Shrek Teachers and Students

In the evening, after finishing a day of calligraphy practice, Qin Yuan returned to his residence by carriage.

As he stepped off the carriage, his peripheral vision caught sight of a luxurious carriage, and his expression immediately changed. He quickly ducked back into his carriage, almost growling:

"Hurry! Let's go!!"

Upon receiving the order, Li Fu immediately prepared to whip the horses.

But it was too late.

"Young Master Qin Yuan, you're back."

A corner of the luxurious carriage's curtain was lifted, revealing a charming and beautiful face.

It was the wealthy merchant's wife, Liu Hui.

It's over... Qin Yuan felt utterly defeated.

With a stiff smile, he lifted the curtain and looked towards the wealthy merchant's wife, Liu Hui:

"Haha, yes, what a coincidence."

"Normally, at this hour, we would be enjoying dinner, but today is a bit special."

The wealthy merchant's wife, Liu Hui, curled her red lips: "My family has been invited by an Earl to attend a banquet.

You know, my husband is highly valued by the Earl.

There will be many distinguished figures at this banquet. You really should have returned earlier, then you could have used our family's spot to bring you along and get acquainted with one or two noble Barons or Viscounts. It would undoubtedly benefit you and your family immensely."

"That's truly a pity," Qin Yuan chuckled dryly.

"It's alright. If you wish, I can ask my husband to introduce you to nobles, but only Barons."

Liu Hui said with a sense of superiority:

"My husband has a good relationship with the Earl. Even though we are just merchants, a Baron would still give my husband face. You don't need to feel embarrassed."

"No, no need, Madam. Thank you for your kindness," Qin Yuan said with a sheepish smile.

"Then how about I introduce you to noble youths of similar age?"

At this moment, an even younger and prettier face pushed aside the mature one, staring intently at Qin Yuan.

It was Zhang Xuanxuan, Liu Hui's daughter.

"You know, I'm at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where noble youths are everywhere. I've met many people."

The young girl said with a giggle: "As long as you agree, I'll bring you into Heaven Dou Royal Academy and help you expand your network with quality connections."

"No, thank you," Qin Yuan shook his head and was about to lower the curtain to end this awkward conversation.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't close the curtain! Let me look a bit longer, uh, I mean, I can introduce you to connections even higher than an Earl!"

Seeing the handsome young man about to close the curtain, the girl hurriedly said:

"Today, I got to know a Duke's legitimate daughter through a noble friend!"

The girl revealed her trump card.

This did surprise Qin Yuan. For a merchant's daughter to be willing to associate with a Duke's legitimate daughter.

This Zhang Xuanxuan has quite the knack for social interaction... Qin Yuan silently assessed.

Seeing Qin Yuan pause his action of closing the curtain, Zhang Xuanxuan's beautiful eyes lit up, and she immediately said with a giggle:

"How about it? Tempted? As long as you accompany me shopping three times, I'll introduce you, okay?

Let me tell you, Miss Song Qingshuang is not someone you can just meet. She's a very proud person!"

"Song Qingshuang?" Qin Yuan was taken aback for a moment, then a strange expression appeared on his face.

If Song Qingshuang knew the introduction was for me, she would probably cut ties with you immediately.

"No, thank you." Qin Yuan refused again, closed the curtain, got out of the carriage, and returned to the courtyard.

"Hmph! I offered my kindness and you treated it like donkey liver and lungs! You'll regret this!"

Seeing her good intentions rejected multiple times, the girl pouted and closed the curtain, crossing her arms over her chest and puffing out her cheeks, remaining silent like a little hamster stuffed with food.

Seeing her daughter's reaction, the wealthy merchant's wife Liu Hui's beautiful face turned serious:

"Xuanxuan, you're going to marry into a noble family in the future. Your father and I do not approve of you being with Qin Yuan!"

"Mom, what are you talking about? I don't..."

Zhang Xuanxuan immediately stopped being angry, her face blushing shyly as she tried to retort. But looking at her mother's serious expression, her voice grew smaller and smaller.

Finally, she protested with a hint of dissatisfaction: "Why not? He's so good-looking."

The girl is infatuated.

"Be good. Your father and I won't harm you. It's all for your own good. Marrying into a noble family is your best option. Your father and I are paving the way for you."

Liu Hui said earnestly.

"I don't want to," Zhang Xuanxuan pouted.

"You stinky girl, what's so good about that Qin Yuan? He's just good-looking, isn't he? Besides a handsome face, what else does he have? In every aspect, he can't compare to our family!"

"I think he's good," Zhang Xuanxuan said.

"Fine, fine, fine. Then I'll have Qin Yuan pack his things and leave tomorrow, so he doesn't keep seducing you every day!"

Zhang Xuanxuan immediately got anxious: "Mom, I won't go find him then."

Liu Hui snorted, glancing at her own daughter.

Little brat, dealing with you is just like dealing with your dad.

Time flew by, and more than half a month passed.

Qin Yuan, whose Calligraphy Path had advanced to the third stage, did not go to the Calligraphy Saint Pavilion as usual. Instead, he headed to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

With only a little over half a year left until the Soul Master Tournament, he needed to prepare.

After all, the championship prize was three Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones.

Although he didn't need them and looked down on them, he could give them to those around him. Qian Renxue didn't need them, but Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing did.

Qian Renxue had already handled everything for him. He quickly completed the enrollment procedures and, under the identity of Ling Tian, became a student of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Next, he needed to obtain the qualification to participate.

However, he didn't have the leisure time to train, so he went directly to Yu Tianheng, wanting to be a vice-captain. He wouldn't have to manage anything.

Yu Tianheng's team was the main combat team of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Upon learning of Ling Tian's intention, Yu Tianheng's eyes instantly lit up.

The other team members were also extremely excited.

With Ling Tian joining their team, their chances of winning the Soul Master Tournament would instantly increase to over seventy percent!

They might even have a chance to fight against the Golden Generation of the Martial Soul Hall!

After all, a year ago, Ling Tian could defeat a level forty-nine Soul Ancestor. Now, he could probably deal with a Soul King.

"Ling Tian, tell me honestly, what level are you now? I'm level forty-two," Yu Tianheng asked.

Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "A little bit higher than you."

"As expected," Yu Tianheng showed an expression of "just as I thought."

A year ago, Ling Tian's Soul Power was two levels lower than his. A year later, the other party was already one or two levels higher than him.

It was truly enraging to compare oneself to others!

"Ling Tian, let's fight again. Let me see how big the gap between us is!" Yu Tianheng eagerly challenged Qin Yuan.

"I don't think that's necessary," Qin Yuan glanced at his own Soul Power Level of sixty-seven.

"No way!" Yu Tianheng's fighting spirit was high.

"Alright, I'll satisfy you," Qin Yuan shook his head helplessly.

Thus, Qin Yuan and Yu Tianheng headed to the arena area.

Don't know who spread the news, but soon the entire academy knew that Ling Tian was going to compete with Yu Tianheng.

The vast majority of students rushed over with excited expressions.

Among them were Song Qingshuang, Zhang Xuanxuan, and others.

Even the three deans were interested, wanting to see what kind of strength this mysterious Ling Tian possessed now.

At the same time, the teachers and students of Shrek, after more than half a month of rushing, finally arrived at the foot of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.