Xiao Wu fell in love with traditional dress

Dai Mubai glanced around and saw that no one was paying him any attention. He ignored the twins as well. Feeling thoroughly humiliated today, he went straight back to Shrek.

Soon, Tang San and Xiao Wu finished gathering their belongings.

From Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges, Tang San took out his and Xiao Wu's Sect Uniforms and Badges, which had been gathering dust for years.

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

"These are the Sect's clothes and Badges."

"Brother Yang Xiu told us about them before. We were supposed to wear them after graduating from Notting Academy. We were too little to wear them back then, but Brother Yang Xiu said we didn't have to wear them if we didn't like them."

"So I've kept them with me all this time. I only remembered them today."

"The Sect's clothes? Are they really ugly?"

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

"These sets are yours. Take them and hurry over to the room next door to get changed. I have something to tell you afterward."

A little torn, Xiao Wu picked up the clothes and Badge and went into the next room. She was afraid the clothes would look ugly.

Soon, Xiao Wu finished dressing. Looking at herself in the mirror, she was stunned. Is that really me? I look so beautiful. It took her quite a while to recover and put on her Badge. She had fallen completely in love with the old-fashioned Hanfu.

Tang Shan tried on the Hanfu several times. He liked the Hanfu too, but it always looked awkward with his short hair. In the end, he put on a Suit. Sure enough, once he wore it, even his currently ordinary-looking face had a certain charm.

Soon, Tang San and Xiao Wu both came out. Xiao Wu froze for a moment when she saw him.

"Brother San, am I pretty?" After speaking, Xiao Wu twirled in front of Tang San.

Tang San stared blankly at Xiao Wu, as though he had been struck by her Charm skill. It took him quite a while to recover. To hide his embarrassment, he hurriedly said, "You're beautiful, Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu had been watching his expression the whole time. Seeing his reaction, she covered her mouth and giggled.

"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.

"The person you're always talking about."

"Brother Xiu? Where is he?" Xiao Wu asked happily. Tang San suddenly felt a little unhappy, though he had no idea why. In the end, he didn't dwell on it.

"Let's go."

Tang San led the way to Yang Xiu's place. Hong Tian and his son had already arrived.

As soon as Xiao Wu saw Yang Xiu, she ran straight over.

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

"Brother Xiu, you've finally decided to come see us! It's been so long since we last saw you."

Xiao Wu looked at the others beside him and greeted them one by one.

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

"Big Bear, you came too!" Hua Xiong no longer felt like speaking.

"Who's this?" Finally, she pointed at Zhu Zhuqing and asked.

"This is your sister-in-law."

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

"Someone who'll stay with me for the rest of my life, just like you and Xiao San." Then Yang Xiu turned to Zhu Zhuqing beside him. Her face was now as red as a monkey's bottom.

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

Finally, Zhu Zhuqing gathered her courage and said, "Hello, Xiao Wu. You can call me Zhu Zhuqing. Brother Xiu often mentioned you and Tang San before. Since you're his little sister, we'll be sisters from now on."

In the end, Xiao Wu still answered mischievously.

"Hello, Sister-in-law. I'm Xiao Wu. The Wu means 'dance.'"

The two of them then began chatting off to the side.

Yang Xiu left the two women alone.

He spoke to Tang San, who was chatting with Guan Sheng and Hua Xiong nearby.

"Xiao San, there are people from our Sect at Shrek Academy, as well as another Sect disciple. The reason I want you to go to Shrek is that there's an opportunity waiting for you.

"For the time being, don't reveal your third Soul Ring in battle. If anyone who isn't one of us sees it, silence them permanently." "Brother Yang Xiu, I understand."

"Also, after you register, come back to the Sect when you have time and visit the Inheritance Tower. You might gain something unexpected."

"The Inheritance Tower?"

"Ask Hong Wu about it, and you'll understand. Don't spend all day thinking about cultivation, either. You need to relax sometimes. Even if you want to learn certain secrets, you aren't strong enough yet. But even if I don't tell you, your father will tell you a few things once you reach level fifty."

"Dad? Brother, do you know where Dad is? I haven't seen him in ages," Tang San asked anxiously.

"Don't worry. When he wants to see you, he'll naturally come to you."

Tang Hao had actually followed them here, but after sensing Yang Xiu and the others, he had gone off somewhere to do who knew what.

"Get some proper rest over the next two days. If you have nothing to do, you can go out and have some fun."

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

Two days passed in a flash. Xiao Wu had gone a little wild having fun, even dragging Zhu Zhuqing out with her. Still, the occasional smiles on Zhu Zhuqing's face showed that she was quite happy.

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

"I should spend more time with her whenever I'm free."

Shrek Academy began accepting applicants that day, and the group headed toward the outskirts of Suotuo City. Although their clothes drew attention, the Flame Emperor Sect had too few disciples, and few people knew about it. No one here recognized them, much less connected their adorably goofy Giant Panda Badges to the Sect. It wasn't like those novels where the protagonist shone like a lightbulb wherever he went, attracting a swarm of flies with a single word.

Soon, they arrived at Shrek. It really was rustic.

Yang Xiu glanced at Bai Ling, who stood there in a daze. She was helping recruit students too. He said, "Tang San, the three of you should get in line to register. We'll go inside and wait for you."

Soon, Yang Xiu approached Bai Ling. At fifteen, she already had a beautiful face and figure, with the unmistakable air of a mature older sister. Compared with Rose, she lacked some allure; all she had were icy thorns.

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 a voice, Bai Ling snapped out of it and quickly took a step back. When she saw who had come, she spoke respectfully.

"Greetings, Sect Master, Elders." As for Hong Tian, she didn't know who he was, so she merely nodded in acknowledgment.

"I'm helping the teachers here. Dad is inside. I'll go get him."

"Don't worry about us. Keep helping out here. We're just having a look around. Hua Xiong is here, so he can guide us. He comes here often."

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

As Yang Xiu's group walked away, a Shrek teacher even nodded to Hua Xiong without asking any questions. It seemed Hua Xiong had visited so often that he knew them all well.

Soon, they spotted Zhao Wuji sleeping at the fourth test station. Hua Xiong darted to his side and smacked him across the head. Zhao Wuji woke up in pain.

"Which little bastard dared—"

When he saw it was Hua Xiong, Zhao Wuji's expression changed as swiftly as a face-changing opera performer's. He finally said happily,

"Big Brother, what brings you here? Why didn't you let me know in advance?"

Hua Xiong asked in a mocking tone, "Little bastard? Who were you talking about just now?"

"Big Brother, you misheard. I was talking about myself."

"Hahaha..."

Watching Zhao Wuji tremble beneath his tyrannical might, Hua Xiong burst into laughter. Then he draped an arm around Zhao Wuji's shoulders and began chatting with him, completely forgetting Yang Xiu and the others.

Seeing Hua Xiong and Zhao Wuji behaving like that in their Suits, Yang Xiu suddenly wanted to laugh, but managed to hold it in.

"Zhao Wuji, it looks like you're doing pretty well here."

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

Zhao Wuji looked at Yang Xiu and the others.

"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 at Hong Tian and Guan Sheng.

An elder? Zhao Wuji knew the requirements for becoming a Sect elder. With that in mind, he finally spoke respectfully.

"Greetings, Elder." He also nodded to Hong Tian.

"Sect Master, have you come on business?"

"Nothing much. But a few Sect disciples will be coming shortly. If you get restless and decide to test them yourself, don't use too much of your strength and force them to reveal theirs."

"Since you've given the word, Sect Master, I'll do as you say."

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

"All right. Lead the way. I'm not that fussy." Soon, Zhao Wuji arranged lodgings for the group. There were actually only two rooms, since Hua Xiong already had his own place. Zhu Zhuqing and Yang Xiu shared one room. They had been sleeping together for a long time, though certain things still hadn't happened. Although Zhu Zhuqing was well developed, she was too young. Even if she was willing, Yang Xiu hadn't...