Endless Bone Domain

"The headmaster is here."

Before Ning Rongrong could make sense of it, she saw Flender slowly walking toward them.

Everyone hurriedly returned to formation and stood properly in line.

Soon, Flender arrived at the platform before them. He first swept his gaze over Gu Yi and the others before speaking, "Mm, very good. This year, our academy has gained another five little monsters."

"I am Headmaster Flender. From now on, I will be the one guiding your cultivation."

"At this academy, my words are law. You only need to obey unconditionally."

"Ning Rongrong, Oscar, step forward!"

"Support-type Soul Masters are extremely vulnerable on the battlefield once no one is there to protect them. Therefore, running away is an essential skill for you!"

"Your first task today is to run twenty laps around the academy."

"Oscar! Lead the way."

Oscar nodded and looked at Ning Rongrong. "Follow me."

With that, he ran ahead, leading Ning Rongrong in the right direction.

"Yes!" Ning Rongrong replied.

She followed closely behind Oscar. Neither of them spoke as they kept running.

But before long, sweat had soaked Ning Rongrong's back, and exhaustion was written all over her pretty face. Such a long distance was already becoming too much for her.

"I have a big sausage!"

Oscar had been watching Ning Rongrong's condition the whole time. Seeing that she was about to collapse, he immediately offered her one of his big sausages.

"Eat it. My sausage can help you recover your stamina quickly."

Hearing that, Ning Rongrong gave it a disdainful glance.

"Eat your head!"

After saying that, Ning Rongrong used the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to accelerate and ran off.

"She's so beautiful~ Her temper's just a little fiery."

Watching Ning Rongrong's retreating figure, Oscar said dreamily.

But during the brief time he had stopped, Ning Rongrong had already vanished from sight.

"Zhuqing, I heard there's a Suotuo City nearby. Want to go take a look around together?"

There were no classes for the entire afternoon. In order to raise their affinity, Gu Yi planned to invite Zhu Zhuqing out shopping.

They said girls liked shopping the most. Gu Yi believed this would definitely improve Zhu Zhuqing's feelings toward him.

"Sure. I happen to need to buy some things too," Zhu Zhuqing agreed with a smile.

While being pursued, she had thrown away her luggage to lighten her burden. Now was the perfect time to buy some clothes and other necessities.

"But won't we be pressed for time? How far is Suotuo City from here?" Zhu Zhuqing asked with some concern.

Girls already took a long time shopping. Adding the travel time there and back, even with Soul Power enhancement, it would probably take quite a while, wouldn't it?

"Hmm..." Gu Yi fell into thought.

It was true that Suotuo City was some distance from Shrek Academy. Even using Soul Power enhancement, it would probably take around half an hour. A round trip would waste an entire hour.

There were only about four hours left until nightfall. He had to let Zhu Zhuqing shop to her heart's content.

Was there a faster way... Ah, got it!

"I have a way to reach Suotuo City quickly. The round trip would only take fifteen minutes, but..."

As he spoke, Gu Yi paused and looked at Zhu Zhuqing somewhat awkwardly.

"Really? But what?" A flicker of anticipation flashed through Zhu Zhuqing's eyes as she asked.

"I'd have to carry you there... You know I have a Flight Soul Bone, so we'd be much faster that way!"

"It's definitely not because I want to hold you!"

Afraid that Zhu Zhuqing might misunderstand, Gu Yi hurriedly explained.

"Alright..." Zhu Zhuqing nodded, her face flushed red.

At first, Zhu Zhuqing was still rather shy, but seeing Gu Yi's flustered attempt to explain himself, she felt that... perhaps she could accept it.

It wasn't like he had never held her before. If he held her one more time, it should... be fine, right?

"You agreed?" Gu Yi asked in surprise, then asked again.

He had only brought it up to test the waters. He had never expected Zhu Zhuqing to agree.

After all, how could the icy beauty from the original story, who had been so aloof, be someone so casual?

Yet now, something seemed to be different.

Zhu Zhuqing did not answer him. She merely blushed and nodded once more.

"Then... let's set off."

As he spoke, Gu Yi summoned Bone Wings, then swept Zhu Zhuqing into his arms by the waist and swiftly flew into the sky.

Zhu Zhuqing was a little nervous. Her pretty face rested against Gu Yi's chest, while her little heart pounded wildly.

She had thought she was already used to it, but unexpectedly, she was even more nervous now.

But suddenly, she heard a series of thumping sounds by her ear. Their rhythm was almost identical to her own heartbeat.

She looked up at the even more nervous Gu Yi and could not help secretly laughing.

Gu Yi was very handsome. Not only was his figure well-proportioned, but his face also looked as though it had been carved with a blade. His deep eyes were especially soul-stealing.

As she watched him, Zhu Zhuqing became somewhat entranced.

She was not someone who judged people by their looks, but Gu Yi's face seemed to possess some kind of magic that constantly drew her in.

"Ding! Congratulations, host. Zhu Zhuqing's favorability has reached 50%. Reward granted: Endless Bone Domain."

"Ding! Domain skill effect: Endless Bone Domain pulls targets into a special space formed from skeletons. Within the space, the target's Soul Power is suppressed by 50%. The skeletons within the space can be controlled freely by the host."

A domain! Her favorability rose again? How did it rise?

Listening to the system prompts in his mind, Gu Yi was quite surprised. He curiously lowered his head and glanced at Zhu Zhuqing.

For a moment, their eyes met, and they stared at each other.

But Zhu Zhuqing quickly shyly looked away, like a cat caught stealing food.

At the same time, Gu Yi's gaze was drawn to something else.

Mm! What a huge evil.

Gu Yi sighed inwardly, his eyes slipping beyond his control.

But before Gu Yi could make out the details, a pair of jade-like hands completely blocked his view.

Zhu Zhuqing's face was flushed red. She buried her pretty face deep in Gu Yi's chest, looking both adorable and ravishing, like a flower waiting to be picked.

"Pervert~"

Zhu Zhuqing's voice was tiny, barely louder than a mosquito's buzz.

Compared to disgust, what she felt now was more shyness and delight, along with a tiny bit of... anticipation.

Gu Yi's heart pounded wildly as he looked at Zhu Zhuqing's demure, womanly appearance.

That damned contrast!

Beauty was wonderful, but one must not become obsessed!

Gu Yi only looked twice before withdrawing his gaze. If he kept looking, he might make Zhu Zhuqing uncomfortable.

He decided to deeply etch that image from earlier into his mind and replay it from time to time.

Sure enough! Choosing Shrek Academy had been the right decision!

If he had not come to Shrek Academy, where would he find such an adorable Zhu Zhuqing? Where would he get to admire that scenery from earlier?

Original owner, why were you simping for Ning Rongrong? Wasn't Zhu Zhuqing far better?

Mm~ Very much so!

Ning Rongrong? Even dogs would not simp for her!