Suotuo City was not much different from when Yu Yan had visited years ago; the city remained the same, and the shops he had once browsed were still open.
Walking through Suotuo City, both Yu Yan and Xiao Wu felt as if they were revisiting an old haunt after a long time.
After settling into a hotel in Suotuo City, Yu Yan found the local Local Gang Leader and asked him to keep an eye on Suotuo City and its surroundings, especially near Shrek Academy outside the city. If a young girl with an excellent figure, dressed in black, appeared, he was to come and inform him.
Don't bother asking if the Local Gang Leader was willing to help; after receiving a beating, he was more than willing to cooperate with Yu Yan.
Especially after Yu Yan beat him until he saw stars using only his Physical Body strength without even revealing a spirit ring, he was extremely willing to cooperate.
While having the Local Gang Leader look for Zhu Zhuqing, Yu Yan also had him keep an eye out for the whereabouts of the wretched trio: the three brothers Bu Le, Tian Ya, and E Kao.
The wretched trio had committed many misdeeds across the Heaven Dou Empire, but because they never offended any powerful figures, they had never been punished.
Good and evil will eventually have their retribution; and so, they had been targeted by Yu Yan and Xiao Wu.
Even if Yu Yan and Xiao Wu hadn't targeted them, Qian Renxue would have dealt with these three villains herself during her Angel God trials in the future... Because they had arrived early and there were still more than ten days before the registration period for Shrek Academy, Yu Yan and Xiao Wu stayed in Suotuo City for the time being.
While enjoying local delicacies at a teahouse in Suotuo City, Yu Yan unexpectedly encountered the blond-haired, double-pupiled Dai Mubai, who was walking toward the Rose Grand Hotel with a pair of twins in his arms.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Xiao Wu, do you know? The guy who just passed by is the third prince of the Star Luo Empire. He has decent talent and was listed as one of the contenders for the throne. But because he feared the battle for the throne mandated by his Family, he ran away to a small place like Suotuo City to hide like a coward."
Watching Dai Mubai disappear from his sight, Yu Yan gave his back the middle finger before turning to chat with Xiao Wu about that useless trash, Dai Mubai.
"A prince of the Star Luo Royal Family? Him?"
Listening to Yu Yan's introduction, Xiao Wu recalled the man she had just seen. She felt that the guy didn't look like a prince at all, but rather like a profligate playboy indulged in wine and women.
"Yeah. From the intelligence I gathered, his Innate spirit power was over level eight, so he was considered a strong contender for the next throne. Then, feeling he couldn't compare to his elder brother, he fled from the Star Luo Empire."
After briefly repeating the previously investigated intelligence, Yu Yan continued with disdain: "I didn't expect the guy to have run here to be a coward."
Dai Mubai's flight from the Star Luo Empire was something no one there had expected. They had thought he might lose to Dai Weisi, who had already established his power, but they never expected Dai Mubai to run away without a word.
Throughout history, Dai Mubai might be the first throne candidate to run away, which had caused quite a stir as a joke.
"I remember the Star Luo Dai Family and the Zhu Family have a marriage alliance. Since Dai Mubai ran away, his Zhu Family fiancée back in Star Luo must be having a hard time."
After hearing Yu Yan's report, Xiao Wu immediately felt a sense of disgust toward the irresponsible prince who had fled, and a sense of sympathy for that girl from the Zhu Family.
"Carrying the title of the runaway third prince's fiancée, how could her life be easy?" At this point, Yu Yan shifted the topic: "However, I received intelligence a while ago saying that it seems the one from the Zhu Family found out Dai Mubai is in Suotuo City and is preparing to come find him."
"Given his state, I don't think Dai Mubai can defeat Dai Weisi. That unlucky girl will probably have made the trip for nothing."
Hearing Yu Yan's words, Xiao Wu gave her judgment very decisively.
In fact, it was true. Without Tang San's help, Dai Mubai's hope of defeating Dai Weisi was nothing more than a dream.
"I think this girl has potential. I want to bring her into the Exotic Beast Academy and give her a chance to change her fate. Xiao Wu, what do you think?"
Yu Yan, who had been worrying about how to bring this up with Xiao Wu, immediately laid out his thoughts now that the topic had reached this point and asked for her opinion.
Based on Yu Yan's understanding of Xiao Wu's personality, there was a ninety percent chance she wouldn't object. But if Xiao Wu strongly opposed it, Yu Yan would have to think of something else.
"Yu Yan, this is also one of your purposes for coming to Suotuo City, isn't it?"
Just as Yu Yan knew Xiao Wu, through years of being together, Xiao Wu also knew Yu Yan.
Especially after Yu Yan shifted the topic this way, Xiao Wu felt something was off. With a little more thought, she immediately guessed Yu Yan's hidden little scheme.
"Yeah, I indeed have that goal."
Since Xiao Wu had guessed it herself, he had nothing to hide; it was better to just admit it.
"Be honest, have you taken a liking to this girl?"
Xiao Wu shifted the topic, asking a question that caught Yu Yan off guard.
"No, Xiao Wu, how could you think that? I just feel that this girl named Zhu Zhuqing is quite pitiful and Dai Mubai is trash, so I want to help her. Besides, I haven't even met her, so what's all this talk about liking her? You're really wronging me."
After giving Xiao Wu a big eye-roll, Yu Yan explained to her logically. As a person who was slow to develop feelings, it was impossible for him to fall for a girl he had never even met.
After explaining, Yu Yan, feeling that Xiao Wu had wronged him, stood up and gave her a sharp flick on the forehead: "Don't overthink things."
"Since we're here anyway, if we encounter Zhu Zhuqing, let's help her depending on the situation."
Confirming that Yu Yan really just wanted to help the poor Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu rubbed her forehead—which didn't hurt at all—and gave an affirmative answer.
Dai Mubai was indeed trash, and this girl named Zhu Zhuqing was indeed decent; helping her was no big deal. They had helped many people over the past two years, and Newborn Village had already turned into Newborn Town. One more Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't make a difference.
"I knew you wouldn't refuse."
Looking at the grinning Yu Yan, Xiao Wu gave his waist a gentle pinch: "Next time you make a decision, can you discuss it with me in advance?"
"Next time for sure, next time for sure."
"Hmm... wait, no, it won't be some 'next time never' thing, right? That's how you played with that Fallen Soul Master before."
"How could I?"
"How could you not? You've done plenty of things like that."
"You used to be fine with it, and you never insisted on me discussing it with you."
"Fine, fine, fine, you're always right. Take this punch!"
"Watch my Dragon Claw Hand control!"