"You two..."
"You're acting really weird."
Na'er tilted her head in confusion as she glanced at the two sitting stiffly on the bed. Rubbing her eyes, she didn't dwell on it further.
"I'll go wash up first."
"You two can... play for now."
Waving her hand, Na'er headed toward the bathroom, leaving Tang Luochuan and Gu Yue sitting on the bed, both exhaling deeply in relief.
"Play..."
Hearing Na'er's words, Tang Luochuan couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile. Just as he turned to look at Gu Yue beside him, she rolled her beautiful eyes at him.
"Get up already..."
"The sun's already high."
Gu Yue let out a light hum, her expression cool and indifferent.
"Sun's high, huh..."
"Guess it's time for breakfast."
Tang Luochuan glanced at the overcast weather outside but didn't call her out, merely smiling without a word.
"Right."
Gu Yue replied flatly, though the faint blush at the corners of her eyes betrayed her true feelings.
If Na'er hadn't woken up just now...
What would have happened to Luo Chuan? They say dragons are inherently lustful—would he have lost control?
"Haa..."
Gu Yue took a deep breath, her thoughts drifting far, far away.
"Na'er and Luo Chuan are up, but Wu Lin and Zi Xin are still cultivating..."
"Hm? Gu Yue, you're back too!"
Lang Yue walked toward the dining table with a plate in hand, smiling warmly. However, when her gaze landed on Gu Yue, she paused briefly before her smile widened.
"Auntie, I came back yesterday."
Gu Yue responded softly with a gentle smile.
"Good that you're back."
"I'll make a big meal for lunch. But really, Luo Chuan, you should've told us Gu Yue was here."
Lang Yue chuckled, though her tone carried a hint of reproach as she glanced at Tang Luochuan.
"That's right."
Tang Ziran, who was helping out nearby, chimed in.
"I didn't want to disturb your cultivation."
"You were meditating, after all."
Tang Luochuan shook his head, though the faint smile on his face remained as he sensed the slight improvement in his parents' Martial Soul auras.
Judging by their condition, the absorption of those two Immortal Herbs had gone quite well.
Hmm...
The Qiluo Tulip deserves a reward.
As they chatted, Ouyang Zixin and Tang Wulin emerged from another room, both wearing bright smiles.
Ouyang Zixin's expression was as gentle as ever, while Tang Wulin beside her radiated excitement, practically bouncing with joy.
"Zi Xin, Wu Lin."
"You've been absorbing Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure for so long—you must be hungry. Come eat!"
Spotting them, Lang Yue immediately waved and called out.
"Coming..."
Tang Wulin naturally took Ouyang Zixin's hand, his grin widening as he spoke.
"Oh?"
"Gu Yue-jie is here too."
The two took their seats, their eyes lingering briefly on the figure beside Tang Luochuan's right side in mild surprise. As for who was sitting on his left—of course, it was Na'er.
"Yeah, I haven't been back long."
Gu Yue smiled in response but didn't say much more.
"It seems..."
"Zi Xin's absorption of the Immortal Herb has been quite effective."
At this moment, Lang Yue's gaze turned toward Ouyang Zixin, her eyes lighting up slightly as she spoke.
And it wasn't just her—everyone else's eyes were also fixed on Ouyang Zixin. The sudden leap in her cultivation level was something they all noticed.
"It's also thanks to the Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure that Luo Chuan gave me..."
"I smoothly broke through to level 49."
Ouyang Zixin wore a gentle smile as she spoke frankly.
Compared to the often-lucky Tang Luochuan and Tang Wulin brothers, she was undoubtedly a straightforward person.
As she spoke, her gaze involuntarily drifted toward Tang Wulin. It wasn't just the Immortal Herb that helped—Wu Lin's attentive protection...
...had also been very useful.
"Level 49!"
"Zi Xin isn't far from becoming a Soul King now."
Hearing this, Lang Yue and Tang Ziran also brightened up. A Soul King at fifteen or sixteen years old was already an incredibly strong talent.
Thinking back to their own cultivation levels at that age, they couldn't even compare. And as for competing with Luo Chuan and the others? Their talents couldn't even be described as mere geniuses...
"It's very close now."
"Most importantly, when I join Shrek Academy in seven days, I'll have a lot more confidence."
Ouyang Zixin chuckled and spoke candidly. Her biggest worry before had been whether she could enter Shrek as a transfer student, but now...
There was absolutely no problem!
She had heard from Wu Lin that there was some genius in the second grade named Le Zhengyu—same age as her, but much weaker than she had been before absorbing the Immortal Herb...
Now that her Soul Power had skyrocketed by five levels, she figured she'd be among the rarest talents in the second grade, right?
"Not just confidence for enrollment—your current cultivation level is among the top in the entire second grade."
Tang Luochuan smiled faintly and stated plainly.
At least until he gave the other companions their Immortal Herbs, Ouyang Zixin's position in the second grade wouldn't be something others could challenge.
"Hmm, breaking through to Soul King requires a Soul Spirit. Come find me at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda headquarters—pick any you like."
Seeing that her Luo Chuan had spoken, Gu Yue also spoke up slowly, a faint smile on her lips, though her words were anything but modest.
Since she was Luo Chuan's younger brother's girlfriend, she was family. From now on, she'd enjoy all the best treatment at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda.
"Thank you, Sister Gu Yue."
Ouyang Zixin immediately replied with a bright smile.
"Hey..."
"You should call her sister-in-law."
Tang Wulin tugged at her earnestly, correcting her.
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
Ouyang Zixin smiled gently and responded without hesitation.
Since she was with Wu Lin now, changing how she addressed them was inevitable—and she had no reluctance about it whatsoever.
"..."
Hearing this, Gu Yue didn't say anything more, but the slight upward curve of her lips unmistakably revealed her inner satisfaction.
"Hmm?"
"What about me? What about me?"
At this moment, Na'er at the side blinked eagerly, her voice full of anticipation.
"Of course, you're also sister-in-law."
Ouyang Zixin replied softly.
"Ehehe~"
"Zi Xin, if you run into any trouble at Shrek, just come to me. I'll handle it—and if I can't..."
"I'll just have my teacher physically deal with him and give him a good lesson in Reason."
Na'er said with a playful grin.
In that moment, she eagerly grabbed Tang Luochuan's hand, her face brimming with joy, prompting him to unconsciously ruffle her little head once more.
"Na'er..."
"You're really too easy to please."
Tang Luochuan smiled tenderly, thinking to himself.
"..."
Seven days later.
Shrek Inner Court, Sea God Island.
"Teacher, this is Ouyang Zixin, also a good friend of mine. She previously studied at Donghai City Advanced Academy, is 16 years old, and her current cultivation has already reached level 49..."
"Can she become a transfer student for the second grade?"
Under Tang Wulin's hopeful gaze, Na'er, standing beside Tang Luochuan, looked spiritedly at the teacher before them and spoke.
"Ouyang Zixin..."
Yun Ming stepped around the young girl in front of him, his gaze landing on the even more nervous Tang Wulin behind her. He smiled without saying a word.
He had long heard from that kid Feng Wuyu that Wu Lin already had a girl he fancied. It must be this one before him now.
Level 49 at 16 years old—her talent is truly remarkable, far surpassing even that young master of the Thousand Ancient Family!
"Alright, I understand."
"Go to Dean Cai Yue'er's office today to complete the enrollment procedures, and report to Class 1 of the second grade tomorrow."
Yun Ming gave a slight smile and waved his hand dismissively.
"Thank you, Pavilion Master!"
"Zi Xin, let's go..."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin's eyes sparkled with excitement as he immediately took her hand and ran toward the exit.
"Senior Yun Ming, we'll take our leave now."
Seeing his younger brother's impatience, Tang Luochuan couldn't help but chuckle. After bidding farewell to Yun Ming, he too took Na'er's hand and slowly departed.
"That kid Wu Lin..."
"Why isn't he as reliable as Luo Chuan yet?"
Yun Ming shook his head indifferently, sighing helplessly.
"Qilin Douluo."
"There's no need for such formality between us. Since you've brought someone, there's no need to hide."
Just after Tang Luochuan's group had left, Yun Ming stepped out of the wooden cottage and spoke slowly.
He could sense that before Luo Chuan's group arrived, Qilin Douluo Tong Yu had also intended to bring someone along.
"As expected, I couldn't hide it from you."
At these words, Tong Yu's figure instantly appeared before Yun Ming, his tone indifferent. Behind him stood a golden-haired girl, silent and still.
"And this is...?"
Yun Ming wore a puzzled expression as he asked.
"Cloud Underworld Crown, if your esteemed academy can accept students from my Star Luo City, then what about a transfer student from the Star Luo Continent..."
"Can she be accepted?"
Tong Yu took a deep breath before speaking slowly.
A transfer student from the Star Luo Continent...
I suppose it should be fine.
(End of Chapter)