The newcomer was none other than Flender.
Flender was furious. He had been happily counting his recently received teacher's salary, contemplating whether to find time to have a meal with Liu Erlong, reminisce about old times, and rekindle their relationship. But just as he had brewed a fresh cup of tea, with the aroma barely beginning to waft through the air, Qin Ming burst into his office.
Flender, who had initially wanted to seek advice from this proud disciple of his, didn't even have a chance to speak before hearing the shocking news from Qin Ming.
"Fuck" was the only word that could express Flender's current mood. He no longer cared about his freshly brewed tea and rushed towards the training ground like lightning.
Then, he saw Tang San with his hand already at his waist. Flender had heard about the hidden weapons from Zhao Wuji in detail.
Oh, heavens above, you're not planning to kill someone here, are you? Have you thought about the consequences? What a little monster. If I weren't afraid of your father, I'd give you a good slap.
After stopping Tang San's actions, he saw Yu Xiaogang hanging his head, and Ma Hunjun doing the same, both not responding to him. Flender felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.
"All of you wait here. I'll find out what's going on first."
Flender took a deep breath and walked towards Oscar, who was not far away. There was no choice. His brother and disciple couldn't be relied upon, so he could only turn to Oscar to understand the situation.
Glancing at Xiao Wu, Flender pulled Oscar aside. As he listened to Oscar's account, Flender's expression was anything but pleasant. So this whole thing was caused by his good brother and his disciple, and now Dai Mubai was bearing all the consequences. The only consolation was that Oscar hadn't gotten involved in this mess.
"Alright, Oscar, you can go back now."
After hearing Oscar's words, Flender patted his shoulder and gave him a word of advice. Whatever the considerations, what he could do now was to protect this last student.
Oscar hesitated when he heard Flender's words but obediently walked towards the exit of the training ground.
Flender closed his eyes but also put on a pained expression. He had only been carefree for a few days. The situation was now clear. Was Zhu Zhuqing wrong? To say she was wrong would be incorrect. She wasn't at fault; she was merely forced to retaliate, albeit a bit harshly. But hadn't they heard what she said? If they didn't value their own lives, what could others do to them?
While this was the reasoning, he still had to choose Dai Mubai's side. There was no other reason; Tang San stood on this side, and behind him was Tang Hao. Flender had no choice.
He quickly walked up to the group and looked at Zhu Zhuqing. "Zhuqing, apologize."
Zhu Zhuqin wasn't surprised by Flender's choice. It wasn't the first time. She had seen how they had dealt with Ning Rongrong, and if even Ning Rongrong was treated that way, what about her?
"Apologize? Sure, let them beg me first."
Zhu Zhuqin spoke with a smile, seemingly not minding his words at all.
Flender gave her a deep look, then turned to the others: "Do as she says if you still want to resolve this matter."
"Dean..."
Dai Mubai looked at him in disbelief.
"If you also have the resolve to die, you can choose not to follow what I say."
Flender didn't indulge him as usual but spoke calmly.
Dai Mubai was stunned and lowered his head, though his tightly clenched fists were still trembling slightly.
"What about the rest of you?"
Flender looked at the other three.
"I can do it."
Ma Hunjun was the first to choose to betray. He didn't care about Zhu Zhuqin's mockery; he just wanted to escape quickly. Brother Dai? More like Brother Coward! Since he chose to conceal it, it would be best to conceal it for life. From now on, he would stick close to Flender to prevent retaliation.
Moreover, he had thought it through. Dai Mubai's life or death was none of his business. It would be better if he died; that way, no one would trouble him anymore.
"Flender? You want me to beg her? Do you know how she just insulted me?"
Flender's arrival had given Yu Xiaogang some confidence back, but he didn't expect his big brother to not help him get revenge, but instead asked him to do as Zhu Zhuqin said.
Idiot! Flender cursed inwardly and turned his gaze to Tang San, hoping his disciple wouldn't be as stupid as Yu Xiaogang.
Tang San understood Flender's meaning. He also knew it wasn't wise to make a bigger fuss about this matter. It would be better to compromise for now and think of a way later.
"I understand, Dean."
Tang San lowered his head, but his eyes were full of viciousness and killing intent. He remembered the humiliation of today. Zhu Zhuqin had chosen the path of death. Dai Mubai and Yu Xiaogang, these two were the main culprits and must be killed. He would also add Ma Hunjun, who was the first to betray, though his crime didn't warrant death. There were plenty of ways to deal with him. As for Oscar, his actions were those of a petty man. It would be best to stay away from him in the future. Fortunately, Xiao Wu could stay out of this. Tang San silently calculated in his heart.
"Well? Have you decided?"
Zhu Zhuqin observed the different reactions of the group with great interest, surprisingly finding a hint of enjoyment in her heart.
"Alright, we beg you to complete the Martial Soul Fusion Technique."
Seeing that his disciple had also agreed, even though Yu Xiaogang was angry, he now understood that Flender's approach was the right one. But he still felt some humiliation.
"Not sincere enough, Grandmaster. Don't you know how to say 'please' and use respectful language when begging someone?"
Zhu Zhuqin looked at Yu Xiaogang, who was forced to step forward, her face full of smiles, not forgetting to continue mocking him.
Yu Xiaogang's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, but he could only suppress his anger and continue: "Please forgive us and cooperate with Dai Mubai to complete the Martial Soul Fusion Technique."
"Good, very good. What about the rest of you? Do you agree?"
Zhu Zhuqin showed a satisfied smile and turned to ask the other three with a smile.
Even knowing she was doing it on purpose, the three could only nod, especially Dai Mubai. He had just been nearly killed by her, and now even though he had been rescued, he was useless. It was beyond humiliating.
"But, I refuse."
Seeing their reactions, Zhu Zhuqin's smile became even brighter, but the words that came out of her mouth were ice-cold.
"You bitch, you're playing us!"
Dai Mubai suddenly raised his head, almost rushing forward.
"That's right, you just figured it out? I am playing you."
Zhu Zhuqin returned a polite smile, which fell on their eyes as indescribably mocking.
"Zhu Zhuqin, stop it. This joke isn't funny."
Flender's face also darkened, staring intently at Zhu Zhuqing.
"Joke? Who's joking with you? Flender, don't be ungrateful. When I'm in a good mood, I'll call you Dean. When I'm not, who do you think you are?"
"Don't forget, you're just a team leader. When it comes to taking sides, you're better than anyone. Now you want to use a teacher's attitude to demand things from me?"
"Look at yourself in the mirror. With that ugly mug of yours, do you look like a role model at all? With Yu Xiaogang around, I didn't want to scold you, but you came up yourself. Don't blame others."
"A Soul Emperor who can't even make money, even losing to waste when it comes to snatching women. What? Now you want to act fair? This is all you'll ever amount to in this life."
"Angry? Then do something about it. If you don't have the guts, go be a eunuch with Dai Mubai, you spineless coward."
Zhu Zhuqing's all-out verbal assault left Han Li dumbfounded. He realized that she was like a powder keg right now, ready to explode on anyone, aiming for mutual destruction. She had no intention of living. Or rather, she didn't have any good feelings towards Han Li either and was willing to drag down anyone she could.
As soon as Zhu Zhuqing finished speaking, everyone in the scene was stunned. Even Ning Rongrong became a bit afraid of her madness, fearing she might be dragged in as well.
"You've gone mad, Zhu Zhuqing. Are you seeking death?!"
Although Flender's face had turned green, he still maintained his rationality. He truly couldn't understand why Zhu Zhuqing's behavior had changed so drastically, why she was so unwilling to perform the Martial Soul Fusion Technique. After all, it would benefit her as well.
"Hehe, you're right. I have gone mad. I am seeking death. So, do you dare to make a move?"
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing indeed behaved like a madwoman, even actively provoking them, surpassing the previous Ning Rongrong.
"So what? What can you do to me?"
"Oh, I forgot to inform you. From now on, I'm dropping out. The Shrek Seven Demon? You can find whoever you want. Eunuch Dai, good luck to you. Hope you can survive."
After saying this, Zhu Xiqing hugged Ning Rongrong and walked away without looking back.
"Zhu Zhuqing, this isn't for you to decide!"
In a flash, Flender appeared in front of her.
"I don't decide? Do you think you decide? Flender, know your place. Are you prepared to declare war on the Zhu family? Fine, I'll accept on their behalf."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Flender, whose soul power was surging, with a flower-like smile, but it made Flender not dare to obstruct her further.
"Zhu Zhuqing, you're going too far! Do you not want to live anymore?!"
It was Dai Mubai who spoke up, though he didn't dare to chase after her, fearing she might attack him directly.
"None of your business. You haven't forgotten that I've already divorced you, have you, my ex-fiancé?"
Zhu Zhuqing emphasized certain words particularly strongly.
"Rather than whining here like a little girl, why don't you go to your favorite brothel and see if your thing still works?"
"Oh, right, feel free to come for revenge anytime, Blind Cat Eunuch Dai."
"Next time, I'll kill you!"
Leaving behind a sinister smile, Zhu Zhuqing left the training ground without any further obstruction.
"This is, this is simply unreasonable! A madwoman, she's just a madwoman!"
It wasn't until Zhu Zhuqing's figure disappeared that Yu Xiaogang started cursing loudly. However, unlike before, this time, no one echoed his sentiments or tried to stop him.
Ning Rongrong stood to the side, looking at the seemingly reinvigorated Grandmaster with contempt, her disgusted gaze as if looking at trash.
As the tension in the training ground slowly dissipated, an unexpected scene unfolded outside.
After leaving the training ground, Zhu Zhuqing hadn't walked far when she saw Han Li leaning against the wall, smiling at her.
"Finished venting?"
Han Li asked casually.
"Done," Zhu Zhuqing replied, her earlier fury seemingly evaporated.
"Alright then, come with me."
"Okay."
The two walked away, one in front and one behind, while the people around them acted as if they didn't exist at all.