Chapter 121: Leaving the Imperial City, Ning Rongrong Wants to Join Shrek Academy?
After teasing Qian Renxue, Su Yun laughed and finally stood up, inexplicably saying, "Ambition is not a matter of age. Don't look down on the twenty-year age gap between Miss Qian and me now. After a hundred or a thousand years, a twenty-year age difference will just be a trivial matter."
Qian Renxue did not respond to his words.
However, the two Title Douluo beside her could only secretly give Su Yun a thumbs-up in their hearts: Kid, you're really brave~
"Enough talk, I'll only give you one chance. If you join my camp, the conditions remain the same."
"If you don't join, you can just turn around and leave. However, I hope you can keep everything that happened tonight to yourself, otherwise..."
Before Qian Renxue could finish, Su Yun turned around, showing the back of his head to the three people in the pavilion, and walked away from the estate: "In that case, forget it. Miss Qian, I, Su Yun, am not someone who easily betrays others. I shall take my leave first."
As he spoke, his steps were as swift as the wind, disappearing from the sight of Qian Renxue and the others.
In the pavilion, only Qian Renxue and her companions remained.
The atmosphere suddenly became much colder.
"This jerk!" Qian Renxue saw that Su Yun actually ignored her invitation and even teased her before, she was so angry that she punched a nearby pillar, leaving a clearly visible fist mark on its surface.
Beside Qian Renxue, just as the Serpent Lance Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo were about to persuade her not to get angry, suddenly, both frowned at the same time, turned their heads towards a dark corner, and shouted, "Old ghost?! You've been hiding for so long, it's about time you showed up!"
The simultaneous shout of the two Title Douluo suddenly made Qian Renxue's expression freeze, and she also turned her gaze towards the shadows outside the pavilion.
The next second, a ghostly figure floated out from the shadowy area, his entire being appearing as a gloomy old ghost, exuding an aura that was terrifying.
"You've really broken through to level ninety-six!" The Serpent Lance Douluo noticed the unabashed aura on the ghostly figure, his black pupils suddenly shrinking.
Days ago, when they saw the ghostly figure and Yue Guan, they sensed a change in their aura and suspected that the two might have made a breakthrough.
And now, the latter was standing directly in front of them, displaying the pressure of level ninety-six soul power for all to see.
"Congratulations to Gui Mei for breaking through to level ninety-six soul power." Qian Renxue gave a slight bow to the ghostly figure.
Although she held a high position within the Spirit Hall, Gui Mei was now a Title Douluo of level ninety-six, and even she had to show some respect.
Gui Mei also maintained respect towards Qian Renxue, returning the gesture before speaking in his slightly hoarse voice: "Miss, your actions just now have crossed the line."
"Su Yun, after all, is a disciple of His Holiness the Pope. By revealing your identity and poaching him like this, isn't it a bit improper?"
Qian Renxue, with her hands behind her back, spoke coldly: "What's improper? If I could have persuaded Su Yun to join me, it would only show that my charm is greater than that woman's."
Gui Mei laughed lightly: "But you didn't succeed, did you?"
Qian Renxue's eyebrows slightly frowned: "It was that kid who teased me, offering conditions I could not possibly accept!"
Gui Mei laughed again: "It was you who couldn't resist showing your true self, which made that kid Su Yun take notice. You could have chosen not to reveal your true identity."
Qian Renxue snorted coldly: "Being sincere is my principle. If I'm not brave enough to show my true face, how can I truly win him over?"
Gui Mei chuckled without saying anything, then spoke: "Tomorrow we will return to Spirit City. Miss, do you have any messages you'd like me to take back?"
Hearing this, Qian Renxue immediately understood Gui Mei's intention and dismissed him: "I've been lurking here for many years and have no attachment to that place. If you really want to help me with something, bring back some local specialties for the Elders to enjoy."
"I'm tired, I'm going to rest."
"You two, see the guest out."
After speaking, Qian Renxue returned to her original appearance as Xue Qinghe and walked towards the resting room inside the estate.
Seeing the gesture from the Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Lance Douluo to send off the guest, Gui Mei naturally did not linger and immediately disappeared into the shadows of the estate.
Watching Gui Mei vanish in a flash, envy was evident in the eyes of the Serpent Lance Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo.
"Yue Guan and Gui Mei are indeed lucky to follow such a young man and both break through to level ninety-six soul power. Truly, their time has come." The Serpent Lance Douluo said melancholically.
"Yes, my brother and I have been in Heaven Dou City for many years, yet we are stuck between level ninety-two and ninety-three soul power, unable to advance any further. It's truly regrettable." The Porcupine Douluo's face also showed a helpless expression.
"Staying hidden here with the Miss, hoping for a chance to break through, is almost impossible."
Serpent Lance Douluo said, "Alas, I wonder when the lady's plan will finally come to an end."
"It will be soon. The poison we've administered to Emperor Xue Ye has begun to take effect; we're just waiting for that old thing to enter his coffin."
Porcupine Douluo chuckled and said, "I was initially worried that the Heaven Dou Imperial Family might seek Dugu Bo's help to cure the poison, but now Dugu Bo is one of us at the Spirit Hall. I believe this situation will come to an early conclusion."
"It seems that this kid Su Yun has indeed done us a big favor."
Serpent Lance Douluo nodded slightly, fell silent for a moment, and then suddenly whispered, "What do you think about what that kid said to the lady? How much of it was true?"
Porcupine Douluo was startled, his expression changed slightly, and said, "You don't really think that kid is worthy of the lady, do you? What status does our lady have? As far as I know, that kid is just an orphan."
Serpent Lance Douluo cursed softly, "What do you know? Being an orphan is good; it means he has no backing. If he and the lady were to marry in the future, their child would definitely bear the Qian surname."
"Besides, can't you see the kid's talent? He's only ten years old, and his soul power has already reached over thirty levels. Maybe this kid really could break the record for the fastest breakthrough to a Title Douluo on the continent!"
"By then, do you still think he's unworthy of the lady?"
"This…" Porcupine Douluo was at a loss for words, then said, "If that kid truly has such talent, then indeed there might be a possibility."
"But…"
"The lady's goal is to break through level one hundred and ascend to godhood!"
Serpent Lance Douluo shook his head and said, "Breaking through level one hundred is extremely difficult, possibly a path of nine deaths and one life. Even the Grand Worship, has been stuck at level ninety-nine soul power for so many years with no hope of becoming a god."
"Compared to that, if Su Yun's talent continues unabated, I think the only one in this world who might be worthy of the lady's status is him."
Porcupine Douluo said indifferently, "Whatever. We just need to do our part well. The lady's affairs are not for us to decide. Come on, let's go drink."
Porcupine Douluo patted Serpent Lance Douluo's shoulder, and then the two disappeared by the pond.
...
The next morning, Su Yun and his party left Heaven Dou Imperial City in a carriage.
In the days following their departure, a rather sensational event occurred in Heaven Dou Imperial City.
That was the renaming of Blue Tyrant Academy, which was as famous as Heaven Dou Royal Academy, to Shrek Academy.
This move by Blue Tyrant Academy sparked much debate among the people in the imperial city and even in some cities nearby.
"Shrek Academy, what an ugly name. Do you know what Shrek is?"
"I heard it's the name of a monster. The renaming of Blue Tyrant Academy to Shrek Academy is intended to train their soul master students into beings as mysterious and powerful as monsters."
"It sounds good, but it feels strange to hear."
"I heard from my cousin that the new teachers and students joining Blue Tyrant Academy are all from a soul master academy called Shrek Academy."
"The new teachers all have at least the strength of a Soul Emperor, and those students are geniuses among geniuses. Many of the old students at Blue Tyrant Academy can't even beat them."
"Moreover, their ages, the oldest is only thirteen years old, and the youngest is just ten."
"Is it that exaggerated?"
"Yes, and I heard that Blue Tyrant Academy is currently recruiting new students and holding a tournament outside."
"Really? Let's go see the excitement."
...
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Dad, I heard that Blue Tyrant Academy has been renamed to something called Shrek Academy. It sounds fun; I want to sign up too." Ning Rongrong shook Ning Fengzhi's arm, using all her tricks to act coquettishly and cutely, trying to get her way to go out and have fun.
Ning Fengzhi saw through Ning Rongrong's real intentions at a glance, tapped her smooth forehead with his finger, and said, "I know what you're thinking. You just want an excuse to go out and have fun."
"How's your soul power cultivation? Have you mastered the sect's secret techniques? How did you do with the homework I assigned you a few days ago?"
With the traditional three soul-searching questions from a parent, Ning Rongrong was immediately subdued, standing still as if she were a statue.
However, upon seeing two familiar figures suddenly appear at the door, Ning Rongrong's face immediately lit up with joy, and she rushed over.
"Bone Grandpa, Sword Grandpa, Dad won't let me go out to play, you guys quickly teach him a lesson."
Ning Rongrong, true to her reputation as a master of acting coquettishly, immediately made Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo soften.
Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, most of the time, the relationship between Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo was a cycle of mutual restraint.
Ning Rongrong > Sword Douluo & Bone Douluo > Ning Fengzhi > Ning Rongrong... and the cycle continues.
The situation was somewhat akin to the relationship between Li Yunlong, the battalion commander, and the Heavenly King.
Sure enough, as soon as Ning Rongrong acted coquettishly, Bone Douluo immediately stood up for her and began to chide Ning Fengzhi: "Fengzhi, if Rongrong wants to go out and play, let her play. Staying at home all day, won't she get bored?"
Ning Fengzhi gave a wry smile and said, "Uncle Gu, you don't understand, this girl wants to join that Shrek Academy. Do you think I can let her go?"
"Shrek Academy?" Sword Douluo was slightly stunned, "Is that the one that Blue Tyrant Academy suddenly changed its name to?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Exactly."
Bone Douluo asked, "I remember the dean of that academy is Yu Luomian's illegitimate daughter, I think her name is something like Liu... She seems to be a decisive woman in my impression."
"Being able to stand firm in the deep waters of Heaven Dou Imperial City is enough to see her methods."
"And I've heard her way of teaching students isn't bad either, otherwise, there wouldn't be so many soul masters willing to join."
"Sending Rongrong there might not be a bad idea."
Ning Rongrong, with Bone Douluo's endorsement, immediately stood tall and proud.
After all, every time she couldn't solve a problem, Grandpa Bone always had a solution.
However, Ning Fengzhi shook his head and said, "No."
Ning Rongrong's expression fell immediately, and she turned her big pitiful eyes towards Bone Douluo.
Bone Douluo immediately asked, "Why?"
Ning Fengzhi didn't rush to explain but first posed a question, "Uncle Gu, Uncle Jian, do you know why Blue Tyrant Academy was renamed to Shrek Academy?"
"Why?"
"Because its renaming was due to a group from an original Shrek Academy joining them." Ning Fengzhi replied.
Sword Douluo was puzzled and asked, "How is that possible? Blue Tyrant Academy is also considered a property of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, how could it be renamed at the whim of a woman?"
Ning Fengzhi scoffed and said, "That's because, within that Shrek Academy, there is a person, whose status within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, is also extraordinary."
"Who?"
"Yu Xiaogang."
Boom!
Ning Fengzhi's words instantly raised the alertness of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, and a hint of dignity appeared in their eyes.
"You mean the Yu Xiaogang who was in the newspapers a few days ago, the one who took students to visit brothels?"
"That waste from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
"Yu Yuanzhen's son?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Exactly, setting aside his teaching skills for now, just the fact that he took students to such places indicates his lack of moral integrity."
"Such a person, do you think I dare send Rongrong to him?"
Bone Douluo slammed the table and shouted, "Of course not!"
Sending Ning Rongrong there would be like sending a lamb into the wolf's den.
Even though Yu Xiaogang is considered a waste, who knows what perverse actions he might take?
After all, he had already taken students to brothels.
And Ning Rongrong, upon learning that Blue Tyrant Academy had such a teacher, immediately felt her goodwill towards it drop to freezing point.
"I'm not going anymore! Shrek Academy doesn't sound fun at all!"
Ning Rongrong shouted loudly, "Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone, accompany me in my cultivation. I want to become stronger. In the future, I must find a powerful boyfriend to teach that jerk Su Yun a lesson!"
Seeing Ning Rongrong actually taking the initiative to ask for training, Ning Fengzhi and the two Title Douluo's faces showed extremely satisfied smiles.
Although their initial proposal was not successful, Su Yun's existence seemed to have ignited Ning Rongrong's zeal for cultivation.
In a way, they also came out ahead.
Thus, as Ning Rongrong left the room, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo immediately followed her quickly.
(End of Chapter)
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