Douluo Continent: Gourmet Prisoner

Three months passed in the blink of an eye, like sand slipping through one's fingers. In this "hellish" training, Tang Ya shed her former naivety and impetuosity, transforming into a resilient and sharp individual.

She learned basic whip techniques from Shi Yu—the reason they were only basic was because Shi Yu euphemistically called it "letting Tang Ya walk her own path," but in reality, he himself only knew these superficial skills.

However, through daily practice, Tang Ya has become increasingly skilled in using this basic whip technique. Combined with her third soul skill, "Blue Silver Vine Whip," her offensive and defensive transitions have become quite methodical.

More importantly, the extreme pressure of these three months made her will as firm as a rock, and her control over soul power became extremely precise. She could even control the slightest fluctuations in soul power at will.

The only "aftereffect" was that Tang Ya could no longer look Rainbow Dash in the eye.

Ever since that sky-blue pony ate the Apple of Life Rhythm, it seemed to have opened the door to a new world, becoming completely addicted to the fun of "charging and crashing," throwing its elemental talents to the winds, and living like a horse-shaped jeep.

The number of times Tang Ya was knocked away by it in the past three months was more than the total number of times she had fallen in the past ten years.

Shi Yu also made great gains during these three months. He not only completely mastered the field of life rhythm, but also developed it in depth.

Now, he can accurately guide the life energy in the field to repair other people's injuries in a targeted manner, from minor external injuries to major internal organ damage, all of which can be significantly restored in a short period of time, and can even repair other people's congenital defects.

Behind this progress, Tang Ya's "contribution" is indispensable—after all, she can provide him with a large number of "real-world repair cases" every day.

The side effects of the domain have also been alleviated. Although the urge to call out "Mom" is still there, it no longer comes out. Perhaps Tang Ya has already gotten used to this warmth, or perhaps Shi Yu's control over the domain has become more and more exquisite.

In short, when Shi Yu treats Tang Ya's injuries now, he no longer hears that embarrassing form of address.

"Sister Xiaoya, it's time for school to start." Shi Yu's voice broke the tranquility of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Tang Ya suddenly raised her head, her eyes instantly gleaming with the light of relief she had just escaped: "Finally! Are we finally going to leave this hell?"

"What do you mean by hell?" Shi Yu raised an eyebrow. "Just tell me if you've improved a lot in these three months."

"This is hell!" Tang Ya looked at Yun Bao beside her and shed sad tears.

Rainbow Dash flicked her rainbow-colored mane, looked at Tang Ya with reluctant eyes, and said sincerely, "Hey, my good friend, I know you'll miss me. Next time we meet, I'll rush towards you in a faster and cooler way, soaring into the sky, Rainbow Dash!"

"Please don't do this!" Tang Ya looked at it with desperate eyes, her tone pleading.

She tried to guide Rainbow Dash back to the "right path": "Rainbow Dash, I remember you were a mage, right? You could manipulate all sorts of elements, how cool was that? Why have you become like this?"

Rainbow Dash's eyes lit up, as if inspired: "I get it! Next time I'll imbue myself with fire, lightning, and earth elements before I charge at you! That'll be both cool and powerful!"

"Huh?" Tang Ya felt like her soul was about to leave her body. "That's not what I meant!"

"Alright, Yunbao," Shiyu interrupted in time, "Sister Xiaoya should go now. Let's save this 'surprise' for next time we meet."

"Can I not have this surprise?" Tang Ya weakly protested.

"Look, Xiaoya is so excited she's saying the opposite of what she means." Seeing Yunbao's somewhat disappointed expression, Shiyu didn't hesitate to betray Tang Ya. "She means she's really looking forward to the surprise of our next meeting."

"Yay! I'll definitely make Sister Xiaoya happy!" Yunbao instantly perked up and excitedly pawed at her hoof.

Tang Ya: "..."

She felt as if she had burned out completely, and her whole body had turned black and white.

"Let's go, Sister Xiaoya." Shi Yu took the lead.

"Oh, oh." Tang Ya followed behind like a puppet, her eyes vacant.

The two left the Star Dou Great Forest and headed towards Shrek Academy.

Having moved away from Yunbao's "jeep," Tang Ya's black and white clothes gradually faded, and she began to regain her original colors.

"So, I'm the one going to school, why are you following me?" Tang Ya finally found her voice.

"Oh, I just came out for a stroll and thought I'd drop you off." Shi Yu said casually.

Tang Ya's expression darkened even further: "Isn't the order wrong? Isn't it important to give it to your sister Xiao Ya? Why is 'going out for a stroll' listed first?"

"The order is correct. I just came out for a stroll and dropped you off on the way." Shi Yu said matter-of-factly.

Tang Ya: "..."

She turned back to black and white, and this gloom was only dispelled by the sight before them when the two arrived in Shrek City.

"Is this Shrek City? It's so magnificent!" Tang Ya looked up at the towering city walls, her eyes filled with awe. Inside the city, tall buildings stood tall, and the city was bustling with activity, a scene of prosperity.

Shi Yu, however, didn't seem to care: "Is this really that spectacular? The outer ring of the Star Dou Great Forest is much more vibrant than this."

"Hey, don't be such a spoilsport!" Tang Ya scolded playfully. "Shrek Academy is right here! That's the academy that produced the original Shrek Seven Devils who became gods! It's the number one academy on the Douluo Continent!"

Hearing her words, Shi Yu couldn't help but picture the "God of Dogs and Donkeys" in his mind, secretly thinking: Those two in the divine realm are truly blind to have passed on their divine positions to such a guy. In his opinion, this guy should create his own "God of Dogs and Donkeys" to match his temperament.

"Yes, yes, Shrek Academy is the best," Shi Yu agreed perfunctorily.

"Shi Yu, can you stop being so perfunctory?" Tang Ya said, somewhat dissatisfied. "This is the academy that countless soul masters on the Douluo Continent dream of!"

Shi Yu's joking expression vanished, and his tone became serious: "Do you really think an academy that can only teach geniuses to be geniuses, and even causes a large number of talented students to sacrifice themselves in vain, deserves the title of 'Number One Academy'?"

Tang Ya's heart sank. She knew that Shi Yu never spoke without reason: "What do you mean by that? What do you mean by 'a large number of geniuses died'?" In her heart, she began to worry about her future campus life.

"I won't go into details," Shi Yu said, keeping everyone in suspense. "If you meet a senior student named Zhang Lexuan at Shrek Academy, tell her you know me and ask her about this. She'll tell you everything."

"Don't be a riddle teller at a time like this!" Tang Ya exclaimed anxiously, "This is a matter of life and death!"

"Oh, by the way," Shi Yu changed the subject, looking at her with a half-smile, "Little Ya, who studied whips for three months and only managed to master the 'Lightning Five-Strike Whip,' is quite the genius."

"Can we please not bring this up again!" Tang Ya instantly bristled, her face turning as red as a ripe apple.

"I'm leaving now, goodbye Xiaoya." Shi Yu said, turning to leave.

"Wait!" Tang Ya quickly called out to him, "You're just leaving like this? Don't you have anything to tell me, or anything to give me for self-defense?"

Shi Yu stopped, reached into his pocket, pulled out a bag of colorful candies, and casually tossed it to Tang Ya: "Oh, I almost forgot, this is for you."

Tang Ya took the bag with great anticipation, but her expression froze instantly when she saw it was a bag of candy: "Just... just a bag of candy?"

"What do you mean 'just one packet of candy'?" Shi Yu raised an eyebrow. "These are rainbow candies made from rainbow fruits, truly deserving of the name."

"I've eaten rainbow fruits before, how can this candy taste as good as Rainbow Cloud Whale Fall?" Tang Ya was somewhat disappointed.

"No," Shi Yu answered honestly.

"That……"

Before Tang Ya could finish speaking, Shi Yu interrupted her: "But I added something to it that can beautify and nourish your skin, making it even better."

"Oh! Thank you, my dear Shi Yu!" Tang Ya's eyes lit up instantly, and she hugged Shi Yu excitedly, forgetting her disappointment from just now.

Seeing the laser-like glint in her eyes, Shi Yu was speechless—sure enough, no matter how old a girl is, she can't resist the temptation of beauty and skincare.

"Alright, take care of yourself." Shi Yu gently pushed her away.

"I will! I will do my best and I will not die at Shrek Academy!" Tang Ya looked up, her eyes filled with utmost seriousness.

"There's no need to say that."

"Then I'm really leaving."

"Let's go, I should go report for duty too."

Tang Ya reluctantly let go of his hand and turned to walk towards Shrek Academy. After taking only two steps, she stopped again, turned back as if to say something more, but found that Shi Yu's figure had already disappeared into the crowd.

"Damn Shi Yu!" Tang Ya gritted her teeth and stomped her foot, but finally turned around and walked towards the academy gate.

The gates of Shrek Academy were magnificent, with several teachers in charge of testing standing at the entrance.

When it was Tang Ya's turn, she placed her hand on the testing crystal ball as instructed.

"Hmm? Level 35 Soul Master?" A hint of surprise flashed in the teacher's eyes. "Little girl, release your Martial Soul and let me see."

"Okay." Tang Ya's mind stirred, and the Dark Blue Silver King surged from her right hand. The Dark Blue Silver King of today was no longer the inconspicuous Dark Blue Silver Grass it once was. Its black and red patterns had evolved into a noble black and gold color, and its leaves were tough and glossy, exuding a faint aura of royalty.

"A mutated Blue Silver Grass? No!" The teacher observed carefully, his eyes gradually widening in shock. "This is... the Blue Silver King! The true king of Blue Silver Grass!"

He said excitedly, "Little girl, stretch out your hand, let me feel your bones."

Tang Ya extended her right hand as instructed. The teacher felt a warm touch on her fingertips. After examining her carefully for a moment, he asked, "Have you cultivated some special technique? Reaching level 35 at such a young age and possessing the Blue Silver King Martial Soul is truly rare."

"I am the only survivor of the Tang Clan," Tang Ya said softly.

One sentence silenced the test instructor instantly. The massacre of the Tang Clan two years ago shocked the entire Douluo Continent. Everyone knew that the once glorious sect had been reduced to a mere young girl who escaped with her life.

A hint of pity flashed in the teacher's eyes, and she nodded: "Go in, and I wish you all the best in your studies at Shrek."

Tang Ya didn't say much, turned around and walked into the academy.

She found her dormitory following the signs, and when she pushed open the door, she froze.

The dormitory is a double room, simply furnished with a table, two beds, and a simple wardrobe.

But what she found most unacceptable was that there was no private toilet!

"What do you mean such a big Shrek Academy doesn't have private toilets in the student dormitories?!" Tang Ya exclaimed in despair.

She grew up in the Tang Sect and later lived in the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest. How could she have ever suffered such humiliation? Now she actually has to fight with others for a toilet?

After grieving for a long time, Tang Ya's stomach started growling uncontrollably.

She patted her stomach and decided to go to the cafeteria to solve her hunger problem first; she could deal with the toilet issue later.

However, Tang Ya was once again dealt a blow when she arrived at the cafeteria.

The cafeteria is very large and can easily accommodate hundreds of people at the same time, but looking around, there isn't a single chair in the entire cafeteria!

"No chairs?" Tang Ya rubbed her eyes in disbelief. "Does that mean we'll have to stand up to eat from now on?"

She suppressed her discomfort and walked towards the food serving window.

The canteen has nine windows. The first window has white steamed buns, the second window has eggs and porridge, the third to seventh windows have ordinary meat and vegetable dishes, the eighth window has various soul beast meats, and the ninth window is the most special, which has some specialty foods from the outer circle of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Finally, something to eat!" Tang Ya was overjoyed. She quickly walked to the ninth window and asked, "Teacher, how much is a whole roasted pig leg?"

"100 gold soul coins," the teacher serving the food replied without looking up.

Tang Ya froze instantly, her entire body turning completely black and white.

What do you mean by charging 100 gold soul coins for a single leg when you can find whole roasted pigs everywhere on the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest?!

She subconsciously touched the rainbow candy Shi Yu had given her in her pocket, and tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes.

Shiyu, I miss you.

I'm craving the delicious food from the Starry Sky Forest.