(A beautiful picture of Wang Dong'er)
"Mm, this cultivation technique is really good. It's quite suited to your current condition. You humans really are something!"
Huo Yuhao had only just entered a state of meditative cultivation when everything before his eyes suddenly turned white.
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice rang out, and he was brought back into his Sea of Consciousness.
"Brother Sky Dream?" Huo Yuhao called out, pleasantly surprised.
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's lazy voice sounded:
"Your body's changed quite a bit over the past few days. At least you've made a good start. Your body's ability to withstand things is gradually improving, too. You're doing even better than I expected."
"Brother Sky Dream, I'll work hard at cultivating."
Hearing Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice again reassured Huo Yuhao once more that fusing with a million-year Soul Beast hadn't been a dream.
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said, "I'm sleepy. I'm going to rest for a while. Just keep cultivating the way you are now. When you break through to the point where you need a Second Soul Ring, I'll naturally wake up."
Huo Yuhao asked, "If I want to find you, will I be able to?"
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm replied, "If you run into danger you can't overcome, of course I'll help you. Don't worry. I can only stay alive as long as you do! I'm off to sleep..."
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice faded away.
Huo Yuhao was still hesitating over whether he should tell it about the system.
But after a moment's thought, he decided there was no need.
They were both opportunities that belonged to him.
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was real, and the system was the real deal, too. It seemed he truly was a child of fortune!
Huo Yuhao's mindset was slowly changing.
He cultivated until midnight.
As soon as the clock struck twelve, his system panel lit up:
[Congratulations! C-rank mission complete!] [Reward: Mysterious Heaven Skill advanced by one level!]
Huo Yuhao nearly cried out in excitement.
Fantastic!
He continued sitting cross-legged in meditation.
He could really feel the Mysterious Heaven Skill becoming much clearer!
This would greatly increase his cultivation speed!
Meanwhile, Lin Ye also received a system notification:
[Huo Yuhao completed a mission. Points gained: 33] [Current system points: 362] [One lottery draw awarded!]
Lin Ye's eyes lit up.
Once he had a lottery draw, he couldn't help wanting to use it!
He rubbed his hands together and opened the system panel:
[Current lottery draws: 1]
"Draw!"
A colorful wheel popped up on the screen, its pointer spinning rapidly.
He reached out and tapped it.
The wheel slowed, hopping from one slot to the next.
At last, the pointer came to a gradual stop.
[Congratulations! You've won a Soul Tool: Milk Tea Maker!]
Lin Ye stared at the Soul Tool that had appeared in front of him and fell silent for three seconds.
Why did the rewards Huo Yuhao sent my way seem so useless?
The last one was a toilet, and this one's a milk tea machine.
Will I draw a barbecue grill next time?
Oh, well. Something's better than nothing.
Maybe it'll come in handy one day.
He set the Milk Tea Maker on a nearby table, then flopped onto the bed.
Tang Ya had just made up the bed. The blanket was brand new, clean, and smelled of sunshine.
Lin Ye closed his eyes and sighed with contentment.
His first day at Shrek had gone pretty well.
Before long, he was fast asleep.
Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao kept cultivating until dawn.
It was only when the sky began to lighten that he woke from meditation.
He felt refreshed. After the Mysterious Heaven Skill advanced by one level, his Soul Power circulated noticeably faster.
He stretched his limbs and went to the cafeteria for breakfast.
It was still the cheapest meal—plain rice porridge and pickles—but it tasted especially good.
On his way back, as he reached the first-year dormitory building, a young man approached him.
Huo Yuhao stopped in his tracks.
What a pretty... boy?
The young man looked about his age. His short, neat hair was a rare shade of pinkish blue, and his skin was so fair it seemed to glow.
Most striking were his eyes: a faint pinkish blue, large and bright, with long, curled lashes.
His features were so delicate he was almost impossibly handsome—prettier even than Beibei.
Huo Yuhao didn't think of himself as someone who cared about looks, but when he saw this young man, he still couldn't help taking a second glance.
They passed each other.
The young man suddenly pinched his nose and muttered with a frown, "You stink."
His voice wasn't loud, but Huo Yuhao heard every word.
He froze mid-step.
Right. I forgot to take a bath yesterday.
He lowered his head and hurried away.
The young man glanced back at him, his eyes full of disdain.
They both left a deep impression on each other.
This young man was Wang Dong.
Or, to be precise, Wang Dong'er, disguised as a boy.
She watched Huo Yuhao's retreating figure and couldn't help wrinkling her nose.
How could there be someone in her class who paid so little attention to hygiene?
He was filthy, and he even smelled sour...
I hope my roommate is the tidy sort.
She shook her head and followed the number on her key to the dormitory.
A sign marked "108" hung beside the door.
Wang Dong'er took out her key, unlocked the door, and went inside.
The curtains were drawn, leaving the room a little dim.
So her roommate was already here?
She felt along the wall for the switch. With a click, the light came on.
The dormitory wasn't large, but it was surprisingly clean.
The floor was polished until it gleamed, the table was spotless, and even the bed sheets were neatly spread.
Wang Dong'er immediately felt much better.
Not bad, not bad. Looks like her roommate was a tidy person.
Then she looked toward the bed, where someone was lying down.
The blanket was pulled up to his chest, and he was sleeping soundly.
He had fair skin and handsome features.
Wang Dong'er froze.
So this was her roommate?
He was pretty...
Before she could finish the thought, the person on the bed stirred.
Lin Ye opened his bleary eyes and drowsily sat up.
The blanket slid down from his chest, revealing a wide expanse of fair skin.
"Mm? Is my roommate here?"
He rubbed his eyes, still not fully awake.
Wang Dong'er's face instantly flushed bright red.
She spun around, her voice suddenly pitching up. "What time do you call this? Get out of bed!"
Lin Ye scratched his head, looking completely innocent.
Who wouldn't sleep in when they had the chance?
Once classes started in a few days, he wouldn't get to relax like this anymore.
He yawned and began getting dressed at a leisurely pace.
He had no idea that his roommate, facing away from him, had ears that were already bright red.
Wang Dong'er stood with her back to Lin Ye and took several deep breaths.
Once her heartbeat had settled a little, she began reciting the speech she'd rehearsed on the way over:
"Since you've kept the dormitory so clean, I'll allow you to stay with me for now."
"But there are a few rules you need to remember."
"First, don't go around the dormitory bare-chested and make a nuisance of yourself!"
"Second, don't bring people back to the dormitory whenever you like!"
"Third, don't snore at night!"
"Fourth, don't disturb me!"
"Fifth, you'll be responsible for keeping the dormitory clean from now on, but don't touch my bed."
"Is that clear?"
She spoke so quickly, as if she were afraid she'd forget her lines if she slowed down.
Lin Ye watched her awkward posture and felt like laughing.
She was clearly a girl, yet she insisted on acting like a tough guy.
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