Chapter 15 Level 34
Inside the Rose Hotel.
With a beaming smile, the manager escorted Ye Liuyun and his two companions to the most luxurious suite on the top floor.
"Distinguished guests, Young Master Dai has already given instructions that tonight's expenses are all on the house. Please feel free to call me if you need anything."
After seeing the manager off, the three of them went into the room.
The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
Xiao Wu was still angry about what Dai Mubai had said earlier, muttering, "What a stupid White Tiger," and "I'll definitely beat him up next time."
Tang San, meanwhile, stared intently at Ye Liuyun.
"Ye Liuyun."
Tang San hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help asking.
"That soul power suppression you just used, what level are you at now?"
Although the relationship between the three has improved a lot now, the competitive spirit in his heart has never disappeared.
He was able to deduce from Dai Mubai's outburst that the opponent had a soul power level of 37.
But when he looked at Ye Liuyun with his Purple Demon Eye, he found it strange. Ye Liuyun's level should not be higher than Dai Mubai's, but his soul power was unusually large.
They used sheer numbers to overwhelm Dai Mubai with sheer numbers and sheer power.
Tang San suspected that Ye Liuyun also possessed cultivation techniques.
Because his Mysterious Heaven Art also emphasizes continuous power, but in terms of soul power, he is completely no match for Ye Liuyun.
Ye Liuyun didn't hide anything and spoke casually.
Level 34.
Thirty-four?!
Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise, her eyes widening.
"Cousin, you're so fast! I'm only level 29!"
Tang San's pupils also contracted slightly, and a wave of emotion surged within him.
Level 34...that's five levels higher than me!
They were both born with full soul power, and they were both on the same starting line, so why was he able to progress so quickly?
But he quickly found a "reasonable" explanation, he thought to himself.
Yes. Over the past six years, I have devoted a great deal of energy to blacksmithing and cultivating the Mysterious Heaven Art, the Purple Demon Eye, and the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.
While improving one's soul power is important, physical refinement and skill improvement are the foundation.
Blindly pursuing higher soul power levels is like pulling up seedlings to help them grow; it creates an unstable foundation and limits future achievements.
Ye Liuyun, on the other hand, probably spent all his time meditating to accumulate soul power.
Even... he might really have taken some shortcuts, as the teacher said, and overdrawn his potential.
Thinking of this, Tang San's sense of loss instantly eased.
So what if your soul power is five levels higher?
If it really comes to a life-or-death battle, I have a hundred solutions to hidden weapons, the Mysterious Jade Hand, and the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track; killing him will be as easy as turning my hand.
"Sharp."
Tang San smiled and praised, his tone carrying a sense of composure that said, "I see through you."
"However, in the path of cultivation, haste makes waste. While soul power is important, physical training is equally crucial."
Ye Liuyun nodded and said.
"Been taught a lesson."
There wasn't much of a reaction; he just felt helpless.
That was just a result of deliberately suppressing things so that your crazy father wouldn't become suspicious.
If you like this "reasonable" explanation, then that's fine too.
Ye Liuyun disliked arguing about these meaningless things.
After all, if someone is too exceptionally gifted, it becomes questionable whether they can grow up smoothly.
Moreover, he certainly didn't just cultivate soul power; he naturally had trump cards to prepare.
...
The next day.
The market in Soto was bustling with activity.
The three of them strolled around the various stalls.
Ye Liuyun held a cup of fruit tea in both hands and drank it with satisfaction. It was so sweet and delicious.
He had no interest in the dazzling array of goods until Tang San stopped in front of an inconspicuous shop.
That was a shop that reeked of unscrupulous businessmen.
The shop owner was a middle-aged man with black-rimmed glasses and a long, narrow face.
Ye Liuyun guessed that this person was Flander, the dean of Shrek Academy.
Tang San's gaze was drawn to a seemingly ordinary crystal.
The crystal looked unremarkable; it was transparent, but contained large areas of dark yellow impurities.
Tang San's eyes flashed with light.
Ye Liuyun also examined the crystal, which should be the top-grade ore from which to extract the raw material for Dragon Beard Needle.
But he doesn't know how to make hidden weapons, nor would he be childish enough to fight with Tang San for something he doesn't need.
Tang San couldn't wait to ask Flanders.
"How much is this crystal?"
Flanders reclined lazily in the armchair, his voice husky and magnetic.
"One hundred gold soul coins."
Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise.
"My God, what a swindler."
Tang San nodded hurriedly.
"Okay, I'll buy it."
He took out a bag of gold soul coins from the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at his waist and handed it over.
The middle-aged man's indistinct voice said calmly, "You don't have enough money, but my crystal will sell for two hundred gold soul coins."
Xiao Wu immediately adopted her usual imposing manner and prepared to teach this unscrupulous shopkeeper a lesson.
Tang San frowned. He didn't have much money, but he really wanted this thing.
Ye Liuyun had no interest in playing along with these people's nonsense.
"Boss, stop messing around. We're students going to register at Shrek Academy. Are you sure you want to rip us off?"
Tang San's eyes lit up.
Yes.
Shrek Academy was recommended by Master Yu Xiaogang.
They must possess immense power and influence, and be renowned in the local area.
As students about to enroll at Shrek Academy, if they were bullied, the academy would definitely help them get revenge.
Just like in the Tang Clan of Shu Mountain, if a disciple was bullied, others would come to take revenge as soon as possible.
Xiao Wu thought so too.
Only Ye Liuyun knew that the person in front of him was the dean of Shrek Academy.
If you open your eyes and look around, how can you expect to recruit three geniuses before even starting the admissions process?
Upon hearing this, Flanders opened his eyes and looked at him disdainfully.
Shrek Academy attracts many applicants every year.
But too many people are mediocre, and he doesn't even look down on them.
Shrek Academy is a place specifically for capturing monsters.
Upon seeing this, Flanders was so surprised that the shaking was too strong that he fell off the chair.
A storm raged within him.
What's wrong with these three kids? They're so young, but they give him a very unusual feeling.
Although the exact soul power level cannot be determined without activating the martial soul, the general range can still be sensed.
The opponent's soul power is around level 30; they are true monsters.
What if we offend them now and they refuse to come to Shrek Academy?
Flander coughed awkwardly a few times and took the money bag from Tang San.
"One hundred gold soul coins, I'll sell them."
Like a victorious rooster, Xiao Wu stood tall and proud, giving Ye Liuyun a thumbs-up with immense pride.
"Cousin, you're so smart. You knew to have Shrek Academy suppress this unscrupulous merchant, otherwise we would have definitely been ripped off today."
Tang San nodded gratefully to Ye Liuyun.
He absolutely had to get the Dragon Beard Needle.
If it weren't for Ye Liuyun's help, I would definitely have been swindled out of a lot of money today.
"Thanks."
Ye Liuyun nodded in response.
Let's go.
After coming out, Tang San greeted them.
"You guys go ahead and look around. I need to find a blacksmith shop to take care of something."
...
The next morning.
The three left Soto City and traveled south for several miles before finally seeing the legendary Shrek Academy.
A dilapidated archway, a long queue at the registration desk, and an old man collecting registration fees.
[end of the chapter]