"Excuse me, you haven't paid yet."

The entire Shrek Academy team mobilized.

Six teachers, four students, and one graduate all arrived at the most luxurious Fuck Hotel in Suotuo City.

Lu Fan took the menu from the waiter: "Stir-fried baby bok choy, shredded potatoes with vinegar and chili... this one, and this one, and this one..."

One by one, Lu Fan called out the names of incredibly cheap dishes.

Zhao Wuji said with some dissatisfaction: "Xiao Fan, this isn't fun. It's not often we get that iron rooster Flender to lay an egg, and you go and do this."

The others also sighed and shook their heads at Lu Fan one after another.

Flender, standing to the side, was deeply moved.

He assumed Lu Fan was trying to save him money and was intentionally covering for him.

Flender felt a warmth in his heart and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: Xiao Fan is truly the student I am most proud of.

However, he still said aloud: "Xiao Fan, no need to be polite with me. No matter how much today's meal costs, I will pay the bill..."

Before Flender could finish his sentence, Lu Fan had already finished ordering.

"Everything I just read, I don't want. Everything else on the menu, I want."

"Understood, sir. Please wait a moment."

The waiter hurriedly took the menu and ran to the kitchen.

As for doubting whether the people in this private room could afford the bill?

What a joke.

Do you think being a waiter is a simple job?

Beyond needing a superior memory, one must be able to judge a guest's spending power simply by observing their demeanor. Only those who can do this are qualified to serve big shots.

Although this group with Flender didn't look particularly wealthy, one look told you they were definitely Soul Master lords, and their cultivation levels were not low either.

Not to mention Qin Ming, Lu Fan, and Dai Mubai.

The fabric of their clothes alone was enough to show that their status was extraordinary.

Especially Qin Ming.

The refined temperament revealed in his every gesture

was clearly something an ordinary person could never possess.

As for whether it could be faked?

Temperament is not something that can be faked.

It is a trait cultivated only through long-term exposure to a specific environment.

If they couldn't even discern that much, they might as well close the business and go bankrupt.

Soon, with the entire hotel operating at full capacity, dishes were brought out one after another.

Every dish, priced in Gold Soul Coins, was served continuously.

"Oh my, I watched Xiao Fan grow up. I've felt since he was little that this child would have a bright future and get things done."

"Mm, it really comes down to Brother Fan~"

The attitudes of the others had also undergone a earth-shattering change.

Lu Fan just smiled slightly.

Ignoring the murderous look in Flender's eyes, "Damn it, since it's already ordered, I must eat my money's worth today!"

Flender grabbed an entire roasted suckling pig and began to gnaw on it while shedding tears.

After everyone was wined and dined, Flender went off to pay the bill in misery.

There was still plenty of food left on the table, but Lu Fan didn't waste it; he asked for a stack of takeout boxes and packed up quite a few good things.

Taking advantage of the fact that Flender hadn't returned yet, Lu Fan waved at the group: "Hehe, I'm off. See you all tomorrow, bye-bye~"

With that, he jumped out the window, boarded a carriage that had been prepared in advance, and vanished rapidly from everyone's sight.

Although Lu Fan wasn't short on money, the thought of Flender returning with the takeout boxes to find a table that barely even had leftovers left on it, and the hilarious expression he would make, was just too good to pass up.

And the others, naturally, were happy to go along with it.

Of course I wouldn't stop them!

Flender returned carrying over a dozen takeout boxes.

Seeing the others constantly snickering at him, he had yet to realize the gravity of the situation.

When he entered the private room and saw the scene on the table, the takeout boxes in his hands slipped and fell to the floor.

He walked out of the room in disbelief and checked the room number.

After confirming it, he closed the door and opened it again, only to find the same scene; he turned red and glared at the others.

"What is the meaning of this?!"

His sharp eyes immediately noticed that Lu Fan had disappeared.

He let out a long howl toward the sky: "Lu Fan! From this moment on, you are an enemy of Shrek!!!"

"Hahahaha."

Seeing this, the others burst into hearty laughter.

Flender merely glared at them fiercely.

Flender spread his wings and flew away.

"Alright, let's head back too."

Just as the others were about to leave, the hotel manager stepped forward to block them: "Excuse me, guests, you haven't settled the bill yet."

"What?"

Teacher Zhao and the others looked at him in disbelief.

"That son of a bitch Flender, I'm not done with you!!!"

Teacher Zhao turned his head to look at Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai waved his hands repeatedly: "Teacher Zhao, I'd help with anything else, but this time I really can't!"

Even the wealthiest among them, Dai Mubai, had no solution.

How could they, a bunch of penniless bums who did nothing but slack off every day, possibly have a way to pay?

In the end, it was Qin Ming, who saw the embarrassment of the Shrek group, who stepped in.

"Teacher Zhao, let me handle it."

Qin Ming took out a gold card and handed it to the hotel manager with a pained expression.

This expense was no small sum even for him.

Seeing this, Teacher Zhao on the side was full of emotion: "Qin Ming, don't you worry, I, Old Zhao, will definitely snatch this money back from that guy Flender for you."

Returning to Flower Grass Village, Lu Fan distributed the takeout food to the neighbors, letting the villagers taste something good as well.

For this, the villagers praised Lu Fan endlessly.

Lu Fan then sought out Xiao Mei.

"Xiao Mei, since you've awakened your Martial Soul, it's time to think about which academy you should attend."

"Brother Xiao Fan, which school do you think I should go to?"

Xiao Mei wanted to hear Lu Fan's opinion.

Upon hearing this, Lu Fan told her what he had already planned: "I've thought about this, and I believe Plant Academy is the best place for you. You should give it some serious consideration."

Not hearing the answer she had hoped for, Xiao Mei's expression dimmed significantly.

She wanted to speak up, but Lu Fan beside her was too dazzling, making her shrink back and afraid to voice her true thoughts.

She could only nod: "I'll listen to Brother Xiao Fan."

"Mm, with the help of a high-level academy, the quality of the Spirit Rings you obtain in the future will be much better."

After discussing a few more precautions with Xiao Mei, Lu Fan did not linger and left directly.

Watching Lu Fan's retreating back, a trace of desolation flashed in Xiao Mei's eyes.

Lu Fan merely regarded her as a neighbor's little sister and a promising junior.

The maiden had intentions, but the youth was clearly indifferent.

However, the love in the young girl's heart would not dissipate because of this.

One should not meet someone too stunning in their youth, otherwise, they will be trapped by them for a lifetime.

Clearly, she would never meet anyone better or more outstanding than Lu Fan in her future.

Of course, even if it were someone else, it would be difficult for Lu Fan to develop those kinds of feelings.

Because his focus at this moment was not on such matters.

What he wanted most right now were only Immortal Herbs.

But perhaps, it was also because the person just wasn't right.