47. Strategy for Eternal Victory

Ignoring Zao Wuji's resentful gaze, Flender coughed lightly and smiled, saying, "Lu Yuan, what's the matter, you little monster? Did you mess up something again?"

Lu Yuan quickly waved his hand. "Of course not. I just heard from Hongjun that Tang San and the Grandmaster left. So, I came to ask the dean if it's true."

Flender put aside the stool and sat down, peeling a cooked peanut and tossing it into his mouth. Zhao Wuji held his breath and pulled up a chair to sit beside Lu Yuan. At the same time, he became more determined to compete with Flender after they returned home. He would eat and drink at Flender's expense and pretend to be drunk.

The sound of peanuts being crushed brought Flender, who was a bit absent-minded, back to reality. A trace of confusion flashed across Flender's face. He didn't expect Lu Yuan to be so well-informed, and he didn't expect his apprentice to be so loose-lipped.

Nevertheless, Flender confirmed Lu Yuan's question. "Yes, it's true. The withdrawal application has been submitted, and I had no choice but to approve it. The master and his disciple set off early this morning."

Flender sighed and a hint of sadness appeared in his eyes. Betrayal by an old friend hurts the most. If there's anything more painful, it's betrayal by immediate family members. Lu Yuan was also surprised by the efficiency of their departure. Dropping out and leaving immediately after is quite fast. But there's a flaw in the logic chain.

"Dean, do you know where they went?" Lu Yuan asked.

Flender trembled slightly in distress. After pondering for a moment, he reluctantly mentioned the name he didn't want to say, "Lanba Academy."

"Lanba Academy?" Lu Yuan instantly recalled this unknown Spirit Master Academy. If this academy changed its name, it would surely become more famous—the reorganized "Shrek Academy." The current dean is Liu Erlong, who is not only Yu Xiaogang's cousin but also Yu Xiaogang's suitor.

Bringing Tang San to Lanba Academy, Yu Xiaogang wouldn't face any resistance. This plan definitely didn't come from Tang San since he didn't have such a wide network of contacts. Lu Yuan guessed who the instigator was—Yu Xiaogang. He silently repeated the name several times in his mind, and a dark look appeared in his eyes.

Lu Yuan smiled and regained his composure. He had faced challenging situations before. "Thank you, Dean. Also, can you grant me a long vacation? I plan to go out and train for a while."

Flender was taken aback by Lu Yuan's audacious request, but after thinking for a moment, he didn't immediately refuse. Instead, he asked, "How long do you plan to train?"

Lu Yuan snapped his fingers and quickly calculated. He looked up and replied, "Not more than one year."

Flender peeled another peanut, smacked his lips, and muttered to himself, "One year." Then he suddenly said, "I promise you."

Lu Yuan stood up abruptly, shook Flender's hand vigorously, and thanked him. Flender was surprised by Lu Yuan's actions but quickly reacted, saying, "When you first joined the academy, I promised you that as long as it doesn't involve principled issues, I would be lenient with you."

Zhao Wuji sneered and clenched his fists. "He's gone, so it's time to settle the old score."

Flender glanced at Zhao Wuji with disdain. "Don't act like you can beat me."

Zhao Wuji remained silent, unable to find any words to refute. Flender walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Alright, old Zhao, don't be unhappy. Think about it—I paid for the suite in this hotel."

Zhao Wuji looked at the bald profiteer with contempt. He knew exactly what calculations Flender had in mind. Flender wanted the big monster to experience the sincerity of Shrek Academy, so after the little monsters finished their spirit fighting, they could have dinner and stay in a hotel suite. Otherwise, based on Flender's usual style, he wouldn't take the initiative to pay. Lu Yuan was unaware of the follow-up events as he was busy preparing and packing.

However, there was an additional task. "Little rabbit, come here," Lu Yuan waved at Xiao Wu, smiling like a kind person. Xiao Wu's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't dare to disobey Lu Yuan's order and reluctantly walked over.

Ning Rongrong raised an eyebrow at Lu Yuan and said delicately, "She was borrowed by this lady for a day. Let's discuss things tomorrow!"

"Unfortunately, this matter must be resolved today," Lu Yuan shrugged and smiled. "I will leave tomorrow."

"Where are you going?" Ning Rongrong blurted out without thinking.

"To practice," Lu Yuan replied, taking a step forward. He was already beside Xiao Wu, forcefully pushing Ning Rongrong's little hand away and pulling Xiao Wu closer. Xiao Wu's face turned pale, and she weakly leaned into Lu Yuan's embrace.

Before practicing, it was necessary to collect some useless resources to avoid wasting them, right? Xiao Wu tried to comfort herself, but her heart couldn't calm down. "No problem, I'll go back first," Lu Yuan said politely. He dragged Xiao Wu back to her room, throwing her mercilessly onto the bed.

Lying on the bed, Xiao Wu gazed at the ceiling in a daze and asked quietly, "A ring or a bone?"

"It will hurt either way," Lu Yuan replied, avoiding the question.

Although Xiao Wu couldn't fully grasp Lu Yuan's meaning, she seemed to understand it. Biting her lip until it turned white, Xiao Wu suppressed the urge to cry with the last bit of courage left in her heart. The demon approached, getting closer and closer. The demon attached itself, and then there was pain. Xiao Wu joked in her heart, mocking herself, but instead of pain, an unbearable burning sensation surged from her abdomen. The burning sensation grew stronger. With her small hands tightly clutching the bedsheet, Xiao Wu opened her mouth, trying to gasp for cold air.

In a daze, she even heard a sizzling sound. Pain overwhelmed her senses, and Xiao Wu's eyes rolled back as her body instinctively shut down to protect itself.

Thoughtfully, Lu Yuan withdrew his hand. After a spirit beast transformation, physical fitness does indeed surpass that of spirit masters of the same level. Although the suffering had increased significantly, the benefits obtained would also be considerable.

Not to mention anything else, just the baptism of space power alone would greatly enhance the skin's resistance to the elements and possibly establish a closer connection with space. It might even come with one or several storage spaces. In short, it wouldn't be in vain.

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