Punishment

Grandmaster picked up a big bowl, ladling up two big scoops from the pot constantly emitting meat fragrance and handing it to Tang San, from the side picking up two steamed buns and two eggs and setting them on a tray before Tang San.

"Eat, you children are all in a growth period, you certainly need abundant nutrition. The body is the foundation of cultivation, without a good body, how could you support tremendous spirit power? Yesterday I carefully reflected on the encounters you had in Star Dou Great Forest this time, most of all absorbing the Man Faced Demon Spider surpassing your rank. You being able to succeed is admittedly related to your firm willpower, but your sturdy body also had a significant effect. Very many Spirit Masters only focus on cultivating their spirit power and technique, but neglect to fundamentally train their body. Perhaps in the short term nothing can be seen, but after a long time like this, it will inevitably have a restraining effect on advancing to the higher levels."

Taking the breakfast Grandmaster handed over, Tang San didn't purport to fast, the rich meat broth clearly had been boiling for a very long time already, little chunks of sliced meat had already been thoroughly stewed, the contents also had a faint medicinal fragrance. Tang San felt his stomach make a rumbling sound.

Grandmaster's cooking was better than normal chef, the meat broth smelled delicious, the well cooked meat practically melting in the mouth, along with the two steamed buns and two eggs, ever since coming to Shrek Academy, this was the first time Tang San ate breakfast until he was so full. A warm feeling continuously spread from his belly through his whole body, indescribably comfortable.

"Teacher, I find some special herbs accidentally in the star duo forest, so I plan to use them for my team"

Tang suddenly said because he purchased some good herbs from his system so he plans to improve his team.

Grandmaster hearing what tang San said was surprised but he didn't think much because in the star duo great forest there are many types of herbs and also tang san have knowledge about herbs, he care for his team.

"Sure, that's good for them and improve your relationship with your team"

Tang San had just finished eating when Xiao Wu's voice sounded from outside,

"Such a good smell, it seems that today we have something tasty."

Two people walked into the dining hall. Apart from Xiao Wu there was also her roommate Ning Rongrong. Other people might not know Grandmaster's character, but how could Xiao Wu be ignorant. Tang San was Grandmaster's disciple, after being influenced for all these years, she could also be considered having some understanding of Grandmaster.

"Grandmaster, hello."

Xiao Wu respectfully greeted Grandmaster.

Grandmaster nodded to her, but lacked the smile he had for Tang San. To be precise, apart from Tang San, there were very few people who were able to see Grandmaster's smiling expression.

Ning Rongrong's nose twitched. She had been forcefully dragged here by Xiao Wu and was right now still hazy from sleep, but that rich meat fragrance made her gradually wake up.

Grandmaster gave them each a bowl of meat broth, a steamed bun and an egg, half of what he gave Tang San, the girls after all required somewhat less food.

"Eat quickly, no time to talk."

Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong's hunger was awoken by the meat broth's aroma, immediately digging in, eating their breakfast.

Seeing Xiao Wu bring Ning Rongrong, Tang San immediately started. Yes, he also should have called Oscar here.

Thinking of this, Tang San hastily took his leave of Grandmaster. He didn't only have to wake Oscar, he also had to deal with the others.

Under Tang San's efforts, everyone ate breakfast. If they in the beginning called Tang San some resentful words at being woken up, after eating the sumptuous breakfast, they unendingly praised Grandmaster.

After an hour, the bell sounded like the start of class, time for assembly.

The sunlight brought a fresh and exuberant vitality, all living things thriving in the sunlight, the new day had begun.

Grandmaster with both hands behind his back stood in the center of the grounds, looking at the seven students arranged before him by age. Today's class only had one teacher. Flender had said, from now on the Academy's teachers would all comply with Grandmaster's education.

Grandmaster's cool gaze swept across everyone,

"For tomorrow's breakfast, I hope to see you all show up even earlier at the dining hall. Eating food requires a period for digestion afterwards, one can't immediately conduct strict exercise. I will prepare a good breakfast at dawn, if you haven't come to eat in one hour, you don't need to eat at all."

Grandmaster's sharp gaze swept over all the students. He naturally saw some had not listened, but he still didn't repeat himself.

"I have already understood each of your spirits and capabilities. Starting today, I will start your strengthening training. Dai Mubai, step forward."

Since Tang San was the highest in talents

while he was the youngest Spirit Elder and may

even be the youngest Spirit Ancestor in the future, he would have to defeat the remaining students.

"Since, tang san was most talented then he was going to fight all of you"

Even Rongrong was a little shocked by this, though

for her clan it wouldn't be so tough to get a talented spirit master it was an entirely different thing if she had to check his age as same as tang san.

"The First match will be Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun and Oscar vs Tang San while the second match will be Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong vs Tang San. There will be a break of 10 minutes between each match. DO remember that punishment will be given out fairly and I won't differentiate between any of you. From now on I will mostly divide you based on age with Dai Mubai being the eldest followed by Oscar, then Tang San and Ma Hongjun, the fifth being Xiao Wu and then Zhu Zhuqing and finally with the youngest Ning Rongrong. The only reason I'm telling Tang San to fight against you is because he already has proper physical training and combat experience compared to you all also his first spirit ring also surpassed the normal age limit that time he was also a normal kid but his will power surpassed all of you"

They were now thoroughly shocked, listening tang san achievements. This was the moment they understood how wide the gap between them and Tang San truly was, it was also at this moment that Ning Rongrong made up her mind about a decision which would change her life.

...

The only way to tell about the fights was - Massacre

Though it was a three to one fight and with Tang San being handicapped with his third skill they couldn't even land a hit. It could be said that Tang San performed perfectly and without any flaws but the opponent's side was the one who made quite a

lot of mistakes.

Mubai and Fatty directly attacking leaving the supporters to fend for themselves, Xiao Wu not taking this seriously, Zhu Zhuqing not cooperating with others and Oscar and Rongrong separating from the main attackers without saying anything, it was literally a suicide mission.

"All of you have greatly disappointed me, is this the so called monsters to me it only looks like a bunch of arrogant kids. As punishment, you will all travel back and forth between Shrek Academy and Suotuo City ten times along with weights behind your back since Tang San did well but he has to go with all of you as a practice for him. The weights will be ready at the entrance of the academy and with your names written on them, remember that if you can't finish it by sundown then there will be no breakfast for you all"

Tang San sneered in mind seeing things, Grandmaster just wanted them to carry the weight but why so much bullshit things come to his mouth one day he took revenge on Grandmaster because the thing he didn't want to but he have to all because of this grandmaster.

Although they couldn't use spirit power, they were all Spirit Masters. Spirit power transformed the body over many years, making them much stronger than ordinary people. Simply running, that couldn't reach Grandmaster's purpose.

The distance from the Academy to Suotuo City couldn't be considered too far, but a roughly three to four kilometres distance, making the round trip ten times, that would be roughly sixty to seventy kilometres. Adding in the carried weight, this was in no way an easy task.

Seeing the five figures run away, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but cackle, however, her laughter didn't last for long.

"Why aren't you running?"

Grandmaster's cold voice echoed.

"Eh… , we have to run too?"

Ning Rongrong looked at the Grandmaster.

Grandmaster said:

"Just now I said: you six have to suffer the punishment."

Ning Rongrong was immediately somewhat worried,

"But, this isn't fair, me and Zhuqing just make slight errors!"

Grandmaster calmly said:

"I ask you, who are they to you?"

Ning Rongrong looked blank,

"Fellow students and companions."

Grandmaster said:

"There is a line called 'shared delights and common pains', haven't you heard it? You are companions, wanting to become companions you can trust with your back, do you think you should look at them suffering punishment while you rest?"

"I… "

Ning Rongrong was unable to reply, but Zhu Zhuqing was already running out.

As the seven one after another reached the Academy gate, they discovered that Grandmaster still discriminated in how he treated their punishment, or in other words, had already prepared well.

Seven baskets woven from bamboo were filled with differently sized stones, on each bamboo basket were straps and a name written.

Among them, the stones in Tang San, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's baskets were the largest, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing and Oscar second, the stones in Ning Rongrong's basket the smallest.

As Ning Rongrong saw the stones in the basket, the resentment in her heart reduced somewhat, thinking to herself, 'this Grandmaster still isn't too unreasonable.'

Grandmaster watching the seven running with bamboo baskets on their backs, couldn't help but reveal a faint smile on his rigid face.

"Forbidden to use spirit power while carrying weight and running long distances, isn't this punishment a bit heavy? That could be several hundred kilometers. Let alone noon, they might not finish before the sky is dark. I didn't expect you would be even fiercer than me."

Flender had at some unknown time already arrived next to Grandmaster, speaking somewhat concerned.

Grandmaster calmly said:

"One cannot achieve glory and wealth without suffering trials and tribulations and my focus on tang san was not strict because without my training he already trained his will power and tempering his body but other six are not cultivating their bodies. also, I carefully calculated their body condition. It won't exhaust them. What's more, you think their breakfast is that good, they could eat without paying? Without going through a stage of shared delights and common hardships, how could they become companions that trust each other with their backs?"

Flender held up both hands, showing his surrender,

"All right, I told you. You do as you see fit. I know you care about these children even more than me. However, I have no choice but to once again remind you, the Academy's funds are limited."

Grandmaster snorted coldly,

"Can a living person still hold back their urine until they die? Do you think I am you, the magnificent Spirit Sage, unable to even manage one Academy's funds."

Flender slightly angrily said:

"Indeed I don't think to bow and scrape subserviently to others, otherwise, with my strength being wealthy also isn't a difficult matter. I want to see how you'll settle this issue. You whose cheeks are even thinner than mine."

Grandmaster gave Flender a sideways look,

"Then you just wait and see."

Bamboo baskets on their backs, Tang San and Dai Mubai took the lead in the mad rush. Once they started running, Dai mubai realized this punishment as expected was very heavy.

If they could use spirit power, a sixty or seventy kilometres distance in half a day's time wasn't any problem to speak of for them, and could even be completed easily. But, under circumstances without spirit power and still carrying weight, that was not something that could easily be accomplished.

"Mubai, let's first stop a moment."

In the middle of running Tang San suddenly stopped. Right now they hadn't run far and Tang san also didn't exhaust, but his team foreheads already showed traces of sweat.

Although the two had previously both consumed spirit power, currently they didn't use spirit power to run, in physical strength they clearly were the best among Shrek Seven Devils. Right now, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun and Oscar were already falling behind several hundred meters, after then Zhu Zhuqing was already catching up to their steps, Ning Rongrong was last.

"Little San, why?"

Dai Mubai also stopped, somewhat puzzled looking at Tang San,

"Ten laps aren't short, run at once."

Tang San said:

"Mubai, do you still remember? Just now before we set off Teacher said we are a team, he asked us to complete this time's punishment together. You see, Zhuqing and Rongrong are punished together with us. Apart from my running twelve laps, you also have to finish simultaneously. me being able to surpass my rank to absorb the Man Faced Demon Spider's spirit ring is related to the inner qualities of my body. Even more importantly, this time's punishment is perhaps also Teacher's first test for us, what he wants to test is our fellowship. We are a team, speaking of physical strength, perhaps you and I can manage, but they might not. I see, we have to think of some method, seeing how we can let everyone successfully complete the test this time."

Hearing his words, Dai Mubai gave a slow nod,

"Perhaps it truly is so, let's wait for them to approach, we'll talk it over first."

Very quickly the five people behind caught up, and Tang San explained his point of view of today's punishment.

Oscar's brows wrinkled minutely, saying:

"I think Tang San is right, Grandmaster should be looking to test us. The weights we carry differ to some extent, it should be Grandmaster having calculated the extreme boundary of what our physical strength is capable of. It appears boss Dai's circumstance should be within the limit of what they're able to accomplish, and would even still have strength left over. Also Fatty should be just exactly reaching his limit. Naturally there are also those exceeding the endurance limit. Only with everyone's cooperation is there a chance for success. Those surpassing the limit of what they can carry, perhaps I am one, and also Ning Rongrong but grandmaster didn't include Tang San i think he also knows how monstrous his body and talent so he just said as practice and give him random weight HaHaHaHa."

After speaking, he couldn't help but reveal a wry smile. Having run two kilometers, he already felt the bamboo basket on his back growing heavier and heavier, sweat visible on his forehead. With such a long distance to go, he realized he certainly wouldn't persevere.

Fatty Ma Hongjun casually said:

"It would be better for us to cheat. If we secretly eat a bit of little Ao's recovery sausage, is there a need to be afraid?"

"Cheat?"

Oscar unhappily glared at Fatty. He was an astute person, he wouldn't do anything foolish,

"Fatty, I only ask you one thing, can you be sure Grandmaster didn't have other teachers supervise us? If by any chance cheating was discovered, I'm afraid the punishment wouldn't be as light as this. Moreover, Grandmaster giving us this kind of punishment, certainly is with his deep intent, it will only benefit us. Right now we have to think of a way to as far as possible save strength."