Chapter 30

Chapter 30: The Witch

When everyone arrived at the large playground, they were greeted with an astonishing sight.

Oscar was still running around in a disheartened manner, but Ning Rongrong, who was usually gentle and considerate, was now facing Flender with an air of defiance.

"Ning Rongrong, I asked you to run twenty laps around the school, but you went to Soto City alone, spent the day eating and having fun, and even had Oscar cover for you! How could you be so carefree?" Flender said sternly.

"Oscar's mistake is forgivable, but yours is unacceptable! On a battlefield, this would be a matter of military law, and the only outcome would be death!" Flender continued, his expression grim.

Ning Rongrong's previously gentle demeanor began to fade.

Her lips curled into a slight smirk, and her expression turned to one of contempt.

"But this isn't a battlefield, it's just an academy."

"Yes, this is just an academy, but it is my Shrek Academy!" Flender countered firmly.

"I'll give you two choices,either take your belongings and leave immediately, or stay here and never make such mistakes again."

"Flender, who do you think you are? You're nothing but just a Soul Saint! You think you can drive me away? It won't be that easy!" Ning Rongrong sneered.

"I advise you to reconsider, If you continue to challenge me, the consequences will be something you can't afford."

At Ning Rongrong's words, Tang San and the others looked on in shock.

They hadn't expected her to be so arrogant and domineering.

Only Qi Ling appeared unsurprised.

He knew this was Ning Rongrong's true nature the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, displaying the arrogance of someone spoiled since childhood.

Flender remained unfazed.

"This is my academy, and I have the final say, even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has no authority here! In my eyes, every student here surpasses you."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School may boast powerful auxiliary spirits, but you are only bringing shame to it."

"That's nonsense!" Ning Rongrong's chest heaved with anger.

As the most talented disciple in the history of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she found Flender's words infuriating.

She was accustomed to praise, not criticism.

"Nonsense? Let me tell you," Flender said, "Dai Mubai, with his White Tiger Martial Soul, is a thirty-seventh-level Soul Venerable, and is among the finest in Shrek Academy's history."

"Tang San, despite being only a twenty-ninth-level Great Soul Master, has shown extraordinary talent with his Blue Silver Grass.

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing are also exceptional."

"Not to mention Qi Ling, whose talent is the most extraordinary I've ever seen among students.

Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School hasn't produced anyone to surpasses him."

Flender's praise made everyone realize their own strengths.

Why hadn't they noticed this before?

Hearing Flender's words, Ning Rongrong bit her lip, struggling with her frustration.

Growing up with constant praises, she found it hard to accept being less favored here.

"And what about Oscar? He has a minor food-type spirit, he can't compare to me!" Ning Rongrong said defiantly.

Upon hearing this, Qi Ling couldn't help but cover his eyes. Did she really want to push her luck?

Sure enough, Flender's expression grew smug as he prepared to deliver a final blow.

He had avoided mentioning Oscar's true talent to allow Ning Rongrong to bring it up herself, making the impact even greater.

"You're mistaken,Oscar's talent is actually higher than yours! Have you ever seen a food-type soul master with such immense soul power?" Flender said proudly.

"It's impossible!" Ning Rongrong was astonished.

She had only recently achieved level 9 spirit power.

"Nothing is impossible,Oscar is a unique existence," Flender concluded, "Ning Rongrong, reflect on what you truly have to be proud of.

If you continue in this manner, the glory of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will eventually be tainted by your actions."

Ning Rongrong's face went pale as she let out a cry and ran towards her dormitory.

Flender smiled with satisfaction.

It was a small victory over the stubborn girl, yet it showed his prowess as a dean.

"Principal, should we really just leave Ning Rongrong like this?" Dai Mubai asked with concern.

"What if she can't handle it?"

"Ning Rongrong isn't that fragile," Flender replied, though a hint of doubt lingered.

He had the approval of Ning Fengzhi, the sect master, but if anything happened to Ning Rongrong, it could spell trouble for him.

As he contemplated, Flender suddenly had an idea and couldn't help but smile smugly.

"Qi Ling, come here!"

"Here!" Qi Ling responded promptly.

Since he had joined Shrek Academy, following instructions was part of the deal.

"I have a task for you. This is your lesson for today!" Flender said with a grin.

"Go and comfort Ning Rongrong,make sure she doesn't do anything foolish!"

[Ding! :The system has detected that the host is facing a choice proposed by Flender.

Please select from the following options:]

[Option 1:** Refuse Flender's task, avoid comforting Ning Rongrong, Reward:

Spirit Power level +1, Ning Rongrong has a 20% chance of leaving.

Option 2:Accept the task, go and comfort Ning Rongrong. Reward,Pupil Technique:

Golden Eyes Realm +1, Ning Rongrong's Favorability +20%, Martial Soul Affinity +5%.]

Qi Ling hadn't expected Flender would actually assign him the task of comforting Ning Rongrong.

Given that his spirit power had been stagnant for years, the opportunity to improve his pupil technique was more appealing.

[Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for choosing Option 2: Accept the task.

You have received the reward, Pupil Technique:

Fiery Eyes Realm +1, Ning Rongrong's Favorability +20%, Martial Soul Affinity +5%.]

"Principal Flender, are you really making me comfort Ning Rongrong?" Qi Ling asked.

"Absolutely, Qi Ling.

This is part of your training, and you can't refuse!" Flender said slyly, pleased with his idea.

"Alright, I'll go and comfort Ning Rongrong, but…" Qi Ling flashed a mischievous smile before heading off.

"How I go about it and what methods I use, that's up to me!"

As Qi Ling walked away, Flender couldn't help but shiver. Had he just set himself up for a potential disaster?