Shrek, a Bunch of Trash!

Inside the cultivation chamber.

Qian Chen withdrew his Soul Power.

The aura that had leaked into the skies above the academy quickly dissipated into the night.

In the dean's office, Shui Xinrou still stood by the window.

She looked toward the eastern courtyard, her brows faintly furrowed.

"Where exactly did that aura come from?"

Before she could investigate further, someone knocked on the door.

Shui Xinrou turned around.

Shui Xinlian hurried inside.

"Dean."

"That aura just now leaked out while Qian Chen was cultivating."

Shui Xinrou's gaze sharpened.

"Qian Chen?"

Shui Xinlian nodded.

"He has already broken through Rank Eighty. He simply has not obtained his eighth soul ring yet."

Shui Xinrou fell silent.

Such cultivation speed was far beyond anything she could comprehend.

"His true Soul Power is definitely more than Rank Eighty."

Shui Xinlian did not answer.

She knew just as well that Qian Chen had always been concealing his strength.

Shui Xinrou raised a hand and rubbed her brow.

"Do not spread this matter for now."

"Qian Chen has not truly integrated himself yet. The fewer people who know the full extent of his strength, the better."

Shui Xinlian nodded.

"I understand."

The next morning.

Several figures had already gathered outside Qian Chen's courtyard.

Shui Yue'er stood beside the stone bridge with her hands behind her back, glancing toward the courtyard gate from time to time.

Xue Wu and Yu Hairou stood beside her.

Several other Tianshui students had also arrived.

Today, they had all changed into water-blue uniforms suitable for travel, with a layer of gauze draped over their skirts.

A thin mist rose over the lake in the morning, while the water slowly flowed along the stone channel.

Shui Yue'er looked up at the courtyard gate.

"Why hasn't my sister come out yet?"

"Didn't we agree to gather here early in the morning yesterday?"

Xue Wu covered her lips and smiled.

"Shui Bing'er has always been punctual, yet she has made us wait so long today."

"Could she be reluctant to leave the academy?"

Shui Yue'er shook her head.

"My sister must be preparing things."

"Heaven Dou City is far from here, so naturally she has more to bring."

As soon as she finished speaking, the courtyard gate was pushed open.

Shui Bing'er emerged from within.

She wore a water-blue long dress, its hem embroidered with delicate snowflakes.

Her long hair fell past her waist, while a silver-white sash cinched her slender figure.

Her face was still lovely and refined, but the blush on her cheeks had not fully faded.

Shui Yue'er immediately went over to her.

"Sister, why are you only coming out now?"

Shui Bing'er paused.

"I was sorting out a few things."

Xue Wu looked at her flushed cheeks, curiosity appearing in her eyes.

"Just sorting things out?"

"Of course."

Shui Bing'er answered quickly.

Her gaze drifted elsewhere, unwilling to meet their eyes.

Shui Yue'er stepped closer.

"Sister, you look a little different today."

"How am I different?"

"Your face is red."

Shui Bing'er raised a hand and touched her cheek.

"I was cultivating in my room just now. My blood and qi were circulating a little too quickly."

Yu Hairou blinked.

"Can cultivation make your face stay red until now?"

Shui Bing'er was immediately rendered speechless.

She thought of what had happened in the cultivation chamber, and heat once again rose to the tips of her ears.

Qian Chen had just emerged from seclusion, wearing only a robe.

His robe was not fully closed, leaving his firm chest clearly exposed to her eyes.

She had only looked a few times before Qian Chen called her out right in front of him.

In the end, he had even backed her against the door, leaving her without any excuse to retreat.

Shui Yue'er leaned close to her.

"Sister, did you do something behind our backs?"

"No."

"Then why don't you dare look at me?"

Shui Bing'er pressed her red lips together.

"Yue'er, don't let your imagination run wild."

Xue Wu folded her arms and swept her gaze over Shui Bing'er.

"You only found out yesterday that Qian Chen had emerged from seclusion, yet you wore a new dress today."

"And you arrived at his courtyard before the rest of us."

"Shui Bing'er, something is very off about you."

Shui Bing'er remained calm.

"I am merely responsible for leading the team. It is perfectly normal for me to arrive early."

Though she responded calmly on the surface, her heart was already in complete turmoil.

Just as Shui Yue'er was about to press further, footsteps came from within the courtyard.

Qian Chen and the Ice Empress walked out together.

Six years had passed, yet the Ice Empress's appearance had not changed in the slightest.

Her emerald-green hair fell to her slender waist, and her dark green short skirt highlighted her long legs. The ice ornament at her waist swayed gently in the morning light.

Yu Hairou looked at her for a moment before she could not help asking,

"Ice Empress, you looked like this six years ago too, right?"

The Ice Empress looked at her.

"So what if I did?"

Yu Hairou hurriedly shook her head.

"It's nothing. I just find it strange."

"You have not changed at all compared to six years ago."

The Ice Empress lifted a hand and adjusted her emerald-green hair.

"Once a soul master cultivates to a certain realm, their appearance naturally does not change easily."

After saying that, she reached out and linked her arm through Qian Chen's.

Several strands of long hair fell over Qian Chen's shoulder, and she made no effort whatsoever to hide their intimacy.

Looking at the two standing together, Xue Wu suddenly spoke.

"Why do I feel that the Ice Empress and Qian Chen make a perfect match?"

The air fell silent for a moment.

The blush on Shui Bing'er's face quickly faded, and her eyes darkened as well.

Shui Yue'er immediately turned and glared at Xue Wu.

"If you can't speak properly, then shut up."

Xue Wu hurriedly covered her mouth.

"I was only saying it casually."

The Ice Empress lightly raised her chin.

"That was quite perceptive."

Shui Yue'er rolled her eyes.

"Ice Empress, don't encourage her."

The Ice Empress ignored her and merely tightened her hold on Qian Chen's arm.

Qian Chen looked at Shui Bing'er.

Their gazes met.

Shui Bing'er panicked and immediately looked away.

Qian Chen noticed the redness at the tips of her ears, but he did not question her.

"Since everyone is here, let's set out."

Shui Yue'er's eyes immediately lit up.

"We can finally leave the academy and see the outside world!"

Xue Wu and the others also revealed expectant expressions.

Shui Bing'er gathered her thoughts and nodded lightly.

"Let's go."

The group proceeded along the road outside the academy.

Heaven Dou City.

Outside Shrek Academy's residence.

Several carriages were parked by the roadside.

Flender stood at the front, his expression extremely ugly.

Zhao Wuji stood with his arms folded, his gaze fixed on the tightly shut gates.

Dai Mubai kicked a stone by the roadside.

"Heaven Dou Royal Academy sure is putting on airs."

Ma Hongjun's face flushed with anger.

"What bullshit Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

"They can't even tolerate the Shrek Seven Devils. Sooner or later, we'll make them regret it!"

Yu Xiaogang stood nearby, his expression equally grim.

Tang San carried the Clear Sky Hammer on his back, his fingers slowly tightening.

Being driven out of the academy this time had left him with rage that had been building up for a long time.

"One day, I'll make them understand who the real geniuses are."

"Whatever the Imperial Fighting Team can do, we can do as well."

Yu Xiaogang looked toward the Seven Devils.

"You do not need to care about these temporary gains and losses."

"With my guidance, you will certainly surpass the Imperial Fighting Team."

Dai Mubai lifted his head again.

"Teacher is right."

"As long as we are given enough time, the Imperial Fighting Team is nothing."

The group packed up their belongings and prepared to leave Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

After they had only walked a short distance, Ma Hongjun clutched his stomach.

"I suddenly don't feel very well."