Chapter 53: Six Months
Zhu Zhuqing had acquired her fourth soul ring. Her current soul power had reached rank forty-eight, making her the highest-level soul master among the Shrek Seven Devils.
Chen Sheng spread his Hell Wings. Zhu Zhuqing walked to Chen Sheng's side, skillfully embracing his waist and burying her head in his chest. They returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well where Tang San was still meditating.
Chen Sheng decided to bring back immortal herbs for the others at Shrek. He carefully plucked many useful herbs, storing them safely in his jade pendant space, then they returned to the academy.
Upon their return, Chen Sheng met up with Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, who were all really happy to see him.
"Brother Sheng! You're finally back!" Xiao Wu rushed over and hugged him tightly.
"We missed you so much!" Ning Rongrong said with a bright smile.
Chen Sheng smiled warmly. "I brought something for you both."
He then brought out several herbs. To Ning Rongrong, he presented the Beautiful Silk Tulip, a delicate flower with petals that shimmered like fine silk in rainbow colors.
"This is the Beautiful Silk Tulip. It will enhance your support abilities and strengthen your spirit power," Chen Sheng explained.
Ning Rongrong's eyes widened. "Brother Sheng, this is too precious!"
"Nothing is too precious for you," Chen Sheng said with a gentle smile.
Chen then turned to Xiao Wu and presented her with the Yearning Heartbroken Red, a stunning crimson flower with white edges on its petals.
"Xiao Wu, this is a powerful herb, but it can only be consumed if it masters you, which is tricky," Chen Sheng said seriously.
"Masters me?" Xiao Wu asked, confused.
Chen Sheng nodded and began to tell the story behind the Heartbroken Red.
"Long ago, there was a man who loved and cared for the flowers in his garden so affectionately that the Heavenly Flower goddess fell in love with him and descended from Heaven to marry him. They lived happily together, tending the garden side by side."
"But God had decreed that humans and immortals could not be together and forced the Flower Immortal back to Heaven, leaving the man completely distraught. He neglected his garden, which began to suffer and wither."
"Then one day, an old man visited and informed the man that his favorite flower, the white peony in his garden, was actually the incarnation of his wife. If he let it die, his wife would lose her divinity and could come back to him. The old man then disappeared after saying that."
"This broke the man out of his trance. Even though killing the flower would bring her back, he couldn't bear to do it. Instead, he dedicated the rest of his life to taking care of the flower and his garden, using his own tears to water the flower. Later, he died near the flower, and his heart's blood stained its petals, turning them red."
Xiao Wu's eyes were misty with tears. "That's so beautiful and sad."
Chen Sheng continued, "To see if it accepts you as its master, place a drop of blood on the Heartbroken Red. It will only accept someone who completely loves their significant other and completely trusts that person with their heart."
Xiao Wu, examining the flower, accidentally cut her finger on one of the petals. A drop of blood fell onto the crimson petals.
The flower began to glow softly. It peered into her heart and saw the truth about her—her love for Chen Sheng, who she knew loved her wholly as well.
The flower then decided to accept her as its master, glowing brighter before the light faded.
"Brother Sheng, is the legend true?" Xiao Wu asked softly.
Chen Sheng smiled. "I don't know for certain, but legends always have some truth. You should consume the flower—it will help you level up significantly."
Xiao Wu shook her head. "The flower is too precious to be eaten. Since you said the flower will never wither once it finds its master, I want to keep it with me always as a reminder."
Chen Sheng's heart warmed at her words. "Alright, if that's what you wish."
[DETECTED! Xiao Wu's Emotion (Affection, Love) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
Chen Sheng also gave immortal herbs to Ma Hongjun and Oscar—the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower for Ma Hongjun and the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid for Oscar.
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Later that day, they began cultivating after consuming the herbs.
Ma Hongjun's body erupted with flames as his martial soul underwent a dramatic transformation. The evil fire Phoenix evolved into a pure Fire Phoenix, its flames changing from a dark purple-red to a brilliant golden-red.
"This feeling... it's incredible!" Ma Hongjun exclaimed.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong was experiencing her own transformation. She opened her eyes, happiness radiating from her face. "I jumped six levels! I'm now level 37!"
While Ning Rongrong was talking to Chen Sheng, he noticed that her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had undergone a Spirit Evolution into a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, glowing with nine different colors.
"Rongrong, your martial soul evolved!" Chen Sheng said with genuine happiness.
Ning Rongrong looked at her martial soul in wonder, then tears of joy began streaming down her face. She ran over to hug Chen Sheng, giving him a kiss on the cheek while thanking him. "Brother Sheng, thank you so much! You've given me everything!"
Chen Sheng smiled slightly. "The gift was worth it now."
Ning Rongrong blushed and turned away, going to join the other girls.
[DETECTED! Ning Rongrong's Emotion (Deep Gratitude, Love) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
Then Oscar finished his cultivation, celebrating that he had jumped five levels in one sitting, reaching level 38.
Ma Hongjun also improved by five levels, reaching level 37.
[DETECTED! Ma Hongjun's Emotion (Gratitude) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
[DETECTED! Oscar's Emotion (Gratitude) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
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That night, Chen Sheng decided to open his accumulated treasure chests.
The first reward was a decorative item.
The second was a pouch containing 50,000 gold coins.
The third reward made his eyes widen: Chaos Fire Spirit Body.
The system notification appeared:
[Chaos Fire Spirit Body: A supreme constitution that grants absolute control over all fires in the world. Can burn the heavens and incinerate evil. Cultivation speed increases by 700%. Begin fusion?]
Chen Sheng didn't hesitate. "Yes."
The moment he confirmed, an glowing orb materialized in the air before him, unfurling to reveal mysterious crimson runes that seemed to dance like living flames. That orb exploded into countless motes of fiery light that rushed into his body.
BOOM!
His consciousness was instantly pulled into an inner space. Chen Sheng found himself floating in a vast void filled with countless types of flames—dark crimson flames of destruction, golden flames of purification, black flames of annihilation, white flames of creation, and hundreds of others he couldn't even name.
Pain erupted throughout his entire body as the constitution began to fuse with his very being.
His cells, his blood, his bones, his meridians—everything was being reconstructed. It felt as though his body was being burned from the inside out.
Chen Sheng gritted his teeth, refusing to make a sound despite the agony.
His spiritual sea expanded dramatically. The Chaos Fire Constitution wasn't just changing his body—it was transforming his soul itself with fire affinity. A massive crimson flame core began forming at the center of his spiritual consciousness, spinning slowly like a newborn star.
The Chaos Fire began flowing through his meridians like living streams of molten energy, creating new pathways and strengthening existing ones.
One hour passed.
The flames within his body gradually stabilized. His skin had taken on a faint, healthy crimson glow that quickly faded to normal. But Chen Sheng could feel the difference—his body now contained a spark of Chaos Fire.
Three hours passed.
Finally, the process completed. Chen Sheng opened his eyes, and for just a moment, they blazed with pure crimson fire before returning to normal.
[Fusion complete! Chaos Fire Spirit Body successfully integrated!]
[New Abilities:]
Fire Immunity: Complete immunity to all fire-based attacks below God-level
Fire Manipulation: Can control any fire within perception range
Fire Creation: Can create flames from nothing using spirit power
Fire Devouring: Can absorb other flames to strengthen own power
Cultivation Speed: +700% when cultivating near fire sources
Chen Sheng clenched his fist, and a small crimson flame appeared in his palm without any spirit power expenditure. The flame felt like an extension of his own body—completely under his control.
This... this is incredible, he thought. With this constitution, even Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire would be like a candle before the sun.
But he wouldn't reveal this power easily. It would be another trump card, hidden until the moment it was truly needed.
The next reward was an empty drum—useless.
The following reward was a fourth-rank beast core, roughly the size of a fist and pulsing with dense spiritual energy. Chen Sheng activated his Heaven Devouring Demon Technique.
The beast core dissolved into pure energy that flooded into his body. The vast spiritual power coursed through his meridians, seeking outlets. His Dragon Elephant cells, dormant until now, suddenly awakened one by one.
ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!
Inside his body, phantom sounds of ancient elephants and divine dragons echoed. One cell awakened, then another, then another in rapid succession.
By the time the beast core's energy was fully absorbed, eighteen more Dragon Elephant cells had awakened—bringing his total to thirty awakened cells.
Chen Sheng now possessed three million kilograms of raw physical power and defense.
His body had become a divine weapon itself. Even without using any martial soul or techniques, Now his strength and defense were enough to fight a third-class God.
His Underworld Spear, which adjusted its weight according to his strength, now weighed three million kilograms. Only Chen Sheng himself could wield it.
The remaining treasure chests yielded mostly useless items—decorations, common herbs, and mundane objects.
But Chen Sheng wasn't disappointed. The Chaos Fire Spirit Body Constitution and Dragon Elephant power were treasures worth more than any amount of gold or spirit rings.
The remaining rewards were mostly useless items.
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Six months passed.
Over the past six months, Chen Sheng, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong stayed at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Chen Sheng worked on curing the Dugu family's poison while helping the three girls cultivate the Indestructible Golden Body technique.
Now they had cultivated to the early stage peak. Below Soul Emperor level, no one could injure them seriously.
Tang San made various poisons there, experimenting with the rare herbs.
Dugu Bo's poison had also been completely cured. He returned to the academy with Chen Sheng and the others.
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"Little Sheng, I thought it was you from afar, and it turns out it really is!" Just then, Zhao Wuji walked over with a broad smile.
Chen Sheng, Tang San, and the girls entered the academy, following Zhao Wuji inside.
Tang San had brought back some immortal-grade herbs for the others. After Yu Xiaogang and Dai Mubai consumed theirs, Dai Mubai thanked Tang San, stating that he had now hit level 40 thanks to the herb.
Yu Xiaogang then completed his meditation, finally breaking through to level 30 after 40 years of trying.
Tang San congratulated him. "Teacher, you can start leveling up again!"
Yu Xiaogang smiled bitterly. "Cultivation gets slower as you age. I've given up on being a powerful Spirit Master myself, but I want you to do so for both of us."
He then turned to the group. "Get a little more cultivation in because in a few days we'll go hunting for my third ring and Mubai's fourth ring."
Yu Xiaogang began stabilizing his soul power.
Zhao Wuji suddenly thought of something and said, "Flender asked me to test the little monsters' strength tonight. Since you're back, I'll hand this task over to you."
Testing Tang San and the others' strength meant he couldn't reveal his identity, which meant he couldn't use his martial soul. Zhao Wuji was a bit worried he might suffer an unexpected defeat.
Chen Sheng smiled. "I also wanted to see how strong they are."
Ever since so much time had passed, he still hadn't found a good excuse to beat Tang San up. Now that the opportunity presented itself, he naturally wouldn't let it slip away.
Seeing the smile on Chen Sheng's face, Zhao Wuji silently mourned for Tang San and the others for three seconds, then said with some reluctance, "Kid Sheng, you need to go easy on them. They're all classmates, and there are also girls, Xiao Wu among them."
Chen Sheng chuckled. "Teacher Zhao, don't worry. I know what to do."
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In the forest surrounding Shrek Academy, Tang San and the others finished their day's training, preparing to return to their dorms to rest.
Suddenly, Tang San, who was walking in front, sensed something was off. He raised his hand to signal everyone to stop and simultaneously activated his Purple Demon Eye, carefully observing the movements around them.
"Xiao Ao, be careful!"
Two head-sized stones flew toward Oscar. Tang San quickly called out a warning. Dai Mubai, who was beside them, immediately activated his martial soul and used his first soul skill—White Tiger Shield—to block in front of them.
The stones smashed against the white light shield around Dai Mubai, sending fragments flying. Dai Mubai was knocked back by the immense force. Tang San reached out and placed his hand on Dai Mubai's back, helping him dissipate the force and bringing him to a stop.
"Everyone, be careful!"
Tang San's expression became solemn. The person who ambushed them was very strong.
All six of them activated their martial souls, standing back-to-back in a circle, warily watching their surroundings.
Chen Sheng, clad in a black robe and wearing a mask, swooped down from a tree, landing in the middle of the six. He didn't use his martial soul, because if he did, Tang San and the others would immediately recognize him.
"Scatter!"
Tang San uttered a single word, and the six immediately dispersed.
Chen Sheng landed heavily on the ground, and a powerful force spread out in a ring from his landing spot.
"Xiao Ao, mushroom sausage!"
Tang San shouted toward Oscar. The force was spreading quickly and was about to reach them. The best way to avoid it was to fly into the air.
"I have a big sausage!"
Oscar immediately chanted the spell, creating six mushroom sausages almost instantly. He ate one himself and threw the other five toward Tang San and the others.
Chen Sheng's lips curved slightly. He twirled his fingers, and a small stone appeared between them. With a flick of his arm, the stone shot out, knocking away the sausage thrown toward Dai Mubai.
"Not good!" Tang San's expression changed drastically. He quickly flung out a Blue Silver Grass, wrapping it around Dai Mubai's waist, intending to pull him over.
But at that moment, Chen Sheng's figure flashed, appearing beside Dai Mubai. He grabbed his ankle, shook it with force, knocking him down, and at the same time shattered the Blue Silver Grass wrapped around his waist. Then he spun around a few times, using Dai Mubai as a weapon, and threw him toward Oscar.
Bang!
Oscar couldn't dodge in time and was hit squarely. Both of them fell from the air. Dai Mubai got up quickly and released his martial soul again.
"Nine Treasures are renowned, first for strength, second for speed!"
Ning Rongrong's body shimmered with nine-colored light, and the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared on her right palm. She waved her left hand, and her first and second soul rings lit up consecutively. Two rays of light entered Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's bodies.
"White Tiger Intense Light Wave!"
"Phoenix Fire Line!"
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun simultaneously launched their attacks—a white energy shockwave and a brilliant golden-red flame assailing Chen Sheng.
Chen Sheng leaped up, easily dodging their attacks.
Tang San activated his first soul skill, and three or four Blue Silver Grasses coiled toward Chen Sheng in the air.
Chen Sheng's body crackled with lightning, and the Blue Silver Grasses were shattered by the aura around him as soon as they approached.
"Third Soul Skill, Spider Web Restraint!"
Tang San's third soul ring lit up. He condensed a ball of light in his hand and threw it into the sky, where it transformed into a giant spider web, descending to envelop Chen Sheng.
Chen Sheng wore a faint smile. His figure flickered, and he left the range of the spider web. He then threw a punch at Tang San.
When Chen Sheng got close, Tang San had a familiar feeling, but he had no time to ponder it. He swung his hands, intending to use the technique of "four ounces deflects a thousand pounds" to deflect the force of Chen Sheng's punch.
However, the power of Chen Sheng's punch clearly exceeded Tang San's estimation. As soon as fist met palm, Tang San was sent flying backward like a cannonball.
"Xiao San! Third Brother!"
Seeing this, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun swooped down, intending to rescue Tang San.
[DETECTED! Tang San's Emotion (Fear) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
"Excellent!"
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had just landed when Chen Sheng's attack struck first. He landed two punches on their stomachs, causing their bodies to arch as they flew backward, crashing heavily to the ground.
[DETECTED! Oscar's Emotion (Fear) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
[DETECTED! Dai Mubai's Emotion (Shock, Fear) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
As Tang San flew backward, the Eight Spider Lances on his back unfurled and pierced into the ground, stabilizing his body.
"Nine Treasures are renowned, third for soul!"
Ning Rongrong moved her finger again, and her third soul ring lit up. A ray of light entered Tang San's body, causing his soul power to increase significantly.
"Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track!"
Tang San moved with illusory steps, quickly approaching Chen Sheng. From their previous exchange, he understood that his Blue Silver Grass couldn't restrain the opponent. Now he could only try the poison on his Eight Spider Lances.
[DETECTED! Tang San's Emotion (Frustration, Killing) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
Tang San's idea was good, but the power gap between him and Chen Sheng was too great. His eight spider legs continuously stabbed out, but they didn't even brush against Chen Sheng's clothes.
Bang!
Seizing an opening, Chen Sheng sent Tang San flying with another punch.
"Kid Sheng, that's enough!"
Just as Chen Sheng and Tang San were about to continue fighting, Flender, Zhao Wuji, and the Grandmaster emerged from the shadows and called a halt.
Under everyone's puzzled gazes, Chen Sheng pulled back his black robe and removed his mask, smiling at them.
"Brother Sheng, it's you!" Tang San's face showed a hint of surprise, but he quickly understood what was happening.
[DETECTED! Tang San's Emotion (Frustration, Competitive Spirit) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
[DETECTED! Dai Mubai's Emotion (Shock) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
[DETECTED! Ma Hongjun's Emotion (Amazement, Relief) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
[DETECTED! Oscar's Emotion (Awe) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
"Brother Sheng, you hit too hard," Ma Hongjun walked over with difficulty, clutching his stomach.
"This was all the idea of the two deans. Firstly, to test your strength, and secondly, to make sure you don't get carried away because of your sudden increase in power." Chen Sheng spread his hands casually.
Flender felt a little guilty under Dai Mubai and the others' gazes. He adjusted his glasses and defended himself. "I didn't tell you to be so ruthless."
Chen Sheng said seriously, "If I wasn't ruthless enough, then this test would have been meaningless."
The Grandmaster stepped forward. "Alright, what Xiao Sheng said is right. Enemies won't show mercy. You must remember what happened today."
Tang San nodded. He always took the Grandmaster's words seriously.
Flender said, "Oh, right, Chen Sheng, Senior Dugu is looking for you."
"The poisonous old man is also at Shrek Academy?" Chen Sheng asked with surprise.
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In a guest room at Shrek Academy, Dugu Bo lay in a rocking chair by the window, his eyes closed, swaying back and forth. His granddaughter, Dugu Yan, sat on the edge of the bed, somewhat agitated, sighing occasionally.
At this moment, Chen Sheng and Tang San walked in from outside.
Hearing the movement, Dugu Bo opened his eyes and smiled slightly.
"Old poisonous man, how are you now?" Chen Sheng chuckled.
"Fine," Dugu Bo said with a straight face. He wasn't overly polite just because he couldn't defeat Chen Sheng.
"The poison in your body is completely gone," Chen Sheng said with a smile, not getting angry at Dugu Bo's attitude.
"That's all thanks to you," Dugu Bo said grudgingly.
"Grandpa, why did you call this little rascal here? You still haven't told me why you're coming to this broken academy to be an advisor! Even if you were to be one, it should be at our Heaven Dou Royal Academy!" Dugu Yan pointed at Chen Sheng fiercely and said to Dugu Bo somewhat coquettishly.
[DETECTED! Dugu Yan's Emotion (Frustration, Anoyance) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
Dugu Bo said, "Yanyan, don't call him 'little rascal' anymore. Look at you—you're so grown up, yet you still act like a child. Chen Sheng is younger than you, but his mentality is much more mature than yours."
Dugu Yan said unconvinced, "What's so great about him? Last time, I was just careless. If we were to fight again, I'd make him beg for mercy."
Chen Sheng smiled slightly. "In another six months, it'll be the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Academy Tournament, and we might very well meet then."
Dugu Yan snorted coldly. "We'll settle the score for you punching Tianheng last time, sooner or later."
Dugu Bo was very aware of Chen Sheng's strength. Thinking of Dugu Yan encountering them during the Soul Master Tournament, he immediately became worried. "I'm telling you, I don't care about others, but you absolutely cannot harm my granddaughter, or I'll never forgive you."
[DETECTED! Dugu Bo's Emotion (Complicated Emotions) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
Dugu Yan immediately became displeased. "Grandpa, how could they possibly hurt me? Aren't you boosting their morale and diminishing mine?"
Dugu Bo said, "Yanyan, I won't say much about this freak, but let's talk about this little monster. Do you know what level his soul power is now? More than level forty, still much higher than yours. By the time of the Soul Master Tournament, he might even break through the bottleneck and become a Soul King. You definitely won't be his opponent."
Dugu Yan was shocked when she heard that Chen Sheng soul power was over level forty, but she still snorted coldly, unconvinced, and turned her head away.
[DETECTED! Dugu Yan's Emotion (Shock) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
"We'll decide it later," Chen Sheng said.
He stood up, took out a porcelain bottle from his system space, and handed it to Dugu Bo. "Old poison, this is the medicine I've prepared. After you find her a soul bone, give it to her once every night at midnight for seven consecutive days to guide the toxins into the soul bone."
Dugu Bo put away the porcelain bottle. "Little monster, my wish has been fulfilled, and it's time for me to leave."
Chen Sheng said somewhat unexpectedly, "You're leaving?"
Dugu Bo nodded. "There are some matters I need to attend to. If I return quickly, I might still make it back for your competition."
"What matters? Do you need help?" Chen Sheng asked. He remembered that Dugu Bo had fought with Chrysanthemum Douluo during this trip, so the matter he was going to deal with was certainly not easy.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I need to handle this myself," Dugu Bo shook his head.
[DETECTED! Dugu Bo's Emotion (Gratitude) Congratulations to Host! Treasure Chest acquired!]
"Old poison, then take care," Tang San said.
"You two take care as well," Dugu Bo replied.
That night, Dugu Bo left quietly.
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The next morning, Flender and Liu Erlong accompanied Dai Mubai and Yu Xiaogang to the Sunset Forest to hunt soul beasts.
Ning Rongrong had wanted to go home for a while because she wanted to tell her father and both grandfathers about her feelings for Chen Sheng. She also took leave from the academy and went home.
The others were arranged to study in the advanced class. Flender had no requirements for Chen Sheng, but since Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing wanted to go, Chen Sheng accompanied them to listen to a few days of classes.
"You've been cultivating in the academy. Is there anything different about the teaching system here?" Tang San asked Oscar.
At the mention of this, Oscar's peach blossom eyes lit up. "It's not really different, it's just that there are a lot of female soul masters. They say they all came because they admire Vice Dean Erlong."
"The academy has a total of six classes, divided by soul power level. As long as you reach the required level, you can skip grades. Our levels are all above thirty, so we're all in the advanced class. There are only a little over thirty people in the advanced class, and most of them are ten years older than us. Some are even in their thirties."
Ma Hongjun said triumphantly, "This is the difference. How could people like them possibly become Titled Douluo?"
"Xiao San, Brother Sheng, Zhuqing, don't listen to these two bragging. I'll take you to the classroom," Xiao Wu gave Oscar and Ma Hongjun a disgusted look, then walked toward the classroom.
As soon as they entered the classroom, many gazes turned toward Chen Sheng, Tang San, and Zhu Zhuqing.
"Zhuqing, you're being quite popular, aren't you?" Chen Sheng chuckled. Many male students were looking at Zhu Zhuqing with infatuated expressions, almost drooling.
"You're quite popular too," Zhu Zhuqing said with a faint smile, indicating the love-struck female students with her eyes.
"This shows our great charm," Chen Sheng said, wrapping his arm around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist.
In the past, the two had engaged in many more intimate acts, but that was when no one was around. Now, with so many people present, Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed faintly as Chen Sheng held her waist.
However, she showed no intention of breaking free, allowing Chen Sheng to hold her.
Amidst the heartbroken cries of the female students and the gritting teeth of the male students, Chen Sheng and Zhu Zhuqing found an empty spot and sat down, chatting as if no one else was around, occasionally engaging in intimate gestures.
Tang San also found a seat and sat down with Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu's seat was beside Chen Sheng. But shortly after they sat, they were surrounded by four young men in their early twenties.
The leader of the group was burly, broad-shouldered, and had chestnut-red short hair, looking very imposing.
He thought that Tang San is with xiao wu and spoke to Tang San in a booming voice. "Kid, are you new here?"
Tang San nodded. "That's right."
The burly young man said, "Since you're new, it seems you don't know the rules of our advanced class?"
"Rules?" Tang San asked, puzzled, as no one had indeed told him.
The burly young man said, "That's right, rules. Don't you know that no one is allowed to sit next to Xiao Wu? Who told you to sit here?"
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