"Not devoted enough...?"
"Just because there are many girls around him?"
Hearing his words, Ya Li shook her head slightly and smiled at him. It was perfectly normal for outstanding individuals to attract many people—this alone couldn't determine whether someone was unfaithful.
"No."
"It's an intuition."
Yun Ming chuckled softly, shaking his head as a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. This was intuition—the intuition of a powerhouse.
He harbored no ill will toward the young man Na'er fancied, but if that Tang Luochuan turned out to be a playboy who didn't take Na'er seriously...
He would never hand his precious disciple over to someone like that.
"Let's head back. Once he joins the academy, we'll observe him properly."
"Alright."
As they spoke, their figures vanished in an instant, as if they had never been there at all.
Meanwhile, Tang Luochuan and his group had just stepped out of the station when a towering structure came into view—majestic and imposing, shimmering with a faint radiance.
This was the most iconic landmark of Shrek City: the Heavenly Spirit Pagoda, the headquarters of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, founded ten thousand years ago by the Spirit Ice Douluo, Huo Yuhao.
Over the millennia, the Spirit Transfer Pagoda had become one of the most powerful organizations spanning the continent, in no way inferior to the Tang Sect.
"Luochuan, next time there's a chance..."
"Come with me to meet my teacher."
Beside him, Gu Yue watched the young man who was practically glued to Na'er, suppressing the emotions in her heart as she forced a faint smile.
Over the years, though she had indeed managed to bring Luochuan to the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, he had never even met her mentor within the organization—Deputy Pagoda Master Leng Yaozhu.
Now that they were in Shrek City, it was time to visit the Spirit Transfer Pagoda.
"Of course. After we complete the enrollment procedures at Shrek tomorrow, we can go anytime."
Tang Luochuan responded with a smile, agreeing readily.
As Gu Yue had said, even if only to meet her teacher, he ought to pay a visit to the Spirit Transfer Pagoda headquarters.
"Speaking of teachers..."
"Brother Luochuan, my teacher really wants to meet you too."
At this moment, Na'er seemed to recall something, her face breaking into a shy, bashful smile as she spoke.
Because she had mentioned her brother more than once in front of her teacher and his wife, the two had long been curious about him. Now that they were enrolling, it was about time to introduce Luochuan to them.
She wanted them to see just how amazing her Brother Luochuan was!
"You two..."
"Really piling on the pressure for me."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan couldn't help but laugh. Among these three, not a single one was weaker than a rank-98 powerhouse.
And somehow, it all felt like meeting the parents.
"Will you feel pressured, then?"
Gu Yue chuckled softly from the side, teasing.
"No."
Tang Luochuan shook his head lightly, his voice calm.
"Hehe, I thought so."
Na'er giggled in response, blinking her eyes as her mind wandered curiously—would her teacher and his wife like Brother Luochuan?
But that didn't really matter, because...
As long as she liked him, that was enough.
By the side of the trio, Ye Xinglan walked silently, almost without any chance to interject, simply listening quietly as an observer.
She wasn't the only one. Xu Xiaoyan and Mu Xi were the same, quietly following along with the group.
"Boss wouldn't feel any pressure."
At this moment, Xie Xie and the others couldn't hide the smiles on their faces. In this world, there was no one who could make the boss feel pressured…
Such a person hadn't even been born yet!
"But Na'er-jie, where are we staying…"
Xie Xie suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but ask. It didn't seem like they were heading to a hotel.
"My place."
Gu Yue said calmly.
"Gu Yue-jie, you have a home in Shrek City?"
Tang Wulin's eyes sparkled with curiosity. Housing prices in Shrek City were undoubtedly expensive, and besides, they would mostly be staying at the academy…
Had she actually bought a place here?
"It was a gift from my teacher. As you know, I spend my holidays in Shrek City, so having a place to stay is more convenient."
Gu Yue replied with a faint smile.
"I see…"
Hearing this, everyone relaxed. Just as she said, apart from her time at the academy, she seemed to always be at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda headquarters in Shrek City.
"Um…"
"Gu Yue-jie, this is what you call a 'place to stay'?"
Not long after, Tang Luochuan and the others arrived in front of a villa. Xie Xie's expression turned odd as he couldn't help but comment.
No matter how you looked at it, this hardly seemed like just a "place to stay."
"Mhm…"
"It's alright."
Gu Yue remained indifferent.
She then led everyone inside. As they walked in, the others couldn't help but marvel at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda's extravagance.
Truly befitting a gift from the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo—grand indeed.
"Luo Chuan."
"Are you confident about tomorrow's assessment?"
After everyone had settled in the living room, having chosen their rooms, Ye Xinglan finally turned to Tang Luochuan with a smile.
For someone not particularly skilled at making conversation, this was the best question she could come up with.
But clearly, the others couldn't suppress their grins upon hearing it.
"I think it'll be fine."
Tang Luochuan chuckled lightly. It wasn't just confidence—it was practically a sure thing.
"Xinglan, didn't Na'er tell you what Boss's current cultivation level is?"
Mu Xi couldn't help but glance at Ye Xinglan, smiling as she spoke.
"Huh?"
"Na'er didn't mention it to me."
Ye Xinglan shook her head in confusion. She had always focused on training and never asked Na'er about it, so naturally, Na'er hadn't brought it up either.
Seeing the knowing smiles on everyone's faces—especially the lovely grin on Na'er's—she suddenly realized her question might have been unnecessary.
After all, the last time they met, Luo Chuan was already a Soul Venerable. At the very least, he should now be a high-level Soul Ancestor.
"Luo Chuan, what's your current cultivation level?"
Soon, curiosity got the better of her.
"53rd rank—Soul King."
Tang Luochuan wore a faint smile as he spoke slowly.
"Soul King!"
Hearing this, Ye Xinglan was momentarily stunned. Such a cultivation level was exceedingly rare even among second-year students in the outer court, let alone someone who hadn't even entered the first year yet.
"As expected..."
"Luo Chuan is still as monstrously talented as ever."
Ye Xinglan's face carried a trace of emotion as she thought this, her gaze unconsciously drifting toward Gu Yue. She suspected that by now, Gu Yue's strength wasn't far behind Tang Luochuan's.
"May everyone perform beyond their best in tomorrow's assessment."
"From now on, we'll all be part of the same academy."
Ye Xinglan snapped out of her thoughts and said with a smile.
Among the group, apart from Mu Xi—a transfer student who had already become a second-year in the outer court—the others were clearly preparing to take the outer court's entrance assessment.
Of course, she thought that with Luo Chuan and Gu Yue's strength, they could have directly entered the inner court...
But regardless, being in the same academy would certainly make communication much easier than before.
"Everyone should rest early."
At this point, Wu Zhangkong, who had remained silent until now, spoke up slowly. Shrek Academy's assessments were no ordinary matter, and even though his students were all prodigies, they should still approach them with caution.
Except, of course, for Tang Luochuan, Gu Yue, and Tang Wulin.
"Yes, Teacher Wu."
Hearing this, everyone nodded repeatedly before heading off to their respective rooms, leaving only Tang Luochuan, Gu Yue, Na'er, and Ye Xinglan behind.
"Na'er, aren't we leaving yet?"
Ye Xinglan looked toward Na'er with a hint of curiosity. Was she planning to stay here overnight?
"Xinglan, you go ahead."
"I'm... in no hurry to go back tonight. It's fine if I stay here!"
Na'er shook her head with a smile, speaking earnestly.
"Well..."
"Alright then."
Ye Xinglan could only nod in response. After bidding farewell to Tang Luochuan and the others, she headed toward Shrek Academy.
"Na'er?"
Gu Yue, meanwhile, wore a look of confusion. Not in a hurry to go back? So Na'er wanted to stay here with Luo Chuan? But she hadn't mentioned anything about this before!
A sense of unease crept into her heart.
"Gu Yue-jie, you should go back and rest too."
"Luo Chuan-gege, I want to stay with you..."
Na'er first glanced at Gu Yue before turning her gaze toward Tang Luochuan, her face adorned with a sweet smile and her eyes brimming with anticipation.
"Don't even think about it."
Gu Yue's sharp gaze immediately shifted to Na'er, her eyes flashing with wariness as she blurted out almost instinctively.
For her sister Na'er, who shared the same bloodline as her, she naturally didn't harbor much suspicion. Their interactions had always been fine before, but now...
Na'er wanted to sleep with Luo Chuan?
That was absolutely unacceptable!
She hadn't even... Well, it just wasn't allowed!
"Huh?"
"Gu Yue-jie, what's wrong with you..."
Na'er froze in place, her face blank with confusion as she murmured in response.
"Um, Gu Yue-jie, I just wanted to take a walk with Luo Chuan-gege..."
"How about the three of us go together?"
Na'er was clearly startled by her reaction, a thoughtful expression crossing her face before she mused aloud.
"Maybe... Sister Gu Yue wants to come along too!"
"Huh?"
"It's just a walk."
Hearing this, Gu Yue froze momentarily.
"Oh..."
"Then what did you think it was?"
Na'er blinked, wearing a pensive look. So Sister Gu Yue didn't even know they were just going for a walk? If not for a meal or a stroll together...
What else could it possibly be!
"Nothing, nothing..."
"You two go ahead then."
Gu Yue turned her head away, an embarrassed flush coloring her cheeks. So she'd misunderstood after all.
If it was just a walk...
Then let it be a walk.
"Go on, you two. Just..."
"Don't come back too late."
With these words, Gu Yue didn't linger, quickly making her way toward her room.
"Sister Gu Yue is acting strange."
"It feels like..."
"She thought Brother Luo Chuan and I were going to do something."
Watching the scene unfold, Na'er blinked while holding Tang Luochuan's hand, murmuring to herself. She'd probably guessed the reason for the other's agitation, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks. Really now, Sister Gu Yue—she and Brother Luo Chuan were still just children!
"Your Sister Gu Yue..."
"Hasn't she always been like this?"
Beside her, Tang Luochuan watched Gu Yue's retreating figure with an amused shake of his head. That slightly tsundere Silver Dragon King had always been this way.
"Always like this..."
Hearing this, Na'er's face soon took on a contemplative expression before she too shook her head with a smile.
She couldn't remember who'd once said—how could a silly little dragon possibly develop feelings for a human? Who could that person be? So hard to guess.
But~ It definitely couldn't be her aloof, unapproachable Sister Gu Yue, right~
"Yes, always like this."
"Na'er is a very lovely girl, while your Sister Gu Yue... perhaps has a bit more tsundere in her."
Tang Luochuan smiled gently, speaking truthfully.
"Is that so..."
At these words, Na'er happily wrapped her
arms around his, beaming with joy. In Brother Luo Chuan's eyes...
She was a very lovely girl!
"As long as Brother Luo Chuan likes me..."
Na'er murmured with sweet contentment.
"Na'er, what did you say?"
Tang Luochuan lowered his head, gazing at the girl before him with a soft inquiry.
"Nothing at all."
Na'er shook her head with a smile, simply staring deeply at the youth before her. If her world had a sun...
Then surely it would be Brother Luo Chuan.