New students were coming and going at the Shrek Academy, and music was constantly playing over the loudspeakers, creating a pleasant atmosphere.
Under a nearby streetlamp, several people were gathered together, discussing something. I leaned closer to listen.
"I really didn't expect that the mascot would actually become a core disciple!" a boy said indignantly.
"That team is just too strong, what can you do about it?" Someone next to him rolled their eyes.
The girl beside him said, "Fortunately, with his abilities, he probably won't pass the assessment at the beginning of next semester. Then we'll have a chance."
Everyone nodded in agreement, determined to cultivate diligently before the start of the next semester and strive for a spot as a core disciple.
The group chatted for a while longer before leaving, leaving only two people sitting there sullenly.
Zhou Sichen leaned back in his chair, his arms outstretched on the back, his eyes fixed on the beautiful figures of the female classmates passing by. "Tsk tsk tsk, really nice." He even pulled Cao Jinxuan, who was next to him, to look at them together.
"Ahem... Zhou Sichen, I feel that our situation..." Cao Jinxuan blushed, her eyes darting away, but she couldn't help but glance over.
" Cao Jinxuan, are you sure? If that's the case, you should go back. I'll enjoy this all by myself. I'll go find Huo Yuhao later, and you'll be envious when I find a girlfriend." Zhou Sichen looked at Cao Jinxuan with disdain, unable to bear his pretentious act.
After saying that, Zhou Sichen left.
"Hey! Sichen, Sichen! Wait for me!"
Seeing that Zhou Sichen had really left, Cao Jinxuan disregarded everything else and quickly followed.
Saving face? Nothing's more important than finding a girlfriend.
At this moment, Wang Dong'er and the other two were standing in front of Du Weilun, waiting for the distribution of the special reward.
Du Weilun looked at the three of them, nodded in satisfaction, and a large ruby ring on his right hand flashed, revealing a leather pouch in his hand.
The brown leather bag was decorated with some dark red patterns and carried a faint trace of Soul Power, seemingly capable of concealing the items inside.
Du Weilun said, "Children, your performance was truly astonishing. You defeated three Soul Elder teams in a row and won the final championship. Dean Yan has made a special exception and is giving you a reward."
"Unfortunately, there's only one such reward. The academy has suffered a major blow, but it's still the best gift the academy has given in the freshman assessment in three hundred years. Open it and take a look."
Xiao Xiao reached out and took it. She was also curious about what kind of reward the academy could give them, after all, Huo Yuhao had almost died at the hands of that Blood Tiger.
Fortunately, Dean Yan intervened and saved him. As for Wang Dong'er, the woman who was eyeing Huo Yuhao covetously, she couldn't be bothered with her.
Xiao Xiao curiously lifted the leather pouch in her hand.
A ball of yellow light emerged from the skin without warning, and slowly floated in mid-air to the astonishment of Huo Yuhao and the other two.
It was a bone the size of an arm, radiating a yellow light. Upon seeing it for the first time, Xiao Xiao felt an instant surge of emotion; it seemed as if the Soul Bone was faintly calling to her.
"Roar!"
A roar suddenly rang in her ears!
Xiao Xiao's heart jolted violently, as if struck on the head by a sledgehammer. The Soul Bone flew directly to Xiao Xiao's left arm and disappeared into Xiao Xiao's body. A huge vortex of Soul Power appeared and continuously poured into Xiao Xiao's body.
Countless amounts of Soul Power were condensed by it, and the Soul Power above the academy rapidly converged towards this side.
The intense fluctuations of Soul Power made the air in the entire office seem thicker, stirring the dantian of everyone present and giving them an urge to cultivate.
"Oh?!"
Du Weilun looked somewhat surprised, but quickly regained his composure. He then waved his hand, calming the surging Soul Power.
Her Soul Power surged continuously within her body. Xiao Xiao frowned, feeling the swelling of the meridians in her left arm as Soul Power poured into her body. "Pfft!" Two sounds rang out within her body, and she had instantly leveled up two levels, while the momentum of her Soul Power remained undiminished.
"It seems you no longer need to make a choice. This Soul Bone was truly prepared for you, Xiao Xiao," Du Weilun said with a smile.
Soul Power appeared in Du Weilun's hand, and an invisible barrier appeared, covering the entire room.
" Xiao Xiao, sit cross-legged now, feel the Soul Power in your left arm, open your mind, and let it slowly merge with yours."
Upon hearing Du Weilun's words, Xiao Xiao immediately did as he was told, her mind instantly becoming absorbed in the process, and the fusion of Soul Power in her left arm accelerated once again.
Seeing that Xiao Xiao was completely absorbed in her thoughts and her state was close to Deep Meditation, Du Weilun nodded in satisfaction.
"Alright, you two sit down cross-legged as well. Take advantage of the abundant Soul Power and cultivate diligently. You will both benefit from it to some extent," Du Weilun said with a smile.
Soul Power continuously emanated from Xiao Xiao's body. This was all due to the perfect fusion process, and the Soul Power attracted was at least twice as concentrated as usual, making her cultivation progress by leaps and bounds.
"Snort!"
Wang Dong'er snorted coldly and turned her head away. She was completely helpless in this situation.
In her opinion, this Soul Bone should have been given to Yuhao, but Xiao Xiao took it away, which was infuriating.
Huo Yuhao sat down nonchalantly and pretended to cultivate.
Wang Dong'er had no choice but to sit down, staring at Xiao Xiao's back, pondering how she could prevent Yuhao from being snatched away by this woman, and also how she could capture Huo Yuhao and have him sleep with her today.
Soul Power continuously flowed into Wang Dong'er's body. As she pondered, she unconsciously circulated her Soul Power, and gradually she entered a state of cultivation.
Looking at the three who had quieted down, Du Weilun thought to himself, " The Bright Devouring Pelican Sparrow Left Arm Bone actually fused into Xiao Xiao's body on its own. The chance of that is even smaller than Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast sacrificing itself!"
Xiao Xiao's Soul Power continued to rise, which pleased Du Weilun greatly.
It seems that in a few years, she might be able to enter the inner courtyard. Such an opportunity is truly rare and hard to come by.
Du Weilun used his voice and Soul Power to leave a general message about the Soul Bone in the air, ensuring that they could receive it once they regained consciousness, before stepping out of the barrier.
Zhou Yi, who had received the telepathic message, was already waiting outside the door.
After closing the door, Du Weilun exclaimed, " Teacher Zhou, your student is incredibly talented! He's won the freshman assessment again! I believe you'll be able to get your senior teacher title soon."
Having been a Shrek teacher for many years, she immediately understood the meaning behind Du Weilun's words and bowed deeply in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Director Du."
"No need to thank me. It's mainly because your students are so promising. Alright, continue to teach them well. I believe it won't be long before they can enter the inner academy." Du Weilun left these words in a hurry.
Zhou Yi watched Du Weilun leave, sensed the situation inside the door, and nodded with satisfaction.
Leaning against the corridor railing, she gazed into the distance and murmured, "It's a pity, it seems I have no one left to share my joy with..."
Silent tears fell slowly, splashing on the ground and leaving water stains. At that moment, she removed her aged mask.
"Perhaps it's time to start a new life."