A Chance Encounter with the Shrek Group

That night, Lin Qingchen, who had been walking in the Star Dou Great Forest all day, finally stopped.

Although the message the Seed of Creation had given him was fairly clear, he still dared not recklessly rampage through the Star Dou Great Forest.

What if he runs into some unknown, powerful Soul Beast? Wouldn't his Eye of Thunder be wasted?

So he proceeded with considerable caution.

"Judging by the time, I should be quite close to the Core Area by now, but even if I get there, it might not be of any use..."

Lin Qingchen pondered for a moment.

Putting aside those Ferocious Beasts, the Sky Azure Bull Python Da Ming alone is beyond his current capabilities to handle.

Let's take it one step at a time...

Lin Qingchen sighed and crawled out of the ground.

Although the Great Five Elements Escape is very powerful, he cannot use it for long periods of time to travel. He can only use it occasionally to speed up his journey and must conserve his strength for emergencies.

"Hmm, there's light over there... Is someone there?" Lin Qingchen looked up and saw a faint light coming from not far away.

The presence of such flames in the Star Dou Great Forest clearly indicates the presence of humans.

However, encountering other humans in the Star Dou Great Forest might not be good news.

After all, this is a very dangerous place; those who know, know, things like murder and robbery.

Even fellow travelers aren't entirely trustworthy, let alone those other humans who suddenly arrive?

Therefore, anyone with self-awareness would not rashly approach another person's camp at night.

Thinking of this, Lin Qingchen prepared to turn and leave.

But little did he know that in that brief moment of hesitation, he had already been spotted by the guards in the opposite camp.

A strong figure instantly stood up from beside the fire, followed by a loud shout, "Who's there? Show yourself!"

Lin Qingchen frowned, then slowly took two steps in that direction.

Now that we've been discovered, there's no need to keep hiding; that would only arouse suspicion.

As he got closer, Lin Qingchen was able to see the person opposite him clearly by the firelight.

He was a middle-aged man as strong as a bear, but a bit short.

Besides that, there was another person on night watch, but...

Lin Qingchen's lips twitched slightly.

He recognized this person. His black hair and black eyes were quite rare even in the Douluo Continent, and his appearance was even more familiar.

Who else could it be but Tang San?

"Oh no, did I really run into the Shrek Academy, the Soul Hunting of the Star Dou Great Forest?"

Lin Qingchen inwardly grumbled, but this chance encounter did help him confirm the timeline, so it wasn't too bad.

However, if he remembered correctly, they were supposed to meet Er Ming this time, but he didn't know when it would happen. It couldn't be such a coincidence, could it?

I guess... right?

It's a long story, but in reality, it was just a fleeting thought that crossed Lin Qingchen's mind.

On the other side, Zhao Wuji and Tang San also managed to see Lin Qingchen's appearance by the firelight.

Although Lin Qingchen and Tang San were from the same hometown, people in the Douluo Continent develop very quickly, especially Lin Qingchen, who is the holder of a top-tier Beast Martial Soul, and changes every year.

Although he is only twelve years old, he is already 1.8 meters tall. While he is not overly muscular, he is still quite strong.

Therefore, Tang San didn't recognize Lin Qingchen's identity for a moment.

Zhao Wuji looked at Lin Qingchen, who, despite his mature appearance, still possessed a youthful air, and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He looks quite young; is he a student at some Soul Master Academy, or a junior member of some Soul Master family?

Zhao Wuji asked in a deep voice, "Boy, it's so late, why are you wandering around the Star Dou Great Forest all by yourself? Where are your masters?"

Lin Qingchen shook his head. "Besides you all, I'm the only one here."

That sound?

Tang San suddenly frowned. He felt that the voice sounded familiar, but he couldn't quite place where he had heard it before.

On the other side, Zhao Wuji, hearing Lin Qingchen's vague answer, immediately straightened his face. "Kid, don't joke around here. The Star Dou Great Forest is very dangerous at night. Go back and find your guardian."

"As I already said, I came in alone. It was just a coincidence that I ran into you at the edge of your camp, but it was still a pleasant surprise," Lin Qingchen said casually, then turned to look at Tang San, who remained silent to the side.

"What? Tang San, it's only been two years, and you don't recognize me anymore?"

Um?

Tang San's eyes widened suddenly, and he instantly thought of the long-lost figure, exclaiming in surprise, "Lin Qingchen? It's you!?"

"Of course it's me. I never expected to meet you in the Star Dou Great Forest. I don't know if it's good luck or bad luck."

Tang San fell silent. He had once regarded Lin Qingchen as his biggest rival out of jealousy and envy, but after two whole years, he didn't feel much competitive spirit when he met him again.

Is it because the other person has changed so much and is not the person I remember, or is it because of the emotional connection between people from the same hometown?

But none of that matters anymore.

"Yes, I didn't expect to meet you in the Star Dou Great Forest."

Seeing that the two had actually started chatting, Zhao Wuji quickly patted Tang San on the shoulder and asked in a low voice, "What's going on? Do you know this person?"

Tang San nodded to him. "Teacher Zhao, he was my roommate at the Nuoding Academy. We were from the same village, but he graduated early two years ago and I don't know where he went. This is the first time I've met him in two years."

"I see..."

At this moment, the other students from the Shrek Academy also rushed out one after another.

They were all awakened by the earlier commotion.

Upon coming out and seeing another unfamiliar face on the scene, they immediately assumed a fighting stance.

Xiao Wu rushed to Tang San's side, looking warily at Lin Qingchen opposite her. "Little San, Teacher Zhao, is someone attacking? Let me teach him a lesson!"

Lin Qingchen:???

Could you say he almost lost his composure?

"Heh, really? Then I'd like to see how you're going to teach me a lesson. Looks like I haven't had enough of a lesson from a few years ago."

"Ah?"

Xiao Wu was taken aback, quickly rubbed her eyes, and looked at the person opposite her.

It's fine if you don't look closely, but the more you look, the more uneasy you feel.

This is how it looks...

Xiao Wu couldn't help but ask softly, "Little San, he wouldn't...?"

"Yes, that's right, he is Lin Qingchen." Tang San confirmed Xiao Wu's guess.

"Hiss..."

Xiao Wu gasped and quickly shrank back behind Tang San.

There was no way around it; the trauma Lin Qingchen had inflicted on her in the previous years was too deep.

After all, every time she felt she had improved her strength, she would boldly challenge Lin Qingchen, and each time she would get a Supreme Nine Consecutive Throws, then lie in bed and skip class for several days.