Know Your Place

Self-Awareness

"Song Que, you must know that this reserve team is also the candidate pool for the next generation of Shrek Seven Devils."

"Although you have Innate Full Soul Power, it's a pity your martial soul is just an ordinary mortal blade, and your potential is limited after all..."

Yan Shaozhe sat in a chair and looked at the youth before him, the corners of his mouth twitching into a smile that vanished in an instant.

His gaze lingered on Song Que for a moment, then quickly withdrew.

Song Que was not annoyed, seemingly expecting this, and just asked tentatively once more.

"Dean Yan, but as for me right now, both my strength and Soul Power Level are still above Bei Bei and the others, and I even surpass some inner court seniors."

Yan Shaozhe raised his head again, looked at Song Que, and showing a trace of impatience, slowly spoke, "That's right, indeed so."

"It's just that this reserve team is mainly for practical training after all, and chances to actually fight are few, so strength isn't the most important thing."

"Don't worry, Song Que, you've cultivated to this level with an ordinary martial soul, and we've all seen your strength and hard work."

"As long as you keep it up, the college will consider giving you the chance to study in the inner court in the future. Even if it's not the Shrek Seven Devils, your achievements will certainly not be low."

Hearing this, Song Que's facial expression did not change, but he sighed inwardly and nodded.

So that's how it is... I should have understood long ago.

He did not dwell too much on this issue, paused, and continued to ask, "That's right, Dean Yan, I wonder if there is any progress regarding yesterday's attack on Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong?"

Yan Shaozhe was taken aback, not expecting Song Que to suddenly ask this question.

"This... is still under investigation, but the attackers' identities cannot be fully determined, so we have no way to take action for the time being."

Song Que's eyes flickered, and he gave Yan Shaozhe a deep look.

"Cannot be determined? But I heard they are connected to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion of the Star Luo Empire..."

"Enough!" Yan Shaozhe frowned, cutting off Song Que's words. "This matter ends here. After all, there is no conclusive evidence, so do not make wild guesses."

Looking at Yan Shaozhe's gradually chilling expression, Song Que could only nod helplessly and didn't continue saying anything more.

After politely bidding farewell to Yan Shaozhe, he turned and left the office.

Inside the office, Wang Yan looked as if he wanted to speak but hesitated.

"Dean Yan, why..."

Yan Shaozhe waved his hand and snorted coldly, "There is no why. What kind of person is this Song Que, that he even dares to bargain with me?"

"So what if he's strong right now? His martial soul is just an ordinary martial soul slightly better than Blue Silver Grass, and whether he can break through to become a Soul Sage in the future is uncertain. Does he really take himself seriously?"

"And that Huo Yuhao, just good-for-nothing with a ten-year first Soul Ring. If it weren't for the sake of the Tang Sect, he wouldn't even be qualified to join Shrek Academy."

"And he still wants to pursue the White Tiger Duke's Mansion?"

"Even if Dai Huabin really killed them, the college would still not stand up for them."

"Strength? Geniuses? Shrek Academy is least lacking in geniuses with strength."

"Truly utterly lacking in self-awareness!"

Outside the office, Song Que shook his head in disappointment.

No conclusive evidence? Song Que sneered inwardly. You didn't have this attitude in the original book after Huo Yuhao revealed his Ultimate Ice martial soul.

Heh, today's Huo Yuhao is only a non-core disciple after all, so offending the White Tiger Duke for his sake isn't worth it, is that it...

Song Que went straight away from the academic affairs office and arrived outside the freshman dormitory.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, who had just stepped out, saw Song Que and hurriedly went up to greet him.

"Brother Song Que, how did it go?"

Song Que shook his head, glanced at Huo Yuhao, and wore a helpless expression.

"Heh, just as we expected."

"After all, I am just a student with an ordinary martial soul, and you are just a spirit-attribute Soul Master whose first Soul Ring is a ten-year one."

Huo Yuhao's expression turned somewhat dejected, and he lowered his head.

"Is that so..."

Wang Dong looked at the two people beside him who were whispering about something, his face full of confusion.

"Senior Song Que, what were you and Yuhao talking about?"

"Yuhao said the senior went to find Dean Yan just now? Was it to ask about us being attacked yesterday?"

"I wonder if there are any results yet?"

Song Que glanced at the exceptionally "handsome" Wang Dong and revealed a meaningful smile.

"Results? There won't be any results."

"After all, Huo Yuhao is only a non-core disciple, while Dai Huabin is about to become a reserve member of the Shrek Seven Devils."

"Without solid evidence, Yuhao can only swallow this bitter pill."

"Ah?" Wang Dong widened his eyes in disbelief. "How could it be like this."

"But we all know that the ones who attacked us on the road to Treasure Gathering Pavilion were sent by Dai Huabin."

"Provisional Shrek Seven Devils?! How is that possible? How could a shameless person like Dai Huabin be chosen?"

Song Que smiled and said nothing.

He patted Huo Yuhao, his gaze signaling slightly.

"Wang Dong, you go ahead with what you're doing. Yuhao and I still have some important matters to discuss."

"Let's go, Yuhao. Follow me."

Huo Yuhao nodded and left behind Song Que.

Wang Dong watched their departing figures, her gaze complex, wondering what she was thinking.

A moment later, Song Que led Huo Yuhao out of the school and stopped at a secluded spot outside.

"Yuhao, will you blame me for making you deliberately hide your second martial soul and miss out on many opportunities?"

Huo Yuhao shook his head and said sincerely, "Brother Song Que, I understand your good intentions. I won't blame you."

"Besides, you're my cousin and my only family in this world. I completely trust you."

Song Que smiled slightly and spoke, "Actually, Yuhao, if you could reveal your Ultimate Ice martial soul, the academy's attitude toward you would definitely be completely different."

"And if I hadn't stopped you from taking Fanyu as your master, you might have even had the chance to become a core disciple of the Soul Engineering Department, rather than being like now, where no one stands up for you when you encounter an attack."

Huo Yuhao smiled bitterly, "Yeah, if I were an peerless genius, the academy's attitude might be different..."

"It's just that such Shrek Academy truly makes me disappointed."

"As the holy land of soul masters, Shrek Academy doesn't even have basic fairness and justice. How laughable."

"Are interests and value the only things in their eyes..."

Song Que looked at Huo Yuhao's disappointed gaze and sighed.

"Yuhao, this world is inherently like this."

"Not just Shrek Academy; no matter where you go, there will never be absolute fairness."

"I just want you to recognize this point and not be overly influenced by Shrek's halo."

"See Shrek clearly, and see this world clearly."

"I understand, Brother Song Que." Huo Yuhao nodded silently. "I'll remember it."