Wang Dong'er's Approval, Obtaining Tang Wulin!

Da Ming brought Wang Dong'er back up to the thousands-of-meters-high Shrek Academy, then walked with steady strides back into the Confinement Room. He walked up to Zhang Yang and placed the bag filled with Gold Soul Coins onto the table.

"This is ten thousand Gold Soul Coins."

"Release the person!"

Zhang Yang picked up the bag and weighed it expressionlessly. Only after confirming it was correct did he nod.

"Wait."

Having said that, he turned and walked toward the heavy metal door.

"Click—"

The door slowly opened once more.

Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo, Xuan Zi, and Er Ming all looked over in unison.

"Elder Xuan! It must be someone from the Academy!"

Qian Duoduo's face was full of hope.

Only Er Ming, upon seeing that corner of cyan robe belonging to Da Ming, felt his heart bloom with joy.

"Haha! I knew it!"

"Big Brother is truly the most reliable!"

Zhang Yang walked into the Confinement Room, his gaze sweeping over the group before finally landing on Er Ming.

"You can go."

Hearing this, Er Ming sprang up from the ground, brushed the dust off his backside, and looked absolutely triumphant.

He walked up to Qian Duoduo's cell, a mocking curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.

Then, in front of everyone, he extended his thumb, slowly turned it, and pointed it downward.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk."

"You just keep staying here and reflect on yourself!"

After saying this, Er Ming didn't even look at Qian Duoduo's face, which had turned the color of a pig's liver, and swaggered out behind Zhang Yang.

As soon as they stepped outside, Er Ming gave Da Ming a bear hug.

"Big Brother! I knew you could do it!"

"Oh right, Big Brother, did you find a place to stay?"

Da Ming nodded.

"Mm, it's already been settled. Let's head back."

The three of them gathered together, preparing to leave Shrek Academy.

Just then.

"Wait a moment."

A gentle female voice came from not far away.

The three stopped in their tracks and looked back to see Shen Yi walking toward them with a smile.

Shen Yi's gaze bypassed Da Ming and Er Ming, landing directly on Wang Dong'er's delicate little face.

"I was just planning to go find you."

"You are Wang Dong'er, aren't you?"

Wang Dong'er was stunned for a moment and subconsciously nodded.

"I am."

Originally, she had intended to use the alias "Wang Dong" and disguise herself as a boy to sneak into the Academy.

But after the series of farces that had just occurred, her identity could naturally no longer be hidden.

Since she had already been seen through, there was no need to keep covering it up.

"That's good."

Shen Yi smiled and took a silver metal ring out of her storage ring, handing it to Wang Dong'er.

"This is your enrollment gift package. Take it."

"Enrollment gift package?"

Wang Dong'er took the metal ring with a curious expression.

"I get one of these too?"

Shen Yi nodded and explained:

"Of course, every new student who successfully passes the assessment and enters Shrek Academy receives an enrollment gift package like this."

Having said that, she paused slightly, glanced at Da Ming and Er Ming—whose expressions were still somewhat unpleasant—and added with a meaningful tone:

"Although the two of you had a somewhat... unpleasant encounter with Elder Cai not long ago."

"However, business is business."

"As students of the academy, the benefits and treatment you are entitled to will not be lacking in the slightest."

Hearing this, the expressions of Da Ming and Er Ming softened slightly.

Although this academy had perversely strict rules, its style of doing things was at least magnanimous.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Wang Dong'er thanked her politely.

Da Ming and Er Ming also leaned in, feeling rather curious.

"What kind of good things are in this gift package?"

Er Ming couldn't help but ask.

Shen Yi smiled mysteriously:

"You can open it and see once you return."

"There are detailed instructions for the items inside."

After saying this, Shen Yi turned and left.

In a city near the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Forest, there was a somewhat old but reasonably spacious small courtyard.

This was the new home Da Ming had rented.

Although it couldn't compare to the comfort of the Star Dou Forest, it was at least a place to stay.

The three of them sat around a stone table in the courtyard.

"Quick, quick, open it and let's see!"

Er Ming had long been impatient, urging Wang Dong'er to open the storage Soul Tool.

Wang Dong'er complied and injected her soul power.

Hum--

A flash of silver light.

Several items appeared out of thin air on the stone table.

Three sets of well-crafted school uniforms.

Two exquisite little jade bottles.

A heavy bag of Gold Soul Coins.

And...

A pitch-black, rock-hard Black Steamed Bun.

Seeing that Black Steamed Bun, Er Ming's brows furrowed instantly, his face showing undisguised disgust.

"What the hell is this?"

Er Ming picked up the Black Steamed Bun and weighed it in his hand; it was as hard as a stone.

"Is this academy trying to disgust us on purpose?"

"Trying to fob us off with this kind of thing?"

"A white flour bun would have been fine, but this pitch-black thing is off-putting just to look at!"

However, Da Ming, who had been silent until now, narrowed his eyes slightly.

The moment the Black Steamed Bun was taken out, he seemed to sense an extremely faint yet highly peculiar aura.

"Second Brother, don't be so quick to jump to conclusions."

Da Ming said in a deep voice.

"Feel that bun carefully."

"Hmm?"

Er Ming looked at his big brother with some confusion, picked up the Black Steamed Bun again, and sensed it thoroughly.

Er Ming's expression shifted from initial disgust to shock.

"What the--?!"

Er Ming exclaimed.

"This... this... inside this..."

"Such immense Bloodline Power!"

The Bloodline Power contained within this inconspicuous Black Steamed Bun was actually concentrated to such a degree!

"Quick, look at the instruction manual!"

Wang Dong'er was also startled by Er Ming's reaction, so she hurriedly picked up the note and began to read.

"Mystic Water Pill..."

"Soul Ascension Pill..."

"Black Steamed Bun... made from Deep Sea Demon Whale Meat..."

As Wang Dong'er's crisp voice echoed through the courtyard, the expressions on the three of them became increasingly colorful.

The courtyard fell into silence once she finished reading the last line.

A long while passed.

"Gulp—"

Er Ming swallowed hard, his eyes fixed and unblinking as he stared at the pile of items on the table.

"This... this school..."

"Is it actually giving out such good things?"

"They're even handing out Deep Sea Demon Whale Meat to students?"

"This is just too damn extravagant!"

Da Ming also took a deep breath, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

Originally, he had been filled with resentment toward this academy that had tricked him so thoroughly.

But now, looking at these tangible benefits, the resentment in his heart had inexplicably dissipated quite a bit.

To be able to afford such a display to cultivate students, the foundation of this academy was likely far deeper than they had imagined.

"It seems..."

Da Ming looked at Wang Dong'er and said slowly.

"Sending you here to attend school might have been the right decision."

"Quick, Xiao Qi, eat this one first, then eat that one after!"

Excitement sparkled in Wang Dong'er's eyes; she was starting to look forward to attending Shrek Academy tomorrow.

Meanwhile, in the Dean's office.

The system's notification chime rang in Lin Feng's mind once again.

[Ding!]

[Key figure Da Ming's recognition of Shrek Academy as a Monster Academy has increased!]

[Reward: Special Teacher—Level 99 Limit Douluo Bei Xin (Long Yeyue's husband)!]

[Key figure Er Ming's recognition of Shrek Academy as a Monster Academy has increased!]

[Reward: Full set of Fire-attribute Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones]

[Key figure Wang Dong'er's recognition of Shrek Academy as a Monster Academy has increased!]

[Reward: Special Student—Tang Wulin (Freshman Shrek Academy version)]

Hearing this series of reward notifications, the corners of Lin Feng's mouth curled upward slightly.