Chapter 57: The plan was ruined? No, I was just messing with you!

Zhao Wuji was flustered, because he had already recognized the identity of the opposing Dragon Lord and Snake Hag.

Even when he was just a greenhorn, the Dragon Lord and Snake Hag had already made a tremendous name for themselves across the continent.

This couple were notorious tough guys back in the day, and the number of soul masters who died at their hands is countless.

Moreover, they can even unleash a martial soul fusion technique; even against an ordinary Title Douluo, they would have the qualifications to clash.

At this moment, Zhao Wuji wished he could give Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun each a slap.

It was all because of the mockery from Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai, plus that Sleeve Arrow shot by Tang San, that had already offended them to death.

What?

You're saying Zhao Wuji was the one who first provoked them?

And it was also him who had Tang San fire the Sleeve Arrow to stop Meng Yiran from killing that Phoenix-tailed Crested Snake?

Bullshit.

How could Teacher Zhao possibly make a mistake?

If there is a mistake, it's entirely the students' fault!

Seeing that the Dragon Lord and Snake Hag were about to attack, Zhao Wuji hurriedly waved his hands and explained.

"Hold on, Senior Dragon Lord, this is just a misunderstanding; there's no need to make a big fight out of it. We can talk things out nicely."

Chao Tianxiang snorted coldly upon hearing this, pointing her snake-headed cane at Zhao Wuji and shouted angrily.

"You shameless, thick‑skinned bastard, just now you looked like you wanted to kill us, but now that you see we're stronger, you know to talk nicely with us?"

"Well, that's really too bad—too late!"

After saying that, the Dragon Lord and Snake Hag didn't waste any more words on Zhao Wuji, immediately launching a fierce attack, going all out from the start, clearly intending to kill Zhao Wuji outright.

Zhao Wuji, famed as the Immovable Wisdom King, couldn't even block a single Dragon Lord, let alone the couple teaming up against him.

The battle had barely begun, and Zhao Wuji was already completely on the back foot.

Before the Dragon Lord and Snake Hag, he had no ability to strike back, only able to desperately defend passively.

But Zhao Wuji also knew that if this continued, he wouldn't last long before dropping dead on the spot.

Realizing this, Zhao Wuji hesitated no longer, relying on the mighty defensive power of his Mighty Golden Bear Martial Soul True Body to bare‑handedly block one strike from the Dragon Lord and Snake Hag.

Using that force, he flew toward where Tang San and the others were, grabbed all four of them at once, and sprinted off into the distance.

Even though several bones broke from the effort and blood kept gushing from his mouth, Zhao Wuji still ran while shouting threats.

"Dragon Lord, Snake Hag, I've remembered this grudge today—you two old things wait for me; sooner or later I'll personally slaughter you."

Hearing those words, the Dragon Lord's eyes filled with killing intent as he told the Snake Hag beside him.

"You guard Yiran; I'll go kill this clueless bastard."

After saying that, he chased after Zhao Wuji's direction of retreat.

The Snake Hag Chao Tianxiang's killing intent faded from her face; her aged visage squeezed out a smile as she apologetically addressed Luo Ye.

"Little friend Luo Ye, I saw that you meant to break ties with that lot, so I didn't bother asking your opinion—if my husband kills them, will it cause you trouble?"

Luo Ye shrugged, looking completely indifferent.

"It's fine; anyway we're not destined to travel together, so killing them is just killing them."

After receiving that answer, Chao Tianxiang's smile grew richer, her gaze toward Luo Ye full of admiration.

It looks like this little guy is also a decisive, ruthless youngster.

Not bad, not bad—quite to my taste.

Since we've already turned hostile, the enemy's life or death naturally has nothing to do with Luo Ye anymore.

Ning Rongrong beside them spoke up directly.

"I've long disliked those few guys; their behavior is downright nauseating. Luo Ye, do we really have to go back to Shilaike Academy?"

"With Flandre and Zhao Wuji's ilk, if we go back they'll surely not let us off."

Hearing that, Luo Ye deliberately glanced at Xiao Wu, appearing somewhat hesitant.

"Let's talk about this after we get out of the Star Dou Great Forest."

Seeing Luo Ye's reaction, the Shilaike Three Beauties also knew what he was worrying about.

Obviously he was worried that Xiao Wu might still return to Tang San's side, which is why he was torn about whether to use this chance to leave Shilaike outright.

Just as Xiao Wu was about to say something, Chao Tianxiang beside her smiled narrowly and said.

"If you don't know where to go after leaving that so‑called Shilaike Academy, you can totally come with us."

"The academy where my granddaughter studies is very welcoming to young talents like you."

Meng Yiran also nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Exactly, exactly—with me here, I can definitely get you smoothly into my academy."

Luo Ye smiled, didn't continue on that topic, but pointed at the Phoenix‑tailed Crested Snake on the ground and said.

"Let's see how things go; I think you should first absorb that soul ring."

After Luo Ye's reminder, Meng Yiran didn't waste any more time, killed the Phoenix‑tailed Crested Snake and then sat cross‑legged to begin absorbing the soul ring.

But she never expected that, as soon as she began absorbing the soul ring, the copy of the diary in her mind would start jumping again.

【Now we've totally torn our faces apart—not only are we at swords' point with Dai Mubai, Tang San and the others, but we've even directly offended Zhao Wuji to death.】

【If we still return to Shilaike, those guys will surely try every means to cause me trouble.】

【But if we don't return to Shilaike, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong are easy enough to talk to, yet will Xiao Wu go with me when I leave?】

【Although Xiao Wu is also dissatisfied with Dai Mubai and the others, her relationship with Tang San is still fairly solid, right?】

【If I suggest leaving Shilaike, even if Xiao Wu hates to part from Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, she'll probably still end up back at Tang San's side.】

【It's a shame—I couldn't follow my plan step by step, landing us in this advance‑or‑retreat dilemma; is there any way to get Xiao Wu to come with us?】

Luo Ye stopped writing here, secretly observing the glances exchanged among Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu, while a subtle smile appeared on his face.

What's written in the Diary is merely a deception for them; Luo Ye's plan has never been thwarted.

In this plan, even the Shrek Three Beauties are not the main characters.

The truly crucial character hasn't even shown up yet.

Luo Ye has already entered the Star Dou Great Forest by putting himself in the situation; surely the Soul Beast Sovereign, the Silver Dragon King, won't disappoint him, right?

You're right, aren't you, Gu Yue Na?

(End of chapter)