Dormitory Boss

Fang Ming led Gu Yue into Eastsea Academy and arrived at the Intermediate Division Academic Affairs Office.

The middle-aged teacher was still sorting through documents. When he saw Fang Ming enter with a girl, he paused in surprise. "Student Fang Ming, this is...?"

"Hello, Teacher."

Gu Yue stepped forward and handed over her letter of recommendation. "My name is Gu Yue. I'm here to enroll."

The middle-aged teacher accepted the recommendation letter. As his gaze swept over its contents, his hand trembled, and he nearly failed to hold it steady.

"Linghai Junior Academy, Gu Yue, Martial Soul: Elemental Emissary... a level thirty-eight Soul Elder?"

He looked up at Gu Yue, then at Fang Ming, going back and forth several times before finally confirming that he had not misread it.

Two new students at level thirty-eight Soul Elder had arrived in a single day. What kind of concept was that?

One had to know that the most outstanding new students in Eastsea Academy's Intermediate Division in previous years had only been just above level twenty upon enrollment.

Level thirty-eight Soul Elders were outstanding even among upperclassmen, yet now two of them had appeared on the list of first-year freshmen at the same time.

The middle-aged teacher took a deep breath and suppressed the stormy waves in his heart. He quickly recorded the information in the registry. "Gu Yue, Class One, First Year. Girls' Dormitory Building, Room 102."

He took out a dorm key and handed it to her.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Gu Yue accepted the key and gave a slight nod.

Then Fang Ming and Gu Yue left.

The Academic Affairs Office fell quiet again.

The middle-aged teacher stood frozen for a moment, then suddenly sucked in a breath. "This year... what on earth is going on?"

He could no longer sit still. He hurriedly rose to his feet, left the Academic Affairs Office, and headed straight for the Dean's Office.

Dean's Office.

"Director Long, this is bad. Something huge has happened..."

The middle-aged teacher pushed open the door and rushed inside. His tone was urgent, and fine beads of sweat had appeared on his forehead.

A middle-aged man sat leisurely against the back of his chair, holding a teacup.

He was Long Hengxu, the Director of the Intermediate Division at Eastsea Academy.

"What has you so flustered?"

Long Hengxu took a sip of tea and spoke unhurriedly. "I'm perfectly fine."

"Director Long, this year... Eastsea Academy has received two monsters!"

The middle-aged teacher hurriedly reported, his voice unable to conceal his excitement.

"Just two students with decent talent. What's there to make such a fuss about?"

Long Hengxu waved his hand carelessly.

He blew on the steam rising from the tea, preparing to take another sip.

Although Eastsea Academy was not a top-tier academy, it was still among the best in the coastal region.

A few talented youths appeared every year. He had long since grown used to it.

"Then..."

The middle-aged teacher paused. "What if I told you the two of them are level thirty-eight Soul Elders?"

Pfft!

Long Hengxu spat out a mouthful of tea, splashing it all over the table.

He slammed down his teacup and stared wide-eyed. "What kind of joke are you making?"

"You can't joke about something like this. The consequences would be serious."

"Director Long, how could I dare joke about something like this?"

The middle-aged teacher grimaced and took out the registry, handing it over. "Please look. These are the records I just registered—black and white, perfectly clear."

"Damn, it's real."

Long Hengxu took it and glanced through it. His pupils abruptly contracted, and he quickly stood up. "Eastsea Academy has produced true dragons this year!"

"Alright, I understand."

He nodded, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "Go back and get to work first. I'll handle this matter."

"Yes, Director Long."

The middle-aged teacher answered and turned to leave.

Long Hengxu took the registry with him and walked out of the office. This information was too important; the headmaster had to be informed immediately.

Girls' Dormitory Building.

"Gu Yue, I'll be heading back first."

Fang Ming escorted Gu Yue to the entrance of the girls' dormitory building, his tone calm.

"Alright."

Gu Yue nodded.

After saying goodbye to Gu Yue, Fang Ming returned to Room 101. When he pushed open the door, he discovered that everyone was already there.

Three boys sat around the table, seemingly chatting about something.

When they saw Fang Ming enter, all three turned to look at him.

"Hello, I'm Xie Xie. Twin Martial Souls: Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger. Level eighteen Soul Master."

A boy with short brown hair and dark green eyes spoke first, his tone cheerful.

He wore a sunny smile, and one look was enough to tell that he was the friendly, outgoing type.

Next, a tall boy spoke. "Hello, I'm Zhang Yangzi. My Martial Soul is the Dark Phantom Demon Eagle. Level nineteen Soul Master."

The thin boy spoke in a somewhat low voice. "Wang Jinxi. Martial Soul: Bone Dragon King. Level nineteen Soul Master."

After the three finished introducing themselves, their gazes fell on Fang Ming in unison, carrying curiosity and scrutiny.

Fang Ming nodded slightly, his tone calm. "Fang Ming. Martial Soul: flame. Level thirty-eight Soul Elder."

The room instantly fell silent.

Xie Xie blinked, thinking he had misheard. "Th-thirty... what level?"

"Level thirty-eight."

Fang Ming repeated himself, his expression still calm.

"Holy shit!"

Xie Xie shot up from his chair. "A level thirty-eight Soul Elder?!"

"Are you sure you didn't say that wrong? Aren't we only just starting first year?"

Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi looked at each other, their eyes full of disbelief.

At their age, reaching level eighteen or nineteen was already considered quite good.

Yet their new roommate was directly at level thirty-eight. How was anyone supposed to compete with that? The gap was so vast that they could not even summon the urge to be jealous.

"Just luck."

Fang Ming replied casually.

Xie Xie snapped back to his senses and immediately leaned closer, his face full of excitement. "Fang Ming, that's way too awesome! Who would dare mess with our Room 101 from now on?"

Zhang Yangzi also laughed in agreement. "With Fang Ming here, our Room 101 is probably going to become famous."

Wang Jinxi nodded. Though he said nothing, there was now a trace of respect in the way he looked at Fang Ming.

"What a shame. I, Xie Xie, can't be the boss of Room 101 anymore."

Xie Xie suddenly sighed and clutched his chest with a mournful expression. "Why was Yu born if Liang already existed...?"

The other three could barely stand to look at him.

"Xie Xie, be serious."

Fang Ming glanced at him, his tone indifferent.

"Alright, Boss."

Xie Xie immediately put away his exaggerated expression and returned to normal.

"To be fair, Xie Xie is right."

Zhang Yangzi spoke seriously. "Fang Ming, you're our boss now. With a level thirty-eight Soul Elder as our boss, who would dare object?"

Wang Jinxi nodded in agreement.

Fang Ming looked at the three oddballs before him and shook his head helplessly.

He had never intended to become anyone's boss, but judging by the situation, refusing would be useless. So he simply said nothing more.

Fang Ming took out his Soul Guidance Communicator and sent Cang Xuan a message. "Old man, I've arrived at Eastsea Academy. Everything is fine."

The message was sent, and a moment later, Cang Xuan's reply came. There were only three simple words: "Got it."

Fang Ming looked at those words, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly before he put away the Soul Guidance Communicator.

"Boss, all four of us are here now."

Xie Xie suggested, "How about we go out and celebrate?"

Fang Ming shook his head. "Classes start tomorrow. We can get together during the next break."

"True."

Xie Xie nodded and did not insist.

Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi had no objections either.