up, displaying the number "27."

"Good!"

Li Yusong slapped the table and hurriedly looked toward the chubby boy beside him. "Hongjun, take him to the fourth test, quickly."

"The fourth test?"

Seeing Dai Mubai's confusion, Li Yusong explained, "Those who meet the requirements and have Soul Power above level twenty-five may proceed directly to the fourth test."

Dai Mubai suddenly understood. "So that's how it is."

Beside him, Ma Hongjun lazily yawned and led Dai Mubai through the broken gates toward the village.

"Sausages!"

"Freshly made big sausages!"

"Carefully crafted by a food-type Soul Master! They'll fill your stomach and restore Soul Power and stamina!"

"Only five copper coins! Five copper coins, and you won't be cheated or disappointed!"

Dai Mubai sniffed the air, caught the fragrant scent drifting through it, and walked toward the heavily bearded uncle.

Slapping a silver coin down in front of Oscar, Dai Mubai said, "Give me two!"

Oscar's eyes lit up. He quickly took out two sausages and handed them to Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai did not notice the ill-intentioned grin on the fat boy's face beside him.

After finishing both sausages, Dai Mubai smacked his lips. "Not bad, uncle. They taste pretty good!"

"What uncle? I'm only eleven! I'm a student too!"

"What the hell? This is an eleven-year-old?!"

Looking at the heavily bearded Oscar before him, Dai Mubai's mouth twitched. As expected of Monster Academy. It's either fat kids or uncles. There isn't a single normal student...

"Enough. Keep leading the way. Take me to the fourth test!"

Before long, the two arrived at an open area of roughly two hundred square meters.

At the center of the clearing, a short-haired boy dressed in blue sat cross-legged.

Only when the two approached did Tang San slowly open his eyes.

"Third Brother, I brought someone for the fourth test."

Tang San stood up and introduced himself to Dai Mubai. "My name is Tang San. My Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass. I'm a two-ringed Soul Grandmaster."

"The fourth test is to defeat me within the time it takes for one incense stick to burn."