Shrek Academy

Seeing Su Ming hand over a letter, the middle-aged man accepted it with a puzzled expression.

Flender took the letter but didn't open it. He merely scanned it with his spiritual power. Upon seeing the contents, he suddenly stood up.

He opened the letter. It contained only eight words. After reading them, Flender looked at Su Ming with a shocked expression.

"Kid, what's your name? Tell me quickly, where is Xiao Gang?"

Su Ming looked at the anxious Flender with a smile, then glanced at the Gold Soul Coins, and replied unhurriedly.

"Dean Flender, are 100 Gold Soul Coins enough for now?"

"Enough, enough, quickly tell me where Xiao Gang is."

"Allow me to introduce myself first. My name is Su Ming, from Saint Soul Village. My martial soul is Cloud, with Innate Level 6 Soul Power."

"I've come to find you with no other purpose than to join Shrek Academy. After all, you are one of the renowned Golden Iron Triangle on the continent, Four-Eyed Cat Owl Flender."

Hearing the Golden Iron Triangle, Flender said proudly.

"Yo, you still know about the Golden Iron Triangle. It seems you've been studying diligently. It's been almost ten years, and people still remember the great fame we, the Golden Iron Triangle, carved out on the Douluo Continent."

Su Ming looked at Flender's proud expression.

"Indeed, indeed. I know a few things about Martial Soul Fusion Skills through my research, but a three-in-one Martial Soul Fusion Skill like yours, the Golden Iron Triangle, is unique on the entire continent."

"Alright, alright, stop praising me. Hurry up and tell me where Xiao Gang is?"

Flender felt quite pleased by the praise.

"Master is in Nuoding City, Fasnuo Province. He's a teacher at Nuoding City Primary Academy, which is also where I study. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known."

Hearing the address, Flender was satisfied and looked at Su Ming with a smile.

"Your name is Su Ming, right? Although Shrek Academy's enrollment principle has always been to recruit monsters."

At this point, Flender raised his head, his face full of confidence.

"Your martial soul, Cloud, and Innate Level 6 Soul Power are technically not qualified. However, since you've told me Xiao Gang's exact location, I'll make an exception for you."

After a while, Flender didn't hear Su Ming's reply and looked down at him.

At this moment, Su Ming was looking at Flender as if he were an idiot. The look in his eyes made Flender furious.

"Hey, what's with that look, kid? Don't you want to join Shrek Academy?"

Seeing that Flender was getting a little angry, Su Ming replied seriously.

"Dean Flender, let's not brag. I learned about Shrek's current situation when I arrived. I will definitely join, but can you tell me the truth?"

"Technically, as a Soul Sage and a member of the renowned Golden Iron Triangle, you should have enough reputation and money to develop the academy."

"But Shrek Academy now is like a small village with only two or three students. How is it like a prestigious academy?"

Flender looked embarrassed upon hearing this.

"Well, let's not talk about these things for now. I'll take you to the academy to meet the teachers and classmates. We can discuss the school's development later."

He then summoned his martial soul, the Four-Eyed Cat Owl, grabbed Su Ming, and flew towards Shrek Academy.

Flender's Four-Eyed Cat Owl martial soul was indeed that of a fierce bird. With his strength as a Soul Sage, his flight speed was quite fast. Although he had to use his soul power to protect Su Ming in his arms, he reached the academy in less than 20 minutes at full speed.

The two arrived at the entrance of Shrek Academy and walked in. Su Ming looked around as they walked. Although it was a rural academy, it had a strong pastoral charm.

They reached the central platform of the academy. Flender went up and knocked on a somewhat broken bell. The bell rang, and soon, three figures ran towards them.

Seeing the three standing in a line looking at Flender, Su Ming also stood beside them.

Seeing that all the students were present and lined up, Flender nodded with satisfaction.

"Alright, everyone is here. I have something to announce." Flender walked to the front of the four students, his gaze sweeping over them sternly.

"This is our new student for this year." Flender said, pointing to Su Ming.

Everyone looked at Su Ming in unison. Su Ming nodded slightly.

"There are three days until formal classes begin. You can get to know each other during these days. I'll be leaving now. Oh, right, Oscar, you'll share a room with Su Ming."

"Yes, Dean."

As soon as he finished speaking, Flender summoned his wings and flew away as if he had something urgent to attend to.

Seeing the Dean fly away, the four looked at each other, the atmosphere a bit awkward, as they were all young children.

Su Ming broke the silence and began to introduce himself, even though he already knew who they were from their appearances.

"My name is Su Ming, my martial soul is Cloud, I am 8 years old this year, and I am a Level 16, First Ring Soul Master."

Next, the other three introduced themselves. The slightly older golden-haired youth spoke first.

"My name is Dai Mubai, my martial soul is Evil-Eyed White Tiger, Level 19 Soul Master."

"I'm older than you and have higher soul power. You can call me Mubai or Boss Dai."

Next, a young boy with delicate features, fair skin, and a clean, handsome face appeared. Su Ming immediately knew who it was, as Oscar was described as handsome from a young age in the original novel.

"My name is Oscar, my martial soul is Sausage, Level 17 Soul Master. You can call me Xiao Ao. Would you like a sausage?"

Su Ming also wanted to try the sausage from a food-type martial soul, which had Innate Full Soul Power.

"Alright, bring it on."

As if afraid Su Ming would go back on his word, Oscar quickly unleashed his first Soul Skill.

"I've got a big sausage."

As soon as he spoke, a sausage appeared in Oscar's hand.

"Pfft hahaha!"

Dai Mubai and a little fat guy with red hair burst into laughter, clutching their stomachs.

"Xiao Ao, your soul chant is too funny. Even though I've heard it many times and your Soul Power skill is really useful, I can't help but laugh every time you use it."

"Exactly, exactly."

Hearing their laughter, Oscar's face immediately contorted into a bitter expression. He prepared to retract the sausage he was about to hand to Su Ming.

Seeing this, how could Su Ming let him? He snatched it over and stuffed it into his mouth.

The two who were laughing heartily immediately stopped, looking at Su Ming in disbelief.

Su Ming swallowed the sausage, injecting Soul Power into the Creation Furnace while feeling the sausage's Soul Power recovery speed. It was quite good.

He then looked at the little fat guy with red hair.

"Your turn."

"Ah, oh!"

"My name is Ma Hongjun, my Martial Soul is the Evil Fire Phoenix, a level 16, first-ring Soul Master. You can just call me Fatty."

"Alright, since we've introduced ourselves and gotten to know each other, let's head to the dorms to chat. I'll also sort out my living arrangements."

"Sure, the Dean just said you'd be rooming with Oscar. Let's go."

The four quickly arrived at the room. Su Ming put down his luggage, and the four began to chat.

Su Ming asked Dai Mubai with a face full of curiosity.

I know. If I don't resolve the struggle for the Imperial Throne and the Martial Soul Fusion Skill for you, how can you be a beast of burden in my sect?

"Brother Mu Bai, looking at your Evil-Eyed White Tiger Martial Soul, you must be a member of the Star Luo imperial family, right? Why are you here?"

Seeing Ma Hongjun and Oscar looking curious as well, Dai Mubai explained with a wry smile.

"There's nothing to hide about this. You'll find out sooner or later, so I'll tell you in advance."

"This is related to our Star Luo Imperial Throne."