Legend of the Dragon King: I really didn't mean to provoke them!

Tang Wulin was completely unaware of how adorable he looked at that moment. His beautiful big eyes were fixed on Xie Xie, and the tuft of hair on his head was swaying gently.

Xie Xie: ...Acting cute is shameful!

But it's useful.

Even before his transmigration, Xie Xie, who couldn't resist the fluffy fur, instantly softened.

He turned his head away, coughed twice as if to hide his wavering: "Cough... Okay, okay, stop looking at me like that. I didn't say I wouldn't forgive you."

Tang Wulin immediately flashed a bright smile: "Thank you!"

Just as the two were talking, two Marios, one tall and one short, appeared to the familiar background music.

Under Xie Xie's dumbfounded gaze, the tall Mario took out a small hammer and gently tapped the wall. A magical scene occurred: the wall, which had been punched with two holes, automatically restored itself.

Short Mario walked to the broken bed frame, took a plank from the pocket of his blue overalls, jumped up, and installed it.

The damaged walls, bed frame, and windows were repaired just like that.

Short Mario said expressionlessly, "Alright, windows, exterior walls, bed, that'll be 34,000 Federal Credits in total."

Tall Mario added, "Remember to pay the fees at the registrar's office tomorrow, or I'll notify your families!"

"What the hell?" Zhou Changxi broke down again.

"This is way too expensive!!" Tang Wulin was completely dumbfounded.

Yun Xiao also looked embarrassed: "That's right, we can change the bed board ourselves."

But the two Marios ignored them completely, picked up the broken planks from the ground, and walked away, their voices drifting slowly from afar: "It's school rules, there's nothing we can do about it, haha. You guys keep fighting, that way we'll make a profit~"

Xie Xie watched the two Mario figures leave, and couldn't help but marvel: the world of anime is truly amazing!

Tang Wulin plopped down on the lower bunk, his face instantly scrunched up in a frown, looking troubled.

After all, for an ordinary family like his, it would take several years to save up just 30,000 Federal Credits to buy a Martial Soul.

Xie Xie looked at Tang Wulin, who was sitting motionless, and stroked his chin with his fingertips, thinking deeply.

Three seconds later, a light bulb lit up above his head with a "ding".

Xie Xie slapped his right fist onto his left palm and grabbed Tang Wulin's sleeve: "Hey, Tang Wulin, come with me out of the academy, let's have another fight!"

He had just transmigrated and was not yet familiar with martial souls and soul power, so he used Tang Wulin as a practice subject.

Using this as an excuse, we can help Tang Wulin pay the fine and gain some goodwill. Anyway, given Tang Wulin's personality, he will definitely find a way to pay the money back in the end, so it's a win-win situation!

Thinking this, Xie Xie's fox tail swayed rapidly behind him, and a "plan is perfect" smile appeared on his face.

"Huh?" Tang Wulin was taken aback for a moment, then came to his senses. "That's possible, but I need to figure out how to pay the fine first..."

No, you just agreed like that?

Xie Xie didn't expect Tang Wulin to agree so easily.

After a moment's hesitation, Xie Xie patted his chest and said, "That's easy. You fight me, and I'll pay for it for you."

Tang Wulin was taken aback again. "You're going to pay?"

Seeing the sudden surge of joy in Tang Wulin's eyes, Xie Xie, though somewhat reluctant to part with his money, gritted his teeth and said, "I'll pay!"

"Okay!" Tang Wulin agreed instantly. "When do we fight?"

"tomorrow."

After setting the agreed time, Xie Xie left.

After leaving the gates of Donghai Academy, Xie Xie asked for directions all the way to the Federal Central Bank, where he withdrew 40,000 Federal Credits in one go.

Xie Xie stared wide-eyed at the stacks of banknotes being spit out of the window.

Honestly, in all his previous lives, he had never seen so much money at once.

The bank staff skillfully arranged the money and placed it into a small black suitcase.

Xie Xie, carrying his briefcase, looked at the previous chat history on his communicator. He actually had a full 6 Federal Credits in pocket money every month!

Xie Xie instantly felt lightheaded, the feeling of becoming rich overnight—it was awesome!

Afterwards, he carried his suitcase straight to the most famous barbershop in the center of Donghai City. With a series of skillful touches from stylist Tony, he was given a neat, short, choppy wolf-tail hairstyle.

The light brown hair is neat and stylish, with clean sides, slightly layered top, and slightly elongated ends at the nape of the neck.

His forehead was no longer covered by thick, wispy hair, with only a few light wisps of bangs remaining, completely revealing his clear and bright dark green eyes. His eyes were lively and mischievous, making his face even more handsome and spirited.

Her originally slightly childish features were given a more capable and dashing look thanks to her hairstyle.

Xie Xie stared at his completely transformed self in the mirror, already shocked for what felt like the umpteenth time today.

Who says Xie Xie isn't handsome? With this new hairstyle, he's absolutely stunning!

In the end, Tony didn't mention taking any money at all. There was not a trace of desire for money in his eyes; all that remained was his ultimate appreciation for his work.

By the time Xie Xie rushed back to school, it was already noon.

Back in his dormitory, Tang Wulin had just finished lunch and was sitting cross-legged on his bed, preparing to meditate.

Xie Xie opened the black briefcase and casually tossed a stack of packed Federal Currency to Tang Wulin: "Here you go."

Tang Wulin opened it and found a stack of Federal Currency inside.

Looking at this large stack of money, he couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

Xie Xie looked at him and secretly felt smug: Shocked, right? I was almost shocked when I withdrew the money.

Xie Xie packed his suitcase and said calmly, "School officially starts tomorrow. Come with me after school tonight."

"Okay." Tang Wulin hesitated for a moment, then nodded gently. "I will definitely pay you back this money in the future."

"Okay, okay," Xie Xie replied casually.

After a busy day, everything was finally done. Xie Xie climbed into bed happily, wanting nothing more than to get some peaceful rest.

As soon as he lay down and turned over, he met a pair of familiar, bright, black eyes that were staring at him intently.

"Um... I'd like to go out for a bit this afternoon, is that okay?" Tang Wulin stood on tiptoe and leaned over Xie Xie's upper bunk, his tuft of hair on his head swaying back and forth, his eyes full of curiosity, looking incredibly cute.

Xie Xie: ...Don't force me to slap you when I'm at my happiest.

Xie Xie pulled the blanket over his head, and a muffled voice came from under the blanket: "Go ask Yun Xiao."

Yun Xiao, on the other side of the upper bunk, could only say helplessly, "School hasn't officially started yet, so everything will be fine. But you have to come back before lights out, or you'll be punished."

"I will."

After saying that, Tang Wulin left the dormitory.

Without even thinking, he knew Tang Wulin was off taking the exam to earn money, but what did it have to do with him? Time to sleep!

Xie Xie drifted off to sleep.

During that time, he seemed to be having a dream. In the dream, two daggers, one gold and one dark, surrounded him.

It is a bright, pale gold color all over.

The dagger is slender and long, like a sharp blade formed from sunlight. Its surface is covered with delicate and warm dragon patterns, and as the light flows, it seems that tiny dragons of light are swirling and moving around the dagger.

It is a deep, inky silver-black color.

The dagger is almost transparent, yet it can absorb the surrounding light, appearing as if it were formed from a flowing shadow. A faint, dark purple light flickers at the edge of the blade, its shadow power restrained yet sharp.

The two daggers, one in the light and one in the shadows, one in the day and one in the night, create an extreme visual impact.

The moment Xie Xie in his dream grasped the two daggers, light and shadow intertwined, and two halos, one gold and one black, swirled and coiled around him, sometimes merging and sometimes separating.

In that instant, the world suddenly fell silent.

Light and darkness fell silent at the same time, gently soothed by an older, more vast force.

In the void, a vast expanse of white slowly unfolds, the flow of time slows imperceptibly, and the space ripples with tiny waves, bringing an almost eternal tranquility.

In the void, one eye slowly opened.

It was a dragon's eye that was entirely silver-white, with a perfectly regular golden rhombus shape for the pupil.

Unlike the bloodthirst and bestiality of other dragon eyes, this dragon eye contains only absolute rationality and an almost divine indifference.

With just one glance, it was as if a god were looking down upon the mortal world.