After parting temporarily with Yu Xiaogang, Tang San and Lin Yuan finally headed toward the work-study student dormitory together.
Along the academy paths—
Many students glanced curiously toward them.
Especially after noticing their simple village clothing.
Some showed disdain.
Some mocked quietly.
Others simply ignored them.
Tang San remained calm throughout.
Meanwhile—
Lin Yuan lazily yawned.
“Academies really are the same everywhere…”
Tang San glanced toward him.
“You attended school in your previous life?”
Lin Yuan’s footsteps paused slightly.
Then he smiled casually.
“Who knows?”
Tang San silently narrowed his eyes.
Again.
That strange feeling.
Sometimes Lin Yuan’s words sounded far too mature for a six-year-old child.
Almost like…
Someone who had lived another life already.
Tang San quietly suppressed the thought.
After all—
He himself carried similar secrets.
Soon—
The two arrived before Dormitory Seven.
The noisiest dormitory within the academy.
Because every work-study student stayed here.
The moment the door opened—
A rough voice instantly sounded.
“New students?”
Inside the dormitory, several older children looked over immediately.
Beds lined both sides of the room.
At the center stood a tall boy around eleven or twelve years old.
Broad shoulders.
Strong physique.
Arrogant expression.
Clearly the leader here.
He crossed his arms while looking at Tang San and Lin Yuan proudly.
“I’m Wang Sheng.”
“The boss of Dormitory Seven.”
“According to rules, new students need to prove strength first.”
Tang San frowned slightly.
Lin Yuan meanwhile looked completely unsurprised.
Classic academy behavior.
Children really loved establishing hierarchy everywhere.
Wang Sheng cracked his knuckles confidently.
“Which one of you comes first?”
Tang San calmly stepped forward.
“I will.”
Lin Yuan immediately moved aside lazily.
“Fight well.”
Soon—
The two began fighting inside the dormitory.
Wang Sheng possessed a wolf martial soul and already reached spirit master level.
His physical strength far exceeded ordinary children.
Unfortunately for him—
Tang San cultivated Mysterious Heaven Skill since infancy.
His combat experience and techniques completely surpassed normal kids.
Only several exchanges later—
Tang San directly flipped Wang Sheng onto the ground using clever grappling skill.
The entire dormitory instantly became silent.
Wang Sheng himself looked stunned while lying on the floor.
Then—
He laughed loudly.
“Haha!”
“You’re strong!”
“From today onward, you’re the new boss of Dormitory Seven!”
The surrounding students immediately looked toward Tang San with admiration.
Strength determined status among children most directly.
Tang San helplessly shook his head.
“I don’t want to be boss.”
Wang Sheng instantly looked confused.
“You don’t want it?”
Tang San calmly answered:
“No interest.”
Then—
Everyone’s gaze slowly shifted toward Lin Yuan nearby.
Lin Yuan: “…Why are you all looking at me?”
Wang Sheng scratched his head awkwardly.
“Then… what about you?”
Lin Yuan immediately refused.
“No.”
“Being boss sounds troublesome.”
Everyone: “…”
What kind of strange new students were these?
One easily defeated Wang Sheng but refused leadership.
The other looked completely uninterested from beginning to end.
Eventually—
After much pushing around, Wang Sheng somehow remained temporary acting boss again.
Meanwhile—
Lin Yuan casually chose a bed near the window before lying down directly.
Tang San silently organized belongings nearby.
Several students gradually gathered around curiously.
Especially toward Lin Yuan.
One thin boy whispered carefully:
“Are the rumors true?”
Lin Yuan opened one eye lazily.
“What rumors?”
“That… you secretly buy whale glue every day…”
The entire dormitory instantly became quiet.
Many students revealed strange expressions immediately.
Even Tang San’s organizing movements paused briefly.
Lin Yuan: “…”
Amazing.
Lin Yuan sighed deeply.
“I’m cultivating.”
The surrounding students instantly revealed expressions saying:
We understand.
Lin Yuan’s forehead twitched slightly.
“You clearly do not understand.”
At that moment—
A cheerful female voice suddenly sounded outside the dormitory.
“Excuse me!”
Everyone subconsciously looked toward the doorway.
A cute little girl stood there wearing simple pink clothes.
She had delicate rabbit-like eyes and braided black hair.
Very adorable.
Xiao Wu.
The moment she entered—
Many boys instantly became nervous.
Lin Yuan also sat up slightly.
As expected.
The future Soft Bone Rabbit had arrived.
Xiao Wu curiously glanced around the dormitory.
Then smiled brightly.
“Hello!
I’m new too!”
“Can I stay here?”
Wang Sheng immediately nodded repeatedly.
“Yes yes!”
“Of course!”
Then he awkwardly explained dormitory rules again.
“New students usually need to challenge the dormitory boss…”
Xiao Wu blinked.
“Boss?”
Soon—
After several explanations—
Her gaze finally landed upon Tang San.
“So if I beat you, I become boss?”
Tang San hesitated briefly.
“…Probably.”
Xiao Wu immediately grinned excitedly.
“Then let’s fight!”
Several minutes later—
Tang San silently lay on the floor staring at the ceiling.
The entire dormitory became deathly quiet.
Wang Sheng swallowed nervously.
Xiao Wu proudly placed hands on her waist.
“From today onward, I’m the boss here!”
Tang San slowly sat up helplessly.
Lin Yuan quietly watched nearby while smiling faintly.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Fate’s gears had officially begun turning.
To be continued….
[End OF Chapter 10]