Shrek Check-In

Shrek Check-In

Ma Hongjun glanced at Flender.

In the end, he said, "Then thank you, Lord Soul Master."

Flender immediately revealed a satisfied smile.

"Then pack up, and come with me afterward!" Flender said at last.

Ma Hongjun had no objections.

There was not much to pack anyway, since he barely had anything that needed packing.

Still, Ma Hongjun went back for a look.

After all, it had been his home for two years.

After giving some things to Grandpa Sith,

Ma Hongjun prepared to leave with Flender.

At the entrance of Ma Family Village, Ma Hongjun felt somewhat sentimental.

Was he finally leaving the beginner's village? Come to think of it, it really did feel that way.

Sith continued earnestly advising him from the side.

"Hongjun, people outside aren't like the folks in our village. You must be careful out there, and make sure to listen to Lord Soul Master. Understand?"

Hearing those words, Ma Hongjun felt incredibly warm inside.

"I understand, Grandpa Sith. I'll definitely become a great Soul Master. When I have time, I'll come back to visit you all," Ma Hongjun said.

Sith nodded with a smile.

But he still said, "There's no rush to visit us. Your cultivation comes first. Ma Family Village has existed for so many years, and you're the first Soul Master to leave it. You must cultivate well and not disappoint Lord Soul Master's expectations."

"I understand, Grandpa Sith. You should head back. We're setting off," Ma Hongjun said.

Sith felt emotional as well. After all these years, Ma Family Village had finally produced its first Soul Master.

He believed that Ma Hongjun would become the pride of Ma Family Village in the future.

After walking some distance, Ma Hongjun remembered something and turned back. "Grandpa Sith, I left something for you on the stove in my house. Pick it up when you go back. Also, help me say goodbye to Black Fatty and the others."

"Got it," Sith answered with a smile.

Then Ma Hongjun left without looking back.

Flender felt rather gratified at the sight. This kid Ma Hongjun truly valued loyalty and affection.

"What did you leave for him?" Flender asked curiously.

"Nothing much. Just some small things," Ma Hongjun replied.

Of course, he would not mention that he had left Grandpa Sith one hundred Gold Soul Coins.

As for leaving more, Ma Hongjun would not do that either, because it might bring danger.

Keeping one's wealth hidden was sometimes necessary.

Flender did not ask any further questions.

In his eyes, Ma Hongjun was just a child. What valuable thing could he possibly have left behind?

Besides, even if he had left something valuable, would a Soul Sage like him covet it?

Half a month later.

Ma Hongjun and Flender stood before an academy.

But rather than an academy, it looked more like a small village.

"This is the academy you told me about?" Ma Hongjun looked at Flender suspiciously, his expression clearly saying, Are you kidding me?

Flender's old face reddened.

Then he said, "Kid, don't be so shallow, all right? Some things must be judged by what's inside. What you see now is only the exterior of Shrek Academy. The truly good thing about this academy is its teachers."

Ma Hongjun gave a disdainful laugh.

Then he said, "Isn't it just poor? You made it sound so grand."

Flender could no longer keep his composure.

"Kid, don't push your luck," Flender said.

Ma Hongjun finally stopped teasing him. A little joking was fine, but if he went too far, he might get beaten up.

Seeing that Ma Hongjun had fallen silent, Flender revealed a faint smile.

He felt that he had struck it rich this time.

Over the past half month, he had discovered Ma Hongjun's second Martial Soul.

Ma Hongjun turned out to possess Twin Martial Souls, which delighted him immensely.

From then on, he thought every day about taking this kid as his disciple.

He had an agreement with the Master to see whose disciple would be more outstanding.

Wasn't Ma Hongjun before him exactly the kind of person suited to become a disciple?

But this brat was like the stuff in a latrine—stinking and stubborn.

He refused to acknowledge him as his master, leaving Flender somewhat disappointed.

That was also why he had been so tolerant of the kid.

Even with that teasing just now, he had not truly gotten angry.

Still, he knew that the kid's character was beyond reproach.

Yet he silently made up his mind: I must take Ma Hongjun as my disciple.

But he could not rush things.

Then he led Ma Hongjun into the academy.

Ma Hongjun followed behind him.

The moment Ma Hongjun stepped into Shrek Academy,

the system's voice rang out.

System: "It has been detected that the host has arrived at Shrek Academy. Would you like to check in now?"

The system's voice brought joy to Ma Hongjun's face.

"Check in," Ma Hongjun said immediately.

"Congratulations to the host for checking in at Shrek Academy. You have received one Source of Magic, one Soul-Enhancing Grass, one Thousand-Year Fire Dragon Right Arm Soul Bone, one seven-hundred-year Mighty Demon Bear Soul Ring, and one thousand five hundred Gold Soul Coins."

Upon hearing the rewards, Ma Hongjun was first ecstatic, then a puzzled look appeared on his face.

What was the Source of Magic?

He immediately summoned the system and looked at the description of the Source of Magic.

Source of Magic: A powerful source of magic containing immense magical particles. It allows the host to gain magical reserves and is the spring of origin for cultivating magic.

"Is this turning me into a mage?" A smile appeared on Ma Hongjun's face. It did not seem too bad.

If the system called it powerful, then it had to be powerful.

As for exactly how powerful it was, Ma Hongjun had no way of knowing.

"This should be meant to work with my second Martial Soul," Ma Hongjun thought.

His second Martial Soul was Acnologia, the Black Dragon, and it needed magic to grow stronger.

The Source of Magic had probably appeared for that very reason.

As for the other reward, the Soul-Enhancing Grass, Ma Hongjun already knew where to use it.

As for the Soul Bone, he would need to find a time to secretly refine it.

The Soul Ring, meanwhile, was just right for him to attach.

As Ma Hongjun considered these matters, the system's voice rang out again.

System: "It has been detected that one month has passed. You may check in once. Would you like to check in now?"

Ma Hongjun was stunned upon hearing this. Today really was a double blessing.

Was this a monthly check-in?

Then Ma Hongjun immediately answered in his heart, Check in.

"Congratulations to the host for successfully checking in. You have received one hundred-year Soul Ring, five hundred Gold Soul Coins, and one Magic Crystal."

Ma Hongjun was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.

It seemed there was a huge gap between monthly check-ins and location check-ins, as could be seen from the rewards.

And the rewards from the first check-in were the best.

Still, something was better than nothing.

Once a month, the rewards would add up to quite a lot of good things over time.

System: "Congratulations to the host for completing this check-in. A new check-in location has been refreshed. Please go to Notting Academy to check in."

(End of Chapter)