Chapter 4 Talent, an Endless Flow of Energy
On the way to the cafeteria.
The group of work-study students from Dormitory 7 walked in a grand procession.
The situation is somewhat complicated.
Tang San hung at the very back, staring darkly at Ye Liuyun, who was walking at the very front.
He remembered the humiliation of the past two days.
They have already found a way to die.
Xiao Wu walked to the side, her pink eyes darting around, her gaze always intentionally or unintentionally glancing at Ye Liuyun.
Just how strong was this guy before he transformed? He hid his aura so well.
If she hadn't already known that the other party was also a soul beast in human form, and hadn't been observing him specifically, she would have almost been unable to sense that the other party was a soul beast.
However, the carefree Xiao Wu didn't take it seriously.
Thinking to herself, since they are all soul beasts, and Da Ming is a Sky Blue Bull Python and Er Ming is a Titan Giant Ape, this guy will be called "San Ming" from now on.
Once I subdue him and bring him back to the Star Dou Forest, we'll team up and take down Spirit Hall!
Wang Sheng and the other children instinctively surrounded Ye Liuyun, even deliberately lagging behind by half a step.
Children's intuition is often the most acute.
Although Tang San and Xiao Wu displayed remarkable strength, they felt an indescribable sense of reliability from Ye Liuyun.
It's a composure and calmness that comes with the passage of time; in a child's eyes, this feeling is called maturity.
However.
The moment everyone stepped into the cafeteria, the rich aroma of food wafted towards them.
That "leader's" persona has collapsed.
Ye Liuyun stopped in his tracks.
His eyes, which were originally calm and seemingly insightful about the vicissitudes of life, suddenly flashed with an almost beast-like green light the moment he smelled the braised pork.
That was hunger.
That was a longing that came from the depths of the soul.
Meal...
Real food...
From the moment he was reincarnated as a Blue Silver Grass.
He could only drink dew and bask in the sun every day, like a vegetable, his roots stuck in the soil, surviving by photosynthesis and absorbing nutrients.
Those days were like a person lying in a hospital for decades, receiving glucose drips every day, their mouth so bland they could hatch birds.
As someone who was once human, a foodie with normal taste buds, who knows how he has survived all these years?
Ye Liuyun's Adam's apple bobbed, and his eyes even turned slightly red.
He wanted to cry.
At this moment, all talk of becoming a god, all scheming, seems so pale and powerless in the face of steaming white rice.
"Boss... what's wrong?"
Wang Sheng was startled when he saw Ye Liuyun trembling all over with a fanatical look in his eyes.
Where did that aloof and handsome guy go?
Why does it look like a starving ghost reincarnated?
"No...it's nothing."
Ye Liuyun took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart, and trying his best to maintain the last bit of dignity.
He stepped toward the window, ready to order, but then froze in his tracks.
An extremely awkward and fatal problem was placed before him.
Money.
He was a Blue Silver Grass who, after reincarnating, cultivated diligently without interacting with humans or soul beasts.
And because he was trying to escape a heavenly tribulation, he hastily transformed into human form.
He possesses a soul approaching godhood, terrifying cultivation talent, and even an origin that makes titled Douluo envious.
There are even many rare and precious treasures.
But he didn't have much human currency.
Ye Liuyun stood in front of the serving window, looking at the braised pork inside, his face turning pale and then red.
"Why aren't you buying anything?" Xiao Wu leaned closer and asked curiously.
Ye Liuyun was silent for a moment, then squeezed out two words through gritted teeth:
"I have no money."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Seeing your imposing manner just now, I thought you were going to book the entire cafeteria!
Wang Sheng was stunned for a moment, then patted his chest heartily:
"Hey! It's no big deal! We work-study students may be poor, but we can still afford to eat! This meal is on me!"
Ye Liuyun turned his head and looked at Wang Sheng's face, which was not handsome and even somewhat simple-minded.
In that instant, Wang Sheng's status in his heart rose dramatically.
What a kind person.
This is what a roommate should be like.
"Thank you." Ye Liuyun nodded solemnly.
However, at that moment...
Several students dressed in senior uniforms came down the stairs on the second floor.
The tall boy at the head of the group looked down at the group of work-study students wearing patched clothes and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.
"Hey, isn't this Wang Sheng and his gang of penniless bastards?"
"What? Are you going to eat leftovers again?"
"It's really unappetizing, a bunch of country bumpkins."
A harsh, mocking voice rang out, and Wang Sheng and the others' faces instantly turned ugly. They lowered their heads, clearly used to being bullied.
Tang San stood aside, observing coldly.
He remembered clearly that Wang Sheng had previously mocked his teacher, Yu Xiaogang.
Those who insult others will always be insulted in return.
Since you look down on the master, you deserve to be humiliated.
Why should I help you?
Tang San sneered inwardly, even feeling a bit smug.
Xiao Wu was still figuring out how to recruit Ye Liuyun as her subordinate and had no time to concern herself with these other matters.
Seeing that Tang San and Xiao Wu, the most powerful fighters in the Seventh Dormitory, remained unmoved, Wang Sheng felt a pang of sorrow.
Is this reality?
He gave a wry smile, tugged at Ye Liuyun's sleeve, and whispered.
"Let's go eat in that corner over there and ignore them."
The other work-study students also remained silent, accustomed to swallowing their anger.
"Don't worry, order whatever you want to eat, it's on me this time!" Wang Sheng reassured him, trying to cheer him up.
The older students were blocking his way to get food.
"You poor wretch, didn't you hear me? Get lost!"
Seeing that they didn't speak, the senior students became even more arrogant and blocked their way.
The leader's gaze shifted and landed on the exquisitely beautiful Xiao Wu, his eyes immediately lighting up.
"Oh, this little girl is quite pretty. Is she also a work-study student? What a pity."
"Little sister, what future do you have hanging out with these poor bastards? Why don't you come upstairs with me and get something better to eat?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San's expression changed instantly, even though he had been watching the show.
Insulting Wang Sheng is acceptable, but harassing Xiao Wu?
This is a path to death!
Tang San's hand instantly reached for his waist, his eyes revealing murderous intent.
Xiao Wu's eyebrows furrowed, and she was just about to teach these people a lesson.
However.
Someone was faster than them.
Without any warning, a dozen dark blue vines suddenly sprouted from the ground.
That's Blue Silver Grass.
Whoosh!
Before the senior students could react, they were suddenly entangled by the vines and bound like dumplings.
"Blue Silver Grass? Hahahaha!"
The senior student at the head of the group was initially startled, but upon seeing that what was binding him was Blue Silver Grass, he burst into laughter:
"That's hilarious! Using such a useless martial soul to launch a sneak attack? I'll shatter it for you!"
As he spoke, he activated his soul power, his muscles bulged, and he suddenly struggled outwards.
In his view, these ubiquitous weeds would break apart inch by inch with the slightest force.
Collapse!
Sure enough, several vines snapped under the strain.
"Haha! See that? A useless martial soul is useless..."
However, his laughter stopped abruptly before it even finished, like a duck being choked.
Because he discovered it in horror.
Those vines that he had almost snapped in an instant did not actually break; instead, they reconnected extremely quickly.
Without that final burst of energy, the bound people were completely unable to break free.
Ye Liuyun emanated a holy glow.
This is a unique talent that belongs only to him, born from his human soul and the body of a soul beast after he reincarnated here.
An endless surge of vitality!
Life force can be exchanged for soul power, and soul power can be exchanged for life force.
His soul power can proliferate wildly, much like cell division.
Supported by the powerful vitality of the Blue Silver Grass, this is also the reason why he quickly became an 800,000-year-old soul beast.
The more the senior students struggled, the more vines broke off, and the denser the new vines grew, the tighter they became!
Only two seconds passed.
The senior student was completely submerged by the dense blue silver grass, his mouth was even blocked, leaving only his eyes exposed, filled with fear of the unknown.
That was a despair that could never be broken, could never be killed, and only grew more and more with each struggle!
Ye Liuyun stood still, raising his hand briefly at first, then coldly watching.
"This...this is Blue Silver Grass?"
Tang San's Purple Demon Eye remained open, and he clearly saw the terrifying speed at which the Blue Silver Grass split inside, causing his heart to surge with shock once again.
What kind of operation is this? Can his Blue Silver Grass do this too?
Ye Liuyun ignored Tang San's shock, as well as the few rice dumplings trapped on the ground.
He turned around, looked at Wang Sheng who was staring blankly, and spoke in a flat tone.
"I heard that Dormitory 7 has a tradition."
"Whoever has the biggest fist is the boss and has to protect his underlings."
"Sorry I was late yesterday."
Wang Sheng stared at that figure from behind.
Despite being only six years old and possessing a martial soul of Blue Silver Grass, he instantly defeated several senior students.
But at that moment, Wang Sheng felt he had seen a god.
"No...it's not too late!"
Wang Sheng was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes, and he shouted.
"Boss! From now on, you're the only boss in Dormitory 7!"
The work-study students behind them also realized what was happening and shouted in unison.
"Boss is awesome!"
Ye Liuyun rubbed his already empty stomach.
Looking at Wang Sheng, although there was no significant change in his expression, his eyes were filled with longing for food.
"How about we eat first?"
Wang Sheng was taken aback, then burst into laughter through his tears and nodded emphatically:
"Order! Boss, whatever you want to eat, we'll order it! Plenty to go!"
[end of the chapter]