Senior Sister! Let's rent a place outside the city!

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was brimming with confidence.

As he spoke, the Ice Empress's figure surfaced in his mind.

Unconsciously, yearning and adoration shone in his eyes, which Huo Yuhao saw clearly.

Was this a joke?! A Soul Beast like Brother Sky Dream actually had an "old flame"? Was that really reliable?

Upon learning this, even someone as innocent as him could not help feeling doubtful. After much inner conflict, he ultimately chose not to speak.

Silently, he followed the arrangements and continued onward.

At almost the same moment, the Ice Empress seemed to sense something.

Although she was already far from the Far North, she inexplicably shuddered, goosebumps rising all over her.

"What is it? Having trouble adjusting to the local conditions?" The Snow Empress turned to look at her in surprise, not understanding what her dear sister was doing.

"I don't know either. It feels like something unpleasant has set its sights on me from somewhere unseen." The Ice Empress shook her head in bewilderment.

She even thought of the Titan Snow Demon King.

Could that fellow be jealous that I'm traveling with the Snow Empress?

Could he be cursing me in the Far North right now? That's certainly very possible!

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had been missing for years, so naturally, the Ice Empress did not think of him. With a soft snort, she let the matter drop.

Her attention returned to Zhang Yang. By now, the couple was already approaching Shrek Academy.

"At our current pace, we'll be able to turn in the mission and report back tomorrow evening." Regret was written all over Zhang Lexuan's face. This day had finally come.

"Senior Sister, let me discuss something with you... lend me some Gold Soul Coins. I want to rent a place outside the city." Zhang Yang had anticipated this and voiced the plan he had prepared.

Nothing was convenient enough inside the academy.

Moving out could solve most of their troubles.

Zhang Lexuan's eyes lit up at his words. She instantly understood her boyfriend's meaning, and the corners of her mouth rose involuntarily.

Having tasted the marrow lately, she could not get enough of it. She was also very reluctant to return to a life of restrictions.

There was no need to leave Shrek; things had not reached that point yet. But finding somewhere else to sleep was easy enough.

"Sure! Let's do as you say! What's this talk of borrowing? You work so hard every day-consider it my compensation. If it's not enough, just ask me for more."

Zhang Lexuan waved a hand generously.

Taking out her money pouch, she decisively handed it to her boyfriend.

With her cultivation as an Eight-Ring Soul Douluo, she could never lack spending money even if she only took missions within the academy.

Naturally, she did not mind and generously took care of everything. I've even given you my body. What else could I possibly begrudge you?

"No, it has to be a loan!"

Zhang Yang was firm, refusing to yield an inch.

Was she kidding? What did she mean, compensation for working hard every day? Wouldn't that make this money...

Zhang Lexuan clearly had not thought that deeply. She stared at him in bewilderment before giving a casual smile after a while.

"All right, consider it a loan. I don't lack this stuff anyway, so there's no hurry to pay me back."

Yet inwardly, she muttered that it would be best if he never paid it all back in his lifetime-even better if he owed her more and more.

Zhang Yang saw through her thoughts and silently took note. Without saying anything more, he continued onward.

At noon the following day, they arrived safely outside Shrek City, a completely independent city-state founded on the academy's standing.

In the Peerless Tang Sect era, Shrek enjoyed tremendous prestige, making every inch of land within the city worth its weight in gold. The prices were outrageous.

Zhang Yang had never intended to rent such an expensive residence. He turned his attention directly to the great plains surrounding it.

Shrek City was like an enormous commercial district.

Numerous villages and towns of varying sizes had spread outward around it.

Those without the qualifications or funds to do business inside the city would set up stalls outside it.

Naturally, this further fostered rental services. Relying on his status as a student, Zhang Yang easily secured a residence.

It was not large, just an ordinary two-bedroom place with a living room.

But as a place for trysts, it was more than adequate.

Those old monsters of Shrek would not be so bored as to come outside the city specifically to peep.

Eldest Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan still had to cultivate in the inner court as usual, so they certainly could not be intimate every day.

With a place like this, she could come straight to Zhang Yang whenever she had free time. It could not have been more convenient.

"As expected, this boy is a disciple of Shrek Academy! Only this place could nurture such a special talent!" The Snow Empress's gaze was profound as she silently marveled.

"Let's not get any closer. If the powerhouses inside discover us, trouble will be unavoidable, and it'll interfere with our observation of this one." The Ice Empress quietly agreed, her brows tightly furrowed.

Even with their strength, both of them were deeply wary of Mu En and Xuan Zi.

They maintained a safe distance, looking rather helpless.

Just as they were fretting over how to keep watching the "auspicious omen" without being discovered,

they were surprised to find that Zhang Yang had rented a place outside the city. Although it was still not far from Shrek, at least they would not be exposed so easily.

Heaven is helping us! Excitement surged through both women. This situation felt like a blessing from above; they were not normally this "lucky."

However, neither the Ice Empress nor the Snow Empress could have guessed.

Part of the reason Zhang Yang had done this was precisely because of them.

Aside from hoping to enjoy romantic intimacy with the beauties without being disturbed,

he also wanted to make contact with the Ice Empress and Snow Empress easier by staying away from the academy, further raising their affection.

"The rooms are tidied up. It's summer vacation now, and you don't have classes anyway, so stay here. I have to turn in the mission." Zhang Lexuan had thoughtfully put everything in order, reluctance in her eyes.

"What's the rush? It's already evening anyway. Going back tomorrow makes no difference... don't you want to try out our new home?" How could Zhang Yang fail to understand her little-woman demeanor?

She wanted to stay the night but was too embarrassed to say so outright.

Instead, she insisted on deliberately talking about turning in her Inspection Corps mission.

That Evil Soul Master with the Ice Skeleton Martial Soul had died without even a scrap remaining. He could not possibly come back to life.

Whether she went earlier or later did not matter at all. Clearly, she had said this because she wanted him to ask her to stay.

Zhang Yang was especially domineering tonight. As he spoke, he reached out, pulled Eldest Senior Sister into his arms, and leaned his head toward her.

Even knowing full well that she would never object, he still gave her no chance at all. In an instant, their lips and teeth met, leaving only muffled murmurs echoing.

The Snow Empress sighed speechlessly, thinking, Here they go again.

The Ice Empress was more carefree. If she wanted to watch, she would watch-who cared?

After their journey, the two Ferocious Beasts had already grown accustomed to it and truly no longer found it strange.

Instead, deep within their hearts, there was something more than before they had set out, something they could neither articulate nor explain.

They did not know that, as their affection increased, the overwhelming effects of Max-Level Charm were gradually revealing themselves.

Now, not only was the Ice Empress watching with appreciation, but even the Snow Empress, who had previously blocked her view, no longer bothered to mind and would glance over from time to time.

"This fellow seems to be drawing Soul Power from his partner through physical interaction. At first glance, it looks somewhat like an Evil Soul Master's methods."

"But strangely, not only is this woman paying no price, she also gains some sort of benefit during the process? This warrants continued observation!"

The Snow Empress grew solemn and watched intently.

By the time she came back to her senses, it was already the latter half of the night.

Zhang Yang and Zhang Lexuan had fallen asleep in each other's arms, just as they always did.

They slept until broad daylight. Eldest Senior Sister woke first and, after making breakfast, left their new home.

She returned to Shrek Academy, preparing to turn in the Evil Soul Master mission. Yet she had only just entered the main gate when she caught someone's attention.

Bei Bei, shrouded in dejection and wearing a miserable expression, saw his fiancée in name, and killing intent instantly erupted from his entire body... She was back. Didn't that mean he was back too?