The next morning, Lin Ye woke up groggily.
By habit, he pushed aside the long, pale, silky-smooth leg draped across him.
"Time to get up, time to get up."
He said it casually, rubbed his eyes, and got out of bed.
"Don't bother me. I'm sleeping a little longer."
Xiao Wu mumbled and continued sleeping soundly.
Lin Ye didn't make a fuss. He quickly washed up, then sat down on the suite's sofa.
After about the time it took to burn an incense stick, a hotel server brought breakfast to the door.
"Pretty thoughtful. And they sent all this nourishing stuff?"
Seeing the breakfast the hotel had sent, Lin Ye couldn't help making a comment.
It was a hotel for couples, after all. Even the complimentary breakfast was thoughtful.
There was light rice porridge, stir-fried meat, and the like.
But there was also a big bowl of soup.
It was sprinkled with a whole lot of goji berries!
If they'd actually done anything, wouldn't a bowl of this soup let them go another three hundred rounds?
"Morning~"
Just as he was marveling at how considerate the Rose Hotel was, a somewhat unfamiliar voice came from behind him, startling him badly.
"Why are you here?"
Lin Ye turned around, his eyelids twitching hard a few times.
Why was Zhu Zhuqing here?
He'd gone to bed early last night, so he hadn't known what was going on.
"Sorry. I startled you."
Zhu Zhuqing looked a little embarrassed.
She barely made a sound when she walked. It seemed she really could startle people easily.
"Not at all. It's broad daylight. Who could possibly be scared?"
Lin Ye waved a hand, nearly wearing upright and unafraid of evil spirits across his face.
[Good grief~ She doesn't make a sound when she walks. That's scary, okay?]
[Good thing I didn't do anything bad last night, or I'd have been done for.]
[Such a pretty girl, but she's like a ghost!]
Zhu Zhuqing: "..."
And he said he hadn't been startled!
Heh~
A man's mouth was a liar's den.
Not one punctuation mark could be trusted.
"Is Xiao Wu still asleep?"
Zhu Zhuqing still felt a little awkward about the two of them sleeping together.
From what Xiao Wu had said, they'd been sleeping together for years.
Apparently, since they were at Notting Academy.
That meant six years already.
Why had they slept together?
She strongly suspected Lin Ye had talked Xiao Wu into it.
Xiao Wu looked so innocent and carefree.
She didn't look like the sort who'd make the first move.
Zhu Zhuqing gave Lin Ye a doubtful once-over.
That look made Lin Ye feel a little uncomfortable.
What was with her?
Did she think he'd done something last night?
[Heaven knows I didn't do anything last night. I was completely innocent!]
[What's with that look? Can't you keep your thoughts pure? That's way too dirty!]
[The ancients said: pretty women always have dirty minds!]
Zhu Zhuqing's delicate brows twitched hard a few times.
How were her thoughts dirty?
This guy was awful!
"Oh? Zhuqing's up too?"
Xiao Wu walked out, yawning. She was still wearing her bunny-hooded pajamas, and looked adorable.
Zhu Zhuqing relaxed and gave a slight nod. "I just got up."
"Oh, then let's eat breakfast."
After saying that, Xiao Wu headed to the bathroom. Once she'd washed up, she looked much more alert.
The three of them sat down to eat. Once they were finished, Lin Ye began getting ready.
"We're going to check in at Shrek Academy today. Don't be late."
"Mm-hmm. I heard it only accepts monsters, but our strength should be enough!"
Xiao Wu was confident.
She'd learned from Lin Ye's inner thoughts that Shrek Academy's requirement was to be twelve years old and have a Soul Power Level of twenty-one to enroll.
She was already Level 42. Getting in would be a piece of cake.
Lin Ye went without saying—he was already over Level 60.
He was a super monster.
If he showed even a little of his cultivation, Shrek Academy would beg him to join.
Just before leaving the room, Lin Ye completed his check-in.
[Host successfully checked in at the Rose Hotel. Received the max-level Chaos Divine Eye, Soul Power increased by three levels, and the first and Second Soul Rings' age increased by twenty thousand years.]
As expected, the rewards for important locations were always generous.
The age of both Soul Rings had increased by twenty thousand years, and his Soul Power had increased by three levels.
He'd also gained a powerful skill.
The Chaos Divine Eye!
The Chaos Divine Eye was powerful, somewhat like the Purple Demon Eye, but much stronger.
The Purple Demon Eye only provided greater observation and long-range vision, letting one see through an enemy's speed.
It could also deal mental damage.
The Chaos Divine Eye had all those abilities, but was much stronger.
On top of that, it could see through illusions, perceive the essence of all things, and see through objects.
In other words, under the Purple Demon Eye, any disguise was useless.
A person's Soul Power, the weaknesses of their Soul Skills, the weaknesses of their Martial Soul—everything could be seen at a glance.
That was what made the max-level Chaos Divine Eye so terrifying.
And the Chaos Divine Eye could also continuously strengthen his spiritual power.
By comparison, the Purple Demon Eye was trash, completely unworthy of mention.
"Xiao Wu, Shrek only accepts monsters, which means you need exceptional talent. Can I get in?"
Zhu Zhuqing was a little worried.
She was only Level 27 now. That didn't seem very strong.
"Relax~ You definitely can."
"Shrek's requirement is to be Level 21 by the age of twelve. Aren't you already over Level 20?"
"Only Level 21?"
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned.
She hadn't expected the requirement to be so simple.
But compared with other people her age, their Soul Power Levels really were much lower.
To reach Level 16 or 17 by the age of twelve was already enough to be called a genius by most people.
"Xiao Wu, what's your Soul Power Level now?"
Zhu Zhuqing was curious. She still didn't know how strong Xiao Wu was.
If she had the same level of talent, then she should be about as strong as Zhuqing.
"Oh, Level 42."
"L-Level 42?"
Zhu Zhuqing was shocked, her mouth falling open in disbelief.
Twelve years old, Level 42?
How, how had she cultivated to that level?
She'd seen countless prodigies since childhood, but not one could match Xiao Wu's monstrous talent.
Now this was a real monster!
"Then what about him..."
"A Ye? A Ye's a super monster. Don't ask—you'll only feel inferior."
Xiao Wu shrugged.
Anyone who learned Lin Ye's level would feel an intense sense of inferiority.
Just think about it: being born in the same era as him was a tragedy.
If all went well, he'd easily dominate an entire era in the future.
Zhu Zhuqing was curious, but she didn't ask any more.
She'd find out eventually.
Maybe one day Lin Ye's inner thoughts would give it away on their own.
The three of them got ready and left the Rose Hotel.
Lin Ye was in a great mood. Today's check-in reward had been exceptionally generous.
When he checked in at Shrek Academy, the reward would probably be even more outrageous.
After all, that was where fate turned, and where the protagonist group would grow.
Wouldn't the reward for checking in there be off the charts?
The three of them left Suotuo City and headed for Shrek Academy.
At last, they arrived at a village.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the village, puzzled.
Could an academy really be built in a village?
Xiao Wu had said the place was crude, but surely it couldn't be this crude?
When the three of them reached the gates of Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing was truly stunned.
Crude?
No, it was dilapidated!
Without the signboard, she really would have thought it was some ramshackle house.
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