Early morning, Shrek Square.
The entire soul beast hunting squad had assembled, eight people in total: Old Song, the supervising teacher; Zhang Lexuan, the overall commander; Ling Bai, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, Li Yongyue, Mo Xuan, and... Ling Qiuxi!
As usual, Ling Bai ignored Wang Dong'er's deathly expression and approached Ling Qiuxi with an amused smile. "Didn't you withdraw from school?"
"Yan Shaozhe said something about Shrek's glory needing someone to inherit it and told me to consider it for a few more days. He said I could join the soul beast hunting squad and acquire soul rings with the Inner Academy students, so I could experience the academy's excellent atmosphere.
Only a fool would pass up a free advantage, so I came."
Ling Qiuxi's voice was cool and clear. Her snow-white chin was raised as she gazed at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, looking cool and arrogant, though she was secretly studying Ling Bai from the corner of her eye.
Those were all merely excuses. She had joined this soul beast hunting operation for one reason alone: Ling Bai was here too.
For the past few days, Ling Qiuxi had been staying at a hotel in Shrek City. She had expected Ling Bai to confront her over their similar appearances, yet she had not seen hide nor hair of him. He seemed to have completely ignored her.
Today, Ling Qiuxi had deliberately worn a fitted white outfit. The Black Dragon Inverse Scale pendant hung before her high, full chest, the stark contrast of black and white making her identity unmistakable.
She wanted to see shock and delight in Ling Bai's eyes. Then, the two of them would leave Shrek Academy together and live comfortable, carefree lives from then on.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Old Song said, "You