Dai Mubai's New Goal

Flender's expression was dark, like the impending rain.

In the morning, Ma Hongjun had just encountered an incident, and in the afternoon, Dai Mubai followed suit. Could he catch a break?

He abruptly turned around, locking his eyes onto Ao Tian, and sternly asked, "Did you do this to Dai Mubai?"

Ao Tian remained calm, nodding lightly. "Yes."

"At such a young age, yet so ruthless. Even more ruthless than Tang San," Zhao Wuji remarked.

To shatter most of a person's bones, what a cruel torture. It was even more agonizing than the concealed weapons Tang San had endured earlier. Zhao Wuji was startled when he saw Dai Mubai's pitiful state.

"You're all classmates. It's fine to spar, but why did you go so far?" Flender's aura surged out, pressing down on Ao Tian.

Ao Tian's face remained unchanged, as if he didn't feel Flender's pressure. Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, standing beside Ao Tian, had their expressions change. They felt like a mountain was weighing down on them, making even breathing difficult.

Xiao Wu cleverly shrunk behind Ao Tian. All the pressure instantly disappeared. Ao Tian's body seemed like an unyielding sky, shielding her from any pressure.

Gu Yuena couldn't hold back and took a step forward with her right foot, but Ao Tian grabbed her hand.

Ao Tian shook his head, and Gu Yuena retracted her foot.

"I warned him before the fight that there would be consequences if he fought with me. Moreover, before the battle started, he even said that the academy encourages combat, as long as no one is killed. I haven't violated any rules. Dean, are you going to punish me?" Ao Tian retorted.

Zhao Wujia scolded, "You're distorting the truth. It's clear you're deliberately hurting others using a loophole in the rules."

Flender raised his hand to stop Zhao Wuji and said earnestly, "You're all classmates, and will be living together in the future, fighting side by side. It's fine to spar, but we should value harmony, uphold virtue, and not engage in internal conflicts.

Here's what we'll do. I'll have you take care of Dai Mubai for a month, and reflect on your actions."

Oscar on the side felt a bit relieved. He wasn't alone anymore; he had Ao Tian to share the burden of taking care of Dai Mubai, which balanced things out for him.

Ao Tian shook his head. "I refuse."

Gu Yuena's gaze gradually turned sharp.

Flender's tone changed, reprimanding, "Since you're here, do you still think of yourself as a pampered young master? Shrek has never indulged spoiled individuals. If you refuse, then get out!"

Ao Tian calmly stated, "Alright, as you wish. I'm leaving Shrek Academy."

"I'm leaving!" Gu Yuena declared.

"I'm leaving!" Xiao Wu said.

"I'm leaving too," Zhu Zhuqing added.

Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment and then said, "I..."

"That's enough!" Flender thundered, "You've all paid your tuition. None of you are going anywhere."

Just now, he was genuinely shocked. Five students were quitting in one go, and each one of them was a super genius. While Ning Rongrong lagged a bit behind, her martial soul was Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. If they really left Shrek Academy, it would be a significant loss.

All those nonsense academy rules suddenly didn't matter when it came to these exceptional students.

Flender turned his gaze to Tang San, contemplating whether or not to have him take care of Dai Mubai for a month.

Tang San couldn't help but furrow his brow, wondering if he should refuse if the dean asked him to take care of Dai Mubai.

Honestly, he really didn't want to be responsible for taking care of Dai Mubai, dealing with all the dirty work.

"Dean, don't trouble our classmates," Dai Mubai suddenly spoke up. "Let's hire someone from the village to take care of both me and Fatty. I'll cover the expenses."

Oscar was instantly moved. Finally, he wouldn't have to do the tiring and dirty work.

Flender waved his hand. "Alright, everyone go back."

Ao Tian and the others left the room.

"Oscar, stay behind," Flender called out.

Flender said, "I originally arranged for Teacher Zhao to lead Ao Tian and the others to experience the Star Dou Forest tomorrow, mainly to help Tang San and Zhu Qing attain their third spirit rings and advance to Spirit Elder. Since you won't need to take care of Mubai anymore, you can go together tomorrow."

Oscar's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Alright, I'll do my best. I won't disappoint you, Dean."

He had been thinking about how to pursue Ning Rongrong, and he didn't expect the opportunity to come so quickly. Going out for training together, as long as he was attentive, he might be able to capture the heart of this beautiful girl.

"Good, remember to gather at the training ground a bit earlier tomorrow," Flender reminded.

"Dean," Dai Mubai suddenly called out.

"What is it?"

"You just said you want to help Tang San and Zhu Qing get their third spirit rings. I remember Zhu Qing is only at the twenty-seventh rank, right? Is she really going to absorb a spirit ring so quickly?" Dai Mubai stared at Flender, his gaze tinged with expectation.

At this point, Flender's mood improved a bit. He smiled and explained, "She told me this morning that she was holding back during the test. In fact, before coming here, she had already reached the thirtieth rank."

It was as if a thunderbolt exploded in Dai Mubai's heart. She was already at the thirtieth rank at just twelve years old. What an incredible talent!

Moreover, after obtaining a spirit ring, she would become a Spirit Elder. A twelve-year-old Spirit Elder. In the history of the Zhu Family, it would be hard to find a young person with such extraordinary talent even if you went back hundreds of years.

Ao Tian, Xiao Wu, and Gu Yuena having extraordinary talents was something Dai Mubai could overlook, but this girl from the Zhu Family having such exceptional talent was something he had to take notice of!

He had been hiding in Shrek Academy, feeling despondent because the pressure from his elder brother was too great, making him unable to see any hope.

In any case, he would die. It would be better for him to enjoy life a bit.

But now, he saw hope. This girl named Zhu Qing seemed like a ray of sunshine, dispelling the darkness in his heart and allowing him to see hope.

He knew about his family, including his fiancée Zhu Zhuqing, through occasional contact over the past few years. According to his estimation, Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation was probably only at the twenty-sixth or twenty-seventh rank. She couldn't even compare to this Zhu Qing.

Misfortune may be a blessing in disguise. Without Gu Yuena, there appeared another Zhu Qing.

At this moment, a thought began to form in Dai Mubai's heart...

"You both rest well. I'll go to the village to find someone to take care of you," Flender said, then left with the other teachers.

Across from Dai Mubai's bed, Ma Hongjun, covered in soot, struggled to turn his head towards Dai Mubai and asked, "Boss Dai, when you asked about that Zhu Qing just now, were you starting to have feelings for her? You said this morning that you'd help me pursue her. Friends don't steal each other's girlfriends. Don't change your mind and compete with me, or I might just fall out with you."

"We'll talk about it after we recover," Dai Mubai replied.

Ma Hongjun's eyes widened. "Are you saying that you're actually considering competing with me? Dai Mubai, that's not fair at all. Finding a girlfriend isn't easy, you know? This could be a matter of life and death for me. You used to have three dates in a day with different girls. Now you want to compete with me. I curse you with erectile dysfunction!"