In Douluo Continent, the Pope used me as a substitute for my first love.

Chapter 357 The "Pig Trotters" Arrive One After Another

Before we knew it, the next day had arrived.

"Ah~"

Wang Zhao got up from the large bed in the red ocean, yawned, then stretched his limbs, shook his hair, and squinted his eyes.

Last night, of course he slept alone. After all, Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't be so heartless as to "sleep" with him after he persuaded her to join the Spirit Hall's camp.

Shortly after, Wang Zhao walked out of the Red Ocean room and then knocked on the door of the next room. After Zhu Zhuqing opened the door and came out, the two left the Rose Hotel together.

As they walked, Zhu Zhuqing kept glancing at Wang Zhao, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated. Wang Zhao noticed this and asked her, "What's wrong?"

"Brother Li Ming, since you told me yesterday to join the Spirit Academy, why are you telling me to register at that Shitlake Academy today?"

Zhu Zhuqing's mouth opened slightly, but she couldn't help asking.

Wang Zhao smiled slightly upon hearing this.

"I'm just interested in today's entrance exam for Shilake Academy. Go and register to participate. I'll go in with you to watch later, and then I'll take you directly to Wuhun City."

"Oh……"

Unable to fathom Wang Zhao's thoughts, Zhu Zhuqing could only nod in agreement. Then, as if remembering something, she couldn't help but ask again:

"Brother Li Ming, have you ever been to Shillake Academy? Or do you know any teachers at Shillake Academy?"

"No, I don't know him. What's wrong?"

"Then how are you going to follow me in later...?"

Suddenly, Zhu Zhuqing froze.

Wang Zhao then laughed heartily.

"Haha, Zhu Qing, didn't you buy a newspaper when you went to town yesterday? How many people in this world don't know me, 'Undead Catastrophe'?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing fell silent. Clearly, she had heard about Wang Zhao's recent feat of single-handedly crushing the Haotian Sect after they left the Star Dou Great Forest.

As she pondered, a strange light flickered in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes when she looked at Wang Zhao again.

What kind of person is he?

……

Outside Soto.

This is at the entrance of a small village. The "trio with their own ulterior motives" have arrived here. There are a few scattered people at the entrance, mostly teenagers of similar age to the three, most of whom are accompanied by their parents.

At the village entrance stood a table, behind which sat an elderly man in his sixties—unsurprisingly, Li Yusong, the old fellow who had once been taught a lesson by Qian Renxue. And what was taking place here was none other than the registration event for Shillake Academy.

At the village entrance, a somewhat dilapidated wooden archway hangs above a plaque with five simple characters inscribed on it—

Shillake Academy!

Yes, it's "shit," not "history."

Even though Flander, the dean of Shilake Academy, wanted to change this, he dared not do so. As everyone knew, this was something that the current renowned Lord of the Dragon King's Palace had personally come to demand rectification. Many people in the surrounding villages and even the entire city of Soto still remembered this incident vividly. Back then, this matter even caused quite a stir on the continent...

Flander feared that if he took it upon himself to secretly change the academy's name, it might attract unwanted attention and lead to reports to the Dragon King's Palace or the Soul Master Guild of Soto City. If that happened, and he incurred the wrath of the Dragon King's Palace's powerful figures, he would be in serious trouble.

As for attracting that terrifyingly wicked star, Wang Zhao… he didn’t even dare to think about it.

In short, he only addressed the teachers and students in the academy privately, requiring them to call "Shitlake" "Shrek," which was a form of self-deception and psychological comfort.

It must be said that although Shilake Academy has a terrible reputation, it still attracts some less talented Soul Masters from the surrounding area to enroll by virtue of the reputation that "graduates can become Imperial Viscounts," even though the teachers at Shilake Academy don't think much of them.

Over the years, Shillake Academy has only recruited a handful of students, with no other foolish geniuses joining the ranks. This can be considered an effect of the incident where Wang Zhao and Qian Renxue caused a ruckus at Shillake.

"No way?!" x2

At this moment, two exclamations rang out, one from Xiao Wu and the other from Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao was surprised that Shrek Academy in this era was dilapidated, but he didn't expect it to be this dilapidated; as for Xiao Wu, she immediately began to suspect that this might be a fraudulent academy.

The three discussed it for a while before joining the queue.

Behind the table at the village entrance, Li Yusong's expression was one of undisguised annoyance. He casually checked the bone age of the boy at the front of the line and then used a crystal ball to test the boy's soul power. As expected, the boy did not meet the standard. He then waved for the boy to leave, his face growing increasingly impatient.

Damn it, I've been working so hard sitting here doing tests for a bunch of ignorant bumpkins, and I haven't even earned a single soul coin...

It's all the fault of that Dragon King Palace Master from back then!

Li Yusong was filled with resentment.

Just then, two more people arrived outside the village, a man and a woman, none other than Wang Zhao and Zhu Zhuqing.

Looking at the spirit cat girl beside him, and then thinking of himself as the "Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, Li Ming," and then at the scene of the registration ceremony of Shilake Academy not far away, Wang Zhao had a vague sense of déjà vu when he came here with Qian Renxue. His feelings were complicated for a moment before he returned to normal.

A few months ago, Xiaoxue went into seclusion again, and I wonder how she is doing now...

Suddenly, Wang Zhao seemed to notice something, raised an eyebrow, and couldn't help but shift his gaze from the trio who were in the queue to a spot not far away on the other side.

There, a graceful young woman with elegant steps was walking slowly towards them, without any elders accompanying her.

She wore a simple white dress, giving her a clean and tidy appearance. Her long, smooth hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her skin was extremely fair and delicate. In addition, she was even slightly taller than Zhu Zhuqing.

"Ning Rongrong"...

She's here too.

As Wang Zhao pondered, the girl seemed to keenly sense his gaze and immediately turned to look at him, only to see his bamboo hat and veil.

Who is he?

Ning Rongrong frowned slightly and instinctively called out to her mental sea.

"Sister Qingyun?"

"I am here."

"Did you notice that mysterious-looking person? I have a feeling he's dangerous. Could you take a look at him for me...?"

"Ugh, I just woke up and I already have to deal with this little brat~"

As the girl's eyes opened and closed, the depths of her gaze subtly changed.

She is now Ning Qingyun.

At this moment, Wang Zhao looked away.