Wait, Why Are You Wearing Xiao Wu's Clothes?

"Wait—!"

A flash of crimson streaked across the sky before plunging down and landing squarely in Jiang Yi's path.

"Hm?"

Jiang Yi stopped and looked at the woman who had suddenly appeared before him.

She was a young woman nearing twenty, dressed in the blood-red uniform of an Inner Academy disciple. Her fiery red hair stirred in the breeze like a blazing flame.

After landing, the red-clad woman folded away the gorgeous pair of phoenix wings on her back, revealing her stunning figure.

The first thing to catch the eye was the breathtaking swell of her breasts. Yet her waist was slender, flaring out again only at the curve of her hips.

As the ancients said: big breasts, big butt!

Ma Xiaotao?

Jiang Yi mused to himself.

With that unmistakable Phoenix Flame, there was practically no chance of mistaking her.

Had she really followed the scent all the way here?

"Little brother, you look so skinny! That won't do... Why don't I take you home and get you something delicious to eat?"

Ma Xiaotao sauntered toward him on her long legs, looking languid, then gave him a coquettish wink, pleased with herself.

"My cat can do a backflip, you know~"

She gazed at the boy before her and licked her alluring red lips, like an exorcist who'd caught Delia in the bathroom.

Just as readers liked little girls, women liked cute little boys.

Those thighs were almost bigger than his head. If she gave him a gentle squeeze, wouldn't his white brain matter burst right out?

"Ahem..."

Jiang Yi silently took two steps back, his head staying clear of temptation.

"Senior, there's no need. I'm an Outer Academy student, so I can't linger in the Inner Academy. Thank you for the kind offer."

Helping her quell her Evil Fire was a high-risk activity.

Besides, he'd just managed to get Mu En interested in him. It wasn't a good time to get involved with Ma Xiaotao.

What if Yan Shaozhe got a whim and took him on as a disciple? Wouldn't that be the end of him?

"Goodbye, Senior!"

Jiang Yi didn't even give Ma Xiaotao a chance to speak. He summoned Xiao Lan and shot off into the sky.

"Wait—"

Ma Xiaotao looked up in astonishment and reached out to call after him, but in the blink of an eye, Jiang Yi had disappeared beyond the horizon.

"I... This... I hadn't even finished talking..."

She stood rooted to the spot, at a loss for words, one hand still awkwardly raised in midair.

Seriously, why'd you run, kid? Was I going to eat you?

"Am I really that unattractive?"

Ma Xiaotao began to doubt herself. She crouched by the bridge and admired her reflection in the lake.

The water mirrored her delicate features, fiery red hair, and the graceful curves traced by her tight uniform.

"This isn't bad at all..."

She reached out and gave her ample breasts a squeeze, looking puzzled. They were far more impressive than Ling Luochеn's.

A long while later,

Ma Xiaotao stood up again, her usual confidence restored. She gazed in the direction Jiang Yi had vanished.

"Very good, man—you've successfully caught my attention."

With a wicked smile, Ma Xiaotao tossed her fiery hair over her shoulder and disappeared into the Inner Academy.

Meanwhile, the Sea God Pavilion Meeting was underway.

Mu En sat at the head of the table, quietly watching as the elders took their seats one by one.

"Everyone's here."

As Yan Shaozhe entered, Mu En's calm voice rang out.

"Teacher, may I ask why you suddenly called a Sea God Pavilion Meeting? Has something major happened?"

Yan Shaozhe cupped his hands and asked, puzzled.

The Sea God Pavilion Meeting was Shrek's highest decision-making body. Under normal circumstances, they might not even hold one meeting in a whole year.

"After much deliberation, I've decided to take on another personal disciple!"

As Mu En spoke, he swept his hand through the air. A golden light fell onto the Soul Tool mechanism table in the center of the pavilion.

Click, click, click—

The mechanism sprang to life. Wisps of emerald light descended from the ceiling, weaving together in midair to form a clear image.

The scene showed Jiang Yi fighting Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi. Then the image shifted, displaying information about Jiang Yi's Martial Soul.

"Teacher! How can you do that?"

Yan Shaozhe cried out in alarm, immediately voicing his objection.

"We haven't finished investigating the mysteries surrounding this kid!"

"What if he's a spy from the Sun Moon Empire who infiltrated Heaven Soul, then infiltrated Shrek as well?"

"Teacher, please think this through!"

His words were earnest and heartfelt, full of concern for the nation. He looked every bit the loyal Shrek stalwart.

As Sea God Pavilion Master, Mu En represented Shrek's highest authority. He couldn't take on disciples as casually as other people did.

"If this kid's a spy, then tell them to send a few more. Shrek Academy will treat them all equally!"

Mu En glanced at Yan Shaozhe and replied in a dry, distant tone.

Did he think geniuses grew on trees?

Forget spies—even if Jiang Yi were an Evil Soul Master, Mu En could still raise him to become the next Sea God Pavilion Master!

"..."

Yan Shaozhe was instantly at a loss for words.

That did kind of make sense, but what if...? He still wasn't convinced.

"You really need to think things through more carefully."

Mu En looked at him and shook his head helplessly.

If Mu En had more than a few years left to live, and Lexuan weren't a little short on strength, he would've wanted to skip right over Yan Shaozhe.

But there was no helping it. Yan Shaozhe was the tallest among the short.

"His Martial Soul is very unusual."

With a wave of his hand, Mu En brought up an image of Jiang Yi controlling Soul Beasts.

"It seems to be a summoning-type Weapon Spirit. But the Soul Beasts he subdues are alive, and they can continue to grow stronger—"

He paused deliberately and swept his gaze over the others.

"You all understand what that means."

Everyone fell silent in thought. Even Yan Shaozhe didn't jump in to argue again.

Martial Souls that subdued Soul Beasts weren't especially rare, but they all had one flaw or another.

For example, among this year's new students, there was one with a Treasure Tome Martial Soul. It could also collect Soul Beasts for its user, but only retained their souls, and they couldn't be further cultivated.

At first glance, the difference didn't seem all that great. But making a living Soul Beast submit was an entirely different matter.

As long as humans didn't become gods, they could live at most three hundred years or so. Soul Beasts, on the other hand, lived in ten-thousand-year increments.

They wouldn't need many. If they simply helped Jiang Yi reach Title Douluo and subdue a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, he could leave Shrek Academy a true guardian deity.

With Shrek's ten-thousand-year foundation, even if they couldn't produce another Beast God, they could certainly nurture a top-tier Ferocious Beast.

"Heh..."

Watching everyone fall silent, Mu En stroked his beard, a faint smile on his face.

That little fellow had exceptional talent and suited Mu En's tastes perfectly. He was sure to become one of Shrek's pillars in the future.

He was already wondering whether, before he died, he should go all-in at the Star Dou Great Forest and secretly snatch back a couple of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.

Although Shrek already had the Golden Tree, it was strong on defense but weak on offense, and lacked the power to deter outsiders.

"No objections!"

"I agree!"

"I agree too!"

After a moment, everyone nodded one after another.

The Pavilion Master had already made up his mind, so the elders naturally had no objections. It wasn't as though any of them stood a chance of becoming Pavilion Master anyway.

"Good. Then it's settled!"

Mu En gave the final word, setting the course.

Then he looked toward Xian Lin'er below him, took out several Ice Pole Divine Crystals, and slid them over to her.

"Lin'er, take these to the Soul Tool Department and have them make a Soul Tool to suppress that girl Xiaotao's Evil Fire."

"Yes, Teacher!"

Xian Lin'er accepted the Ice Pole Divine Crystals, a flicker of surprise in her eyes.

The terrifying chill they contained was worthy of being called Ultimate Ice. Where had Teacher gotten them?

Mu En had no intention of explaining. He didn't believe Jiang Yi had only a few Ice Pole Divine Crystals.

It was a way of protecting him.

"Is that all? Then this old man can leave."

On Mu En's left, a disheveled old man yawned and picked up his wine gourd, ready to slip away.

He didn't care about any of this. He only liked taking students out for training, and his students almost never gave him a bad review.

He was Shrek's very own God of Training!

"Wait."

Mu En stopped him.

"I have something I'd like you to take care of, too."

After leaving the cafeteria, Jiang Yi found himself surrounded by a crowd. A few bold girls even came up asking for hugs.

"Wow—it's Jiang Yi!"

"Could I get your autograph? Please, onegaishimasu!"

"Ohohoho—!!!"

Shrek revered the strong, and Jiang Yi's title of King of Freshmen had already spread throughout this year's new students.

Jiang Yi finally got to experience firsthand what it was like to be dazzled by a riot of colors, and to find milk tea in the shallows.

After resisting one temptation after another, he finally made it back to his dormitory.

Yet the moment he pushed the door open and saw the slender figure in the room, he couldn't help rolling his eyes again.

"Wait—why are you wearing Xiao Wu's clothes?"