Can I Lean on Your Shoulder for a Bit?

Kamisato Ayaka's pretty face flushed a deep red. She lowered her head, then spoke up, "If the Traveler doesn't mind, you could... sleep on the bed with Ayaka."

"Are you sure you don't mind?" Chen Feng asked, looking at her.

"If it is the Traveler, Ayaka does not mind!"

Chen Feng nodded slightly, then walked to the bedside and sat down. Kamisato Ayaka followed, sitting down right beside him.

At this moment, both of them were blushing.

Kamisato Ayaka stole a glance at Chen Feng's back before lowering her head again, her heart pounding wildly. She could clearly feel the intense agitation in her own emotions at this moment.

Slowly, Kamisato Ayaka leaned toward Chen Feng.

"Traveler, you will allow me this small indulgence, won't you? ...I am a little tired... May I lean on your shoulder? Just for a moment."

Kamisato Ayaka rested against Chen Feng's shoulder, whispering softly.

Chen Feng smiled. "My shoulder is always here for you to lean on, Ayaka."

"Mn!"

Kamisato Ayaka nodded slightly and nestled gently against Chen Feng's shoulder.

Chen Feng reached out and pulled her into his arms.

At this point, she could clearly feel his strong, sturdy arms embracing her. She could even sense his firm chest, the powerful rhythm of his heartbeat, and the scorching heat of his breath.

Kamisato Ayaka was incredibly shy, her heart racing like a drum.

She knew that, at this moment, she had completely surrendered herself to Chen Feng's embrace.

Chen Feng and Kamisato Ayaka held each other, both of their heartbeats accelerating until their noses seemed to brush against one another.

Chen Feng looked at her; having reached this point, how could he possibly stop?

He leaned forward slightly, pressing his lips directly onto hers.

The two remained locked in an embrace, kissing deeply.

The next day, Chen Feng and Kamisato Ayaka rose early.

They prepared to head toward Shrek Academy.

Chen Feng had seen on his map that there was a treasure chest located at Shrek Academy, and he had to obtain it to acquire an Intertwined Fate.

Only then could his Martial Soul be upgraded, and only then could he unlock a new 'wife'.

Chen Feng brought Kamisato Ayaka to Shrek Academy in short order.

At the entrance of the village where the academy was located, a table was set up, with an old man in his sixties sitting behind it.

An archway made of wood hung over the entrance, bearing a somewhat dilapidated plaque with five simple characters: Shrek Academy.

In front of these characters was a green emblem that looked like the head of a humanoid monster.

The old man behind the table wore a similar green circular badge on his chest, which was presumably the school crest of Shrek Academy.

"Is this Shrek Academy?" Kamisato Ayaka looked at the academy ahead, somewhat incredulously. "Traveler, didn't you say that many geniuses fight to enroll here? Why does it look... a bit..."

Chen Feng smiled. "Ayaka, you don't need to spare their feelings. This Shrek Academy is indeed trash. If it weren't for that Intertwined Fate, I wouldn't be willing to come to this place."

Having read the original story, Chen Feng naturally knew that Shrek Academy wasn't all that impressive.

For starters, Shrek Academy only had a few Spirit Saint teachers, whereas the Heaven Dou Royal Academy had Spirit Douluo-level instructors holding down the fort.

As for the claim that graduates of Shrek Academy could become viscounts of the empire, that was nothing more than a gimmick.

The truth was that the vast majority of people couldn't graduate from Shrek Academy at all. Only a tiny fraction of geniuses made it through, and because they were already exceptionally strong, they naturally qualified for titles.

Therefore, this Shrek Academy was quite disgusting.

Chen Feng arrived at Shrek Academy to find a long line snaking out from the entrance.

He joined the back of the queue.

Just then, a young boy approached the table to register.

The old man said lazily, "The registration fee is ten Gold Soul Coins. Just put them in that box."

The boy's father hurriedly took out ten Gold Soul Coins and placed them into the box, which was crudely fashioned from a few wooden boards.

"Hold out your hand."

The boy did as he was told, extending his hand toward the old man. The old man pinched it twice, shook his head, and said, "Your age does not meet the requirements. You may leave."

The boy froze, turning to look at his father.

His father hurriedly offered a fawning smile. "Teacher, my son only just turned thirteen. Could you please make an exception?"

The old man said impatiently, "Do not hold up the people behind you. Are you unaware of the academy's rules? We only accept children under thirteen. Anyone over thirteen is rejected without exception. You may leave."

The boy's father asked, "Then, what about our registration fee..."

The old man said bluntly, "Once registered, no refunds."

Hearing this, Chen Feng found Shrek Academy even more repulsive.

Taking people's money without accepting their children—how was that any different from robbery?

When Chen Feng first arrived in this world, he had learned that the annual income of an ordinary villager did not even amount to a single Gold Soul Coin.

Ten Gold Soul Coins were, for an ordinary person, an absolute fortune.

Many people saved up enough money to send their children to school, yet upon arriving, the schools would not only refuse to accept their children as students, but they would also refuse to refund the tuition fees they had painstakingly saved.

If the family were wealthy, it wouldn't matter much.

But for an ordinary family, such a practice would likely ruin the child's entire life.

The boy's father could not help but rage, "This is clearly a scam! Refund our registration fee."

The old man glanced at him and said indifferently, "Dai Mubai, someone wants their registration fee back. Handle it."

A figure suddenly sprang up from the ground nearby, "You want your registration fee back? Fine. Beat me, and I'll refund it in full."

Dai Mubai didn't waste any words, directly channeling his soul power to release all three of his soul rings—two hundred-year rings and one thousand-year ring. Surging soul power created an invisible pressure in the air, and cold light flickered in his evil eyes as he looked at the father and son.

In the end, the father and son had no choice but to yield to the tyranny of Shrek Academy and accept their losses, heading back home.

Witnessing these scenes, Chen Feng couldn't help but feel disgusted.

At this moment, Kamisato Ayaka stood beside Chen Feng and said, "It seems that like teacher, like student; this Shrek Academy and Dai Mubai both enjoy bullying others with their power!"

As the eldest daughter of the Kamisato Clan in Inazuma, Kamisato Ayaka was always very compassionate toward the people of Inazuma, so seeing this scene before her naturally made her feel sick.

However, these were not her people, and she was no saint.

Naturally, she would not intervene.

After hearing this, Chen Feng nodded slightly and said, "Indeed. So, let's just grab that treasure chest and leave!"