Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King-Chapter 224: [DD2]:

A person born into royalty, yet capable of bombing their own nation's capital?

Such a person being normal would be surprising.

It shows that Shrek Academy truly produces all kinds of talents.

Su Yu muttered to himself while Xiao Xiao, walking beside him, kept glancing at him from the corner of her eye.

Su Yu's appearance was just too stunning, and for someone like Xiao Xiao, who had a bit of a weakness for good looks, his charm was practically irresistible.

After all, Xiao Xiao was still just a young girl, and her resistance to handsome men wasn't extreme.

Su Yu, with his sharp perception, naturally noticed her sneaky looks. However, he wasn't particularly interested in young girls like her—he preferred mature women.

Someone like Zhang Lexuan or Snow Empress, with both beauty and grace, was much more in line with his tastes.

The group pressed forward, searching for suitable soul beasts.

Currently, those still in need of soul rings were Xiao Xiao, another outer court student, and several inner court students.

The mixed zone was rich in soul beast variety, and the quality of beasts was excellent. It could meet the needs of most soul masters.

For the core zone, only powerful soul masters at the level of Soul Sage or higher typically ventured there to hunt for soul rings.

However, the core zone was not very safe at the moment. After all, Su Yu had recently stirred up trouble with Bear Lord.

Wandering in the core zone now would make it highly likely to encounter a ten-thousand-year Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear—or worse, a hundred-thousand-year one.

Encountering a soul beast of that level meant certain death, even for someone as strong as Cai Mei'er, let alone the other Shrek Academy students.

Fortunately, the group didn't need to enter the core zone.

After all, their strongest member that needed a soul ring was only at level sixty, which meant their soul rings couldn't exceed 30,000 years of age. The mixed zone had more than enough to meet their needs.

Just as expected, it wasn't long before they encountered a suitable soul beast—a 5,000-year Vajra Bear, perfect for Xiao Xiao.

After absorbing the Vajra Bear, Xiao Xiao's Three Lives Soul Sealing Cauldron gained a great defensive skill.

Her martial soul was already a well-rounded support tool, combining attack, defense, and auxiliary functions. It wasn't an exaggeration to call it a top-tier martial soul.

As a twin soul master martial soul, Xiao Xiao's talent was quite remarkable.

The young girl was all smiles after absorbing her new soul ring, her mood soaring.

"Three Lives Soul Sealing Cauldron—an impressive martial soul indeed. Shrek Academy truly has deep roots," Su Yu remarked, feigning admiration.

Standing beside him, Han Ruoruo smiled and said, "So, Su Yu, would you be interested in studying at Shrek Academy?"

Su Yu glanced at her and replied coolly, "Senior Sister must be joking."

Han Ruoruo kept her smile. "After all, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy primarily teaches about soul tools.

Su Yu, with your extraordinary martial soul talent, staying there feels like such a waste.

Our Shrek Academy's martial soul department is the best on the continent."

Though she often found Su Yu's words annoying, Han Ruoruo understood how terrifying his talent was.

As someone with a prominent status in the inner court and a close friend of Zhang Lexuan, she was privy to some details about Su Yu.

Thus, she couldn't help but try to recruit him for Shrek Academy.

Su Yu looked at Han Ruoruo for a moment and joked, "Didn't expect Senior Sister to have such a knack for persuasion. Are you trying to poach me?"

"Unfortunately, you're a bit late. The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy treats me very well, and I have no plans to switch."

"Oh, that's a shame. Our academy does have many beauties, though~" Han Ruoruo teased.

Su Yu couldn't help but chuckle. Did she think he was that shallow?

He flirted with Zhang Lexuan because she was already his future wife, destined to be his.

Did they honestly think he'd fall for every pretty face he saw?

Still, Han Ruoruo seemed to want to play this game, and Su Yu didn't mind humoring her for some fun.

"Oh? Is that so?"

"Then, I wonder, what level are these so-called beauties?"

He turned to look at Zhang Lexuan, his gaze fiery.

Han Ruoruo: "..."

So... you are aiming for Lexuan, huh?

Han Ruoruo grew wary. As Lexuan's close friend, she made a mental note to warn her later. This rascal wasn't someone to be taken lightly.

"Lexuan is among the best in our inner court, but there are plenty who come close to her level~" Han Ruoruo giggled.

Unexpectedly, Su Yu flatly refused. "Then forget it.

I'm a bit of a face connoisseur. If they're not as pretty as her, I'm not interested."

Han Ruoruo: "..."

Once again, Han Ruoruo was left speechless by Su Yu.

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Why did such amazing talent have to belong to such an infuriating rascal?

"So, what do you think of Xiaotao?" Han Ruoruo suddenly asked, as if recalling something.

The academy seemed to be considering pairing Ma Xiaotao with Su Yu since he was the only one with Ultimate Ice.

Ma Xiaotao was a good friend of hers, and as a big sister, Han Ruoruo cared about her a lot.

"Miss Xiaotao? Hmm... great figure, decent strength," Su Yu said thoughtfully, resting his chin on his finger.

"That's it?" Han Ruoruo probed.

"What else?" Su Yu countered.

"Don't you want to date her or something?" Han Ruoruo hinted, trying to gauge his true feelings toward Ma Xiaotao.

Su Yu shrugged. "Xiaotao's temper is too fiery. Dating her would be exhausting.

Of course, if she's interested in a brief fling or something, I wouldn't mind."

"But personally, I prefer beautiful and elegant older sisters. Like..."

"Like Lexuan?" Han Ruoruo cut in, exasperated.

"Senior Sister, you're so perceptive." Su Yu clapped his hands in admiration.

"But Lexuan is way older than you," Han Ruoruo pointed out.

"No problem. I like older women," Su Yu declared with enthusiasm.

Older in what way? Age? Or something else?

Han Ruoruo: "..."

Faced with this utterly shameless rascal, Han Ruoruo was at a loss for words.

Su Yu had once again rendered her speechless and on the verge of losing her composure.

She realized she couldn't handle him.

It was better to leave him to the academy's elders.

Su Yu turned his head slightly when Han Ruoruo fell silent, and his gaze happened to meet a pair of bright, curious eyes. Xiao Xiao's large, sparkling eyes were fixed on him, her curiosity evident.

"Little girl, you've got some talent. What's your name?" Su Yu asked with a warm smile.

"Xiao Xiao," she responded crisply.

"Xiao Xiao? That's a great name. A good name for someone with great talent. I think you've got the potential to earn a title someday. Work hard, and you'll surely achieve great things," Su Yu said as he gently patted her head, speaking as if he were an older brother offering guidance.

Han Ruoruo's lips twitched. You're only a few months older than her. Why are you acting like some wise senior?

With Xiao Xiao having absorbed her new soul ring, the group pressed on, carefully seeking suitable soul beasts. As soul rings couldn't be compromised, they were meticulous in their search. After two more days, everyone finally found the soul rings they needed, and the Shrek group began their journey back.

During these two days, Su Yu had become somewhat familiar with the group. Those who disliked him, such as Chu He and Shi Yue, continued to despise him, barely tolerating his presence. Their frustration simmered, yet they could only bottle it up, leaving themselves more irritated than anyone else.

Others, like Bei Bei and Cai Mei'er, were more neutral. Though they weren't fans of Su Yu's personality, they didn't actively antagonize him. Despite Su Yu's knack for riling her up, Cai Mei'er didn't harbor a true dislike for him; in fact, she admired his remarkable talent and sharp mind.

Among those who had a favorable impression of Su Yu were Xiao Xiao and Han Ruoruo. Xiao Xiao, with her straightforward nature and a slight tendency to be swayed by appearances, was naturally drawn to Su Yu's extraordinary demeanor. Seeing how Su Yu carried himself with confidence, easily outshining even the inner court students and holding his own against someone like Cai Mei'er, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but feel admiration for him.

As for Han Ruoruo, the past two days had given her a deeper understanding of Su Yu. She realized he was not only incredibly talented but also exceptionally knowledgeable and meticulous. While his exterior seemed a bit frivolous and difficult to deal with, beneath that was a person of extraordinary depth.

Throughout their journey, they encountered numerous soul beasts, some of which even Cai Mei'er couldn't identify. Yet Su Yu could name them all effortlessly, often offering insights that helped the group avoid unnecessary battles. Han Ruoruo began to see Su Yu in a new light, her initial impression of him as a shallow, flirtatious youth gradually giving way to respect for his composure and intellect. She couldn't help but think that his playful behavior was more of an amusing facade to toy with them than his true nature.

After all, to Su Yu, weren't they just a source of entertainment?

The group finally reached Shrek City after a long trek. Despite her usual composure, even Cai Mei'er sighed with relief at the sight of the massive city resting on the plains ahead.

"Su Yu, why don't you come back to the academy with us?" Cai Mei'er extended the invitation once more.

Su Yu, with one hand in his pocket, stood casually between Zhang Lexuan on his left and Han Ruoruo on his right. Throughout the journey, he maintained his persona, frequently gravitating toward Zhang Lexuan. This behavior infuriated the inner court students, who regarded Zhang Lexuan as their goddess. If looks could kill, Su Yu would have been shredded into pieces by their seething glares.

To Han Ruoruo, Su Yu's behavior made her both curious and wary. While she now respected his talent, she remained concerned about his intentions toward Zhang Lexuan. Despite her doubts, one thing was clear—Su Yu was a flirt. She couldn't shake the suspicion that he might end up dragging her dear friend into trouble.

What worried her even more was that Zhang Lexuan had never once pushed Su Yu away. While Zhang Lexuan was typically gentle and kind, she had never allowed any man to get within two meters of her. Yet Su Yu was practically leaning on her at times, and Zhang Lexuan seemed completely unbothered. Was it possible that Zhang Lexuan had taken a liking to Su Yu? That thought alone made Han Ruoruo uneasy.

After all, the academy had intended to match Su Yu with Ma Xiaotao, not Zhang Lexuan.

Hearing Cai Mei'er's invitation, Su Yu chuckled lightly. "No need. I'm not a Shrek Academy student. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to follow you back to the academy. I'll stay in a hotel nearby for now. As for visiting the academy, let's leave that for another day."

It was already late, and Su Yu had no intention of appearing too eager to enter Shrek Academy. Doing so would only lower his status in their eyes. He had come to Shrek City at their invitation, not because he was desperate to join. At the very least, he wanted Yan Shaozhe to personally invite him.

Maintaining one's dignity while away from home was crucial, after all. If he were to enter Shrek Academy, it would be on his terms—not as someone tagging along with their group.

Zhang Lexuan, understanding Su Yu's intentions, approved of his decision. In her eyes, Su Yu's approach preserved the proper dynamic: it was Shrek Academy seeking Su Yu, not the other way around.

Han Ruoruo, too, narrowed her eyes as she studied Su Yu. She wasn't slow; she could tell what he was thinking. This guy was anything but simple—he was sharp, calculating, and far from the shallow flirt he appeared to be.

Cai Mei'er hesitated for a moment before a knowing look crossed her face. "Alright, I won't press you. Tomorrow, I'll personally escort you to tour the academy," she said with a smile.

As the Vice Dean of the Martial Soul Department, Cai Mei'er's offering to personally accompany Su Yu was already a significant show of respect.

Su Yu responded with a faint smile, leaving his answer ambiguous.

With their plans settled, the group finally entered Shrek City.