"Young people..." He gazed in the direction of the dormitory building and sighed softly, "Let me see what kind of waves you can stir up here in Shrek."
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Meanwhile, in a room on the fourth floor of the female dormitory, Furina was chatting happily with Xiao Xiao.
The two sat on the bed that had just been tidied up, and on the table in the middle were some small snacks made by Furina's Spirit Ability. Gentilhomme Usher was obediently lying on Furina's lap, Surintendante Chevalmarin was swimming lightly in the air, the bubbles she spat out refracting colorful light under the lamps, while Mademoiselle Crabaletta was quietly guarding the door.
"So, you came to Shrek because of your family's expectations?" Furina gently stroked Gentilhomme Usher's tentacles, her tone gentle.
Xiao Xiao nodded, a hint of confusion in her eyes: "My family all said that Shrek is the number one academy on the continent, and only by studying here can one have a future. But..." She paused, her voice gradually becoming smaller, "Sometimes I also wonder, is this really what I want?"
Furina did not answer immediately, but instead handed her a piece of exquisite blueberry cake: "Try this first, it's made by my Second Soul Skill, it can make people feel better."
Xiao Xiao took the cake and tasted it in small bites, a look of surprise quickly appearing on her face: "Really! I feel like my whole self has become much more relaxed!"
"Everyone has their own path to walk," Furina said with a smile, "The important thing is to find the direction that truly suits you."
In the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, Xiao Xiao gradually opened her heart, even revealing the secret that she was a twin spirits user. After finishing, she looked at Furina somewhat nervously, seemingly worried that this secret would scare her.
"So you are also a twin spirits user!" Furina displayed just the right amount of surprise at the appropriate time, neither appearing too exaggerated nor lacking sincerity.
Xiao Xiao lowered her head in embarrassment: "Yes, but it's far worse than yours. I am only at two rings, while you are already a four-ring Spirit Master, and what's more, a Food Element Soul Master. You have to know that the cultivation speed of a Food-type Support Soul Master is the slowest. Furina, you don't look much older than me, yet you've already reached four rings at such a young age; it's too amazing."
Furina chuckled, her blue eyes flickering with the light of wisdom under the lamp: "This is all thanks to the appropriate Cultivation Technique and resources. With the 'Phoenix Chant Technique' I gave you, plus the assistance of the profound water pill and the soul ascension pill, I believe you will soon be able to Breakthrough to three rings."
"Really?" Xiao Xiao's eyes lit up, but then she hesitated again, "But, these gifts are too valuable..."
"For friends, there is no such thing as too valuable." Furina interrupted her, her tone sincere, "I just hope to see every talented person be able to unleash their potential."
She changed the subject, her expression becoming serious: "Therefore, never think about casually attaching spirit rings to your Second Martial Soul to attract attention. This kind of approach not only wastes your talent but is also irresponsible to your own life."
Upon hearing this, a look of surprise appeared on Xiao Xiao's face, as if her secret thoughts had been guessed. She was silent for a moment, and finally nodded solemnly: "Thank you for reminding me, Furina. I... I did indeed have such thoughts. But now I know, and I won't do such silly things again."
The moonlight outside the window spilled into the room, draping a layer of soft silver gauze over this pair of roommates who had just met not long ago. Furina looked at the simple and kind young girl in front of her, secretly making a resolution in her heart—in this life, she would never let her repeat the mistakes of the original work.
"Alright, it's getting late." Furina stood up and stretched, "Cultivation is certainly important, but balancing work and rest is the Righteous Path. Get some good rest tonight, and tomorrow I will take you to taste Yuhao's craftsmanship; I guarantee it will open your eyes."
Xiao Xiao nodded happily and began to tidy up the bed. At the moment she turned around, she said softly: "Furina, it's really great to have met you."
Furina smiled slightly and did not answer. But she knew that in this strange world, she was bit by bit weaving her own bonds. And these bonds would eventually become the power to change this world.
The night grew deeper, and the lights in the dormitory building went out one by one. On this ordinary night, the destinies of many people were quietly changing.
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