The Fat Sheep That Continuously Sheds Wool

Beneath a century-old tree, Zhao Dabao had fallen into a state of utter madness.

He had turned every pocket of his oversized instructor's robe inside out, but aside from a few greasy copper coins and half a piece of hard, stale flatbread, there was nothing.

Refusing to give up, he ripped out the inner linings of his pockets as well, the white fabric fluttering chaotically in the wind.

"Nothing? How could there be nothing!"

Zhao Dabao's eyes were wide and bulging, the whites mapped with vivid red bloodshot veins.

He lunged forward, bent down, and yanked the leather shoe off his foot. Not bothering to remove his sock, he turned the shoe upside down and slammed it against the tree trunk with all his might.

Dirt and grass clippings showered down, but there was no sign of the Top-Grade Marrow Cleansing Pill.

He shoved his fingers into the shoe, scraping every corner of the interior until his fingernails were packed with black grime.

"Impossible! The Sign-in System would never lie to me!"

Like a gambler who had lost his entire fortune, Zhao Dabao paced in circles on one foot, frantic and agitated.

He clutched his shiny, balding head with both hands, cursing wildly, "Is there a bug? Is this broken system lagging? Spit out my Marrow Cleansing Pill!"

Just as he was throwing his futile tantrum, the system panel in his mind lit up once more.

A golden, translucent screen shimmered before his eyes, coldly flashing five words: [Reward has been issued].

These words acted like a silent mockery, completely indifferent to Zhao Dabao's breakdown.

The system was only responsible for issuing rewards according to its rules; as for whose pocket the reward ultimately landed in, that was entirely outside its jurisdiction.

"Issue your grandfather!"

Trembling with rage, his fat quivering, Zhao Dabao let out a blood-red-eyed roar.

He swung his right fist with every ounce of strength he possessed, slamming it viciously into the thick trunk of the nearby century-old tree.

BANG!

A dull thud echoed out.

The old tree didn't lose a single leaf, but Zhao Dabao let out a scream like a slaughtered pig.

The massive recoil numbed his hand, and his knuckles instantly swelled into a large, angry red lump.

Gasping in pain, he hurriedly pulled his hand back, crouching on the ground while cradling his throbbing right hand, his face twisted in agony.

Behind a bush a dozen paces away.

Xiao Wu clamped both hands over her mouth, not even daring to breathe too heavily.

She widened her watery eyes, looking from the Top-Grade Marrow Cleansing Pill—which emitted an alluring, delicate fragrance—in Su Yu's hand, to Zhao Dabao, who was rolling on the ground nearby, and felt a storm of shock rising in her heart.

This was a Top-Grade Marrow Cleansing Pill!

Even in the heart of the Star Dou Forest, the emergence of a heavenly treasure of this caliber would incite a bloody frenzy among countless ten-thousand-year soul beasts.

Yet now, Su Yu hadn't even moved a finger; he had simply gestured through the air, and this peerless treasure had arrived in his hand of its own accord.

Xiao Wu swallowed hard, subconsciously shifting away to put more distance between herself and Su Yu.

Watching his calm, unruffled profile, her heart was filled with profound awe.

This human boy was too terrifying.

Not only could he see through her true identity, but he could also tamper with the laws of fate at will!

If he ever took a dislike to her, could he use these bizarre methods to strip away her cultivation as well?

Su Yu noticed Xiao Wu's movement but paid her no mind.

He calmly tucked the Top-Grade Marrow Cleansing Pill away, placing it in his innermost pocket.

The medicinal potency of this item was too strong; it couldn't be exposed to the air, or it would attract the attention of other high-level soul masters, which would be troublesome.

Su Yu looked calmly at Zhao Dabao, who was still wailing not far away.

Su Yu understood hosts with this type of Sign-in System better than anyone.

The greatest characteristic of such a system was its "steady stream of benefits."

A new sign-in task was generated every day, and a reward was issued every day.

In Su Yu's eyes, the balding fat man rolling on the ground was no longer a high-and-mighty academy instructor, but a super-fat sheep kept in a pen, capable of producing wool indefinitely.

Today was just an appetizer.

Su Yu calculated silently, As long as this fatty stays at Nuoding Academy for one more day, every reward in his system will be mine.

Beneath the old tree, Zhao Dabao sat slumped on the ground for a long time until the pain in his hand finally subsided.

Gritting his teeth, he climbed to his feet, brushed the dirt off his clothes, and shoved his foot back into the tattered leather shoe.

His face was full of resentment, and a sinister light flickered in his small eyes.

"The system must have lagged today, or perhaps I used the wrong posture to sign in."

Zhao Dabao muttered viciously, trying to find a logical explanation for himself. "It doesn't matter. The Sign-in System gives rewards every day. Tomorrow's sign-in task is at the abandoned warehouse behind the academy; I'll go earlier tomorrow, and there definitely won't be any more slip-ups. This was just a random accident—I, Zhao Dabao, am a child of destiny!"

Consoling himself, he limped away from the woods, his retreating figure looking as pathetic as could be.

Su Yu crouched behind the bushes, hearing every word of Zhao Dabao's muttering clearly.

"Abandoned warehouse?"

Su Yu revealed a sly, opportunistic smile; this fatty was truly thoughtful, even volunteering the location for tomorrow's check-in.

He turned his head to look at Xiao Wu, who was still dazed, and pressed a finger to his lips in a gesture for silence.

Xiao Wu nodded hurriedly, not daring to even breathe loudly.

The two of them retreated from the bushes without a sound, retracing their steps along the path they had come from.

All the way back, Xiao Wu followed obediently behind Su Yu, having lost all the arrogance of a big sister she had displayed earlier, looking exactly like an obedient little sidekick.

When they returned to the academy playground, the opening ceremony had already concluded.

Most of the freshmen had been led away by their respective class mentors, leaving the playground looking empty.

Only Tang Wu stood there all alone.

She stood on her tiptoes, craning her neck as she gazed anxiously in the direction of the back mountain.

Her fair, delicate hands were tightly twisted together, and her eyes were red; she was clearly frantic with worry.

"Brother Yu!"

Tang Wu had sharp eyes and spotted Su Yu walking from the distance at once.

She let out a joyful cheer, moved her short legs, and sprinted toward him like a little swallow returning to its nest.

She threw herself into Su Yu's arms, wrapped her hands tightly around his waist, and buried her face in his chest, refusing to let go no matter what.

"Brother Yu, where did you go? I thought you didn't want me anymore..."

Tang Wu's voice was choked with sobs, filled with grievances.

Su Yu gently patted her back, soothing her in a soft voice: "Didn't I come back? I went to take care of some important business and brought you something good."

Tang Wu sniffled and looked up, her large eyes still shimmering with tears.

She didn't care about any "good things" at all; as long as Su Yu returned safely, she was completely satisfied.

Xiao Wu stood to the side, watching Tang Wu's clingy behavior, and couldn't help but roll her eyes.

But she didn't dare to mock her casually anymore; after all, the methods Su Yu had displayed earlier had completely intimidated this 100,000-year-old Hooligan Rabbit.