Staring at Nangong Lingyun's suddenly eager smile,
Tang San's expression immediately turned stiff.
He couldn't shake the feeling that the other's gaze was always a bit… off, as if he were scheming something—and had already succeeded, looking quite smug about it.
Especially that crooked, lopsided smirk.
His lips seemed to form a check mark,
While his eyes carried three parts disdain, three parts cunning, and four parts amused mockery—the kind that could haunt your nightmares.
Tang San braced himself and said:
"Well... graduation is coming up, right?My teacher told me about an academy that's very special.It only accepts monstrous geniuses, not regular students. It's called Shrek.I wanted to... invite you and Xiao Wu to come with me."
"Alright, got it. I'll check it out when the time comes."
Only accepts monsters?
There's a big difference between teaching monsters and being able to teach monsters!
Nangong Lingyun's lips instinctively twitched again—that expression was absolutely classic.
Especially seeing that little squirt looking all confused, completely unaware of what's coming…
He had professional training and usually wouldn't laugh—unless he couldn't help it. Hahaha.
Nangong Lingyun turned to enter the house, and behind him came Tang San's voice:
"By the way, the academy is in Soto City of the Balak Kingdom. Classes start on August 1st."
He didn't turn back, just waved his hand casually and walked straight into the main hall to sit down.
A towering man, 2.3 meters tall, built like a bear, with thick body hair so dense it even peeked out of his collar, practically resembling a giant black bear—
Reacted like a conditioned reflex, thudding to one knee with a deep voice:
"Greetings, Sect Master."
Qin Likui, 35 years old. Martial soul: entire skeletal system. Innate soul power level: 6. Second golden awakening. Rank 71 power and control plus defense-type Battle Soul Saint.
One of the three soul saints to break through during the five years Yuan Tiangang had been collecting body-type soul masters since the founding of Kaiyuan Sect four years ago.
The other two were already Soul Emperors before their second awakening. He was the only one to jump from Soul King to Soul Saint in just four years.
Currently, he is a senior steward of Kaiyuan Sect, vice principal of Kaiyuan Academy, and recently also took over the vital position of Head of the Body-type Department.
Nangong Lingyun smiled faintly and gestured lightly:
"Rise. You're already a strong figure in your own right—no need to be so formal with me day to day."
Qin Likui gave an awkward laugh, not commenting further.
He wasn't stupid. Muscles weren't all he had—he had a sharp mind too.
Even Principal Yuan Tiangang always treated Nangong with extreme deference, observing all ceremonies to perfection.
As a mere Soul Saint, acting all high and mighty would be like lighting a lantern in a toilet—asking for death.
Qin Likui pulled two documents from his storage ring and respectfully handed them over:
"Sect Master, this is the list of those proposed to join Kaiyuan Sect this year. The other one is our enrollment plan."
Yuan Tiangang had been focusing most of his energy on the Kaiyuan Commerce Guild,
Using trade as a cover to build an intelligence network and shadow unit for the future empire, trying to recreate the glory of the Tang Dynasty's Unofficial Agents.
Most academy affairs were handled by the three Soul Saint-level vice principals.
The other two were:Qi Ji'an, 40, martial soul: eyes. Innate soul power level: 5. Second silver awakening. Rank 73 spirit-control Battle Soul Saint.Also serves as Head of the Spirit and Control departments.
Yang Zheng, 42, martial soul: legs (including feet). Innate soul power level: 5. Second silver awakening. Rank 75 power-speed dual-type Battle Soul Saint.Also serves as Head of the Combat and Speed departments.
Thanks to Yuan Tiangang's efforts, plus policies like unconditional free tuition for all commoner students, scholarships and grants for excellent performance—
Kaiyuan Academy had grown rapidly.
The average quality might not yet surpass Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but in terms of scale, it was on par.
With eight departments, five grade levels, and over a thousand students,Their unique Body Martial Soul Second Awakening Method allowed their elites to rival any others.
Six months ago, they'd already begun assembling a team for the Soul Master Tournament two years down the line.
The recently advanced Rank 30 Jerry was their designated healer.
Nangong Lingyun briefly skimmed through the booklets,
Then handed them back, saying:
"Approve all entry applications. As for the enrollment plan—handle it as you see fit."
"Understood."
Qin Likui bowed again before taking his leave.
Beside him, Xiao Wu quickly approached after seeing he was done with business:
"Brother Yun, you're not seriously thinking of joining that Shrek Academy, right?I've never even heard of it—it probably sucks. Let's go to your Kaiyuan Academy instead.Little Ruirui is there too."
**"Relax. We'll definitely head to Heaven Dou City later.When we do, I promise you'll have the time of your life.
As for Shrek...What harm is there in taking a look? Besides,who said going there means I have to enroll?"**
Nangong Lingyun instantly saw through the bunny girl's little scheme.
She'd been stunned by the splendor of Heaven Dou City during their last visit and had been thinking about it ever since.
As he spoke, his palm found its way to Xiao Wu's head, giving her two fuzzy ears a few rough rubs.
Which immediately made the bunny girl blush in shy anger.
Shrek, as a school, might not be much. But the students in it? Delicious. Juicy.Each one had major "sweet spots" just waiting to be mined.
Especially little kitty types like Dai Mubai—a popular character totally out of his depth.Did he really have what it took? No, sir.
As a warm-hearted, kind, and righteous soul, he, Nangong Lingyun, had to step in.
As the two playfully wrestled, Nangong Lingyun's gaze unintentionally wandered to Xiao Wu's already ample figure,
And a thought struck him.
It had been over six years since he recovered memories of his past life.
Not only was the main story about to start, he'd finally mastered his cultivation and matured.
Soul masters had bodies far stronger than ordinary people—Years of absorbing natural energy meant even support-types could walk on walls effortlessly.
And many genius soul masters matured early—their bodies would stabilize by age 11 or 12.
Maybe it was because of some wicked thoughts,
But Nangong Lingyun suddenly felt his throat dry up, and the scent at the tip of his nose seemed unusually enticing.
He leaned back into the chair, thinking:
"Ma Hongjun was already a brothel regular by age six. I'm twelve—don't tell me I'm still meant to be a monk?"
Then, licking the corner of his lips, his expression turned mischievous:
"Rabbit, remember what I told you when I gave you that cultivation technique?"
The Longevity Art came as a pair with another book, and The Sutra of Pure Women was all about the Tao of Yin and Yang.
He hadn't hidden that from Xiao Wu when he taught it to her.
Legend had it that the Yellow Emperor used these very techniques to challenge three thousand, leaving behind the legendary Inner Canon before flying off on a dragon to ascend beyond the void.
He didn't care much about challenging three thousand.
But riding a dragon to ascend? Now that was cool.
As soon as Nangong Lingyun said this, the bunny girl froze, her expression turning rigid—
Her cheeks flushed bright red, the color quickly spreading to her ears and neck.
"What... what did you say?"
Before the last word was out, she shot out the door like a whoosh.
Nangong Lingyun laughed sinisterly and chased after her with big strides:
"Little beauty, don't run. Keh keh keh—if I catch you, you're in big trouble!"
(End of Chapter)