Looking at Huo Yuhao, who was close at hand, Wang Dong could even feel the other's breath. That warm breath brushed against his face, carrying an indescribable ambiguity that caused his heartbeat to suddenly accelerate. The tips of his ears turned even redder, the crimson spreading down to his neck, and even his fair collarbones were stained with a faint layer of pink.
He took two steps back, putting some distance between himself and Huo Yuhao. The movement was somewhat flustered, his steps slightly stumbling, as if he would be overtaken by some flood or fierce beast if he were a step slower.
Wang Dong had to admit that after being in contact with Huo Yuhao for so long, he was indeed attracted to him. This youth, who looked delicate and handsome, possessed a charm that was impossible to resist.
Furthermore, if a male and female Spirit Master possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, they generally ended up together in the end. Looking at the love letters Huo Yuhao had received, Wang Dong was indeed jealous. But since he was currently presenting himself as a boy, he naturally couldn't admit it.
"Hmph!" Wang Dong snorted. He looked at Huo Yuhao, a flash of complex emotion crossing his large pinkish-blue eyes. "I'm not jealous."
He then quickly changed the subject: "Since you don't like them, then just reject them directly. Don't accept these love letters."
Wang Dong knew that although Huo Yuhao had accepted many love letters, he had never contacted any of those girls.
He took those letters but never opened them, and he never responded to those feelings, which set his heart slightly at ease.
Seeing the expression on Wang Dong's face, a smile curled at the corners of Huo Yuhao's mouth.
His voice was neither fast nor slow, carrying a hint of seriousness: "They came with good intentions; it would be too heartless to reject them directly."
"If I don't reply, they will naturally understand my meaning. I think it's better to let things take their natural course like this."
Wang Dong glanced at Huo Yuhao, curled his lip, and snorted: "You sure know how to be tender towards the fair sex."
Huo Yuhao smiled: "Who told me to be such a kind person?"
He knew Wang Dong had come specifically to find him, likely because he had something to discuss. Given Wang Dong's personality, if there were nothing the matter, he wouldn't have come over specifically to be sarcastic.
So he then asked: "You came to find me, is there something up?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Dong's expression turned serious, a rare look of gravity appearing on that exquisite face.
She looked at Huo Yuhao, a flicker of anticipation in her large pinkish-blue eyes as she said: "In two days, I'm going to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain a spirit ring. Do you want to come along?"
"You're finally going to have a Breakthrough. I thought you'd wait until the holidays." Huo Yuhao remarked with emotion.
Wang Dong's Spirit Power had reached Level 40 two months ago, but he had never gone to obtain a spirit ring. According to Shrek Academy's theories, this period of settling was not a waste. By accumulating more before the Breakthrough, one's Spirit Power might directly jump up a level after obtaining the spirit ring.
Huo Yuhao nodded without the slightest hesitation: "Alright, just call for me on the day you go."
Hearing this, Wang Dong's face brightened even more. In those large pinkish-blue eyes, anticipation turned into joy, and joy turned into elation.
Her voice was light and crisp as she said: "Then it's a deal."
Wang Dong left with a smile, but after only a few steps, she suddenly stopped. She turned around and looked at Huo Yuhao again. In those beautiful pinkish-blue eyes, a flash of craftiness and a hint of shyness flickered.
She raised her voice slightly, though with a touch of forced casualness: "Since there's no one you like among the female Students in the academy, then during the holidays, I'll introduce my older sister to you."
Looking into Wang Dong's beautiful pinkish-blue eyes, Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow.
He then said: "Sure, based on your looks, your twin sister must be a great beauty."
Hearing this, Wang Dong's face couldn't help but redden a bit more. At the same time, a burst of happiness welled up in her heart.
"Don't worry, she won't disappoint you." After leaving these words, Wang Dong turned and left once more.
Watching his light steps and slightly raised shoulders, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but smile.
He thought to himself, "What older sister? It's more likely that the real Wang Dong is about to 'reveal her true form'!"
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The morning sunlight spilled onto the earth, enveloping the entire Shrek Academy in a layer of gentle warmth. Golden light poured down from the east, casting mottled shadows on the walls of the teaching buildings. It had rained lightly last night, and today the air was fresh and cool, carrying the scent of earth and green grass, which invigorated the spirit.
After Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong finished breakfast, they followed the academy's main road all the way to the academy's East Gate.
Two days ago, the two had agreed to go to the Star Dou Great Forest together for Wang Dong to obtain a spirit ring; today was the day of departure.
The two stopped when they reached the city gate, waiting for the academy teacher to appear.
When Shrek Students went hunting for souls, they were always accompanied by an academy teacher.
Not long after, a figure appeared in their line of sight. He was tall, with a stalwart figure outlined by a set of grey martial attire. Long white hair was draped behind his head, fluttering slightly in the morning breeze. His steps were steady, and he soon arrived in front of Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.
Meeting the other's pair of earthy-yellow eyes, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but frown.
"Elder Xuan, why is it you?" Huo Yuhao's voice carried a hint of surprise.
If only Wang Dong were hunting for a soul today, the academy might have sent a Spirit Douluo or an ordinary Titled Douluo teacher as a guard. After all, Wang Dong only needed a fourth spirit ring now and didn't need to go deep into the dangerous areas of the Star Dou Great Forest. For such a mission, a Spirit Douluo was more than enough.
But because this time involved Huo Yuhao, the academy's "darling," the protection measures were directly raised to the top level. Huo Yuhao was now the academy's treasure, the future hope of Shrek Academy.
Nothing could happen to him—not even the slightest mishap. Therefore, the academy had to send the strongest person to protect him and ensure that nothing went wrong. Previously, Yan Shaozhe had suggested having Xuan Zi as the guard, but Huo Yuhao had directly rejected it.
The reason he gave was that although Elder Xuan's cultivation was high, such a major blunder had occurred the last time he led a team on a monitoring mission that he couldn't trust him. This reason was perfectly reasonable, and Yan Shaozhe could not refute it. At the time, Yan Shaozhe had agreed readily, saying he would switch to a different teacher for the accompaniment.
He had originally thought another teacher would accompany them today, but unexpectedly, Xuan Zi had come anyway!
Thus, Huo Yuhao's frown deepened. Looking at this white-haired old man before him, a surge of indescribable complex emotions rose in his heart.
After experiencing the previous "Death God Messenger" incident, Xuan Zi seemed to have "turned over a new leaf."
Since then, he no longer carried a chicken leg and a wine flask all day; his clothes were clean, and his hair was combed. He was no longer as slovenly as before and truly possessed the bearing of an academy Elder.
But with the previous lesson in mind, Huo Yuhao faced this academy Elder with such an expression.
Seeing Huo Yuhao's expression, Xuan Zi did not get angry. A flash of complexity crossed those earthy-yellow eyes. He opened his mouth as if to say something, then swallowed it back.
If Huo Yuhao hadn't turned the tide in the competition, and if Shrek had truly lost the number one position it had held for thousands of years, then he would have truly been the sinner of Shrek Academy.
So, when facing this Student who had helped "clean up his mess," Xuan Zi couldn't put on the air of an academy Elder.
Just as he was about to say something, another figure quickly dashed out from the academy gate.
She had a tall and straight posture, appearing to be around fifty years old, but her appearance was extremely well-maintained, showing no signs of old age. Her long black hair was neatly coiled behind her head, meticulous, revealing a smooth forehead and a slender neck. Her eyes were as sharp as knives, and her face was as cold as frost. Her entire being radiated the authority of one who had long held a high position, giving off a heroic and formidable impression.
"Dean Xian? Why are you here?" Wang Dong cried out, her voice full of surprise.
Because the newcomer was none other than the Dean of Shrek Academy's Soul Tool Department, Xian Liner!
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