Junior Royal Soul Master Academy

"How is it? Doesn't this have a unique charm compared to the dense jungle?" Mu Qian laughed.

Jinyu nodded incessantly: "It really does. I never imagined that one day I would be able to see a sight like this..."

Although he couldn't see her expression, Mu Qian knew that Jinyu was currently wearing the look of a curious child.

She found everything she saw to be a source of wonder.

Truth be told, having someone by his side to chat with was, at times, a stroke of good fortune.

Only those who have experienced loneliness can truly understand the value of such a thing.

Mu Qian was here to gather information and had no specific destination in mind.

Passing by a shop selling soul beast products, he took the opportunity to sell the various soul beast materials he had accumulated over this period to the proprietor.

Breathing in the air of human civilization, without the need to constantly guard against dangers lurking in the shadows, he felt his entire mood relax.

When he arrived at the city center, not far from the Martial Soul Hall, Mu Qian's gaze faltered, and he came to a halt.

Across the street stood a building of grand scale; as far as his eyes could see, without the use of spiritual power, he couldn't even make out the end of it with his naked eye.

It was an academy-style building, its towering entrance carved from white marble, with neat white marble tiles paved along the path leading to the massive teaching buildings inside.

Lights of various colors shone upon the white marble walls, casting a magnificent, colorful glow.

The stone steps were covered in intricate murals of various figures, a work of such exquisite craftsmanship that it could not have been made by ordinary artisans.

Mu Qian gazed at the plaque at the academy gate with a thoughtful expression: "Star Luo Empire Junior Royal Soul Master Academy..."

"To have such an imposing presence for a junior academy, the Star Luo Empire truly has deep pockets."

Mu Qian couldn't help but click his tongue in secret.

Should I join an academy? Mu Qian pondered this question for the first time.

He once believed that, relying on his own talent, he could stand at the pinnacle of the world without any instruction.

But after these few months of tempering, Mu Qian understood a problem.

His knowledge regarding soul masters was severely lacking. Although Snow Maiden was an excellent teacher, as a soul beast, she knew very little about the cultivation methods of human soul masters.

If he wanted to avoid taking detours in the future, entering an academy to accumulate basic knowledge was unavoidable.

In fact, there was no need to think about this question at all; if he intended to participate in the future Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, joining an academy was a necessity.

It was just a matter of which academy to choose.

Shrek?

Or Martial Soul Hall?

Mu Qian felt somewhat hesitant.

"Woof~"

Little Flower's bark interrupted Mu Qian's train of thought. Following its gaze, he discovered a bustling restaurant on the street not far away.

"It really has to be you, Brother Flower, you're the only one who can spot these things!" Mu Qian tapped Little Flower's head, annoyed.

"Woof~" Little Flower looked at its master with a grievance, as if to say that he was the one who had promised it.

"I'll give you that, you certainly remember what I say." Mu Qian shook his head helplessly and walked toward the restaurant.

He decided to go to Martial Soul City first to take a look; it wouldn't be too late to make a decision then.

Inside the restaurant, the place was packed with guests. Young people dressed in luxurious clothing or school uniforms gathered together, discussing what they had seen and heard during the day.

Almost everyone dining here was a student from the Star Luo Junior Royal Soul Master Academy, having finished their day's lessons and kicking off their nightlife.

Fortunately, Mu Qian didn't have the bad habit of acting arrogant to provoke others. After leaving the Martial Soul Hall branch, he had bought a few sets of clothes at a tailor shop, so he didn't look out of place in this setting.

Mu Qian sat down in a corner with Little Flower in his arms, keeping a low profile, not wanting to attract too much attention.

"Student, what would you like to eat?"

Soon, a young attendant dressed in a maid outfit approached and asked respectfully.

Mu Qian nodded inwardly; the service attitude was impeccable. Although he felt it was just average, these maids were already rare beauties.

He had no doubt that as long as he could afford the price, he could take away any maid he fancied tonight.

No wonder their business was booming.

"Just bring me some of your signature dishes." Mu Qian wasn't a picky eater; in fact, the food in this world was far from being a match for the China of his past life.

As for the taste, he found it only average, though some ingredients from soul beasts provided better nutrition to the human body.

After dismissing the attendant, Mu Qian quietly released his spiritual power, observing everyone's conversations.

He hadn't forgotten the purpose of his visit to Star Luo City.

After fusing with the spiritual attribute, his control over his own spiritual power had undergone a transformative improvement.

In particular, the boost from Jinyu, a super-level spiritual attribute soul beast with a cultivation of two hundred thousand years, was immeasurable.

At this very moment, every sound in the restaurant's main hall reached his ears; nothing could escape his detection.

The students were discussing all sorts of things, and soon, he heard the information he was looking for.

"Have you heard? The Third Prince didn't enroll in the Star Luo Royal Academy after graduating from our primary academy."

"How could I not have heard such important news? It's said that the Third Prince has already left the empire and headed for Heaven Dou."

"This... leaving the empire, isn't that just running away from home?"

"Exactly. I heard he couldn't handle the pressure and didn't dare to openly compete for the throne against the First Prince, so he was pushed out..."

"He actually just ran away? How is that any different from a stray dog?"

"Shh, keep your voice down. Royal affairs aren't things we can discuss."

"True, but this Third Prince really is spineless..."

"Coming to this place was the right choice. I owe it all to Little Flower."

Hearing this, Mu Qian couldn't help but reward Little Flower with another chicken leg.

Little Flower looked up at him, its confused gaze seeming to ask: What nonsense is Master spouting again?

Having obtained the information he wanted, Mu Qian felt a bit more at ease.

Dai Mubai had just left Star Luo, which meant there were still two years before the Shrek storyline began.

He was ten years old, meaning he was roughly the same age as Tang San and the others.

Mu Qian breathed a sigh of relief; he had been worried about appearing in an unfamiliar era.

Although he could still lead a brilliant life, it would have felt like something was missing.

"Tang San, you should still be in Nuoding City right now. What kind of person are you, really, in reality?"

One does not allow others to snore soundly beside one's bed. In this era where one fights with heaven and earth for destiny, Mu Qian would not tolerate a Child of Destiny developing safely.

After all, it remained to be seen whether they would stand on opposite sides in the future, but to him, Tang San would always be a threat.

It was just that he hadn't decided how to deal with him yet.

"Forget it, there's no harm in going to see him when the time comes. I'll make my decision after meeting him in person."

"As for Yu Xiaogang..." Mu Qian frowned slightly.