My Sign-in Life in Douluo

"Tell me, Dean, we haven't even had that many students since the academy was founded, have we?" Jiang Siming said, feigning bluntness.

"Get lost, you talk too much. Let me tell you, you are all geniuses among geniuses. Shrek only cultivates monsters, so on this trip, you must look after your own safety. I have to go pick someone up, so this time only Old Zhao, your teacher Zhao, will accompany you to obtain your spirit rings. I don't want to see that when I return, any one of you is missing for any reason. You are a team, do you understand!" Although Flender was usually quite strict with their training, he was actually a man with a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

"Understood, don't worry, Dean. Wait for the news of our triumphant return!" everyone replied in unison.

Afterward, Zhao Wuji led the team toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Star Dou Great Forest is located southeast of the Bala Kingdom, with a small portion bordering the kingdom. Soto City itself is also in the southeastern region of the Bala Kingdom, not far from the Star Dou Great Forest, only 500 kilometers away.

"Alright, today we will first go to the small town ahead to rest for a while. Get a good sleep and recharge your energy. Starting tomorrow, you might have a rough time," Zhao Wuji announced.

"Teacher Zhao, you say there is a small town right next to a place where spirit beasts gather. Are these people all crazy for money?" Oscar couldn't help but ask.

"In this world, there is no such thing as absolute safety. If you want to make a fortune, you have to take risks. Most things are equivalent exchanges; powerful strength is equal to diligent and arduous cultivation," Jiang Siming said calmly.

Everyone fell silent; compared to Jiang Siming, they were indeed much more relaxed. Jiang Siming did have the help of a system, but beyond that, he was absolutely ruthless to himself. His terrifying spirit ring configuration of two purples and one black made people gasp. He was the only spirit master in the Soto Grand Arena to have reached Gold Spirit Master status before level 30. He insisted on sparring with Zhao Wuji every day and had even fought against Titled Douluo. Tang San and the others had gradually forgotten that Jiang Siming was only at level 30-something. People with powerful strength are not scary; what is scary is someone who hasn't become intoxicated by that power and continues to forge ahead.

"Alright, hurry up and find an inn to eat. I'm starving," Zhao Wuji broke the silence. Of course, Zhao Wuji wasn't blaming Jiang Siming; appropriate pressure helped Tang San and the others grow. The reason he brought them to the Star Dou Great Forest this time was to let them experience real combat, not the restricted, child's play of the arena.

"Hurry up and follow Teacher Zhao. Aren't you guys eating? I've been eating sausages all day, I'm about to throw up," Jiang Siming made a gagging gesture, then followed along.

Everyone smiled at each other and followed.

Entering the inn.

"Miss Ning Rongrong, you're the richest among us. This time... hehehe," Oscar said obsequiously, intentionally striking up a conversation.

"Tell me, Little Ao, when did you become a gigolo?" Ma Hongjun laughed and teased.

"Damn fatty, this is humor. Humor, do you understand?" Oscar's face turned red.

"Oh, so you were joking, then you're paying for this meal tonight," Ma Hongjun continued to tease. Then, without waiting for Oscar to react, he shouted, "Brothers and sisters, Oscar is treating us to dinner tonight!" Everyone cheered immediately.

"Damn fatty, you're ruthless. From now on, don't even think about eating one of my big sausages," Oscar said through gritted teeth.

Hearing this, everyone burst into laughter. The veterans were driving the conversation.

Perhaps due to Jiang Siming's influence, Canghui Academy did not appear.

Dinner passed amidst playful banter.

After eating, Jiang Siming went outside the inn. With a leap, he jumped onto a distant boulder and looked down from above. The town was brightly lit.

Jiang Siming hadn't been this relaxed in a long time. His previous days were spent either in the arena or in the spirit beast forests. Even at the academy, he spent most of his time sparring with Zhao Wuji. Eating was just to maintain his basic needs. In fact, Jiang Siming knew in his heart that when he appeared in this world, it was no longer the original Douluo Continent. Sometimes he wondered why he had appeared so suddenly. He even thought, since he possessed such strong power, why not just find a place to rule as a king? Marry a few wives and fulfill his past life's harem dream?

As Jiang Siming was lost in thought, a black shadow darted up. It was Zhu Zhuqing.

"I'm sorry, I really can't remember," Jiang Siming said with a bitter smile.

"It's okay, it's not really important. It's just that maybe that person was related to you, and he did me a huge favor," Zhu Zhuqing said softly, head bowed.

Having known her for so long, this was the first time Jiang Siming had heard Zhu Zhuqing say such a long sentence in full.

Jiang Siming didn't know how to respond, and the atmosphere between them suddenly became a bit awkward.

"Star Luo is a very cruel place, right?" Jiang Siming really didn't know what to say and could only ask a random question to break the silence.

"Yes," Zhu Zhuqing replied.

"Yeah, what do you mean 'yes'? You have to say something; I'm so awkward," Jiang Siming complained helplessly in his heart.

"What is your relationship with Mubai?" Jiang Siming didn't know why he suddenly asked this question.

"He and I have had a marriage contract since we were children. This is an agreement our two families have always had. The younger generation of the two families practices intermarriage. If you want to escape fate, you have to complete the assessment. I might be the luckiest one in history, because the result of failing the assessment is either death or accepting an even crueler arrangement. Perhaps my fate can only be left to heaven," Zhu Zhuqing said with a hint of sadness.

Seeing this strong girl, Jiang Siming couldn't help but stroke her hair.

Zhu Zhuqing, who had been looking down, suddenly shuddered, then stood up abruptly and left quickly. Jiang Siming didn't know why he had done that, his old face turning red. He stood there, stunned and awkward for a long time. He just didn't notice that as she left, the breeze blew her hair aside, revealing her slightly reddened ears.

Chapter 22: Sign-in, Lake of Life?

After a night of rest.

Early in the morning, everyone was packed and ready to go.

The target for this hunt was four thousand-year spirit beasts. They only needed to hunt in the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Just as they entered the Star Dou Great Forest, the long-silent system issued a sign-in task again.

"Ding, sign-in task issued. Location: Lake of Life. No requirements, no penalties."

"Lake of Life?" Jiang Siming was stunned for a moment.

"Wait, system, are you talking about the Lake of Life belonging to the Beast God Di Tian? Are you kidding me? Am I going there to be a snack?" Jiang Siming asked in disbelief. Although the Beast God Di Tian didn't appear in the first part, Jiang Siming guessed he was guarding the sleeping Silver Dragon King, but that didn't mean he could go and provoke him. Jiang Siming's current strength wasn't even a side dish for the Beast God Di Tian, let alone the other terrifying fierce beasts.

Jiang Siming put the sign-in aside for the moment, as there was no penalty. He shook his head and followed his companions.

After searching for three hours, everyone decided to take a break.

Xiao Wu leaned on Tang San's shoulder, looking troubled. Jiang Siming knew it was because Erming was about to arrive.

After resting for about ten minutes, Jiang Siming's gaze suddenly shifted forward. Immediately, Zhao Wuji and Tang San also looked in the same direction with vigilance.

Zhao Wuji shouted, "Get up, something is approaching."

Jiang Siming and Tang San, with great tacit understanding, were the first to block in front of Oscar and Ning Rongrong, as these two had little combat capability and were the most vulnerable to harm.

Suddenly, a large snake with a bright red meat crest rushed out from the forest.