Douluo Continent: I'm writing a diary, and something's not right with you guys.

"Absolutely not normal."

Da Ming shook his head and said, "Have you forgotten? That incomparably holy beam of light came from the outer city area. I suspect Dong'er knows something."

Erming's expression finally turned serious: "You mean, that beam of light is related to that kid named Lin Ye?"

“Most likely,” Da Ming said slowly. “This kid is no ordinary person. He’s the son of an outer city official, yet he managed to keep Dong’er here for so long. He’s definitely not an ordinary person.”

Erming immediately became anxious: "Should I go and grab him and question him? How dare he make a move on Dong'er? I'll smash him flat with one punch!"

"No."

Da Ming immediately stopped him, "Let's not even talk about whether we can see through his secret. Even if we can, what if we make a rash move and cause trouble and hurt Dong'er?"

Besides, with our current cultivation level, even the greatest secrets he holds hold little appeal for us. As long as we don't harm Dong'er, there's no need for us to delve deeper.

Erming frowned: "Then what do we do? Just watch?"

Da Ming was silent for a moment, a glint of light flashing in his huge eyes, and slowly said, "How about this, you give the order and make arrangements so that this kid named Lin Ye can go to Shrek Academy with Dong'er."

"what?"

Erming was stunned, his head full of question marks: "Let him go to Shrek Academy with Dong'er? Why?"

"Let's test him." Da Ming's voice was steady and unwavering: "Go ask Dong'er's opinion first. If Dong'er doesn't refuse and is willing to let him come along, then it means there's definitely something wrong with this kid. Dong'er must know something. We'll observe him more carefully later."

If Dong'er refuses outright, that's fine too; it means it's all just a coincidence, and we don't need to worry about it anymore.

Erming suddenly understood and nodded vigorously: "Okay! I'll go do it right away!"

Chapter 15? Am I going to Shrek Academy too?

Wang Dong'er pushed open the door, her steps carrying a hint of panic that she herself didn't even realize. As she closed the door behind her, her back gently pressed against the cool door panel, and she let out a long sigh of relief.

The breeze from the corridor carried the crisp mountain air, ruffling the stray hairs on her forehead, but it couldn't dispel the jumbled thoughts in her mind.

She wanted to get closer to Lin Ye, hoping to take advantage of his proximity, but this path was fraught with difficulties.

She couldn't just randomly get close to the son of an outer sect manager; countless eyes in the Haotian Sect were watching her, the young master, and any slight movement would be magnified infinitely.

Wang Dong'er walked to the table and sat down. Her mind was filled with the strange entries in Lin Ye's diary, and she was also thinking about how to start a conversation with him naturally without seeming deliberate or revealing her secret of having a copy of the diary. The more she thought about it, the more confused she became.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door, followed by a calm and gentle voice: "Dong'er".

Wang Dong'er snapped out of her daze, quickly got up and opened the door. A sweet and obedient smile immediately appeared on her face as she bowed to Niu Tian, ​​who was tall and composed at the door, and said, "Uncle."

Looking at his beloved daughter, Niu Tian's face instantly lost the majesty of a Grand Sect Master, revealing a gentle smile. He stepped in, casually closed the door, and sat down in a chair by the table.

He didn't beat around the bush. His gaze fell on Wang Dong'er, and he asked directly, "Dong'er, tell your father the truth, did you go to the outer city today specifically to see that kid named Lin Ye?"

Wang Dong'er's heart skipped a beat, as if someone had touched her deepest secret, and her cheeks instantly flushed.

His eyes darted around unconsciously, but he managed to steady himself and gave a dry laugh, replying, "What are you saying, Uncle? I was just going to the outer city to inspect sect affairs. I didn't specifically look for anyone..."

Lin Ye? Oh, he must be the son of the outer sect manager. I've seen him once from afar, but we're not really acquainted.

She herself felt guilty saying this, let alone the Ming Dynasty, which had lived for hundreds of thousands of years and was already a shrewd and experienced person.

Looking at her evasive eyes and the way her fingers unconsciously tightened, Niu Tian could tell that she was deliberately hiding something.

However, he didn't press the issue. He just smiled and didn't dwell on the topic. He then changed the subject and got straight to the point: "Alright, your father won't force you."

You'll be going to Shrek Academy soon, and your eldest and second eldest fathers are worried about you being away from home alone.

I was thinking, why don't we have Lin Ye accompany you? It'll be good to have someone to look after you on the way. What do you think?

Upon hearing this, Wang Dong'er froze, her eyes widening instantly. It was as if a dazzling firework had exploded in her mind, and an overwhelming joy instantly overwhelmed all her thoughts.

She was just worried about not finding a legitimate opportunity to get close to Lin Ye, and this opportunity was presented to her directly?

Going to Shrek Academy with Lin Ye and spending every day together—is there a better opportunity to be so close?

But the next second, her cheeks turned bright red, and even the roots of her ears turned an alluring pink.

She suddenly remembered that she was supposed to disguise herself as a boy to go to Shrek Academy.

Everyone in the Haotian Sect knows that the sect's young master is a girl, and Lin Ye is naturally aware of this as well.

If she dresses up as a boy and ends up in the same dorm as Lin Ye...

They lived in the same room, facing each other day and night, changing clothes and sleeping in the same room.

Just thinking about it made Wang Dong'er feel her heart pounding so hard it was about to jump out of her throat, and her cheeks burning so hot they could practically fry an egg.

Niu Tian sat opposite her and saw her series of reactions clearly. First, she was overjoyed and couldn't hide it. Then, her face turned red to the roots of her neck, and her eyes darted around. She looked like a typical young girl in love. Niu Tian's heart skipped a beat and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

Good heavens, could it be that my precious cabbage, which I've nurtured for so many years, has actually been stolen by that brat named Lin Ye?

No, even if you're a young girl with romantic feelings, it's a bit too much for you to be taken so easily.

Niu Tian cleared his throat, interrupting Wang Dong'er's rambling thoughts, and asked in a deep voice, "Ahem, Dong'er, what do you think? Give your uncle a straight answer."

Wang Dong'er suddenly snapped out of her daze, quickly composed herself, and forcibly suppressed the joy and shyness in her heart.

He coughed twice, then nodded calmly, "Ah... okay, no problem. Since Uncle has made all the arrangements, I'll listen to him. Having someone accompany me will definitely put my mind at ease."

After saying that, she seemed to remember something, frowned and added, "But Daddy, I saw Lin Ye's registration information before. His innate soul power is only level 2.5. The minimum admission threshold for Shrek Academy's outer court is level 7 innate soul power. His aptitude does not meet the application requirements at all."

Upon hearing this, Niu Tian waved his hand dismissively, his tone carrying the unique confidence and domineering air of the Grand Master of Haotian Sect: "What's the big deal? It's just an admission qualification. Since it's someone my Dong'er has chosen, then they must have something extraordinary about them."

When you register, you can fill in anything in the innate soul power section, whether it's level 8 or level 9, or even if you fill in full innate soul power, no one will dare to say a word.

"I'll give them a heads-up about Shrek Academy beforehand. This little thing is no problem for your daddy."

Upon hearing this, Wang Dong'er was completely relieved and nodded vigorously: "Okay, I understand, thank you, Uncle."

Niu Tian gave a few more words of advice, reminding him to be careful and take good care of himself while he was out, before getting up and leaving the courtyard.

Back in the main hall, Erming, who was even more burly and had a more powerful aura, immediately approached and asked in a gruff voice, "Big brother, how did it go? Did Dong'er agree?"

Niu Tian walked to the head seat and sat down, his fingers lightly tapping the table.

After a moment's hesitation, he slowly nodded, his eyes carrying a hint of meaning: "I agree. And judging from Dong'er's expression, she has quite a few feelings for that boy named Lin Ye."

This kid is indeed a bit strange. A mere level 2.5 innate talent, yet he's getting Dong'er's attention so much."

Erming frowned, his thick, dark eyebrows furrowing. He tried to say something in a muffled voice, but ultimately remained silent.

He trusted his elder brother's judgment, and even more so Dong'er's eye for talent. However, he couldn't help feeling a little awkward. How could his own good daughter suddenly fall for an unknown young man?

Niu Tian didn't say anything more. He raised his hand and summoned an elder from the sect who was guarding outside the hall. He instructed in a deep voice, "Go and inform Lin Ye, the son of Lin Xiao, the outer city manager, to prepare to accompany the young master to Shrek Academy. The sect will arrange everything that is needed."

Upon hearing this, the elder was stunned and stood there for a long time, his mind filled with unanswered questions.

Lin Ye? Who is that?

Is there such a person in the Haotian Sect? Is he a core disciple of the inner sect? Or is he the offspring of some elder?

But the true core leaders of the sect are all surnamed Tang, so where did the elder surnamed Lin come from?

He had been in the sect for so many years and had never heard of this name before.

But this was an order given by the Grand Master himself, so even though he was full of doubts, he didn't dare to ask a single question. He quickly bowed, accepted the order, and hurriedly left the main hall.

The Grand Master's personal instructions cannot be delayed even for a moment.

The elder was extremely efficient; he immediately went to the sect's disciple roster and began searching for Lin Ye's information.

But when he saw the information on the list, he was completely dumbfounded. His eyes widened like saucers, and he checked the name three times, still unable to believe his eyes.

Lin Ye, son of Lin Xiao, the outer city steward, is twelve years old, with an innate soul power of level 2.5 and no soul rings.

That's it? A complete waste with only 2.5 level innate soul power, not even qualifying as a soul master?

Just the son of a city steward? The Grand Master actually sent him to accompany the young master to Shrek Academy? That's utterly absurd!

The elder was filled with disbelief, but dared not question the Grand Master's decision, so he could only hurriedly send someone to inquire.

Only then did they learn that the young master had personally gone to the outer city yesterday, and had even made a special trip to the area that Lin Xiao was in charge of.

The elder immediately understood and dared not think any further. He immediately led his men to Lin Xiao's residence in the outer city to solemnly inform him of the news. He also specifically instructed Lin Ye to make good preparations and not to neglect the young master's schedule.

……

The next day, just as dawn was breaking.

Lin Ye got up and had just finished washing up when the bedroom door was pushed open with a "bang".

His father, Lin Xiao, was beaming with excitement, his whole body trembling with elation, clutching the notice personally delivered by the sect elder in his hand.

Lin Xiao rushed to Lin Ye, his voice trembling uncontrollably: "Son! Son! Such wonderful news! Such a joyous occasion!"

Lin Ye was startled by his appearance and looked at him blankly: "Dad? What's wrong? What's making you so happy so early in the morning?"

"The sect has issued a notice!"

Lin Xiao slammed the notice on the table, grinning from ear to ear, his face crinkling with wrinkles, looking like he'd won the jackpot of eight million gold soul coins.

"The sect has decided that you will accompany our young master of the Clear Sky Sect to Shrek Academy! All expenses will be covered by the sect! Son, you've made something of yourself! I've never been so proud in my life!"

Lin Ye's expression froze instantly. He sat there dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning, his mind completely blank.

What the heck?

Accompanying the young master of the Haotian Sect to Shrek Academy?

Me? A useless person with a level 2.5 innate talent?