Chapter 103: Conversation, Departure

Everyone could not help but look at Shi Quan and Ning Rongrong.

Tang San was stunned for a moment, "Rongrong, is something the matter?"

Zhu Zhuqing also looked at Shi Quan.

Ning Rongrong said, "I want to talk to you alone, is that okay?"

Shi Quan also said, "Let's chat."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently; on the way back, she had felt that Shi Quan had something to say to her.

Shi Quan and Zhu Zhuqing left, while Ning Rongrong looked at Tang San, and after saying a few words, Tang San nodded in agreement.

On the other side.

Shi Quan and Zhu Zhuqing arrived under a large tree outside the academy and sat down, both leaning against the tree with the bright moon hanging in the sky.

"I am preparing to leave the academy..."

The leaves swayed, the moonlight flickered, and their figures intertwined; the two shadows seemed to merge into one, inseparable.

A gentle breeze blew, with the sounds of insects, birds, and moonlight shadows.

Zhu Zhuqing's lips parted, then closed again; how she wished she could master her own destiny, but she simply could not do it.

"Zhuqing..." Shi Quan asked with a smile: "Do you want to come with me to see the wider world outside?"

The branches swayed with the wind, and the rustling sound of leaves rubbing together echoed in the forest.

Because once she did that, what she would have to face was not just the targeting and pursuit of her sister, but the targeting and pursuit of the entire Star Luo Empire.

"The wider world..." A glimmer of yearning appeared in the depths of Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, but as she remembered the destiny she bore, her gaze gradually dimmed.

"But you don't need to worry; just try your best and be yourself. When the time comes, even if you fail, it doesn't matter." Shi Quan saw Zhu Zhuqing's worry, turned to look at her, and said firmly: "Because I..."

Shi Quan raised his hand and grasped at the void, "I will help you master your own destiny and walk toward a better future."

But is this possible? If she could really grow to that level, would she still need to run away?

These two things were inherently unsolvable problems for each other.

After a long pause, Shi Quan spoke slowly.

For the Star Luo Royal Family, there is zero tolerance for traitors.

"I cannot learn what I want at Shrek Academy. Rather than staying in this remote corner of an academy, I want to go to a larger city and a better academy to take a look." Shi Quan slowly stated his thoughts.

Zhu Zhuqing's figure stiffened, and a touch of desolation appeared in her cold eyes.

On the other side, in Flender's room.

In all fairness, when Shi Quan just said he would take her away, Zhu Zhuqing was moved, but she could not do it.

At that time, not only would she be alone, but even Shi Quan would be implicated, and in the end, it would only harm others and herself.

Both of them suddenly fell silent.

Except for Zhu Zhuqing, no one heard what Shi Quan said, but a touch of redness appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's frost-like cheeks.

Unless the two could quickly grow to a certain level, strong enough to fear no threat or assassination from the Star Luo Empire.

Zhao Wuji was still reporting to Flender about everything in the Star Dou Great Forest.

In the room, besides Zhao Wuji and Flender, there was another figure, Master Yu Xiaogang. Just like in the original story, Yu Xiaogang had come to Shrek Academy as soon as everyone left.

Listening to the Shrek group encountering various dangers in the forest, both Flender and Yu Xiaogang broke out in a cold sweat.

"That ox roar should be the Sky Blue Bull Python. As for the disappearance of the Human-Faced Demon Spider, I think it is indeed possible that it has something to do with the Titan Giant Ape. The Titan Giant Ape has terrifying strength and also possesses earth-attribute powers; perhaps it used some special means to move the Human-Faced Demon Spider from underground."

Yu Xiaogang explained confidently.

If Shi Quan were here, he would definitely give Yu Xiaogang a thumbs up; pretending to understand when he doesn't, Master is absolutely the number one braggart.

After Shi Quan and Zhu Zhuqing finished talking, they returned to the dormitory.

The night passed in the flow of time. Not a word was spoken all night.

After breakfast, the bell rang on time.

Everyone assembled.

This assembly seemed exceptionally lively; not only did Flender and Zhao Wuji come, but the other teachers of the academy and Yu Xiaogang also arrived at the playground.

Flender then began to introduce the teachers to everyone, and finally, the Master.

"For this last person, I want to introduce him to you carefully. He derived the Ten Great Martial Soul Core Competitiveness, is hailed as the strongest in martial soul theory, the wisest Spirit Master, and is also Tang San's teacher. Mr. Yu Xiaogang. Perhaps you are not very familiar with his name, but I think you have all heard of his title. From now on, you can just call him Master."

Unlike the previous teachers, Flender did not specifically introduce Yu Xiaogang's level or martial soul.

"Starting today, your teaching will be fully handled by Master, and we will all cooperate with him." Flender's voice fell.

Shi Quan's voice rang out, "If you want to teach us, at the very least, you must let us know his strength, right? And I remember that the strongest in martial soul theory doesn't seem to be surnamed Yu, right?"

Hearing Shi Quan's voice, Master's rigid cheeks looked very ugly. His soul power level had always been a pain deep in his heart; that was one thing, but Shi Quan actually dared to say he was not the strongest in martial soul theory. Once these words were out, it immediately made him feel that all his efforts had been denied, so how could he not be angry?

"Zhuang Zhou, are you questioning my decision?" Flender's voice rose, his eyes flashing with anger.

"As a student, am I not allowed to raise my own questions?" Shi Quan's voice was sonorous and powerful.

"Flender." Yu Xiaogang pulled Flender back. This seemed like a simple matter, but if not handled well, it would have a great impact on his subsequent training plan. This matter could not be handled by Flender; he had to rely on his own ability to convince this group of children.

"My soul power level is not high, only level twenty-nine. My martial soul is a Mutated Spirit, and as for martial soul theory, it is only because friends in the Spirit Master world think highly of me that they gave me the title of Master."

"Level twenty-nine?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but frown upon hearing this. She had heard of the title Master, but she hadn't expected this Yu Xiaogang's strength to be so weak.

"A level twenty-nine Master?" Shi Quan smiled lightly, his voice not loud but full of sarcasm, "Strength determines vision, and vision determines cognition. The limitations of your strength inevitably create the limitations of your cognition. You can teach basic martial soul knowledge, but if you want to teach me how to cultivate, then I'm sorry, I don't want to become your experimental subject!"

"Zhuang Zhou, you are insulting my teacher!" Tang San's angry voice came.

"Insulting?" Shi Quan smiled disdainfully, "I am stating facts. His Ten Great Martial Soul Core Competitiveness, in my opinion, is just the Master misleading his students. He dares to publish a theory that has not been verified and promote it everywhere. If it were correct, that would be fine, but if there is any problem with it, what about those who are harmed by it?"

Tang San immediately said: "My teacher's theories are all correct! There are no problems!"

"Correct? You say they are correct? Then why doesn't he prove them? How many years has it been since he released these Ten Great Martial Soul Core Competitiveness? How many has he proven? Things he cannot even prove himself, and you say they are correct? I have seen too many people like him who think they are always right."

"If you dare to insult my teacher again, don't blame me for being impolite..." Tang San's voice gradually turned icy.

"San." Yu Xiaogang spoke up at the right moment, looked at Shi Quan, and asked indifferently, "San is my disciple; doesn't his strength prove my theories?"

Shi Quan's smile was full of mockery as he said, "Tang San's strength is due to his talent. If we are really talking about cultivation speed, Tang San, who also has Innate Full Spirit Power, has a slower cultivation speed than me, and his strength is also inferior to mine. Xiao Wu's age should also be younger than Tang San's, yet her cultivation speed and strength are no weaker than Tang San's either. So, what do you think he can help you prove?"

"Help you prove that with the same talent, Tang San's cultivation speed is slower than all of ours? And his strength is weaker than all of ours?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression changed, and the looks everyone cast toward Yu Xiaogang also became somewhat strange.

Both possess Innate Full Spirit Power; Xiao Wu is several months younger than Tang San, and Shi Quan is also one month younger than Tang San.

Calculated this way, Tang San's cultivation speed is at least several months slower compared to the two of them. They hadn't really felt it before, but when calculated like this, there is indeed a gap between Tang San and Shi Quan and Xiao Wu.

Yu Xiaogang hurriedly said, "Everyone's martial soul is different. Even if the talent is the same, the difficulty of cultivation varies. Just like a Food-type Spirit Master and a Beast Spirit Spirit Master, how can you compare them so arbitrarily like this?"

"Cultivation difficulty? Tang San's martial soul is Blue Silver Grass. This kind of martial soul has strong adaptability, and its requirements for a cultivation environment are the lowest. Blue Silver Grass is a plant that can be seen everywhere. As long as he finds a place with a lot of Blue Silver Grass or a small grove, these places can be considered a Mimicry Cultivation Environment for him. With this kind of natural bonus, his cultivation speed should only be fast, not slow. Compared to my Spirit Soul and Xiao Wu's Soft Bone Rabbit, in terms of difficulty, the difficulty of Blue Silver Grass should also be the lowest, right? In the end, his strength is the lowest. Is it that his talent is problematic, or is it that certain people's teaching is problematic?"

Shi Quan's voice pierced into Master's chest like a sharp sword, causing his upright figure to sway involuntarily.

Flender finally could not suppress the anger in his heart and said angrily, "Zhuang Zhou, shut your mouth! If you question the academy's educational standards and look down on the teachers here, then please leave. Shrek Academy does not welcome students like you who do not believe in the academy or the teachers."

"Clap, clap, clap."

Shi Quan clapped his hands, "Good, good, good. This Shrek Academy is not worth staying in anyway."

"You all play slowly; I won't keep you company." After saying this, Shi Quan turned and left directly.

Hearing this, everyone's expressions changed accordingly. Except for Zhuqing, no one expected that Shi Quan would leave just like that.

Flender shouted sternly, "Zhuang Zhou, think it through! Once you leave Shrek, Shrek will never open its doors to you again!"

"No need. Remember, I am leaving of my own accord. Goodbye to you then. Shrek... monsters... hahaha!"

Shi Quan walked toward the Dormitory while laughing, his laughter sounding somewhat grating to everyone, as if it were mockery.