Chapter 226: Tang San Cheats

The clownish behavior of the Blazing Academy ultimately failed to make any waves.

After debating with various teams until the end, Meng Yiran still couldn't help but bring up the names of the Peerless Dragon and Snake couple.

These students did not have the background of Wu Qi and the others, so they could only end the topic hastily, not wanting to entangle themselves with the other party.

By pulling this stunt, Meng Yiran undoubtedly offended everyone; who would dare to approach the Blazing Academy in the future?

Of course, Meng Yiran did not care.

Yu Tianheng was handsome, and after these few days of contact, the relationship between the two sides had already taken its first step.

……

That night, Liu Erlong sent over some Sugar Beans.

Although Shao Xin was in a state of "letting it rot" due to Flender's influence, the Shrek Seven Devils were, after all, children he had watched grow up, so he would not "stand by and watch them die."

This portion of Sugar Beans counted as his farewell gift, and therefore, it included Sugar Beans made with his seventh soul skill.

Tang San keenly sensed this "abnormal" Sugar Bean.

Shao Xin was, after all, a Spirit Saint powerhouse, and the food he produced could maintain its boosting effect for a long time after consumption.

This Sugar Bean might just be the hope for the Shrek Team to win.

One must know that the tournament rules did not state that it was forbidden to consume food produced by a Food-type Spirit Master fifteen minutes before the start of the match, or even earlier.

However, fifteen minutes before the start of the match, the organizers would keep a constant eye on the upcoming participating teams to prevent them from consuming boosting food before stepping onto the arena.

This counted as using practical actions to prevent such things from happening.

For ordinary Food-type Spirit Masters, the boosting effect of their food could not last long and was hard to exceed fifteen minutes.

But Shao Xin's seventh soul skill was enough to last for one hour.

Of course, the effect was excellent when first consumed, but as time passed, the effect would gradually weaken.

By consuming the Sugar Bean in advance before the organizing committee staff arrived, and then spending the fifteen minutes under the staff's supervision, it would not count as a violation.

Even if he stepped onto the arena and someone noticed his state was off, there were no corresponding rules to punish him.

Previously, the Blazing Academy had used a loophole in the rules to have their team members intentionally throw their lives away, nearly causing the Shrek Team to lose their eligibility.

At this moment, Tang San could very well use a loophole in the rules himself.

As for whether a supplementary clause would appear in the rules for the next tournament, that had nothing to do with him.

Thinking of this, he quietly accepted this Sugar Bean and distributed the other Sugar Beans to the others.

……

Dugu Bo sought out Wu Qi.

"Tang Hao is not near the competition venue; you can make your move tomorrow without worrying about suffering retaliation."

Wu Qi did not pay much attention to it.

Tang Hao was very capable of enduring; he would not appear easily before the timing was ripe.

He was not worried about suffering Tang Hao's retaliation for injuring Tang San.

"By the way, what moves does the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family have? Did they send people to rescue Yu Xiaogang?"

Dugu Bo shook his head: "The Old Dragon has long stopped managing affairs; all matters of the sect, big or small, are handled by Yu Luomian."

"Moreover, since it concerns his son, according to their clan rules, the Old Dragon still has to avoid suspicion."

Yu Xiaogang was not Yu Luomian's son, and given that the latter had ruined his daughter, it would be a miracle if he gave him a pleasant look.

After failing to achieve anything from his contact with Shrek Academy, Yu Luomian made no further moves.

He only met with Salas occasionally to exchange some matters.

Currently, the Spirit Hall had not released any word, so it was estimated that the two sides had not reached an agreement for the time being.

It is worth mentioning that the popularity of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament was very high, and Yu Xiaogang's messy affairs were gradually being forgotten by people as time passed.

Today, many details of the match between the Shrek Team and the Thunder Academy team were spread to the outside world, becoming a topic people loved to talk about.

"It is likely the work of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, wanting to use this to reduce the attention on Yu Xiaogang."

Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin were both disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family; while promoting them, it could also reduce the negative impact on the sect caused by Yu Xiaogang—Yu Yuanzhen had no reason not to do it!

"By the way, there is another major event on the continent recently."

Dugu Bo's expression was much more solemn.

"A squad from the Spirit Hall that was hunting down Evil Spirit Masters was completely wiped out."

"This matter has already spread in the circle of Title Douluo, and it does not look like a rumor."

"Little guy, for a long time in the future, do not go to the area around Huimie Shanmai."

With the Spirit Hall around, Evil Spirit Masters did not dare to show their heads, unlike ten thousand years later, when Evil Spirit Masters were rampant across the continent and even formed a relatively large scale.

After thinking about it, Wu Qi did not pay much attention.

One of the entrances to Slaughter City—Shalu Xiaozhen—was indeed in the area of Huimie Shanmai.

But, Slaughter City did not just have one entrance; if one place didn't work, he could just go to another.

Dugu Bo's words, however, served as a reminder to him.

……

The next day, the match between the Seven Treasure Team and the Shrek Team was about to begin.

Before the organizing committee staff arrived, Tang San used the excuse of "needing to use the restroom" to return to the camp and quietly consume Shao Xin's Sugar Bean.

And under the witness of the staff, he returned to the spectator stands.

Shao Xin's Sugar Bean had a mild effect, and there was no obvious change in his appearance.

The surging power made Tang San feel somewhat impatient, but it was still within the range of what he could endure.

The match between two undefeated teams was enough to catch people's eyes.

Whoever could win would be the only undefeated team.

Now that the latter half of the qualifying tournament has arrived, as long as this match is won, it is quite possible to advance with an undefeated record.

The ring had just been tidied up, and the referee immediately announced for the two teams to step onto the ring.

Wu Qi noticed Tang San's abnormality, and during the pre-match etiquette segment, he couldn't help but ask, "Why the constipated look? If you're feeling unwell, admit defeat early; don't say we're bullying you!"

Tang San sneered: "Worry about yourselves!"

The Shrek Seven Devils also noticed that his state was not right, and Dai Mubai asked in a low voice: "Xiao San, if you are really feeling unwell, it is fine to give up this match; don't let it affect the subsequent matches."

Having received a negative reply, he didn't think much of it, only assuming that today's Tang San was excessively angry.

The etiquette segment ended, and Feng Xiaotian patted Wu Qi on the shoulder, whispering a reminder: "Tang San's state is extremely wrong; he has likely used some kind of unknown secret technique."

"Be careful; if the situation is not right, report it to the organizing committee in time."

Wu Qi nodded.

At the same time, Gu Rong's voice fell into his ears: "Kid, Tang San likely consumed food made by a high-level Food-type Spirit Master before the match."

"I have discussed this with Fengzhi; this behavior is not within the scope prohibited by the tournament rules, so we are unable to help. You must handle it carefully."

On the continent, the number of high-level Food-type Spirit Masters is extremely scarce, and they all serve major powers, disdaining to engage in such opportunistic acts.

But who could have imagined that within Shrek Academy, there was hidden a Food-type Spirit Master who could rank in the top four on the continent?

The organizing committee's fifteen-minute pre-match observation can only guard against food made by ordinary Food-type Spirit Masters; it simply cannot guard against what Shao Xin makes.

But don't forget, even if it is a Sugar Bean provided by a Title Douluo, it is only a percentage increase, and there is an upper limit.

If one's own strength is not strong, no matter how much the increase is, it is useless.

Tang San playing these little tricks has no meaning at all!

(End of this chapter)