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Dorm 108.

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After stepping inside and getting a clear look at the room, Jiang Mu saw that the bed on the left had already been made. Judging by the material, it was obviously incredibly luxurious and expensive.

"Looks like your roommate is pretty rich. I wonder if he'll be easy to get along with." Tang Ya recognized the material at a glance and spoke up.

"Let's hope so."

Jiang Mu sighed softly. Whether they would get along depended on the situation, but it definitely would not be easy.

Still, he had just confirmed another use for the system. It really could be used as a system for taking advantage of others.

Rustle, rustle.

He took the bedding he had bought from the system space and began making up the other empty bed.

With Tang Ya helping, the two worked together and finished making the bed with hardly any effort.

Tang Ya wiped the nonexistent sweat from her forehead and said to Jiang Mu, "That's about it. Come on, Xiao Mu. You don't have anything to do now, so I'll show you around Shrek Academy."

It had not been easy to get some time alone together, so naturally, she did not want to part ways just yet. Did this count as a date?

"Sure."

Jiang Mu did not refuse and nodded in agreement. Their hearts seemed to collide without either of them realizing it.

Bei Bei hated him so much. He needed to give the guy a good beating, then go on a date with Tang Ya.

"Mm."

The moment Jiang Mu stood up, he saw Tang Ya extending her hand toward him.

Tang Ya turned her head aside and only glanced at him from the corner of her eye before grabbing his hand the next second.

Their hands clasped together once more.

As if afraid Jiang Mu might say something, she simply wanted to leave now that she had taken his hand.

"Come on, I'll take you for a walk."

"Okay..."

Jiang Mu had no objections, but judging by Tang Ya's behavior, it seemed like she would practically throw herself at him without him even needing to win her over.

Nothing unexpected happened when they went out this time. Outside the freshmen dormitory building, there was no one left. Wang Dong had already departed, and the fangirls who had gathered around were naturally gone as well. It gave the two of them some quiet time together.

Back at the main gate,

Huo Yuhao hurried over to the admissions teacher while supporting Bei Bei.

"Recommendation letter, name, martial soul, level."

It was the same request. The admissions teacher did not even look up. The conflict earlier had not caught his attention. Having worked as an admissions teacher here for so many years, he had seen all kinds of people.

A new batch of freshmen every year was less appealing than the books in his hands.

"..."

Hearing the requirements, Huo Yuhao did not speak. He slowly turned to look at Bei Bei, waiting for his response.

With Huo Yuhao's current level, Shrek Academy would never admit him no matter how much he pleaded.

He had originally planned to join the Tang Sect and obtain one of Tang Ya's exemption slots to get in. Now, he had nothing, so he could only ask Bei Bei for help.

Besides, he had spent no small amount of vitality on the road helping treat Bei Bei's injuries. Otherwise, by his estimate, Bei Bei would only be able to lie on the ground right now and could not possibly be walking with Huo Yuhao supporting him.

That favor had to be worth a recommendation letter into Shrek Academy, at least.

Bei Bei saw this as well. After giving him a reassuring look, he said to the admissions teacher,

"I'll have someone deliver his recommendation letter shortly."

The admissions teacher was displeased upon hearing that.

"Who do you think you are? You'll have it delivered..."

The admissions teacher lowered the item in his hand. When he saw that it was Bei Bei speaking, his expression changed.

"Oh, so it's Bei Bei. And this is?"

The admissions teacher's tone became somewhat unnatural as he asked.

After asking, he also felt a little curious. Why did Bei Bei look like he had spent too much time in a brothel? He looked so weak.

Bei Bei naturally noticed the strange look in his eyes, but what could he say? Nothing, because that was simply the reality of things.

"He's my friend, Huo Yuhao. His martial soul is the Spirit Eyes."

There were only those two pieces of information. As for his level, even without it being stated, the admissions teacher could sense it.

"Uh, alright."

Though his level was low, the admissions teacher did not say so outright. After all, Bei Bei was vouching for him. He quickly recorded the information and processed his enrollment.

"Huo Yuhao, here's your room key."

Huo Yuhao did not dare delay in the slightest. He accepted the key, his hands trembling as he checked the information on it.

"109? How is that possible?"

He had not been assigned to the same dorm as Wang Dong'er?

That meant the wild thoughts he had just had might very well come true?

Bei Bei, standing beside him, had no idea why Huo Yuhao was reacting so strongly and found it rather strange.

"What is it, Yuhao?"

"I-I'm fine..."

Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched. Could he say it? Say that his future lover had been assigned to the same dorm as someone else?

No matter how he put it, it felt humiliating. It felt as though the green hat on his head was about to crush him to death. Besides, whether anyone would believe him if he said it was another matter entirely.

"Alright, then let's head in."

Bei Bei patted his pale, weak face.

In the end, Huo Yuhao supported Bei Bei and entered Shrek Academy under someone's guidance.

They headed toward the freshmen dormitory building.

As for why they were not going to the inner courtyard, Bei Bei naturally knew. Mu En enjoyed basking in the sun and looking at the scenery outside, but right now, he desperately needed help.

So they did not dare linger for even a moment, hurrying toward the freshmen dormitory building.

Below the freshmen dormitory building.

The area was unexpectedly lively at the moment, and Huo Yuhao was curious about what had happened here.

He looked around, trying to find the person he was searching for.

Then, as though by coincidence, when Huo Yuhao's gaze swept across the crowd, he suddenly spotted that familiar figure with short pink-blue hair.

Was that Wang Dong, Wang Dong'er's disguise?

Huo Yuhao's pupils contracted violently at the sight, and even Bei Bei beside him noticed his reaction.

"What is it? Did you run into someone you know, Yuhao?"

"Mm."

"Then go find your acquaintance. I'll head over there on my own."

Bei Bei did not force the issue. He took the initiative to break free and shook off Huo Yuhao's support, deciding to find Mu En himself.

"I'll speak to Shrek Academy about your recommendation letter and enrollment."

"Thank you."

Huo Yuhao nodded. He really wanted to see Wang Dong again.

The two went their separate ways. One headed toward the benches beneath the freshmen dormitory building, while the other walked toward the crowd.

As Bei Bei approached the benches, Mu En slowly opened his narrowed eyes.

"Bei Bei, what happened to you?"

Seeing his great-grandson in such a state, Mu En showed a curious expression as well. What exactly had happened?

"Did you run into an evil soul master?"

A thought instantly struck Mu En. This reaction looked just like the condition Yan Shaozhe had described to him regarding Xu Sanshi, the young sect master of the Xuanming Sect.

"I don't know. I suddenly ended up like this."

Bei Bei shook his head. Of course he did not know what was going on.

"I was only able to walk back because Yuhao treated me with a family heirloom."

"Oh?"

Mu En raised his eyebrows upon hearing that.

"Was that the young man supporting you here?"

"Mm."

"His level isn't high."

"Mm. He definitely won't pass our academy's test, but I hope he can stay. Yuhao did save my life, and he has a kind heart."

"Alright. Elder Zhuang and Yan Shaozhe have been studying your condition as well. I'll take you over and see whether it's the same illness."