After taking a shower and cleaning up his personal hygiene, then conveniently burning last night's set of clothes with fire and washing the ashes down the sewer to destroy the evidence, Yun Chuan finally let out a breath of relief. Then he took out a new set of clothes and changed, tidying his appearance. His whole person looked refreshed.
Today was Shrek Academy's official enrollment day.
Yun Chuan had long already greeted Flander in advance; the final test would be personally proctored by himself to examine these students. Therefore, he had to leave now and head for Shrek Academy.
He walked out of the Rose Hotel, turned his head to look at the hotel that buried his "first time," recalling the dream from last night, his heart complex and difficult to describe. Shaking his head, he took steps and left.
Leaving Soto City through the south gate, he headed toward the destination of this trip. Shrek's location was not inside the city, but outside.
Yun Chuan exited Soto City and followed the road south. On both sides of the official road were large expanses of farmland. Soto City being known as the grain capital of the Balak Kingdom was not for nothing.
However, aside from large fields, as far as the eye could see, there was nothing that looked like an academy building. If he hadn't previously followed Flander here and also read the original work, he definitely wouldn't know where Shrek Academy was.
Very soon, two familiar people appeared ahead of Yun Chuan.
Tang San was carrying Xiao Wu on his back, slowly walking forward. At this moment, the two looked just like a loving couple. As a single dog, Yun Chuan could smell a wave of dog food even from afar.
"Hmph… daring to show affection in front of me, a single man, sprinkling dog food! Tang San, you're quite something! Fine, in a bit I will definitely 'take care' of the two of you properly!"
Yun Chuan's brows twitched, but he showed no abnormal expression on his face. Instead, he quickly walked forward and greeted, "Hey, you two in front, are you going to Shrek Academy to register?"
Hearing the voice, Tang San, who was carrying Xiao Wu, stopped and turned his head. Seeing a white-clothed, black-haired youth walking up quickly, he was immediately startled. Recalling how Dai Mubai was beaten miserably yesterday, he subconsciously didn't want to get involved with this person.
But Yun Chuan acted like they were already familiar. Coming beside the two and walking alongside them, he spoke to himself, "Coincidentally, I'm also heading to Shrek Academy, let's walk together for a while."
Though Tang San rejected the idea in his heart, under pressure, he still remained silent, quietly carrying Xiao Wu and walking forward. Even always lively Xiao Wu was silent now, letting him carry her.
Seeing the two remain silent, clearly not wanting to talk, Yun Chuan did not mind, smiled, and continued walking. He thought: I'll deal with you two later.
Some time later—
"Ge, look, there's a small village over there."
Silent moments earlier, Xiao Wu suddenly pointed ahead. Tang San followed her finger and saw a small village about one li away. With his Purple Demon Eye eyesight, he could clearly distinguish that the village had around a hundred households, smaller than Holy Soul Village. A wooden fence surrounded it, seemingly to keep beasts out.
At the village entrance, many people gathered. It was unclear what was happening.
Tang San smiled, "Let's go ask; maybe someone there knows where Shrek Academy is. A soul master academy should be quite famous."
"No need to ask, that place ahead is Shrek Academy." Yun Chuan, walking beside them, directly gave them the answer.
"What? You're saying that small village is Shrek Academy?" Xiao Wu couldn't help saying, "You're not lying to us, are you?" Even Tang San frowned in doubt.
Seeing their suspicious expressions, Yun Chuan shrugged, "Don't believe me? Let's go take a look together. You'll know soon enough whether I'm lying."
"Fine, let's go!" Xiao Wu snorted, then patted Tang San's shoulder. "Ge, speed up!"
Are you treating me like a horse?
Tang San gave a helpless smile, but still quickened his pace.
Very soon, the three approached. Tang San and Xiao Wu immediately noticed something odd. There were indeed many youths gathered at the village entrance, most around their age, many accompanied by parents.
A table was placed at the entrance; behind it sat an old man around sixty. Tang San and Xiao Wu widened their eyes — above the wooden arch stood a worn plaque with five simple characters: Shrek Academy.
In front of the words, there was also a green monster-like head. Green and somewhat cute. The old man behind the table also wore a round badge with the same green head — presumably the Shrek Academy emblem.
Yun Chuan recognized the old man — one of Shrek's teachers, a Soul Emperor-level expert.
Although Shrek Academy had many shortcomings, one thing could not be denied: their teaching staff was strong. But unfortunately, cultivation didn't rely solely on teachers; resources were also indispensable. Otherwise, if talent could be nurtured without resources, there would be academies everywhere producing geniuses.
You think having teachers alone is enough?
Facilities, resources, everything — those are essential. That is what a real academy should have. Shrek was half-baked at best. Without Tang San, the child of destiny, they would have shut down ages ago.
"No way." Xiao Wu jumped off Tang San's back, staring at the plaque, then at Tang San. Both were stunned. Even Nuoding Primary Soul Master Academy was bigger than this. This looked like an ordinary village. The arch was wooden, and only one-third the size of Nuoding's. This counted as a Soul Master Academy?
"Ge, did Grandmaster get it wrong? This doesn't look like an academy at all. Could it be fake?" Xiao Wu muttered, subconsciously glancing at Yun Chuan, who was lightly smiling. Seems he was right after all.
Tang San bitterly smiled, "Since we're here, let's check."
Before them stood more than a hundred applicants, many frowning in disappointment.
Ahead of them, a youth stood with his parents. His mother whispered, "Is this really the Soul Master Academy that supposedly guarantees a viscount title upon graduation?"
His father hesitated, "The Spirit Hall people said it. It shouldn't be wrong… but this place really is shabby."
The youth said, "Dad, I don't want to study here. This is embarrassing. I'd rather go to Soto Intermediate Soul Master Academy. I was a genius at primary academy!"
His father frowned, "Since we're here, let's wait. Maybe this is a test. The real academy might not be here."
Similar conversations echoed everywhere, disappointment on every face.
Tang San's gaze moved to the front where registration was happening. With Xuantian Gong enhancing his vision and hearing, he could faintly hear the conversation there.
Behind the desk, the old man lazily said, "Registration fee, ten gold soul coins. Put them in that box."
The youth's father hurried to place ten gold soul coins in the crude wooden box. "Stretch out your hand."
The youth did so. The old man pinched twice, then shook his head. "Your age doesn't meet the requirements. Leave."
The youth froze, looking to his father. Few teens were as mature as Tang San. His father forced a smile, "Teacher, he just turned thirteen recently. Can't you make an exception?"
The old man impatiently replied, "Don't hold up the line. Our academy only accepts children under thirteen. Over thirteen, not accepted. Leave."
The father hesitated, "Then… our registration fee…"
The old man coldly responded, "Once paid, no refunds."
Even clay men have temper. The father burst out, "You're cheating us! Refund our fee or we won't leave. If I knew this Shrek Academy was this broken, we wouldn't have come!"
The old man glanced lightly. "Mubai, someone wants a refund. Handle it."
A figure suddenly shot up from the ground. "Want a refund? Beat me first, then I'll return it."
It was Dai Mubai. Sitting aside earlier hidden by the crowd, Tang San hadn't seen him. Unlike the indulgent look from before, he appeared healthier now.
Without nonsense, Dai Mubai released his soul power. Two hundred-year rings and one thousand-year ring appeared — three soul rings. Powerful soul force pressed the air, his evil eyes flashing coldly as he stared at the father and son.
Yun Chuan shook his head repeatedly. You disgrace soul masters. What's the point of scaring ordinary people? Is bullying the weak that fun?
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