Chapter Summaries

Ao Tian let Zhu Zhuqing hear Dai Mubai lying to and being intimate with two other women, leaving her devastated. Xiao Wu comforted Zhu Zhuqing and urged her to resist her family's arranged marriage by becoming strong, then offered to help her cultivate faster.

• Ao Tian refused Zhu Zhuqing's money and asked whether Dai Mubai was the man who had upset her.
• Ao Tian made Dai Mubai's conversation next door audible, and Zhu Zhuqing heard him claim he would marry two women and then fool around with them.
• Xiao Wu comforted Zhu Zhuqing, who explained that she and Dai Mubai had been betrothed as children and that her family expected her to marry him.
• Xiao Wu urged Zhu Zhuqing to grow strong enough to resist her family's demands, and Zhu Zhuqing briefly regained hope.
• Xiao Wu revealed that she was a twelve-year-old Soul Elder and offered to help Zhu Zhuqing cultivate faster, then winked at Ao Tian.

After Dai Mubai’s lies and intimacy with two girls exposed his betrayal, Xiao Wu comforted Zhu Zhuqing and urged her to resist her arranged marriage by becoming stronger. Xiao Wu offered to help Zhu Zhuqing cultivate faster, hinting that she expected Ao Tian to assist.

• Ao Tian made the voices from the next room audible, and Zhu Zhuqing heard Dai Mubai promise two girls marriage before becoming intimate with them.
• Xiao Wu supported the devastated Zhu Zhuqing, who broke down in tears after realizing Dai Mubai had betrayed her.
• Zhu Zhuqing explained that she and Dai Mubai had been betrothed since childhood, but her family’s order left her feeling powerless to refuse him.
• Xiao Wu encouraged Zhu Zhuqing to fight for control of her future and become strong enough that no one could force her into marriage.
• Xiao Wu revealed that she was a twelve-year-old Soul Elder and offered to help Zhu Zhuqing cultivate faster, then winked at Ao Tian.

Xiao Wu persuaded Zhu Zhuqing to reject her engagement to Dai Mubai and join her at Shrek Academy, then bargained with Ao Tian to help accelerate Zhu Zhuqing’s cultivation. Xiao Wu agreed to sleep beside Ao Tian for the night, and he promised not to touch her.

• Ao Tian decided to help Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu persuaded her to take control of her fate and stop considering Dai Mubai her fiancé.
• Zhu Zhuqing accepted Xiao Wu’s offer to join them at Shrek Academy and agreed to keep wearing her mask to conceal her identity.
• Xiao Wu declared Zhu Zhuqing her younger sister and promised to teach her how to cultivate faster after they reached Shrek Academy.
• Ao Tian told Xiao Wu he would help Zhu Zhuqing if Xiao Wu slept beside him that night, and Xiao Wu agreed after making him promise not to touch her.

Xiao Wu persuaded Zhu Zhuqing to reject her engagement to Dai Mubai and join her at Shrek Academy, promising to help her cultivation. Ao Tian agreed to help Zhu Zhuqing after Xiao Wu accepted his condition of sleeping beside him that night, though he promised not to touch her.

• Xiao Wu urged Zhu Zhuqing to decide her own fate, and Zhu Zhuqing resolved never to forgive Dai Mubai or remain bound to him.
• Zhu Zhuqing agreed to go to Shrek Academy with Xiao Wu and rely on her for help increasing her cultivation speed.
• Xiao Wu enthusiastically declared Zhu Zhuqing her sister, and Zhu Zhuqing began calling her Sister Xiao Wu.
• Ao Tian teased Xiao Wu about her lack of body hair, then offered to help Zhu Zhuqing if Xiao Wu slept beside him that night.
• Xiao Wu reluctantly accepted Ao Tian's condition after he promised not to touch her, and Ao Tian agreed to help Zhu Zhuqing.

Xiao Wu took Zhu Zhuqing shopping in Suotuo City to lift her spirits, while Ao Tian and Gu Yuena accompanied them. They encountered Tang San at a strange shop, and the chapter ended with Ao Tian noticing a cloaked figure watching from the street.

• Xiao Wu persuaded Zhu Zhuqing to leave the hotel and shop instead of staying behind to cultivate, promising that Ao Tian could help her advance quickly.
• Xiao Wu bought clothes and jewelry for herself and Zhu Zhuqing using Ao Tian's money, while Zhu Zhuqing resolved to repay him later.
• Ao Tian recognized Spirit Hall's emblem on a shop sign and led the group inside to investigate.
• Tang San bought a crystal from the shopkeeper, who recognized the belt given to Tang San by his Teacher and offered the crystal for free.
• Tang San invited Gu Yuena and the others to travel with him to Shrek Academy, but Gu Yuena declined.
• Ao Tian spotted a burly figure in a black cloak disappearing around the end of the street.

Xiao Wu took Zhu Zhuqing shopping to help her recover from her emotional turmoil, and the group encountered Tang San in a strange shop. After Tang San left, Ao Tian spotted a burly, cloaked figure watching from the street.

• Xiao Wu persuaded Zhu Zhuqing to leave the hotel and shop, promising she could help accelerate Zhu Zhuqing’s cultivation.
• Xiao Wu bought clothes for herself and Zhu Zhuqing with Ao Tian’s money, while Zhu Zhuqing resolved to repay him with her next Soul Master subsidy.
• Ao Tian recognized the symbols on a shabby shop’s sign and led the group inside, where they found Tang San bargaining over a crystal.
• The shopkeeper recognized Tang San’s belt and, learning Tang San was his Teacher’s Disciple, offered him the crystal for free; Tang San left money anyway.
• Tang San invited the group to travel to Shrek Academy together the next day, but Gu Yuena refused, and Ao Tian noticed a burly figure in a black cloak at the end of the street.

Ao Tian reflected on Tang San’s unusual fortune before Xiao Wu and the others visited the Great Soul Arena and watched a frightening death match. That night, Xiao Wu nervously shared Ao Tian’s bed, and he held her as they fell asleep.

• Ao Tian wondered whether Tang San’s discovery of the Board Crystal was fate and considered how his own fortune had influenced Xiao Wu and the others.
• Xiao Wu led the group to the Great Soul Arena, where she and Zhu Zhuqing watched battles and were frightened by a death match.
• After dinner, Zhu Zhuqing remained calm when Dai Mubai left with two girls, then cultivated while Xiao Wu prepared for bed.
• Xiao Wu hesitated before climbing into Ao Tian’s bed and tried to cultivate when he pulled her close.
• Ao Tian drew Xiao Wu into his arms again after the lights went out, and she gradually relaxed as he told her to sleep.

Ao Tian reflected on Tang San’s unusual fortune before Xiao Wu and the others visited the Great Soul Arena and watched a frightening deathmatch. That night, Xiao Wu nervously shared Ao Tian’s bed, but gradually relaxed when he held her and told her to sleep.

• Ao Tian wondered whether Tang San was the Child of Destiny after he obtained the Board Crystal, and considered the unusual fortune surrounding him and those close to him.
• Xiao Wu led the group to the Great Soul Arena, where she and Zhu Zhuqing watched several fights and were frightened by a bloody deathmatch.
• After dinner, Zhu Zhuqing remained calm when Dai Mubai left with two girls, then cultivated while sharing a room with Gu Yuena.
• Xiao Wu hesitated before getting into Ao Tian’s bed, and she recoiled when he pulled her into his arms.
• Later, Ao Tian drew Xiao Wu close again and told her to stop worrying and sleep, and she gradually relaxed.

Xiao Wu, Gu Yuena, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ao Tian set out for Shrek Academy, while Zhu Zhuqing prepared to conceal her identity there. On the road, the Dragon Horse knocked a rival rider’s horse away, leaving the angry girl approaching Ao Tian’s carriage.

• Xiao Wu woke beside Ao Tian, misunderstood his body’s natural reaction, and hurried to the bathroom while Gu Yuena figured out what had happened.
• After breakfast, Ao Tian and the three girls left Suotuo City for Shrek Academy, and he told Xiao Wu that he wanted her to suffer a little there.
• Zhu Zhuqing put on a mask and decided to use the name Zhu Qing at Shrek Academy, asking Xiao Wu to call her Xiao Qing in front of others.
• A girl in white raced her black horse ahead of Ao Tian’s carriage, and the Dragon Horse struck the black horse, sending the girl and horse flying.
• The black horse fled into the fields, and the girl angrily limped toward Ao Tian’s carriage.

Xiao Wu, Gu Yuena, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ao Tian set out for Shrek Academy, where Zhu Zhuqing planned to conceal her identity. On the road, the Dragon Horse knocked a young woman and her horse aside after she rode in front of it, leaving her to confront Ao Tian.

• Xiao Wu woke embarrassed after mistaking Ao Tian's sleeping body's natural reaction for deliberate touching, while Gu Yuena understood what had happened.
• Ao Tian and the three girls checked out after breakfast and traveled toward Shrek Academy outside Suotuo City.
• Zhu Zhuqing said she would use the name Zhu Qing at the academy and wear a mask until she defeated the person she wanted to confront.
• A white-dressed young woman raced her black horse past Ao Tian's carriage and provocatively looked back at him.
• The Dragon Horse rammed the black horse, sending the young woman tumbling and causing her horse to flee into the farmland.
• The young woman limped angrily toward Ao Tian after he stopped the carriage.

Ao Tian let Ning Rongrong ride with him and the others to Shrek Academy after she blocked their carriage and demanded compensation. Inside, Ning Rongrong apologized for her behavior and introduced herself, leaving Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing wary of her.

• Ao Tian sensed that powerful Soul Masters were secretly protecting the maiden in white as she confronted him over her injured ankle and lost horse.
• The maiden demanded either a hundred Gold Soul Coins or Ao Tian's carriage, but Xiao Wu argued that she had caused the accident by blocking their way.
• After Ao Tian mentioned Shrek Academy, the maiden asked for a ride there, and he agreed while Gu Yuena pulled Xiao Wu back into the carriage.
• Ao Tian recognized the maiden as most likely Ning Rongrong, eldest daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and continued toward Shrek Academy.
• Ning Rongrong admired the carriage and Gu Yuena, then apologized to Gu Yuena, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing for blocking their way and acting impulsively.
• Ning Rongrong showed them her red, swollen ankle.

Ao Tian let Ning Rongrong ride in his carriage to Shrek Academy after she injured her ankle and demanded compensation. Inside, Ning Rongrong apologized to the others and introduced herself as their future classmate.

• Ao Tian sensed that Soul Masters were secretly protecting the maiden in white after the Dragon Horse knocked her and her horse aside.
• The maiden demanded either one hundred Gold Soul Coins or Ao Tian's carriage, but Xiao Wu accused her of blocking their way and refused to sell it.
• After Ao Tian mentioned Shrek Academy, the maiden asked for a ride there, and he agreed despite Xiao Wu's objections.
• Ao Tian recognized the maiden as probably Ning Rongrong, the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and continued toward Shrek Academy.
• Inside the carriage, Ning Rongrong admired Gu Yuena's beauty, apologized for her earlier behavior, and introduced herself to Gu Yuena, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Qing.
• Gu Yuena asked about Ning Rongrong's ankle, and Ning Rongrong showed her swollen, reddened ankle.

Ning Rongrong admired Xiao Wu’s unique carriage and decided to befriend the group so she could obtain one. At Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai approached Gu Yuena, but she ignored him while Xiao Wu rebuked him for his behavior.

• Ning Rongrong hid her frustration and praised the carriage, prompting Xiao Wu to explain its features.
• Ao Tian brought the group to Shrek Academy, where they joined the line for entrance assessments.
• The applicants were tested on age and Soul Power while Ao Tian noticed Tang San and Dai Mubai were absent.
• Dai Mubai came out from inside and greeted Gu Yuena, who ignored him as Xiao Wu criticized him.
• Dai Mubai said he was helping with the assessments and told Gu Yuena to wait for her turn.

Ning Rongrong tried to win Xiao Wu’s favor by admiring Ao Tian’s extraordinary carriage, and the group arrived at Shrek Academy to take its entrance assessment. Dai Mubai recognized Gu Yuena and approached her, but she ignored him while Xiao Wu rebuked him for his behavior.

• Ning Rongrong hid her resentment over her injury and praised the carriage while Xiao Wu explained its features.
• Ao Tian brought the group to Shrek Academy, where applicants were lining up for tests of age and Soul Power.
• Ao Tian and the girls joined the queue, and Xiao Wu noted that Tang San was not there; Ao Tian said he had likely already gone inside.
• Dai Mubai came out to assist with the assessment, recognized Gu Yuena, and greeted her.
• Gu Yuena ignored Dai Mubai, while Xiao Wu criticized him for taking two girls to a hotel; Dai Mubai awkwardly returned to his duties.

At Shrek Academy’s entrance exam, Ning Rongrong, Ao Tian, Xiao Wu, Gu Yuena, and Zhu Zhuqing revealed their Martial Souls and Soul Rings. Ao Tian, Xiao Wu, and Gu Yuena shocked the examiner and Ning Rongrong by appearing as Soul Elders, while Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul made Dai Mubai realize she might be his betrothed.

• Ning Rongrong passed the age and Soul Power tests with her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul and two yellow Soul Rings.
• Ao Tian revealed three Soul Rings and was recognized as a Soul Elder, leaving Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai stunned.
• Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena each revealed three Soul Rings, further shocking the examiner and making Ning Rongrong feel far less exceptional.
• Zhu Zhuqing revealed her Nether Spirit Cat Martial Soul and two yellow Soul Rings, triggering a strong resonance with Dai Mubai’s White Tiger Martial Soul.
• Dai Mubai asked whether Zhu Zhuqing was Zhu Qing, and she calmly denied it.

Ning Rongrong and the others completed Shrek Academy’s entrance assessment, and Ao Tian, Xiao Wu, and Gu Yuena shocked the examiner by revealing three Soul Rings each. Zhu Zhuqing then released her martial soul, prompting Dai Mubai to recognize her as the girl he had encountered before, though she denied being Zhuqing.

• Ning Rongrong passed the assessment with her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda and two Soul Rings, but Ao Tian, Gu Yuena, and Xiao Wu showed little reaction to her martial soul.
• Ao Tian revealed three Soul Rings and passed, leaving Ning Rongrong stunned and making Dai Mubai doubt his confidence.
• Xiao Wu revealed three Soul Rings as well and joined Ao Tian, while the examiner struggled to contain his shock.
• Gu Yuena also displayed three Soul Rings, deepening Ning Rongrong’s dismay at the gap between their abilities.
• Zhu Zhuqing revealed her two Soul Rings, and Dai Mubai recognized her by the aura of her Nether Spirit Cat Martial Soul.
• Dai Mubai asked if she was Zhuqing, but Zhu Zhuqing calmly denied it.

Dai Mubai led Ao Tian and the others through Shrek Academy, where Oscar’s sausage incantation made the girls vomit and left Tang San struggling to keep his sausage down. Dai Mubai then offered to let the group skip the rest of the line for this part of the exam.

• Zhu Zhuqing told Dai Mubai she was Zhu Qing, a collateral Zhu Family member who knew nothing of his relationship with her cousin.
• Ao Tian warned Dai Mubai not to call him brother, and Dai Mubai privately resolved to defeat him in the practical assessment.
• Dai Mubai led the group to the next testing area, where they found Tang San eating one of Oscar’s sausages.
• At Dai Mubai’s insistence, Oscar recited his Soul Curse and conjured a sausage, causing the girls to vomit while Tang San forced down his mouthful.
• Dai Mubai advised Tang San to avoid Oscar’s sausages and offered to take the group past this part of the exam.

Dai Mubai led Ao Tian, Gu Yuena, and the others into Shrek Academy, where Oscar’s sausage-making curse horrified the applicants. After Tang San forced down another bite, Dai Mubai offered to take the group directly through the assessment.

• Dai Mubai questioned Zhu Zhuqing, who claimed she was her cousin Zhu Qing and said she did not know about her relationship with him.
• Ao Tian told Dai Mubai not to call him brother, and Dai Mubai privately planned to defeat him during the combat assessment.
• Dai Mubai brought the group to the testing area, where Tang San was eating Oscar’s sausages.
• Dai Mubai demanded that Oscar make a sausage, and Oscar’s lewd Soul Curse made the girls who had been eating them vomit.
• Tang San suppressed his nausea and swallowed his mouthful, while Xiao Wu complained about Shrek Academy.
• Dai Mubai stopped the line and offered to take the group directly through the assessment.

Ao Tian and his companions proved their strength to the protesting applicants and advanced to Shrek Academy’s fourth test. Zhao Wuji announced that they would have to survive one incense stick’s time against him, and Dai Mubai objected that the test violated the rules.

• Dai Mubai brought Tang San to the fourth test, but Ao Tian held back until the protesting applicants challenged the group’s qualifications.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong demonstrated Soul Power levels of twenty-seven and twenty-six, then Ao Tian, Xiao Wu, and Gu Yuena revealed three Soul Rings each.
• Dai Mubai rebuked the applicants and explained to Tang San that Shrek Academy accepted only monsters, while Xiao Wu muttered that the academy was full of scumbags.
• Dai Mubai introduced the six applicants to Zhao Wuji, who set a fourth test requiring them to last one incense stick’s time against him.
• Dai Mubai cried out that Zhao Wuji’s test violated the rules.

Ao Tian and his companions proved their strength to the skeptical applicants and advanced to Shrek Academy’s fourth trial. Zhao Wuji announced a combat test against himself, leaving Dai Mubai alarmed that the assessment would not follow the usual rules.

• Dai Mubai led Tang San and the others past the first trial, but Ao Tian waited while the protesting applicants challenged their qualifications.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong demonstrated Soul Power ranks of twenty-seven and twenty-six, then Ao Tian, Xiao Wu, and Gu Yuena revealed that they were Soul Elders.
• Dai Mubai rebuked the applicants and explained that Shrek Academy accepted only monsters, while Tang San said he was glad to join.
• Dai Mubai brought the six applicants to Zhao Wuji, who set a fourth trial requiring them to withstand one incense stick’s time of combat against him.
• Dai Mubai objected that Zhao Wuji’s personal assessment was not according to the rules.