Zhu Zhuqing Enters the Scammer Academy

Zhu Zhuqing subconsciously looked toward the sound, only to see a couple's establishment named Rose Hotel ahead. In the lobby, a Soul Grand Master with a Blue Silver Grass martial soul was locked in a fierce battle with a Soul Elder possessing a White Tiger martial soul. A young girl wearing rabbit-ear headwear and a pair of twin sisters stood behind the two combatants, watching the fight.

Upon seeing the Soul Elder with the White Tiger martial soul, Zhu Zhuqing's pupils constricted instantly, and she bit her red lip with her pearly teeth. It's him.

At first glance, she recognized the other party's identity: her nominal fiancé, Dai Mubai. He was the scum who had once abandoned her, left her in an extremely dangerous situation, and run off to indulge in debauchery and linger among flowers.

The two had last met over three years ago, when she was at a critical juncture in breaking through to become a Soul Grand Master and was in seclusion to reach level twenty. Dai Mubai had already broken through to become a Soul Grand Master, and his soul power had reached level twenty-eight.

By the time she emerged from seclusion, she only learned from the servants that Dai Mubai had fled without saying a word.

Now, more than three years had passed. Her figure, appearance, and strength had all changed drastically; perhaps Dai Mubai could no longer recognize her.

However, she could recognize Dai Mubai. It wasn't just his martial soul, but also his appearance. Compared to three years ago, Dai Mubai had only grown much taller; his features hadn't changed much, especially that pair of double pupils, which were particularly eye-catching.

The battle between Dai Mubai and the Blue Silver Grass Soul Grand Master started fast and ended even faster.

From their conversation, Zhu Zhuqing learned that the Blue Silver Grass Soul Grand Master was the Tang San that Lan Si had mentioned, and the girl with the rabbit-ear headwear was the "old rabbit" Lan Si had spoken of. The reason for their dispute was actually just over a room.

"Hahaha, my White Tiger Vajra Transformation can maintain its transformation state for half an hour. During this half hour, my resistance to abnormal statuses, as well as my attack power, defense, and strength, will all double. With my level thirty-seven soul power and such amplification, your toxins aren't enough to harm me. Even if your soul skills are exquisite and your control-type martial soul is effective, you are ultimately no match for me. This is the absolute gap in strength."

"However, I said that regardless of who wins or loses today, I will yield this room to you. I think we will meet again soon. If anyone gives you trouble at Shrek Academy, just mention the name of the Evil-Eyed White Tiger, Dai Mubai."

As he spoke, Dai Mubai wrapped his arms around the twins and turned to walk out of the hotel.

After Tang San said a few words to Xiao Wu, the two also rented a large bed room and went inside.

Outside the Rose Hotel, Zhu Zhuqing saw this scene and couldn't help but knit her brows. While feeling disdain for Dai Mubai, she also felt no goodwill toward Tang San and Xiao Wu. She had to admit, they were quite open.

"Birds of a feather, indeed." Zhu Zhuqing gave a light huff, turned, and left in another direction. Tomorrow was the start of the Shrek Academy term, and before then, she had to conserve her energy.

On the other side, as Dai Mubai walked out of the Rose Hotel with the two beautiful twins, he noticed Zhu Zhuqing and stopped in his tracks, watching her delicate and charming figure fade into the distance.

"What's wrong, Young Master Dai?" One of the twin beauties, seeing Dai Mubai staring fixedly at Zhu Zhuqing, raised a slender hand to stroke his chest and asked coquettishly.

"Yeah, Young Master Dai, you can't be looking at the pot while eating from the bowl, or I won't pay you any mind." The other beauty was even bolder, reaching out to pinch his crotch.

Dai Mubai's body trembled, and he gave a violent shudder. Feeling a slight sting, a wave of lust immediately surged in his heart. He laughed loudly, "Haha, how could that be? Let's go, we'll go to another hotel. Tonight, this young master will cherish you both properly!"

As he spoke, Dai Mubai led the twins toward the hotel next door with his evil eyes. Before leaving, he took one last look at the departing Zhu Zhuqing, thinking to himself, My White Tiger martial soul actually resonated with that girl. Is it just an illusion?

The night passed without incident.

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly.

In a small mountain village south of Suotuo City.

A table had been set up at the village entrance. Li Yusong, a teacher at Shrek Academy, sat leisurely behind the table, humming a tune and sipping tea while waiting for students to register.

Perhaps because Lan Si had mentioned Shrek Academy to Zhu Zhuqing, she arrived earlier than in the original story. She wanted to see for herself what this "scam academy" Lan Si had described was really like.

The moment she arrived at Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing agreed with most of Lan Si's assessment.

One word: dilapidated. Extremely, utterly, and thoroughly dilapidated.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't consider herself someone who judged by appearances, but she had never seen such a broken-down academy—it was even more decrepit than the farmhouses in the Star Luo Empire.

Rather than an academy, it was more like a village—an extremely ruined village.

"Little girl, you're here to register, right? The registration fee is ten gold coins. Just put them in that box." Seeing Zhu Zhuqing approach, Li Yusong lazily put down his teapot and pointed.

Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained unchanged as she casually pulled ten gold coins from her Soul Tool and placed them into the box, which was nailed together from a few wooden planks.

"Extend your right hand."

Zhu Zhuqing frowned slightly, but still extended her snow-white palm as instructed. Li Yusong squeezed her wrist twice, looked at her with his cloudy old eyes, and said, "Release your martial soul and let me see."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded and released her Hell Spirit Cat martial soul. Pale purple soul power emanated from her body, and two century-old soul rings circled above and below her, releasing a brilliant and dazzling radiance.

The aura of the two century-old soul rings was clearly not weak. As soon as the martial soul possessed her, sharp, thorn-like cat claws extended from Zhu Zhuqing's fingers.

"A Soul Grand Master! The optimal soul ring configuration, and judging by this soul power fluctuation, it's clearly over level twenty-five." Seeing this, Li Yusong's eyes lit up instantly. His attitude underwent a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn compared to before, and he chuckled, "Hehe, congratulations. You meet our enrollment qualifications. Since your soul power is above level twenty-five, you are exempt from the second and third rounds. It's still early; someone will take you directly to the fourth round shortly."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded, said nothing more, and stood to the side.

Watching Zhu Zhuqing stand there coldly without saying a word from start to finish, Li Yusong couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Looks like another problem child. But then again, monsters are always full of surprises. Only our Shrek Academy can educate someone like her.

Not long after Zhu Zhuqing, another large group of people was attracted by the "fame" of Shrek Academy.

Arriving at the same time was Dai Mubai, acting as a thug.