Roommate?

The Tang Sect?

The student blinked in confusion and looked down at the token Tang Ya had slapped onto the desk. He hadn't heard the Tang Sect's name in a very, very long time.

"Yuhao, if you run into any trouble at Shrek, come find Teacher Xiao Ya! I might not be able to help with big problems, and you won't need help with small ones, but come to me anyway!" Tang Ya declared, thumping her chest as they walked toward the Dormitory.

Bei Bei's eye twitched. There was nothing he could do about Tang Ya's carefree nature, so he turned to Yuhao instead. "Yuhao, you must work hard at Shrek. The Tang Sect has a place that lets you enroll without an entrance exam, but if you fail the freshman assessment in three months, you'll still be expelled!"

Hearing that, Huo Yuhao nodded firmly. "Senior Brother Bei Bei, Teacher Xiao Ya, don't worry. I'll work twice as hard!"

Tang Ya was delighted with Huo Yuhao's attitude. She patted him on the shoulder and said brightly, "Well, Bei Bei and I will leave you here. That white building ahead is the freshman dormitory. Make sure you get along with your roommate!"

With an encouraging look at Huo Yuhao, Tang Ya took Bei Bei by the hand and left without looking back.

"Goodbye, Teacher Xiao Ya. Goodbye, Senior Brother Bei Bei."

Once Tang Ya and Bei Bei had vanished from sight, Huo Yuhao felt an inexplicable flicker of nerves in these unfamiliar surroundings.

That must be the freshman dormitory up ahead, right?

Gripping the White Tiger Dagger his mom had given him, Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, gathered his courage, and walked toward the old man sunning himself outside the dormitory.

"Hello, sir. Here's my admission letter!"

Huo Yuhao gave the "unknown old man" a deep bow before handing him the letter.

At the sound, the old man slowly opened his eyes. Strangely, a keen light shone in those cloudy eyes.

It's been a long time since I met such a polite child.

He reached out with a trembling hand and casually swept his gaze over Huo Yuhao. An unreadable smile suddenly touched his lips.

"Little one, here's your dormitory key. Room 108 is the third room on the left on the first floor. The girls' rooms start on the fourth floor. You're not allowed up there without permission. If you're caught, you'll be expelled."

Huo Yuhao took the key, bowed respectfully once more, and entered the dormitory with a nervous heart.

"Heh. This year's freshmen really are interesting. Back in my day..." Watching Huo Yuhao leave, the old man couldn't help looking nostalgic.

Following the old man's directions, Huo Yuhao quietly arrived outside Room 108.

"This is it..."

He stared at the closed door, unconsciously tugged his plain clothes closer, then opened it as quietly as he could.

Click!

The door opened, and Huo Yuhao stepped carefully inside. What he saw took him by surprise.

The entire room was spotless. Even the floor had been polished until it shone like a mirror.

On an empty bed in the corner sat a familiar figure, legs crossed. Vast blue Soul Power surged around him like a tide as he rapidly absorbed the energy of heaven and earth. Moisture filled the whole room.

Is that... Senior Xiang Jun?!

Does that mean he's my roommate?

Huo Yuhao blinked and immediately recognized him. Xiang Jun's distinctive gold-and-blue robe was hard to miss.

Seeing that his savior was cultivating, Huo Yuhao carefully walked over and sat on the other empty bed.

At that speed, could Senior Xiang Jun have the one-in-ten-thousand Innate Full Soul Power?

Huo Yuhao rested his chin lightly on his hands. That terrifying cultivation speed brought a hint of envy to his eyes.

Just then, Xiang Jun heard him and opened his eyes. After slowly breathing out, he noticed the future child of destiny sitting across from him, quietly studying him.

So Huo Yuhao still ended up in Room 108 after all?

With that thought, Xiang Jun let just the right amount of puzzlement show on his face. "You're... the boy from Star Dou Forest, Huo Yuhao?"

"Senior Xiang Jun, I hope we'll get along..." Caught staring, Huo Yuhao blushed and spoke timidly.

Huh? Why on earth are you blushing?!

Xiang Jun frowned inwardly. Something about Huo Yuhao felt off.

Xiang Jun's gaze flustered Huo Yuhao, and he instinctively crossed his thin arms over his chest.

"Senior? Would you like to try one? They're very sweet..." Huo Yuhao took out some wild fruit he had picked in Star Dou Forest and carefully offered it to Xiang Jun.

Xiang Jun: ...

Why are you giving me fruit? Where's your famous grilled fish?

"Thank you."

Though baffled, Xiang Jun accepted the fruit with a smile.

Wow. Sour as hell.

Xiang Jun's eye twitched. He quietly set the fruit aside, then glanced at the sky outside.

"Yuhao, it's getting late. Let's go see what the cafeteria has."

At the word "cafeteria," Huo Yuhao visibly panicked. Even his gaze began to dart about. "Um... Senior, I've already had dinner, so I won't come with you..."

Xiang Jun caught every bit of Huo Yuhao's embarrassment and naturally understood why he had refused.

Heh, heh, heh. I'd be worried if you had money, not if you didn't!

You're eating this meal whether you like it or not. Even God King Tang couldn't save you!

"It's fine. We're going to be roommates, living together day in and day out. Dinner's on me. Consider it thanks for the fruit." Xiang Jun smiled warmly.

"But... hey, wait?!"

Huo Yuhao was about to refuse again when he found Xiang Jun had already grabbed him by the back of his collar.

"What's Dad doing? Why hasn't he answered my message? Little Seven's never speaking to him again!"

Tang Wutong walked alone along the path, hurt plainly written across her pretty face.

She kicked a stone aside to vent her frustration, then abruptly stopped. As if sensing something, she turned to look behind her and saw a tall figure walking her way.

She ignored the small, thin figure trailing behind him entirely.

Xiang Jun?

The way he's coming over... is he looking for me?

Did Dad get my message and send him to apologize to this princess?

That must be it!

Tang Wutong blinked and stopped where she was, lifting her chin with a proud expression.

Hmph! After ignoring this princess so many times, just wait until I'm through with you!

Meanwhile, Xiang Jun had also spotted Tang Wutong a short distance ahead. After all, her looks were unquestionably number one on Douluo Continent.