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"Hu-ha! Finally, a chance for me to show off my charm. Wulin, come quick and help me take a look. I feel like there's hope for me to get out of being single tonight."
Xie Xie was shouting and hollering in the dressing room, combining his hair into a mature style and changing into a handsome suit.
Tang Wulin, coming from a poor background, said silently, "I don't know how to judge either. It looks good, looks good."
Xie Xie turned back to glance at his good friend, revealing a wicked smile. "I remember you writing a love letter to our Senior Sister back at East Sea Academy and having your Blacksmithing Senior Sister deliver it? Hmm?"
Tang Wulin's face immediately turned bright red, and his eyes shifted uncomfortably toward the door. "Xie Xie, don't talk nonsense. I didn't do anything."
"Really? I don't believe you," Xie Xie stared intently.
Tang Wulin fell silent for a few seconds, then flipped his hand to pull several extremely exquisite formal robes from his storage ring, making Xie Xie's eyes go wide.
"Since you've found out, I won't intend anymore. Let's meet tonight."
Tang Wulin didn't even finish speaking before he slipped away, slamming the door with a bang. He could only hear Xie Xie jumping up and down inside, cursing, "You disloyal bastard!"
Tang San's Divine Sense thought reflectively: Was his son pursuing someone?
He was a bit worse than his old man back in the day.
Similar scenes were happening elsewhere. Le Zhengyu rummaged through his things, selecting the most exquisite outfit.
With the incident in the Angel Family, his relationship with Feng Zaixing was no longer what it used to be, but it didn't stop him from continuing to face life positively. Standing before the mirror, he clicked his tongue in wonder, marveling that he almost wanted to hit himself.
Naer pulled Feng Zaixing into a secret room and opened a cabinet door. Rows of neatly placed designer clothes came into view. She stepped aside and said, "Look! They're all prepared for you!"
Feng Zaixing looked at them for a few moments, his eyelid twitching slightly. He asked, "When were these made? Why wasn't I involved?"
"I know your measurements. I led the design; they'll definitely fit perfectly."
Yu Xin sat gracefully to one side, speaking up with a satisfied gleam in the corner of her eyes.
"That explains it, but since when did you know how to design these?" Yu Xin's sub-profession was Mecha Designer, and she was high-ranked, but Feng Zaixing really didn't know she could design formal wear.
He supposed the principles were more or less the same?
Yu Xin smiled and said, "Don't you know that dressing someone up is a kind of joy for girls? It's common in soul-guided games. But how can a game be as interesting as the real thing? I designed these, and Naer participated in making them!"
Yuanen Yehui silently raised her hand from the side. "I was the registered maintenance person. The principles are very similar to mecha repair."
Feng Zaixing looked at Gu Yue. "And you? What did you do?"
Gu Yue looked out at the sea and said, "I added some small patterns and provided some special Materials."
"Just some? I can sense the aura of Heaven And Earth Treasures on this suit." Feng Zaixing's eyes were full of disbelief. Aside from Yehui, who was a second-generation outer disciple and third-generation inner disciple of the Body Sect and still needed Sect stipends, everyone here was from a wealthy background.
Gu Yue said calmly, "There were many idle Materials at home. My Family is very happy that you can use them."
After wiping out the hidden Sects, not only did the Federal Investigation Bureau gain immensely, but the Star Dou Fierce Beast Group following in the shadows also had significant harvests, all done secretly.
This was a collaboration between Feng Zaixing and the Star Dou Sightseeing Park. Di Tian was cleaning up the tails in the shadows, ensuring that the consecutive raids didn't leak a single word.
Naer took out a formal suit and urged Feng Zaixing to cooperate. "Stop talking about that. Quick, quick, quick, try it on—"
Feng Zaixing smiled wryly. "Can I not try it?"
Yu Xin smiled and shook her head, saying softly, "We've listened to you so many times; can't you listen to us once? Before I met you, I was very familiar with these things. I will never let you look bad."
Yuanen Yehui performed a 'backstab' maneuver, raising her hand. "According to the principle of democratic voting, Teacher, you currently have one vote, and there are four of us here."
Gu Yue silently raised her hand. "Agreed. I also have the vote of the Phoenix Family here."
Feng Zaixing was silent for a moment, then said helplessly, "Then you all go out first, I'll do it myself."
"Okay." The four girls looked at each other, their eyes shifting, and they left in unison.
Feng Zaixing watched the four girls leave, his gaze lingering particularly on the backs of Yuanen Yehui and Naer. He thought secretly, "You'll get what's coming to you after the party. It's time for me, this Acting Sect Master, to fulfill some duties."
While he was busy fiddling around and thinking about the Body Sect's devil training, there was even more gloom on the deck.
Xu Lizhi walked hurriedly through the crowd and found Turbid World, saying with an urgent face, "Elder, I found Sister Xinglan in the crowd."
"Sister Xinglan? What Xinglan—"
Turbid World, who was communicating with the head of the Star Luo Empire delegation, lowered his gaze. Remembering something, his face darkened as he said, "Ye Xinglan? Why are you mentioning her?"
Xu Lizhi lowered his head and said in a low voice, "I haven't seen her for a long time. I miss her very much. If I go to see her, it doesn't count as betraying Shrek, right?"
Turbid World waved his hand impatiently. "Go, go, go. Stop bothering me with this trivial matter. As long as you don't lose yourself, this old man doesn't care who you go to see."
"Thank you, Elder! Thank you, Elder!" How could Xu Lizhi not hear that Turbid World was tacitly allowing him to find his old friend? He was overjoyed.
If it were Silver Moon Douluo, he would have been sent flying for even asking.
Turbid World thought for a moment and cautioned, "Remember to avoid people. The ones the academy sent this time are all old acquaintances."
Four and a half years ago, a generation of the Shrek Inner Academy was wiped out, and no suitable geniuses had filled the gap until now. It just so happened that Yan Ling, Long Yeshen, and others had been relegated to the Outer Academy due to their defeat at Skysea. They luckily survived and became the strongest geniuses under twenty in the Inner Academy.
So this time, the team Turbid World brought happened to be the original crew. These people had long since despaired and didn't dare seek revenge against Feng Zaixing, so they blamed the cause of their defeat on Ye Xinglan.
They believed that if it weren't for Ye Xinglan, that battle would never have happened, and they wouldn't be burdened with lifelong shame!
Xu Lizhi nodded repeatedly. "I know."
With that, he moved his fat body, wearing the iconic Shrek school uniform, and happily went to see Ye Xinglan, whom he hadn't seen in five years.
Turbid World sighed softly. He knew that this time, he was bringing people to give away the positions of the Seven Monsters.
Even though the people of the Star Luo Continent shared the same origin and race, and Monster Academy had become their branch, how could it feel good to give the highest honor to a group of outsiders?
Xu Lizhi was entirely unaware of these worries. He looked left and right in the crowd, finally spotting a graceful figure with cascading golden hair and eyes like stars.
Ye Xinglan hadn't dressed up exquisitely because she wasn't very interested in such things. However, she couldn't withstand the nagging of the fun-seeker Xu Xiaoyan beside her, so she had casually chosen a plain white, capable formal dress that highlighted her tall, straight figure from years of sword practice.
Beside her was the charming and cute Xu Xiaoyan, wearing a sky-blue off-the-shoulder sparkling star dress. The garment was adorned with bright white flecks, and the hem trailed in layers, reflecting the brilliant lights like a starry curtain. She held Ye Xinglan's arm, smiling as she said something.
"Sister Xinglan, let me tell you, I heard the President was caught by the Vice Presidents to change his clothes—"
Xu Lizhi stopped not far in front of Ye Xinglan and called out softly, "Sister Xinglan, are you well?"
The two girls' footsteps abruptly stopped. Xu Xiaoyan's words paused, and she almost asked on the spot, "Fatty, who are you?"
But looking closely, the image of that foodie Fatty from five years ago gradually emerged in her mind, merging with the even fatter young man before her, causing Xu Xiaoyan to remember.
Mainly, Xu Lizhi's image hadn't changed much in five years; he had almost developed in equal proportions of length, width, and height.
Xu Xiaoyan looked at Ye Xinglan, a fun-seeker's smile appearing on her face.
Ye Xinglan was clearly stunned for a moment, saying with some hesitation, "You—you're Lizhi?"
"Yes, I'm Lizhi, the Lizhi who used to follow behind you since we were kids!"
A vigorous fire ignited in Xu Lizhi's eyes. This was great; Sister Xinglan still remembered him!
Over the past few years, he had been cultivating alone at Shrek. No one protected him, and he had few friends, so he missed the bright young girl who used to shield him even more.
He even felt that this longing might have unknowingly turned into another kind of emotion, but with so many terrifying Devil Kings in Bright Capital, how would he dare to approach?
He was even more afraid that meeting her would be useless, as Sister Xinglan couldn't return to Shrek—
There wasn't much emotion in Ye Xinglan's eyes as she nodded slightly. "It seems you're doing quite well. I am doing well too."
Xu Lizhi chuckled foolishly. "That's good, that's good. I was worried Sister Xinglan would be bullied in Bright Capital—I remember you said back at Shrek that you liked a peaceful environment for sword practice the most."
Hearing "Shrek," Ye Xinglan's slender brows furrowed sharply. She said, "There's no need to mention the past. I've long since ceased to be a Shrek student, and I've almost forgotten everything that happened back then."
She was fifteen this year; she was only ten when she was abandoned by Shrek and her Family. Time was heartless.
Her attitude toward Shrek was one of hatred and disgust—hatred for their cold-bloodedness in abandoning her.
Xu Lizhi panicked upon hearing this, becoming flustered. "Sister Xinglan, the academy—I—I've actually missed you all along."
Ye Xinglan waved her hand impatiently. "Thank you, but please don't say anymore. I don't have a single good impression of that academy!"
From entering the new environment of Bright Capital to making friends like Xu Xiaoyan and following Feng Zaixing and Yu Xin to attack hidden Sects and the Tang Sect, Ye Xinglan's mindset had long since shifted. she agreed with the One Heart Society's definition of Shrek: a troublemaker and a semi-traitorous organization.
And now, the two major organizations were completely traitorous ones.
Xu Lizhi became increasingly anxious. Just as he was about to explain, a sharp female voice came from behind him, making his face tremble with fear.
"Little Fatty, who are you talking to?"
Yan Ling caught up, scanned Ye Xinglan, and her thin lips curled into a contemptuous arc. "I wondered who it was; so it's you, the traitor."
Sword Intent immediately erupted in Ye Xinglan's eyes as she said coldly, "Are you here to look for trouble?"
Yan Ling lifted her chin and sneered, "The little girl from back then dares to glare at me now? Have you forgotten the order of seniority after cultivating in Bright Capital for a few years?"
"Correct."
Long Yeshen walked over with large strides, leading four team members, his expression cold and filled with disdain.
The coldness between Ye Xinglan's brows intensified. "The greatest lesson I learned in Bright Capital is to make those old fools who look down on us shut up. If they're not convinced, beat them until they are!"
Xu Xiaoyan didn't want to suffer a loss. Her eyes rolled around, and she quickly spotted the Silver Dragon Duo who looked ready to fight even while walking. She shouted, "Sister Yue, Naer, someone is bullying us!"
"Who dares to be so bold? I'll poke ten transparent holes in him!"
Hearing that someone was looking for trouble, Naer immediately stopped teasing the ice-faced Gu Yue. She used a spatial shift to appear beside Xu Xiaoyan. Upon seeing the opponents' faces, she couldn't help but laugh.
"The defeated opponents from back then? You dare to come and pick a fight? Haha—"
Yan Ling said angrily, "You look down on us!"
Gu Yue appeared beside Ye Xinglan with a spatial shift, pretending to be in deep thought. She said, "We've been professionally trained, unless we can't help it; but you defeated opponents coming to pick a fight—it really is quite funny."
"Yes, haha, for once I share your view—" Naer's smile was radiant.
Long Yeshen said irritably, "Back then we lost to Feng Zaixing, not to you!"
Gu Yue curled her lip and said indifferently, "To the Soul Fighting Stage at any time."
"Hmph, don't cry then." The Shrek group sneered. We can't beat Feng Zaixing, but we can't beat you?
"Haha—"
Naer was still laughing heartily. The Great Silver Dragon had been provoked; would these people die horizontally or vertically? She was really looking forward to it.
Just then, a clear voice rang out in the noisy air.
"What's so funny? It's quite lively here."
Hearing this voice, the Shrek people's bodies trembled in unison.
Precisely at this moment, the bright lights shone. Feng Zaixing, dressed in formal attire with Yu Xin on his left and Yehui on his right, stepped forward under the dazzling lights with a playful smile on his face.
"Oh, you all want revenge? How about we play a bit?"
"No, sorry for the intrusion."
Turbid World appeared in a flash, leading the troublemakers and the reluctant Xu Lizhi away like the wind, not daring to stop for a single second.
If he provoked Feng Zaixing, even he might have to stay here forever.
Accompanied by stunning beauties and appearing under the gaze of thousands as the Shrek people retreated, Feng Zaixing instantly became the focus of the cocktail party. Countless stunned gazes suddenly turned toward him, filled with envy and amazement.