Three days later.
Two figures shrouded entirely in black cloaks arrived outside Shrek City.
"Who are you? This is Shrek City. All outsiders are currently forbidden from entering."
Two young men wearing Shrek Academy uniforms stood guard at the gate, barring anyone from entering.
"Since when did we become outsiders too?"
Just then, an unhurried voice drifted out from beneath a cloak.
"Who are you? Are you from Shrek Academy too?"
The student froze.
"Heh, you really must be itching for a beating. You can't even recognize my voice anymore?"
The other person gave a cold laugh.
But those words made the guard's expression change drastically.
"Wait, your voice sounds familiar. I think we know each other..."
The guard couldn't help scratching his head.
But the very next moment, his expression changed abruptly.
The other person had already removed her cloak, revealing a familiar face.
"X-Xiaotao!"
The other guard paled in shock as well.
It was utterly astonishing.
The person standing before him was actually Ma Xiaotao!
That was right.
It was Ma Xiaotao, who had been missing for so long. She had actually returned.
"Xiaotao, how come you're back?"
An ingratiating smile immediately spread across the guard's face.
He was an inner court member, and he had suffered plenty at her hands.
"Does Shrek Academy not welcome me?"
Ma Xiaotao raised an eyebrow, as imperious as ever.
"How could that be? Shrek Academy is your home. Who would dare say you aren't welcome?"
The guard jumped in fright, cold sweat immediately beading on his forehead.
Was Ma Xiaotao someone ordinary?
He had suffered plenty at her hands.
"Then why aren't you moving aside? A good dog doesn't block the road, understand?"
Ma Xiaotao frowned and spoke coldly.
"Yes, yes, we'll move right away. The Dean will be delighted to