"Look, see that? This pill has the effect of strengthening tendons and, uh, cleansing the marrow." Jiang Siming hiccuped, finally managing to get the sentence out. He shoved the pill into the mouth of Dai Mubai.
Afterward, both of them fell asleep, slumped over the bar counter.
Early the next morning.
Two bare-bottomed people appeared by the lake outside Suotuo City.
Sunlight shone on the face of Jiang Siming. He felt dazed at first, then suddenly felt a chill in his lower body. Only then did he realize he had been stripped completely naked. He hurriedly stood up to look around, only to see another pitch-black body lying not far away. Walking closer, he realized it was Dai Mubai.
Jiang Siming patted the face of Dai Mubai, but Dai Mubai pushed his hand away. Drowsily, he muttered, "Baby, don't mess around."
Jiang Siming's face darkened instantly. Are you trying to screw me over? If someone sees us both stark naked here, won't they misunderstand and think I'm gay? He immediately slapped Dai Mubai across the face. Only then did Dai Mubai slowly wake up.
Suddenly, their eyes met, and the two stared at each other.
Dai Mubai suddenly slapped Jiang Siming across the face. "Damn it, what did you do to me?"
"Big brother, don't you realize I was robbed? Who told you to force so much alcohol on me last night?" Jiang Siming said helplessly.
"Then why is my whole body pitch-black? It stinks!" Dai Mubai said.
"Geez, don't be ungrateful. This is a divine pill. I only had this one left, and you ate it. Try to feel your body now; don't you feel unprecedentedly powerful?" Jiang Siming said.
"Hey, it really is. Thanks, buddy. You see, as they say, a thousand cups of wine are too few when meeting a soulmate. From now on, we are brothers." Dai Mubai smiled sheepishly at Jiang Siming.
Jiang Siming felt helpless too! But thinking about it, they were going to be brothers eventually anyway. After all, following the main plotline meant being well-off wherever he went. He would have to join Shrek Academy sooner or later, and he found Dai Mubai to be a kindred spirit. It wasn't a loss.
"Sure, brother, what's mine is yours, so you're covering the food expenses from now on!" Jiang Siming looked at Dai Mubai with a mischievous grin.
Dai Mubai spread his hands helplessly, indicating his agreement. After all, the pill was so effective that he had gained a huge advantage; never mind food expenses, he wouldn't even mind being a sugar daddy.
"I say, brother, shouldn't we... let's not worry about food expenses for now. We're both naked. If you don't have a place to stay, come back to Shrek Academy with me. The academy is just outside the city, and if we stay like this, we'll be laughed to death if someone sees us." Dai Mubai said.
"That's the only way. Let's go!"
"Brother, I didn't get to ask your name last night."
"My name is Jiang Siming. Six and a half years old."
"Damn, I'm Dai Mubai, nine years old, turning ten in a few months. Siming, how did you develop? Awesome, truly awesome."
"Damn, it looks like someone is coming. Hide quickly. Move over there."
"Damn, you're crushing my little brother."
Chapter 6: New Check-in, Shrek Academy
"Ding, check-in mission issued: Arrive at Shrek Academy and hold out for one stick of incense time under the Immovable Bright King Zhao Wuji."
Jiang Siming, who was tiptoeing through the bushes with Dai Mubai, smiled secretly. It finally came.
According to Jiang Siming's guess, there were two main ways to trigger the check-in system and issue missions. The first was to break through a major realm and hunt for a spirit ring. The second was to arrive at a main plot location. When he first arrived at the Soto Grand Arena, Jiang Siming thought he had guessed wrong. He didn't expect it to be reserved for Shrek Academy; it seemed his fantasy of getting two check-ins had failed.
"Finally here. Siming, with your talent, how could an ordinary academy not accommodate you? Why not hang out with your big brother? Let me tell you, Shrek Academy is full of hidden talents. Listen to me, you won't regret it." Dai Mubai hooked his arm around Jiang Siming's neck, smiling meaningfully.
"Sure, I have no relatives or friends in Suotuo City anyway, so I'll keep you company, and you still owe me food money. But can you let go of me first? I'm afraid people will misunderstand. And do you know how much you stink right now?" Jiang Siming said with a look of disgust. After all, Dai Mubai hadn't had a chance to wash his body yet.
Suddenly, a person walked out of Shrek Academy, his face covered in a thick beard, looking at Dai Mubai and Jiang Siming in disbelief.
"Boss Dai, what are you doing? I didn't expect you to be this kind of person. I even sleep in the same dorm as you every day." Oscar looked terrified.
"Little Ao, are you looking for a beating? This is my new buddy, Jiang Siming. Alright, hurry up and tell Fatty to prepare hot water for me. I need a good bath." Dai Mubai said.
"Siming, this is Oscar. You can call him Little Ao. Don't look at his scruffy beard; he's not much older than you. Food-type spirit, innate full spirit power, a gifted talent." Dai Mubai sighed.
Jiang Siming thought to himself, Heh, I know more than you do. I even know that his combat power is very strong after level 60.
"Let's go! Hurry up and put your clothes on. It's lucky there are no girls in the academy, otherwise, we'd have lost all face." Dai Mubai said with a mix of relief and disappointment. Jiang Siming's mouth twitched as he listened, thinking, How old are you? Thinking so much. Besides, you're so black right now, who wouldn't get goosebumps looking at you?
After changing clothes.
"Siming, I'll take you to meet our dean. Actually, our school is quite eccentric. It's been hard to keep it running these past few years. Including you, there are only four students now. There are more teachers than students. The finances are in the red, and the dean is quite stubborn and won't accept donations from students. I don't know if it will dissolve in a few years." Dai Mubai said with some sadness.
As they walked, Jiang Siming observed the environment of the academy. Many houses were in disrepair and on the verge of collapse. Blue Silver Grass could be seen everywhere along the road; it seemed no one had cleaned it for a long time.
When they reached the dean's office, Dai Mubai knocked on the door. "Dean, are you in?"
"Come in." A dignified voice came from inside.
"Mubai, what happened to you? Why is there so much dirt on you?" Flender asked.
"Dean, we'll talk about that later. I'm introducing a newcomer to join our academy."
"Oh, name, age, spirit, level." The words were short. His eyes stared fixedly at Jiang Siming, as if he wanted to see right through him.
"Jiang Siming, spirit Zhuxian Sword, six years old, level 17." Jiang Siming replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"Six years old, level 17? Are you sure you're not joking with me?" Flender questioned.
Jiang Siming smiled faintly and released his spirit. A dazzling purple spirit ring appeared before everyone's eyes.
"A thousand-year spirit ring, truly incredible. However, how can you be sure we won't pose a threat to you? You actually dared to expose your thousand-year spirit ring." Flender released his pressure toward Jiang Siming.
"Dean, Jiang Siming is my friend, wait a moment!" Dai Mubai said anxiously.
"Because I am a disciple of Grandmaster, Dean Flender, or should I say, the Flying Horn of the Golden Iron Triangle." Jiang Siming said calmly.
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