Shrek's Sausage Uncle

A few days later, Jiang Huai and Gu Yue were walking side by side on the right, while Xiao Wu was clinging to Jiang Huai's back, unwilling to come down. Tang San walked alongside them on Jiang Huai's left.

The group walked along the village road, chatting and laughing, and soon Jiang Huai and the others reached the back of a long, winding queue.

Jiang Huai looked ahead and set Xiao Wu down on the ground, saying, "It will be our turn soon."

Behind them, two people were watching Jiang Huai; one was filled with curiosity, while the other felt a sense of carefree admiration for how handsome Jiang Huai looked.

At this moment, Dai Mubai, who had fought with Jiang Huai some time ago, walked out from the academy. The corners of Jiang Huai's mouth curled up slightly as he said, "So this is what you meant when you said we would meet again."

Dai Mubai was bowing his head, reporting something to the admissions teacher outside the gate, when he looked up and saw the four of them.

Dai Mubai waved at them and shouted, "Hey! Jiang Huai, you really came."

Jiang Huai nodded, a smile appearing on his face as he said, "Yes, we are here to register."

Dai Mubai reached out and punched Jiang Huai on the shoulder, laughing, "That's impressive. How old are you, and you've already reached level thirty-nine?"

Jiang Huai said calmly, "I am twelve this year, but I haven't reached my birthday yet; it won't be until July."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai's eyes widened and his mouth formed an "O" shape. The students and parents waiting in line were also staring at him.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Jiang Huai asked in confusion, "Is something wrong?"

Upon hearing Jiang Huai's words, Dai Mubai threw an arm around his shoulder and said, "Come, come, come. You don't need to participate in these useless tests; I'll take you directly to the final round."

Jiang Huai smiled and pushed his hand away, saying, "I came here with my friends. You should at least let us pay the registration fee."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai glanced at Gu Yue, Xiao Wu, and Tang San, then pondered for a moment before saying, "I'll cover the registration fee for you. You can just have Teacher Li test you, and then I'll take you inside."

Jiang Huai nodded and was about to return to the line to continue waiting, but Dai Mubai pulled him to the front and turned back to shout, "Aren't you coming? I'm letting you cut in line."

Hearing this, Gu Yue walked directly to Jiang Huai's side. Xiao Wu and Tang San exchanged a glance before following suit.

Dai Mubai threw eighty Gold Soul Coins into the registration fee box. Then, the man named Teacher Li stood up and touched Jiang Huai's hand, his expression turning to one of shock. Then, he touched Jiang Huai's lower leg, and his expression became even more shocked.

Teacher Li said respectfully, "My name is Li Yusong, a level sixty-six Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor. My martial soul is the Dragon Pattern Staff. Nice to, uh, I'm just introducing myself."

In the shadows, Jiang Yi's face nearly collapsed. If Li Yusong revealed her brother's identity, she would really kill someone tonight.

Soon, Jiang Huai and the others were taken inside to participate in the second assessment. After Dai Mubai gave Jiang Huai a few instructions, he turned and left toward the academy gate.

At this moment, a sausage vendor pushed his cart over and shouted, "Coming through! Oscar-brand sausages, high quality and low price, no cheating the young or old! Come quickly!"

Hearing this, Gu Yue tugged on Jiang Huai's sleeve and said, "I want one."

Jiang Huai nodded and asked Xiao Wu and Tang San, "Do you want any?"

Xiao Wu nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes."

Tang San also nodded and said, "Then thank you, Brother Huai."

Jiang Huai nodded and smiled, "Don't be so formal with me."

Jiang Huai walked up to Oscar's cart and knocked on it, saying, "Give me four."

Oscar smiled upon hearing this, "Alright, alright! Three Copper Soul Coins each, just a moment."

After saying that, Oscar took out four fresh sausages and put them on the grill. Jiang Huai made small talk, "Your sausages are quite fresh."

Hearing this, Oscar said proudly, "Of course."

Soon, the sausages were grilled. Oscar skewered the four sausages and handed them over. Jiang Huai put down twelve Copper Soul Coins and was about to take them.

"Jiang Huai, what are you doing?"

Hearing this, Jiang Huai didn't take them and turned around to look, seeing Dai Mubai and the two young girls behind him.

Jiang Huai, still unaware, said, "Gu Yue is hungry, so I'm buying her some sausages."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai glared coldly at Oscar and scolded, "Didn't I tell you not to sell sausages outside? What is wrong with you? Do you only feel satisfied if you make everyone vomit?"

Hearing this, Oscar touched his two index fingers together and said, "Boss Dai, please give me some face, okay? This junior is the first person willing to buy today."

Dai Mubai was even angrier when he heard this and said, "Cut it out. Jiang Huai is my brother; I'll settle this with you later."

After saying that, Dai Mubai said to Jiang Huai, "Jiang Huai, you guys can't eat these sausages."

Jiang Huai asked in confusion, "Why?"

"Because," Dai Mubai looked at Oscar playfully and smiled, "come on, make a fresh sausage for Jiang Huai."

Hearing this, Oscar felt a chill down his spine. He pressed his palms together, nearly kneeling before Dai Mubai, and pleaded, "Boss Dai, we've been classmates for years, can't you give me some face?"

Dai Mubai clenched his fists coldly. Seeing this, Oscar felt a chill and had no choice but to compromise.

Oscar chanted the incantation: "Laozi Has a Big Sausage!"

Hearing this, the money bag in Jiang Huai's hand dropped to the ground. Gu Yue's face turned slightly red as she turned away to avoid looking. Xiao Wu buried her face directly into Gu Yue's back. Tang San tried to maintain his composure and whispered "Brother Huai," but still turned away.

Dai Mubai reached out and caught the money bag, placing it back into Jiang Huai's hand and gripping it tight. Jiang Huai regained his senses, grabbed Dai Mubai by the collar, and roared, "Why didn't you tell me sooner!"

Dai Mubai felt awkward and changed the subject, "Uh! Let's do the assessment first. Right! Assessment first."

Dai Mubai walked to the ear of the second-round assessment teacher, whispered something, and then picked up a crystal ball and walked toward Jiang Huai and the others.

Jiang Huai had already put the money bag away, but his expression was still very grim, and the cold aura radiating from him was so intense that only Gu Yue dared to approach him.

The crystal ball in Dai Mubai's hand could test levels ten to fifty. He handed it to Jiang Huai and said awkwardly, "Test your soul power."

Jiang Huai placed his hand on the crystal ball, which erupted with a blinding light, and Dai Mubai nodded after showing it to the teacher in charge of the second round.

Then, Dai Mubai brought over a crystal ball capable of testing levels twenty to thirty and handed it to Gu Yue, but when she placed her hand on it, the dazzling radiance combined with the trembling of the crystal ball indicated that she was far beyond a level twenty spirit master.

Dai Mubai stared wide-eyed at the shattered crystal ball in his hand, and Jiang Huai patted him on the shoulder, saying, "My girlfriend's spirit power is level thirty-five."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai turned to look at Jiang Huai and saw his smug expression, finally realizing that Jiang Huai hadn't told him earlier just to get back at him for what happened moments ago.

At this moment, a voice suddenly spoke up from behind them: "Childish."

Jiang Huai and Dai Mubai didn't mind, and he went back to retrieve the crystal ball that Jiang Huai had just tested with.