Six Years Flew By, Xiao Wu Developed Exceptionally Well—One Year Equaled Two

The blazing sun hung high in a cloudless sky, its light spilling over Heaven Dou City as though draping it in a robe of gold.

Swan banners fluttered atop the city walls, and the imperial capital's gates stood wide open like the gaping maw of a gluttonous beast, constantly swallowing carriages and pedestrians.

On the official road, a carriage drawn by a black steed followed behind the line entering the city, moving slowly forward.

The carriage curtain was lifted, revealing an exquisite bare-faced beauty. Her soft black hair was tied into a ponytail and fluttered in the wind blowing into the carriage. A pair of pink rabbit ears twitched adorably.

Gazing at the grand and towering Heaven Dou City, surprise filled the girl's beautiful eyes, and her rosy lips parted slightly.

"Wow! So this is Heaven Dou City? It's so tall and huge! It's several times bigger than Notting City!"

Besides the girl, there was also a handsome young man inside the carriage.

He was tall and slender, dressed in a fitted purple outfit with pale golden lightning patterns embroidered on the sleeves. There were no excessive decorations, just a clean and sharp design. A silver-gray ring rested on his right index finger.

A faint smile lingered on the young man's lips as he watched the startled rabbit-eared girl. Her reflection was mirrored in his dark pupils.

The girl was beautiful. Her exquisite, elf-like face was utterly flawless, and her features were gentle to the extreme.

Her full lips were rosy like jade, while her face resembled a peeled egg. Her skin was fair and delicate, carrying a faint blush.

A white choker circled her snow-white, slender neck. Her exceptionally well-developed figure was clad in a fluffy white dress, tall and curvaceous. Her full breasts were round and plump like jade melons, seeming ready to burst free.

A pink sash cinched her slender waist, while her hips were perky like peaches. Her straight, long legs were sheathed in translucent white stockings patterned with silver, and her jade-like feet, encased in crystal shoes, rested together at an angle.

The young man and girl were none other than Meng Chen and Xiao Wu.

Six years had passed since Tang Hao left in humiliation.

Not long ago, Meng Chen and Xiao Wu had both successfully graduated from Notting Academy.

Moreover, because of the terrifying talent they had displayed, the Notting Academy headmaster had strongly recommended them, earning them special admission offers from Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

Seeing Meng Chen staring at her without blinking, a faint blush appeared on Xiao Wu's pretty face. Though she knew perfectly well, she still asked, "Ah Chen, what are you looking at?"

"Of course I'm looking at our super-duper, unbelievably adorable classmate Xiao Wu."

Meng Chen reached out and pinched Xiao Wu's soft cheek. Her face turned even redder, and her voice became soft and sweet.

"It's not that exaggerated..."

Seeing Xiao Wu's shy look, Meng Chen's smile reached his eyes.

Perhaps because Meng Chen had fed her more—and more nutritiously—Xiao Wu had developed far faster and more fully than in the original story. One year was equivalent to two, and she had nearly reached the level she had during the original story's five-year promise.

The carriage smoothly entered Heaven Dou City. The streets within were exceptionally wide; even a mere side road would have been enough to serve as a main thoroughfare in Notting City.

Heaven Dou Imperial Grand Hotel.

The carriage stopped before the hotel entrance. Meng Chen stepped out first and looked up at the hotel sign.

What an eye-catching name. One glance was enough to tell who stood behind this hotel.

Meng Chen and Xiao Wu got out of the carriage. The handsome boy and beautiful girl drew the attention of passing guests, especially Xiao Wu, whose delicate face seemed too exquisite to belong to the mortal world.

The hotel's interior was not extravagantly luxurious, but every corner exuded elegance and nobility. Melodious music echoed through the hall, soothing the guests' hearts.

"Hello, two rooms, please. Adjacent ones."

Arriving at the front desk, Meng Chen gave his instructions to the attendant.

The attendant glanced at Meng Chen and Xiao Wu.

There was no cliché of looking down on them or refusing entry to anyone but nobles. Their check-in was processed quickly.

"What a big bed! It's so soft and comfortable!"

After going upstairs, Xiao Wu entered her room first. Seeing the large bed inside, she threw herself onto it and rolled around. Her white-stockinged legs kicked about as the softness of the bed left her looking completely satisfied.

After several days in the carriage, with all that bumping along the way, Xiao Wu felt like her butt no longer belonged to her.

Meng Chen smiled at the sight. "Xiao Wu, rest in your room for a while. I'll call you when it's time to eat later."

"Mm-hm."

Xiao Wu hummed twice, and Meng Chen left the room as well, heading next door.

Meanwhile, outside Soto City.

At the entrance of Shrek Academy, some people who had heard of Shrek's reputation but did not know the truth lined up, paying nonrefundable registration fees. They were even threatened with force by Dai Mubai, and in the end could only flee in fear.

"Mubai, why are you the only one here? Where's Xiao San?"

Seeing that only Dai Mubai had come out to hold things down, Li Yusong, who was in charge of registration, asked why Tang San was nowhere to be seen.

"Tang San? He's still tinkering with those hidden weapons of his," Dai Mubai replied casually.

Then, his gaze suddenly sharpened. He looked toward the registration line and locked onto a graceful figure whose development was downright outrageous. A strange gleam flashed through his mismatched eyes as he subconsciously muttered in surprise.

"What a hot girl!"

Dai Mubai considered himself experienced with countless women. He had been with mature ones too, yet this was still his first time seeing someone so young and already so well-developed, with plenty of room left to grow.

He immediately stepped forward.

"Beauty, I'm Dai Mubai, a student at Shrek Academy. You're here to register too, right?"

Dai Mubai struck up a conversation with Zhu Zhuqing. After glancing at him, Zhu Zhuqing ignored him.

Dai Mubai frowned after being ignored, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

He, Dai Mubai, was the little prince of Soto City's romantic scene, nicknamed the "slayer of a thousand promiscuous women." With his handsome looks and deep pockets, he had captured the hearts of countless young girls and married women in Soto City.

Yet now, someone had actually ignored him.

What one could not have always stirred the heart. Dai Mubai became even more interested in Zhu Zhuqing.

He had heard that girls who appeared cold as ice on the surface were actually more passionate than anyone in private. That kind of contrast was exactly what made them alluring.

The corners of Dai Mubai's mouth lifted slightly into a wicked smile.

In that case, he would see whether it was really true.

Sensing the hint of ill intent mixed into Dai Mubai's appraising gaze, Zhu Zhuqing's delicate brows furrowed as disgust rose in her heart.

In truth, before coming to register at Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing had already spent several days observing Dai Mubai in Soto City. She had seen everything he did.

Every day, he indulged himself in Soto City, visiting brothels and playing with women.

Zhu Zhuqing had not expected Dai Mubai to be so pathetic, and she was deeply disappointed.

To find Dai Mubai, she had been hunted by Zhu Zhuyun and narrowly escaped death time and again. And this was the result?

But when she thought of the Zhu Family and the imperial family's harsh rules, Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip.

"No, I can't give up just like this. Dai Mubai, let me see whether you're only pretending—or if you've truly fallen into depravity."

From the moment she escaped the Zhu Family and fled the Star Luo Empire, she had already lost any path of retreat.

Her strength alone was far too weak, so she needed Dai Mubai's strength. Only then could she contend against Zhu Zhuyun and resist the rules of the Zhu Family and the imperial family.

Zhu Zhuqing coldly watched Dai Mubai's departing figure, her heart heavy as though endless pressure rested upon her shoulders.

But no matter how heavy that pressure was, she had to bear it. She did not want to become like her second sister, losing her freedom and being reduced to a tool...