Setting Off for Shrek

Tang San thought they were watching Qian Yu absorb a 5,000-year purple Spirit Ring; in reality, it was Divine Eye devouring the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's Spirit Ring.

Moreover, Qian Yu used Spirit Simulation to make Tang San and Yu Xiaogang believe he was suffering greatly during the absorption.

It seemed as though his body might explode at any moment.

Tang San desperately wanted to step forward and finish Qian Yu, but Xiao Wu's Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast instincts told her something was very strange.

Xiao Wu pulled Tang San and shook her head, signaling him not to act impulsively.

"Xiao Wu, you haven't fallen for that guy already, have you?" Tang San couldn't help but roar at Xiao Wu.

"Third Brother, I haven't," Xiao Wu said, on the verge of tears from grievance.

Tang San felt he had gone too far. For some reason, today he only felt stifled. First, his Spirit Ring was snatched, then his Spirit Bone was snatched. The gamble he was so proud of was also lost to the Qian Yu before him, and he had even lost his exclusive property, Xiao Wu, to this person.

Tang San wanted to erupt in anger, but looking at the wronged Xiao Wu, he ultimately held back.

Yu Xiaogang neither encouraged nor stopped him. In his heart, he vaguely hoped Qian Yu could succeed, even though his theories told him it was almost impossible.

Qian Yu used his spirit sense to observe everyone's expressions. Fortunately, no one made any excessive moves, otherwise, they would have faced Qian Yu's dark gun barrel.

"Hoo."

Half an hour later, Divine Eye finished absorbing the 5,000-year Spirit Ring and all its essence. Qian Yu pretended to still be absorbing.

The simulation disappeared.

Divine Eye began to return the benefits.

"Current Soul Power: Level 35."

"First Spirit Ring: Yellow (846 years), 2x return of maximum lifespan. Current maximum: 100,000 years."

"Second Spirit Ring: Purple (1528 years), 2x return of maximum lifespan. Current maximum: 100,000 years."

"Third Spirit Ring: Purple (3400 years), 2x return of maximum lifespan. Current maximum: 100,000 years."

"Third Spirit Skill - Metal Storm: Bullets fired carry terrifying blades with armor-piercing effects. Martial Soul form: AK47."

"Kid, how's this Divine Eye of mine?"

After returning the benefits, Divine Eye bared its teeth at Qian Yu.

It was clear that it had also benefited greatly. It just didn't know when it could reach 4x returns.

"Hoo."

Hearing Divine Eye's miraculous returns, Qian Yu felt he had struck it rich.

Not only did his Spirit Ring's lifespan increase, but his Soul Power also rose by 5 levels. Even more magical was the Martial Soul form of his third Spirit Skill – AK47, a man's favorite.

Qian Yu's original resentment towards Divine Eye gradually lessened.

Qian Yu thanked Divine Eye earnestly, "Thank you, Divine Eye."

"Oh, stop it, it's so cheesy."

Divine Eye animatedly jumped, as if genuinely finding it cheesy.

After finishing all this, Qian Yu originally intended to withdraw his consciousness and return to Nuoding Academy with Xiao Wu and the others.

Just then, Tang San's rotten luck began to erupt again.

"Look quickly, what is that?" Tang San exclaimed.

Sunlight pierced through the large trees and shone into the body of the quiet Terrorclaw Bear. On its right hand, something was gleaming with golden light.

"It's a Spirit Bone," Xiao Wu also exclaimed, covering her mouth in surprise.

Yu Xiaogang was even more astonished and rushed forward to retrieve the Spirit Bone.

It was evident that Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and Xiao Wu were all being cautious, afraid of alerting Qian Yu.

It was a small finger bone.

Unlike a torso bone or an arm bone, it wasn't as obvious. If not for the sunlight, it wouldn't have been so easy to find.

"Teacher, give it to me," Tang San said to Yu Xiaogang.

"Mm, Little San, I was planning to give this to you anyway," Yu Xiaogang reluctantly handed it to Tang San.

Just as Tang San's dream was about to come true, Qian Yu withdrew his simulation, stood up directly, and shouted loudly:

"Wait. This is the spirit beast I hunted, isn't it?"

He couldn't let them succeed. Saying this, he quickly arrived before Yu Xiaogang, spread his hand, and the Martial Soul Desert Eagle appeared in his grasp. The dark muzzle was aimed at Yu Xiaogang's head.

Seeing Qian Yu suddenly appear, Yu Xiaogang felt as if he had seen a ghost: "He actually succeeded in absorbing it. That was a 5,000-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear!"

Yu Xiaogang was greatly shocked.

Yu Xiaogang was speechless, thinking, "Can you please not point that thing at my head? It's putting a lot of pressure on me."

Tang San still wanted to say something, but thinking of Qian Yu's terrifying strength and his recent ability to absorb a Spirit Ring beyond his level, Tang San chickened out. Moreover, Qian Yu had the truth on his side.

Qian Yu rotated the muzzle to point at Tang San. Tang San held back for a long time but dared not utter a word of refusal. He could only let out a muffled "Hmph."

Thus, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear slowly fell into Qian Yu's hands.

The finger bone felt as warm and soft as jade in his hand; Qian Yu felt it was a perfect match for his third Spirit Ring.

"Divine Eye, why didn't you detect the Spirit Bone this time?" Qian Yu asked, diverting his attention to the Divine Eye.

"Uh, I was busy absorbing the Spirit Ring and Spirit Power, I forgot about such a tiny thing," the Divine Eye replied nonchalantly.

Qian Yu was speechless; he had nearly missed a treasure trove.

With everything settled, Qian Yu planned to return to Nuoding Academy with Xiao Wu and the others. On the journey back, Tang San was still forcibly arranged by Yu Xiaogang to absorb that 600-year-old Lone Bamboo as his second Spirit Ring.

At Nuoding Academy, it was easy for the 12-year-old, level 30 Spirit Elder Qian Yu to enroll. Using his financial influence, he forcibly moved Xiao Wu out of Dorm 7 to take care of his daily life.

Xiao Wu had no choice; this was the wager from Tang San's bet.

Just like that, Xiao Wu stayed by Qian Yu's side. In the blink of an eye, three years passed. Qian Yu would tease Tang San from time to time and then find opportunities to beat him up. Tang San then mysteriously disappeared for a period of time.

The Divine Eye lived very comfortably. With Xiao Wu right beside Qian Yu, the Divine Eye absorbed her 100,000-year origin day and night.

The 100,000-year origin was indeed terrifying; the Divine Eye had only absorbed a small portion after three years.

Three years later, the Divine Eye recovered to the second stage—the 3x return stage—and Qian Yu's Spirit Ring age broke through once again.

"Refreshing! Hehehe, this Divine Eye has finally advanced to the second stage: triple returns."

The Divine Eye said excitedly to Qian Yu.

First Spirit Ring: Purple (1,269 years), 3x return of maximum age. Current maximum: 100,000 years.

Second Spirit Ring: Purple (2,292 years), 3x return of maximum age. Current maximum: 100,000 years.

Third Spirit Ring: Purple (5,100 years), 3x return of maximum age. Current maximum: 100,000 years.

As for the Spirit Bone, Qian Yu chose to absorb the Dark Gold Right Claw, gaining the spirit skill—Sky-Ripping Claw. At last, he finally possessed melee combat capabilities.

As for the Torso Bone, Qian Yu felt its age was too low, so he threw it to the Divine Eye to absorb and devour.

In terms of Spirit Power, he had reached an astonishing level 39, and all his Spirit Rings were purple.

However, to avoid attracting attention, every time Qian Yu used a spirit skill, he would pair it with his second martial soul's skill, Spirit Simulation, to make his first Spirit Ring appear yellow.

As for Tang San and Xiao Wu, due to Qian Yu's interference, both were only at level 25, significantly lower than the level 29 they reached in the original story.

Tang San's slow cultivation made Yu Xiaogang incredibly furious. He believed Tang San was wasting his cultivation on women and kept increasing his tasks, making the already scarce time Tang San and Xiao Wu spent together even rarer.

At this moment, Tang San and Xiao Wu were like a pair of star-crossed lovers; clearly very close, yet actually very far apart.

Over these years, Yu Xiaogang had also tried to use his pathetic personal charm to influence Qian Yu, attempting to take him as a disciple. But who was Qian Yu? It was only due to his own kindness that he hadn't killed Yu Xiaogang yet.

He completely ignored Yu Xiaogang.

Things couldn't go on like this forever, so in the year Tang San and Xiao Wu turned 12, Yu Xiaogang decided to have Tang San take Xiao Wu to Shrek Academy to find his good brother, Flender.

He didn't believe that once they reached Shrek Academy, with his good brother Flender—a level 78 Spirit Saint—they wouldn't be able to subdue a mere little Spirit Elder like Qian Yu.

"Qian Yu, I'll just wait for you to kneel before me and beg to be my disciple," Yu Xiaogang dreamed happily.

Qian Yu did not oppose Yu Xiaogang's proposal. After all, following Tang San and Xiao Wu meant Spirit Rings, Spirit Bones, Spirit Power, and Tang San's mysterious, dog-shit luck.

In Suotuo City, on a scorching afternoon, Qian Yu, having traveled continuously, brought Xiao Wu and the accompanying Tang San into the only hotel in the city—the Rose Hotel—to check in.

Just then, a young man with yellow hair, accompanied by two seductive beauties, shouted angrily at the front desk: "Are you new here? Don't you know you're always supposed to keep a room for me?"

Immediately, his gaze shifted toward Qian Yu and the others who were currently checking in.