Chapter 55 Shy Wang Dong.
He figured if he told Huo Yutong and the others about his move to the inner courtyard, they would be incredibly surprised.
Suddenly becoming a core disciple of the inner courtyard was something few wouldn't be surprised about.
Perhaps Huo Yutong and the others would be reluctant to part with him, or perhaps their reaction wouldn't be too strong, since they had only known each other for a short time.
He imagined how surprised his sisters would be to find he had already entered the inner courtyard.
[Ding! Huo Yutong has taken the Soul Ascension Pill, her soul power has increased, and sharing has begun…]
[Ding! Congratulations on your soul power increase.]
Deng Mu sensed his cultivation level; he was already level 35, still far from level 36, and wouldn't reach it anytime soon.
He remembered that Tang San and the others' cultivation speed slowed down after reaching the Soul Venerable level, but after taking the Immortal Herb, their levels increased significantly, and their talents were also changed.
The Immortal Herb was the strongest cheat code in Douluo Continent, capable of defying fate.
Unconsciously, Deng Mu arrived at the door of his dormitory, opened it, and went inside.
"Wang..."
Deng Mu was dumbfounded as soon as he entered. He saw a sea of white...
He had told Wang Dong before that if she wanted to shower in the dorm, she could shower in the dorm after dinner, and he would wander around outside.
Wang Dong was a girl, so there was no way she would go to the boys' public shower room.
As for the girls' shower room?
That was even more impossible. She was a boy now, and everyone knew what would happen if a boy went into the girls' shower room.
"Ah—"
Only then did Wang Dong notice Deng Mu, who had returned sometime earlier.
Wang Dong's face instantly turned red, and her terrified scream broke the silence of the room. She frantically grabbed a towel and wrapped it tightly around her body, her eyes reddening with shame and indignation. "Deng Mu, when did you come back?"
Hearing Wang Dong's voice, Deng Mu finally came to his senses and said as he backed away, "I'm sorry, Wang Dong, I didn't know you were showering in the dorm."
After speaking, he stepped outside and closed the dormitory door.
Although Shrek Academy was known for its stinginess, the dormitory's soundproofing was quite good, and it didn't attract the attention of other dormitories.
After a while, Wang Dong's voice, slightly calm but still tinged with anger, came from inside: "Alright, come in."
Deng Mu cautiously pushed open the door and went in. He saw Wang Dong looking at him with her arms crossed, but her face was incredibly red, like a ripe apple.
Looking at Wang Dong, Deng Mu scratched his head and said, "Wang Dong, I really didn't mean to. I didn't know you were taking a shower."
Wang Dong bit her lower lip, her cheeks burning, and scolded, "You, you need to be more careful! I'm so embarrassed. Luckily, no one else saw."
She felt both ashamed and angry. She knew that she couldn't entirely blame Deng Mu, after all, they had made an agreement, and she had been negligent in not paying attention to the sounds outside.
However, the thought of her body being seen made her very embarrassed. Although she liked Deng Mu, she sighed inwardly, thinking that she should learn from this experience and be more careful in the future.
Wang Dong thought for a moment and chose to change the subject: "By the way, Deng Mu, where did you go?"
After she woke up, she found that Deng Mu was missing and thought something had happened to him, which worried her terribly. She was relieved to learn from Huo Yutong that Deng Mu had left with an old man.
Deng Mu scratched his head and replied, "I just came from the Dean. He told me some things and brought some big news. I was in a hurry to get back to the dorm and wanted to share it with you as soon as possible, but I didn't expect to run into this embarrassing situation."
Wang Dong raised an eyebrow, her blush fading slightly, her curiosity growing stronger: "What big news? Don't keep me in suspense, tell me quickly."
Deng Mu cleared his throat and said, "The Dean has decided to make me a core disciple of the Inner Academy. I can't say the specific reason. Now I'm back to pack my things and go to the Inner Academy."
Upon learning that Deng Mu had become a core disciple of the Inner Academy, Wang Dong felt both happy and disappointed. She had met someone she liked, but they had to part ways after only a short time together.
A smile tugged at the corner of Wang Dong's mouth, her eyes filled with complex emotions, including joy for Deng Mu and the bitterness of parting. "Oh my, you kid, you've hit the jackpot! A core disciple of the Inner Academy, what a rare thing! You'll definitely have a bright future ahead of you!"
As she spoke, she raised her hand and lightly punched Deng Mu's shoulder.
But as soon as she finished speaking, she lowered her eyes slightly, a sense of melancholy rising in her heart. She thought to herself that she had just felt a connection with Deng Mu and had developed different feelings for him, and now they were about to part ways, and it would be difficult to see each other again.
Wang Dong bit her lower lip lightly, paused for a moment, and then raised her face. "Hmph, but when you go to the inner courtyard, you mustn't forget our friendship as roommates. If you have any good resources or interesting things, you have to tell me right away."
Deng Mu nodded with a smile. "Wang Dong, don't worry, how could I forget! I remember our friendship. I'll come back to see you when I have the chance. If I can find any good items to help with cultivation in the inner courtyard, I'll try to bring them back for you."
Hearing Deng Mu's words, Wang Dong's face gradually turned red again.
Wang Dong quickly turned her head away, raised her hand to touch her burning cheeks, her heart pounding like a deer. She scolded him, "Hmph, stop being so glib. Take care of yourself first. The competition in the inner courtyard will definitely be fierce. Don't get outdone when you get there."
Although her words were firm, her eyes were full of concern.
Deng Mu looked at Wang Dong's expression and asked, "Wang Dong, are you reluctant to see me leave?"
Wang Dong's heart skipped a beat, and her face flushed even more. She stubbornly replied, "Hmph, who's reluctant to see you leave? Don't be so conceited. I'm just... just worried that you'll get bullied in the inner courtyard and come back crying. Don't embarrass our dorm."
But though she said that, she secretly admitted that she was indeed reluctant to part. They had only just begun to develop a special connection, and now they had to separate. The dorm would feel truly empty without him.
Seeing this, Deng Mu knew Wang Dong wasn't being sincere. After thinking for a moment, he said, "How about this, I won't go to the inner courtyard today. I'll stay with you tonight, and I'll go tomorrow." Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Wang Dong's eyes, but he quickly concealed it, letting out a soft snort, "Hmph, who cares if you stay a day later for me? Go whenever you want, just don't blame me if the dean gets angry."
A sweet feeling welled up inside him, wondering if his willingness to stay an extra night meant he cared about him a little.
Deng Mu, seeing Wang Dong's barely concealed emotions, found it incredibly endearing and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll explain everything to the dean. He won't blame you. Besides, even if something does happen, I'll take responsibility."
Though he remained defiant, the slight upturn of his lips was impossible to suppress.
Hearing Deng Mu's words, Wang Dong felt a warmth in her heart, but she still wouldn't let it go, "Hmph, at least you have a conscience, but you have to keep your word. If anything happens, you'll have to take full responsibility, don't try to renege on your promise later."
As she spoke, she lowered her eyes slightly, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, secretly thinking, "He said that, so he must care about me quite a bit."
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