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

We arrived at the only "Red Ocean" room.

The moment Tang San opened the door, he was completely stunned.

The entire room was decorated in pink tones, and the large bed was covered with rose petals.

Even more outrageous, there were some oddly shaped chairs and props nearby.

"What...what kind of room is this?"

Tang San felt his face burning and was at a loss for what to do.

Xiao Wu also sensed that something was wrong. Her face flushed, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at Tang San.

But a thought involuntarily popped into my mind:

If only it were just me and my third brother...

And what about Lin Chuan?

He completely ignored the ambiguous decorations.

He walked straight to the huge love-shaped bed, tested its elasticity, and then nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright, stop blushing."

Lin Chuan lay down on the bed and took up the most comfortable spot:

"This bed is mine now."

"Huh?" Xiao Wu was taken aback. "What about me?"

Lin Chuan pointed to the large pink sofa next to him: "You can sleep there, it's quite soft."

"What about Third Brother?" Xiao Wu asked anxiously.

Lin Chuan pointed to the thick carpet on the ground:

"Mistresses need to temper their will in harsh environments, and carpets are quite suitable for meditation and cultivation."

"You're right, aren't you, mistress?"

Tang San nodded vigorously, his face serious:

"Brother is right! This kind of extravagant environment can indeed corrupt one's will. I'll just cultivate on the carpet!"

Xiao Wu looked at Tang San's serious face and puffed out her cheeks in anger. In the end, she could only helplessly hug her pillow and go to the sofa.

……

After a short rest, the three decided to explore Soto City.

Lin Chuan stopped in a secluded grocery store.

The shop owner was a middle-aged man with black-rimmed crystal glasses and a hooked nose.

He was lying on a recliner with his eyes closed, looking extremely cunning and stingy.

It was Flander, the dean of Shrek Academy.

Lin Chuan's gaze seemingly casually swept over the dilapidated items in the shop, finally landing on the dusty crystal in the corner—a plate of gold-plated crystal.

"Boss, how much is this jade pendant?" Lin Chuan pointed to a jade pendant that looked quite nice, his tone casual.

Flander didn't even lift his eyelids, and said lazily, "One hundred gold soul coins, no bargaining."

Lin Chuan spoke first.

"One hundred gold soul coins? Are you robbing me?" Lin Chuan casually picked up a slightly decent-looking crystal and a bracelet from the side.

"This jade pendant, along with this crystal and bracelet as a bonus, will cost a total of one hundred gold soul coins."

"Are you selling or not? If not, I'm leaving."

Flander opened one eye and glanced at the jade pendant and bracelet.

These combined are worth at most a few dozen gold soul coins.

This kid's a total sucker!

"make a deal!"

Flander, fearing that Lin Chuan might change his mind, immediately sat up straight.

The deal is done.

After walking a distance from the shop, Lin Chuan tossed the crystal to Tang San and the bracelet to Xiao Wu.

"Take it."

Tang San caught the crystal, and upon closer inspection, his hands trembled with excitement:

"Brother! This is crystal! It contains gold flecks, making it an excellent material for crafting the top-tier concealed weapon, the Dragon Beard Needle!"

"One hundred gold soul coins is practically free!"

"You actually bought it as a freebie? You have great taste!"

Lin Chuan smiled:

"Since this thing is useful to you, you can have it."

"But remember to share some of those needles you make with me for self-defense."

"Big brother..." Tang San was deeply moved.

His elder brother had given him this priceless treasure so casually; he had no way to repay such trust!

Xiao Wu beamed with joy upon receiving the bracelet.

While Tang San and Xiao Wu were researching the gold, Lin Chuan didn't go far. Instead, he made an excuse and returned.

"Boss, wanna do some business?" Lin Chuan asked in a low voice.

Flanders was counting the gold coins.

Upon seeing that it was this sucker again, he immediately beamed with joy.

"Hey buddy, haha, welcome!"

"How big of a deal are you looking to make?"

Lin Chuan pulled a card from his pocket and waved it in front of Flander:

"I would like to sponsor your academy, about five hundred gold soul coins."

Upon hearing the word "five hundred gold soul coins," Flander immediately jumped up from his recliner.

Those eagle eyes instantly transformed into the shape of coins, and his breathing became rapid.

"Young man! No, boss! What do you need?"

"As long as it doesn't involve murder or arson, I, Flander, will go through fire and water!"

Shrek is poor!

They're so poor they can't even afford to eat!

Five hundred gold soul coins are enough for the academy's expenses for a while!

Lin Chuan said with a smile:

"It's simple, I want to go to Shrek Academy."

"But I'm a lazy person and don't want to be managed like a student."

"I'd like to buy a position—like a teaching assistant? It's basically a nominal, sinecure."

"This..." Flander hesitated for a second.

Although they love money, having a child as a teacher seems a bit of a bad rule.

Lin Chuan held up one finger: "Add another five hundred."

"Deal!" Flander gripped Lin Chuan's hand tightly.

Flanders asked, "What's your name, young man?"

Lin Chuan: "Forest of trees, river of streams."

Flanders spoke with righteous indignation and awe:

"Little brother Lin Chuan!"

"Forget about rules and regulations, Shrek Academy is a place where rules are broken!"

"From today onwards, you are a specially appointed honorary teaching assistant at Shrek Academy!"

"Anyone who dares to disrespect you is disrespecting me, Flanders!"

Lin Chuan nodded in satisfaction:

"Keep this a secret for now, don't let those two kids know. I want to give them a surprise."

"We'll talk about it when we get to the academy."

……

Flanders is won over.

I used the gold soul coins I had gotten from a bargain to buy a teaching assistant position, which is a good deal.

The thought of Dai Mubai having to call him "Teacher Lin" made Lin Chuan want to laugh!

Then Lin Chuan found Tang San and explained that he was going to the largest merchant house in Soto City.

"Big brother, where are you going?" Tang San asked.

"Buy supplies." Lin Chuan sighed, looking disgusted.

"I heard that Shrek Academy is dirt poor; they probably don't even have a decent bed."

"I need to buy some premium fleece comforters, snacks, and drinks, otherwise how am I supposed to survive? I can't possibly sleep on straw, can I?"

Tang San thought about it and felt that his elder brother made sense, so he went back to the hotel to refine the gold.

When Lin Chuan arrived at the entrance of the trading company.

A cold, arguing voice caught his attention.

There was a stunningly beautiful, aloof young woman in a tight black leather outfit, frowning as she looked at a street vendor in front of her.

The girl was young, but her development was astonishing, and her aloof and elegant demeanor made people afraid to approach her.

It was Zhu Zhuqing.

She had just escaped her family's pursuit and fled all the way to Soto City, her mind constantly on edge.

Although I brought some money, I don't really know much about the prices here because I rarely go out.