Tang Sect

The words left her mouth, and Wang Dong suddenly froze.

She was currently in the guise of a boy!

For one boy to say such a thing to another boy, it seemed rather wrong.

No!

Even if she were in her true female form, to have a boy say he would cook for her for the rest of his life...

Was this a marriage proposal?!

As she let her imagination run wild, her cheeks flushed a deep crimson, the heat spreading all the way down to her fair neck.

She hurriedly waved her hands, stammering in a flustered attempt to explain:

"I... I didn't mean it like that! I... I meant..."

Watching her adorable, helpless state, Ji Jing chuckled, taking the initiative to let her off the hook:

"Alright, I'm just teasing you. We're roommates anyway; until I find a girlfriend, we'll have plenty of time to eat together."

"Oh... oh."

Wang Dong finally let out a sigh of relief and nodded.

Yet, for some reason, a strange, unpleasant feeling welled up in her heart.

If Ji Jing started dating, he would surely cook for his girlfriend, and wouldn't that mean she would never get to eat his food again?

Was there any way to keep him from dating other girls?

At this thought, she was startled by her own impulses and shook her head vigorously to cast the distracting thoughts away, burying her face in her meal.

Meanwhile, Ji Jing had managed to procure a few glasses of nearly non-alcoholic wine using the best cups in the village, and he began to drink with Wang Dong.

Once they were full and satisfied, Ji Jing recounted everything he had encountered at the snack street to Wang Dong in detail.

Upon hearing of Xu Sanshi's overbearing behavior, Wang Dong slammed the table in anger, but when she heard that Ji Jing had taken the other out in a single blow, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

"Right,"

Ji Jing shifted the topic, "While I was helping Huo Yuhao, I also ran into two other people."

"I've heard their names over the past two days. The boy is called Beibei, and his martial soul is the Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon. The girl is Tang Ya, who is said to be the current sect master of the Tang Sect."

"The Tang Sect?!"

Wang Dong gasped, the shock on her face even more intense than when she heard Ji Jing defeat Xu Sanshi, "The Tang Sect that once shook the continent, founded by my... by one of the Shrek predecessors, Tang San? In this era, the Tang Sect has already declined; how could there still be a sect master at Shrek Academy?"

"That's right, and they seem to be recruiting."

Ji Jing observed Wang Dong's reaction, guessing that although her memories of the God Realm were sealed, she still knew who her parents were, and he continued:

"I'm quite interested in this legendary sect and want to join. Do you want to come with me?"

"Go! Of course I'm going!"

Wang Dong agreed without a moment's hesitation.

Watching Wang Dong's excitement, Ji Jing smiled inwardly.

Since he had already decided to win over Tang San's precious daughter, there was no need to sour his relationship with Tang San.

With four God Kings backing him, he didn't need to be like Huo Yuhao in the original story, constantly manipulated and controlled by Tang San.

Taking the initiative to join the Tang Sect would satisfy Wang Dong's wish while also doing Tang San a favor—why wouldn't he do it?

"Good, then we'll find Tang Ya when we have the chance and see how we can join the Tang Sect."

"It's a deal!"

The two smiled at each other, setting their plans for tomorrow.

God Realm, Sea God Temple.

Tang San took in everything that had happened in the lower realm.

When he saw that brat Ji Jing using "cooking for a lifetime" to flirt with his daughter, his face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot, and the divine power around him began to churn restlessly. He wanted nothing more than to immediately descend a divine punishment to strike down the pig daring to root around his cabbage.

But when he heard Ji Jing take the initiative to bring his daughter into the Tang Sect, his overflowing rage miraculously dissipated.

"Hmm... I suppose this kid knows how to behave."

Tang San stroked his chin, the frost on his face melting slightly.

Although he was still very annoyed, he had to admit that this son of Ji Dong was doing things much better than he had anticipated.

With the boy's talent and strength, if he truly joined the Tang Sect, he would undoubtedly become the greatest asset for the Tang Sect's future rise.

"He's leaning toward my side... that's good."

Tang San's satisfaction with his prospective son-in-law rose just a little.

Somewhere in the God Realm, two evil gods let out cackling laughs because of the actions of Ji Jing.

Time quickly arrived at the eve of the Shrek Academy freshman assessment.

In class, Zhou Yi had the students write their intended development paths on paper, sign their names, and hand them in so she could arrange the subsequent team assignments.

Seeing that Ji Jing had written "Power Attack System" on his slip, Wang Dong felt relieved and wrote "Power Attack System" on her own as well.

After handing in the slips, Wang Dong happily asked Ji Jing:

"Ji Jing, since we both filled out Power Attack System, won't the teacher put us on the same team?"

Ji Jing's mouth twitched.

This silly girl.

"If that were the only factor considered, we definitely wouldn't be put on the same team."

"Ah? Why not?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Dong's entire face fell.

Ji Jing could only explain helplessly:

"If everyone who chose Power Attack System were put on the same team, wouldn't that mean all the Support System students would be grouped together too?"

"If a three-person team consisted entirely of Support System students, how would they even fight?"

Hearing this, Wang Dong finally had a sudden realization.

But the second she understood, her expression changed drastically. She grabbed Ji Jing's arm, looking panicked:

"Then what do we do? I still want to be your teammate!"

Ji Jing gave her a flick to the forehead, leaving Wang Dong to cover her head and look at him with a wronged expression.

"What are you panicking for? Come on, let's go find the teacher. I have a way to convince her."

"Really? Great!"

Hearing that Ji Jing actually had a way, Wang Dong immediately changed her tune, beaming with joy as she followed him out of the classroom.

From the perspective of Wang Dong, who was a girl on the inside, and Ji Jing, who knew her true identity, this interaction was perfectly normal.

However, for a small figure who had been keeping a close eye on the two of them, it was far too shocking.

Xiao Xiao, sitting in the seat behind them, watched their departing backs with excitement.

"Oh my god! So that's the kind of relationship the class monitor and Wang Dong have! Wow, wow, wow, wow!!!"

Xiao Xiao felt she could barely suppress the grin on her face, her heart and eyes filled with the shock and joy of having discovered a massive piece of gossip.

Walking on the way to Zhou Yi's office, Wang Dong couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Ji Jing, how do you plan to convince the teacher to let us be teammates?"

"That's simple."

Ji Jing didn't beat around the bush.

"Just tell her we have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Would she really dare to split us up after that?"

"Ah? That reason is too flimsy, isn't it? Would the teacher actually believe that?"

Wang Dong never expected that after spending time together, Ji Jing, who seemed incredibly reliable in her eyes, would come up with such a terrible idea!

Ji Jing shot her an annoyed glance and said quietly:

"What if we actually have one?"

Wang Dong waved her hand, mocking Ji Jing's "wishful thinking":

"Hahahaha, Ji Jing, what's wrong with you today? Why are you spouting nonsense? Hahahaha!"

As Wang Dong laughed, she met Ji Jing's serious face, and her smile slowly faded.

After a long while, she asked in disbelief:

"You... you aren't kidding with me, are you?"