Chapter 31: Dai Mubai Steps In

Seeing that no one was chasing him from behind, Ma Hongjun stopped, panting heavily while cursing, "Those two sons of bitches, just you wait for me!"

From childhood until now, he had never suffered such humiliating treatment in Suotuo City.

Once he returned, he would definitely have a good talk with Flender. Those two ignorant fellows actually dared to offend him!

Hmph, just you wait!

Suddenly, a hand rested on his shoulder.

Startled, he hurriedly turned around, his face immediately beaming with joy, "Teacher, you must stand up for me."

Flender waved his hand and took two Gold Soul Coins from the pocket at his waist, "Go back and get some good rest; don't go to that place today."

As he spoke, he turned around.

Two distinguished guests were still waiting; if he didn't go back now, they would be gone.

Before leaving, he added, "Hongjun, you will have a senior fellow apprentice soon. Go back and tell Mu Bai that in the future, he will have a formidable opponent."

Before Ma Hongjun could ask for the details, his figure vanished from where he stood.

"What's going on?" Ma Hongjun was puzzled.

After being stunned for a long time, he suddenly realized something.

Wu Qi's martial soul was also an avian, and he didn't look very old!

Could it be that Teacher had taken a liking to that kid?

Ma Hongjun felt a sense of alarm.

Having been taught a lesson by the other party today, how would he live his life once the other party became the senior fellow apprentice?

The so-called "elder brother is like a father"—if Wu Qi managed him like a father, how could he continue to live so freely and happily!

"No, I must give him a warning! Let him know that I have someone backing me too."

Ma Hongjun knew he was no match, but Dai Mubai of Shrek Academy was the boss.

Moreover, the two had an excellent relationship; getting Dai Mubai to stand up for him was definitely doable.

Seeing that Flender had not returned, Wu Qi decided to leave for the time being.

The two had not walked far when, upon reaching a corner, they bumped head-on into the pursuing Flender.

Wu Qi asked indifferently, "Are you here to demand the 'stolen goods' from us?"

Flender pushed up his glasses, "Do you think I wouldn't know if you stole anything? Well, did you find anything you liked?"

Wu Qi did not answer, but looking at Qiangu Changkong, he nodded earnestly.

Flender greeted them enthusiastically, "Come, come, come, follow me back to the shop, pick whatever you want."

From the bottom of his heart, he had already begun to treat Wu Qi and Qiangu Changkong as his own people.

Although Flender had many faults, he would not play those petty tricks on his own people.

Wu Qi noticed the change in the other party's attitude and found it somewhat inexplicable.

Of course, how could he possibly know Flender's train of thought?

Inside the shop, Wu Qi casually picked out a few broken Soul Guidance Devices and incidentally picked up that piece of Plate Crystal Hair Gold.

Qiangu Changkong, on the other hand, picked and chose, selecting a whole pile of Soul Guidance Devices.

Wu Qi couldn't help but click his tongue, "What are you buying so many for?"

One had to know that the Soul Guidance Devices sold in Flender's little shop were almost all defective, the kind that were barely usable.

Most of the Soul Guidance Devices had not been weak in their original effects, but due to a lack of maintenance or artificial damage, their effectiveness was now less than one-tenth of what it once was.

The Soul Guidance Devices that Qiangu Changkong was buying were at most useful to Spirit Masters below level twenty. If Flender wanted to take the opportunity to jack up the price, then there was no need to buy them.

"Boss, how much?" Wu Qi asked.

Flender thought for a moment and gave an unbelievable price, "I'll pack them all up for you for one hundred Gold Soul Coins."

Wu Qi raised an eyebrow.

One had to know that in the original timeline, Tang San had spent one hundred Gold Soul Coins just to sell a single piece of Plate Crystal Hair Gold, and they were selling over ten items.

For Flender, these Soul Guidance Devices had no cost at all; they were all scavenged from the Star Dou Great Forest.

One hundred Gold Soul Coins could be considered a "friendship price," or perhaps what he considered a "master-disciple price."

Wu Qi did not understand his thinking, but buying so many Soul Guidance Devices for one hundred Gold Soul Coins was definitely worth more than the price.

After paying, the two walked out of the shop without looking back.

Just before stepping out of the shop's door, Flender offered a reminder, "You two, we will meet again. I hope you won't be surprised when that time comes."

Wu Qi shrugged and did not stop.

Watching the two disappear from his sight, Flender immediately closed the shop door.

The two's ages might exceed the enrollment limit for Shrek Academy; if he didn't make arrangements in advance, leading to them failing to enroll, that would be a joke.

"That boss must be a fool, charging only one hundred Gold Soul Coins for so many Soul Guidance Devices. It's a good thing we left quickly; if he realizes it later, he might ask us for more money."

Having picked up such a big bargain, Qiangu Changkong couldn't put down the Soul Guidance Devices in his hands.

"Didn't you notice anything strange?" Wu Qi asked in return.

Qiangu Changkong was no fool; having followed him for so long, he had learned a thing or two.

"It's nothing more than doing a favor. We were able to teach his disciple a lesson so easily, so he probably guessed that our background is extraordinary and is using this to show goodwill."

That could not be denied, but the fact that Shrek Academy had not been annexed after operating for so many years proved that it was unlikely Flender would bow to the powerful.

Perhaps Flender had misunderstood something, which was why he showed them goodwill. But not taking a bargain when it was there would make one a fool; Wu Qi would not pay him the difference.

"Are you buying so many Soul Guidance Devices to give to someone?"

These Soul Guidance Devices were of great help to Spirit Masters who had only recently begun their cultivation. But Wu Qi had never heard of the other party having younger siblings.

Qiangu Changkong said in a low voice, "You haven't been in the Consecration Hall for long, and you spend most of your time cultivating, so it's normal that you don't know."

The recipients of these Soul Guidance Devices were the granddaughter of Golden Crocodile Douluo—Jin Yuting.

Jin Yuting is only eight years old now, but she did not inherit Golden Crocodile Douluo's Golden Crocodile King martial soul, and her Innate Soul Power is only level five. For a top-tier powerhouse like Golden Crocodile Douluo, this is undoubtedly a disgrace.

Therefore, Golden Crocodile Douluo has never brought Jin Yuting into the Consecration Hall, and the other Consecrators know of the helplessness in Golden Crocodile Douluo's heart, so no one discusses this matter.

As for Jin Yuting, she is currently studying at the Primary Soul Master Academy division of the Spirit Hall Academy, but she has never revealed her family background, and many high-level officials within the Spirit Hall do not know her origins either.

Qiangu Changkong remembers that before Jin Yuting awakened her martial soul, he often took her out to play. After she awakened her martial soul, Golden Crocodile Douluo protected her to avoid exposing her talent and inviting ridicule.

"I didn't expect there to be such a thing; Second Grandfather's emotions must be very complicated," Wu Qi sighed.

According to the theory of martial soul inheritance, the stronger the parents' strength, the greater the probability that their children will awaken with high Innate Soul Power, but the possibility of accidents cannot be ruled out.

Just like Yu Xiaogang, who is a classic example of a tiger father with a dog son.

Qiangu Changkong lamented, "In Douluo Dalu, Innate Soul Power determines everything; I hope Yuting can have a better life in the future."

"Actually, there is still a chance," Wu Qi thought to himself.

If he can get the Immortal Herb in Dugu Bo's hands, he can defy the heavens and change her fate.

Golden Crocodile Douluo has treated him well, so if there is a suitable Immortal Herb, he would not mind giving one to Jin Yuting.

It is very difficult to make contact with Dugu Bo, and Dugu Yan is his entry point. But he must not appear too abrupt; after all, he comes from the Spirit Hall, and this background will inevitably make Dugu Bo vigilant!

(End of this chapter)