Roommate

Beibei?!

Walking into the dormitory, Feng Tianyu looked at the boy standing inside. Dressed in a blue martial outfit with neat short hair and a gentle, elegant smile that made him seem like a friendly older brother, Feng Tianyu couldn't help but inwardly complain:

So this is the roommate Mu En chose for me. He even arranged for his own great-great-grandson to be here. Is he playing the emotional card, trying to forge a bond between us?

As expected, after investing so much to cultivate me, Mu En wouldn't leave anything to chance. That's why he had his great-great-grandson become my roommate, someone I'd be with day and night.

Regardless of what Feng Tianyu speculated, Mu En had indeed invested heavily, and he felt he should at least offer a response:

"Hello, my name is Feng Tianyu. I'm a transfer student admitted by the academy as a special exception."

Beibei reached up to scratch his head, a bright, hearty smile appearing on his handsome face:

"I'm a transfer student too, suddenly arranged by my elders. I'm only ten this year; I wasn't supposed to join Shrek Academy yet, but since the elders arranged it, I had to comply."

"You look so young. Since we're roommates now and I'm older than you, I'll do my best to look after you."

"I already tidied up the room after I arrived. You don't need to worry about bedding; I prepared a set for you as well. You can just spread it out on your bed."

Feng Tianyu scanned the room. It was small, containing two wooden beds and two sets of desks and chairs. The walls and floor looked a bit dim, showing their age, but everything had been cleaned thoroughly.

One bed was already made, while the other had the bedding neatly folded and waiting.

Feng Tianyu let out a long breath, the light in his eyes softening.

Even if this was a deliberate attempt to get close to him, the other party had clearly put in the effort.

Feng Tianyu thanked him sincerely:

"Thank you, Beibei. Since you've already prepared it, I won't stand on ceremony."

With that, Feng Tianyu walked over to the bed and spread out the folded bedding. It was brand new, incredibly soft, and carried the faint scent of sunlight.

Beibei smiled brightly, his eyes filled with a hint of pity. He had been sent here in a rush, knowing only that he was to be roommates with a special-admissions student.

This student was an orphan who had lost both parents, only six years old, and had just awakened his Martial Soul.

But his talent was exceptional—Innate Full Soul Power—and he had already absorbed his first soul ring to become a Soul Grand Master, so he was asked to help look after him.

Beibei felt a sense of empathy, believing they were two of a kind. He was also an orphan who had lost his parents, though he still had his great-great-grandfather and his older sister Zhang Lexuan, who had raised him since he was small.

Thinking of this, Beibei felt even more pity for Feng Tianyu. He noticed that Feng Tianyu lacked the liveliness typical of a six-year-old, possessing instead an excessive maturity. It was just like him; only children without parents were forced to grow up too soon.

This shared sorrow made Beibei feel a sense of kinship toward Feng Tianyu. He was just about to say something else when he saw Grey Wolf walk in, and he was instantly startled.

"What the hell is that?!"

Beibei took a defensive stance, as if facing a formidable enemy!

Grey Wolf sensed Beibei's hostility, baring his fangs with a wide grin. He raised his hands, and sharp claws sprang out:

"Kid, what kind of look is that? You want to make an enemy of this Great King? If so, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Feng Tianyu turned his head and saw Beibei and Grey Wolf at each other's throats. He quickly stepped in to mediate:

"Grey Wolf, he's not an enemy. Stop acting so aggressive."

"Beibei, this is my detached Martial Soul, a mutation of a Gale Demon Wolf. It has a certain level of intelligence, and since it hates being locked away, I keep it summoned."

Under Feng Tianyu's mediation, Beibei and Grey Wolf both backed down.

Beibei let go of his hostility and looked at Grey Wolf with curiosity:

"An intelligent detached Martial Soul? What a miraculous mutation. No wonder you were specially admitted to Shrek Academy. As far as I know, aside from the standard entrance exams, only sects with close ties to the academy—like the Tang Sect or the Clear Sky Sect—have a quota to recommend students to Shrek Academy."

Feng Tianyu actually wanted to say that Yan Shaozhe hadn't even been interested in Grey Wolf initially. If Mu En hadn't appeared later to reveal the secret of his Twin Martial Souls, he wouldn't have exposed his Body Martial Soul, and there wouldn't have been any special admission.

But he shook his head inwardly. The fewer people who knew about his Twin Martial Souls, the better. Even though Beibei was his roommate, he had no intention of telling him.

"Perhaps! My special admission to Shrek Academy is all thanks to my Martial Soul mutation."

"Beibei, thank you for the bedding. It saved me a trip home to fetch my own."

"I don't have classes until tomorrow. I just finished the high-grade nutritional meal provided by the academy, and my body feels warm. It's the perfect time to cultivate."

"Grey Wolf, come over here and let's cultivate together."

After speaking, Feng Tianyu kicked off his shoes and jumped onto the bed. Grey Wolf, determined to grow stronger so he could return to the Green Green Grassland, jumped up as well. Man and wolf assumed a cultivation posture and began circulating their meditation techniques.

A hazy cyan halo enveloped them both, doubling their cultivation speed compared to normal.

Beibei was astonished. A Martial Soul cultivating alongside its host was unheard of, especially since the soul power fluctuations radiating from the air were on par with his own.

And he was already a 24th-rank Soul Grand Master!

The soul power fluctuations generated by Feng Tianyu, a mere Soul Grand Master, were actually comparable to his.

Beibei looked at Feng Tianyu, then at Grey Wolf, his expression thoughtful:

"I've only heard that two Soul Masters with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill can cultivate together to increase their speed. I've never heard of a host and a detached Martial Soul doing the same."

"But an intelligent detached Martial Soul—this seems to be the first time one has appeared at Shrek Academy."

"This Feng Tianyu is not only diligent but can also increase his cultivation speed by training with his Martial Soul. He really puts the pressure on me. I'm four years older than him; it seems if I don't buckle down, I'm going to be overtaken by Feng Tianyu."

Feeling the pressure from Feng Tianyu's diligence, Beibei sat cross-legged on his bed and began to circulate his own meditation technique.

At this time, Tang Ya had not yet arrived at Shrek Academy, and Beibei had not joined the Tang Sect, nor had he learned the Mysterious Heaven Skill, so he was still practicing basic meditation.

During Beibei's meditation, wisps of blue-purple electric arcs could be seen swirling around him, flickering and shimmering; those arcs originated from his martial soul, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.

Feng Tianyu and Beibei practiced for the entire afternoon. Beibei was the first to wake up, and seeing that Feng Tianyu was still deep in meditation, he decided to look after him; after heading to the cafeteria for dinner, he brought back a packed meal for Feng Tianyu.

When Feng Tianyu and Grey Wolf woke up to the scent of food, they saw four steamed buns, a portion of stir-fried meat, and a bowl of egg drop soup laid out on the table.

Seeing them wake up, Beibei greeted them:

"Tianyu, you're awake!"

"I brought you some dinner when I went to eat. I wasn't sure how much you eat, so I got a little extra!"

Feng Tianyu looked at the buns, meat, and soup on the table, then looked at Beibei. One can judge a person's character by the details; he was definitely someone worth having as a friend.

Thinking of this, Feng Tianyu thanked Beibei:

"Beibei, thank you. If there's a chance in the future, I will definitely repay you."

Beibei smiled nonchalantly. He only wanted to look after Feng Tianyu because they shared a similar plight, not because he was seeking any repayment.

Afterward, Feng Tianyu and Grey Wolf each took two buns and finished off the stir-fried meat and egg drop soup until nothing remained.

Once they were full and had rested for a while, Feng Tianyu and Grey Wolf practiced until midnight. It wasn't until the early hours of the morning that the boy and the wolf finally drifted into a deep sleep; after all, sleep remained the best way to restore one's energy.