The number one girl gently tapped the lotus leaf with her toe. Thanks to the solid ice supporting it underneath, she had ample lift. Her body seemed weightless as she floated out, and just before touching the water's surface, she spun gracefully mid-air. A layer of white soul power surged like a shockwave, pressing against the surface and firmly suspending her above it.
Two yellow, two purple, and three black rings slowly pulsed around her.
She appeared around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with delicate features, a gentle expression, and soft contours that made her instantly approachable.
Without activating any soul skills, she used only her soul power control to hover above the water—something that appeared simple, but in truth demanded extreme precision. This earned her a round of admiration from the male students.
Her name was Hua Yao. She had entered the academy in the same year as Zhang Lexuan, Han Ruoruo, Zhang Weiwei, and Wu Ming. However, due to her low-key nature, her presence in the inner courtyard had always been faint.
"My name is Hua Yao. My martial soul is the Lotus. I'm a Control-type Battle Soul Sage, thirty-one years old. I'm only looking for a gentle partner. He doesn't need to be outstanding—just someone who can appreciate the ordinary and stay with me for life." Her voice was soft and serene, yet left a deep impression. This kind of "go with the flow" mentality was rare among soul masters—especially high-level ones.
"Then, who is your choice?" Zhang Weiwei asked with a smile.
Hua Yao clearly had someone in mind. Her face turned slightly red as she floated toward the boys. Her graceful gaze passed across them and finally settled on a man in his early thirties.
The man was tall and lanky. Though his appearance was ordinary, he exuded a detached, transcendent aura—like a recluse who had retreated from the world. His name was Gufan. Coincidentally, he had also entered in the same year as Hua Yao, and he too was a Soul Sage.
Floating softly, Hua Yao approached Gufan and gave a slight bow, expressing her intent.
The boys cheered jokingly. Gufan seemed slightly surprised, but mostly joyful. A warm smile appeared on his face. Without speaking, he tapped his lotus leaf and floated backward about three meters, gesturing to invite her forward.
Hua Yao didn't hesitate. She lightly landed on his leaf, her cheeks flushed as she nodded at him. Gufan responded with a small nod of his own. Between them, an unspoken understanding flowed—it was obvious they already knew each other well, and this event merely shattered the final barrier between them.
The Sea God Fate Matchmaking Event was, in many ways, a platform for inner courtyard students to express their hearts.
A pink lotus bloomed beneath Gufan's feet. As he landed gracefully, he met Hua Yao's gaze and extended a hand, which she accepted with her own.
Zhang Weiwei couldn't help but smile at the sight of the pair and praised, "Gufan and the Lotus—a match made in heaven!"
"Well done. Senior Hua Yao has set a fine example. Let's hope the other Sea God Fairies also find the ones their hearts long for!" Dai Yueheng laughed. "Next girl, please step up."
The number two girl was still wearing her bamboo hat. As her body moved, a faint golden glow enveloped her. What happened next surprised everyone: she said nothing, didn't remove her veil, and directly flew toward the boys.
Watching this, Zhu Ziyang had already guessed her identity. She must be Wang Dong'er—his nominal Junior Sister.
He sighed inwardly. That poor child—plotted against by Tang San, then dragged into this mess by her own senior. Still, it couldn't be helped. With divine conflict involved, all he could do was ensure she stayed alive. As for her and Huo Yuhao—well, that was up to Huo Yuhao himself.
"This young lady must be new. You seem unfamiliar. Don't you plan to remove your hat and say something?" Zhang Weiwei reminded her.
Wang Dong'er only shook her head in the air and said nothing. Her body remained light as a feather. After ten meters, she tapped the surface lightly and soared again. A hundred meters passed in mere moments.
Then, her soul rings emerged—one yellow, two purple, three black. A total of six rings glowed with distinct configuration. Even within Shrek's inner courtyard, such a combination was rare.
Zhu Ziyang glanced toward Huo Yuhao and noticed only a brief flicker of confusion in his eyes before they returned to normal. He clearly didn't recognize that this veiled girl was Wang Dong. Zhu Ziyang didn't know how to evaluate his Junior Brother—he just felt like the kid was a little slow in certain matters. Was he being influenced by something?
Wang Dong'er flew straight to Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao stood frozen for a few seconds before awkwardly giving up his lotus leaf to the girl, moving to the water's surface himself. Thankfully, his ice control was solid, and he quickly formed an ice platform underfoot, avoiding instant disqualification.
The second girl's choice didn't stop the rest. The third girl followed immediately.
It was Xiao Xiao. Zhu Ziyang couldn't believe how perfectly this lottery lined up. He seriously doubted it was random. Still, she didn't back down just because Wang Dong'er chose Huo Yuhao—clearly Jiang Nannan had given her a thorough pep talk.
Though petite and delicate, Xiao Xiao's presence wowed the crowd. She leapt up, two yellow, two purple, and one black soul ring emerging behind her, and launched straight toward the boys. With her Soul King cultivation, she couldn't cross the lake in a single bound. As she neared the water, a massive cauldron manifested beneath her feet, giving her a second boost—and she landed on the same lotus as Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao looked more confused than ever, though a hint of joy surfaced deep in his heart. He Caitou's gaze dimmed completely. Jiang Nannan, Tang Ya, Xue Weiwei, Beibei, and Xu Sanshi all had different reactions, each deep in thought. As for Wang Dong'er—she didn't react at all, but Zhu Ziyang keenly noticed that when Xiao Xiao landed, Wang Dong'er's qi and blood rippled subtly.
"Well, now things are getting interesting…" Zhu Ziyang chuckled under his breath.
"Oh my, who would've thought we'd get a love triangle this early in round four? I can't wait to see what happens next!" Dai Yueheng said with gleeful mischief. "Number four girl, please!"
The fourth girl was also veiled, but compared to Wang Dong'er's self-assured confidence, this one was much more cautious. She advanced using a soul tool across the lake, then gently lifted her veil to reveal a stunning face.
She looked about seventeen or eighteen, with breathtaking features and a graceful figure. A trace of apology appeared on her delicate face as she said, "I'm Ning Tian. Because I'm an auxiliary-type soul master, I can only rely on a soul tool to stay on the water. I'm a fifty-fourth-ranked Auxiliary Tool Soul King, and my martial soul is the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Zhu Ziyang of course knew who she was—the future heir of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. Her talent nearly rivaled that of the legendary Ning Rongrong from ten thousand years ago. Perhaps, he mused, the only difference between her and Ning Rongrong… was that the former lacked a certain "Third Brother."
As this thought flashed through his mind, Zhu Ziyang's expression turned oddly amused.
"As a support-type soul master, I need a strong arm beside me. So I'll choose someone who can protect me. I believe I can help him reach the peak of the continent." Ning Tian was unaware of Zhu Ziyang's thoughts and spoke earnestly. Then she piloted her soul tool past each male student.
Zhu Ziyang clearly noticed her hesitation when she passed by him. But whatever she thought about, it gave her resolve—she flew right past him and headed straight to Huo Yuhao.
"Huh? That's odd." Zhu Ziyang stroked his chin in confusion. "Am I really less attractive than that brat?"
He didn't notice the smug glint in the eyes of Jiang Nannan, Ma Xiaotao, and the other three girls across from him.
(End of Chapter)
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