Blue Tyrant Academy was located in the heart of Heaven Dou City.
Standing at the academy's entrance, one could see towering trees all around, their trunks so thick that it would take two people to encircle them with their arms. It felt as though the academy itself was nestled within a vast forest.
"Let's go in and take a look," Flender said, leading the group into Blue Tyrant Academy.
After explaining their purpose to the academy's staff, they were escorted to a spacious hall.
The strength of the teachers here was noticeably lower than that of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, and even Shrek Academy surpassed them in capability.
So, the moment a few teachers revealed their soul rings, the group was admitted without question—Tang San and the others didn't even need to undergo an entrance test.
However, since Flender and the others were at such a high level, the teachers had no choice but to guide them to the academy's rear mountain to meet the dean personally.
As they walked through the campus, they chatted about everything they observed at Blue Tyrant Academy. The once heavy atmosphere gradually lifted, replaced with excitement and anticipation for the future.
Before long, they arrived at a serene lake, where a wooden house stood nearby.
Even from a glance, the elegance of the house's owner was evident—
A white picket fence enclosed the small garden, delicate flower beds lined the yard, and woven baskets hung beside the entrance. Freshly picked flowers adorned the windowsill, adding a gentle charm to the home.
Just as they stopped in front of the house, a soft yet melancholic melody drifted through the air—a song filled with longing, as if mourning a lost love.
"This song is so beautiful!" Xiao Wu murmured, her lips curling into a smile as she closed her eyes to savor the melody.
At that moment, Flender's voice broke through the tranquility.
"Xiaogang, you're already here. Are you still planning to run away?"
The group turned to look at Yu Xiaogang, only to be stunned by his expression.
The ever-calm and composed grandmaster, who always faced challenges with unwavering determination, now wore a look of pain and struggle.
Sensing his hesitation, Flender seized the moment. "Back then, you could use any excuse to push her away. But now, for the sake of your students, you need to face reality."
A long silence followed before Yu Xiaogang finally turned and walked toward the wooden house.
Flender had been willing to give up the Shrek Academy he had built for the sake of these children—so could he.
Moments later, the owner of the wooden house appeared before them. She was a woman who seemed to be in her early thirties, dressed in a flowing blue gown.
Her beauty remained undiminished by the years, and at this moment, her eyes glistened with unshed tears—tears of excitement and sorrow.
"Is she the dean of Blue Tyrant Academy?" Xiao Wu's bright eyes sparkled. "What a beautiful big sister! But why is she so emotional upon seeing grandmaster?"
"Could there be a story between them?" Ning Rongrong speculated from the side.
"If you want to know, just ask," Xiao Tianyang said with a smirk.
Encouraged by his words, Ning Rongrong turned to Flender and asked about the situation.
Flender, seeing no reason to keep it a secret, told them everything.
Only then did they realize that Yu Xiaogang, this young woman—Liu Erlong—and Flender himself were once known as the Golden Iron Triangle.
"I knew it! There had to be a story here!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed triumphantly, nudging Xiao Tianyang. "I bet—"
"No need for bets," Xiao Tianyang cut her off with a sharp glance.
Ning Rongrong pouted in defeat.
After the adults finished their conversation, Liu Erlong turned to Dai Mubai and the others with a warm smile. "Children, from now on, treat Blue Tyrant Academy as your new home. While the facilities here may not match those of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, we offer something better—complete and unwavering support."
"Additionally, this year's academy competition spots will be reserved for you. This is your chance to redeem yourselves and take back your honor!"
Dai Mubai and the others were taken aback by her bold statement.
Beneath this delicate beauty hid such an assertive and powerful personality!
Flender quickly stepped forward. "Ahem, we'll have plenty of time to familiarize ourselves with each other. Let's settle the enrollment process for these children first."
"Of course." Liu Erlong nodded. "But first, let's have a meal. Then we'll handle the paperwork."
"Dean Liu, do you have a kitchen here?" Xiao Wu suddenly asked, shoving Xiao Tianyang forward. "This guy is Shrek Academy's top chef! His cooking is a hundred—no, ten thousand times better than anything outside!"
Xiao Tianyang: "..."
'You could at least try to be subtle about wanting food!'
Flender stroked his beard with a chuckle. "Tianyang, this is a good opportunity to show off your skills."
"Even you praise him this much? Now I'm really curious about his cooking," Liu Erlong said, her eyes gleaming with interest as she studied Xiao Tianyang like a rare treasure.
And so, Xiao Tianyang found himself with no choice but to cook.
Not that he minded—he enjoyed cooking, after all.
Since there were other faculty members invited to the banquet, Xiao Tianyang took it as an opportunity to showcase his skills.
Though it was exhausting, after three hours, he had prepared a magnificent feast, adding a few innovative dishes tailored to the local tastes.
The aroma alone was enough to captivate everyone in the academy.
"Good thing I always keep a stockpile of ingredients. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to prepare this meal," Xiao Tianyang said, wiping sweat from his forehead.
Just then, a familiar notification rang in his mind.
Ding! Congratulations, host Xiao Tianyang, for successfully creating an original dish. Please name your recipe!
Xiao Tianyang was stunned. This was the first time he had triggered such a system function.
He glanced at the details.
Recipe: Untitled
Effect: After consumption, soul power significantly increases. There is also a chance to break through bottlenecks in martial cultivation.
Description: A renowned dish from another world, innovated to regain its former glory in the Soul Beast Continent.
"Could this be related to the recipe book I got last time?" he wondered. After a moment of contemplation, he shrugged. "Whatever, I'll just call it the Manchu-Han Banquet. I'm too lazy to think of another name."
Ding! Recipe successfully named: Manchu-Han Banquet. New details recorded...
Xiao Tianyang glanced at the updated panel before closing it.
"Tianyang, why are you still in the kitchen?" Ning Rongrong peeked in. "Everyone's waiting for you, little chef!"
A tic mark twitched on Xiao Tianyang's forehead. "Don't ever call me that again, or you won't be eating anything!"
"Dean Liu called you that first. If you have a problem, take it up with her," Ning Rongrong teased.
Xiao Tianyang: "..."
'Arguing with that woman? No thanks.'
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