Only Then Was It Worthwhile

"Unless you expel him, seeing my rival every day will make me uncomfortable!" Su Xing looked at Dai Mubai as he responded to Zhao Wuji's question.

"That's impossible. Dai Mubai is a student of Shrek Academy. We can't expel him just because of you!" Zhao Wuji shook his head after hearing Su Xing's words.

"Then I'm sorry, I won't be joining Shrek Academy," Su Xing replied.

Looking into Su Xing's eyes, Zhao Wuji felt a headache. He knew Su Xing was serious.

"In that case, please leave," Zhao Wuji said decisively, knowing there was no way to keep Su Xing.

"Ah..."

"He's really leaving!" Tang San and the others hadn't expected Su Xing to truly leave.

Especially Ning Rongrong, who felt it was a pity. She thought Su Xing was quite interesting!

Hearing this, Su Xing didn't argue and simply turned to leave. The goal he came here to achieve was mostly accomplished. He had done all he could, but if he pushed Dai Mubai too far and crippled him, Su Xing feared he might not walk out of Shrek Academy alive.

"Zhu Zhuqing, I'm leaving now. Can you come with me for a moment? Just to say goodbye," Su Xing paused for a moment as he passed Zhu Zhuqing, then continued to walk forward.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Su Xing with a complicated expression. Hearing his words, she gritted her teeth and silently followed.

After all, this guy had spent a few days with her, so saying goodbye wasn't unreasonable. Besides, Su Xing leaving also gave her a sense of relief.

"Tang San, Xiao Wu, it's a shame I won't be able to attend the same school as you!"

"When you see the Grandmaster, please send my regards!"

"If it weren't for him back then, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today!"

As Su Xing walked by Tang San and Xiao Wu, he stopped to look at them.

Tang San and Xiao Wu were both slightly stunned. They hadn't expected Su Xing to greet them like this.

What did he mean by "It's a shame we won't attend the same school again"? Wasn't it you who chose not to go to Nuoding Academy?

Sending regards to the Grandmaster? Grateful to him? That doesn't sound right!

"I will," Tang San nodded, though feeling a bit puzzled, and agreed.

"You knew each other all along?" Ning Rongrong exclaimed in surprise from the side, then turned to Su Xing and asked, "My name is Ning Rongrong. Where are you headed next? How about I introduce you to a place?"

Ning Rongrong felt it would be great to introduce someone like Su Xing to her sect. Having such an interesting person around would be fun.

In the distance, Dai Mubai, supported by Zhao Wuji, silently looked at Tang San and Xiao Wu.

So, you knew him?

"Thanks, but there's no need," Su Xing was surprised by Ning Rongrong's offer but declined politely.

He guessed she might be trying to recruit him into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, but he wasn't interested.

The top three sects weren't exactly safe places, always under the threat of the Spirit Hall.

"Don't be so quick to refuse! The place I'm talking about is..." Ning Rongrong was about to explain, thinking Su Xing didn't understand how powerful her recommendation was.

"It doesn't matter where. I plan to become the first Titled Douluo to create all my own spirit techniques without spirit rings. I don't need anyone to teach me!" Su Xing interrupted.

"You..."

Ning Rongrong's eyes widened in shock. She hadn't expected Su Xing to be so arrogant.

Such confidence — was it overconfidence?

How could anyone achieve such an impossible goal?

Tang San and the others also looked at Su Xing in surprise. Such arrogance, such self-assurance! Most people wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing.

Ignoring Ning Rongrong, Su Xing nodded at Tang San and Xiao Wu before walking away.

"Hmph!" Ning Rongrong pouted in frustration. She had never been ignored like this before.

As she watched Zhu Zhuqing follow Su Xing outside, Tang San helplessly turned to Zhao Wuji. "Teacher, what about our assessment?"

"Let's wait for that girl to return. I'll take Dai Mubai for treatment first," Zhao Wuji replied with some frustration.

"Understood, teacher," Tang San responded.

He couldn't help but feel that today's entrance exam was a complete mess.

...

"Alright, do you have anything else to say?"

"If not, I'll head back to continue the exam," Zhu Zhuqing said as they left Shrek Academy. She hadn't continued walking forward and knew that Su Xing definitely had something to say to her.

"You saw Dai Mubai's true colors yesterday!"

"And he's such a waste. Do you really want to stay at Shrek Academy?"

"Come with me. Forget about those issues with your family!" Su Xing turned around, looking at Zhu Zhuqing and making one final attempt to persuade her.

"You don't understand. This is my fate as someone born into this family. I won't easily escape from it," Zhu Zhuqing replied calmly, showing little emotion at Su Xing's words.

She wasn't the type to give up easily.

Since she had decided to find Dai Mubai, there was no reason to back out halfway.

Although Dai Mubai had disappointed her, she wasn't ready to write him off completely.

She still had feelings for him, having known since childhood that he was her fiancé.

So, she would give Dai Mubai a chance and stay at Shrek Academy to see if he would change.

"Alright, I don't understand," Su Xing chuckled at himself, feeling disappointed that his efforts were in vain.

"You'll find someone better than me," Zhu Zhuqing reassured him before turning to leave, not intending to say more.

"Wait!"

But Su Xing called out again.

"What now... Mmph!"

Before Zhu Zhuqing could express her impatience, Su Xing's face suddenly came closer, and she found her lips sealed.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened in shock as she stared at Su Xing's face just inches away, filled with shame and anger. She never expected him to do something like this to her.

"Mmph..."

But soon, Zhu Zhuqing's already wide eyes opened even wider in disbelief, clearly appalled by what had just happened. If you know, you know.

One second, two seconds...

Realizing what was happening, Zhu Zhuqing bit down hard in shame and anger.

"Ah!"

Su Xing cried out in pain and was forced to let go of her.

Slap!

A sharp slap came his way, but Su Xing quickly grabbed her wrist.

"You're despicable!"

With her hand caught and unable to break free, Zhu Zhuqing could only glare at Su Xing in fury.

"Haha, not bad. Now my trip feels worthwhile," Su Xing chuckled, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, as he looked at the furious Zhu Zhuqing.