Soul Land—Chapter 71: Royal Fighting Team Shrek One-Day Tour
"Here's what happened."
Listening to Qin Ming's narration, Flanders' expression remained unchanged, though he kept coughing. "Um."
"Alright, I understand. Starting today, I will cancel that promotion and will not publicize it within the academy. As for the rumors outside, I have no control over them," Flanders said shamelessly.
Meanwhile, enrollment on the other side was proceeding normally. Dai Mubai was injured yesterday, and despite spending a lot of money on treatment, he hasn't fully recovered.
After seeing Tang San who had been close with Ling Qianyao yesterday, come to take the entrance exam, a fierce light flashed in his eyes.
Dai Mubai sneered and gave up his spot in the final examination, instructing Zhao Wuji to come out and teach Tang San a lesson for him.
And Tang San lived up to everyone's expectations. After Xiao Wu was beaten away by Zhao Wuji, his eyes instantly turned red, and he panted like a cow.
He started to fight Zhao Wuji alone.
Because Ling Qianyao intercepted the plate crystal that Tang San should have obtained, Tang San lost the connection with the dragon beard needle.
Originally, Tang San could rely on the defense-breaking ability of that item and other hidden weapons to fight with Zhao Wuji for a while, but now he was directly struck by Zhao Wuji with a heavy hammer, falling to the ground and fainting.
"Brother San!" Xiao Wu's eyes flashed with tears as she rushed toward Tang San.
"Okay, okay!" Dai Mubai burst out laughing, with a trace of sarcasm and pride in his tone. "Look at that—that's what you call a genius? In front of Teacher Zhao, he's nothing~"
Xiao Wu was furious upon hearing this. She turned around and glared at Dai Mubai. "Waste tiger, don't be too proud. Brother San just failed temporarily, and you, a waste, will die soon, hum."
Dai Mubai's eyes flickered with murderous intent, his face gloomy, but he remained silent.
Zhao Wuji patted his chest and glanced casually at Tang San. "I thought this guy had some skill and was good at fighting, but it turns out he's just a little punk.
Forget it, forget it. Also, why do you three seem at odds from the beginning? Have you had a feud before?
Mubai, don't tell me that the injury you got yesterday was caused by these two? That would be embarrassing."
Dai Mubai's expression darkened. "No."
Zhao Wuji shook his head helplessly. "The assessment is over. You three—along with the little punk on the ground—are this year's freshmen. Mubai, you're responsible for taking care of them. I'm going to rest now."
Xiao Wu was still glaring at Dai Mubai, but suddenly a voice rang out:
"I, your father, have a big sausage.."
"Ah!!! What are you doing!?" Xiao Wu turned sharply and saw a rough-looking, hairy man behind her, holding a strangely shaped sausage with a strange aroma, stuffing it into Tang San's mouth.
Especially, this guy was squatting, and the position of holding the sausage was very delicate.
In Xiao Wu's sight, Oscar's recovery sausage was already touching Tang San's lips.
"Ugh—"
Xiao Wu gagged. "No, Brother San can't have this in his mouth anymore."
Ning Rongrong frowned, her eyes full of disgust.
This time, the atmosphere among the three wasn't as harmonious as in the original story. Not to mention Zhu Zhuqing's absence, the tension was palpable because Dai Mubai and Tang San had already formed a feud.
The tense atmosphere seemed to freeze the very air.
Xiao Wu saw Oscar had finished and stuffed the recovery sausage into Tang San's mouth, then turned away without looking.
She clenched her fists, glaring at Dai Mubai as if she might pounce and fight him to the death at any moment.
Dai Mubai looked disdainful, a playful smile on his lips—either provoking Xiao Wu or mocking Tang San's vulnerability.
Fortunately, Oscar was still cautious and mediated, urging everyone to return to their respective dormitories first.
The first day of enrollment ended in a very unhappy atmosphere.
Dai Mubai watched Tang San and Xiao Wu from a distance, lost in thought.
——
The next day, outside Shrek Academy.
"Is this the home academy of Teacher Qin Ming?"
"Yeah, it looks pretty good," Dugu Yan pursed her lips, holding back a smile. "The villages are well-arranged, the smoke from cooking curls up, and the rural scenery is quite soothing—good for nourishing the soul. Ahem."
The corners of Qin Ming's mouth twitched.
In the distance, the figures of Tang San and his companions could be seen approaching.
Flanders stood at the entrance with a group of six people.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun stood together, while Tang San and Xiao Wu stood on the other side. Oscar, having tidied his clothes and shaved off his beard, looked a little depressed and was standing not far from Flanders.
Ning Rongrong sat on a boulder with a sneer on her lips.
Flanders' face was very ugly. He glanced at the group in front of him, especially when his gaze fell on Dai Mubai and Tang San, a flash of displeasure crossed his face.
Yesterday's incident affected his mood. He didn't like this unnecessary conflict in the academy.
Therefore, he asked these students to wake up early and wait for his instruction, hoping to establish authority by taking Ning Rongrong as the first example.
Originally, he planned that after making Ning Rongrong run 20 laps around the village, no matter how unwilling she was, she would pretend to do it. When he returned, he could take the opportunity to expose her and break her arrogance.
He also hoped to have Oscar comfort her and bind the two together.
But what he didn't expect was that before training even started, the six students seemed to split into several groups, making teamwork difficult.
Ning Rongrong, apparently stimulated, refused to do the 20-lap run after Flanders publicly supported Oscar and Dai Mubai. She looked at Flanders coldly.
"Hmph~"
Ning Rongrong snorted and blinked at Xiao Wu, both exchanging a glance.
"Tsk, what do you think I am? Xiao Wu already told me there are two scumbags in this academy, and you still say they're good and I'm bad? Do you think I have no temper?" she muttered to herself.
In this strange atmosphere, Flanders waited for the Royal Fighting Team led by Qin Ming.
He exchanged a few simple greetings with Qin Ming and introduced their respective teams.
After hearing the soul power levels of Ling Qianyao, Dugu Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing, Flanders' eyes lit up. He looked at Ning Rongrong with a hint of calculating intent—disguised but present.
"Welcome, everyone, from Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Although our Shrek Academy is small, it's a place where many talents are hidden.
Teacher Qin Ming and I have agreed to visit the designated rest area and exchange skills and theories later," Flanders said.
"Hey, don't go into that room just yet. Teacher Zhao is recovering inside," he added.
"Dai Mubai, we meet again," Ling Qianyao said coldly, crossing his arms.
Dai Mubai gritted his teeth and left sadly.
Ning Rongrong, sitting on a stone, raised her eyebrows and turned to Ling Qianyao.
"Can you do me a favor?"
(End of this chapter)