Xiao Wu Falls for Ancient-Style Clothing

Dai Mubai saw that no one was paying him any attention. He ignored the twins, too. Feeling thoroughly humiliated, he headed straight back to Shrek Academy.

Tang San and Xiao Wu soon finished packing.

From Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges, Tang San took out the Sect Uniforms and Badges that had been gathering dust for years.

Xiao Wu looked at the things he had taken out and asked curiously, "Brother San, what's all this?"

"Clothes and Badges from the Sect."

"Brother Yang Xiu told us long ago that we should wear them after graduating from Notting Academy. We were too little to wear them back then, though. He also said we didn't have to wear them if we didn't like them."

"So I kept them with me. I only remembered them today."

"They're from the Sect? Are they ugly?"

"I don't know. I've never worn them."

"These sets are yours. Take them and get changed in the next room. There's something I need to tell you afterward."

Feeling a little uneasy, Xiao Wu took the clothes and Badges into the next room. She was afraid the clothes wouldn't look good.

Soon Xiao Wu had changed. Looking at herself in the mirror, she froze. Was that really me? I look so pretty! It took her a while to recover and put on her Badge. She had fallen completely in love with the Ancient Hanfu.

Tang Shan tried on the Hanfu several times. He liked it too, but his short hair made the whole look feel awkward. In the end, he put on a Suit. And sure enough, once he had it on, even his now-ordinary face held a certain charm.

Tang San and Xiao Wu soon came out. Xiao Wu paused when she saw him.

"Brother San, am I pretty?" Xiao Wu asked, then spun in a circle before him.

Tang San stared at her, dazed, as if she had caught him in her Charm Skill. It took him a long moment to recover. To hide his embarrassment, he quickly said, "Xiao Wu, you look beautiful."

Xiao Wu had been watching his expression the whole time. Seeing him like that, she covered her mouth and laughed.

"Brother San, you still haven't told me what you wanted to say."

"I'm taking you to see someone."

"Who?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.

"Someone you're always talking about."

"Brother Xiu? Where is he?" Xiao Wu asked happily. Tang San suddenly felt a twinge of displeasure, though he didn't know why. In the end, he thought no more of it.

"Let's go."

Tang San led the way to Yang Xiu. Hong Tian and his son had arrived first.

The moment Xiao Wu saw Yang Xiu, she ran toward him.

She was overjoyed, but perhaps because she was older now, she didn't throw herself into his arms.

"Brother Xiu, you finally decided to come see us! It's been so long."

Xiao Wu looked around and greeted everyone in turn.

"Hello, Uncle Guan Sheng." Guan Sheng nodded.

"Big Bear, you came too!" Hua Xiong decided he had nothing to say.

"And who's this?" Finally, she pointed at Zhu Zhuqing.

"She's your sister-in-law."

"Sister-in-law? What's that?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.

"Someone who stays with a person for life, the way you and Xiao San do." Then Yang Xiu turned to Zhu Zhuqing beside him. Her face was as red as a monkey's backside.

"Zhu Zhuqing, this is Xiao Wu. She's quite mischievous."

At last, Zhu Zhuqing worked up the courage to say, "Hello, Xiao Wu. You can call me Zhu Zhuqing. Brother Xiu used to talk about you and Tang San all the time. You're his little sister, so from now on, we're sisters too."

Xiao Wu gave a mischievous reply.

"Hello, Sister-in-law! I'm Xiao Wu—the Wu from 'dance.'"

The two of them began chatting off to the side.

Yang Xiu left them to it.

He turned to Tang San, who was talking with Guan Sheng and Hua Xiong.

"Xiao San, there are people from our Sect at Shrek Academy, including another disciple. There's also an opportunity there—that's why I wanted you to go.

"For now, don't reveal your third Soul Ring when you fight. If anyone outside our circle sees it, silence them." "I understand, Brother Yang Xiu."

"And after you enroll, find time to return to the Sect and visit the Inheritance Tower. You might gain something unexpected."

"The Inheritance Tower?"

"Ask Hong Wu about it. And don't spend every day thinking about cultivation. You need to relax sometimes. I know you want to learn certain secrets, but you aren't strong enough yet. Even if I say nothing, your father will tell you some things once you reach level fifty."

"Dad? Brother Yang Xiu, do you know where he is? I haven't seen him in so long!" Tang San asked anxiously.

"Don't worry. When he wants to see you, he will."

Tang Hao had actually followed them here. But after sensing Yang Xiu and the others, he had gone off somewhere.

"Get some proper rest these next two days. You can go have some fun, too."

"Well... all right." Tang San had wanted to say more, but in the end, he only clenched his fists. Though he had reached level forty at twelve, he still felt weak.

The two days passed in a blink. Xiao Wu had a wild time, even dragging Zhu Zhuqing out with her. But from the occasional smile on Zhu Zhuqing's face, she seemed to be enjoying herself.

Yang Xiu wondered whether he had taken her out too rarely. That was his fault.

When I have time, I should spend more of it with her.

Enrollment at Shrek Academy began today. The group set out for the outskirts of Suotuo City. Their clothes drew plenty of attention, but the Flame Emperor Sect had too few disciples, and hardly anyone knew it. No one recognized them here. Besides, their Badge bore an adorably goofy Giant Panda—who would make the connection? It was nothing like a novel where the protagonist walked around like a lamp, attracting a swarm of flies just by opening his mouth.

They soon reached Shrek Academy. It really was primitive.

Yang Xiu noticed Bai Ling standing there in a daze. She was helping with enrollment. He said, "Tang San, you three go line up to register. We'll head inside and wait for you."

Yang Xiu soon approached Bai Ling. At fifteen, she had a beautiful face and figure, with the air of a mature woman. Compared with a rose, she held less temptation; all she had was that cold, sharp thorn.

Name: Bai Ling

Martial Soul: Mutant White Snake

Soul Power: Level 38, yellow-purple-purple

Loyalty: 75

"Bai Ling, why are you standing here in a daze?"

Hearing his voice, Bai Ling came to her senses and quickly stepped back. When she saw who it was, she spoke respectfully.

"Greetings, Sect Master, and to both elders." She did not know who Hong Tian was, so she merely nodded to him.

"I'm helping the teachers here. My father's inside. I'll go get him."

"Don't worry about us. Keep helping here. We've only come to look around. Hua Xiong can lead the way; he comes here often."

After chatting with Bai Ling a little longer, Yang Xiu and the others followed Hua Xiong into Shrek Academy.

As the group walked away, a Shrek Academy teacher even nodded to Hua Xiong without asking anything. Clearly, Hua Xiong had visited often enough to become familiar with them.

Before long, they spotted Zhao Wuji asleep at the fourth test. Hua Xiong flashed to his side and smacked him hard on the head. Zhao Wuji woke with a jolt of pain.

"Which little bastard dares—"

Then he saw Hua Xiong. Zhao Wuji's face changed as abruptly as a mask in a Sichuan opera, and he said happily,

"Big Brother! What brings you here? Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

Hua Xiong spoke in a strange tone. "Little bastard? Who were you talking about?"

"You misheard me, Big Brother. I was talking about myself."

"Hahaha..."

Seeing Zhao Wuji trembling beneath his tyranny, Hua Xiong burst out laughing. Then he slung an arm around Zhao Wuji's shoulders and started chatting, forgetting Yang Xiu and the others entirely.

Yang Xiu looked at Hua Xiong in his Suit and at Zhao Wuji, then at what they were doing. He suddenly wanted to laugh, but held it in.

"Zhao Wuji, you seem to be doing well here."

Only then did Hua Xiong remember that Yang Xiu and the others had come with him.

Zhao Wuji looked at the group.

"Greetings, Sect Master."

Then he asked Hua Xiong, "Big Brother, who are these two?"

"They're both from the Sect. This is Elder Guan Sheng, and this is Hong Tian. His son is coming to study at Shrek Academy today," Hua Xiong said, pointing them out.

An elder? Zhao Wuji knew what it took to become a Sect elder. With that in mind, he spoke respectfully.

"Greetings, Elder." He nodded to Hong Tian as well.

"Sect Master, is there something you've come for?"

"Nothing much. A few Sect disciples will be here shortly. If you can't sit still and decide to test them yourself, don't use too much strength or force them to reveal what they can do."

"Since you've instructed me, Sect Master, I'll do as you say."

"Sect Master, shall I find somewhere for you to rest?" Zhao Wuji asked uneasily. Shrek had improved somewhat thanks to its connection with the Flame Emperor Sect, but only somewhat.

"All right. Lead the way. I'm not particular." Zhao Wuji soon arranged rooms for the group—just two rooms, really. Hua Xiong had a place of his own, while Zhu Zhuqing and Yang Xiu shared one. They had slept together for a long time, though certain things still had not happened. Zhu Zhuqing had developed well, but she was too young. Even if she was willing, Yang Xiu had not...