Qiangu Zhangting's Test! Leng Yaozhu's Reward!

The moment Bai Yuan pushed open the classroom door in the early morning, the noise inside seemed to be paused.

Then, smiling faces appeared one after another, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

"Brother Bai! Good morning!"

"Brother Bai, have you eaten? I have some hot steamed buns here!"

"Brother Bai, that swordplay you did yesterday was so cool! Can you teach me how?"

"Brother Bai, are you thirsty? Let me get you some water!"

Bai Yuan looked at the faces surging towards him, some of whom he couldn't even name, and some of whom had even been cheering for Li Qiankun yesterday.

He looked at those solicitous smiling faces and those warm greetings.

Those eyes that seemed to wish they could worship him could only nod, forcing a polite smile.

He walked through the crowd and sat down in his usual spot by the window.

The enthusiastic students were reluctant to leave, and some even offered him water.

Some people handed him snacks, while others brought him a brand-new notebook and asked him to sign it.

Bai Yuan looked at those sincere yet fake faces and sighed inwardly.

The old saying goes, "People fear becoming famous, just as pigs fear growing fat." The truth is, the ancients were right.

Gu Yuena had somehow ended up sitting next to him.

His eyes were fixed on the classmates who had been politely rejected by Bai Yuan, his expression blank.

"You're their idol now."

Bai Yuan turned his head to look at her, his lips twitching slightly. "He's a simp."

Gu Yuena's lips curved slightly, but the smile quickly faded.

The morning classes were endured with great difficulty under Bai Yuan's "high attention."

When the bell rang, Bai Yuan stood up from his seat, and the voices of "Brother Bai!" "Brother Bai!" surged in like a tide.

He strode out of the classroom, with Gu Yuena following beside him.

In the corridor, Bai Yuan turned to look at Gu Yuena: "Junior Sister, do you want to go back to the Spirit Pagoda together?"

Gu Yuena thought for a moment, a glint of light flashing in her purple eyes.

Return to the Spirit Pagoda?

She really had nothing to do here. The Shrek Academy students were either afraid of her or kept their distance from her. She didn't even have anyone to talk to.

Bai Yuan left, and she's even more bored being here alone.

Going back with him would also give us time to check on Di Tian and the others' recovery at the liaison point.

"That's great, I've got nothing else to do, I'll go have some fun with you."

Gu Yuena's voice was indifferent, revealing no emotion.

Bai Yuan looked at her, a slight smile playing on his lips.

This girl clearly wants to go back, but she insists on making it sound like she's giving him face.

"Okay, I'll leave this afternoon."

Gu Yuena nodded.

The two walked side by side along the tree-lined path of Shrek, while behind them, people peered out of the windows of the Teaching Building.

Bai Yuan didn't turn his head, and neither did Gu Yuena; the two figures walked one after the other.

Leaving Shrek Academy.

Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, First Floor Lobby.

Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena walked through the gate side by side.

The air in the hall seemed to stir slightly.

A butler in a dark uniform was the first to react and quickly stepped forward.

He was an elder from a collateral branch of the Leng Family, who had served at the Spirit Pagoda for most of his life, and he recognized Bai Yuan at a glance.

A slight smile appeared on his perpetually stern face as he bowed slightly to Bai Yuan.

"Young Master, you're back."

The attention of everyone else in the hall was also drawn to it.

Some people stopped in their tracks, some whispered among themselves, but their eyes kept drifting this way.

The news of Bai Yuan's presence at Shrek had already spread Spirit Pagoda.

He single-handedly defeated two geniuses from Shrek Outer Court, Yue Zhengyu and Li Qiankun.

He lost his title as the First Defense of the Youth Genius Ranking.

Even Leng Yaozhu's old rivals in parliament have been much quieter lately.

"The Leng Family has really raised the bar for his licensing rights."

A young staff member lowered his voice and said to his colleague next to him, his tone tinged with envy.

"The button for the Vice Pagoda Master's exclusive floor isn't something just anyone can press."

"Nonsense, don't you see what he's made of Shrek Academy?"

His colleague rolled his eyes at him.

"You'd worship a genius like that too."

Another middle-aged deacon came up from the elevator entrance with a smile.

He stepped aside and gestured for them to enter, leading Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena to the elevator that went directly to Leng Yaozhu's private floor, and pressed the button that was not labeled with a number.

"Young Master, His Majesty awaits you."

His tone was respectful but not overly enthusiastic.

Bai Yuan nodded without saying anything.

The elevator ascended smoothly.

Bai Yuan leaned against the elevator wall, his hands in his pockets, staring at the floor numbers flashing above his head.

Gu Yuena stood beside him, her eyes lowered, lost in thought.

Are you nervous?

"Junior sister, what are you doing!"

Bai Yuan turned his head to look at her.

Gu Yuena looked up at him, her face expressionless. "No."

Bai Yuan smiled and didn't expose her.

From the moment she returned to the Spirit Pagoda, Gu Yuena's fingers had been unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

She probably hadn't finished dealing with the Soul Beast yet, and she followed him back again; she must have something on her mind.

Bite.

The elevator doors opened.

Bai Yuan stepped out of the elevator, with Gu Yuena following beside him. They walked through the corridor and stopped in front of that familiar door.

He raised his hand and knocked twice, Leng Yaozhu's calm voice came from inside.

"Come in."

Bai Yuan pushed open the door and entered.

Leng Yaozhu sat behind her desk, a thick stack of files spread out in front of her, and gold-rimmed glasses perched on her nose.

She raised her head, her amber eyes lingering on the two of them for a moment, a tiny smile curving her lips.

"You're back?"

"You're back."

Bai Yuan sat down in the chair in front of his desk, Gu Yuena sat down next to him.

Leng Yaozhu put down her pen, took off her glasses, leaned back in her chair, and looked at Bai Yuan's face.

The child is more composed than when he left. The sharpness between his brows is still there, but he has become more reserved.

She knew everything she did at Shrek.

"Are you getting used to it over there?"

Bai Yuan smiled.

"It's alright, just a bit noisy."

The Leng Yaozhu's lips deepened even further.

She knew perfectly well what he meant by "noisy." From Yue Zhengyu to Li Qiankun, they all lined up to challenge him, only to be dismissed one by one.

What are your plans next?

Bai Yuan thought for a moment.

"Let's upgrade the Soul Spirit first. It's level 40 now, time to fuse another ten -Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring."

Leng Yaozhu nodded.

Four Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring —at his age, there's not another one like him on the entire continent.

She didn't ask any more questions, nor did she need to.

Bai Yuan will walk his own path.

"Go ahead. Take a few days to rest. There's no rush with Shrek."

Bai Yuan stood up and bowed slightly to Leng Yaozhu.

Gu Yuena also stood up and nodded to Leng Yaozhu.

The two turned and walked towards the door.

"Wait a minute." Leng Yaozhu's voice came from behind.

Bai Yuan stopped and turned to look at her.

Leng Yaozhu looked at his still somewhat tired face, remained silent for a moment, and then waved her hand:

"Fine."

"Go ahead, come over for dinner tonight. I've asked the kitchen to make your favorite dishes."

Bai Yuan paused for a moment, then smiled.

"OK."

Bai Yuan nodded, pushed open the office door, and walked out side by side with Gu Yuena.

The corridor was quiet. Bai Yuan glanced at Gu Yuena and casually asked:

"Would you like to come with me to the Spirit Ascension Platform?"

Gu Yuena shook her head. "I still have things to take care of."

Seeing her absent-minded appearance, Bai Yuan didn't ask any further questions.

He couldn't ask about the matters concerning the Soul Beast.

I just hope she doesn't do anything foolish.

The two walked through the corridor toward the elevator. Bai Yuan reached the door, ready to see her off.

The elevator doors opened, and a tall figure stepped out.

The man was dressed in a well-tailored dark suit and had a handsome face.

His gaze swept over Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena.

"Bai Yuan, Gu Yue, I've heard about your exploits at the Shrek Academy."

The man's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a certain air of arrogance typical of scions of noble families.

"This is truly a great help to our Spirit Pagoda, congratulations!"

Bai Yuan paused slightly in his steps.

He glanced at Gu Yuena, who stared at him expressionlessly.

He then shifted his gaze back to the man.

"What kind of wicked idea is that Qiangu Zhangting up to now!"