Douluo Continent: A Sister Who Loves Me From the Start

The woman in red was making things difficult for Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong, who was standing to the side, immediately backed down, saying indignantly, "Who are you? Why are you ruining our business?"

The woman in red raised her right hand, revealing her slender, onion-like fingers. On her right index finger was a large ruby, its vibrant red, as vivid as pigeon blood, exquisitely beautiful. With a flash of light, a handful of gold soul coins appeared in her hand, which she handed to Wang Dong. "I'll treat you to the grilled fish today."

Soul tool! Shen Yumo smiled, wondering which one had more space compared to his soul tool? Which one was more valuable and worth more money? After all, as a disciple of Shrek Academy's inner court, her net worth couldn't be too bad.

Wang Dong didn't stand on ceremony at all. He simply took the gold soul coin and remained silent. Although the woman in red had scared away many people with her imposing aura, she didn't seem unreasonable. Moreover, he vaguely sensed something was amiss and felt a certain fear of the woman in red.

Huo Yuhao, however, honestly replied, "It won't cost that much. My grilled fish is five copper soul coins each."

The woman in red seemed unwilling to say anything more to him, and said indifferently, "Just consider it as depositing it with you for now. If I want to eat it later, you won't charge me."

"Okay." Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement as he carefully grilled the fish.

The woman in red had initially appeared to be looking for Jiang Nannan, but now she ignored Jiang Nannan and instead focused intently on Huo Yuhao grilling fish.

A moment later, she let out a soft exclamation, "You control the heat so perfectly, do you have a fire-attribute martial soul?" She herself was an expert in playing with fire, so she could naturally see that Huo Yuhao's constant adjustments to the position of the grilling fish demonstrated his exquisite control over the fire.

Huo Yuhao shrugged, indicating that he didn't know.

Seeing that the other party was so disrespectful, the woman in red chuckled and turned to leave gracefully.

As soon as Ma Xiaotao left, people immediately ran back to line up. A fourth-year student from the outer academy who was at the front of the line overheard their conversation and immediately lowered his voice, saying, "Junior brothers, please keep your voices down. Inner academy disciples are not allowed to talk about each other casually, especially Senior Sister Xiaotao."

Huo Yuhao asked in surprise, "You're really from the Inner Court?"

The senior student said, "Of course. Those wearing red in Shrek Academy are all senior students from the inner court. I don't know how many people are in the inner court, but it's true that the inner court seniors rarely come out. There are rankings within the inner court, and the competition is fierce. This Senior Sister Xiao Tao is ranked in the top ten in the inner court; her strength is far beyond our reach..."

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Chapter 69 The Grilled Fish Incident Part 3

As the senior student spoke, he cautiously glanced around and lowered his voice, "Among them, Senior Jiang Nannan seems to have a very good relationship with Senior Xiaotao. Maybe Senior Xiaotao will recommend her to the inner academy in the future!"

Wang Dong asked curiously, "Does getting into the inner courtyard require a recommendation?"

The senior student said, "Of course! But I'm not too clear on the specific procedures. It's said that every outer student who wants to enter the inner academy must be recommended by an inner academy student."

……

Shen Yumo, one of the fish-eating spectators, heard these words clearly as well.

I took a sip of the grilled fish, grinned, and tossed a handful of fish bones into the trash can. You have to admit, the grilled fish was really delicious. The skin was crispy and fragrant, the fish meat was distinct and separate, and the tempting oil and enticing aroma created a great visual and gustatory impact. The taste was so amazing that I couldn't stop eating it.

Oh right, that person mentioned Jiang Nannan in their whisper. Wow, I never knew that little foodie Jiang Nannan had such a deep relationship with the inner court disciples.

And then there's the Inner Courtyard. I reckon Jiang Nannan will be able to get into it in a while. I'm amazed by her professionalism; I'm only a freshman...

Thinking of this, he turned to look at Jiang Nannan again. The girl licked her lips without any regard for her image, patted her stomach contentedly, and exclaimed, "So good!"

"Nannan, when can you be recommended to enter the inner courtyard for cultivation?" Shen Yumo asked while also eating grilled fish like she was munching on corn.

Jiang Nannan paused for a moment, glanced at Shen Yumo who was gnawing on a grilled fish, and hesitated for a second when she saw the half-eaten fish. She thought for a moment and said, "I think Senior Sister Ma Xiaotao and I are good friends. It's just that she is an inner court disciple and we rarely see each other. As for entering the inner court, I'm afraid it will be another year before we have the chance."

"Oh?" Shen Yumo was slightly surprised. The student said that before, and now Jiang Nannan said the same thing. According to their opinion, it really is not easy to enter the inner court of Shrek Academy!

"Yu Mo, I still want to eat the half of the snack you're holding..."

Shen Yumo: "..."

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The grilled fish sold very well. Near the end of the season, Bei Bei and Tang Ya arrived together. Huo Yuhao took out the stock he had prepared for them and treated them to grilled fish. Seeing that Shen Yumo and Jiang Nannan had not left yet, and that there was an extra portion besides Tang Ya's, he called out to Brother Shen to come and eat with them.

Shen Yumo's face turned green, but he couldn't resist his girlfriend Jiang Nannan's enthusiasm, so he had no choice but to give her a silver soul coin to buy the last grilled fish.

Huo Yuhao felt a warmth in his heart when he saw that silver figure, and quickly waved his hand to refuse Shen Yumo, "Brother Shen! If you like to eat, I will also save some grilled fish for you and Senior Sister Jiang Nannan. You don't need to pay. I haven't used up all the gold soul coins you gave me last time!" Recalling the confident smile of the blue-haired boy when they met for the second time, the first encounter was just an accident. He recognized this unfamiliar face, but the other party had never seen him before.

"Alright then..." Shen Yumo chuckled, nodding as she glanced at Beibei and Tang Ya, which was considered a greeting. The two of them nodded in return.

Jiang Nannan, who was standing to the side, was already drooling with envy. She eagerly took the last grilled fish from Huo Yuhao's stall and started munching on it.

"Junior brother, the new student assessment starts tomorrow. I've received accurate information that registration will be in the morning and the assessment will begin in the afternoon. You need to be prepared." Bei Bei was as gentle as ever.

Huo Yuhao nodded and said, "Senior Brother, I will definitely try my best to pass the assessment."

Bei Bei smiled, and Tang Ya said, "Little Yuhao, I can't just eat all that grilled fish of yours for nothing. I'll give you something good. You'll need it later." As she spoke, she handed Huo Yuhao a treasure pouch. "Go back and categorize it in the 'Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon' section. Be careful when you use it, don't hit anyone's vitals. Also, after you pass the freshman assessment, you'll start taking the elective course of soul tool making. Then, your teacher will teach you some special techniques."

"Thank you, Teacher Xiaoya." Huo Yuhao took the treasure pouch, and could roughly guess what was inside.

Wang Dong asked with a curious look, "Teacher Xiaoya, you can't use soul tools for the freshman assessment, right?"

Tang Ya said irritably, "What kind of soul tool do you need? Don't you know what my Tang Clan is famous for?"

Unable to contain his curiosity any longer, Huo Yuhao opened the treasure pouch in front of Shen Yumo and Beibei, only to be startled by what he saw. It was filled with hidden weapons, including more than a dozen types such as throwing knives, needles, and bone-piercing nails, with hundreds of each type. This treasure pouch could be considered a hidden weapon archive.

Shen Yumo was suddenly moved. He knew how powerful hidden weapons were, but unfortunately they were out of touch with the times and would eventually end up in the trash can of the era.

Clearly, Tang Ya prepared these items for Huo Yuhao because his martial soul lacked offensive capabilities. Over the past three months, Huo Yuhao had made progress in the Tang Sect's secret techniques and had begun to explore the myriad methods of using hidden weapons. He was intelligent and eager to learn, and now mastered two or three techniques, making accurate use of hidden weapons no problem for him. For these freshmen with only one or two spirit rings, they still posed a considerable threat.

After seeing Huo Yuhao's hidden weapons, Wang Dong couldn't help but curl his lips and said, "You, Teacher Xiaoya, clearly look down on me. With me here, there's no need for you to lift a finger."

Huo Yuhao said somewhat speechlessly, "Pride makes one regress; be more low-key."

Wang Dong snorted, "Do you think my martial spirit could possibly be low-key?"

"Uh..." Yes! His Goddess of Light Butterfly Martial Soul is always a shocking presence whenever it appears, so it's not easy for him to keep a low profile.

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"Nannan, let's go after we finish eating. We won't go to Sea God Lake today. I need to go back and cultivate first. The freshman assessment is tomorrow!"

Walking on campus, Shen Yumo thoughtfully wiped the grease from the corner of Jiang Nannan's mouth without the slightest disgust, making Jiang Nannan feel incredibly happy.

"Okay, Yu Mo, tomorrow is the freshman assessment. Do you have the courage to defeat them?" Jiang Nannan returned to her usual gentle and graceful demeanor, turning back to look at the boy every few steps before letting out a pleasant laugh.

Shen Yumo chuckled and said helplessly, "Don't even mention it. The two people I was paired with aren't very strong. You know, even though I'm the most talented student in the class, I don't have any good teammates. I asked Teacher Zhou, and she said it was an order from above, and she was just following it."

"Oh?" Jiang Nannan frowned. "Is that so? The words above...maybe you're too outstanding, and the academy wants to test your potential..."

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Chapter 70 Wang Yan's Dilemma

"Oh?" Jiang Nannan frowned slightly, her shy eyes brimming with charm. "Is that so? The words above... perhaps you're too outstanding, and the academy wants to test your potential..."

Shen Yumo chuckled, scratched his forehead, and said with a touch of narcissism, "Yeah, I'm too outstanding. My martial spirit is just like me; it's hard not to attract attention."

"Pfft!" Jiang Nannan's eyes sparkled, and she chuckled shyly, looking beautiful and charming.

"You're quite narcissistic, but you need to be careful. There are low-level Soul Masters among the freshmen, and three people will definitely have an advantage over you. In the end, each group will consist of the elites of their respective classes, so it's better to be cautious about one against three." Jiang Nannan spoke gently and carefully, analyzing the pros and cons for the other party.

He completely disregarded the two people in his group with Shen Yumo. Since the academy was a test for him, what kind of test would it be if he was assigned strong teammates?

“Nan Nan…” Shen Yumo was stunned, gazing at her tender and dreamlike appearance, feeling so happy in his heart. Is this the taste of love?

"What's wrong?" Jiang Nannan suppressed a laugh, holding his hand and feeling its warmth, just as she felt the other's hot and passionate heart.

Their eyes met, and the atmosphere grew increasingly ambiguous. Shen Yumo swallowed and cautiously moved closer to her. Jiang Nannan slowly closed her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering expectantly.

The saying "To die beneath the peony is to die a romantic death" and the story of "The Beacon Fire Play with the Lords" are not without reason. Just like her, a moment of love is enough to melt a cold heart.

Shen Yumo sensed her love for him, and she responded with a passionate and affectionate kiss, both polite and unrestrained.

Some students passed by on the way, glancing at the scene with envy, but not wanting to disturb this beautiful moment, they quietly moved away.

The setting sun draped a fiery red veil over her face, making her look so beautiful and captivating.

"Cough cough!" Just at this tense and exciting moment, a loud cough interrupted the sweet moment between the two.

Jiang Nannan exclaimed in surprise, quickly pushed the big pig's trotter away, her cheeks flushed red, and she covered her face with her hands, indicating that you don't recognize me.

"Hoo!" Shen Yumo raised his head, his eyes already bloodshot, veins bulging on his hands, the hormones of love driving him crazy like the most intense insulin.

He looked at the person who had just arrived with displeasure.

The man in front of him, wearing a well-tailored black suit and adjusting his glasses, stared intently at the boy. It was none other than Wang Yan.

This was their second meeting since their long separation at Seagod Lake. Back home, Wang Yan was filled with resentment. Did their weakness give them the right to bully him? He was, after all, a teacher. That day, when he captured them, they actually used their soul power to escape! Tragically, he only possessed the strength of a Soul Master and wasn't skilled in speed, so naturally, he couldn't catch them!

Ever since that incident, Wang Yan silently vowed that if he caught him again, he would make sure he didn't let him get away with it! Now, hehe... Don't let his serious and solemn appearance fool you, he's secretly overjoyed. He's finally caught me this time, hehe...

"Doing this kind of thing in broad daylight, on the street, or even openly on campus..." Wang Yanyi said coldly and righteously, while pressing closer to the bewildered boy.

"I won't trust Wang if I don't hand you over to your homeroom teacher this time!" With that, she grabbed the boy's sleeve!

The boy shuddered, snapped out of his daze, and looked at Wang Yan speechlessly. Was Wang Yan planning to go against him? And it seemed he wasn't going to be easy to talk to…

Damn it, I haven't even blamed you for interrupting my good time, but you four-eyed bastard have confused everything!

"Teacher, it's not like the academy forbids dating, do you really have to be like this?" Shen Yumo smacked her lips, picked at her ear, and looked completely unconcerned.

"Hmph!" Wang Yan snorted coldly, his grip tightening, his eyes flashing with cold light. "Couldn't you have found a secluded corner to talk? Why do you have to do this in public, in front of everyone? Shadow Assassination is very bad; it seriously violates the Campus Security Management Law!"

Um... In this situation, Shen Yumo felt that Wang Yan could be given Conan's voice, making him a perfect great detective!

Speechless...

Shen Yumo sighed inwardly; being handsome always attracts jealousy. Her gaze shifted to Jiang Nannan beside her, who was covering her face with her hands—clearly a shy person. Well, she'd better handle it herself…

"Nannan, stop spacing out. Go back now, I can handle this!"

Jiang Nannan nodded heavily, infused her toes with a few strands of soul power, and took off running.

Wang Yan was about to intervene when the boy stopped him. He yawned lazily and said, "Teacher, deal with me first. Take care of me first, then we'll talk about other things."

Such behavior was tantamount to rubbing salt into Wang Yan's wounds. Wang Yan had always disapproved of disrespecting his teacher, and his face instantly darkened. He thought coldly to himself, "I can't even handle you!"

"Alright!" Wang Yan said in a low voice. He looked at the students watching the scene and said angrily, "What are you all standing there for? Go do what you're supposed to be doing!"

The crowd dispersed in a panic. No one dared to go against the teacher, as the college might take serious action. Being suspended from class was a minor matter, but being expelled would be a greater loss, and no one wanted to ruin their future.

Seeing the result, Wang Yan nodded in satisfaction, then looked at the composed young man. "Wow, he's quite handsome."

The boy slowly pulled his hand down from the hem of his clothes. "Alright, I'm not going to run away, don't be in such a hurry... By the way! Isn't this the boy who ran into me at Poseidon Lake the other night? What a coincidence! I thought he was just some random kid from some class, so I didn't pay any attention to him. Sorry, teacher."

Listen to this, they're snatching bamboo shoots...

Wang Yan's heart sank to the bottom instantly, feeling utterly cold. What did they mean by "any Tom, Dick, or Harry"? Am I that kind of person? This is outrageous...

"I advise you to honestly state your age, class, and name. That way, I might consider it and give you a lighter punishment!" Saying these words made me feel much better. After all that talk, you still ended up in my hands, Wang Yan's hands!

The boy responded calmly and gave his ID card as instructed.