Chapter 111: The Angry Ning Rongrong

"You..." Tang San was directly rendered speechless by Shi Quan's series of retorts.

He did not believe he would lose to Shi Quan; if he truly lost, he would not mind help from Dai Mubai and the others, because Yu Xiaogang had said they were a team, a whole, and helping each other was only natural; one should not be constrained by form, for only those who stand tall possess the right to speak.

Shi Quan was naturally too lazy to pay attention to this guy, Tang Buddha, shifting his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, who were also wearing masks at the very back, and withdrew his gaze after a glance.

"Host, you may announce the Soul Fighting result."

The host reacted immediately, picked up the megaphone in his hand, looked around, and said loudly: "Since the Soft Bone Charm Rabbit Soul Elder has fallen off the Soul Fighting Platform, I announce that the winner of this one-on-one Soul Fighting Tournament is the 'Dugu Qiubai' Soul Elder!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, the entire arena instantly boiled over; it was the first time they had seen a match won without even using a martial soul, and they were each exceptionally excited.

Following the host's announcement, Shi Quan did not linger, turning directly to walk off the Soul Fighting Arena.

Tang San did not hesitate, hurriedly picking up Xiao Wu in a bridal carry and turning to walk in another direction; although he hated this guy 'Dugu Qiubai' to the core, the top priority was still to treat Xiao Wu.

Ning Rongrong stood in place, watching Shi Quan's departing figure, unable to recover for a long time; having seen Shi Quan's familiar eyes at such close range just now, Ning Rongrong could say with one hundred percent certainty that the person before her was Shi Quan.

"I do know them, actually you have seen them too." Shi Quan nodded and took off his mask.

Shi Quan reminded her: "They are the two Spirit Masters we met when we went to Nuoding City."

Regarding Ye Lingling's question, Shi Quan nodded; this was indeed the truth.

On the other side.

"That Soft Bone Charm Rabbit's strength feels like it belongs to the powerful batch even among Soul Elders, especially in close-quarters combat, plus that Teleportation soul skill and the Charm soul skill; under normal circumstances, it would be hard for a Spirit Master of the same level to resist, right?"

"Rongrong, what are you doing? We should go." Oscar's voice interrupted Ning Rongrong's thoughts.

Shi Quan had already returned to the Soul Fighting spectator stand where Ye Lingling was.

"Rongrong." Oscar looked at Ning Rongrong, then at the direction where the others were gathering, a trace of hesitation flashing in his eyes.

After hesitating repeatedly, Oscar still chose to go to the gathering first to speak for Ning Rongrong and help her strive to avoid punishment.

"When I was at Notting Academy..." As the two walked outward, Shi Quan also talked about his past at Notting Academy.

"Sorry for the wait, Lingling."

Walking out of the Great Soul Arena and strolling along the spacious and bright street, after finishing the talk about Notting Academy, the two's topic returned to Xiao Wu.

"Indeed, her strength is truly strong among those of the same level, especially her Soft Technique."

A man's sixth sense told him that Ning Rongrong seemed to know that 'Dugu Qiubai'; ever since 'Dugu Qiubai' spoke, Ning Rongrong's expression had been a bit off.

"If he wants to punish, let him punish; I'm not afraid. If it weren't for Tang San's sake, I wouldn't have wanted to pay attention to that Master long ago." Ning Rongrong broke free from Oscar's hand and immediately chased after him without stopping.

Oscar grabbed Ning Rongrong and said: "But the Dean and Master told us to gather after the Soul Fighting ends; if you don't go, Master will very likely punish you."

"So it was them." Ye Lingling then remembered.

"You know that Soft Bone Charm Rabbit?" Ye Lingling walked side-by-side to Shi Quan's side and asked.

……

"Ah... oh, Xiao Ao, you guys go back first, I have something to do, I'll go back later." While speaking, Ning Rongrong wanted to chase in the direction of Shi Quan.

"Met them?" Ye Lingling thought for a moment, but was completely confused.

"Soft Technique? Is it the same as the Sword Technique you practice?"

"Hmm." Shi Quan looked at Ye Lingling and said: "These are actually a type of fighting style summarized from some combat techniques. I can help you summarize a set of moves suitable for you so you can defend yourself in the future."

Hearing Shi Quan say this, Ye Lingling's eyes clearly lit up, and she chuckled: "Xiao Quan, I feel you are truly too smart. Are these combat techniques really something I can learn? To be able to defeat a Soul Elder of the same level without relying on a martial soul or Soul Ring skills—such techniques could be called Self-Created Spirit Skills without exaggeration. If placed outside, their value would be immeasurable, especially for an Auxiliary Soul Master; to allow an Auxiliary Soul Master with no attack power to possess combat strength—just thinking about it is scary."

"Of course." Shi Quan smiled: "I certainly wouldn't teach others, but you are different."

Hearing this, Ye Lingling's cheeks could not help but flush slightly, and a warm current flowed through her heart. "Thank you, Xiao Quan."

The pretty face under Ye Lingling's veil revealed a rare, sweet smile.

"It's nothing." Shi Quan said with a smile; if Ye Lingling could learn some fist and foot Martial Arts and go up to fight others, while being a healer who could save herself as long as she didn't die—if this turned into trading injuries for injuries, just thinking about that scene made one feel despair.

At this moment, Shi Quan suddenly sensed an angry gaze from behind. He thought it was Tang San and the others who had discovered him, but when he turned to look, he happened to meet Ning Rongrong's eyes, which were so angry they looked like they wanted to eat him.

"Is that Ning Rongrong?" Ye Lingling also noticed Shi Quan's movement, turned to look, and also saw Ning Rongrong's figure.

"Looks like she recognized me during the Soul Fighting." Shi Quan stopped his steps and looked at Ye Lingling. "She seems to be looking for us; let's go over and see."

"She's not looking for us, she's looking for you." Ye Lingling chuckled and pointed at the hotel close at hand. "You go; it's not far from the hotel, I'll go back to the hotel to rest first."

"Alright." Shi Quan rubbed his head awkwardly and then said: "I'll be back soon."

"Hmm." Ye Lingling nodded lightly and turned to walk toward the hotel.

Shi Quan looked at the angry Ning Rongrong, also full of confusion, thinking to himself: I don't seem to have provoked this young lady, right? It couldn't be that because I beat up her roommate, she's coming to vent her anger on me?

"Yo, what a coincidence, to run into our Young Lady Ning here?" Shi Quan walked up with a smile.

Hearing this from Shi Quan, Ning Rongrong became even more annoyed—or to be precise, ashamed and angry. She had previously thought Shi Quan was looking for her, but as it turned out, after she chased out and searched for a long time, she ended up seeing Shi Quan with another woman, and this woman was Ye Lingling.

For a moment, all sorts of thoughts surfaced in her mind, and she even imagined scenes of the two traveling and dating together.

Thinking of these things, Ning Rongrong didn't know why, but she felt anger churning in her mind.

"I also want to say, how could it be such a coincidence!" Ning Rongrong said through gritted teeth.

"Fate is something that's hard to explain." Shi Quan laughed it off.

Ning Rongrong glared at Shi Quan and asked: "Honestly confess, how did you and Ye Lingling come to Soto City! You came here on purpose to annoy me, right?"

"What?" Shi Quan was stunned for a moment.

Ning Rongrong also realized that what she said seemed a bit ambiguous and hurriedly said: "What what? I'm asking you, why are you in Soto City!"

Shi Quan then explained: "Teacher Qin is leading the entire Imperial Fighting Team on a tour of Soul Fighting within the Heaven Dou Empire, and we happened to arrive in Soto City today."

"Touring Soul Fighting?" Ning Rongrong was stunned for a moment. Knowing that Shi Quan wasn't out alone with Ye Lingling, she suddenly felt relieved for some reason and muttered: "That really is a coincidence."

"What's up with that Sword Technique of yours today? You actually beat Xiao Wu without using your martial soul. When did you become so powerful?"

"I've always been powerful, alright."

"I'm asking you about the Sword Technique."

"Didn't you also ask me when I became so powerful?"

"Shi Quan!!!"

"Good, good, good..."

Meanwhile, back to the other side.

Just as Ning Rongrong was grabbing Shi Quan to question him, the others from Shrek had already gathered at the entrance of the Great Soul Arena.

"Tang San, who is the person in your arms?" Flender, who was waiting at the entrance, looked at the person in Tang San's arms, then looked around, and asked with a frown: "Also, why haven't Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong come out yet?"

After Xiao Wu's signature ponytail was severed by Shi Quan's sword, the entire ponytail had come undone; now, with her hair disheveled, her specific features were not clearly visible.

"Dean, the person in my arms is Xiao Wu."

"Xiao Wu?" Flender's pupils suddenly constricted, his face showing disbelief. Only then did he carefully look at Xiao Wu's specific clothing and figure, but upon seeing that half of her long hair was gone and noticing the injuries on her feet, he immediately pressed on: "What exactly happened? What kind of opponent did Xiao Wu encounter to have even her hair cut off?"

Tang San gritted his teeth and said: "She was injured like this by someone using a sword during a one-on-one Soul Fighting match."

"What? Who was so ruthless? Soul Fighting sparring is meant to stop at the limit; if they dare to cut off hair, next time they will dare to behead someone." Hearing this, Flender was also furious. He was someone who was extremely protective of his own, and now, seeing Xiao Wu bullied like this, as her teacher, he naturally had to vent his student's anger.

Tang San shook his head: "That person was like us, using a pseudonym and wearing a mask, so it's impossible to identify their specific identity."

Flender pressed further: "What about their martial soul? Although we have no right to make the Spirit Arena reveal that person's specific information, as long as we know the martial soul, it will be much easier to investigate. Our Shrek students are not to be bullied by just anyone."

Tang San still shook his head. He naturally could not say that 'Dugu Qiubai' had defeated Xiao Wu without even using a martial soul, so he could only change the subject: "Dean, I will return this grudge in the Soul Fighting arena in the future."

"Very well, as long as that person is still in the Soul Fighting arena, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. As for your teacher, because of some matters, he has already returned early." Flender sighed softly and looked at Oscar: "What about Ning Rongrong? Why hasn't she come back yet?"