Leaving Aolai City

For Nan Fusheng, Lan Yuxi could provide him with protection during his early days. For example, with Lan Yuxi around, he would not have to worry about being sent to an orphanage.

At certain times, he could also put on a double act through Lan Yuxi. But when he wanted to leave Aolai City, Lan Yuxi instead became an obstacle.

After all, the persona he had created for himself was that of a devoted son. His mother was ill, yet her son never abandoned her. What a touching story.

But if he wanted to attend school in another city, Lan Yuxi would become an obstacle. As a Marionette, Lan Yuxi had long since died. Leaving her in Aolai City could easily cause trouble, but taking her with him would consume too much of his energy.

That was why he had staged this act. The reason Zhang Erhe had done what he did was because Nan Fusheng had used his First Soul Skill: Parasitism.

It had influenced Zhang Erhe's consciousness, while the two passersby had likewise been parasitized to serve as witnesses.

He also came to understand the strength of the Soul Skill Parasitism. However, it had a certain flaw: when the target was too far from the Main Body, the influence he could exert would gradually weaken.

Unless he used Deep Parasitism. But Nan Fusheng had a feeling that Deep Parasitism was not something he could use yet.

And so, Lan Yuxi was dead, and Zhang Erhe was dead as well. All that remained was to let time wash everything away.

Eastsea City.

The second-largest coastal city in the East Sea region of the Sun Moon Federation. An important city for ports, maritime transport, and marine resource development.

It had a permanent population of over three million and was quite prosperous thanks to its use of marine resources. Even within the entire Sun Moon Federation, it could be considered a second-tier city.

Eastsea City had a long history, and its cityscape still retained an ancient style. Over the past few centuries, the Sun Moon Federation had paid particular attention to protecting old architecture. Thus, many buildings over a thousand years old could be seen in this ancient city.

At Eastsea City's Soul Guidance Train Station, a dark-blue Soul Guidance Train slowly entered the station and decelerated.

Here in Eastsea, nearly all Soul Guidance Trains were predominantly blue in color.

The train came to a stop, and its doors opened. People streamed out one after another, many carrying large amounts of luggage. The station immediately became lively as a bustling crowd flowed toward the exit.

Nan Fusheng followed the crowd outside and entered this great city. He had come to enroll at Eastsea Academy in Eastsea City.

After settling Lan Yuxi's matter, Nan Fusheng ignored the doctor's advice and left the hospital directly. He went to Red Mountain Academy and informed Lin Ximeng that he had become a Soul Master, successfully obtaining a recommendation letter for Eastsea Academy. At the same time, Nan Fusheng also

After leaving the Soul Guidance Train Station, Nan Fusheng briskly headed in one direction.

There was a guard post in that direction, with the words Administrative Law Enforcement written on it.

Two uniformed law enforcement officers were inside. Nan Fusheng walked up and asked, "Hello, Officer. Where is Eastsea Academy's shuttle bus?"

As a famous academy in Eastsea City, Eastsea Academy arranged shuttle buses to pick people up at the station every year during enrollment. As long as he found the shuttle bus, he could reach the academy without issue.

One of the officers pointed toward the distance. "Over there. Kid, where are your parents?"

Nan Fusheng shook his head. "Thank you, Officer." With that, he turned and ran in the direction the officer had indicated.

Sure enough, after passing through the crowd, he saw a white sign with blue lettering standing there. Four large words were written on it: Eastsea Academy.

Below the sign were tables and chairs, behind which sat several young men and women around seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in blue athletic uniforms.

When she saw Nan Fusheng approach, a black-haired girl smiled at him. "Little brother, are you here to enroll?"

The black-haired girl had phoenix eyes, a well-proportioned figure, and sweet features. She had a very approachable air about her.

"Hello, Sister. My name is Nan Fusheng. I'm here to enroll," Nan Fusheng said politely.

"Hello. I'm Liu Yuxin, a first-year student at Eastsea Academy's Senior Academy and the person in charge of receiving new students this time. I'm your senior, you know. Come, fill out this form first, then show me your Primary Academy recommendation letter."

Liu Yuxin handed Nan Fusheng a form.

As Liu Yuxin watched Nan Fusheng fill it out, she could not help reading it aloud. "Nan Fusheng, nine years old, graduated from Red Mountain Primary Academy in Aolai City. Level-twelve Control System Soul Master. Martial Soul, Worm of Time? Huh, Junior, I've never heard of your Martial Soul before."

"Yes, Senior. For certain reasons, my Martial Soul mutated when it fused with a Soul Spirit." Nan Fusheng nodded. This Martial Soul mutation was groundwork he had laid for the possibility that his Soul Power might rise rapidly in the future. After all, if he wanted to stay by Tang Wulin's side, he needed some talent.

"Is that so? Then it seems to be a beneficial mutation. What a lucky little junior."

Liu Yuxin was beautiful and elegant. Her fitted blue athletic uniform complemented her appearance, while her medium-length hair was gathered into a simple ponytail. Her skin was fair, and her neck slender.

Combined with the sincerity in her expression as she spoke, as though she were genuinely happy for Nan Fusheng, she made it very easy for others to develop a favorable impression of her.

Even Nan Fusheng had nearly been unable to resist using Parasitism on this senior before him. However, he quickly calmed down. "Thank you, Senior."

Liu Yuxin examined Nan Fusheng's academy recommendation letter, stamped it, and handed it back to him along with a small metal tag.

"Hang this metal tag around your neck. It serves as your pass for entering and leaving the academy before enrollment. Once you arrive at the academy, you'll need to register again and collect your supplies. Get on the Soul Guidance Bus behind us. Once there are a few more people, it'll take you to the academy."

Nan Fusheng thanked her again, slung his luggage over his back, and strode toward the bus.

Eastsea Academy's bus was very spacious, enough to hold fifty people. There were already some passengers aboard, including children his age as well as adults. Clearly, some parents had accompanied their children to enroll.

He sat by the window and looked out at this unfamiliar city. This would be his starting point. How far he could go would depend on whether he could seize the opportunities ahead.

Nan Fusheng sat on the bus for quite a while.

At last, the bus started moving.

The scenery outside the window shifted. Shops lined the streets, and vehicles flowed endlessly past. The city seemed filled with the scent of steel and an atmosphere of urgency. Everyone on the streets appeared busy, far busier than anyone in Aolai City.

Tall buildings glided past the windows. After driving for more than twenty minutes, the bus stopped beside a high wall.

"We've arrived at the academy. Please get off," a familiar voice called from the front. Only then did Nan Fusheng see that Senior Liu Yuxin was seated in the foremost seat. She now stood and greeted the students who had come to enroll, along with their parents.

Nan Fusheng picked up his bag and got off the bus in one smooth motion, then followed Liu Yuxin's directions.