Dai Mubai was somewhat incredulous and asked, "Can I take a look at your face?"
Although he hadn't spent much time with Zhu Zhuqing, he had seen her a few times when they were younger. Even after so many years, her appearance shouldn't have changed much.
Zhu Zhuqing's voice was cold as she replied, "I'm sorry, my name isn't Zhu Zhuqing. I'm Zhu Qing. Zhu Zhuqing is my elder sister. What's your relationship with her?"
Dai Mubai hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm Dai Mubai. You should have heard about my relationship with her."
Zhu Zhuqing said, "I'm sorry, I haven't heard."
"Are you from a branch of the Zhu family?" Dai Mubai tested.
This girl didn't seem to know about Zhu Zhuqing's relationship with him, so she probably wasn't from the main line of the Zhu family. Some members of the branch families didn't live in the Star Luo City, and their status was lower. It was normal for them not to know about Zhu Zhuqing's engagement with the prince.
"Yes," Zhu Zhuqing nodded.
Dai Mubai breathed a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat fortunate.
He now believed that the girl in front of him wasn't Zhu Zhuqing. If she were, she wouldn't have been able to keep her composure in yesterday's situation.
The Hell Civet martial soul of the Zhu family was already a top-tier martial soul. It wasn't surprising for a branch family to produce a decent talent.
"Mubai, stop dawdling. Quickly lead them inside," the old man urged.
Then he said to Ning Rongrong, "You go in first and test the other assessments. I'll go get the healing teacher for you."
"Alright, thank you, teacher," Ning Rongrong said.
"Everyone, please follow me," Dai Mubai warmly led the way.
Ning Rongrong followed behind, feeling embarrassed. She had wanted to show off her martial soul, but now, with these people who were all super geniuses, she felt a sense of shame, like she couldn't pretend anymore.
As they walked in, they passed rows of wooden houses. Everything was so basic that it couldn't be any simpler, indicating just how financially strained Shrek Academy was.
Dai Mubai turned back and asked Ao Tian, "Brother, what should I call you?"
"I'm Ao Tian. Just don't call me 'Brother' carelessly," Ao Tian replied.
"Why?" Dai Mubai was momentarily taken aback.
"Because you might not be able to handle it," Ao Tian said lightly.
Dai Mubai couldn't help but chuckle at the audacity of this young fellow. He had never seen someone so bold, even bolder than himself.
He had originally wanted to chat a bit more with Ao Tian, to get closer, but now, it wasn't necessary.
Thinking about how he would be the examiner for the final combat assessment, Dai Mubai's lips couldn't help but curl up.
"I'll let you see later who can't handle it. Talent doesn't necessarily equate to strength..."
Dai Mubai glanced faintly at Gu Yuena behind him and thought, "If I defeat this kid, I wonder how she'll react?"
Originally, Dai Mubai had wanted to strike up a conversation with Gu Yuena and find out her name, but for now, he had to temporarily abandon that idea.
When he unleashes his fury on Ao Tian later and establishes himself as the top student of Shrek Academy, then his words would carry weight.
The group fell silent and arrived at an open space.
Although the conditions for the first assessment were stringent, quite a few people had passed. They were now waiting in line for their turn.
At the very end of the line was Tang San. He held a large sausage and was savoring it.
Beside Tang San, there was a stubble-faced man pushing a small cart loaded with sausages, emitting an enticing aroma.
"Sausages for sale! Oscar's brand sausages, big, long, and delicious. I guarantee you'll want more after just one bite."
The stubble-faced man with a goatee shouted loudly. Aside from Tang San, a few others were enjoying sausages, praising them as they ate.
The goateed man watched as the girls savored the sausages, their rosy lips taking bite after bite, a hint of sinister light flickering in his eyes.
Dai Mubai felt a surge of irritation and shouted, "Oscar, what are you doing here selling sausages?"
His shout immediately drew everyone's attention.
When they saw the people behind Dai Mubai, the young boys and girls in this area were practically petrified.
"So handsome."
"So beautiful."
Tang San's eyes brightened, and a smile appeared on his face.
Oscar's narrow peach-blossom eyes were fixed tightly on the most beautiful Gu Yuena, nearly emitting a green light. His throat gulped, unable to shift his gaze.
Seeing Oscar's gaze, how could Dai Mubai not understand his intentions? He had been with Oscar for several years and knew Oscar's personality very well.
"Ao Tian, you guys are here," Tang San greeted unexpectedly.
Dai Mubai was somewhat surprised that Tang San knew Ao Tian. He said, "Tang San, you shouldn't eat these sausages."
"Why not? They're quite delicious. I've tested them, and there's nothing wrong," Tang San said, taking another big bite and chewing it down.
"They're very fragrant, and after eating them, you'll feel all warm inside," he added.
Dai Mubai didn't mince words, "Oscar, create a sausage right here and now for everyone to see."
"I'd rather not, Boss Dai."
"I've warned you more than once. You can't sell sausages in the academy. Do you want future juniors to despise you?"
Oscar felt a bit awkward and smiled, trying to leave with his cart.
Dai Mubai grabbed his cart forcefully and said firmly, "You're making one right now."
With a snap from Ao Tian behind him, Oscar suddenly perked up and shouted, "I'll do it!"
"I've got a---big sausage!" he lewdly yelled. Two yellow soul rings rose from under him, and in his right hand, a new large sausage materialized.
"Blegh..." The girls who had just been happily munching on the sausages couldn't take it anymore and started vomiting uncontrollably.
Tang San, who had just taken a big bite of sausage, heard Oscar's incantation the moment he swallowed it.
His face instantly contorted as if he were constipated. Facial muscles twitching, he still had pieces of sausage in his esophagus. A wave of nausea surged up from his stomach, threatening to eject the sausage.
Tang San quickly activated his Mysterious Heaven Skill to suppress the urge to vomit, forcibly swallowing down the sausage.
He couldn't throw up. If he did, he'd lose all semblance of dignity.
After finishing the incantation, Oscar looked somewhat dazed. When he saw all the girls starting to vomit, his scalp tingled, and he pushed his cart frantically to escape.
"Tang San, are you okay?" Dai Mubai noticed that Tang San's complexion wasn't right and asked with concern.
"I'm fine. That Oscar's soul curse is indeed... special." Tang San forced a smile.
With his words, the other girls in front resumed their frenzy of vomiting.
Dai Mubai patted Tang San's shoulder and said earnestly, "As long as you're fine. From now on, if it's Oscar's sausages, avoid them if you can."
In the back, Ao Tian and Gu Yuena remained composed, while Xiao Wu couldn't stop spitting, saying, "There's not a single good thing in this Shrek Academy."
Dai Mubai felt a bit embarrassed and said, "No need to wait in line. I'll take you all directly through this test."