The sunlight from the window shone into the bedroom through the gap. Tang San, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, slowly opened his eyes. After a night of meditation as usual, he turned over and got out of bed. After washing up, he came to the door of the next room.
"Xiao Wu, get up quickly. The sun is about to shine on your butt. Didn't you say you were going to visit Soto City today?" Tang San knocked on the door and shouted through the door. Xiao Wu, who was sitting on the bed, fiddled with the ends of her scorpion tail braids. She was very entangled in her heart. After sighing softly, she still opened the door.
"Brother San, let's go~" With a smile, Xiao Wu took the lead and trotted out. Tang San, who was behind, retracted his outstretched hand. He didn't feel anything wrong. After all, he was used to Xiao Wu's lively personality. "Run slower, Xiao Wu!"
As before, the boy took the girl to wander around Soto City. After lunch, the two were ready to separate and agreed to meet at the hotel in the evening. Tang San was going to see if there was a blacksmith shop here to see if he could get the right materials. Xiao Wu used the excuse of wanting to go shopping by herself. After taking some gold soul coins from Tang San, she ran out of the restaurant before Tang San.
Looking at the girl's back, Tang San smiled dotingly. After paying the bill, he walked in another direction outside the restaurant.
Walking and stopping along the way, Xiao Wu wandered aimlessly in the prosperous Soto City. Snacks, jewelry, clothes, she soon spent the living expenses of an ordinary family for decades. Holding large and small bags of items, Xiao Wu's heart was always filled with worries. Ye Xuan's words made her feel uneasy no matter what she did, especially when she thought of herself, a soul beast, exposed under the eyes of a Titled Douluo, her body shivered from time to time.
Time passed, and Tang San returned to the hotel near dusk. Below the hotel, he found the light in Xiao Wu's room. Feeling a little sorry, he quickly came to the door of Xiao Wu's room, "Xiao Wu, can I come in?"
"Ah, Third Brother! I'm changing clothes. I bought a lot of things today. Thank you~"
"Okay, then I won't come in. Xiao Wu, go to bed early. You have to go outside the city to sign up tomorrow!"
"Good night, Third Brother."
"Good night...Xiao Wu." After the brief conversation, Tang San returned to his room. Since Xiao Wu was happy, he didn't need to ask any more.
In Xiao Wu's room, the girl looked forward nervously. After the door no longer sent back Tang San's voice, she breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Ye Xuan who was leaning against the window.
"What do you think about it? This is the last time I will come to see you. I gave you time to think about it yesterday. After today, if you want to come to me again, your identity will be different~" With a playful smile, Ye Xuan looked at Xiao Wu sitting on the bed, a gold soul coin in his hand was flying, and a dazzling shadow was drawn in the air.
"What do you want... me to do?" After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Wu couldn't help but speak. She wanted to know what Ye Xuan asked her to consider.
"Of course, leave Tang San, stay by my side in the future, and be a maid or something. And I will ensure your safety and let you reach the Spiritual Transformation Stage effortlessly." The gold coin disappeared, and Ye Xuan held his hands in front of his chest, speaking in a light tone as if he was talking about something trivial.
"You are really a soul beast, right? Senior! I believe in my third brother. He must not know the specific situation. It's just that his father kept it from him. Even if he knew my identity, my third brother would not attack me!" After a moment of silence, Xiao Wu jumped up from the bed and came to Ye Xuan in a few steps. The originally hesitant tone was now full of determination.
"It seems that you have made a mistake. What I asked you to consider was not whether your third brother was trustworthy, but whether you could still appear as a human being when you meet me next time." Looking at the girl in front of him, Ye Xuan shook his head with regret.
This rabbit was really naive. She actually thought that she was a soul beast incarnation just by guessing. "Since you have already considered it, don't blame me for being rude when we meet next time. Pray that if I am in a good mood when I see you next time, I may let you go." Without giving the girl a chance to change her words, Ye Xuan disappeared in the room again. "What...meaning, what does he mean..." Xiao Wu's voice was trembling. After taking a few steps back, she sat on the bed all of a sudden, covering her face.
The eyes that leaked through her fingers were full of fear. After a sleepless night, Xiao Wu rolled on the bed all night. Ye Xuan's words kept replaying in her mind like a nightmare. It was not until the door was knocked that she realized that it was already dawn. "Xiao Wu, did you not sleep well yesterday?" Seeing Xiao Wu opening the door with two big dark circles under her eyes, Tang San's heart was shocked and he asked anxiously.
"Wow! Brother San, you must protect me, you won't leave me, right?" Tears welled up all of a sudden, Xiao Wu rushed to Tang San, hugged him, and the girl spoke with a sobbing voice.
"It's okay, Xiao Wu, Brother San is here, I will definitely protect you, did you encounter anything? Tell Brother San, Brother San will definitely solve it for you!" Tang San's heart twitched when the girl's voice made him look fierce, and a trace of murderous intent flashed in his eyes. Patting Xiao Wu's back gently, Tang San kept comforting Xiao Wu who was a little collapsed, thinking about what might happen.
"Yesterday... Yesterday afternoon, Brother San... You ran away by yourself... I took a lot of things by myself... And... I waited until the evening for you to come back!" The girl sobbed and pointed to her room.
Following Xiao Wu's raised arm, Tang San saw a pile of bags in the corner. His heart, which had been lifted, was slightly relieved. He felt a little distressed when he saw the tearful girl in front of him. Xiao Wu did not tell Tang San the real reason, but just wanted to release the emotions that had been suppressed for a night. However, this casual excuse made Tang San very serious.
"Xiao Wu... I was wrong. In the future, I will definitely not leave your side. No matter where I go, I will protect you well!" Holding Xiao Wu's shoulders, Tang San looked into the girl's eyes with determination, and he promised Xiao Wu seriously.
"Well... I believe you... Brother San..." The voice gradually calmed down. Looking at Tang San in front of her, Xiao Wu's eyes dodged. After breaking free from Tang San's hand, she wiped the corner of her eyes.
"Okay, as an apology, I'll carry you on my back before we go to register today~" After putting all the items into the Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlit Night, Tang San touched Xiao Wu's head, thinking that she was just angry because of yesterday's separation, and now Xiao Wu was a little shy after reacting, so she didn't pay too much attention to the other party's dodging gaze.
"Okay, Brother San...will you really not separate from me in the future?"
"Definitely!" Listening to Tang San's firm voice, Xiao Wu lowered her head, suppressed the uneasiness brought by Ye Xuan's words in her heart, and lay on the back of Tang San who was squatting in front of her.
On the wide dirt road, a boy carried a girl on his back. These were Tang San and Xiao Wu who had left Soto City. According to the direction given by the master, Tang San carried Xiao Wu on his back and walked towards the special academy. After passing a village, the gate of Shrek Academy appeared in front of the two. Compared with the village they just passed, this academy can be said to be very shabby.
"Brother San, are you sure your teacher is talking about this school? It looks like it can't even be compared to the junior college of Notting College!" Xiao Wu, who had calmed down, looked at the tattered plaque with a little disdain.
Tang San, who was one step behind her, had a little sweat on his forehead and looked at the old man with some hesitation, "It should be right, the teacher said it was Shrek College, there should be only this Shrek College here." With a doubtful attitude, the two lined up behind the fallen team in front.
Not long after, the crowd in front suddenly broke out into a conflict, and as the old man showed his Soul Emperor cultivation, Tang San no longer had any doubts.
After successfully passing the first test, Tang San and Xiao Wu came directly to the last level with their level 29 spirit power. There was also a girl with short hair and a cold girl in leather clothes who skipped the level like them.
Led by Dai Mubai, the four of them came to the last level. In the middle of the open space of about 200 square meters, a short strong man was sitting on a chair and dozing off.
"Teacher Zhao, these four are new students who skipped the level. When do you think this last level will start?" Dai Mubai asked when he came to Zhao Wuji. The man on the chair opened his eyes, and as he slowly stood up, his eyes swept over Tang San and the other four. Even standing at the edge of the field, Tang San felt a little pressure.
"Tsk, it looks like I lost the bet. Brother Xuan, you come~"
"Okay, Lao Zhao, go have a drink, leave these four little guys to me."
As Ye Xuan's voice sounded, a small bag of soul coins flew from a distance. Zhao Wuji easily grabbed it and waved in the direction of the woods, as if ready to leave. When passing by Dai Mubai, Zhao Wuji patted his shoulder, "Mubai, I wanted to take part in this assessment myself, but I made a bet with Ye Xuan."
"Let's bet on whether this time I bet there would be at most two people who wanted to skip the level, but four came directly. Then the next assessment will be handed over to Ye Xuan to preside over~"
"Hey, Mr. Zhao, aren't you kidding me?" Dai Mubai showed a trace of anxiety after hearing what Zhao Wuji said. He wanted to speak again, but Zhao Wuji interrupted Dai Mubai, "Okay, stop talking. If you want to talk, go tell Brother Xuan. I have to go drink~"
Looking at Zhao Wuji who was gradually walking away, Tang San and the other four stood in place, with some doubts on their faces. Xiao Wu looked at Zhao Wuji curiously, while Tang San lowered his head in thought. As for the short-haired girl, she showed a little indignation on her face, while the cold girl remained silent.
"You're probably in trouble this time. Good luck to you, everyone." Dai Mubai spread his hands helplessly when he came to Tang San. "Originally, I was the examiner of this level, and you were the ones to attack. My level is level 37 Soul Master, but both teachers seem to want to attack by themselves, and then, it's just like what you saw~you have to join forces to attack one of them."
"So, how high are the levels of these two teachers?" The short-haired girl spoke first, her voice was a little crisp, and her curious tone could no longer be concealed.
"The one who just left is named Zhao Wuji, level 76 Soul Saint, and the one you are about to face is Mr. Ye Xuan, level 61 Soul Emperor..."
"Acalanatha, Zhao Wuji?" The girl's exclamation interrupted Dai Mubai's words, but he was not angry, just quietly watching her and Tang San and others popularize Zhao Wuji's information.
"So, this Mr. Ye Xuan, isn't he a teacher here?" After the girl finished speaking, Tang San asked Dai Mubai about Ye Xuan's information. After all, from the name, he had already noticed the difference in Ye Xuan's identity.
"Although Mr. Ye Xuan has joined Shrek Academy, he is not a long-term teacher here. He is just a nominal teacher, mainly to find suitable disciples. In fact, he is also from a hidden family." Introducing Ye Xuan's basic information, Dai Mubai looked at the short-haired girl meaningfully.
"Is that so? Thank you, senior~" As if she didn't see Dai Mubai's sight, the short-haired girl turned her head and looked at the boys and girls who jumped the level with her, "Let's introduce each other, after all, we will be assessed together later~ I will go first!"
"Ning Rongrong, martial soul Seven Treasure Glazed Tower, 29th level auxiliary spirit master."
"Zhu Zhuqing, martial soul Netherworld Spirit Cat, 27th level agility attack spirit master."
"Tang San, martial soul Blue Silver Grass, 29th level control spirit master."
Tang San's voice fell, but he didn't hear Xiao Wu speak for a long time. He turned his head in confusion, only to see Xiao Wu next to him with a trace of horror in her eyes and her body trembling slightly. Seeing Xiao Wu's strangeness, Ning Rongrong was a little surprised, "Hey? What's wrong with her?"
"Xiao Wu? Xiao Wu! What's wrong with you?" After shaking Xiao Wu's body, the girl seemed to have just come back to her senses, staring straight ahead with fear in her eyes.
Following the girl's eyes, Tang San and the other four saw that a very young boy was already sitting on the empty chair in the middle. With a puzzled expression, Tang San looked at Dai Mubai who was standing next to him with his arms folded.
"Since Mr. Ye Xuan is here, I won't interfere with the assessment here. After you have communicated with each other, go and explain to Mr. Ye Xuan." Raising his chin, Dai Mubai turned around and bowed to Ye Xuan, then left the assessment venue and came to the edge of the woods.
"Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu~" Looking at Ye Xuan in the center of the venue, Tang San's face was solemn. This teacher didn't look much older than himself and others, but he had a soul power of up to level 61, which shocked him.
Ning Rongrong beside him also had an expression of disbelief, but her frown suddenly relaxed. She seemed to have thought of something, but she just looked at Ye Xuan with shining eyes, and did not seem to say what she guessed.
"I, my name is Xiao Wu, Spirit Rabbit, a 29th-level strong attack system battle spirit master..." With her legs slightly weak, Xiao Wu leaned against Tang San and spoke with a slightly trembling voice.
"By the way, Tang San, is your girlfriend okay? This is the last level, and she seems to be a little uncomfortable..." Looking at Xiao Wu, who was as timid as Spirit, Ning Rongrong put her hands on her hips and spoke with some displeasure.
"Sorry, Xiao Wu must have had some problems. Also, Xiao Wu is not my girlfriend, she is my sister." Tang San supported Xiao Wu. Facing Ning Rongrong's questioning, he could only speak apologetically, "But I believe she will adjust soon. Let's discuss tactics first!"
Looking at the four people talking together not far away, Ye Xuan waited a little bored. His eyes met Zhu Zhuqing. He nodded imperceptibly, and a faint smile appeared on the girl's cold face.
"Okay, let's start, Xiao Wu, is it okay?" Looking at Xiao Wu, who still had a little fear on her face, although Tang San was a little puzzled, now the arrow was on the string and had to be shot. He could only pat Xiao Wu's back gently, trying to make her relax.
"No... no problem." Xiao Wu forced a smile and looked at Ye Xuan in the middle of the open space. When her eyes met Xiao Wu's, the girl's body trembled. After closing her eyes, Xiao Wu adjusted her breathing, constantly comforting herself in her mind, her thoughts constantly churning, "He has said that Tang San's father is a Titled Douluo, and he will definitely not take the initiative now. After entering school, find a way to confess to Tang San's father first!"
"Have you discussed it? Then, the assessment begins~" She stood up from the chair, slightly raised her toes, and the chair flew directly out of the open space and landed steadily on the edge of the venue.
"Do it!" With a low shout from Tang San, he and Zhu Zhuqing attacked Ye Xuan from two directions.
"The seven treasures are famous, one is: power."
"The seven treasures are famous, the second is: speed."
As the light from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower in Ning Rongrong's hand floated out and enveloped the three people, her body was also surrounded by some gemstone glow.
The speed of the two people sprinting forward suddenly increased a lot, and the distance between them and Ye Xuan quickly narrowed, but the forward body suddenly stopped. Some blue silver grass emerged from the ground. The blue silver grass in Tang San's hand entangled Zhu Zhuqing not far away, and the two of them retreated back in an instant.
Under Ye Xuan's feet, a thunder pool spread out, and lightning like liquid flowed on the ground. The blue silver grass that touched it turned directly into ash, and even the land appeared a little burnt brown. The two retreated to the edge of the venue, looking at the thunder pool that occupied most of the venue, and they were a little at a loss.
"As long as you can get this gold soul coin, then all four of you will pass the assessment~" Standing in the center of the venue, a gold soul coin slowly rotated in Ye Xuan's palm. With a flick of his fingertips, the gold soul coin rotated around Ye Xuan's body. The speed did not seem fast, but it seemed extremely flexible. "I will suppress its speed to the level of Soul Venerable. Come on, I'm optimistic about you~"
As Ye Xuan's voice fell, the gold soul coin suddenly came to the edge of the thunder pool, moving up and down like a provocation, and was only a few meters away from Tang San and others.