Bei Bei

In the forest, two figures were speeding toward this direction at an incredible pace.

A boy and a girl. The boy looked at most twelve or thirteen years old, tall and well-built, with long, deep blue hair. He had a handsome, scholarly appearance, and a hint of excitement played at the corners of his mouth.

The girl was older, perhaps around twenty. Her face was delicate and fair with flawless features, and her long, jet-black hair cascaded down to her waist like a smooth waterfall.

"Sister Lexuan, someone is there."

Noticing the tent belonging to Yang Jian and Ye Qingyuan, the girl called Sister Lexuan paused slightly. Her gaze fell upon Yang Jian, who was standing guard outside the tent, and a flash of surprise crossed her eyes.

Yang Jian had long since noticed the pair, but since the puppy in his arms had not sent him any warning, he did not take any rash measures, merely heightening his vigilance internally.

This youth... is not simple.

Zhang Lexuan's eyes narrowed slightly. This was the first impression given to her by the boy, who looked even more handsome than Bei Bei. It was a sensation she had only ever felt from certain teachers in the Inner Court.

Especially the puppy the other party was holding.

In a place as dangerous as the Star Dou Great Forest, carrying a pet was, in itself, abnormal.

Hearing Zhang Lexuan's assessment, Bei Bei was slightly startled.

The other party looked to be the same age as him; how could he possibly earn such high praise from Sister Lexuan?

"Let's go."

Zhang Lexuan did not linger. Deviating slightly, she sped off once more in the direction of Shrek. Bei Bei, trailing a step behind, nodded at Yang Jian before chasing after her.

Only then did Ye Qingyuan crawl out of the tent, her eyes blinking softly:

"Second Brother?"

"It's nothing. Let's go, to Shrek City."

Shrek City was built on the Lima Plain, not far from the Star Dou Great Forest. It occupied a vast area, its scale even surpassing some of the major cities within the three great empires.

However, since Yang Jian and Ye Qingyuan had grown up in Star Luo City, they were not like country bumpkins, and the prosperity of Shrek City did not elicit much amazement from them.

Entering through the east gate of Shrek City, one arrived at the world-renowned Shrek Academy. In reality, however, most of the people gathered at the city gate were only looking at the Outer Court of Shrek Academy. It had been established at the request of the three great empires; not only were the entrance requirements much lower, but it also required a recommendation letter from a major city within the three empires.

Only by passing through Sea God Lake and entering the Inner Court could one be considered part of the true Shrek Academy.

The existence of the Outer Court was more like a place for noble children to build their status and gild their reputations. As long as they weren't expelled and could graduate smoothly from the Outer Court, it was considered a golden credential. Whether they returned to their families or joined other sects later, they would be more sought after than ordinary soul masters.

Of course, there was no shortage of Outer Court students who managed to advance to the Inner Court.

Feeling the stunning gazes of the girls around her, Ye Qingyuan subconsciously puffed out her chest, outlining a budding curve. But such an action also attracted the attention of quite a few boys.

Yang Jian frowned imperceptibly and leaned his body, vaguely blocking many of the gazes.

This small gesture made the smile in Ye Qingyuan's eyes even more pronounced.

That guy... the one they met in the Star Dou Great Forest?

Bei Bei, who had also appeared at the east gate of Shrek City, looked at the two eye-catching figures, a trace of curiosity in his eyes.

He didn't expect that he would also be here to register for Shrek Academy.

Bei Bei turned his head to look at the graceful Zhang Lexuan beside him and smiled gently: "Sister Lexuan, you don't need to help me. I can handle the enrollment myself."

Hearing this, Zhang Lexuan's footsteps paused slightly.

If they used her connections to the Inner Court, Bei Bei could be enrolled successfully very quickly, which would undoubtedly be easier. But since this was Bei Bei's own wish, Zhang Lexuan did not interfere, merely nodding gently:

"That's fine too."

As she spoke, Zhang Lexuan reached out, wanting to ruffle Bei Bei's hair as she had in the past, but her hand froze halfway.

Zhang Lexuan quickly withdrew her arm and smiled with her usual expression: "I'm leaving. If anything happens, remember to come to the Inner Court to find me."

Watching Zhang Lexuan leave, Bei Bei let out a soft breath and walked quickly toward Yang Jian and Ye Qingyuan.

Yang Jian, who was currently in line, turned his head and was met with a gentle, smiling face. He had to admit that this scholarly and gentle temperament was indeed very likable.

"We meet again. What a coincidence."

Bei Bei took the initiative to reach out to Yang Jian, his smile warm: "My name is Bei Bei."

He is Bei Bei?

Yang Jian had not expected that the guy he had met once in the Star Dou Great Forest was actually Bei Bei, the great-grandson of Dragon God Douluo Mu En. Facing the hand Bei Bei extended, Yang Jian did not refuse, reaching out to shake it lightly:

"Yang Jian. This is Ye Qingyuan."

Knowing Ye Qingyuan's habit of not speaking to unfamiliar men, Yang Jian made a simple introduction for her directly.

Bei Bei did not take offense, instead smiling with a refreshing, spring-breeze-like warmth: "Judging by your accent, you must be from the Star Luo Empire?"

"Yes, we are both from the Star Luo Empire."

Ye Qingyuan listened quietly to their conversation from the side, with no intention of speaking. Aside from when she was with Yang Jian or people she was familiar with, she always maintained this cold, aloof posture. Even if Bei Bei were more handsome than Yang Jian—which he wasn't—she wouldn't have spared him a second glance!

Feeling Yang Jian's steady temperament, Bei Bei felt more and more that he was no ordinary person, not to mention that Sister Lexuan herself had said he was unusual...

Seemingly sensing the lively scene around them, the puppy that had been curled up in Yang Jian's arms poked its head out, rubbed its tuft of hair against his palm, and let out a faint, weak whimper.

Seeing this, a flash of surprise crossed Bei Bei's eyes.

"This puppy... is your pet?"

Although the little milk dog didn't look like it had any combat power, its appearance was truly adorable, which genuinely piqued his curiosity.

"Yes, that's right, its name is Little White."

Yang Jian gently rubbed the tuft of hair on top of Little White's head until the puppy wore a look of comfort before he spoke again: "Shrek Academy shouldn't forbid students from keeping pets, right?"

Bei Bei shook his head seriously: "The academy doesn't have any regulations regarding this, but... Shrek Academy houses a Beast Fighting Zone, where many spirit beasts are kept. This puppy might not be able to withstand the scent of those spirit beasts."

"It's fine, as long as it isn't forbidden, that's all that matters."