But the black-haired boy who had just enrolled using the Shrek Token stirred a ripple of genuine curiosity in Mu En's otherwise still-as-a-well state of mind.
The first thing that drew his attention was the boy's spiritual power, which was wildly out of proportion to his cultivation.
At Mu En's level, he didn't need to probe deliberately. Through his nearly instinctive perception of life and the resonance of spiritual power, he could sense that Huo Yuhao's spiritual power was dense and pure.
Its overall quantity wasn't great, but its "quality" and "degree of control" had reached a level of refinement approaching that of a Soul Elder, if not higher!
For a thirteen-level Soul Master who had only just obtained his First Soul Ring, this was simply inconceivable.
Perhaps it could be attributed to his Martial Soul being a rare Spirit Attribute Martial Soul, but even so, the "precocity" and "purity" of his spiritual power far surpassed that of every Spirit Attribute Soul Master Mu En knew at the same stage.
Yet what truly left Mu En unable to "see through him," and even stirred a trace of "disbelief," wasn't this unusually powerful spiritual strength. It was the distinctive aura surrounding the boy—faint and elusive, yet unmistakably real.
It was a kind of... "unity between heaven and man."
It wasn't imitation, nor was it deliberately cultivated. It was more as if the boy himself naturally resonated in harmony with the surrounding energy of heaven and earth, the breathing of plants, and the shifting of light and shadow.
As he walked, the slight touch of his feet against the ground, the rhythm of his breathing, even the movement of his gaze—all seemed to subtly accord with their surroundings, forming a seamless whole without the slightest discord or resistance.
"Unity between heaven and man."
This was a profound state that Soul Masters usually only began to touch upon after breaking through level ninety-five and becoming Super Douluos, as they gained a deep understanding of the connection between their Martial Souls and the laws of heaven and earth!
It was an important sign that a Soul Master was shifting from "wielding power" to "comprehending the laws."
But this boy was only level thirteen!
How could a novice who had just crossed the threshold into the world of Soul Masters possess such a clear, such natural aura of "unity between heaven and man"?
Even the faintest hint of its embryonic form was enough to upend all common sense!
This aura didn't stem from powerful Soul Power or fluctuations in spiritual power. It was more like an outward expression of the very essence of his life and the nature of his soul—a kind of "natural resonance with the Dao."
It was precisely this aura, like a thin veil of mist, that shrouded the boy. Even Mu En's eyes, which could see through countless illusions, found him somewhat "obscured," unable to grasp his full nature at a glance.
"Shrek Token... abnormal spiritual power... and this... aura of unity between heaven and man..."
Mu En's thoughts turned briefly. "It seems the academy has gained a truly interesting little fellow this year. I just wonder whether this 'strangeness' will be a blessing or a curse..."
He took no action. He simply closed his eyes again and returned to his drowsy appearance, as if that brief glance had been nothing more than a coincidence.
Shrek Academy embraced all kinds of people and had never rejected a genius or eccentric with potential.
As long as the boy posed no threat to the academy, Mu En was happy to watch and wait.
Perhaps this strange boy could stir up something different in this gathering place of monsters?
Inside the dormitory building.
The corridors were spacious and bright, the floors gleaming. Closed doors lined both sides, each bearing a number plate.
The air carried a mixture of fresh wood, paint, and a faint disinfectant smell, showing that the place had just been renovated and cleaned.
Huo Yuhao walked at an even pace, his gaze passing over the door numbers: 102, 104, 106...
Soon, he arrived in front of Dormitory 108.
According to Wang Teng's memories, this was supposed to be the starting point where his fate became intertwined with that princess of the Tang family, "Wang Dong."
He didn't break stride. But as he passed the partly open door of Dormitory 108, he glanced inside with effortless casualness, like a curious freshman walking by.
The dormitory had simple, standard furnishings: two single beds against the walls, two wardrobes, two desks, and a window.
At that moment, the bed near the window had already been made, with plain but clearly good-quality sheets and bedding laid out on it.
A boy sat on the edge of the bed, his back to the door. He seemed to be lost in thought or resting.
The boy looked about twelve or thirteen, with a sturdier build than Huo Yuhao's. He wore a light blue outfit made from fine fabric and tailored to fit. Delicate dark embroidery adorned the collar and cuffs, making it clear he came from a distinguished background.
From the side, Huo Yuhao could see the boy's handsome profile, refined yet carrying a hint of heroism. He had a straight nose and the composed air that naturally came from a life of privilege.
Among ordinary people, he would unquestionably have been considered a "handsome young man."
The instant Huo Yuhao caught sight of him, his Spirit Detection had already swept over the boy without a sound.
The fluctuations of level twenty-four Soul Power were clear as day.
Reaching the Soul Grandmaster level at that age already made him a rare talent among Soul Masters, one in a hundred.
Judging by his clothes and bearing, he was most likely a scion of some powerful clan or sect, someone they were carefully cultivating.
He isn't "Wang Dong."
Huo Yuhao immediately reached a conclusion.
Though the "Wang Dong" in Wang Teng's memories should have been about the same age, the description of her appearance didn't match this handsome, refined boy.
More importantly, those memories said Dormitory 108 housed only "Huo Yuhao" and "Wang Dong," with no detailed mention of a third person.
Did I get admitted through the Shrek Token early and receive my dorm assignment before "Wang Dong," causing her to be assigned to another dormitory?
Or... because this boy is here, was "Wang Dong" never assigned to Dormitory 108 at all?
Huo Yuyao's thoughts raced. Or could this boy himself be a "variable"?
Wang Teng's memories contain nothing about him in the "original plot."
Is he an ordinary talented student who appeared here by chance, the result of the butterfly effect caused by my rebirth?
Or... is he, like me, not an "original inhabitant"?
For instance, could he be someone from beyond this world who knows the plot, like Wang Teng? Or even... another kind of "transmigrator" or "reborn person"?
At the thought, Huo Yuhao's eyes suddenly turned cold for an instant.
One Wang Teng had already been enough of a surprise. If more "outsiders" like him interfered in this world, which Tang San viewed as a chessboard, the situation would become far more complicated and unpredictable. His path of revenge would be fraught with countless more variables.
Huo Yuhao's expression remained unchanged, as though he had merely glanced inside and lost interest.
Without slowing, he passed Dormitory 108 and continued deeper down the corridor toward his own Dormitory 110.
But in his heart, he had already marked the unfamiliar, handsome boy in Dormitory 108 as a "suspicious object" to keep his distance from and observe in secret.
Until he understood the boy's background, he wouldn't approach him lightly, much less let him disrupt his plans.
"Whether you're an accidental variable or an intruder who came here on purpose..."
Huo Yuhao tightened his grip on the Dormitory 110 key. The cold metal against his palm kept him clearheaded. "As long as you don't block my path or cross my bottom line, we can leave each other in peace. Otherwise..."
A cold glint flashed briefly in his eyes.
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