Just like that, six years had passed since the day of Awakening.
In Soto City...
A boy stood quietly. His long white hair flowed like silk, and his every movement carried an immortal temperament. That was Wu Lan. His gentle smile turned heads wherever he went.
Beside him was a girl with long black hair cascading down her back, lively and elegant, Xiao Wu.
The last was a boy with short, spiked hair and a plain face. He didn't draw much attention, Tang San.
"Brother, why are we traveling with Tang San?" Xiao Wu asked, clearly annoyed.
"Rabbit, it's okay. It was Little San who invited us to the academy, so we're just traveling together," Wu Lan said slowly.
"Is this academy really that powerful?" Xiao Wu finally asked with a suspicious look.
"Xiao Wu, Teacher said that Shrek Academy only accepts monsters. So it should be powerful," Tang San answered while recalling Yu Xiaogang's words.
"I'll go and see. If it's not like you said, I'll beat you into a pulp," Xiao Wu said fiercely, waving her small fist.
"Rabbit, calm down. No matter which academy we go to, it won't matter to us anyway," Wu Lan said softly.
As soon as Xiao Wu heard his voice, she instantly calmed down. "Okay, Brother."
Tang San was angry seeing this. He felt annoyed that Wu Lan kept interfering, stopping Xiao Wu from speaking to him. Seeing this made Wu Lan speechless.
After walking for a while, Xiao Wu stopped in front of a hotel and said, "Brother, I'm tired. Let's rest here."
Wu Lan looked up at the name and sighed.
Rose Hotel, same as the original.
The three of them walked toward the counter.
Tang San stepped forward and asked, "Boss, give us three rooms."
The boy at the desk looked at them. He noticed Wu Lan and Xiao Wu seemed like a couple, so he wanted to help them out.
"Only two rooms are available," the desk boy said. "But don't worry, they're big enough for two people." He winked at Wu Lan while saying this.
Tang San frowned and quickly said, "Brother Wu Lan and I will share one room. Xiao Wu will take the other."
But Xiao Wu immediately replied, "No. Brother and I will stay in one room. You stay alone."
Tang San was stunned and said hurriedly, "Xiao Wu, how can you and Brother Wu Lan stay in the same room?"
Just as he said this, a voice interrupted.
"Wait... that room is mine."
They all turned toward the voice and saw a blond-haired youth with a girl in each arm.
Wu Lan recognized him immediately, the lustful tiger, Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai walked over to the desk boy and asked, "Are you new?"
The boy looked confused. "You are...?"
Dai Mubai slammed his fist on the desk, face filled with arrogance. "Call your manager over!"
Seeing this, Tang San stepped forward and said, "Brother, we were here first."
Dai Mubai turned his head lazily. "So what?"
Xiao Wu got angry and snapped, "Nothing. We just want you to get out."
Dai Mubai's expression turned cold. "Very good. You dare speak to me like that? You're all soul masters, right? I'll give you a chance to make me get out. All three of you, come at once."
Xiao Wu's anger exploded. She was about to charge at Dai Mubai, but Wu Lan stopped her.
"Rabbit, let Little San play. If you go, it'll be bullying the weak."
Xiao Wu froze. She looked at Tang San suspiciously. "Can you beat him?"
Tang San's eyes lit up. This is my chance to impress Xiao Wu. He couldn't afford to lose and said confidently, "Don't worry, Xiao Wu. I'll definitely defeat him."
Xiao Wu nodded, still doubtful.
Tang San walked toward Dai Mubai. Just as they were about to start, the manager arrived, trying to calm the situation. But both refused to stop. Eventually, they agreed, the Dai Mubai would cover any damage.
The battle began.
Tang San and Dai Mubai stared at each other for a second, then both punched at the same time.
The next moment, Tang San was sent flying out of the hotel.
Everyone was stunned.
Dai Mubai stood still in the same spot, confused. Wasn't he confident just now?
The bystanders were also shocked. They were expecting a fierce battle, not one-sided bullying.
Wu Lan was trying hard to suppress his laughter. How weak Tang San has become.
Tang San's face darkened. Defeated in one punch, he couldn't accept it.
I can't lose. He gritted his teeth and secretly pulled out poison needles, throwing them toward Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai saw them, but arrogantly didn't dodge.
The needles pierced his skin, and the spots began to itch intensely.
"What did you do?" Dai Mubai shouted, a bit panicked.
Tang San walked forward with a smile of victory and said, "Poison needles. If you don't remove them, you'll die."
"Despicable!" Dai Mubai growled, full of anger. But fearing for his life, he chose to yield, for now.
He gritted his teeth. "Fine. The room is yours. Take the needles out and give me the antidote."
Tang San turned to Xiao Wu, smiling. "Xiao Wu, how was that?"
Xiao Wu's face turned cold. She shouted, "Tang San, you're shameless!"
Tang San was stunned. He looked at Wu Lan in confusion.
Wu Lan sighed and explained, "Little San, this was a simple dispute over a hotel room. Why would you use poison in a situation like this?"
He paused and then said, "The battle is over. Remove the needles."
Tang San nodded silently and removed the needles, his mind racing with thoughts.
After removing them, Wu Lan said, "I'll heal you."
He pointed at Dai Mubai, and a gentle white light fell over him.
Dai Mubai felt a massive surge of vitality flowing through his body. His injuries started healing at a visible speed.
As Dai Mubai felt better, Wu Lan grew even more excited, a notification had appeared.