The Jade Pendant's Anomaly, Huo Yuhao? Huo Yuhao!!

As soon as they stepped into the dormitory building, a scent mixed with dampness and sweat rushed to meet them.

The lighting was dim, the corridor was narrow, and the walls were covered in mottled stains.

Titan's rugged face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot in an instant.

He subconsciously held his breath, waving his thick arms irritably in the air as if trying to drive away the foul odor.

Titan's instinct was to mobilize the vast soul power of a rank 98 Super Douluo within him to immediately erect a barrier around them to block out the smell.

But just as his hand was halfway up, he forced himself to stop.

No, Dong'er was still here.

What if he showed too much disgust and hurt the girl's self-esteem?

He could only grumble secretly to his Big Uncle.

"This is it?"

"This environment, this smell... this isn't even as good as what Xiao Wu used to tell us about Shrek Academy, the one built in a village ten thousand years ago!"

"At least the air was fresh back then! Ten thousand years have passed, how has Shrek regressed so much?"

Niu Tian glanced at him without speaking, but the meaning in his eyes was clear.

Endure it.

Wang Dong didn't think there was anything wrong with it; she was already used to it.

Niu Tian followed behind without a word, but his gaze swept rapidly over everything around him, his mood equally displeased.

If this was the environment for a freshman dormitory, what was Yan Shaozhe acting so generous about earlier?

If it really came down to it, he would just have Dong'er move out later.

Since when had their little princess ever had to put up with this kind of nonsense?

That person had only said that Dong'er should attend Shrek Academy when she was of age, but never said she had to live at Shrek.

Following the corridor for only a short distance, the three of them stopped in front of a wooden door with a "108" sign hanging on it.

"We're here! This is it, Dorm 108!"

Wang Dong pulled a key from her pocket like she was presenting a treasure, deftly inserting it into the keyhole and turning it twice.

With a soft creak, the wooden door was pushed open.

Like a dutiful little tour guide, she stepped aside and made a gesture of invitation.

"Big Uncle, Second Uncle, please come in!"

Titan took a deep breath, as if he were heading onto a battlefield, and stepped inside.

Niu Tian followed behind him.

Fortunately, the air was much fresher inside the room.

Both Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao were quite attentive in that regard.

It was just... wasn't this room a bit too small?

Two single beds were placed against the walls, separated only by a narrow aisle in the middle.

A small desk, a chair, and a simple wardrobe—that was all the furniture.

Sunlight shone in from the only window, and one could clearly see dust motes dancing in the air.

Titan's fists clenched instantly.

"What kind of dump is this!"

His voice was so loud that it made Wang Dong's ears ring.

She was startled and blinked, confused.

"What's wrong?"

"What's wrong?!"

Titan was so angry he nearly jumped, pointing at the two beds with trembling fingers.

"Two people living in a dump like this?!"

"How is this any different from the solitary confinement cells in our Clear Sky Sect!"

Wang Dong felt a bit aggrieved by his shouting and muttered softly.

"It's not that exaggerated... all the outer courtyard dorms are like this."

"All like this?!"

Titan's temper flared even higher.

"Is Shrek Academy out of people? Letting a girl like you share a room with some stinky brat?!"

"He... he doesn't know I'm a girl..."

Wang Dong's voice grew smaller and smaller, her confidence fading.

If he hadn't said anything, it would have been fine, but the moment he did, Titan completely exploded.

"He doesn't know?! Then that means he can share a room with you?!"

"What if he finds out one day? What if he isn't well-behaved while sleeping in the middle of the night? What if..."

"Oh, Second Uncle!"

Wang Dong's face flushed bright red, both embarrassed and anxious.

"What nonsense are you spouting! Huo Yuhao is not that kind of person!"

"How am I spouting nonsense?!"

Titan glared, wearing an expression that said, "You are too naive."

"How many days have you known him? You can know a person's face, but not their heart!"

Niu Tian had remained silent, quietly observing the small room.

His gaze eventually landed on the bed by the window.

That should be Huo Yuhao's bed.

The quilt on the bed was folded neatly with sharp edges and corners, like a block of tofu.

On the desk beside the bed, there weren't many items, but everything was arranged in perfect order.

A few books, a water cup, and an apron that had been washed until it was faded hung to the side, also folded meticulously.

The entire space, though simple, exuded a sense of self-discipline and tidiness far beyond that of his peers.

Niu Tian withdrew his gaze, silently making a rough judgment in his heart.

This kid has a very steady temperament.

For a teenager to maintain such strict self-discipline in such a crude environment, he was definitely not some flighty or mediocre person.

He patted the shoulder of the still-roaring Titan and spoke indifferently.

"That's enough, say less."

Titan was in the heat of the moment and turned his head, ready to retort.

"Big Brother! This matter cannot just end like this! I must..."

Niu Tian swept a glance over.

Titan could only force the rest of his words back down his throat.

He could only huff and puff, panting heavily like an enraged bull, pacing back and forth in the cramped room and finding fault with everything he saw.

"This bed is too hard!"

"What kind of material is this quilt? Can it even be comfortable to sleep under?"

"There isn't even a decent tea set!"

Watching his Second Uncle act this way, Wang Dong was both annoyed and amused, and could only helplessly pull at his arm.

"Second Uncle, stop pacing, you're making me dizzy."

Niu Tian ignored the two troublemakers; he walked straight to the only desk, pulled out the only chair, and sat down.

This action made both Wang Dong and Titan fall silent.

Niu Tian reached out, picked up a book on the table, and flipped through it casually.

It was about the basic knowledge of soul beasts.

The pages were new, but they were covered in dense markings made with different colored pens.

He picked up the neatly folded apron again and rubbed it between his fingertips.

It carried a faint scent of cooking smoke and spices.

He should be a fairly honest kid.

Niu Tian snorted.

If Shrek had really arranged for a scoundrel to be with Dong'er and led her astray, then he wouldn't blame himself for throwing a tantrum here.

It was at this moment that his spiritual power suddenly sensed someone approaching from outside, seemingly heading toward this dormitory.

Is it that kid named Huo Yuhao?

Niu Tian's expression remained unchanged; although he was Dong'er's roommate, he was likely just an ordinary person.

There was nothing worth paying attention to; he would just give him a warning as he and his second brother had discussed earlier...

Before he could even finish the thought, the disdainful expression on Niu Tian's face suddenly froze.

Because he suddenly discovered that as the kid in the corridor drew closer, the jade pendant he had been carrying in his robes began to stir, gradually growing warm.

It was as if a bolt of lightning had suddenly flashed through Niu Tian's mind; in an instant, he connected all the clues and realized exactly what the person had wanted them to find at Shrek.

Huo Yuhao?

Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao!