Had Enough Yet?

As the line ahead of him gradually thinned, right up until the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect from the original story signed up, Su Ge suddenly felt a chill behind him.

After surviving countless battles, his senses had become exceptionally sharp. So, even though he heard no footsteps, he immediately sensed someone approaching behind him from the faint change in the air.

Su Ge turned his head and looked back. Sure enough, a young woman had come up behind them.

A striking figure, a cool expression, a beautiful face, and a frosty air about her—there was no mistaking Zhu Zhuqing.

When she noticed Su Ge looking her way, Zhu Zhuqing froze. She hadn't expected him to spot her before she'd even had a chance to approach.

But Su Ge merely nodded at her in greeting, then turned back around without saying a word.

According to his plans, Zhu Zhuqing was more trouble than she was worth. If she didn't make a firm choice later on, there was no need for him to pick a fight with the Star Luo Empire over her.

Looking at Su Ge's placid expression, Zhu Zhuqing didn't react much either. She only thought he seemed a little interesting, that was all.

By the time nearly everyone had finished signing up, only Su Ge and his two companions remained in line, along with Zhu Zhuqing behind them.

During this time, Dai Mubai wanted to look at the young woman who gave him a strange feeling through their Martial Souls. But he worried Su Ge might take it as a provocation, so he didn't dare glance her way until only a few of them remained.

As Su Ge and the others stepped up to the table, he could clearly feel a powerful pressure of Soul Power crashing down onto his shoulders.

He calmly glanced at Tang San and Xiao Wu on either side of him. When he saw that they looked unaffected, he knew it was aimed at him.

He then glanced at Dai Mubai, who was standing nearby, ready to enjoy the show, and a mocking smile tugged at his lips.

Su Ge turned his gaze toward the old man behind the table. The old fellow certainly hadn't held back; he'd unleashed the full pressure of a Soul Emperor right off the bat.

Without changing expression, Su Ge took out thirty Gold Soul Coins and tossed them into the box. Then he looked at Li Yusong.

"Had enough yet? Or is Shrek so poor that you can't even afford food?"

When he finished speaking, Tang San and the others all turned to look at him, unsure what had happened. Dai Mubai's expression, however, changed.

He had thought Li Yusong hadn't made a move yet. But judging by the situation, not only had he done so, Su Ge hadn't been affected in the slightest!

Li Yusong, seated behind the table, narrowed his eyes, then withdrew the pressure of his Soul Power. A bead of cold sweat slowly slid down from his temple.

He struggled to suppress his shock and maintain his composure as he said, "You're impressive. You've passed the first test."

With that, he said nothing more and proceeded to check Tang San and the others' bone ages as usual, though his movements were noticeably hurried.

Throughout the process, Su Ge kept watching him. It made Li Yusong feel uneasy, as if he were being watched by some terrible beast!

"You three have all passed. Mubai, take them straight to the final test."

Seeing the two yellow and one purple Soul Ring Configuration on Tang San and Xiao Wu, Li Yusong was startled again. He hadn't expected such young Soul Elders to show up. And the one in the middle...

At that thought, he told Dai Mubai to take the three of them to the fourth test. The second and third tests wouldn't be enough to keep this monster in check. They'd have to call on Zhao Wuji.

Hearing this, Dai Mubai came forward reluctantly and led the three of them inside.

When Zhu Zhuqing's turn came, Li Yusong finished checking her and was surprised once more. He hadn't expected so many monsters to show up this year.

After telling her to catch up with Dai Mubai and the others and proceed to the fourth test, Li Yusong finally let out a long breath of relief.

"Ah, so many monsters this year. I wonder if it's a blessing or a curse."

Thinking of how badly Dai Mubai had been beaten two days ago, and the mere glimpse of Su Ge's strength he had just shown, Li Yusong couldn't help but sigh.

He couldn't see through Su Ge!

Su Ge and the others didn't run into any trouble along the way. No one questioned them, and Oscar didn't come by to sell sausages.

Whether it was a butterfly effect brought on by his arrival or something Shrek had arranged on purpose, their group made it smoothly to an open space in the village.

At the edge of the clearing, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his fifties sat dozing in a chair.

Aside from Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, Su Ge and his two companions were joined by five other new students already waiting there.

Seeing Su Ge and his two companions, who were obviously together, curiosity flashed in Ning Rongrong's eyes. In the end, though, her gaze settled on Su Ge.

"Teacher Zhao, I've brought them for the fourth test," Dai Mubai said as he walked straight over to the middle-aged man.

Zhao Wuji opened his bleary eyes and looked toward Su Ge and the others. Then he couldn't help but feel surprised.

"I didn't expect that, besides the kid you mentioned, there'd be two more Little Monsters."

Zhao Wuji didn't bother to lower his voice. His booming words reached Su Ge and the others exactly as he'd spoken them.

Tang San and Xiao Wu frowned. Only then did they finally understand what he'd meant earlier.

"Don't rush. Let the dust settle first."

Su Ge, who hadn't said much along the way, finally spoke up, stopping them from confronting Zhao Wuji.

"Huh? What are you talking about? Could you tell me?"

Just then, a young woman in a white dress, with a short bobbed haircut and fair skin, asked Su Ge and his companions in a friendly tone. She had a bright, open air about her.

"Hello, my name is Ning Rongrong."

When the three of them looked her way, Ning Rongrong introduced herself at just the right moment.

"Hi, I'm Su Ge. This is Tang San, and this is Xiao Wu."

Su Ge smiled and nodded as he greeted Ning Rongrong. Though he knew she was known as a little witch, he didn't particularly dislike her.

For one thing, they'd only just met and had no conflict.

And considering her status as the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she was even more exalted than the heirs of some kingdoms and duchies. For someone with the temperament of a little witch, she was already fairly well-mannered.

Of course, understanding where someone's personality came from was one thing; bringing that into a relationship between equals was another. Su Ge wouldn't indulge anyone, either.

After they finished introducing themselves, Xiao Wu began telling Ning Rongrong about her conflict with Dai Mubai two days earlier. Zhu Zhuqing, standing nearby, heard every word.

The longer she listened, the colder her gaze toward Dai Mubai grew.

Meanwhile, Dai Mubai, whose actions were being exposed right to his face, was growing embarrassed. But Zhao Wuji was a blunt sort, and he stepped forward without paying any attention to the crowd talking in front of him.