NOVEL NEXT Chapter 17: Tang Princess Has Appeared!
Oh no, the problem for the two wasn't the admission test — it was the entrance fee!
Since Huo Yuhao hadn't joined the Tang Sect, he now had to pass the entrance exam to get into Shrek Academy, and taking the exam required a hefty fee.
For a moment, both were stumped by the lack of funds to pay the admission fee.
Could they take a loan?
If they went to the Heaven Dou Empire, maybe they could get some financial aid? But unfortunately, Jiang Bai didn't have time to make a trip back.
"What if… we start a small business?"
"Brother Jiang Bai, I can grill fish! Pretty good at it, too!"
"And I can do grilled meat! Though I'm just decent at it!"
The plan clicked! They were ready to go all in! As for startup capital, Jiang Bai had the Blue Silver Emperor sneak around to gather a bit of cash.
They'd pay it back double later!
Even if his grilled meat was mediocre, Huo Yuhao was already an official master of grilled fish! Certified by the "Yuhao the Grill Master" title!
With Shrek's high prices and the restaurant industry's high profits, they were diving into a goldmine!
So, after saying farewell to Bei Bei and Tang Ya, the two got a simple cart and launched their grilled fish and meat business!
"Delicious grilled fish — eight copper soul coins each, two for two silver soul coins!"
"Flavorful meat skewers — three copper soul coins each, five for one silver soul coin!"
Just one gold soul coin could feed an ordinary family of three, but this was Shrek Academy!
Here, the currency was practically gold soul coins, and everyone who could attend Shrek was either a wealthy noble or a well-supported commoner.
At least when it came to the entrance fees that Huo Yuhao and Jiang Bai were worrying over, they didn't even need to think anymore.
As the saying goes, "No profit without trickery," and Jiang Bai could only say — these profits were incredible! Materials that cost one copper soul coin were sold for one gold soul coin, and since they were just a roaming stall, the expenses were almost nothing.
If they saw city guards, they'd just run away.
With Huo Yuhao's stealth abilities, no one could catch them! Besides, Shrek Academy's outer court students were just a bunch of kids — they had no idea of the real value of money, making them the perfect customers!
Making money off students was as easy as pie!
Either way, their little treasure trove was rapidly growing.
"Hey, I'll take three grilled fish!"
One day, as Jiang Bai was chatting with Huo Yuhao, a clear male voice suddenly called out.
"Coming right up! Please wait a moment!"
Huo Yuhao then got up, reached for the fresh fish, and placed it on the grill.
Meanwhile, Jiang Bai glanced over, and he was instantly struck as if by lightning.
Pinkish-blue short hair and pinkish-blue eyes!
It was you, Princess Tang! [In male disguise]
"No way, we haven't even joined Shrek Academy yet, and the pure and noble saint of the Tang family has already made an appearance?"
Jiang Bai looked deeply at Princess Tang, rubbing his chin in thought. "Could it be that Huo Yuhao didn't join the Tang Sect, and now they're getting anxious?"
That might be possible!
Still, Jiang Bai didn't hold any real hostility towards the princess.
After all, she was just a girl who had the misfortune of being born to that kind of father.
I wonder if he'd ever let Xiao Wu know what he did to his own daughter?
The characters Qiu'er and Wutong have always been popular among fans of the original series.
While Wang Dong was headstrong, they grew constantly alongside the team, earning a lot of affection from others.
And then… gone!
Well done, Tang God-King. Really.
Coveting the imperial beast's fortune, bloodline, and the Golden Dragon Spear, he went and concocted this "Tang Wutong."
Turning the Goddess of Light Butterfly into the Light Dragon Butterfly.
Bravo.
And then he even set up this "no one else but Huo Yuhao can touch her" rule, which is downright disgusting.
It's revolting.
Yuhao was such a great character in the beginning, only to have his personality twisted by Tang San's schemes, ruining his development.
Devoted love?
"So, just stitching two girls into one, huh?"
Anyone with a father-in-law like that would be mentally unsettled.
But Jiang Bai wasn't about to let Princess Tang get close to Huo Yuhao.
Honestly, I think Juzi is a much better match—she's clever, resourceful, and a fierce strategist.
A one-woman army taking on three empires—now that's a true battle goddess.
That's the kind of capable partner Huo Yuhao needs, someone who won't let him get manipulated.
"Yuhao, I'm just going to the restroom!"
Without waiting for Huo Yuhao's response, Jiang Bai followed her.
In a quiet, shadowed alley, Wang Dong turned around, her cool gaze icy and sharp.
"Come out, you sneaky creep!"
Jiang Bai stepped slowly from the shadows, taking in the sight of this dashing figure with admiration. No wonder she charmed both men and women alike.
"Miss, didn't you know—"
Wang Dong's eyes narrowed. "How does he know I'm a girl?"
"A miss? I'm a man!"
"Oh, perfect." Jiang Bai grinned wickedly. "I like men best!"
Wang Dong shivered, alarmed. What a creep. "Let me show you who you're dealing with!"
With that, an exquisite butterfly appeared behind her, while a yellow soul ring rose around her.
However, before Wang Dong's first soul skill could activate, she felt an immensely strong restraint that she couldn't resist. In an instant, her entire body was lifted into the air.
"What kind of binding technique is this?" The Blue Silver Emperor couldn't help but whisper sarcastically into Jiang Bai's ear. "Why does it feel so weird and... a bit perverted?"
"This is the legendary Great Tortoise Binding Technique! It greatly enhances restraining ability! Just learn it!"
The bindings intertwined through the collarbone, chest, sternum, pubic bone, underarms, and thighs, shaping her entire figure into an exaggerated curve.
"You! Bastard! Let this lord down!" Wang Dong's face flushed slightly. "What kind of pervert are you!"
"But you're a man right now, aren't you?" Jiang Bai casually reached out and gave her chest a squeeze.
Soft!
Wang Dong's face turned bright red in an instant!
"You bastard!!! I'll kill you!!!" she cursed furiously.
"Are you really a man? Do you even have the 'equipment' to back up your claims of being this 'lord'?" Jiang Bai casually dug at his ear, as if annoyed by her loud voice.
"Ridiculous! If I take it out, it's bigger than yours!" Wang Dong shouted with a face flushed from effort as she struggled.
Yet, the more she resisted, the tighter the restraints became, making her appearance all the more provocative.
"Remember, stay away from Huo Yuhao, or suffer the consequences!" Jiang Bai declared as he squeezed downward, confirming there was nothing there. "So, you're cross-dressing, huh? Even hid your Adam's apple... good work."
If something had been found there, *that* would have truly been disturbing!
At this moment, Wang Dong resembled a freshly steamed prawn, her entire body flushed red.
"Damn it! Just wait until I beat you to death!"
"I'm the heir of the Haotian Clan! You're done for!!!!"
In her rage, Wang Dong burst out completely, even revealing her true identity without holding back.
This perverted lecher! She was going to kill him!
Jiang Bai, however, merely held her chin lightly. "Coming to Shrek Academy disguised as a man... have you never wondered why?"
"Moreover, don't you feel like your life is already being manipulated by someone?"