Chapter 48

He didn't leave heartlessly; he stayed with Zhu Zhuqing to rest at the hotel for two days, answering her cultivation questions.

The time spent tempering the body with child fire was still too short, so he couldn't yet open the meridians; his chances were low.

Two days later, Yang Yun left Shrek Academy.

When Zhu Zhuqing returned to Shrek Academy, her excuse was that a titled person from the sect had business with her; so she left without saying goodbye, apologizing.

His attitude in admitting fault was sincere, and nothing major happened; thus the matter was dropped.

Master originally wanted to use this matter to coax Zhu Zhuqing into revealing a bit about absorbing a spirit ring beyond her level, but as soon as he heard that Zhu Zhuqing had a Titled Douluo behind her,

He instantly wilted.

The Golden Iron Triangle lacked its most crucial combat corner, and Haotian Douluo wasn't there; Yu Xiaogang had no confidence facing a Titled Douluo head-on.

What do you mean by the title "Master"? Such empty fame is useless before a Titled Douluo with real strength.

If he hadn't parted ways with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, perhaps others would give him an extra glance out of respect for the Jade Element Shock Thunder Douluo.

Master?

Don't be ridiculous.

Just a thief of knowledge.

Flender's eyes flashed with a hint of shrewdness as he asked, "Zhu Zhuqing, I don't know which famous Titled Douluo on the road; maybe I and Xiao Gang knew each other from our travels in the jianghu years ago?"

Sharp-witted Zhu Zhuqing instantly saw through Flender's scheme.

However, to make things smoother for myself later at the academy, I smiled slightly and said: "The dean certainly doesn't know him; that His Excellency is a Super Douluo; I also don't know how many years he's lived, he rarely walks the continent."

"Dean, recklessly probing into the news of a Super Douluo; Zhuqing, in her position, is doing her duty, I hope the dean won't ask further, lest it make things difficult for Zhu Qing."

The master chuckled and said: "What a fine example of doing one's duty in one's position, Zhu Zhuqing, you are truly a good student of Shrek Academy!"

Fu Lan De's complexion also looked somewhat unpleasant, but upon thinking that a Super Douluo means at least a ninety-fifth-ranked Title Douluo.

On the whole continent, only the Spirit Hall's enshrined ones and those few Super Douluo openly acknowledged by the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect are such, none of them easy to provoke.

This rank is even higher than that of the Haotian Douluo.

Ning Rongrong, beside Zhu Zhuqing, bluntly interjected: "Master, Dean; if Zhuqing weren't a student of our academy, she wouldn't remind you not to keep asking."

"If it were Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa who knew someone was probing into their affairs, that person would have his ashes scattered within three days;

"Moreover, Zhuqing has graduated from the academy, which brings glory and fame to our institute; just by virtue of her ten-thousand-year fourth ring, Zhuqing would be the most esteemed student at any academy."

Fu Lan De's originally unpleasant complexion again broke into a smiling, narrowed-eye expression.

"That's right; after Zhuqing graduates from our academy, Shrek Academy's fame will surely resound across the continent, and cultivating a student with a ten-thousand-year fourth ring is indeed a rare emblem."

"Xiao Gang, compared to the huge future tuition fees, don't fuss over such a small matter."

After saying that, he turned to Zhu Zhuqing: "Alright, Zhuqing, you've just returned; go to the cafeteria to eat something first, then come over and join everyone for group training."

Yu Xiaogang lowered his head, silent, his fists clenched tight; it was clear he was unwilling.

But there was nothing he could do; he lacked strength.

Facing the Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa mentioned by Ning Rongrong, the two ninety-fifth-ranked Super Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect.

Without comparable strength, everything is pale and impotent.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect can possess wealth enough to rival a nation without being swallowed whole, for the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, these two Super Douluo, exert the tremendous effect of a divine stabilizing needle.

Otherwise, you hoard grain, I hoard arms; everyone knows the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect has money, and who wouldn't rush to snatch a bite of its fat?

The problem is, if you dare come, you won't leave alive.

Zhu Zhuqing's stride became noticeably more resolute, making Ning Rongrong's eyes flicker.

Dai Mubai deliberately slowed his pace, following behind Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong together with Ma Hongjun; his tiger eyes continually fixed on Zhu Zhuqing's legs.

The next second, his fists clenched tight, his whole person bristling with rage, emitting waves of chill.

Ma Hongjun's entire body of evil fire was startled by Dai Mubai's suddenly emanating killing intent, his gaze following Dai Mubai's eyes over.

My goodness.

Ma Hongjun, who has seen countless women in the pleasure quarters, could hardly fail to notice that Zhu Zhuqing has already lost her virtue.

A green, oily hat was just placed on Dai Eldest's head.

It clouds the sky and blocks the sun.

No wonder Dai Eldest is so furious.

Ma Hongjun slowed his steps, hooked an arm around Oscar behind him, and whispered: "Little Oscar, Dai Eldest is not to be provoked now; we two brothers should keep a low profile these days, don't court trouble."

Xiao Ao gave a slight smile, looking at Ning Rongrong's back: "Fatty, I just want to cultivate properly; I strive to break through to Soul Ancestor as quickly as possible."

Upon hearing that, Ma Hongjun turned his head to look at Oscar.

These past few days it seems he's been shaving every day; has spring arrived?

"Or perhaps the power of love really is this great?"

Ma Hongjun released Oscar's shoulder, crossed his hands to support the back of his head, and muttered: "Tsk tsk tsk, a Title Douluo who has lived who knows how many years."

"Click!"

Dai Mubai's fist emitted a crisp sound.

"Zhu Zhuqing, I have something to say to you; come with me."

Ning Rongrong instinctively grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's arm, about to speak to refuse Dai Mubai's lecherous tiger-like rude request.

But Zhu Zhuqing spoke first: "Fine, I also have something to say to you."

After saying that, she patted Ning Rongrong's hand back softly: "Alright, don't worry, I'm fine; don't forget I am a Soul Ancestor with a ten-thousand-year fourth ring."

Only then did Ning Rongrong release Zhu Zhuqing's arm.

Fu Lan De and Yu Xiaogang behind them watched Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing depart, their faces showing a look of anticipating a good show.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing—just from their surnames and Dai Mubai's signature martial soul, it's not hard to discern their identities.

In previous years, traveling south and north, the reputation of the Golden Iron Triangle spread not only within the Tian Dou Empire.

The empty space behind the house.

Dai Mubai's voice, low and thunderous, demanded: "Do you still remember who you are? Make it clear you're still my fiancée—you actually went out with some old man, behaving improperly for a whole week."

Putting a green hat on my head.

Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but snicker at Dai Mubai, who was on the verge of madness and utterly repressed.

Pfft!

Dai Mubai lifted his head, his tiger eyes glaring at Zhu Zhuqing as his fists clenched, producing sharp cracks.

What are you laughing at?

Four soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, black—unfurled beneath Zhu Zhuqing's feet as she glared angrily at Dai Mubai.

Cut the act, Dai Mubai. Who are you putting on this show for? Anger? What right do you have to be angry? Since you abandoned me alone in the Star Luo Empire to fend for myself, our engagement is meaningless.

When my family was hunting me and I risked everything to find you, I still clung to a sliver of hope—but that hope vanished after I'd been in Suotuo City for a week and witnessed what I saw.

(End of chapter)