A spark crackled and popped from the campfire.
Du Busi slowly squatted down, placing his calloused hands on Toji's shoulders.
He unusually lowered his voice:
"Listen, child, in this world, it's perfectly normal to use any means necessary to achieve your goals."
"Your choice is not wrong. People always say that our Body Sect is worse than the Evil Soul Master ' organization, but we only judge by our intentions, not by our actions. We only do what we like. Why should we care what others say?"
"If living in this world were just about listening to other people's opinions, life would be incredibly tiring. You know, there has never been a saint in this world who can satisfy everyone. Even gods can use a magnifying glass to find countless flaws in you."
"You did nothing wrong. Not hurting the child is the right choice."
"Du Busi Dies," he said in a deep voice.
Di Qiu'er sat down next to Toji.
Your teacher is right.
He gave a Toji chuckle, but it carried an indescribable weariness.
"Alright, alright, you don't need to comfort me, I know everything."
"Let's get this whole mess over quickly, attack Shrek, and rescue Zhang Lexuan and Elder Zhang."
"You're quick to perk up, aren't you?" Du Busi Le said amiably.
Seven days later, as the first rays of dawn pierced through the clouds, Toji was already standing under the western wall of the Shrek Academy.
The tunnel project was completed on schedule, but he insisted on conducting one last reconnaissance.
The reason is simple.
The team that Clear Sky Sect sent to escort Wang Dong'er to school this time was incredibly powerful.
Especially Niu Tian, who possesses genuine divine official strength. Even if he descends to the lower realm, he would still have at least the cultivation level of Level 99 Limit Douluo.
Compared to Mu En, they are only stronger, not weaker.
Shrek already has Mu En, which is enough to make them uncomfortable.
If another Niu Tian, they're probably doomed.
Therefore, Toji last reconnaissance is necessary.
After ensuring that the Clear Sky Sect members left Shrek Academy, and with Shrek's arrangements remaining the same as a week prior, they began their attack on the Shrek Academy.
"Be careful," Du Busi instructed. "Run if anything seems amiss."
Toji nodded, his figure blending into the shadows like water, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.
His special physical ability to conceal himself allowed him to enter Shrek Academy with ease, as if it were an empty place.
He froze the moment he entered the academy.
The once solemn campus was now brightly decorated, and freshmen in brand-new school uniforms were everywhere.
A banner that read "Welcome New Students" hung on an archway in the distance, and several upperclassmen were distributing college maps.
"New Student Registration Day?"
Toji squinted.
This was a perfect opportunity for disguise.
Toji was about to sneak towards the Sea God Pavilion when he caught a glimpse of a familiar pinkish-blue color out of the corner of his eye.
Wang Dong'er dragged her luggage along the tree-lined path. Today, she was wearing a standard boys' school uniform, which, combined with her handsome appearance, made her stand out.
Upon seeing her, Toji inexplicably changed direction and altered his appearance and figure to resemble the one he had encountered before.
"Ahem." He deliberately lowered his voice and patted Wang Dong'er on the shoulder from behind. "Need any help?"
Wang Dong'er turned around abruptly, and when she looked up and saw who it was, her pinkish-blue pupils suddenly contracted:
"... It's you?!"
"How did you get here?" Her voice was extremely low, her pinkish-blue eyes quickly scanning the surrounding crowd. "Your injury..."
She didn't answer immediately, Toji a slight smile played on her lips as she casually asked, "Is it convenient? Let's find a place to chat briefly?"
Wang Dong'er pursed her lips, a hint of hesitation flashing across her face.
She instinctively felt that this man was dangerous, yet she couldn't bring herself to feel any hostility towards him.
After all, he was once a wandering Soul Master lying on the roadside, barely alive, and I gave him water, saving his life.
"... Okay." She finally nodded and followed Toji to a bench not far away.
"That bottle of water was a great help, thank you very much."
After the two sat down, Toji got down to business.
Wang Dong'er paused for a moment, then whispered:
"Were you... really badly injured back then?"
Toji laughed, "Really, so you really did help me, and I didn't lie to you."
"I was just short of a sip of water, which revived me. Then I had the energy to meditate and cultivate, and finally I recovered somewhat."
"... Huh?" Wang Dong'er was taken aback. "Then you're... in the Shrek Academy now? You're a student of the Shrek Academy?"
I guess so.
He can Toji lie without batting an eye.
"I came to see you to thank you, and I've decided to talk to you about something."
"What's up?"
"I'm really curious, why did you dress up as a man?"
"Did you want to do this, dressing as a man?"
"If you find this funny, then pretend I never said anything."
Wang Dong'er's pupils contracted sharply, and she stood up abruptly:
"You! How did you know I was dressed as a man?!"
Toji remained seated, relaxed, as if they were merely discussing today's weather.
"Don't be nervous, your disguise is actually quite clumsy; anyone with a discerning eye can see through it."
"Impossible!" Wang Dong'er gritted her teeth, "Even Shrek's teachers didn't notice!"
"That's because they're too lazy to care, and they only ignore it because of the Clear Sky Sect," Toji scoffed.
Wang Dong'er's chest heaved violently, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.
"So?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "What's it to you?"
Toji stared at her, then suddenly asked, "Was dressing as a man your own idea?"
"..."
"Is that really what you want in your heart? Is it fun?"
"If you truly believe it's your inner thought, and you find it amusing, then I won't interfere."
"My only concern is that you didn't choose to dress as a man."
Wang Dong'er opened her mouth, but found herself unable to answer.
Does she really like this?
What is the purpose of doing this?
What prompted her to disguise herself as a boy to enter the academy?
Are they even afraid to show their true selves to others?
Is she really that bad-looking?
"I..." Her voice trembled slightly, and she was momentarily speechless.
Toji said calmly, "Did your father tell you to do this?"
"No, neither my eldest nor second uncle forced me. They said that they wanted me to dress as a boy and go to school to protect me..."
Wang Dong'er murmured.
"My eldest and second uncles said I was too pretty and would easily attract trouble, so they made me dress as a man."
"Oh dear, she's clearly the young lady of the Clear Sky Sect, yet she has to dress as a man."
Toji shrugged and couldn't help but say:
"Ultimately, isn't what you're doing just a sign of distrust towards the Shrek Academy?"