Rape First, Then Kill; Rape Again, Then Kill Again

The first possibility was that Ning Tianchen's martial soul was not truly the Seven Kill Sword, and that his actual age might be much older—he merely looked young.

If so, it would be perfectly normal for him to possess the strength of a Soul Elder.

The second possibility was that he had lied!

For a young man to possess such a state of mind was truly rather impossible.

But recalling Yu Die's reaction when Dou Soul was mentioned, Zhang Erhe suddenly felt that the second possibility was highly likely.

Seeing that he could not get the answer he wanted, he simply stopped dwelling on it.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Ning Tianchen, the latter left the teahouse on the grounds that it was getting late.

Yu Die could not help but say, "Father, judging by his character, he must have been lying. His swordsmanship..."

Zhang Erhe waved a hand, cutting her off. "We have never truly witnessed Sword Douluo's techniques. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has no shortage of powerful sword-type martial souls, so there is no way for us to determine whom he learned his swordsmanship from."

After a pause, he continued, "This matter ends here. All we can do now is wait. When he comes to us of his own accord, that may be our opportunity."

As he stepped out of the teahouse, Ning Tianchen looked back toward the private room.

Zhang Erhe might be worth recruiting, but Ning Tianchen had too few bargaining chips at present. If he brought up recruitment now, he would only make the other party demand an exorbitant price.

When the time came, it would be the entire sect paying the price.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was also his home. He would not do something so foolish as to undermine it himself.

On the way back to Shrek Academy.

Xiao Wu held Zhu Zhuqing's arm and relentlessly exposed Dai Mubai's shortcomings.

Ning Rongrong stood beside them as well, occasionally chiming in.

Tang San watched the scene without trying to stop them, but neither did he join in. Instead, he chatted idly with Oscar and Ma Hongjun.

At the entrance to Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai stood at the gate, looking imposing and furious.

"Well, if it isn't Dai Shao. It's so late—still planning to head out?" Xiao Wu stepped forward, standing up for Zhu Zhuqing.

Although Douluo Continent had the saying, "Parents' orders and matchmakers' words," there were also many cases of free love. In a situation like Dai Mubai's, he ought to break off the engagement with Zhu Zhuqing and give them both their freedom.

But Dai Mubai not only refused to break off the engagement, he even went further, fooling around with other women outside.

"Xiao Wu, say less." Tang San hurriedly stopped her.

Saying such things in front of Dai Mubai was undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire, which would not help the team's unity.

Dai Mubai needed an outlet right now, but it absolutely could not be his Xiao Wu.

Ning Rongrong took over indignantly. "Tang San, why are you pretending to be such a good person? Xiao Wu is right. On my first day in Suotuo City, I saw Dai Mubai fooling around with three women. Now that Zhuqing is here, not only has he failed to repent, he is still maintaining his relationships with his lovers while fawning over Zhuqing. A person like that disgusts me."

Zhu Zhuqing said nothing, but the way she looked at Dai Mubai was filled with loathing.

She stepped forward, ignoring Dai Mubai's attempt to stop her, and headed toward the dormitories.

Dai Mubai's face darkened, and the rage in his chest could no longer be suppressed. Yet he did not speak immediately. His gaze swept over the crowd, and once he confirmed that Ning Tianchen was nowhere to be seen, he finally exploded.

"Ning Rongrong, I have tolerated you again and again, yet you still dare test my patience. This is Shrek Academy, not your home."

Ning Rongrong had never suffered such indignity in her life, much less when she was in the right.

Though Ning Tianchen's words surfaced in her mind, Dai Mubai's behavior was simply too much for her to endure.

"Heh, still refusing to change. Dai Mubai, let me tell you this: Zhuqing has the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect backing her. If you dare harass her again, don't blame me for being rude."

"Come on, then! I'm standing right here. Try touching me if you've got the guts!"

Although Oscar did not want to offend Dai Mubai, Ning Rongrong was his good brother's younger sister.

Besides, Ning Rongrong was not wrong. Dai Mubai's temperament really needed to change.

Zhu Zhuqing had already come to the academy, yet that very night, he had still gone to visit brothels. He was scum beyond measure.

"You—" Dai Mubai could no longer contain the fury in his chest, and the aura of a Soul Elder erupted instantly.

Although Oscar and Ning Rongrong were Support System Spirit Masters, there was not the slightest fear on their faces. They stood firmly where they were.

"Mubai." Seeing that the situation was about to spiral out of control, Tang San hurried forward and blocked Dai Mubai.

His brows furrowed as he looked displeasedly at Ning Rongrong. "Rongrong, we're all classmates. Why did you provoke Mubai?"

Oscar spoke up for Ning Rongrong. "Xiao San, Boss Dai was the one in the wrong here. Why are you blaming Rongrong?"

Ning Rongrong lost her temper. "Tang San, stop pretending to be a good person here. When Xiao Wu spoke just now, I didn't see you criticize her! What, now that Tianchen Gege isn't here, you think I'm an easy target?"

Dai Mubai still wanted to attack, but Tang San held him tightly. His mouth, however, did not stop. "Ning Rongrong! Others may fear your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but I, Dai Mubai, do not. Push me too far, and I'll rape you first, then kill you; rape you again, then kill you again."

Under the cover of night, Ning Tianchen sped back to the academy.

By the time Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai began arguing, he had already arrived. But he had not revealed himself in a hurry. Instead, he wanted to use this opportunity to observe everyone's attitude.

At a time like this, Oscar had chosen to stand with Ning Rongrong, proving that his stance was firm and that he was worth recruiting.

As for Tang San, heh.

In the original timeline, Ning Rongrong had also clashed with Dai Mubai.

But Ning Rongrong had done nothing wrong. What Dai Mubai had done was not merely a violation of principle; it was also a form of trampling upon Zhu Zhuqing.

At most, Ning Rongrong had been a little mischievous. She had committed no fundamental wrongdoing.

And Tang San? To gain Dai Mubai's favor, he had actually placed all the blame on Ning Rongrong.

Even now, Tang San still behaved this way.

After all, Ning Rongrong was only a new student and held no influence within the academy.

Dai Mubai, on the other hand, was an older student and the academy's top dog. By winning him over, Tang San could basically stabilize the team's morale.

As far as Ning Tianchen was concerned, morale gained through swallowing one's grievances was not worth having.

Upon hearing Dai Mubai's words, he could no longer endure it.

The Seven Kill Sword shot forth, brushing past Dai Mubai's neck before its blade struck the massive boulder behind him and shattered it instantly.

Ning Tianchen emerged from the darkness, his tone grim. "Dai Mubai, who are you going to kill!"

"Tianchen Gege." Ning Rongrong's brows lifted in delight, and she immediately went to his side.

Tang San said in a low voice, "Ning Tianchen, Rongrong was at fault first in this matter. She offended Mubai. We're all classmates. If Rongrong apologizes to Mubai, let this matter end here."

Xiao Wu opened her mouth as if she wanted to speak, but stopped herself.

For once, she did not side with Tang San.

She admired Tang San, but she had not lost her ability to judge right from wrong. If she took Tang San's side now, how could she get along with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing in the future?