Setting Off, Eastsea Academy

Morning, Na'er's room.

"Mission accomplished! My Brother Su Jiu is still as handsome as ever!"

In the mirror, Na'er wrapped her arms around Su Jiu's neck from behind, her fluffy little head nuzzling affectionately against his cheek, her eyes brimming with irrepressible joy and reliance.

Click. The camera in her hand quietly froze this moment in time.

Frost-white hair, deep black eyes, a high and defined nose bridge; his skin tone was neither excessively pale nor sallow, but a warm, balanced shade. His facial contours bore a striking resemblance to the Dragon Scion from the game, and his naturally cold, aloof temperament perfectly captured that mysterious, ethereal Oriental charm.

I didn't expect Na'er to have such good taste; her eye for aesthetics is quite impressive.

In truth, Su Jiu understood Na'er's intentions.

He was headed to Eastsea Academy to teach for the next few years. If he were to walk around with the appearance and resounding fame of Leng Wuduan, the number one expert on the continent, it would be far too eye-catching.

Wu Zhangkong was already at Eastsea Academy; if he were recognized, he would inevitably report it to the Tang Sect and Shrek, which would surely stir up a massive commotion and shatter the peaceful, stable atmosphere of the academy.

It would be far better to enter as the ordinary Soul Saint, Su Jiu, and keep a low profile.

"Thank you for your hard work, Na'er. I really like this look."

"It's getting late now, let's go have breakfast."

At the mention of food, Na'er's eyes lit up, and drool unceremoniously leaked from the corner of her mouth as she pulled Su Jiu toward the door.

"Hehe, now that Brother Su Jiu mentions it, I really am hungry. Let's go, time to eat~"

At the dining table, two adults and two children—a family of four—sat together in perfect order.

"Little Gu Yue, you'll have to change how you address us from now on. You should call me Master-in-law and call Na'er Little Master~ Your master and I are officially together."

Su Jiu's playful teasing caused a faint blush to bloom on Leng Yaozhu's cheeks.

Despite her age, his few words of banter made her act like a newlywed bride, her expression softening with shyness.

"Teacher, is... is this true?"

Sensing something amiss, Gu Yue asked, unwilling to believe it. She knew Su Jiu sometimes joked with Gu Yuena.

Old Su must be joking, right?

That's right, this unreliable Old Su must be teasing her!

At the same time, Gu Yue split a portion of her divine sense into her spiritual sea, where she saw a Big Silver Dragon fast asleep. Gu Yue's breathing grew rapid, and her inner anxiety intensified.

Gu Yuena, my World-Shocking Wisdom and I both feel like you've been cuckolded! How can you still be sleeping so soundly? How can you even sleep right now!

At the table, Leng Yaozhu nodded gently toward Gu Yue and extended her right hand, the ring on her ring finger exceptionally eye-catching.

"Little Gu Yue, it's true. In nine years, when Sister Na'er comes of age, we will both marry Su Jiu."

Meanwhile, Na'er slowly raised her right hand toward Gu Yue, her fingertips slightly tilted, showing off the ring on her finger with a mix of pride and happiness, exposing it to Gu Yue without reservation.

In the near future, she would stand before the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena in a brand-new form.

By then, Na'er would no longer be bound by status or the shackles of bloodline; she would simply be herself, without any constraints.

Crack~

Something seemed to shatter in the air.

Gu Yue's smile froze instantly, and her pale purple eyes reflected a sense of grievance. She felt bitter inside; the feeling of being cuckolded was truly unbearable.

Didn't we agree to keep waiting for Gu Yuena? Old Su, can you really not tell the difference between Na'er and Gu Yuena?

Hmph! Heartless man!

Noticing Gu Yue's distress, Leng Yaozhu reached out to comfort her gently:

"Little Gu Yue, don't worry. In the future, your teacher will still look after you just as much as before; those two won't be able to take away my love for you."

Hearing this, Su Jiu and Na'er exchanged a glance, both wearing the same mischievous smirk.

Teasing Gu Yue is just too much fun...

Su Jiu picked up a tea egg from the table; it was fragrant and alluring, and at a glance, it looked well-marinated—a rare delicacy of the "99% perfection" variety.

As he took a bite, Su Jiu's expression suddenly stiffened. Why is this thing so bitter? It was absurdly bitter and almost impossible to swallow, but for Gu Yue's sake, he suppressed his physical discomfort and gulped down the rest.

He glanced at Gu Yue. Could it be that this girl miscalculated the dosage and dumped the entire jar of tea leaves in?

Seeing Na'er about to take a bite, Su Jiu immediately snatched it away.

"Hm? Brother Su Jiu, what's wrong?"

"Na'er, this tea egg isn't cooked right. Eat something else."

To Gu Yue, these words sounded different, and she was immediately displeased.

"Hmph! Can't you just eat and keep your mouth shut? Old Su, I hate you!"

With that, Gu Yue huffed, turned her head away, and crossed her arms, ignoring the atmosphere at the table.

Leng Yaozhu smiled helplessly. Caught between the two, she found it difficult to mediate, and since favoring one side wouldn't be right, she simply let it be.

In any case, there was still a long time left in their academy life; she would let them get along on their own.

Eastsea Academy, enrollment day.

It must be said, it truly lives up to its reputation as a coastal city.

Approaching September, despite still being in the sweltering heat of midsummer, there is none of the dry, stifling heat found in the inland Shrek City.

Facing the East Sea, even at high noon, a gentle sea breeze carrying cool, refreshing moisture brushes against the face; the air is crisp, and the temperature is pleasant and comfortable.

Looking up, the mountains and sea embrace one another, the charm of the ocean rushing forth with a unique flair exclusive to coastal lands.

"I'm going to apply for a teaching position now. You two must be hungry, so head to the cafeteria first. I'll come find you shortly."

As he spoke, Su Jiu pulled out a stack of cash and handed it to Na'er.

He then reached out with both hands, one for each, intending to ruffle their fluffy little heads. Na'er obediently let him pet her, but Little Gu Yue turned her head away in a huff.

"Buy whatever you want to eat. That goes for you too, Little Gu Yue; our family isn't short on money."

"Hmph!"

"Don't worry, Brother A-Jiu! Your business is more important, go on ahead."

Su Jiu sighed on the spot—Na'er was always so sensible—and waved goodbye to them for the time being.

First-grade office of Long Hengxu.

"Hello, Director Long, I am here to apply for a teaching position, specifically for the teacher of Class Five, Grade One!"

Long Hengxu didn't rush to look at the resume; instead, he sized Su Jiu up, muttering to himself:

So young, can he really manage a class and teach?

He subconsciously shook his head, then reconsidered—since the other party specifically requested to lead Class Five, it didn't really matter.

But when he picked up the resume and looked closely, he froze instantly. The tea in his mouth sprayed out on the spot, his face filled with shock, and his body swayed so hard he nearly fell off his chair.

No way, brother, are you bragging?! Even graduates from Shrek Academy wouldn't dare write a resume like this!

Name: Su Jiu;

Age: 27;

Cultivation: Level 72 Soul Saint, Two-Word Battle Armor Master;

Martial Soul: Azure Dragon Battle Armor (Three-Word Battle Armor), Azure Dragon Battle Spear (forged product);

Specialties: Proficient in Forging (Level 6), Mecha/Battle Armor Design (Level 6), Mecha/Battle Armor Manufacturing (Level 6), Mecha/Battle Armor Maintenance (Level 6), 20,000 years of Douluo history, Soul Beast Encyclopedia, Soul Master mental health assessment...

Fully, fully proficient in all professions?

You can't just brag like that, can you?

In reality, Su Jiu himself was only proficient in forging, currently an eighth-rank Saint Craftsman, just one step away from being a God Craftsman.

Of course, if he wanted to, using some extreme methods, it wouldn't be impossible to "replace" a God Craftsman.

As for his artificial intelligence A-Qi, it could be said to be fully proficient in all professions except for forging!

As long as those documents and knowledge were entered into its database, that knowledge became A-Qi's, and since A-Qi belonged to Su Jiu, it was perfectly fine for Su Jiu to be Level 9 in these professions.

"Director Long, I believe my qualifications meet your school's recruitment requirements, right?"

Having said that, he dumped all the certificates and badges for these professions onto Director Long's desk. These were all certified by their respective associations and could not be faked!

"Good, good, good! Teacher Su, welcome to Eastsea Academy. From now on, you are the homeroom teacher of Class Five, Grade One. I will arrange for a teacher to act as your assistant later..."

(Azure Dragon Battle Armor + Azure Dragon Battle Spear)