The Transfer Student, Gu Yuena!

After saying that, Huo Yuxi worried Xiang Jun might misunderstand, so she hurriedly looked up and explained, "Brother Xiang Jun, I didn't mean to deceive you. It's because... because..."

Huo Yuxi pressed her lips together, then slowly explained why.

"I was born in the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. In a place like that, the daughter of a servant usually doesn't end up well. To protect me, Mom had me pretend to be a boy..."

Understanding dawned on Xiang Jun's face.

So that was it. No problem, then.

"Brother Xiang Jun, I really didn't mean to deceive you!" Huo Yuxi wrinkled her dainty nose, looking pitiful.

"It's fine. You had your reasons. Besides, I'm very good at helping people out of their clothes." Xiang Jun waved a hand, unconcerned.

"Oh, good. That's good."

Huo Yuxi let out a deep breath of relief, then caught Xiang Jun's arm in her small hand. "Brother Xiang Jun, could you please not tell the academy? I don't want Shrek to expel me..."

Huh?

Not tell the academy?

You've admitted you're a girl. Don't tell me you still plan to share a dorm room with me!

Xiang Jun froze, feeling that something about this was strange.

When Xiang Jun remained silent, Huo Yuxi grew anxious. If Shrek Academy expelled her, how would she ever avenge her mother?

"Brother Xiang Jun, please, I'm begging you. As long as you don't tell the academy, I..."

"I'll do anything you ask!"

Early the next morning, in Class One, Freshmen.

"Xiang Jun, why do you look so listless? Didn't you sleep well last night?" Tang Wutong watched Xiang Jun yawn beside her, suspicion flashing through her eyes. She glanced back at Huo Yuxi, who looked just as tired.

Something's wrong. Nine parts out of ten, something's wrong!

Those two didn't sneak around behind this princess's back and do something they shouldn't have, did they?

Remembering how Xiang Jun had carried Huo Yuxi back to the dorm yesterday, Tang Wutong felt a sour twinge in her heart.

Behind Tang Wutong, Xiao Xiao's wide eyes darted between Xiang Jun and Huo Yuxi. Her expression grew stranger by the second.

Remembering the rumors around the academy, Xiao Xiao shuddered.

So this is the world of geniuses?

What a mess...

Just then, Han Ruoruo appeared and interrupted Xiao Xiao's racing thoughts. She walked to the lectern with a smile, clapped her hands, and said gently, "Good morning, everyone! A transfer student is joining Class One, Freshmen today. Let's give her a warm welcome!"

A transfer student?

Han Ruoruo's announcement set the classroom buzzing. Shrek Academy's admissions had closed long ago. Who had enough influence to get in through the back door?

Scattered applause broke out as everyone turned toward the doorway, scrutiny in their eyes.

"All right, Gu Yuena, come on in."

Xiang Jun was in the middle of a yawn. At those words, he stopped, surprise spreading across his face.

Wait!

Who did Han Ruoruo just say?

Gu Yuena?!

Xiang Jun blinked and hurriedly looked toward the classroom door. A cool, aloof silver-haired girl slowly came into view.

Her lustrous silver hair fell down her back like liquid crystal. Her skin was white as snow, her beauty peerless, her figure tall and graceful. Her deep violet eyes seemed devoid of emotion.

Compared with Tang Wutong's lofty air, the newcomer seemed colder and more regal. The pressure she gave off made people afraid to meet her gaze.

Holy shit! It really is her!

Gu "Brilliant Mind" Yuena, the first person on Douluo Star to throw herself at someone!

Shouldn't she still be recovering from her injuries in Star Dou Forest at this point? What's going on?

And...

Xiang Jun frowned. He could actually sense a trace of Sea God's Light on Gu Yuena.

As Gu Yuena came into view, startled cries rose throughout the classroom.

"Wow, she's gorgeous! She's just as pretty as the vice class monitor!"

"What do you think I should do if she confesses to me?"

"Someone splash him with piss and wake him up!"

"Gu Yuena, why don't you introduce yourself?"

"Hello, everyone. I'm Gu Yuena, a level 39 Strong Attack Soul Elder. My Martial Soul is the Silver Dragon."

Gu Yuena's voice was as lovely as a songbird's, yet it carried a coolness that kept others at a distance.

What level? Thirty-nine?!

As soon as Gu Yuena finished speaking, the entire class drew a sharp breath.

Good grief. Another peerless genius!

She was even one level above Tang Wutong, only below Xiang Jun's level 43!

Tang Wutong, however, looked deadly serious. Her scrutinizing gaze kept sweeping over the stunning figure at the front of the room.

Sensing it, Gu Yuena raised her brows and looked toward the source. A pink-and-blue-haired girl no less beautiful than herself was staring at her without the slightest attempt to hide it.

For a moment, their gazes collided in midair.

Eye contact was a meeting of minds without desire.

It was also the most naked challenge and declaration of war one living creature could make against another.

The instant their eyes met, the same thought rose unbidden in both Gu Yuena's and Tang Wutong's minds.

Kill her!

The aura each sensed on the other, one she found utterly repulsive, only deepened their mutual dislike.

Hmph. I'll make you regret this! Both thought it at once.

"Well then, Gu Yuena, go find a seat. Class is about to start!"

Han Ruoruo's voice interrupted everyone's thoughts. Gu Yuena offered a polite smile, then walked toward Tang Wutong.

"Hey, what do you want?" Tang Wutong frowned at Gu Yuena, who had stopped beside her, and spoke with obvious impatience.

Gu Yuena only smiled and held out her fair, jade-like hand. "Hello. I'm Gu Yuena. I look forward to learning from you."

"Tang Wutong. Don't worry, this princess will make sure to teach you plenty!" Hearing the challenge in Gu Yuena's tone, Tang Wutong gave her a smile that didn't reach her eyes.

The instant their hands met, Xiang Jun seemed to see the enormous phantoms of a silver-white dragon and a golden dragon rising behind them.

At the same time, a resounding dragon's roar exploded in everyone's minds. The pressure, reaching deep into their blood, made everyone except Xiang Jun shiver involuntarily.

Good grief. If I remember right, Tang Wutong carries a trace of the Golden Dragon King's exceptionally pure bloodline, doesn't she?

Xiang Jun's eye twitched. He had a feeling life at the academy wasn't going to stay peaceful.