The girl on the right had a figure far beyond her years, with long pink hair cascading down her back. She smiled sweetly at Xu Zihuang, a smile that was so alluring it seemed to seep into her very bones.

"Hello, my name is Cui Yajie, from Class 5 of the freshmen. May I get to know you?"

Although the two girls were not as beautiful as Jiang Nannan, they were on par with Tang Ya; each had their own merits.

Xu Zihuang extended his right hand with a gentle smile and shook hands with the girl's fair hand, without lingering for long.

"Hello, my name is Yu Tianhuang, from Class 9 of the freshmen class."

Cui Yajie blushed slightly. As someone who was obsessed with good looks, this was the first time she had seen a man like Xu Zihuang who so perfectly matched her aesthetic.

Only after Xu Zihuang and the other person left did she look down at her right hand, which had just been touched by Xu Zihuang.

"Hmph." A mocking chuckle reached her ears, causing her to look at her companion with some displeasure, though her pretty face still wore that charming smile.

"Zhu Lu, don't you plan to get to know him?"

"No need. In my heart, no man can compare to Hua Bin." Zhu Lu smiled coldly, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes.

Dai Huabin, it's Dai Huabin again. I'm so tired of hearing it.

Even if Dai Huabin is incredibly talented, what does it have to do with you? What are you so smug about?! Who are you trying to impress with that disdainful attitude?

Cui Yajie cursed inwardly, but on the surface she nodded perfunctorily, indicating that she agreed with Zhu Lu's words.

Compared to most harmonious male dormitories, the relationships in female dormitories are far more complex than they appear on the surface.

Chapter 62 Without those worldly desires

Xu Zihuang and Tuoba Yu continued walking along the lakeside path toward the east gate.

On the way, Tuoba Yu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at Xu Zihuang in an ambiguous way.

"what do you think?"

"What do you mean, how about it?" Xu Zihuang looked at Tuoba Yu with a puzzled expression. Seeing Tuoba Yu's winking and gesturing, his first impression of Tuoba Yu as a cheerful person suddenly collapsed.

That's absolutely disgusting.

“That Cui Yajie,” Tuoba Yu replied quickly.

What are your feelings for her?

"It's only the first time we've met, what could possibly feel like?" Xu Zihuang was speechless, he really couldn't understand the restless mentality of a boy his age.

Others may only glance at you, but you're already thinking of names for your future children.

But it was precisely Xu Zihuang's calmness that made Tuoba Yu suffer even more.

"You're amazing!" After holding it in for a long time, he finally managed to squeeze out those words through gritted teeth.

It's sour! Extremely sour!

In the Douluo Continent, it's common for ordinary people to marry and have children in their teens. Although Tuoba Yu is not yet twelve years old, as a Soul Master, he is often more mature than ordinary people. It's perfectly normal for him to have fantasies about the opposite sex.

But Xu Zihuang's experience was completely different from his. Back then, Xu Zihuang was the only son of the powerful Zihuang King. What kind of beautiful women hadn't he seen?

From childhood to adulthood, no woman has ever made him feel that kind of heart-fluttering feeling.

They have no worldly desires, nor any emotions.

The two walked out of the academy.

As soon as Xu Zihuang stepped outside, he realized that Bei Bei's initial description had been far too conservative. The main street outside the East Gate was even more bustling at night than during the day. Numerous vendors gathered, selling all sorts of things, a dazzling array. Among them, vendors selling various foods were the most numerous. Their cries of vendors filled the air. Clearly, they had all gathered here to do business with the Shrek Academy students.

At this moment, Tuoba Yu also calmed down and led Xu Zihuang toward an open-air shop not far from the edge of the road.

This open-air shop wasn't large, but it was incredibly popular. Most of its customers were students from Shrek Academy, both in their second year and above.

Freshmen like Xu Zihuang and Tuoba Yu, who were not wearing school uniforms, stood out conspicuously among the crowd.

Just as Xu Zihuang was following Tuoba Yu toward the open-air shop, he suddenly turned around as if sensing something.

What came into view was Tang Ya's delicate and pretty face, her tied black ponytail swaying gently with a faint fragrance. At the same time, a slender hand remained frozen in mid-air.

It looked like he was about to pat Xu Zihuang on the shoulder.

Xu Zihuang greeted him with a smile.

"Senior Tang, what a coincidence!"

"Boring," Tang Ya said coquettishly, retracting her raised right hand and putting her hands behind her back.

"Tianhuang, how did you find me? I was clearly trying to conceal my presence and footsteps."

"That only means that Xiaoya's cultivation is not yet up to par." A gentle voice came, and a handsome young man with short blue hair appeared beside Tang Ya without her noticing.

It was Beibei.

Beibei said this, but there was a hint of seriousness in her gaze as she looked at Xu Zihuang.

Even with Tang Ya's cultivation level, he could never react as quickly as Xu Zihuang when using the Tang Sect's special techniques.

"It seems that Tianhuang is even stronger than I imagined."

The layman sees the spectacle, the expert sees the details. He clearly saw Xu Zihuang subconsciously prepare to retaliate.

It is clear that he has a wealth of practical experience.

In contrast, Huo Yuhao, who was recruited into their Tang Sect, was not so satisfactory.

Thinking about this, Beibei couldn't help but feel helpless.

For a Soul Master, there are two main factors that determine their talent: the quality of their Martial Soul and the innate Soul Power at the time of awakening their Martial Soul.

Although Huo Yuhao's martial arts skills are decent, his talent in cultivation is simply too poor. He probably wouldn't even pass the first-year assessment at Shrek Academy.

"Hmph, Beibei, don't forget, I taught you some of the Tang Sect's techniques." Tang Ya was very dissatisfied with Beibei's condescending and judgmental manner.

Bei Bei smiled without saying a word, then turned her gaze to Tuoba Yu, who was standing next to Xu Zihuang.

Out of politeness, Xu Zihuang introduced them to each other.

"Senior Brother Bei, Senior Sister Tang, this is my roommate Tuoba Yu."

"These are Tang Ya, a fourth-year student, and Bei Bei, a senior student."

In front of everyone, Beibei remained as gentle and refined as ever, nodding slightly in acknowledgment.

"Hello, Senior Brother Bei, Senior Sister Tang." Tuoba Yu suddenly became reserved.

Leaving Tang Ya aside, Bei Bei's name is quite well-known throughout the outer academy of Shrek Academy. He possesses the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, the most powerful among beast martial souls, and broke through to level 30 at the age of thirteen. He and Xu Sanshi are known as the twin stars of the outer academy, and he has a very high chance of being admitted to the inner academy.

Getting into the inner academy is the ultimate goal for all students.

However, Xu Zihuang noticed that Tuoba Yu was not only restrained, but also had a complex emotion in his eyes.

Tang Ya glanced at the open-air shop not far away and smiled knowingly.

“I see you were planning to eat at Uncle Chen’s noodle stall. I happen to know Uncle Chen quite well, so I’ll go and say hello and ask him to make room for you as soon as possible.”

After saying that, he hurriedly disappeared into the crowd.

Tang Ya seemed to get along well with everyone. Before long, Old Chen cleared out an empty table for the two of them, and Tang Ya and Bei Bei said goodbye to them and went to buy other food from other vendors.

The wooden table wasn't particularly well-made, but it was very clean and tidy.

Tuoba Yu sat opposite Xu Zihuang, hesitated for a long time, and finally couldn't help but ask Xu Zihuang.

"Yu Tianhuang, are you and Senior Brother Bei very familiar with each other?"

"I ran into Senior Brother Bei when I came to Shrek Academy to register. We haven't known each other for long, but we get along quite well." Xu Zihuang looked at Tuoba Yu thoughtfully.

"I see."

Upon hearing Xu Zihuang's answer, Tuoba Yu couldn't help but breathe a heavy sigh of relief.

As the two were talking, the kind-faced old man Chen brought out two steaming bowls of beef brisket noodles on a tray.

The noodle soup was rich and flavorful, and the beef brisket was plentiful. Each noodle also had two golden-brown fried eggs on top.

Old Chen chuckled and said, "These two fried eggs are a gift for you. The noodles are unlimited, as long as you want."

"Thank you, Uncle Chen."

The fact that Mr. Chen's cooking skills are so good is a testament to his popularity among Shrek Academy students.

The beef brisket was tender and the fat-to-lean ratio was just right, and the freshly pulled noodles were also very chewy.

For Xu Zihuang, who was tired of eating all kinds of top-quality ingredients, it was quite a unique experience.

More importantly, the price is affordable, costing only one Gintama coin per bowl.

The two of them ate with great satisfaction.

When it came time to pay, Tuoba Yu paid for Xu Zihuang's share as well.

Xu Zihuang didn't insist too much; it was just a silver soul coin, he could bring it back next time.

Chapter 63 Mo Xueji and Nanmen Yun'er

After finishing their dinner, the two did not head straight home, but instead continued to stroll among the vendors outside the East Gate.

Both Xu Zihuang and Tuoba Yu were intrigued by the bustling night scene.

However, the two had different tastes, and naturally, the types of goods they were interested in also differed. Coupled with the constant flow of Shrek Academy students, the two were gradually separated by the crowd.

Xu Zihuang frowned and glanced at the direction behind him. Seeing that he did not see Tuoba Yu, he did not pay too much attention.

He took the freshly squeezed juice with a little crushed ice from the stall owner and took a small sip. After placing three copper soul coins on the table, he started walking again.

Prices here are actually much lower than in Moon Pivot City.

This is normal, after all, Shrek City was originally a trade center belonging to the three kingdoms of Douluo Continent.

Not long after they started walking, a refreshing fragrance of Cymbidium orchids wafted over, and Xu Zihuang subconsciously looked toward the source of the fragrance.

It was a shop filled with all sorts of exotic flowers, their vibrant colors adorning the layers of wooden shelves. Several soul-guiding lamps were also lit around, their soft light revealing the translucent roots and leaves of these flowers.

The owner of the flower shop was a senior student wearing a black sixth-grade school uniform. She looked a year or two older than Beibei and Tangya, and the form-fitting uniform accentuated her youthful and delicate figure.

Her long, smooth, black and green hair cascaded down her back, and a faint smile graced her pretty face, giving her a friendly appearance.

"What a handsome junior! Are you also interested in these flowers? Which one do you like? I can give you a discount."

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