After dinner, Qin Jiuxiao, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others returned to their assigned dormitory area.
Flender's negotiations had secured the entire area for Shrek's students.
Each dormitory was a detached villa, set in quiet surroundings and equipped with everything they needed.
Qin Jiuxiao's villa stood right beside the one where Zhu Zhuqing and the other girls lived, separated by only a narrow path.
"Brother Jiuxiao, didn't you say you had a surprise for us?"
The moment they entered the living room, Ning Rongrong caught Qin Jiuxiao's sleeve, her eyes full of curiosity. "What presents did you bring us this time?"
The other girls looked at him expectantly too.
Qin Jiuxiao smiled and kept them in suspense no longer.
He took the Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch from his waist. With a stir of Soul Power, several Immortal Herbs of different shapes appeared on the living room's coffee table.
In an instant, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the room.
"Sit down, all of you." Qin Jiuxiao gestured toward the sofa.
"These are the Immortal Herbs I brought back. They'll be a tremendous help to you. Not only can they cleanse your bodies and strengthen your talents, they can also raise your Soul Power Levels."
The girls' eyes lit up.
They did not fully understand how valuable the Immortal Herbs were, but the fragrance alone told them these were no ordinary plants.
They sat down on the sofa and waited for Qin Jiuxiao to hand them out.
Just then, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang happened to pass outside the villa.
Tang San had been on his way to discuss his upcoming training with Yu Xiaogang. As they walked and talked past Qin Jiuxiao's villa, Tang San's ears suddenly pricked up.
He had faintly heard the words "Immortal Herbs."
Tang San stopped dead, as