Graduating from Nuoding Academy

In the days that followed, Nuoding Academy returned to peace.

Ye Liuyun's life became extremely routine.

As the true boss of Seven Dorm, there were naturally people to handle chores like sweeping and wiping windows for him.

He attended classes during the day and worked part-time at a plant shop in the city called Baicao Hall in the afternoons.

"Boss, this pot of orchids is about to die. I'll take it to the backyard and deal with it."

"Sure, sure. Handle it however you see fit."

In the backyard.

Ye Liuyun lightly placed his fingers on the withered yellow orchid.

Endless Surging.

He transformed Soul Power into life force.

The orchid, which had been barely clinging to life, instantly revived like dead wood in spring. Its leaves became lush and emerald-green, and it even sprouted flower buds.

Every day, he trained his unique skill.

He repeatedly converted life force and Soul Power back and forth.

"You brought another one back to life. You're amazing. Here's today's pay," the owner of Baicao Hall praised.

The first thing Ye Liuyun did after receiving his wages was taste some good food.

Life was wonderful.

Xiao Wu, meanwhile, became the leader of the children at school. Sister Xiao Wu's name was renowned among the new students.

She vaguely had the air of Nuoding Academy's student boss.

Tang San found a blacksmith shop and spent every day hammering away at iron.

It was not only to train in the so-called Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, but also to build up his Hidden Weapon arsenal.

Through Tang San's deliberate efforts, along with the connection of being "brothers-in-law," Tang San's relationship with Ye Liuyun and Xiao Wu eased considerably.

At least on the surface, they were an "affectionate" trio.

Of course, under Yu Xiaogang's step-by-step brainwashing, Tang San's opinion of Ye Liuyun remained fixed at:

"His talent is passable, but he has taken the wrong path."

"He is nothing to worry about."

Thus, he was willing to rebuild their relationship and perhaps take him on as a lackey in the future.

Time flew by, and six years passed in a hurry.

In the blink of an eye, the three of them had reached the age to graduate from the junior academy.

Inside the office.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San, who had already grown into a young man, his eyes full of satisfaction.

"Little San, your Soul Power has already reached level twenty-nine. You're only one step away from becoming a Soul Elder. Among your peers, you are already a supreme genius."

"A small place like Nuoding can no longer contain you."

Yu Xiaogang took out a letter of recommendation from a drawer and handed it to Tang San.

"Go here. Shrek Academy."

"It is an academy that accepts only monsters. Although the environment is somewhat crude, its educational philosophy aligns perfectly with mine. Only there can you truly grow."

Tang San accepted the letter and solemnly nodded. "Yes, Teacher."

After leaving the office.

Tang San found Ye Liuyun and Xiao Wu sunbathing on the field.

"Xiao Wu, Ye Liuyun, I'm going to Shrek Academy."

Tang San waved the letter in his hand. "Teacher says it suits us best. Do you want to come with me?"

Xiao Wu was lying on the grass weaving a flower crown. At once, she turned to look at Ye Liuyun.

"Cousin, I'll go wherever you go."

After all, in Xiao Wu's heart, Ye Liuyun, who was stronger than her and also a Spirit Beast, was more reliable than anyone else.

The best thing was for the two of them to stick together for warmth.

Tang San's heart turned sour, and a surge of jealousy rose within him.

But when he thought of their relationship as cousins, he could only suppress his feelings.

He looked at Ye Liuyun and waited for his decision.

Ye Liuyun opened his eyes and looked at the azure sky overhead.

Shrek Academy...

That was the core whirlpool of the story.

If it had been before he took human form, he would definitely have avoided it and quietly cultivated alone.

But now that he had transformed into a human, his strength had greatly diminished.

Rather than wandering around blindly, it was better to follow a path whose general direction he already knew.

"Let's go."

Ye Liuyun stood up and brushed the grass clippings from his clothes.

"Then it's settled!"

Tang San was delighted. He could stay with Xiao Wu again.

At least the journey would not be lonely.

And in a new environment, even if he did not like Ye Liuyun, having someone to stick together with would mean far less trouble.

Suotuo City.

This prosperous city located in the Balak Kingdom was worlds apart from remote Nuoding City.

The streets were broad, shops stood everywhere, and the air was filled with the scent of perfume and delicious food.

"Wow! It's so lively here!"

Like a country bumpkin entering the city for the first time, Xiao Wu looked around everywhere, excitement sparkling in her eyes.

With his hands in his pockets, Ye Liuyun followed behind lazily.

"Cousin Liuyun! Look at that hotel! It's so beautiful!"

Xiao Wu suddenly stopped and pointed at a uniquely shaped building ahead as she shouted.

It was a three-story hotel, decorated in the shape of a giant rose. Its red exterior walls looked especially suggestive and eye-catching beneath the sunlight.

Rose Hotel.

Ye Liuyun's eyelid twitched.

A troublesome place.

According to the original plot, going there would not only get them fleeced as suckers, but they would also encounter Dai Mubai, the so-called Evil Eye White Tiger, and be forced into a fight.

Ye Liuyun had absolutely no desire to take part in this kind of showboating, face-slapping plot that brought no benefits and only wasted his stamina.

"No."

Ye Liuyun refused bluntly.

"It looks expensive. I'm poor. I spent all my money on food."

"Come on, Cousin!"

Xiao Wu grabbed his arm, practically hanging her whole body from it as she launched into relentless pestering.

"Let's go, let's go! We've traveled for so long, and I'm exhausted! I just want to stay somewhere nicer!"

Xiao Wu leaned close to his ear, her voice turning somewhat pitiful.

"We're unfamiliar with this place. What if we run into bad people? Can you really bear to leave your adorable cousin outside?"

Ye Liuyun glanced at her.

This rabbit was getting better and better at acting.

Still, if he did not indulge her and the plot somehow went off track...

What if he encountered some unfamiliar Title Douluo while walking around, or this rabbit got lost? Who would he find to use as a shield afterward?

"Fine, fine. Let go."

Ye Liuyun sighed helplessly.

"Let's go."

Tang San watched Xiao Wu cling to him like that, his heart turning sour.

Cousins... Could cousins really be that intimate?

Forget it. Since Xiao Wu liked it, then he could only...

"Since Xiao Wu likes it, we'll stay here tonight."

Tang San forced out a magnanimous smile.

"I'll pay."

"Really? Little San, you're so nice!" Xiao Wu cheered.

The three entered the Rose Hotel.

The lobby was filled with an intense rose fragrance, and the lighting was dim and suggestive.

"Welcome."

When the attendant saw the strange combination of two boys and one girl, especially their youthful faces, she was clearly taken aback.

Kids these days... were already playing this wild?

It left her utterly bewildered.

"We need a room."

Tang San stepped forward and took out his money pouch.

The attendant quickly resumed her professional fake smile. Without thinking much of it, she spoke in a suggestive tone according to the Rose Hotel's rules.

"Sorry, everyone, business has been too good today. There's only one room left."