First Arrival in Suotuo, Reaching Shrek

Su Yu looked at Yu Xiaogang, an indescribable feeling welling up inside him. A thousand words ultimately became a single sentence: thank you.

"Teacher, thank you too for believing in me so much." Su Yu spoke with unusual gentleness. Compared to his usual carefree self, he seemed like an entirely different person.

The two exchanged a glance and smiled, though they laughed silently so as not to disturb Tang San.

Once Tang San had finished absorbing his Soul Ring, the three headed home.

A semester soon came to an end. During that time, Su Yu and Tang San had grown very close, and Tang San and Xiao Wu's relationship had also improved greatly because of Su Yu.

When the break arrived, Tang San invited Su Yu and Xiao Wu to visit his home. Su Yu immediately agreed. "Sure! Let's go, let's go."

Xiao Wu was also curious about Tang San's home, so she agreed as well. The three left Notting City and headed toward Holy Soul Village.

Halfway there, Su Yu suddenly said, "You two go on ahead. I left something behind, so I need to return to Notting City."

Tang San asked, "How about we go back to Notting City together?"

Su Yu waved his hand. "No need, no need. I know where Holy Soul Village is. I'll catch up with you soon. Well then, I'll be going first."

With that, Su Yu turned and ran back, quickly disappearing from their sight.

Tang San asked in confusion, "What could Junior Brother possibly have left behind?"

Xiao Wu rubbed her chin. "I've noticed something. Why does Dead Su Yu always find an excuse to run away whenever Xiao San and I meet? Is he plotting something to mess with me?"

Tang San merely smiled and said nothing. He was not an idiot. Su Yu was obviously trying to match him up with Xiao Wu. But Tang San did not understand—was Su Yu really that eager to marry his sister off?

Tang San and Xiao Wu headed toward Holy Soul Village, while Su Yu headed toward the Star Dou Great Forest. He did not want to be a third wheel, so he might as well go home and keep his mother company. As for Xiao Wu's safety, Su Yu had already left a strand of divine sense on her. If Xiao Wu encountered danger, it would be activated immediately.

Just like in the original story, Tang Hao left. Tang San was deeply saddened, then took Xiao Wu to the back mountain and made her his sister, bringing their relationship another step closer.

When the break ended, Su Yu returned to the academy, only to be chased around by Xiao Wu as soon as he got back.

As he ran, Su Yu shouted, "Why are you chasing me again? It's not like I took your comb!"

Xiao Wu said angrily, "You secretly went home by yourself and didn't even call me!"

"You're blaming me for that too? You could have gone back yourself," Su Yu said helplessly.

Xiao Wu kicked at him in anger, but Su Yu immediately dodged.

"It's all because of you! That dog of yours kept leading us in circles when we came here, so I never remembered the way home!" Xiao Wu grew angry whenever she brought this up.

Su Yu smiled awkwardly. "My fault. Next time, I'll definitely ask you to come home with me. Stop chasing me, okay? I haven't even had breakfast yet."

"No! I have to beat you up today!"

More than five years later

The three had graduated from Notting Junior Soul Master Academy. They were now all in their twenties in level, and countless intermediate and advanced academies had extended invitations, hoping to recruit them.

But all three refused. Yu Xiaogang had already told Su Yu and Tang San to go to Suotuo City, find an academy called Shrek Academy, and join it.

Since Su Yu and Tang San were both going to Shrek Academy, Xiao Wu naturally went with them.

Suotuo City

After entering the city, the three headed to Shrek Academy to register. In the original story, Tang San and Xiao Wu had arrived several days earlier, but Su Yu had insisted on making Tang San and Xiao Wu ride Erha on the way here. As a result, they took several extra detours and spent several more days traveling.

The three arrived at the entrance of Shrek Academy. Looking at the rundown academy, Xiao Wu asked doubtfully, "Why did Grandmaster send us to such a shabby academy?"

"You can't judge people by appearances. Perhaps Shrek Academy has something special about it. Come on, let's line up," Tang San said with a smile.

As he spoke, the three moved to the back of the queue.

Watching person after person ahead of them get eliminated, Tang San also heard the teacher in charge of admissions say, "Shrek Academy only accepts monsters, not ordinary people."

Tang San became increasingly interested in Shrek Academy. Soon, it was their turn. Su Yu stood first in line and held out his hand. The old man gripped Su Yu's hand, nodded slightly, and said, "Your age is acceptable. Release your Martial Soul."

Su Yu extended his right hand, and the Dragongallbladder Bright Silver Spear appeared in it. Two yellow Soul Rings also rose beneath his feet.

The old man said in surprise, "A Soul Grandmaster at just over eleven years old! Child, come test your Soul Power." As he spoke, he took out a Crystal Ball.

Su Yu withdrew the Dragongallbladder Bright Silver Spear and his Soul Rings, then placed his palm on the Crystal Ball. In an instant, dazzling light flashed out. The old man exclaimed happily, "Level twenty-nine!"

"Teacher, are we done yet?" Su Yu asked, shaking his arm.

The old man immediately nodded. "Done, done. Next."

Xiao Wu and Tang San then revealed their Martial Souls and Soul Power as well. The three of them, along with another three people, were directly passed through the second and third tests by the old man, who had Dai Mubai take them to the fourth test.

Su Yu looked at the extra girl who had not appeared in the original story, feeling deeply puzzled. Where had she come from? Could his transmigration have caused a butterfly effect?

The extra girl wore a white dress. Though only eleven years old, she already had a curvy figure. While she could not compare to Zhu Zhuqing, she was far more developed than others her age.

The girl noticed Su Yu secretly staring at her and looked at him in confusion. Su Yu immediately pulled back his gaze in alarm and raised his head to look at the sky.

Dai Mubai led the six of them to an open area. A muscular middle-aged man, roughly as tall as Su Yu and the others, stood there with his arms folded. "Oh? So many people have reached the fourth test this year?"

Dai Mubai said with a smile, "Teacher Zhao, all six of them skipped the second and third tests and came directly to the fourth."

Zhao Wuji had been bored out of his mind. Seeing so many little monsters, he immediately grew excited. "Oh? Is that so? Fine, then I'll handle the fourth test myself. You have one stick of incense's time to discuss your strategy. As long as you withstand my attacks for one stick of incense, you'll pass the test and officially become members of Shrek Academy."

Dai Mubai said in surprise, "What? Teacher Zhao, that isn't appropriate, is it?"

Zhao Wuji could not be bothered to listen to Dai Mubai. He took out a stick of incense and tossed it onto the ground, signaling the official start of the test.

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