Arrival at Eastsea Academy, Conflict

Yao Xuan and Tang Wulin were not the first to board the bus. A number of people were already seated inside, including students as well as parents accompanying them to register.

After waiting on the bus for about an hour and a half, the seats were nearly full. At last, the bus set off toward Eastsea Academy.

Towering buildings swept past the windows. Compared with Aolai City, Eastsea City was undoubtedly far more prosperous, crowded, and modern. There were far more pedestrians, vehicles, and shops on the streets, leaving the eye overwhelmed.

"Eastsea Academy has arrived. Students and parents, please disembark in an orderly manner and proceed to the Academic Affairs Office to register."

Twenty minutes later, Liu Yuxin's voice came from the front of the bus again. Following her instructions, all the students and parents got off in an orderly fashion, while Yao Xuan examined Eastsea Academy before him.

Compared to Red Mountain Academy, Eastsea Academy was undoubtedly far more imposing. At the entrance stood a tall stone archway made from enormous boulders, bearing four large red characters: "Eastsea Academy." It looked exceptionally grand.

Unlike ordinary intermediate academies, Eastsea Academy was a large-scale institution with both an intermediate academy division and an advanced academy division. Liu Yuxin, who was responsible for receiving them, was a student of the advanced academy division.

Compared to Intermediate Soul Master Academies, admission to Advanced Soul Master Academies was undoubtedly much more difficult and required extremely rigorous assessments. The acceptance rate generally did not exceed ten percent; only true elites could attend an Advanced Soul Master Academy.

After presenting their temporary identity badges and recommendation letters and passing verification, Yao Xuan and Tang Wulin entered Eastsea Academy. Compared to the steel and concrete found everywhere in Eastsea City, the academy was indeed shaded by lush trees, vibrant with life, and somewhat ancient in appearance.

Following the academy's main road, Yao Xuan and Tang Wulin arrived before a twelve-story building. This was the main Teaching Building of Eastsea Academy's intermediate division. The higher the floor, the higher the grade and the stronger the students.

At the Academic Affairs Office, after presenting their recommendation letters and badges, Yao Xuan and Tang Wulin smoothly completed their enrollment procedures. They received their School Uniforms, academic calendars, identity cards, and other items, while also being assigned to their classes.

Based on their Soul Power Levels and Martial Souls, Tang Wulin was assigned to First Grade Class Five without surprise, while Yao Xuan was assigned to First Grade Class One, the so-called "key class."

Yao Xuan was naturally rather unhappy with this result. If he was not in the same class as Tang Wulin, his rate of obtaining Golden Evolution Points would definitely decline. At the same time, he would not receive guidance from Wu Zhangkong, that great expert from Shrek Academy.

Of course, Yao Xuan would not be foolish enough to voluntarily request a transfer to Class Five. That would be far too unusual. In fact, he knew of a good way to achieve his goal—by getting into a fight.

With their dormitory key in hand, Yao Xuan led Tang Wulin toward the Dormitory Building.

Eastsea Academy's Dormitory Building was just as tall as its Teaching Building, with twelve floors. Yao Xuan and Tang Wulin's dormitory was numbered 205. Passing through the somewhat crowded, disorderly corridor, they arrived at their room.

Unlike the dormitory's imposing exterior, its interior furnishings were rather plain. There were only two bunk beds, four sets of desks and chairs, four cabinets, and other very basic furniture.

The two lower bunks were already occupied. When Yao Xuan and Tang Wulin approached, the two occupants turned to look at them.

The one on the lower bunk to the left was a tall youth with short hair, powerful muscles, and bulging eyes. He gave off a somewhat fierce aura.

The one on the lower bunk to the right was a cold and aloof youth dressed in a blue tracksuit. He had short brown hair, fair skin, a high nose bridge, and dark green eyes. He radiated an unapproachable air and looked rather arrogant.

Is that Xie Xie?

Looking at the cold youth, Yao Xuan thought to himself. If he had guessed correctly, this aloof young man was Xie Xie, one of the Shrek Seven Monsters in the original timeline and the possessor of the Twin Martial Souls, the Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger.

"Hello, everyone. My name is Tang Wulin, and this is Yao Xuan. We'll be your future roommates."

Tang Wulin warmly introduced them to the two people in the dormitory.

"I'm Zhou Changxi. Unless something unexpected happens, I'll also be the dorm leader of this room—the big brother here! If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me, and I'll kindly explain it to you!"

Looking at Yao Xuan and Tang Wulin, the tall youth announced loudly.

"Xie Xie."

Unlike Zhou Changxi, Xie Xie's introduction was exceedingly brief. He merely stated his name.

"Wulin, wait here for me. I'm going out to buy something to eat."

After putting away his luggage, Yao Xuan smiled and patted Tang Wulin on the shoulder before speaking.

"Food? Great, thanks, Brother Xuan!"

Hearing Yao Xuan's words, Tang Wulin thanked him. Yao Xuan then left the dormitory, but he did not go far. Instead, he released his Spiritual Power to observe, waiting for a conflict to arise between Tang Wulin and Zhou Changxi.

Sure enough, less than a few minutes after Yao Xuan left, Zhou Changxi rolled his eyes and said domineeringly, "Hey, newbie. Tang Wulin, right? Go clean the dormitory."

"Oh, okay."

Having just arrived, Tang Wulin did not quite understand the situation. He nodded and carried the mop bucket toward the restroom to fetch water.

"Hmph, what a pushover. Just looking at him annoys me. Let me see what he brought with him."

Seeing Tang Wulin obediently comply, Zhou Changxi sneered, stood up, and reached out to pull down Tang Wulin's luggage.

After unzipping it, Zhou Changxi gave it a hard shake. Several changes of clothes, some daily necessities, and a quilt immediately fell out, scattering across the floor.

"What a country bumpkin, bringing this pile of junk! Damn, could this guy be a beggar? Hahaha!"

Looking at the items on the floor, Zhou Changxi burst into laughter.

"You bastard, what are you doing?"

Just then, Tang Wulin came in carrying the mop bucket. Seeing the things strewn across the floor, he immediately shouted angrily.

"What am I doing? Just checking what kind of things a country bumpkin like you brought. What, you got a problem with that?"

Hearing Tang Wulin's words, Zhou Changxi curled his lips and replied with a smile.

"Of course I do! Pick them up!"

Tang Wulin clenched his fists and spoke coldly as he stared at Zhou Changxi.

"Oh? Country bumpkin, talking like that—are you trying to rebel?"

Zhou Changxi raised his brows and raised his voice.

That's about enough. Time for me to make my entrance!

Sensing the changes in the dormitory through his Spiritual Power, Yao Xuan smiled faintly. With a thought, he took a bag of oranges from the system storage space, carried it in his hand, and headed toward the dormitory.

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