The group chatted animatedly, soon reaching the dormitory district.
Before them stood an elegant circular complex, a kilometer from the Main Teaching Building.
Compared to the shabby work-study dorms, these were palatial.
As Outer Court students, all seven received private suites.
Inside—not opulent, but impeccably equipped:
- Kitchen
- Bedroom
- Bathroom
- Training room
- Workshop
- Living area.
"Whoa—this is insane!" Tang Wulin gaped.
Xie Xie snorted, arms crossed, feigning worldliness:
"Wulin—stop acting like a country bumpkin!"
Tang Wulin scratched his head, embarrassed: "Well… I've never seen anything like this!"
Xu Xiaoyan surveyed the space, awed: "This beats Donghai Academy's dorms!"
"Indeed," Gu Yue nodded in agreement.
Fang Yang laughed, smoothing tensions:
"Alright, Young Masters Xie, Zhang, and Wang—you're heirs to great houses. Wulin and I? Just commoners."
"Hmm…" Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged glances—guilt flickering.
He wasn't wrong—their privilege was undeniable.
Xie Xie pressed on: "What about Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan?"
Gu Yue shot him a glacial glare: "Shut it."
Her eyes promised pain.
Xu Xiaoyan smiled sweetly: "You wouldn't want to stand guard outside all night… would you?"
Soft words—deadly threat.
Xie Xie clamped his mouth shut.
"It's different," Fang Yang grinned, unfazed. "My stomach's delicate—I prefer soft meals."
"Fang Yang, you—!" Xie Xie sputtered.
WHACK!
Wu Zhangkong rapped Xie Xie's skull—clean, precise.
"OW!" Xie Xie howled, rubbing his head, pleading with Wu Zhangkong. "Teacher Wu—why hit me?!"
"You deserved it," Wu Zhangkong said coldly—though exasperation softened his eyes.
"Xie Xie—don't tease Wulin," Shen Yi chided gently.
Xie Xie realized his blunder, sheepish:
"Wulin—sorry! Didn't mean to hurt your pride…"
Tang Wulin waved it off, grinning: "It's fine—I know you're joking!"
"Xie Xie—you're doomed," Gu Yue smirked, eyes gleaming.
"I'll tell Senior Sister Ouyang Zixin to discipline you."
"Sister Gu Yue—I repent!" Xie Xie groveled, face plastered with fake charm. "Don't tell Senior Sister!"
"Then behave," Gu Yue sniffed, victorious.
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Ouyang Zixin had also entered Shrek's Outer Court.
Fang Yang's Soul-Transformation Pill had evolved her Blue Silver King martial soul into Blue Silver Emperor, skyrocketing her power.
Dean Yu Zhen, leveraging his connections, secured seven Outer Court slots for Class Zero—but Wu Zhangkong insisted they'd earn their place.
So Yu Zhen allocated one slot to Ouyang Zixin (Mu Xi, daughter of Eighth-Tier Saint Craftsman Mu Chen, needed no such help).
Thus, Ouyang Zixin arrived earlier than them.
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"Tomorrow's opening ceremony—no tardiness," Shen Yi instructed warmly, yet firmly.
"Understood, Teacher Shen!" they chorused, excitement bright in their eyes.
"Then, Junior Sister—lets return to Master," Wu Zhangkong said, ice-blue hair stirring.
"Agreed, Senior Brother," Shen Yi nodded.
"Safe travels, Teachers!"
They watched until the two vanished.
Fang Yang entered his suite, shaking his head, amused:
"Shrek's wealth is obscene—this dorm exceeds all expectations."
Bright rooms, pristine furniture, a private training chamber—unthinkable in ordinary academies!
Suddenly—
Xie Xie's head popped over the balcony.
"Wulin—look downstairs! Senior Sister's here for you!"
They rushed to the railing.
Below, Ouyang Zixin stood poised, dressed in a sky-blue gown, hair cascading over her shoulders, ethereal as a painting.
"Senior Sister!" Tang Wulin beamed, sprinting down.
She smiled softly: "Heard you passed the entrance exam—I came to see for myself."
"Mm!" Tang Wulin nodded fiercely, joy radiating. "We're all officially enrolled!"
Ouyang Zixin's eyes warmed: "Congratulations—your results are extraordinary."
Fang Yang's group joined them below.
Ouyang Zixin turned to Fang Yang, gratitude in her gaze:
"Fang Yang—thank you again for the Soul-Transformation Pill."
"No need for thanks, Senior Sister," Fang Yang waved it off. "We're family."
Xie Xie winked exaggeratedly: "Senior Sister—Wulin's been sighing your name day and night!"
"XIE XIE!" Tang Wulin flushed crimson, lunging to tackle him.
Laughter erupted, echoing through the courtyard.
Ouyang Zixin covered her mouth, cheeks tinged pink.
"I'll leave you to rest," she said gently, gaze sweeping over them.
"Opening ceremony tomorrow—sleep early! Shrek's punctuality is strict."
"Safe travels, Senior Sister!" they called as she left.
Afterward, they returned to their rooms—the first night in Shrek Academy.
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