Chapter 114

Xiao Wu knew Zhu Zhuqing and Tang San didn't get along; she tugged at Zhu Zhuqing's arm and then slowly shook her head.

Under Tang San's rather despairing gaze, she honestly explained her current situation: "No, it's the free activity time granted by the sect master; I still have to return later."

"If I don't go back, I might end up becoming a soul ring and soul bone; the sect master's strength is already a ninety‑eighth‑rank Titled Douluo, and no one can break his seal."

"Third Brother, just being able to come back and chat with you guys already satisfies me; don't worry about me."

Tang San clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging into his palms; drops of blood fell to the ground.

Soon Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun also rushed over; seeing Xiao Wu's expression, they were first shocked, then immediately filled with intense vigilance.

"Xiao Wu? You're here—does that mean that terrifying guy also came over?"

Xiao Wu's gaze dimmed slightly.

Her arrival seemed not as welcome as she had imagined.

Ning Rongrong also rushed over, avoiding Tang San's gaze as she went to Xiao Wu's side.

"Great, Xiao Wu—I thought I'd never see you again; Sect Master Yang didn't give you trouble, did he?"

"Sorry, Xiao Wu—I may be the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, but the Breaking Heaven Sect's overall strength surpasses that of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, so I really can't help you."

Xiao Wu smiled, feeling relieved, and said: "It's fine, Rongrong; just having your thoughtfulness makes me happy."

Ma Hongjun rolled his eyes, turned, and ran off to find Flandre.

Xiao Wu had just returned, in case that terrifying Titled Douluo also showed up; the teacher is at least a Soul Saint, so they shouldn't just stand by and watch everyone be beaten to death.

Flandre: "Thank you!"

Oscar was the last to arrive; now Oscar is immersed in training, unable to pull himself away.

He is practically a training maniac, and the results are quite impressive; even if the training speed is extremely slow, the level increase is still not slow.

Seeing Xiao Wu, he merely gave a faint smile: "Xiao Wu, welcome back to the Shrek Seven Devils."

Xiao Wu replied with a thanks.

No one dared to ask Xiao Wu how she had been faring in the Breaking Heaven Sect.

Only Xiao Wu kept asking how the Shrek gang had gotten through these days.

After Flandre came over later, he exchanged a glance with Tang San, and then everyone entered the house and shut the doors and windows.

"Xiao Wu, you probably don't have any surveillance equipment on you, right?"

Flandre asked warily.

He then looked at Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong: "You two, go check Xiao Wu for anything!"

"Sorry, Xiao Wu, I'm also worried that what comes next might be leaked; it's all for safety."

The search ended quickly; Xiao Wu had nothing on her—only a gold soul coin.

This level of poverty made Flandre break out in a sweat.

He cleared his throat a few times, put on a solemn expression, and said: "Earlier, the senior World-Class Dragon Snake from the Exotic Beast Academy contacted me, hoping we could transfer our Shrek Academy over there."

"At that time, the Exotic Beast Academy will devote all its resources to cultivating each member of our Shrek Battle Team; if we achieve a good ranking, even our team's name could be permanently set as the Shrek Battle Team."

Having said that, Ma Hongjun brought Qin Ming in from outside.

"Teacher, if you really decide to leave, I will submit my resignation to the Teaching Committee, leave with you, and forever remain a member of Shrek Academy."

Fulaide exclaimed excitedly: "Great!!!" Immediately Dai Mubai glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, his gaze quickly firming as he said: "Zhu Zhu Bing of the Exotic Beast Academy is also a member of the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire; if she is willing to join me in performing a martial soul fusion technique, our Shrek Battle Team's combat power will see a significant increase."

"Xiao Wu probably can't compete with us, but this way she could also serve as a substitute team member; of course, Xiao Wu's position cannot be replaced by anyone."

Tang San's grim expression eased a little.

He nodded with difficulty.

Dai Mubai was right—we and the Shrek team must compete; this is our teacher's long-held wish.

I must stand on the elite tournament of the continental high-level soul master academies to vindicate my teacher; to slap the faces of those soul masters who look down on his theory.

Xiao Wu forced a smile and said, "It's fine; I'm sorry I can't compete, but I'll cheer for you in my heart."

Flander's gaze fell on Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

"Zhuqing, Rongrong, what do you think?"

"Will the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect let you leave Tiandou Royal Academy with us and start anew at the unfamiliar Exotic Beast Academy?"

Zhu Zhuqing crossed her arms and said lightly, "Although I don't approve of some people's conduct, seeing things through to the end is my principle; I won't waver because of any external conditions or pressure."

Ning Rongrong thought for a moment; since Zhu Zhuqing had stated her position, she also didn't have a particularly favorable bias toward Tiandou Royal Academy.

We've endured the environment at Shrek Academy; at least Exotic Beast Academy is a proper, regular high-level soul master academy.

Surely its conditions can't be worse than Shrek Academy's, can they?

"I have no problem; I can come to Tiandou Royal Academy whenever I want—whether I stay or leave doesn't matter to me."

Flander and Qin Ming both showed relieved smiles.

Qin Ming watched the younger students in the academy, none of whom had abandoned Shrek because of Tiandou Royal Academy's favorable conditions.

He felt both proud and relieved upon arriving.

The students led by our teacher truly are soul masters of feeling and righteousness—far more pleasing than the Tiandou Royal Academy students who fawn over power and are snobbish.

Flander pondered briefly, then said, "Let's do that—I've already notified Xiao Gang's side to discuss it; tomorrow Qin Ming and I will go to the Teaching Committee to propose withdrawing from Tiandou Royal Academy."

"Help everyone with the transfer procedures."

"Xiao Wu, you must believe that once we have enough strength in the future, we will surely find a chance to rescue you; for now, just endure it and don't provoke the Breaking Heaven Sect."

"Otherwise, Yang Yun might kill you and take your soul bone."

Xiao Wu nodded.

Xiao Wu had no confidence in Flander's words at all; she could plainly see Yang Yun's rank and strength.

Perhaps only after Tang San's twin martial souls are cultivated in the future will there be a sliver of hope.

No one else stands a chance of challenging Yang Yun—not even Zhu Zhuqing, the strongest among us now; in Xiao Wu's eyes, she's no different from any other soul master.

If San Ge could, with the assistance of Rongrong Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda Nine Rings, perhaps he could truly have the qualifications to fight Yang Yun.

Even back at Noding Academy, Xiao Wu had once heard the Grandmaster say that Tang San cannot add a soul ring to his second martial soul before reaching Title Douluo.

Otherwise, it is very easy to be killed by a massive energy impact causing the body to explode.

If it weren't for this, Xiao Wu would have immediately initiated sacrifice upon returning, becoming the soul ring of Tang San's second martial soul.

(End of chapter)