Douluo Continent: I will always be one level above Tang San.

"To obtain a truly high-quality thousand-year soul ring, or even... better, one must go to the habitat of wild soul beasts."

"While your current strength is considerable, it would be too dangerous for you to go alone."

"My plan is to have my friend take you there when we get to Shrek Academy."

"This is the safest approach."

The three of them naturally had no objections.

......

It was noon on graduation day.

The city gate of Nottingham.

Master Matthew and Deacon Su Yuntao, two grown men, were crying like children at this moment.

"Ogawa! Waaaaah..."

Matthew held Lin Chuan's hand tightly.

Tears streamed down his wrinkled face, completely devoid of the usual authority of the branch hall manager.

"With you gone, it feels like a piece of my heart has been ripped out! It's so empty!"

Matthew wiped away his tears.

With trembling hands, she pulled a card that gleamed with golden light from her bosom and stuffed it into Lin Chuan's arms without saying a word.

"Take it! Take it now!"

"This is a Gold Soul Coin card. Inside is Grandpa's savings for his funeral over the years, plus the money Yuntao raised by selling his old house in his hometown!"

Su Yuntao, standing to the side, also had red eyes, a sore nose, and a choked voice:

"Yes, Ogawa! Here you go!"

"The outside world isn't as expensive as Nottingham."

"You're all growing, so please don't skimp on your food, clothing, or other necessities!"

Su Yuntao patted Lin Chuan's shoulder forcefully.

It's as if they want to pour all their hopes into it:

"Once you get to the big city, if any fool dares to bully you, just show your spirit rings! Scare those snobbish bastards to death!"

"Don't forget, no matter how high you fly, the Notting City Spirit Hall will always be your home!"

"Come back if you get tired!"

Lin Chuan looked at the two men whose emotions were truly evident.

He held the Soul Coin card, which still retained its warmth.

The softest part of my heart was deeply touched.

He knew that initially, this was an angel investment based on profit.

But over the past six years, every holiday gift, every private treat...

This care has long transcended the scope of investment and has become a genuine emotional connection.

Lin Chuan took a deep breath, put away the Soul Coin Card, and his expression became more solemn than ever before.

He grasped their hands in return and said in a deep voice:

"Grandpa Matthew, Brother Su Yuntao, don't worry."

"I, Lin Chuan, remember every single kindness you have shown me."

A fierce glint flashed in Lin Chuan's eyes:

"Once I make a name for myself, I'll definitely come back and support you!"

"When the time comes, have that Salas guy serve you tea and water!"

"Good! Good! Good!"

Matthew was so excited that he trembled all over and said "good" three times in a row:

"With those words from you, even if Grandpa closes his eyes right now, it would be worth it! It really would be worth it!"

Regarding the question of where he/she is going.

Matthew naturally strongly recommended going to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy or the advanced academies of the Spirit Hall.

After all, the resources there are good, which will allow Lin Chuan to fly higher.

With Lin Chuan and Tang San's current abilities, as long as the news gets out...

The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy will come to pick you up with a red carpet!

Matthew had previously strongly recommended that they go to these two places, given their abundant resources and powerful connections.

But Yu Xiaogang gave a completely different suggestion.

"The mistress, Lin Chuan."

The master stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the southern sky:

"The Royal Academy is indeed magnificent, and its simulated cultivation environment is among the best on the continent. But it's too comfortable there."

"It has too much of an aristocratic air, full of intrigue, scheming, and vanity."

"That kind of environment is like a greenhouse; it can't nurture towering trees that can withstand wind and rain."

The master turned around, his eyes fixed intently on the two of them:

"I suggest you go to Soto, the city of the Barak Kingdom."

"South of that city, there is a small village where a school called Shrek Academy is located."

"I've told you this before!"

"Shrek?" Tang San had a vague recollection of it; it was about acquiring the third spirit ring.

It seems the teacher has connections in that college!

A hint of fanaticism flashed in the master's eyes:

"Shrek is a monster. In the world of soul beasts, it represents an extremely strange, yet extremely powerful existence."

"That academy only accepts monsters, not ordinary people."

The master walked up to Tang San and placed his hand on his shoulder:

"Mistress, you are very talented, but you need pressure."

"Only the unique teaching methods there, and classmates who are even weirder than you, can fully unleash your potential and turn you into a true monster."

"Moreover, the dean there is my closest friend."

"He is a powerful Soul Saint. With him around, hunting high-quality thousand-year-old Soul Beasts will be a piece of cake for you."

After speaking, the master turned his gaze to Lin Chuan, who was yawning to the side.

His previously serious expression instantly crumbled, replaced by helplessness and a complex mix of emotions.

"As for Lin Chuan, he's a monster among monsters!"

"Who knows, we might even find a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast in the Star Dou Forest!"

Yu Xiaogang said it in a teasing tone.

Lin Chuan: ...That's not necessarily true!

Tang San did not immediately agree to what the master said.

He turned his head, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Chuan, his eyes filled with unwavering determination:

"I'll listen to my older brother."

"Wherever my brother goes, I'll go."

Xiao Wu, who was playing with her scorpion braid, nodded upon hearing this:

"I don't care, as long as I can be with Third Brother, I'm fine with going anywhere."

"Anyway, that Royal Academy doesn't sound fun; it must have a lot of rules."

All eyes were on Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan stroked his chin, pretending to think for a while.

His gaze then swept over Tang San and Xiao Wu, finally settling on Tang San.

"Then let's go to Shrek Academy together, the three of us."

Lin Chuan said with a smile, then gave Tang San a meaningful look.

He said jokingly:

"After all, you've already recognized Xiaowu as your younger sister, so we're all family, so we should all be together."

Tang San's face instantly turned red to his ears, and he was somewhat at a loss for what to do.

But amidst his shyness, a tremendous warm current instantly filled his entire chest.

Tang San looked at Lin Chuan, and his mind went into a frenzy of self-conquest mode:

"Big brother... he must have thought Shrek Academy's conditions were too poor."

"With your talent and strength, if you go to the Spirit Hall or the Royal Academy, you'll be surrounded by admirers and enjoy the best resources."

"Big brother is sacrificing himself for my sake!"

Tang San's eyes were slightly moist.

But he held back.

This is the umpteenth time over the years that his older brother has done this for him!

He secretly vowed to treat his older brother even better in the future.

However, for Lin Chuan!

Freedom and no rules are what he demands.

"The Royal Academy? Is that a place for humans? Dealing with those nobles every day is exhausting."

"Shrek is great! It's a run-down village, nobody cares about us, we can sleep as late as we want."

"When the time comes, we can just go to Dugu Bo if we need the immortal herbs!"

Then, Lin Chuan waved his hand:

"Let's go to Shrek!"