Chapter 180: How about You Take us Flying?

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After Grandmaster arranged the team to go to the Star Dou Forest, the four of them quickly packed up and set off without wasting any time.

In the city of Suotuo.

Ning Rongrong looked at Zeng Yi, who was frantically shopping, and couldn't help but say: "We could have bought these supplies at the market in the Star Dou Forest. They have a marketplace there."

"You don't understand. The prices there are several times higher than here. We can save a lot of money this way, you know?" Zeng Yi replied while looking at the items in the store, thinking about what they needed.

"You, the rich girl who grew up with a golden spoon in her mouth, can't understand the life of us poor people."

"You..."

Ning Rongrong was a little annoyed. Although she knew Zeng Yi was just joking, it still made her feel uncomfortable. Even though she used to be very extravagant, she had changed a lot since coming to Shrek Academy, okay?

Zeng Yi didn't look at Ning Rongrong's expression but asked the shopkeeper, "Boss, do you have a map?"

"Of course we do for this customer! Which map are you looking for?" the shopkeeper replied warmly.

"Do you have a map of the Star Dou Forest?"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper was surprised. He didn't expect these people to want to go to the terrifying Star Dou Forest.

Knowing that they were Soul Masters, the shopkeeper's smile became even more enthusiastic as he said, "We do have a map of the Star Dou Forest, but it only shows the general layout of the outskirts."

"Just this kind of map?" Zeng Yi frowned, dissatisfied.

The shopkeeper apologized, "Esteemed Soul Master, as you know, the Star Dou Forest is very dangerous. Even mapping out the outskirts is difficult and almost impossible. After all, it is full of dangerous Soul Beasts that can threaten your life at any time."

"Why do we need a map? The three of us have been there before and we know the way. We don't really need it." Ning Rongrong said, not understanding Zeng Yi's intention.

"You don't understand. It's always better to have some assurance. The Star Dou Forest is huge. Can you guarantee that you know every inch of it?" Zeng Yi said.

Although Zeng Yi knew that there shouldn't be any problems traveling with these three people, what if he went alone?

"He's just directionally challenged."

At this moment, a cold voice sounded behind Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong and Flender were startled, while Zeng Yi's face became awkward.

"Zhu Zhuqing, is this true?" Ning Rongrong turned her head to look at Zhu Zhuqing, who silently nodded.

When Zhu Zhuqing first met Zeng Yi, it was because he got lost. That's when they became acquainted. Zeng Yi himself admitted to this flaw. At first, she didn't believe it, but later on, she confirmed that there was indeed a Soul Master so foolish.

Now thinking back, she found it amusing.

This was probably why he pretended to be sick and didn't want to go when he heard they were going to the Star Dou Forest.

Thinking about it, a faint smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's lips.

"Hahaha, this is so funny! Someone who is already so grown up still gets lost, hahaha." Ning Rongrong couldn't help bursting into laughter, patting Zeng Yi's shoulder with her hand.

"What's the problem with that? Everyone has their flaws, what's there to laugh about?" Zeng Yi pushed Ning Rongrong's hand off his shoulder and gave her a dismissive look.

Remembering Zeng Yi's appearance earlier, Ning Rongrong curiously asked, "You're not afraid to go to the Star Dou Forest because of this, right?"

"Boss, I'll take this map." Zeng Yi ignored Ning Rongrong and said to the shopkeeper. He felt that having such a map would be safer.

Seeing Zeng Yi's back, Ning Rongrong secretly smiled. She had discovered that he was just as she had imagined.

Now she had one more way to tease him, which was quite satisfying!

"Alright, Dean, I have bought everything I need. Pay for it." Zeng Yi said after taking the map from the shopkeeper, turning to Flender.

"What? You're the one buying stuff, why should I pay?" Flender was displeased at the thought of having to pay.

"You're the Dean. Shouldn't we, the younger ones, be paying? Where's your dignity as an adult? Besides, the things I bought are for everyone to use, not just for me. Is this not an official trip? Do we have to pay for our own expenses when going out? Dean! Think about it, at your age and still without a partner, why is that? Isn't it because you're too stingy? You need to change your personality!" Zeng Yi's series of questions made Flender's face turn darker.

Although what he said made sense, as a Dean, he indeed needed to have some dignity. Moreover, they were not lacking money now.

But didn't he buy those ten bottles of wine earlier for himself? Can he claim it was necessary for everyone?

However, Flender obediently paid the bill.

As a Dean, he had to have some dignity.

Once they were ready, the four of them headed towards the direction of the Star Dou Forest.

"Rongrong, use your spirit ability to boost the speed of the two of them. We aim to reach the small town near the Star Dou Forest before sunset." Flender instructed Ning Rongrong.

With her thirty percent speed boost, the team would be able to travel faster. And she only needed to enhance Zeng Yi and Zhu Zhuqing. Due to the large gap in strength between Flender, a seventy-eight level Soul Saint, and Ning Rongrong, it was impossible for him to gain a thirty percent boost in strength from a support-type Soul Master. Otherwise, it would be too abnormal.

The gap between high-level Soul Masters was not like the gap between low-level ones, where each additional level of soul power could create a significant distance.

For example, Flender, at level seventy-eight Soul Saint, only had a slightly higher soul power than Zhao Wujin, who was two levels lower, yet he could dominate Zhao Wujin. The power gap between them was massive.

If Ning Rongrong were to enhance Flender, her soul power would probably be drained in a matter of seconds.

"Alright, Dean."

Ning Rongrong summoned her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and two streams of light entered Zeng Yi and Zhu Zhuqing's bodies. Instantly, they felt lighter, and their speed increased.

Ning Rongrong didn't enhance herself because as a support-type Soul Master, her physical fitness was not good. She would have to rely on Flender to keep up the pace, otherwise, they wouldn't be able to reach the Star Dou Forest before it got dark.

Zeng Yi looked at Flender's agile figure and couldn't help but ask, "Dean, your martial soul is bird-type, a Owl, right?"

"Correct, what about it?" Flender asked, puzzled by this sudden question.

"You can fly with it, right?"

"Naturally! How can it be called a Owl if it can't fly?" Flender replied irritably.

"In that case, I have an idea to get us to the Star Dou Forest much faster."

This piqued Flender's interest.

"What idea? Tell me."

Zeng Yi said, "Since you're a Soul Saint, don't Soul Saints have their seventh soul skill, the Soul Saint Avatar? Can't you transform into a hawk with your seventh soul ring and carry the three of us? Wouldn't that be faster?"

Upon hearing this, Flender stumbled in his footsteps.

"I am your Dean, not a means of transportation!"