She Had Only Gone into the Public Security Department with Him, Yet Shen Yi Was Shocked

Xu Xiaoyan.

She possessed the Star Wheel Ice Staff, an absurdly overpowered control-type Martial Soul with Absolute Establishment.

She was a transfer student who had joined after Zero Class was established.

Lin Jin, meanwhile, had not joined Zero Class.

After the Class Promotion Tournament, he had scarcely been seen around Eastsea Academy.

Thus, this was his first time meeting Xu Xiaoyan.

"Brother Jin."

Xie Xie spoke with a cheeky grin.

He was close with Tang Wulin and often received Gu Yue's cold stares.

Therefore, in his heart, Lin Jin was unquestionably on his side.

So whenever he saw Lin Jin, he addressed him as "Brother Jin," following the way Tang Wulin had called him before.

Xu Xiaoyan's gaze shifted slightly, and she sweetly called out as well:

"Brother Jin."

Her eyes remained fixed on Lin Jin, as though she wanted to see what kind of monster could match Tang Wulin in strength.

Gu Yue, meanwhile, kept a cold expression and offered no pleasant look.

Lin Jin glanced at her and said quietly:

"You're that petty? Holding a grudge over such a small matter for this long?"

"What did you say?!"

Gu Yue immediately bristled.

Tang Wulin, caught in the middle, had not even had time to introduce his senior brother and Senior Sister to Xu Xiaoyan.

When he saw the two about to start fighting.

He immediately stepped between them, grabbing Gu Yue's shoulder with one hand to calm her while giving Lin Jin an apologetic look.

Xie Xie knew how powerful Lin Jin was.

At that moment, as though he had found someone to rely on, he subtly shifted his steps and said solemnly:

"Exactly."

"Gu Yue, it's one thing for you to dislike me and give me the cold shoulder all the time."

"But Brother Jin is the eldest senior brother. If you and Boss end up together someday, you'll have to call him Senior Brother too."

"What grudge can't you let go of?"

"Brother Jin isn't a woman. It's not like he can steal Boss from you."

Xu Xiaoyan covered her mouth and chuckled.

Tang Wulin shot Xie Xie a fierce glare, wanting badly to beat up this guy who loved stirring up trouble.

Yet the fellow casually planted himself beside Lin Jin, looking utterly pleased with himself.

Gu Yue's cheeks reddened slightly.

End up together?

She looked at Tang Wulin, then at Lin Jin.

For a moment, her fighting spirit faded.

Mu Xi similarly could not stand Gu Yue's proud and stubborn attitude.

Hearing Xie Xie's words, she immediately said in a strange tone:

"There wasn't really any grudge."

"We were merely escorted into the Public Security Department by the East Sea Public Security Brigade in a Mecha."

Everyone's expressions froze.

That had happened?

Getting arrested by the Public Security Brigade—what major offense had they committed?

Gu Yue's expression became somewhat unnatural as well.

She had kept that matter buried and never told anyone, yet it had unexpectedly been exposed today.

Tang Wulin had not quite processed it yet and blankly asked:

"You fought the first time you met?!"

"Hiss..."

He suddenly sucked in a breath, because the flesh at his waist had been tightly pinched.

Lin Jin smiled and shook his head, saying calmly:

"Enough. It was just a minor matter, nothing that serious."

Then he left together with Mu Xi.

Watching the two depart, Xie Xie sighed:

"A handsome man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven!"

"I'm so jealous."

"And look at Brother Jin. His emotions are so stable, unlike certain people..."

Xu Xiaoyan poked Xie Xie, signaling for him to look behind him.

Xie Xie's face stiffened. When he turned around, he met Gu Yue's icy, bone-chilling eyes.

"Who are you implying?"

The next day.

Lin Jin's second match in the Youth Division Soul Master Individual Tournament was against Ye Xinglan.

After all, Mu Chen had entered Lin Jin in the individual tournament precisely so he could witness the strength of the Skysea Alliance's young geniuses.

Originally, he had thought the Shrek visitors would only take part in exhibition matches, which would have been enough for Lin Jin to observe them.

But unexpectedly, Shrek's outstanding students were participating in the individual tournament as well.

How could he not arrange such a good opportunity?

As a Level 8 Saint Craftsman, arranging such a small matter was easy for him.

There were plenty of people willing to do him a favor.

It was only a draw, after all. Nothing could have been easier.

Inside a private viewing room.

Wu Zhangkong stood beside a beautiful woman.

"Senior Brother, you don't seem to think Xinglan will definitely win?"

Shen Yi had noticed the seriousness in Wu Zhangkong's eyes.

That was the expression he wore whenever he valued someone.

And her senior brother had never met Ye Xinglan before.

On the contrary, this Lin Jin seemed to be the senior brother of Tang Wulin, Wu Zhangkong's other student.

He also came from Eastsea Academy.

Wu Zhangkong fell silent for a moment.

"His talent is indeed exceptional."

"Unfortunately, he has no connection to Shrek."

"Senior Brother, do you think that if he were willing, he could definitely get into Shrek?"

Surprise appeared in Shen Yi's eyes.

Even those geniuses with Innate Full Soul Power were not guaranteed to pass Shrek's entrance examination!

Wu Zhangkong nodded.

Shen Yi was even more shocked.

Then Wu Zhangkong added:

"Do you know that Wulin is already a Level Four Blacksmith?"

"What's so special about a Level Four Blacksmith... Hm? Level Four?"

Shen Yi abruptly reacted. How old was Tang Wulin?

Wu Zhangkong continued:

"Lin Jin is the same age as Wulin. But according to Wulin, Lin Jin often guides him on blacksmithing matters."

Shen Yi's gaze froze.

Didn't that mean Lin Jin was also a Level Four Blacksmith, perhaps even at least a Level 4 Peak Blacksmith?

A nine-year-old Level 4 Peak Blacksmith could indeed easily enter Shrek through the special talent channel!

Then Wu Zhangkong dropped another conclusion.

"Based on what I know of those students their age who entered Shrek Inner Court directly."

"There probably aren't many who could claim a guaranteed victory over Lin Jin in combat."

Shen Yi became even more speechless.

What kind of monsters were those who could directly enter Shrek Academy's Inner Court?

Take Ye Xinglan, for example.

Her Martial Soul was the Stargod Sword, an extreme assault-type weapon Martial Soul that also possessed the starlight attribute.

Moreover, the girl's mind was pure. At her age, despite being only a Two-Ring Great Spirit Master, she had already achieved Unity of Man and Sword.

It was practically inevitable that her comprehension of sword intent would one day reach the level of the Sword God.

That was why she could enter the Inner Court directly.

But her senior brother's evaluation of Lin Jin?

It was far too high!

And when he spoke of Lin Jin having no connection to Shrek, the regret in his voice had been far too obvious.

Her senior brother clearly believed that Lin Jin not joining Shrek was Shrek's loss!

But...

At nine years old, he was at least a Level 4 Peak Blacksmith, while he was also so outstanding on the path of a Spirit Master...

It really did seem like Shrek's loss.

If Elder Feng Wuyu learned of this, he would certainly think the same.

He might even storm up to his teacher and curse him out, demanding to know what kind of disciple he had accepted if he could not even bring back a blacksmithing genius like this.

That man would do anything for blacksmithing...

Elsewhere.

Mu Chen watched the arena calmly, though he was actually quite tense inside.

"Shrek..."

"A Jin, can you win?"

Tang Wulin and the others had gathered together as well.

Xie Xie said:

"With Brother Jin's terrifying strength, he can knock that proud girl flying with one punch, right?"

Xu Xiaoyan rolled her eyes.

"Do you think people from Shrek grow on trees?"

Gu Yue said nothing.

She could sense that after half a year, Lin Jin had become even more terrifying.

Tang Wulin, meanwhile, wore a solemn expression as he stared intently at the arena and said:

"Xie Xie, don't underestimate anyone."