Heading to Shrek Academy, the Immortal Herb Plan!

After the Scarlet Flame Lion noisily gobbled down a large handful of Dragon Whisker Needles, even its belly seemed to have swollen considerably.

"Three Dragon Whisker Needles left. I'll keep these three in reserve, just in case."

The corners of Tianyu's mouth curled up slightly as he thought happily to himself.

Ever since the Scarlet Flame Lion had begun devouring and digesting them, the defensive strength and toughness of Tianyu's third Soul Skill, Lion Golden Armor, had increased enormously.

Its offensive power had also gained the Dragon Whisker Needle's signature armor-piercing ability, and he could even briefly transform his own Soul Power into Dragon Whisker Needles.

Once a Soul Power Dragon Whisker Needle pierced an enemy's body, the dark-gold needle would instantly turn into tiny particles that penetrated deep into the enemy's muscles and meridians.

Whenever the enemy circulated their Soul Power, they would be just like Zhao Wuji in the original story, wracked with pain all over and even leaking a few drops of urine, with their Soul Power briefly sealed.

If he fought Dai Mubai again now, perhaps it would no longer be like before, when Dai Mubai still had the strength to get up and fight after taking more than a dozen punches.

Instead, he would knock him down with a single punch and make him piss himself on the spot!

"As expected of a Golden Divine Soul. Scarlet Flame Lion, I can't believe a little fellow like you has such a powerful ability."

"Most importantly, it turns out the protagonist's fortuitous opportunities can be used this way. Looking at it now, having foreknowledge really makes things much easier!"

Tianyu reflected inwardly, while Zhu Zhuqing stared at him with a dazed, innocent look from beginning to end.

"Master, what's wrong?"

"You fed all those precious golden needles to the little lion. Does it pain you to part with them, Master?"

Zhu Zhuqing smiled sweetly and asked curiously.

"Of course it doesn't. Besides, this is all a good thing!"

"Let's get to sleep early. Tomorrow, we might..."

"Still have a tough battle ahead!" Tianyu smiled slightly, his eyes brimming with confidence in his third Soul Skill!

Especially at the thought of fighting up close again, every punch striking flesh, he felt his blood boil.

Zhao Wuji: "?"

"Why do I have a bad feeling about this?!"

That night, perhaps because they had been tired for so long, Tianyu and Little Kitty fell fast asleep.

But unlike before, when there had only been one man and one lion, Tianyu now had a soft, fragrant body pillow to hold, which he could also use as a regular pillow~

Time passed...

The next morning, Tianyu felt refreshed and invigorated. Ever since he learned he had a cheat, he really had been sleeping more and more soundly.

Especially with a Contract Beast by his side, he slept not only soundly, but securely and comfortably too!

Tianyu, oh Tianyu, you mustn't lose yourself in the charms of women!

After washing up, Tianyu looked into the mirror at his handsome Daniel Wu-like features, comparable to those of the readers in front of their screens, and was overcome with regret for a moment.

Only when Little Kitty passed by with a smile, a waft of her fragrance brushing his face, did Tianyu gently pat his cheeks and repeatedly remind himself:

What charms of women?

She's clearly a partner, and one who shares a Soul Contract with me at that. Besides, there's no romance between us, only the truest of great bonds!

After comforting himself, Tianyu sat on the bed and obediently waited a long while for Zhu Zhuqing to finish getting ready, and another half hour passed as a result.

Tianyu: "?"

Wait...

Why is this taking so long?

A little later, Tianyu and Zhu Zhuqing ate the breakfast Manager Wang personally brought them, then set out again, preparing to leave Suotuo City and take a look at Shrek Academy.

But just after leaving Suotuo City, they spotted Tang San and Xiao Wu, who happened to be coming out as well. The two seemed to have just made a round of the city's shops before leaving at a leisurely pace.

Sigh... I originally had a feeling I might find something good in Suotuo City, but it seems that feeling wasn't very accurate.

Why is that? On the contrary, I have a bad feeling now!

Having just led Xiao Wu through the city gate and begun heading for Shrek Academy, Tang San thought absentmindedly.

Somehow, Tang San seemed to sense that he had missed out on something important.

Just then, Xiao Wu suddenly called out excitedly. She tugged on Tang San's arm and pointed at Tianyu and Zhu Zhuqing a short distance away, speaking in pleasant surprise.

"Hey, Third Brother! Those two look so familiar!"

"Aren't they that perverted tiger's fiancée and the person who stole his fiancée? Hehe!"

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up. At the thought of that melodramatic turn of events, she became so excited that she bounced about like a rabbit as she spoke.

However, her happiness did not last long. She suddenly stared at Zhu Zhuqing's billowing waves, vast enough to embrace a hundred rivers, and subconsciously looked down at herself.

Sure enough, she was as flat as a plain, and when she looked down, she had a perfect view of her feet.

At that thought, Xiao Wu suddenly felt a little jealous, and gradually made up her mind to get closer to Zhu Zhuqing and ask her for some special recipes.

The very next second, Xiao Wu had already bounced over to Zhu Zhuqing's side as if they were old friends, leaving Tang San somewhat speechless.

"Hello! I'm Xiao Wu, the Wu from 'dance'!"

"I see we're going in the same direction. Are you heading to Shrek Academy too?"

"Mm..." A little surprised by Xiao Wu's instant familiarity, Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly and answered without thinking.

Originally, Zhu Zhuqing's purpose in coming to Suotuo City had been to find the fiancé who had abandoned her and disappeared for so long.

That fiancé was Dai Mubai, whom Tianyu had beaten up last night. After what happened, however, Zhu Zhuqing no longer really cared about the so-called engagement.

Now, all she really wanted was to stay by her master's side.

But Tianyu had decided to go to Shrek Academy, and since it was her master's order, she naturally would not refuse!

"Hello, my name is Tang San. I forgot to introduce myself last night. It seems we're headed to the same place!"

As a Tang Sect disciple in his previous life, Tang San had remained wary from beginning to end, but after hearing that Tianyu was also headed to Shrek Academy,

Tang San's eyes immediately lit up, and much of his wariness faded as he looked at Tianyu without curiosity.

Seeing this, Tianyu also nodded slightly, but in truth, his mind was entirely occupied with planning how to pry the knowledge of Immortal Herbs out of Tang San's head!

For the rest of the journey, Tianyu and Tang San traveled together. After walking nearly twenty li, they finally arrived at an extremely simple and dilapidated village.

What met Tianyu's eyes was a crude wooden arch set up at the village entrance, with an aged and worn wooden plaque hanging from it.

The words "Shrek Academy" were written crookedly in large characters on the plaque, and to the right was a Shrek school emblem shaped like a green monster!

An old wooden table stood beneath the arch. An elderly man, presumably a teacher, seemed to be in charge of the initial screening, checking the bone age and Soul Power of those who came!

"I thought Shrek Academy would be simple, but it really is run-down and shabby. These surroundings aren't even as good as those at the junior Soul Master Academy I attended."

Of the four people present, Tianyu was not the only one to reflect on it. Even Tang San and Xiao Wu exchanged looks, wondering if a certain master of theory was playing a joke on them.

Fortunately, although the academy was shabby, there was still a long line of people, who were presumably students hoping to join Shrek Academy.

Otherwise, Xiao Wu would have thought they had taken the wrong road!

Just then, Tianyu raised his gaze and took a careful look. Beneath the wooden arch, he also spotted two old acquaintances and a fatty.

Flender: "!!!"

"Haha, the Little Monster this old man has been longing for day and night has finally arrived!"