MTLNOVEL Chapter 29: Thankyou for your understanding
Huo Yuhao found the dormitory building according to the admission manual.
Along the way, he glanced at Gu Yuena, who was also walking with the manual, and looked around.
The dormitory was located in a secluded corner of the campus, surrounded by tall trees, creating a peaceful and tranquil environment.
The exterior of the building was simple yet elegant, with beige walls and dark brown wooden window frames.
It was the first day of school, and there were no other students in the vicinity of this dormitory except for them.
Apparently, only two tenants currently occupied this building.
This was a single dormitory, or perhaps a faculty dormitory, not the typical four-person dormitory where most students lived.
Gu Yuena blinked and glanced sideways at Huo Yuhao.
"Special treatment for us?"
"No, at least not entirely," Huo Yuhao replied, shaking his head.
"I think more people will move into this dormitory building in the future. We just got here early."
It was likely similar to the setup of Class Zero in the original book. Yu Zhen probably wanted to concentrate resources on cultivating talented students.
Due to their talent and background, the two of them were already enjoying various preferential treatments, and the single dormitory in front of them was one of them.
Gu Yuena glanced at the manual and said, "My room is 202. See you later?"
"...I'm in 201, right next to you," Huo Yuhao replied.
After speaking, he walked toward the dormitory building.
Gu Yuena paused for a moment and followed.
So they were neighbors... Well, with only two people, how else could they have been arranged?
The first floor housed a meditation room and a supporting testing room, while the second floor was dedicated to living quarters.
Standing at the door of his room, Huo Yuhao opened it and took a closer look.
The room was well laid out with good lighting.
Through the windows, he could see the green campus outside.
The room was simply furnished, with a large desk in front of the window, a bookshelf against the wall, and a bed beside it.
Naturally, it couldn't compare to the residence arranged for him by the Spirit Pagoda, but it was much better than the conditions he had experienced when infiltrating other academies ten thousand years ago.
Huo Yuhao walked to the bookshelf and began taking out various books he had prepared from his storage ring.
He selected some that weren't particularly important and placed them on the shelves one by one.
Next, he took out some daily necessities and basic soul tools he had prepared in advance.
After spending some time arranging his room, Huo Yuhao changed into the school uniform of East Sea Academy and began reading.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
When Huo Yuhao opened the door, Gu Yuena stood there, her bright eyes looking up at him as she said:
"Would you like to go to the cafeteria together? It's my first time in a place like this academy."
Huo Yuhao looked at Gu Yuena, who had changed into her academy uniform, and felt a mix of emotions.
It seemed as though she had truly come to experience academy life, setting aside her usual demeanor.
From the moment she entered the academy, it was as if she had forgotten their identities and was simply interacting with him as a fellow student. It felt... easy, but also a little strange.
Speaking of which, according to Master Hua, Heavenly Phoenix Douluo had sent Gu Yuena here to avoid disturbances at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters and to help conceal her identity.
But... attending academy?
Your Excellency, the Silver Dragon King, you've already joined the Spirit Pagoda. Is it really appropriate to come to an ordinary academy instead of focusing on your duties?
With these thoughts in mind, Huo Yuhao nodded. "Okay."
Currently, there was no irreconcilable conflict between the Star Dou Great Forest and humanity.
In fact, since 10,000 years ago, the forest area had not decreased, unlike in the original timeline where only the core area remained.
Therefore, Gu Yuena didn't need to follow the path of the "Ten Thousand Beast Platform" to confront humanity.
However, Gu Yuena's immense strength made it difficult for Huo Yuhao to fully relax.
He always felt the need to keep a few precautions in place, just in case.
Still, he decided to maintain a normal attitude and get along with her.
Seeing Huo Yuhao agree, Gu Yuena secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed her understanding was correct, this God King was indeed enjoying this life and intended to live as an ordinary soul master.
Even in the future, he would likely rise as a core disciple of the Spirit Pagoda and fight against the Abyss Plane.
Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn't reveal his true nature.
In that case, it was best to get along with him and build a good relationship.
There was no need to rush things.
...
On the way to the cafeteria, Huo Yuhao noticed two teenagers walking toward him.
As he overheard their conversation, his expression shifted slightly.
"Thank you, Xie Xie. If you hadn't stopped me during that fight in the dormitory, I might have broken more things and lost even more money. Once I have the money, I'll treat you to a meal," Tang Wulin said, thanking the young man beside him.
"Treat me to a meal? I'm afraid you'll eat me out of house and home. I've never seen anyone eat as much as you, 80 meat buns in one go? No wonder you're so strong... Also, when you thank me, just say 'thank you.' Don't use my name, it sounds weird!" Xie Xie replied, glancing at Tang Wulin with a cold expression.
Tang Wulin smiled.
"Okay, thank you, Xie Xie."
"I just said not to use my name all the time!"
"..."
Tang Wulin looked at Xie Xie speechlessly.
The latter also realized his mistake, his cold expression fading as he awkwardly looked away, feeling annoyed with himself.
"He said his name wasn't good and that he'd have to change it sooner or later!"
'Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, huh...'
Huo Yuhao glanced at the calm Gu Yuena and quickly averted his gaze.
Tang Wulin stopped looking at Xie Xie and turned his head forward, where he happened to see two classmates approaching.
The two of them looked ordinary at first glance, perhaps even delicate, but each carried a unique aura.
"Hello," Tang Wulin greeted them with a friendly smile.
Despite the unpleasant events earlier in the day, breaking some items in the dormitory and needing to compensate for the damages, he had received help from his classmates, and the teachers had been understanding, giving him time to pay.
Overall, Tang Wulin felt that while there were bad people in the city, there were far more good ones!
"Hello," Huo Yuhao replied with a slight smile, while Gu Yuena gave a cold nod before they walked past.
Xie Xie, who had been about to greet them, paused when he saw Gu Yuena's icy expression.
He pursed his lips and muttered, "So cold. Probably talented, though. I wonder which class they'll be assigned to."
"Huh? Class?" Tang Wulin was confused.
"What do you mean?"
"The academy assigns classes based on talent. I'm definitely going to be in Class One. As for you..." Xie Xie glanced at Tang Wulin, recalling the spatial soul tool from the Spirit Pagoda he carried, and said with some uncertainty, "We'll see tomorrow. I'm not sure."
"Oh," Tang Wulin replied, his expression downcast.
He wasn't particularly talented... He could only hope to get into a decent class.
...
Once they were farther away, Gu Yuena noticed Huo Yuhao's lingering gaze on Tang Wulin and suddenly asked, "Your Excellency, is the divine core with him?"
It was impossible for an ordinary soul master to transmit sound directly, but for her, it was no difficulty at all.
Huo Yuhao wasn't surprised and gave a slight nod.
He had deliberately glanced at Gu Yuena earlier to remind her.
Since they were keeping each other in check, it was best for both parties to be aware of the other's presence to avoid any misunderstandings.
Seeing his nod, Gu Yuena frowned.
From their previous conversations, she had learned that the Golden Dragon King's divine core still existed, and the person beside her knew its location but hadn't taken it.
What did that mean? It meant the divine core was somewhere on the Douluo Continent, possibly even near East Sea City.
She hadn't sensed the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King from Tang Wulin earlier, but the conversation between Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, about his unusual appetite and strength, combined with Huo Yuhao's meaningful glance, had led her to this conclusion.
And who could have sealed the Golden Dragon King's divine core into an ordinary human's body?
It could only be one of the five god kings of the Divine Realm!