"Cough, cough, cough—alright, I won't ask anymore."
Du Weilan quickly waved his hands.
If these two top-tier talents really ran off to another academy, Dean Yan might just kill him…
Forcing a kindly smile, he said, "Come, let's get you registered."
"Gu Yuena, forty-first rank Soul Ancestor, martial soul… Silver Dragon?!" Du Weilan suddenly looked up, eyes widening.
"Yes." Gu Yuena nodded calmly.
"Mu Qiu'er, forty-first rank Soul Ancestor, martial soul… Golden Dragon?!" Du Weilan struggled to tear his eyes from the second form and glanced at the blonde girl.
She folded her arms, gave a small huff, and that counted as acknowledgment.
He took back his earlier words.
Top-tier martial souls. Forty-first rank. Only twelve years old.
They were already nearly catching up to Su Wen!
This wasn't just "top-tier talent." This was like the Martial Soul Department hitting the jackpot!
And yet…
Are you two sure you don't know each other?
Not even twins or something?
He was even beginning to suspect they might have martial soul fusion potential.
"We really don't know each other!" ×2
Both voices sounded at the same time, clearly having seen through his thoughts.
Even teachers outside peeked curiously into the office.
"Ahem… Do you two have a preferred class?" Du Weilan asked gently.
The girls exchanged a look.
"Which class is Su Wen in?" Mu Qiu'er asked first.
"Uh… Class Two."
"Then I'll go to Class Two!" Mu Qiu'er declared without hesitation.
"I'll go to Class Two as well." Gu Yuena added, flat and calm.
Stamp! Stamp!
Du Weilan couldn't hide the grin on his face as he slapped the red seals onto their application forms…
…
"Achoo!"
Su Wen sneezed.
He glanced around suspiciously.
Someone cursing him behind his back?
"You lucky brat~" an old voice teased inside his spiritual sea.
"Huh?" Su Wen blinked.
He was about to ask when the class bell rang.
Mu Jin walked in right on time—followed by two girls, one with golden hair, one with silver. The blonde lively and bright, the silver-haired one cold and aloof. Their hair colors alone made their personalities pop, and Mu Jin was practically glowing with delight.
"Let me introduce two new students.
Gu Yuena. Mu Qiu'er.
Everyone, give them a warm welcome~"
With Mu Jin smiling at the lectern, the whole class clapped.
Su Wen froze in place.
"What the hell?"
He glanced at the blonde girl—she cheekily winked at him. Rui Beast showing up, he could barely make sense of. But the other one—
Why was Gu Yuena here too?!
Wasn't the Silver Dragon King supposed to be quietly recovering at the bottom of the Lake of Life?
Su Wen was dumbfounded, half-convinced he had grabbed the wrong script.
Wait!
Where was Di Tian?
He darted a look to the side, terrified a black dragon might suddenly appear next—now that would be a joke…
"Alright, since you two are new, everyone should treat them kindly. There are seats in the back, go take those," Mu Jin said cheerfully.
The dismissal bell rang.
Mu Jin left.
"So pretty… and so elegant too~" Xue Ling whispered.
"Yeah, really beautiful," Xie Huanyue agreed.
But the next moment—
"You, fatty. Move."
A pleasant voice, though the words weren't pleasant at all.
Mu Qiu'er stood with hands on her hips, pointing at an empty seat.
"My boss can call me fat, but you can't! Apologize!" Xie Huanyue puffed angrily.
Boom!
A body flew out of Class Two, rolling several times across the ground.
"S-Soul Ancestor?!" Xie Huanyue clutched his stomach, eyes wide.
As the words left his mouth—
The whole class fell silent.
Everyone stared, dumbstruck, at the blonde girl who still held her punching stance. Another Soul Ancestor?!
Was being a twelve-year-old Soul Ancestor worthless these days?
Why did they keep popping up one after another?
Respect instantly filled the room for Mu Qiu'er.
A powerhouse of raw strength—she was on par with Su Wen!
But the next second, that same "cold" Mu Qiu'er was leaning lazily against Su Wen's desk, eyes curved in a playful smile.
"Di Tian didn't stop me. I sneaked out, hehe~"
"Great," Su Wen said flatly, numb.
He was genuinely afraid Di Tian might show up at any moment.
"Hahaha, already scared?" Electrolux chuckled inside his sea of spirit.
"Where's that bravado you had, standing up to Di Tian and Title Douluos earlier?"
"That's different…" Su Wen muttered under his breath.
…
Outside the freshman dorms.
On a bench, Mu En suddenly sat up, staring at the two girls before him in shock.
Mu Qiu'er yawned. "They said we come to you for room keys. Got any, old man?"
"Thank you, Grandpa," Gu Yuena said calmly.
Mu En jolted like he'd been shocked.
His throat worked. "No need… don't call me Grandpa. Call me—cough—just call me Elder Mu."
His hand trembled as he passed over the keys.
Watching the two figures walk away toward the freshman dorms, he stayed stunned for a long time.
…
Seasons turned. Winter to autumn. In a blink, August came.
The first and second terms ended.
The holiday arrived.
The outer court turned quiet, most students returning home. Only a handful stayed behind.
Huo Yuhao was one of them.
Buzz…
With the last engraving of the core formation complete, the entire device glowed faint blue.
"Clap clap clap! Genius!" Fan Yu applauded.
"A true genius! In less than a year, you've advanced to Rank 2 Soul Engineer. Such talent is rare even across the whole department."
"Yes indeed…" He Caitou chuckled nearby.
He glanced at the disciple badge on his chest and unconsciously puffed out his chest.
What he couldn't achieve in the Martial Soul Department, he would reclaim in the Soul Tool Department!
After farewells, they left the test area.
In Yuhao's spiritual sea, Skydream's voice rumbled.
"Let's go, Yuhao. It's time to obtain your second martial soul."
"Mn! Brother Skydream, are we really going to the Extreme North to seek the Ice Empress?" Huo Yuhao hesitated. Truthfully, his resolve had wavered countless times this year. He wanted to grow strong, surpass Su Wen—but the price might be nine deaths for one life. Skydream himself had warned him. If he really died… who would avenge his mother?
"I only offer the choice. The decision is yours," Skydream sighed.
"…Let's at least go to the Extreme North first." Yuhao clenched his fist, then released it.
"Before we leave, I'll visit Teacher Zhou Yi."
…
"You two really want to come with me?"
Su Wen rubbed his temples, looking at the golden and silver-haired beauties before him. Each a peerless beauty—silver-haired girl cold and serene, golden-haired girl lively and radiant.
Standing one on each side of him.
"Mm! The Extreme North is dangerous. With me and Mast—cough, with Nana, we'll be able to speak with the Ice Empress if it comes to that." Mu Qiu'er grinned.
"…Fine." Su Wen nodded helplessly.
"Just stay quiet."
"Yay!" Mu Qiu'er cheered.
"Mn." Gu Yuena nodded.
Su Wen sighed deeply.
Yuhao had already set out for the Extreme North.
He didn't know if that big bug's true target was the Ice Empress, but he had to go. Building a good relationship with her was essential.
And with these two bodyguards along, his safety factor rose significantly.