The newly formed bone arm rose slightly, carrying a mountain-crushing momentum as it hovered beside Su Yu.
The entire skeleton's aura grew even more ferocious than before, with swirling blood-colored halos faintly revealing an overwhelming, domineering presence.
"What is this thing!"
Zhao Wuji's pupils contracted once more, feeling an indescribable pressure washing over him.
"This... this thing can evolve?" Li Yusong exclaimed in shock from the sidelines, his fingers trembling slightly.
Flender also wiped the smile from his face, his expression turning extremely grave.
Su Yu didn't respond, merely controlling the blood-colored bone arm as it slowly rose, its five skeletal fingers suddenly clenching into a bone fist.
"Whoosh—"
With a sharp whistle that tore through the air, the bone arm shot forward, a blood-colored afterimage cutting through the atmosphere as it smashed toward Zhao Wuji!
"Boom!"
With a tremendous crash, Zhao Wuji didn't even have time to assume a complete defensive posture before being sent flying by this punch.
Zhao Wuji flew backward like a kite with its string cut, tracing a parabolic arc through the air before crashing to the ground, tumbling five times before staggering to a stop.
"Old Zhao!" Li Yusong cried out in alarm, immediately rushing forward to help him up.
But Zhao Wuji waved him off, sitting up and wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. His gaze toward Su Yu held no anger, only admiration:
"Well... well done, kid. I've lost completely."
Su Yu slowly dispersed the Susanoo, the ferocious blood-colored skeleton fading away until it finally vanished into the air:
"Teacher Zhao, I struck too hard earlier. My apologies."
Zhao Wuji grinned, revealing two rows of blood-stained teeth:
"No matter, no matter. My skills are inferior, so I deserved that beating." He struggled to his feet.
Flender and Li Yusong approached, and Su Yu looked at Flender as he spoke:
"Dean Flender, may I join Shrek Academy now?"
Flender broke into a wide smile, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothing out as he patted Su Yu's shoulder:
"Of course! With your level of strength at this age, you must have your own unique cultivation methods. For Shrek to have a teacher like you is beyond what we could hope for!"
Then he changed his tone, rubbing his hands together somewhat awkwardly, his voice carrying a hint of embarrassment:
"However... our academy's salary probably won't meet your expectations. As you can see, this rundown courtyard doesn't leave us with much extra money."
Hearing this, Su Yu smiled frankly: "It's fine, Dean Flender. I don't have high requirements regarding salary. Just pay what you think is appropriate - I don't care about these things."
"Good kid, quite straightforward!" Flender's eyes lit up as he laughed heartily.
"Then I'll gladly accept! Welcome to Shrek Academy. From today onward, you're a teacher at our Shrek!"
Seeing that he could save money once again, Flender happily led Su Yu to the teachers' dormitory.
It had to be said that Flender was truly frugal - the dormitory was just the village's original wooden houses, without even any renovations.
"Ahem! The academy's funds are limited! This is the best we can do for dormitories!"
When Su Yu didn't respond, Flender scratched his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed!
The young man wasn't even asking for a salary, and here he was giving him such shabby accommodations!
Ah! He, Flender, really was inhuman!
"Dean, it's fine. Since everything's okay, I'll head inside now!"
"Ah! Alright, alright!"
Seeing Su Yu enter, Flender quickly led Zhao Wuji and the others away from the area.
Su Yu stepped into the wooden cabin and glanced around, thinking it wasn't as good as what he could create with Wood Release. Just then, the door was knocked from outside.
"Brother Husband! We're here!"
"Brother! Rongrong and I came to find you!"
Ning Rongrong and Xue Na's clear voices sounded from outside the door. Su Yu smiled and walked over to open it.
"Brother Husband! I wanted to see how your place is!"
Ning Rongrong was the first to peek inside, her large eyes curiously scanning the room.
"Brother, I came to see too!" Xue Na followed behind, her small face full of anticipation.
Without another word, the two pulled Su Yu into the wooden cabin. After looking around, their faces showed slight disappointment.
They had initially thought the teacher's dorm would be better than theirs, but it turned out to be simply furnished, almost the same as where they lived.
Suddenly, Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up as if she'd thought of a brilliant idea. She pulled Su Yu to sit on the edge of the bed, shaking his arm coquettishly.
"Brother Husband, don't you know that skill that can build a house instantly? Like magic!"
"Can you make a beautiful villa for Rongrong? One with a garden and a swing!"
Xue Na nodded vigorously beside her, her small face full of yearning.
"Brother, Xue Na wants one too! The kind with lots of rooms so we can live together with Sister Rongrong!"
Seeing their hopeful expressions, Su Yu couldn't help but laugh. He gently tapped Ning Rongrong's nose.
"It's not magic, just a small technique. Since you want one, I'll build it!"
Su Yu led them outside and found a relatively spacious empty spot nearby.
"Here will do." He crouched down, placing his hands gently on the ground, and said solemnly, "Wood Release: Multiple Pillars House Technique!"
As the words left his mouth, Soul Power from Su Yu's body continuously flowed into the soil beneath his feet.
Ning Rongrong and Xue Na felt the ground tremble slightly.
Then, countless emerald green branches burst from the earth, as if given life, rapidly intertwining, weaving, and growing.
Thick tree trunks rose from the ground, forming the beams and pillars of the house.
Slender branches crisscrossed into window frames, while layers of green leaves transformed into wooden roof tiles.
Vines climbed up the pillars, blooming with delicate white flowers, filling the air with a faint, fresh fragrance.
In mere moments, a rustic farmhouse courtyard appeared on the empty land.
The front was enclosed by a wooden fence, with six rooms neatly arranged inside.
Bunches of dried wild fruits hung under the eaves, and clusters of tender green grass even sprouted at the corners of the walls, creating a vibrant scene.
"Wow!"
Ning Rongrong and Xue Na stared wide-eyed, exclaiming in unison.
Ning Rongrong quickly ran to the courtyard gate, touching the smooth wooden pillars before turning to Su Yu with sparkling eyes.
"Brother Husband, this is amazing! It's even prettier than I imagined!"
Xue Na also ran into the courtyard, standing on her toes to reach the wild fruits under the eaves, her face filled with joy.
"From now on, we can live here!"
Su Yu stood up, brushing the dirt from his hands. Watching the two little girls bounce with excitement, a gentle smile lifted the corners of his mouth.
"I'm glad you like it. There are six rooms—go pick one you like."
"Mm-hmm! We will!"
The two nodded vigorously, holding hands as they walked into the small courtyard before them.
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