Chapter 126: The Strength of Feng Wutong [1]
The red sun rose over the horizon, casting golden rays of sunlight. Oakland Academy bid farewell to the quiet of the night and gradually became lively.
Dai Yao, feeling the hunger in his stomach, looked at Feng Wutong and Zhu Zhuqing, and couldn't help but smile.
"Let's go. After a busy night, we should grab something to eat."
Both women nodded, and after walking for a while, the three of them arrived at the cafeteria of Oakland Academy.
There was no distinction between commoners and nobles in the cafeteria of Oakland, as everyone here was an ordinary soul master.
As soon as they stepped into the cafeteria, all eyes were immediately drawn to them.
Upon seeing the two women beside Dai Yao, everyone's gaze brightened.
Zhu Zhuqing was well-known at Oakland Academy, famous as the "Ice Mountain Goddess." She was aloof, never showing a smile to anyone except Dai Yao.
But who was the other girl?
She wore a crimson dress, trimmed with gold at the hem, with long sleeves covering her arms, revealing hands as beautiful as jade. Her face was exquisitely beautiful, with two locks of hair framing her forehead, hanging down to her chin, and her fiery red ponytail stood upright, exuding a rare and unusual air of heroism for a woman.
Particularly striking were her phoenix-like eyes, cold and aloof, giving off an indescribable noble aura that made people instinctively respect her.
Her high and mighty, indifferent to the world demeanor made everyone feel that she was a queen, reigning above all.
Everyone stared at her, mouths agape. Only when their girlfriends shot them dangerous glares did they manage to withdraw their gazes. But even then, their eyes would frequently dart back to Feng Wutong.
After sitting down, Dai Yao went to buy breakfast. While standing in line, Dai Yuanyi from the Oakland Battle Team came over and gave him a mischievous look.
"Who's that beauty? You've got Zhu Zhuqing, and now even Sister Yan likes you. How about sharing some soup with the brothers? Can you introduce her to us?"
Dai Yao smiled slightly and patted Dai Yuanyi on the shoulder. He knew that Dai Yuanyi was this kind of playful character, and didn't take offense. Smiling, he replied:
"She's an old friend of mine. We haven't seen each other in years, and she came to the academy to visit me. She's planning to join Oakland Academy soon. It's not that I'm not helping you, just go ask her yourself."
Dai Yuanyi's eyes flickered, and he started to guess the relationship between Dai Yao and the woman. After thinking for a moment, he clenched his teeth and said:
"Alright, I'll wait for you to finish buying breakfast, and then we can go together."
A short while later, Dai Yao returned with four servings of breakfast and joined Feng Wutong and Zhu Zhuqing.
Dai Yuanyi followed eagerly.
He cleared his throat, put an arm around Dai Yao's shoulder, and said, "This beautiful lady here is my teammate, Dai Yao. Can I get to know you?"
Feng Wutong was chatting with Zhu Zhuqing, discussing the events of the past three years. She smiled brightly at times, and frowned at others. No matter the expression, she was stunning.
Her graceful movements left the nearby male students dumbfounded.
In comparison, Zhu Zhuqing's beauty was no less than Feng Wutong's. One was fiery, the other cold, and the contrast of these two styles created a breathtaking sight in the cafeteria.
Upon hearing Dai Yuanyi's voice, Feng Wutong, who had been smiling, immediately turned cold. A trace of disgust flashed in her phoenix eyes. However, upon realizing that it was Dai Yao's friend, her expression softened slightly.
Still, her expression remained distant, and she showed no intention of shaking Dai Yuanyi's hand. Her tone was cold as she said:
"Wutong."
After discussing with Dai Yao, and in order to conceal her identity, she had chosen the name "Wutong" for herself.
The coldness in her phoenix eyes left Dai Yuanyi a bit flustered, and he awkwardly scratched his head.
Dai Yao waved his hand and smiled, "Wutong, no need to be so cold. I'm planning to introduce you to the Oakland Battle Team later. He'll be your teammate."
Dai Yao's words eased the awkwardness, and Dai Yuanyi let out a sigh of relief. Normally, he wouldn't be this nervous around women, but when facing Wutong's cold gaze, all his usual flirtation was gone. He felt nervous and even struggled to form his words.
Upon hearing Dai Yao's words, the noble aura in Wutong's expression instantly faded. A radiant smile appeared on her face, as warm as the spring sun.
This drastic change from cold to warm left Dai Yuanyi in disbelief. But when he saw Wutong looking at Dai Yao with such affectionate eyes, he instantly understood her feelings.
Watching how Wutong was attending to Dai Yao's every need, he couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions—once again realizing that Dai Yao had such a beautiful woman devoted to him.
Why, as a soul master, did Dai Yao have the privilege of winning the heart of such a stunning woman? Dai Yuanyi thought to himself, "I don't even qualify to be their 'puppy'!"
Zhu Zhuqing was like this, Dugu Yan was like this, and now even Wutong was the same!
He sighed deeply, his previous thoughts shattered by Wutong's coldness. Once he realized that she had already given her heart to someone, his gaze toward her gradually returned to normal.
When Dai Yuanyi remembered what Dai Yao had just said about introducing Wutong to the battle team, he paused for a moment. Then, leaning in close to Dai Yao, he whispered:
"Dai Yao, joining the team isn't easy. There's a strict test to pass, or you have to defeat an official team member."
Dai Yao's eyes lit up. After swallowing a mouthful of food, Zhu Zhuqing, just in time, handed him a cup of water. After drinking, he smiled and said:
"In that case, how about Wutong challenge you in a match to test her strength? Let's see if she's qualified to join the team."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing became intrigued. Wutong's cold phoenix eyes flashed with a trace of joy. She, too, wanted to know just how strong she had become.
"Wutong, what level is your soul power?"
Dai Yuanyi asked Feng Wutong.
"Level 30."
"Level 30? You can get your third soul ring now. Soul is still quite good for your level. How old are you?"
Dai Yuanyi took a bite of steamed bread and casually asked.
"Fifteen."
When he heard that Wutong was only 15 years old, Dai Yuanyi's eyes widened, and he nearly forgot to chew the food in his mouth. After snapping out of it, he swallowed the food, then looked at Dai Yao with an expression full of disbelief.
"Is she telling the truth?"
In the original story, when Shrek's Seven Devils first encountered the Imperial Fight Team, Dugu Yan, at 19, had level 38 soul power, making her a genius among ordinary soul masters.
Now, Wutong, at just 15 years old, had reached level 30. With her age, she could not only participate in this year's Continental Soul Master Competition but also in the next one.
'If her martial soul is good, she could become a key player in the current team. By the time the next competition comes around, she will definitely be a Soul Ancestor!' Dai Yuanyi silently thought.
He stared at Dai Yao, swallowed his saliva, and said, shocked:
"How come all your friends are freaks?"
Dai Yao smiled faintly, not offering any explanation.
After Zhu Zhuqing and the others finished breakfast, Dai Yao said:
"Let's not delay. I'll go handle Wutong's admission matters first. Dai Yuanyi, you go ahead to the battle team training ground. Once we're done, we'll join you."
Dai Yuanyi grinned and said:
"Alright, I'll wait for you at the training ground. The captain and the others will probably want to watch the fun."
End of Chapter
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