Chapter 108 | The Otherworld Journey That Starts From a Slime

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone chatted in the living room while Nan returned to his room to cultivate.

“By the way, there’s a Freshman Welcome Party in nine days. Do you guys want to perform?” Zhang Ye asked. “There are rewards for it.”

“Of course!” Copico puffed out his chest. “That’s a rare and excellent opportunity to show off. If it goes well, I won't have to spend the rest of the school year alone.”

Renomon said bluntly, “Don’t you have me? We’re roommates.”

Copico: “...Is that what I’m talking about?”

Everyone couldn't help but laugh. Renomon was truly as straight as an arrow.

“I think I’ll pass,” Lina said with a sheepish smile, then looked at Samanra. “Sister Samanra, are you going to perform on stage?”

Samanra thought for a moment and nodded. “I’ll give it a try and aim for a ranking. I’ve heard that academy points aren't easy to get. If I can earn some through this party, life in the coming school year will be easier.”

Renomon said, “I don’t know any performances, but I want to go up and try. What about you, Brother Ye?”

Zhang Ye smiled. “Of course I’m going on stage.”

“Are you going to sing?” Lina asked, her eyes sparkling.

Zhang Ye nodded. “Yes.”

Samanra and Copico were filled with curiosity. Samanra asked, “You can sing?”

“Of course!”

Copico said, “Give us a song now?”

Zhang Ye shook his head. “Forget it, Nan is cultivating. Let’s not disturb him.”

“Besides, it’s better to leave some suspense so you can hear it then.”

“Just make sure you don't fall in love with me~”

Samanra rolled her eyes at Zhang Ye, while Copico let out a teasing “Ehhh~” sound.

But Lina said seriously, “Brother Ye’s singing is really good. It’s even better than Sister Paige’s!”

Renomon also nodded. “Yeah, even I think it sounds great!”

Zhang Ye smiled without a word, looking profoundly mysterious.

This made Samanra and Copico even more curious.

Furthermore, the two of them recalled the singing they had heard in the secret realm that had stirred the laws of the world. It had been a male voice, melodious and moving; both of them had been entranced at the time.

Thinking back now, that voice was very similar to Zhang Ye’s!

Could the person singing have been Zhang Ye?

That would be incredible!

Everyone became increasingly expectant for the upcoming Freshman Welcome Party.

“It’s getting late. We have to attend the opening ceremony tomorrow,” Zhang Ye said.

Everyone nodded, stood up to say their goodbyes, and returned to their respective dorms.

Zhang Ye went to Nan’s door and said softly, “A-Nan, I’m making breakfast tomorrow. Do you want a meat bun or a vegetable bun?”

After a moment, Nan’s voice drifted out gloomily. “Why do you keep focusing on me?”

Zhang Ye froze, then laughed. “You’re my big client. Besides, as the Dorm Leader, isn’t it my duty to care for my roommate?”

“Since when did you become the Dorm Leader?” Nan’s somewhat indignant voice came through.

“You can’t beat me, and I’m older than you, so naturally, I’m the Dorm Leader,” Zhang Ye said.

“Leave me alone from now on. I like being alone,” Nan said slowly.

Zhang Ye asked, “Who do you like?”

Nan: “...”

“I mean I like staying alone!”

Zhang Ye chuckled and said, “Being alone is so lonely...”

“I’m happy with it!” Nan said. “In short, from tomorrow on, don’t talk to me. I don’t want to deal with you either.”

“Then do you want a meat bun or a vegetable bun tomorrow?”

“Can’t you understand human speech?”

“A red bean paste bun works too.”

“...”

“Or an egg yolk bun?”

“Pork and vermicelli bun?”

“Soup-filled crab roe bun?”

“Shrimp and pork heart bun?”

“Or...”

“Meat bun,” Nan’s voice came.

“Got it!” Zhang Ye grinned. “That’s that, then. Goodnight.”

“...”

Hearing Zhang Ye’s footsteps gradually fade away, Nan sat cross-legged on his bed, head lowered. He held the jade sword pendant in his hand, his gaze downcast.

“Why go through such trouble to get close to me?”

“Heh... is it worth it...”

“You’re sick...”

He slowly closed his eyes.

“I even feel it’s not worth it for you...”

...

After cultivating for a whole night, Zhang Ye opened his eyes, a light flashing across his body.

Tier Seven peak breakthrough—Tier Eight Newly Advanced!

With the Mana Gathering Circle activated, his cultivation speed had increased. Although it wasn't as fast as the one Leona had set up, it was better than nothing.

Coupled with the fact that the magic cores he had devoured were completely digested, Zhang Ye had become stronger again!

He tossed over a dozen Tier Eight magic cores into his mouth and fed Gujiu until it was full.

After taking a shower, he placed the little angel Gujiu, who was in a digestion state, on top of his head. Another beautiful day had begun!

The sky wasn't even light yet. Checking the time, it was just after five in the morning.

Time to make buns for A-Nan!

Coming to the kitchen, Zhang Ye took out some glittering pink wheat. It was the mana-infused ingredient 【Pink Crystal Wheat】, which sold for one or two hundred gold a bag outside.

With a wave of his hand, mana surged out, instantly grinding it into fine Pink Crystal Flour.

The kitchen was fully stocked with materials.

He took out yeast and cotton sugar, adding them in proportion to knead the dough. Then, he wrapped it in a thin membrane formed of mana and set it aside to ferment.

He then took out Tier Four magical beast Black-horned Pig meat and Clear Breeze Bamboo from the refrigerator, chopped them up, added seasoning to marinate for a while, and then began to wrap the filling while humming a little tune.

Soon, large meat buns the size of fists were made. He opened the steamer, arranged them neatly, and started steaming!

After a while, they were finished.

He applied 【Flavor Enhancement】 as usual to double the flavor, and a fragrance immediately wafted for miles.

Leona hadn't taught him how to make buns, but Zhang Ye knew the method. Combined with the culinary skills Leona had taught him, he was confident these buns would be delicious!

Then he boiled some soy milk.

Soy milk and buns—heavenly delicacy!

Next time, he would try fried dough sticks with buns, or fried dough sticks with vermicelli soup!

He covered the baskets of buns with mana to preserve them, and by this time, the sky outside had brightened.

Zhang Ye released his perception, immediately smiled, and ran to open the door.

Outside the door, Lina and the other three had already gathered and were about to ring the doorbell when Zhang Ye opened it.

“Morning, everyone,” Zhang Ye laughed.

“Good morning, Brother Ye.” Lina also showed a brilliant smile. The morning sunlight fell on her profile, making her look like she was glowing.

“Good morning.” Samanra nodded slightly to Zhang Ye, her small nose twitching imperceptibly.

It smells so good!

“Brother Ye, what are you making? It smells amazing,” Renomon asked curiously, swallowing his saliva.

Zhang Ye laughed. “I’m making buns, a delicacy from my hometown. You guys definitely haven't had them before.”

“Come in and try some. I made enough for all of you too.”

Hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up, and they happily walked into the dormitory.

At that moment, Nan’s room door also opened.

“Morning, A-Nan,” Zhang Ye laughed.

Nan glanced at him and didn't speak, but still gave a slight nod.

“Try them. Thin skin and plenty of filling. I guarantee you’ll love them!” Zhang Ye handed a bun to each person.

Everyone took a bite, and their eyes instantly lit up.

What kind of divine delicacy is this?!

This is too delicious!

Having never eaten buns before, it was as if a door to a new world had opened for everyone.

“The opening ceremony is about to start. Eat on the way.”

“My brother-in-law has a sturdy build, take a few more.”

“Thanks, Brother Ye!” Renomon laughed, delighted.

With the steaming buns in their stomachs, even the morning chill no longer felt cold.

Everyone gathered at the training field.

There were mana-divided sections on the field. Since they were Rainbow Class students, they went to the Rainbow Class area at the very front of the field, right below the podium.

As time passed, new and old students gradually arrived. Soon, fifty students were standing in the Rainbow Class area.

Zhang Ye looked around and—holy cow—there were five other students who had reached Tier Nine: three Tier Nine Newly Advanced and two Tier Nine early stage. The rest were all Tier Seven or Eight, and not a single one was below the Tier Seven mid stage!