Chapter 4

3 years later

Throughout these three years, I focused on cultivating and learning on how to have total control in my skills and spirit energy. I made a lot of progress within the four years I had. I successfully became a Rank 36, Spirit Elder. My bones and muscles are many times denser and stronger now. With the help of Lei, I had gotten a 50,000 years old spirit ring for my tool spirit . This ring came from an Evil Nightmare Serpent King.

Right now I'm 11 years old, I can enter Shrek Academy. I had already arrived at Heaven Dou city and registered for the school. However, I wasn't registered as a normal student, I was taken in as a recommended student.

Flashback~

Not long after entering the city with Lei resting inside of me, I was already being assaulted by hooligans dragging me to an alleyway and threatening me for money. I released my spirit energy, condensed them and applied all the pressure onto them. They didn't even last a minute before fainting with foam in their mouths, pathetic.

"Ho ho ho~ Quite the power you have there~"

Hearing an unfamiliar voice behind me, I quickly summoned my daggers and got into my attack stance.

'I didn't even notice him.'

"Now, no need to be so alarmed. I'm just an old man passing by."

A figure appeared from behind the wall. I instantly recognized him. He is a member of the sea god pavilion of Shrek Academy, Xuan Zi!!Also known as Xuan Lao.

"Is there something you need, elder?"

Knowing that he's not a bad person, I kept my daggers back in.

"Oh, why did you deactivate your spirit essence? I could be someone bad."

"No, I have another spirit essence within my eyes that allows me to check whether the person is good or evil. You don't seem to be someone who wishes to bring me harm."

"Twin spirit essence,is it? Nice….nice!! An interesting ability!! Yes, what is your spirit level now?"

"I'm a Rank 36, Spirit Elder."

"Rank 36!? Not 26?"

"Yes, is there something wrong?"

"No no no~ Quite the monster you are. Are you going to apply into Shrek Academy and take the exam?"

"Yes, that's my plan."

"Alright, leave it all to this old man. It would be a waste of time for you to take the exam. I would love to take you in as a disciple but I'll wait until you grow a little bit more before doing so."

"Yes…?"

End of Flashback~

Till now, I had completely no idea how that happened. I was dragged in by Xuan Lao and registered as a student. I was ,then, given a student ID card. Xuan Lao told me to go over to the dormitory and get my room number. I noticed Mu En sitting on the bench like he was in the manga and went over to greet him.

"Good Morning, Elder. I'm a freshman, this is my student ID." I bowed slightly to show my formality and respect.

"Go to room 100 on the first floor. The first room on the right."

"I understand. By the way ,Elder, please be careful with your injury." I said that to him before leaving. I actually used my divine eye to check in status but his body is actually worse than I expected. This person is amazing to be able to fight in that condition.

Once I reached my supposed dorm room, I went in and took the left side bed. I took out some things like my blanket and books out from the ring. I arranged the blanket neatly onto the bed and the books placed in a vertical stack on the desk that was located beside the bed. Just as I finished furnishing my side of the room, I heard a knock from the door. I went over and opened it. I saw a staff member standing there.

Apparently, he wanted to inform me that due to the odd number of students that managed to enter the Academy this year. I will be using this room alone.

Before I closed the door, I saw two people passing by. If I'm not mistaken, those two are…..the main Male lead and Female Lead of the story. According to the plot, this must be the time when they fought due to an argument.

Whatever the case, I don't need to care about their dispute. I have to focus on my own cultivation.

The next day~

It was the first day of class and I had already showered, got dressed into my school uniform and currently heading to class. On my way, I saw a grumpy Wang Dong rushing past me. Once I entered the classroom, there were some people turning their heads and looked over to me. I ignored them all and took a seat near the window at the bottom left corner of the classroom.

3rd Pov

The students were just chatting casually to each other when the door opened. They all unconsciously turned their head to see who it was. Upon seeing the new entry, they all couldn't look away. It was an incredibly handsome boy who had black hair with light tips and sea blue eyes who seemed to be able to see through you. The girls couldn't help but look at him in admiration and awe while the boys were filled with envy.

Even after the boy sat down, they still weren't able to take their eyes off of him.

"Hey, wanna go talk to him?"

"I want to but…."

"Yeah, he gives off this aura that makes you stay away. It's like this 'can see but can't touch' feeling."

"He's so cool, though."

"Is he one of those cool and cold types?"

Wang Dong couldn't help but be a bit angry that all the attention given to him was now on this mysterious boy that came out of nowhere. 'First that idiot and now this!! This day can't get any worse!!'

Shen Yin didn't bother paying attention to whatever commotion he caused with his appearance. He just stared blankly out the window with his head on his palm as if it had nothing to do with him. This continued until class started when the teacher entered the room.

"My name is Zhou Yi. I will be your homeroom teacher. Remember in my class the weak shall fail. My aim is to create monsters not garbage."

The strict teacher's speech made the students yell in anger. They all ,except Shen Yin, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, protested against the woman but she didn't care.

"Those who dueled the other day, Stand."

Yuhao stood up first before Wang Dong.

"You two, then? Garbage, the entire lot of you. Can you not comprehend that those who fear to overstep their bounds are nothing more than trash? Aside from those two, all of you are to run 100 laps around the school field. Those who fail shall face expulsion." The teacher threatens the students which seem to rile them up even more.

One guy asked why they should do as she said.

"Why? Because I said so. Those who refuse can disappear from my sight. As your homeroom teacher, it is my right to expel any student. I give you one minute. If you have not started running by then….the entire class is expelled." Teacher Zhou Yi brought out her spirit rings to intimidate the students. Shen Yin subconsciously brought out my spirit rings in order to resist the pressure. Fortunately, the others were too focused on the teacher to notice them. All except one that is...

Frightened by the pressure, the students got up and dashed towards the school fields.

Since he had been training in Star dou forest, fighting spirit beasts here and there, my stamina is leagues above the others. He managed to finish first with just a little amount of sweat on me. Since he had nothing else to do, he started cultivating at the side unnoticed by others.

Sometime later~

"Okay everyone gather around ."

Shen Yin heard the teacher's instruction and halted his activity.

"Now, come out when I call your name. Cheng Cheng, Qiu Jian Rao, Tang Dao, Shang Guan, Chen Tian, Linze Yu, Zhuge Yun, Tai Long, Tang Ling, Yun Xia Piao."

The students that were called out complained and whined here and there. He found it childish and annoyed.

"You lot, pack your bags. From now on, you are no longer a student of this Shrek Academy."

"WHA!!!!" They all exclaimed in union.

One orange haired guy up and yelled in protest at Teacher Zhou but backed off a bit when she glared at him and told him the reason. They were all cheaters.

"Teacher, it's unfair. He didn't even finish one hundred laps! Why didn't you kick him out?"

"If he didn't finish one hundred laps, I would've kicked him out. But I never said you can't help each other. In the end, he finished and you did not. Get out, if you don't I'll destroy your spirit abilities."

They ran away while shouting some inaudible words that he couldn't even bother paying attention to.

"I may have a bad temper but I follow my conviction. Does anyone else have a problem? Go back to your dorm, change and get back into class. Be back to class in 15 minutes."

As the others rushed back to the dormitory, Shen Yin stayed back and headed back to class instead. He didn't sweat much in the first place so He didn't see the need to shower.

"Where are you going?"

"Back to class…"

"Ah, the second recommendation student from Xuan Lao. I heard about you. I see this little run isn't enough to phase you."

"Yes?"

"I'll talk to you later after class. Now hurry back."

10 minutes later~

"Yuhao, tell us your spirit level."

"Yes, my spirit level is 11."

"Eh, did I hear correctly!" "Wasn't 15 the minimum level?" "So weak!!"

"That's right. Yuhao only had a spirit level of 11. He has a special recommendation so he did not have to go through the regular entrance exam. Similarly, Shen Yin!!"

"Yes." He stood up and answered.

"What is your spirit level?"

"Level 36." He says emotionlessly.

"Eh...EH!!!!" The class went into uproar. "So high!!"

"His extraordinary growth is the reason why he's recommended. Both of them have reasons for being recommended but that's all the special treatment they will receive. If they fail their class, they will be kicked out without question. I'll say this before they are kicked out. No one can question them about it. Take your seats."

"Thank you teacher." Both Shen Yin and Yuhao said simultaneously.

Shen Yin's pov

Soon after that, lessons officially started. Since I had already learned of most of them, I was bored. Out of respect, I would still pay attention to class and listen.

Timeskip~

"That's it for today. Yuhao, Shen Yin, Come with me."

"Yes." "..."

The two of us stood up and followed Teacher Zhou into an office.

"Yuhao, I'll get straight to the point. I was very surprised with Wang Dong's spirit ability, but your ability...I can't tell at all. Now, I need answers."

"My spirit ability is in my eyes."

"Spirit ability on your body!? Eyes? Can you tell me what your first spirit skill is?"

Knowing that Huo Yuhao is sharing his spirit ability with Teacher Zhou, I quietly stood at the side and watched until they were done.

"Such an amazing skill. I wonder if it's fate or coincidence that the two of you have similar spirit essence."

After hearing that, Yuhao immediately turned my way and stared at me in shock.

"Yuhao, this is Shen Yin. He's a recommendation student like you. He also possesses two spirit essence and what are the odds that one of them happens to be his eyes. Shen Yin mind explaining it."

"Just as Teacher Zhou said I have two spirit essences. My first essence is my twin daggers but my second essence is my eyes. It's called Divine Eye. My first spirit skill is Appraisal. It allows me to analyse a person, an item or any kinds of plants and poison. It has the side ability to increase my vision but it's probably weaker than Huo Yuhao's spirit eyes."

"Since the two of you have similar body essence, it's good for you to get along and learn from each other. ….Follow me."

Teacher Zhou carried both me and Yuhao all the way over to the Spirit Guide testing facility.

Yuhao had an excited and curious expression as he looked around. I walked quietly beside him with Teacher Zhou in front of us.

"Fan Yu!"

"Zhou Yi, why did you come?"

"Did you forget what I said last time?"

"We talk a lot. How do I know what you are referring to? If there's nothing else, go back. I'm busy."

"It is in relation to finding a candidate to use spirit guidance weapons. This is him, Huo Yuhao. This year's new student. He has a spirit eye essence."

"This kid? Only level 11? How did he enter the school? No way. Isn't he too weak."

"You doubt me? Yuhao, show him your spirit ability."

Just like last time, I stood by the side and waited silently.

A few minutes later, I saw the big giant named Cai Tou use his YiDongBa (a large bazooka) to shoot a target. Seeing that he missed after Yuhao lended his ability. I walked up to him. Somehow, my eyes are analyzing the whole situation.

"Senior, mind you lend me an ear before aiming again?"

"Oh, who're you?"

"I'm in the same class as student Huo Yuhao. I'm Shen Yin. Do you mind shooting at my signal?"

"Oh, sure!"

The black ball came flying out once again, it all came in slow motion to me. Calculating the time it reached the middle and how senior aims.

"Now. In front of you."

"Ok!!" Senior Cai Tou shot out another bullet but this time it actually hit the target.

"Oh!! It hit!! It hit!!!"

"First of all, Yuhao, what is the range of your ability?"

"About 30m."

"Teacher Fan Yu, I will try to increase the range of my spirit spy and spirit resonance."

"Eh, no way. I've never heard of a spirit skill's ability increasing."

Yuhao starts explaining the reason why he thinks this ability can be improved.

"Good, if one day your range is 100m or more. Come find me. I will teach you how to use spirit guide weapons. Cai Tou brought him aside and told him a little about spirit guide weapons."

"Yes, thank you, teacher."

"As for you, Zhou Yi, who is he?"

"He's Shen Yin. Yuhao's classmate. He also has a body essence and it's his eyes like Yuhao but the ability is different. Apparently, his eyes are capable of analyzing nearly everything."

"How did you get that Cai Tou to hit the target?"

"Once the ball came out, I merely used my eyes to analyze the speed and when it would land in front of senior Cai Tou. After taking the information in, I just have to tell Senior when and where to shoot."

"Analyzing, huh? How far can it go?"

"It ranges from Quality to Value to Status. That's all I know for now."

"A very versatile skill. Like Yuhao, you can also come learn about Spirit guide weapons."

"Since you have a tool spirit essence, you don't have to use other weapons but this option will still be available to you."

"I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, teachers."

I left the facility to return to my room.