6 - Free food

Xiao Wu gritted her teeth, her cheeks puffed up with air. Ye Zhen found it somewhat amusing to see a 100,000-year-old beast acting like a baby who lost its toy.

[Emotional value of Xiao Wu increased by 66...]

"Hmph, I'll get back at you in the future…" Xiao Wu raised her head proudly.

Ye Zhen smiled and withdrew his hand, "I don't have much time to play with you, but at least you came in second place, which isn't bad. From now on, you'll be the second boss of the seventh house."

At that moment, a voice came from outside the dormitory door: "New working-study students, get up."

Ye Zhen and the others looked back and saw a middle-aged man in his thirties, likely a tutor from Notting College, holding two bedding sets, pillows, and other bedding.

He looked ordinary, but his dark green hair was a bit conspicuous. Ye Zhen looked at him with sympathy.

"Where are the new working-study students?" The professor shouted again. "Here…" Ye Zhen, Tang San, and Xiao Wu quickly stepped forward.

The professor with dark green hair looked at the three of them: "Which of you are Tang San and Ye Zhen?" Tang San and Ye Zhen stepped forward.

The professor smiled and said, "My name is Mohen; you can call me Professor Mo. These are the bedding sets given to you two by the master." After Ye Zhen and Tang San thanked him, they reached out and took them.

The bedding was all new. Although it wasn't beautiful, it was quite heavy in their hands, weighing around four or five kilograms.

The master was obviously concerned that the two might catch a cold and affect their studies. In terms of quality of life, the master was still very considerate, and Ye Zhen was secretly grateful.

Xiao Wu then looked at the bedding in her arms.

Mo Hen said, "Tang San, Ye Zhen, and Xiao Wu, all three of you are first-year working-study students. From now on, you'll be responsible for cleaning the garden south of the playground. 10 Copper Soul Coins per day. Remember, you have to clean every day; otherwise, your wages will be deducted. If there's a slowdown in the work, the college has the right to order you to leave the school. Did you hear clearly?"

Ye Zhen and the others nodded simultaneously, indicating that they understood.

After seeing the three nodding in confirmation, Mohen continued: "Tomorrow is the opening ceremony, and the day after tomorrow, classes will officially begin. You three first-year students will be in the first-floor classroom of the teaching building. From the day after tomorrow, you can attend classes as usual. The same work assigned to you three will start the day after tomorrow. I will conduct random inspections from time to time. It's almost noon, so I'll leave first."

After finishing his speech, Mohen left with his hands.

Ye Zhen and Tang San quickly returned to their beds, wanting to put on the bedding first, and then hurried to the cafeteria to eat.

"Boss Ye, I'll take care of the little things like making the bed." Wang Sheng stepped forward skillfully.

Tang San continued moving his hands, secretly envious. "Wait…" Xiao Wu's voice suddenly rang out clearly, stopping the bustling crowd.

"I don't have any bedding; look…" Xiao Wu looked at Ye Zhen with embarrassment, then at Tang San, and finally fixed her eyes on the two bedding sets. The meaning was already obvious.

Ye Zhen rolled his eyes: "I'm not used to sleeping with others. I think this kind of thing will make Xiaosan very happy. Go talk to him."

Tang San's face twitched. I'm happy with your sister!!!

[Emotional value of Tang San increased by 66...]

Xiao Wu was no match for Ye Zhen, so she naturally looked at Tang San, the defeated player. But after seeing Tang San looking apparently unhappy, Xiao Wu was in trouble.

"Hmph, Xiao San, I'm the No. 2 combat power here, shouldn't your No. 3 combat power help the No. 2?" Xiao Wu put her hands on her hips, lifted her head, and said proudly.

Tang San's face darkened. Do you really think I can't defeat you? "Let me say, you two combine the two beds. Anyway, the bed is big enough, so no dispute." Ye Zhen beside them said lightly.

Xiaosan, as a good brother, I can only help you this much. I hope you don't get lost on the path of setting up the bed. Ye Zhen was secretly happy to help his friend. Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, and she thought it was a good idea. "Uh… sleep together?" Tang San was stunned.

"What's wrong? I don't mind, and I'm a girl. What are you afraid of?" Xiao Wu retorted and insisted, "Stop babbling, pull the bed closer…"

Tang San unconsciously dragged the bed to the side and combined the two. Then they started making the bed in harmony. It turned out that the two beds were the same as the originals, and they were overloaded like a dividing line.

After the beds were made, Wang Sheng said: "To celebrate the three great efforts of our Seven Houses, let's have dinner together."

"Okay, okay, what are we going to eat?" Xiao Wu said excitedly, seeming very interested in eating.

Wang Sheng was surprised, then exchanged glances with a smile and said with a wry smile: "Second boss, we working-study students are all from poor families. We don't have money, so we have to ask for some cheap meals in the cafeteria."

Xiao Wu's smile suddenly stiffened, and she remembered that the human world seemed to need money to buy things, and she didn't seem to have any Copper Soul Coins…

Xiao Wu's excitement instantly diminished, her head hanging low like an eggplant. Tang San looked at Ye Zhen hopefully.

Everyone's expressions were different, and Ye Zhen could see that being poor was truly the greatest sin. However, today was his first day in school as the boss, so he naturally had to celebrate. How could he eat badly?

And, if he remembered the plot correctly, it seemed there would be some children looking for trouble. Hmm... It seems someone has a spare coin for lunch.

"Let's go, let's go together. Today the boss is in a good mood, and I'll take you for a good meal." Ye Zhen smiled.

"Long live the boss~!"

Wang Sheng and the others clapped cheerfully. Tang San also smiled, and it seemed he wouldn't have to eat leftovers. "Really?" Xiao Wu's eyes were shining.

Ye Zhen looked at her and said half-jokingly, "If you call me boss, then yes."

Xiao Wu: "HUM! Don't think you'll win next time!"

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Ye Zhen was surrounded by a group of more than a dozen people, heading towards the cafeteria. After all, Xiao Wu couldn't resist the temptation of food and reluctantly called him boss as she followed Ye Zhen.

At this moment, the courtyard was already bustling, and along the way, many students in uniform were walking in the same direction.

There was the cafeteria of Notting College.

The cafeteria of Noordin Junior Soul Master Academy covered a large area, divided into upper and lower floors, enough to accommodate all the students and teachers of the college to eat together. By this time, the first-floor cafeteria window already had a long line.

As Ye Zhen and the others were entering the cafeteria, they heard a mocking voice. "Oh, aren't those the poor ghosts of Wang Sheng? Here to eat? We just finished, and there's some leftover. Should I bring it to you?"

Ye Zhen frowned and looked in the direction of the sound. He saw a group of senior students, probably teenagers, lounging on the railing of the second floor, looking down at them condescendingly, with mockery in their eyes. The speaker was a teenager about twelve years old, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, and he looked very strong. He seemed to be the leader of this group.

Ye Zhen cleaned his ears. "I heard a dog barking in the cafeteria at noon. Why? Do you want to ask for a bone to eat?" Ye Zhen looked at the robust young man with disdain. Hoping to score some points.

Wang Sheng and the others were scared; after all, this was the little lord of Noordin Junior College, a Level 11 War Soul Master, and his spirit was still a wolf beast spirit.

[Negative emotion value of Xiao Chenyu increased by 166...]

Ye Zhen looked at the prompt and showed a big smile. This system prompt seemed to reveal a lot of information. For example, the teenager who mocked them didn't have a name for himself, but it was directly displayed in the system message. If he remembered correctly, this Xiao Chenyu seemed to be the son of the lord of Notting City, who had governed and dominated Noordin Junior Soul Master Academy for a long time.

"Kid, I didn't wear the school uniform. Don't you know who I am?" Xiao Chenyu's expression was gloomy.

"Boss, this is Xiao Chenyu, a Level 11 War Soul Master... Let's not fight him…" Wang Sheng and the others looked worried.

"He's provoking us like this; just wait. Xiao Chenyu, right? Come down and see how your sister Xiao Wu will beat you." Xiao Wu raised a hand from her hips and pointed at the second floor.

Seeing Xiao Wu standing next to Ye Zhen, Xiao Chenyu's eyes lit up. This girl is very cute and dressed like a little bunny.

Suddenly, Xiao Chenyu stopped paying attention to Ye Zhen, the kid who had scolded him. He pointed at Xiao Wu and said, "How about you follow me? I'm just missing a pet rabbit."

After finishing his speech, Xiao Chenyu laughed heartily, and dozens of eleven or twelve-year-olds behind him also made a commotion. Many students dining in the cafeteria watched the spectacle with interest.

Xiao Wu's face turned red; this idiot really wants me as his pet rabbit?

She was about to have a fit of anger, but Ye Zhen extended his hand to stop her. "Let's eat first and then deal with them," Ye Zhen said.

"Hmph, I'm so angry…" Xiao Wu grumbled reluctantly, but in the end, she suppressed her anger.

Tang San looked at them with a somber expression and remained silent behind Ye Zhen. As Ye Zhen said, they went to the cafeteria to eat. A group of people walked together towards the second floor.

However, Ye Zhen and the others wanted to settle in first, but Xiao Chenyu and the others refused to agree. Seeing that a group of poor working-study students, who usually only ate on the first floor, actually went up to the second floor, they were confused but didn't forget to mock them: "Why are you coming up here? Do you even know the difference between copper and silver coins?"

Wang Sheng and the others also looked at Ye Zhen with worried looks. The second floor is different from the first floor. With so many people, it would take almost five or six silver soul coins to eat a meal.

"Don't worry, someone will pay the bill. It's just going to be a bit more expensive, so don't be polite."

Ye Zhen seemed to read everyone's thoughts and explained so they would feel at ease. However, after saying this, Wang Sheng and the others were almost in tears. Brother, you really are our brother.

Ye Zhen's voice wasn't loud, so it could be clearly heard by Xiao Chenyu and his group nearby.

Yes, hahaha...

Xiao Chenyu and his group burst into laughter, tears streaming from their eyes. "Hahaha~, well, I want to see if there's a fool who will pay." Xiao Chenyu mocked.

"Heh..." Ye Zhen's mouth curled into a slight smile. It was the first time he had seen someone reprimanding themselves impatiently.

Ye Zhen's eyes narrowed slightly, and the Sharingan appeared. At this moment, Xiao Chenyu was staring at Ye Zhen and was immediately caught in the illusion.

In a dazed state, Xiao Chenyu went to the window of the cafeteria on the second floor, took out a money bag from his arms, and pulled out a large handful of Silver Soul Coins, which were also mixed with many Gold Soul Coins. He pointed at Ye Zhen and his group and said: "I'll pay for their meals."

The cafeteria staff were stunned. "Master Xiao, are you sure?" a staff member asked cautiously. "How absurd…" Xiao Chenyu threw the money away, turned around, and left.

"Hey, Master Xiao, you gave too much; this might bankrupt the cafeteria…" Several staff members shouted loudly.

Xiao Chenyu turned a deaf ear, walked to the edge of the railing alone, and shouted to the shocked crowd below: "Today, I'll cover the entire consumption of the public. Please, order whatever you want to eat…"

At this moment, the dozen or so students behind Xiao Chenyu snapped out of their shock. What happened to their leader Chenyu? The many students dining in the cafeteria overflowed with joy.

Everyone rushed to the second floor. Although many students paid tuition and weren't working-study students, their families weren't very wealthy. Naturally, they ate on the first floor and occasionally went to the second floor for something better. Taking this opportunity, they quickly rushed to the second floor. The long lines on the first floor dissipated in an instant, and everyone squeezed towards the second floor. Ye Zhen's group soon rushed to order food as well.

Ye Zhen passed by Xiao Chenyu, taking all the remaining soul coins in his wallet, surrounded by numerous people. This scene went unnoticed.

"Master Xiao…"

"Master Xiao?????"

At this moment, Xiao Chenyu's assistants finally gathered and vigorously shook Xiao Chenyu's shoulders. Only then did Xiao Chenyu snap out of the illusion and come back to his senses.

Looking at the many students around him crowding towards the window on the second floor, Xiao Chenyu was a bit dazed. Did these people take the wrong medicine?

"Master Xiao, you only…"

A dozen of Xiao Chenyu's assistants gave him several explanations and turned the money bag in Xiao Chenyu's hand to prove they weren't talking nonsense. Of course, there wasn't a single coin in the bag. Xiao Chenyu was silent, his face pale. These were his monthly expenses...

[Negative emotion value of Xiao Chenyu increased by 166...]

"It must have been that kid!"

"Yes! Let's go after him now!"

"Alright, don't say that. Fighting is prohibited in the cafeteria. Let's go to the door and block them. Today, I must let those working-study students know what happens to those who mess with me..." Xiao Chenyu's face was a bit grim as he looked fiercely at Ye Zhen and the others. It was the first time Xiao Chenyu had suffered such a significant loss at Notting College in six years. He didn't want to let it go.

At that moment, Ye Zhen and the others had found a corner seat on the second floor. They were chatting and laughing, unaware that Xiao Chenyu and his group had already blocked the door.

"Boss, you really showed Xiao Chenyu who's boss."

"That's right. Chenyu always bullies us, and we can't beat him, so we can only endure. This time, I feel really good." Several students chatted happily. Their eyes looking at Ye Zhen were full of admiration.

"Cut it out. Let me tell you, we didn't do much. We just took a little money. You should have beaten him until his head turned purple..." Xiao Wu waved her small fist.

Ye Zhen smiled. Xiao Wu still had such a fiery temperament. In comparison, Tang San was much steadier.

"Boss Ye, even though you've defeated Xiao Chenyu and the others this time, I don't think they will let it go…" Wang Sheng was worried. Among them, he knew Xiao Chenyu best. There's an old saying that the one who knows you best is always your opponent. Wang Sheng had fought with Xiao Chenyu a few times, and he could hardly be considered a match for him.

"If they do anything, I'll retaliate and won't stop. This time, I just took the money, but next time, they'll go to sleep with bruised eyes," Ye Zhen said. He needed negative emotions and hoped that Xiao Chenyu and the others would wait at the door so he could get some points.

If Xiao Chenyu and the others didn't come, Ye Zhen might take the initiative to find them, after all, points were the path to his future. Seeing that Ye Zhen was so confident, Wang Sheng felt a bit more at ease and stopped worrying, not wanting to trouble everyone further.

The food arrived quickly, and the group began to devour it. After all, everyone was working-study students, and it was rare to eat meat.

Xiao Wu was the only exception among them. She had vegetarian dishes in front of her, such as steamed carrots, stir-fried carrots, spicy cold carrots, etc., all of which she had ordered. A table full of people twisted the corners of their mouths as they watched Xiao Wu enjoying her carrots.

While everyone was savoring the food comfortably, Master Yu Xiaogang came to them.

"Professor…" Tang San quickly stood up.

Yu Xiaogang nodded and said, "Little San, after lunch, the room farthest to the right on the top floor of the dormitory is mine. If you need to find me, I'll be there." "Okay, professor." Tang San nodded.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San and smiled gently, then looked at Ye Zhen. This time, he smiled with a bit of seriousness and said with profound meaning, "Xiao Qiu, Notting College doesn't prohibit fighting, but don't overdo it. Remember that."

Ye Zhen was surprised, nodded seriously, and bowed slightly: "Thank you for telling me this and also for the bedding, Master."

"Yes." Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly, turned, and left with his hands behind his back.

Yu Xiaogang was very interested in Ye Zhen's martial spirit. After all, on the Douluo Continent, illusions are not uncommon. But an illusion as a martial spirit is very different. Ye Zhen didn't have a soul ring, but the illusion in his eyes could confuse a soul master of a higher level than him, which shocked Yu Xiaogang.

This martial spirit doesn't have a soul ring and is already very strong. If several soul rings were attached to it, how strong would it be? If Ye Zhen could grow, he would be the first soul master of the control system on the Douluo Continent. These were things Yu Xiaogang secretly thought in his heart.

Unfortunately, he couldn't guess that Ye Zhen's spirit was a different type. Normally, people choose a direction to develop their martial spirit, such as a control system or an auxiliary system. But Ye Zhen, due to the special nature of the Sharingan, was destined to be unable to follow a single path.

Ye Zhen had even considered which ninjutsu to choose for his first and second spiritual abilities.

In his choices, he never considered a genjutsu. Illusions are not very relevant to Ye Zhen, who has a Sharingan. Therefore, for him to consider using a genjutsu in the ring, it would have to be a high-level one. After all, he can only allocate 9 ninjutsus.

Half an hour later, the group planned to return to the dormitory to rest after eating. Tang San had to go to see the master. However, as soon as they left the cafeteria door, they were surrounded by a dozen senior students. Xiao Chenyu was the leader.