The idea was beautiful, but reality was harsh.
Because after careful consideration, Lin Yun realized he genuinely couldn't think of any major trouble he could stir up at Shrek Academy—at least not for the time being.
Without proper groundwork, even if he released those follow-up "essays," they wouldn't have much impact. They wouldn't be enough to damage Shrek's reputation significantly.
"But no matter. Sooner or later, some outrageous fool will deliver the opportunity right to my doorstep!" Lin Yun set aside his thoughts and waved cheerfully at Ning Tian and Wu Feng as they returned from the Beast Fighting Zone.
The two had just finished their exam. With Ning Tian's support, Wu Feng—still only a Great Soul Master—had chosen to face a thousand-year soul beast and successfully defeated it.
However, their scores were fairly average.
Wu Feng scored 120 points, while Ning Tian got 125 points—not low, but not outstanding either.
Of course, neither Ning Tian nor Wu Feng were dissatisfied with the results. The judges had pointed out every flaw in their combat performance, and the scores were well-justified.
After their exam, Lin Yun lost interest in watching the rest. Bidding farewell to Mu Jin, he took Xiao Xiao's hand and left the Beast Fighting Zone.
As for Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's exam?
No interest. Absolutely none. Don't even bring it up.
If Lin Yun hadn't known what Huo Yuhao's second martial soul was, he might've stayed to see what he'd obtained. But since he already knew Huo Yuhao had hunted a Titan Snow Demon for his second soul, there was no point in watching.
Still, as he passed by Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's location, Lin Yun's footsteps paused slightly. His gaze flickered imperceptibly toward the two.
Despite spending a year together and forming a tentative friendship, the two were now standing far apart—or rather, Wang Dong was deliberately avoiding Huo Yuhao. Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao's expression was dark, his mood visibly foul.
What the hell happened here?
Baffled, Lin Yun left the Beast Fighting Zone with Xiao Xiao.
"Yun-ge, who were you looking at earlier?" Xiao Xiao clung to Lin Yun's arm as they strolled through the campus, her curiosity piqued.
"Nothing important, don't worry about it." Lin Yun shook his head. "I heard a new cake shop opened in Shrek City. Wanna try it?"
"Of course!"
While the others were still taking their exams in the Beast Fighting Zone, Lin Yun and Xiao Xiao had already slipped out of Shrek Academy to eat and drink their way through Shrek City.
Geniuses had privileges, after all.
Shrek Academy only checked identities at the entrance—leaving was unrestricted. The academy wasn't a closed-off institution. As long as their homeroom teacher approved, students could come and go as they pleased.
If someone skipped class without permission? Well, that was between them, their teacher, and the disciplinary committee. The guards didn't care.
When Lin Yun and Xiao Xiao casually mentioned they were bored and wanted to go out, Mu Jin could only sigh in resignation.
But what could she do?
These two were the only students in her class who had scored perfect marks on their exams.
Of course she had to spoil them.
By the time night fell, Lin Yun and Xiao Xiao—exhausted from eating, drinking, and shopping—finally returned to Shrek Academy.
Naturally, their date had been filled with intimate moments, tasting each other's flavors more than once.
"I'll head back first, Yun-ge. See you tomorrow~" Xiao Xiao stood on her tiptoes, pressing a light kiss to the corner of Lin Yun's lips before happily skipping up to the fourth floor.
"See you tomorrow!"
Lin Yun, meanwhile, descended to the first floor and returned to Dorm 109.
God, going on a shopping spree with a girl is more exhausting than fighting!
Sprawled on his soft bed in a starfish position, Lin Yun stared blankly at the ceiling.
One advantage of having a dorm to himself? He could push the two small beds together, lay down a plush mattress, and turn the hard wooden planks into something resembling a luxurious king-sized bed.
Plenty of Shrek students did the same.
Just as Lin Yun was about to drift off to sleep, the Ice Empress—who had endured an entire day and night of torment—finally crawled out from his collar.
Her crystalline yellow eyes gleamed ominously in the dark as she stared at the half-asleep Lin Yun.
"Gah—!"
Startled, Lin Yun's drowsiness vanished instantly.
"Uh… Bing'er, what's up?" He sat up, cupping the tiny scorpion in his hands, utterly confused.
The Ice Empress didn't answer. Instead, her body shimmered with a faint emerald glow before transforming into a twin-tailed loli in a sleeveless nightgown, flopping directly onto Lin Yun's chest.
Instinctively, Lin Yun wrapped his arms around her cool, smooth body, the sensation sending a pleasant shiver down his spine.
"Bing'er?"
The Ice Empress let out a long, aggrieved sigh before abruptly biting down on Lin Yun's lips.
She didn't let go until he was gasping for air, his face flushed.
"Your Majesty…" Her voice was laced with accusation. "Did you forget that I've been hiding in your clothes this whole time? Yesterday, you held that little human girl all night long—with me sandwiched between you two!"
Do you have any idea what I went through?!
A throbbing vein bulged on her forehead, forming a visible # mark.
So I was just part of your foreplay?!
I should've been under the car, not inside it!
Lin Yun nearly choked on his own saliva at her words.
No wonder my chest felt so cold last night!
That wasn't just the chill—it was the Ice Empress's palpable resentment!
"Ahem… Yeah, I kinda forgot about that." Lin Yun turned his head away, unable to meet her resentful gaze. Even his thick skin couldn't withstand the sheer awkwardness.
This is what happens when you're too love-drunk.
He'd completely forgotten about the tiny loli nestled against his chest, forced to endure zero-distance cuddling between her sovereign and a human girl.
No wonder the Ice Empress was in a bad mood!
"So… Your Majesty owes me compensation." The Ice Empress puffed up her cheeks, staring at him unblinkingly.
"What kind?" Lin Yun asked warily.
Instead of answering, the Ice Empress leaned in, her lips parting slightly as a cool, slick sensation enveloped Lin Yun, sending shivers down his spine.
"Hss—!" He sucked in a sharp breath, his hands instinctively gripping her twin tails.
(End of Chapter)
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