Enrollment at Shrek

Just as she was letting her imagination run wild, she suddenly felt an icy gaze fall upon her.

The golden fur all over her body instantly stood on end. She stiffly turned her head and saw Gu Yuena staring coldly at her.

Though she didn't say a word, the warning in her eyes was crystal clear: If you dared become as spoiled and willful as Wang Dong'er, just see how I'd deal with you.

The Emperor Auspicious Beast immediately cowered, shrinking her head as she hurriedly curled herself into a round, fluffy golden ball and buried her face in her furry paws.

She peeked at Gu Yuena with only her eyes exposed, grumbling aggrievedly in her heart, Why am I the one getting hurt again?

If the other heroines were merely watching for fun, then Wang Dong'er had truly been completely crushed.

Wang Dong'er wilted all over. The anger, grievance, and unwillingness she had felt moments ago all turned into an indescribable panic and helplessness the instant she saw those five rules.

She opened her mouth, wanting to refute Lin Ye in her heart, wanting to curse him for spouting nonsense, but when the words reached her lips, she couldn't say a single one.

Because she had to admit that everything Lin Ye had written really was something she could do.

When she disguised herself as a boy and moved into the boys' dormitory, what she feared most was having her identity as a girl exposed.

Those seemingly domineering and unreasonable rules were, in fact, each intended to avoid risks.

Not being allowed to casually bring people back to the dormitory was because she feared there would be too many people watching, and she might accidentally give herself away.

Not being allowed to be naked in the dormitory or touch her bed was because she feared the difference between men and women would lead to embarrassing situations that shouldn't happen.

Not being allowed to snore or disturb her was because she feared that after falling asleep, she would let down her guard and expose her identity.

If she hadn't had the Diary and had been wholly focused on concealing her identity, then the moment she met a new roommate, she definitely would have put on a stern face, planted her hands on her hips, and blurted all of it out at once.

So, in the eyes of those who didn't know the truth, the things she did to protect herself actually seemed so unreasonable and spoiled.

Wang Dong'er looked at her puff-cheeked reflection in the water. Her nose stung again, and she felt both angry and bitter, yet she couldn't say a single word in rebuttal.

In the blink of an eye, several days passed.

Early that morning, Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er finished packing and set off from the luxurious estate for Shrek Academy.

It was still that familiar luxurious carriage, and the driver was still that taciturn middle-aged man.

The atmosphere inside the carriage was far livelier than when they had first met.

After spending every day together along the way, they had long since shed their initial wariness and distance, and they spoke much more often.

She looked at the youth leaning against the wall of the carriage across from her.

Nourished day after day by the Everlasting Spring Art, Lin Ye's already handsome features had become even more outstanding. His skin was the warm hue of jade, his brows and eyes clear and bright, and he carried an easy, gentle aura that made people feel comfortable. Even sitting quietly, he looked like a carefully painted portrait.

Wang Dong'er suddenly pulled out a heavy envelope from her storage soul tool.

The envelope's edges were trimmed with fine gold, and its cover bore the hammer-shaped emblem unique to the Haotian Sect.

She held the envelope out before Lin Ye, her voice carrying a hint of lightness. "This is a letter of introduction from the Haotian Sect. With it, you can skip the entrance examination and enroll directly."

But after speaking, she didn't immediately hand it over. With a flick of her wrist, she withdrew the envelope again, propped her elbow on the small table, rested her chin in her hand, and looked at Lin Ye with a half-smile.

A mischievous tease lurked in Wang Dong'er's eyes. "Come to think of it, do you really need this letter of introduction? Why not show off a little and make a name for yourself right at Shrek's gates?"

Lin Ye raised an eyebrow.

The night before, he had already told Wang Dong'er about his soul power rank and his general circumstances.

At the time, Wang Dong'er's eyes had widened into perfect circles. Her face was full of shock and admiration, as though she couldn't believe he was a hidden powerhouse. She had put on a flawless performance of a young girl's yearning for a genius.

Lin Ye hadn't planned to hide his strength when it came to enrolling, so Wang Dong'er naturally no longer needed to play dumb.

After putting on a shocked act, she no longer had to pretend to be clueless. Wang Dong'er felt her acting was quite good—at the very least, she had fooled Lin Ye.

"I don't need it."

Lin Ye shook his head, his tone utterly calm. "Those with real strength never need to prove themselves by showing off."

He knew perfectly well that coming to Shrek Academy was, bluntly speaking, just moving somewhere safer to lie low.

In another year or two, once he used the Diary's rewards to become a god and perhaps even ascend to God King, what couldn't he do then? He'd do whatever the hell he wanted.

This little act of showing off before a crowd was far too low-level to hold even the slightest appeal for him.

"Tch, boring."

Wang Dong'er curled her lips and huffed twice. Seeing that Lin Ye had no intention of taking the bait, she didn't make a fool of herself and obediently handed him the letter of introduction.

Lin Ye took the envelope, his fingertips brushing its cool golden trim, then casually stored it in his storage soul tool.

Lin Ye closed his eyes. With a thought, he began writing today's entry.

[There wasn't much material these past two days, so I only got basic rewards.

Fortunately, basic rewards can be saved up. I've stored several levels' worth of soul power rewards. When the Diary finally gives me a huge haul one day and tosses me a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, I'll raise my soul power all at once. Okay, it's decided.

Today was the opening day of Shrek Academy, and I was finally entering this so-called number one academy.

As the continent's number one academy, its grandeur was certainly impressive. But those seven statues at the entrance? I really couldn't keep a straight face.

Frankly, if Tang San hadn't given the other six members of the first-generation Shrek Seven Monsters cheats and immortal herbs, those six absolutely couldn't have become gods. Forget it, that's ancient history. I won't write about it.

In a sense, Shrek Academy has stayed true to its roots. Ten thousand years ago, when it was in some remote little village, the registration fee was ten gold soul coins. Now it's become the continent's number one academy, and the registration fee is still ten gold soul coins. That's kind of interesting.]

The carriage moved quickly, and in less than half an hour, it stopped at Shrek Academy's admissions office.

Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er got out. The admissions area was crowded with new students coming to register and parents accompanying them, while teachers in academy uniforms maintained order. It was incredibly lively.

Wang Dong'er had already changed into men's clothing.

Her moon-white fitted outfit made her slender figure appear especially upright. Her long hair was tied into a neat high ponytail, all softness gone from her brows and eyes, replaced by a young man's heroic spirit.

She had always been breathtakingly beautiful. Even after changing into men's clothing, her features remained exquisitely refined, yet there wasn't the slightest hint of femininity about her. Instead, she resembled a pampered young nobleman from an aristocratic family.

Even Lin Ye would have nearly failed to recognize her as a girl if he hadn't looked closely.