Shrek Academy's Visitors (Part Two)

The appearance of the Soul Tool Automobile caused quite a stir. In just a few days, nearly half the people in the city had learned of its existence.

The man who bought the car drove it around the streets every day, as if he wished the entire world to know that he was the first person to buy one.

It was precisely because he kept driving around that so many people learned of the automobile's appearance.

The Reincarnation Shop was also remembered by many because of the Soul Tool Automobile. In recent days, the number of people coming to place orders for one had increased by the day.

Those who came to place orders were all wealthy people. Otherwise, they would not have come to buy a Soul Tool Automobile that cost one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins each.

Some of them were from Shrek Academy as well. The appearance of the Soul Tool Automobile could be called revolutionary, so it was necessary to buy one for research.

The reason they knew that some buyers were from Shrek Academy's Soul Tool Department was because they revealed their own identities.

After identifying themselves, they wanted to meet the owner of the Reincarnation Shop, though they did not state their purpose.

Ma Ming did not dare refuse the request of those from Shrek Academy. He explained that their true owner was absent, but the owner's son was in the city.

The information Jing Chen had given Ma Ming was that he was running the shop in the city on behalf of his father.

"Go notify your boss's son. Tell him that people from Shrek Academy are waiting for him at Xinyue Teahouse."

The people from Shrek Academy spoke to Ma Ming, pointing toward the teahouse diagonally across from the Reincarnation Shop's automobile dealership.

"Alright, alright, I'll go right away," Ma Ming said with a respectful nod, a smile constantly on his face as he did not dare show the slightest neglect.

This was Shrek City, Shrek Academy's territory. The other party were all Soul Masters, so he had no choice but to treat them humbly.

After giving the employees a few instructions, Ma Ming hurried toward Jing Chen's residence.

"Knock, knock, knock..." Someone knocked on the door. Jing Chen, who was inside the Time and Space Divine Tower, frowned slightly. He had been deep in thought—why had someone come to disturb him at a time like this?

Jing Chen emerged from the Time and Space Divine Tower and opened the door, finding Ma Ming panting heavily. "What happened? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Young Master, some people from Shrek Academy said they wanted to see the boss. I told them he wasn't here and that only you were in the city."

"They told me to notify you and have you meet them at Xinyue Teahouse," Ma Ming said quickly.

"People from Shrek Academy..." Jing Chen was not particularly surprised. He had considered that the appearance of the Soul Tool Automobile might draw Shrek Academy's attention.

He was somewhat displeased. They wanted to see him, yet they put on airs and sent someone to tell him to go meet them. That lofty attitude was difficult not to resent.

"You go ahead first. I'll tidy up and come over," Jing Chen said before shutting the door. He summoned the Time and Space Divine Tower and sent Yi Yi, who had been lying on top of his head, inside.

He needed to be cautious when meeting people from Shrek Academy, lest they recognize Yi Yi's true form.

Yi Yi currently did not have the strength to contend against top-tier experts. If he were recognized, he might very well be killed.

After all, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was not merely the public enemy of soul beasts—it was also humanity's public enemy.

If Shrek Academy learned that Yi Yi was a Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, they would definitely dispatch experts at once to surround and kill him.

If Jing Chen had been from Shrek Academy, Yi Yi's existence might perhaps have been permitted.

Just like Huo Yuhao in the original work: despite possessing abilities somewhat similar to those of an Evil Soul Master, he was not purged by Shrek Academy.

At times like that, their attitude was that although the ability was evil, a kind heart meant no harm. Allowing such a person to exist was acceptable.

Unfortunately, Jing Chen was not from Shrek Academy. In that case, they would not be so tolerant.

At Xinyue Teahouse, Jing Chen and Ma Ming, led by the teahouse manager, arrived at a private room on the second floor.

Three people sat inside, all dressed in Shrek Academy teacher uniforms, with Soul Tool Department badges on their chests.

When they saw Jing Chen, all three froze for a moment, then frowned in unison and looked toward Ma Ming. One of them asked, "This is your boss's son?"

"Yes, this is our young master," Ma Ming said with an ingratiating smile.

After receiving confirmation, the three exchanged glances and shook their heads in disappointment. This had been a waste of their time.

After waiting so long, they had ended up waiting for a child who looked under ten years old. They truly did not know what to say.

"Little friend, go back and notify your father. Tell him that people from Shrek Academy want to see him and have him make a trip to Shrek City."

All three stood, preparing to leave. They had no desire to discuss matters with a child; it would be a waste of time.

Jing Chen said nothing and stepped out the door. Since these people had no intention of discussing business with him, there was no need for him to remain.

"That child had such a blank expression. Could he be throwing a tantrum because being called here interrupted his playtime?" one of them joked.

"That's not impossible. Kids are like that—keeping them from playing is practically like taking their lives," another said with a laugh.

If this joke had been aimed at an ordinary nine-year-old child, there naturally would have been nothing wrong with it.

But Jing Chen had a mature soul, so it was a different matter. It could be understood as mockery and provocation.

Jing Chen kept walking as though he had not heard them. It was not a good time for him to respond.

Fan Yu, the man in the middle of the three, looked at Jing Chen a few more times. Suddenly noticing something, his eyes widened as he blurted out, "Little friend, don't leave just yet."

Jing Chen acted as though he had not heard him and had no intention of paying them any attention. He was already extremely dissatisfied with them.

They had taken it for granted that they could summon him, casually told him to leave when they saw how young he was, and now told him not to leave. Were they playing him for a fool?

If this were not Shrek City, then even if he did not take their lives, he would at least beat them up.

Seeing that Jing Chen did not react, Fan Yu quickly caught up and blocked his path, placing one hand on his shoulder.

Jing Chen did not resist. The man before him was far stronger than he was, so resistance would be meaningless. Rather than that, he might as well go along with it.

As long as they did not go too far, he would endure it for now. He would keep score and settle everything once he had the strength.

Through physical contact, Fan Yu carefully sensed Jing Chen's Soul Power fluctuations and found that he had not been mistaken.

"A level thirty-one Soul Elder?" Fan Yu blurted out, his face filled with shock at the discovery.

After he spoke those words, the two Shrek Academy teachers also widened their eyes.

The two hurried over to Jing Chen. Without caring how he felt, they directly reached out to examine him.

Jing Chen showed no expression, acting like a silent, sullen child, though he was deeply displeased inside.

"A Soul Elder with three rings, not even ten years old?" The three looked as though they had seen a ghost, and the way they looked at Jing Chen changed completely.

Becoming a Soul Elder at twelve was already rare genius territory, but becoming one at ten meant being a genius among geniuses.

"Little friend, which great sect do you come from? Or are your parents some senior from Shrek Academy?" Fan Yu asked, his breathing somewhat hurried.

Just from the other party's Soul Power Level, he could be certain that Jing Chen's background was extraordinary.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to break through to Soul Elder at such an age. Cultivation relied on more than talent; it also required resources.

Only the combination of both could produce a true genius. Relying on either one alone would not yield such results.

"My father told me not to say." After speaking, Jing Chen tried to pull free of their hands and leave.

He wanted to go, but they did not want him to. All three stopped him, their attitudes making a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn as they became much warmer.

"Little friend, since you live in Shrek City, you can consider studying at Shrek Academy."

"Although it is not currently enrollment season, and you have not yet reached the registration age, I can make an exception for you."

"I can specially permit you to enter Shrek Academy and make you a core disciple of the academy, with excellent treatment."

Fan Yu rubbed Jing Chen's head as he spoke in what he believed was a friendly tone.

He thought Jing Chen would be excited by the invitation. After all, entering Shrek Academy was the dream of many soul masters.

This sort of special admission was something countless people could only envy. Even disciples from great sects would be delighted by it.

Little did he know that Jing Chen was not only unexcited, but also rather disgusted. That disgust came from the hand rubbing his head.

This kind of enthusiasm is really irritating, Jing Chen thought. If he had been strong enough, he would definitely have slapped each of them twice.

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