535. Taking Away the Snow Empress

Shrek Academy

Tang San stood beside Yu Xiaogang, watching the small black dots appear in the sky.

"Teacher, the dean and the others are back."

"Good... cough cough..."

Yu Xiaogang, wearing an eye patch, struggled to speak properly.

The concern in his eyes gradually faded.

Shrek Academy—this was his greatest chance to prove himself!

Every student was crucial and could not be lost.

"...Something seems off. Boss Dai and the others are injured?"

A purple glow flashed in Tang San’s eyes.

Yu Xiaogang immediately tensed up, furrowing his brows as he watched Flender, in his owl form, descend to the ground.

Leaning on his cane, he limped forward to meet them.

"Tang San! Quickly, go find Teacher Shaoxin—I’ll take them back to the dormitory!"

Before even landing, Flender urgently instructed.

"Boss Dai! Xiao Ao!"

Tang San felt like his head had been struck by a hammer as he took in the scene before him.

What the hell are those bite marks on Oscar?!

Why do Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun look so pale?! And what happened to their…?!

"Flender, what happened?!"

Yu Xiaogang slammed his cane against the ground, his voice trembling.

Oscar was slumped against Flender, while Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai were being carried in his hands.

All three were in an utterly miserable state, as if they had lost the will to live.

"Xiaogang, let’s heal them first."

Flender forced a bitter smile.

He never expected that, just when the academy was on the verge of bankruptcy, such a disastrous incident would occur.

"Yes, yes! Healing comes first!"

"Tang San, hurry! Go get Teacher Shaoxin!"

Snapped out of his shock by Yu Xiaogang’s anxious urging, Tang San quickly responded.

"I’m on it!"

Without another word, he ran off.

His legs no longer felt weak—only relief filled his heart.

Thankfully, he hadn’t gone with them last night.

Otherwise, he might have been the one slumped against Flender right now.

—



While Shrek Academy was in turmoil, Qian Renjue felt completely refreshed.

After having part of his life essence stolen by Ah Yin, he was wide awake early in the morning.

As the sun grew hotter, he bid farewell to Hu Liena, Qian Renxue, and the other girls.

Then, stepping through space, he arrived in the Extreme North.

The icy landscape was dim, but not to the point of total darkness.

Qian Renjue appeared above a cave, his golden hair fluttering in the wind.

His striking features were both gentle and imposing.

Following the trail of energy, he lowered his gaze.

On an ice bed lay a cold and serene sleeping beauty, exuding an ethereal aura.

"..."

The Snow Empress lay sprawled on the ice bed, her delicate body shifting slightly as if she had just woken up.

She had been adjusting to human sleeping habits, struggling with jet lag.

It had taken her a long time to fall asleep.

The Snow Empress turned slightly, lifting her gaze to Qian Renjue.

Her icy phoenix eyes softened into a bright, warm look.

Meeting her pair of pure, crystalline blue eyes, Qian Renjue’s face lit up with a smile.

The half-asleep Snow Empress looked adorably dazed.

She had a kind of divine wisdom—completely detached from worldly concerns.

"Qian Renjue~"

Still drowsy, the Snow Empress stretched out her arms toward him.

"Mhm."

Qian Renjue chuckled as he landed beside the bed, bending down so she could hook her arms around his neck.

The faint fragrance of snow lotus filled the air.


Qian Renjue reached out, gently wrapping his hand around the Snow Empress' slender, cool waist before sliding his arm under her legs.

He lifted her effortlessly into his embrace.

Her silky white hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her delicate figure felt weightless in his arms.

She wore a long, ice-blue palace dress.

A small window had been cut into the neckline—just for Qian Renjue—so he could admire the view.

The side slits of the skirt extended up to her hips, revealing her long, jade-white legs.

As the dress draped down, it accentuated the soft curves of her body.

But when it came to her most private places, the Snow Empress didn’t give Qian Renjue any further chances to look.

Even through the fabric, her smooth, dewy skin was irresistible.

"Do you want to rest a little longer?"

Qian Renjue sat down on the edge of the bed, placing the Snow Empress gently on his lap.

"No need."

She leaned against his firm shoulder and shook her head.

She knew that if Qian Renjue had come at this moment, it must mean he had broken through to Rank 90.

Besides, she could sense it.

"Then let me put on your shoes. After that, we can arrange things in the Extreme North."

Qian Renjue smiled as he bent down, picking up the Snow Empress' crystal shoes and carefully slipping them onto her delicate feet.

She cooperated with him, lifting her slender leg slightly while watching his side profile in silence.

Reaching out, she gently stroked his face.

"I’ve already taken care of everything. Ah Tai and Xiao Bai are good brothers now."

"Good brothers? Since when?"

Qian Renjue paused for a moment.

"Just recently."

The Snow Empress, fully awake now, was brimming with confidence.

Her voice carried a hint of pride.

"I held Ah Tai’s head down and made him call me ‘Mother.’"

"...?!"

Qian Renjue turned his head, utterly shocked.

What kind of genius idea was that?!

That’s way too forceful!

The Snow Empress frowned slightly and cupped Qian Renjue’s face, rubbing it gently.

"What’s wrong? Did I do something bad?"

Qian Renjue shook his head lightly but asked with concern,

"Ah Tai… is he okay?"

"He’s fine."

The Snow Empress pressed her jade-like foot lightly against Qian Renjue’s wrist, signaling him to continue putting on her shoes.

Her expression, however, was a little odd.

"Maybe he’s been without a mother for too long… Every time he calls me, he starts crying."

"Xiao Bai says it’s because he’s remembering his real mother."

"I actually want to help Ah Tai reunite with his mother someday."

Hearing this, Qian Renjue’s mouth twitched slightly.

That’s not helping—it’s sending him to his death!

If he really sent Ah Tai to meet his mother, he might never see her—but he’d definitely meet the King of Hell first.

Besides…

Qian Renjue had a feeling that this idea didn’t just come from the Snow Empress herself.

Xiao Bai had probably been whispering bad ideas into her ear.

"Alright, your shoes are on."

Qian Renjue adjusted the hem of her dress, making sure her beautiful legs were covered.

"Hmm."

The Snow Empress wiggled her feet, admiring the crystal shoes while listening to the rhythm of her heartbeat.

Since she had already arranged everything in the Extreme North, Qian Renjue didn’t need to ask further.

Instead, he turned his focus to his real reason for coming here.

"Snow Empress~ When should we start?"

"Take me to the human world first."

Her eyes glowed with anticipation as she gently grabbed Qian Renjue’s collar.

It wasn’t a demand.

Not a command.

Just a request.

"Of course! How about I buy you some candied hawthorn?"

Without hesitation, Qian Renjue agreed.

"Yes!"

Her voice brightened with excitement, clearly satisfied with the plan.

As her feet touched the ground, her dress shimmered, turning an even purer white.

The exposed parts of her skin were now concealed, making her look even more serene and untouched by worldly desires.

Reaching out her jade-like hand, she gave him a soft, gentle smile.

"Let’s go, Qian Renjue. Take me out."

"Right away!"

Qian Renjue grinned, holding her delicate hand as a dark vortex opened behind him.

They stepped into the swirling void together, but Qian Renjue still had one last concern.

"Snow Empress… Are you sure Ah Tai will be okay?"

"I’m leaving, not dying."

"…"

Her response left Qian Renjue speechless.

She had a point.