Zhu Zhuqing's Disgust

Neuvillette thought for a moment, then shifted his gaze to Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing. He already had a guess.

Could it be because Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing were "protagonists"?

"Perhaps."

The Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale gathered power through factors such as the audience's emotions and faith.

Tang San was the original protagonist, while Zhu Zhuqing was a supporting heroine and a member of the protagonist group. The power of destiny they carried was immeasurable.

Or perhaps it had something to do with the additional rules he had set earlier.

"I still need to study this!"

"If it really is because you're the protagonist, then..."

Seeing Neuvillette look at him thoughtfully, Tang San felt baffled. Was this guy planning to target him again?

"Before absolute strength, I, Tang San, fear no targeting!"

"Among Soul Grand Masters, I, Tang San, have no equal!"

As high-spirited as Tang San was now, that was how thoroughly...

"The match has ended. Please return to the rest area."

Neuvillette said expressionlessly. The smugness on Tang San's face was practically reaching his ears. What exactly was he so proud of?

Neuvillette found it utterly incomprehensible. Why was Tang San always so inexplicably confident?

Tang San fell silent, the corner of his eye twitching slightly.

Is something wrong with you?!

Can't you let me enjoy the glory of victory for a moment?

Why are you in such a hurry to chase people away? It's not like I asked you to treat me to tea!

Tang San shook his head and cast the strange thoughts from his mind. He felt that this Neuvillette was rather odd. It was as if he disliked him, yet somehow could not bring himself to truly dislike him.

The man looked entirely businesslike and did not speak of any personal grudges at all...

After Tang San returned to the rest area, Xiao Wu had also finished her battle. Although her opponent was likewise a Soul Grandmaster, he was only level twenty-two, so she had swiftly ended the fight.

Dai Mubai's opponent was a Defense-Type Soul Elder, and they were still locked in a fierce battle.

After Zhu Zhuqing returned to the rest area, she said nothing, seemingly deep in thought.

Of the original Shrek Seven Devils, only Ning Rongrong was absent. Just as in the original story, Flender had made her run laps, kill kun, and terrify monkeys...

"Third Brother, did you see Neuvillette? What a pity, I wasn't assigned to Arena Eight."

"I wonder if we can get assigned to Arena Eight for the doubles match."

Xiao Wu skipped over to the group. When she reached Tang San's side, her excitement turned to slight disappointment as she spoke.

Not being able to see Neuvillette in person was tonight's greatest regret!

How she wished she could trade places with Tang San or Zhu Zhuqing, go to Arena Eight, and see Neuvillette again.

Hearing this, Tang San paused slightly. Neuvillette?

Neuvillette!

Neuvillette again!

Xiao Wu, can't you think about something else?

Like whether your dear Third Brother was hurt, or whether he defeated his opponent!

Whenever Tang San heard Xiao Wu talk about Neuvillette, he felt as though thorns were pressing against his back, a bone was lodged in his throat, and he was sitting on pins and needles!

Even just thinking of Neuvillette's utterly impassive face made Tang San's anger flare!

Damn it, why did everyone think Neuvillette was so great, while he, Tang San, found him so unpleasant to look at?!

"Xiao Wu, were you hurt? How was your opponent?"

Rather than answer her question, Tang San first asked whether Xiao Wu had been injured. He tried his best to remain calm, afraid of frightening her.

Xiao Wu was someone he needed to protect with his life!

As for whether Xiao Wu had won, that was not important to Tang San.

"Of course I won. My opponent was only a level twenty-two Soul Grandmaster."

Suddenly, Xiao Wu seemed to think of something and continued, "Third Brother, you still haven't answered my question!"

Tang San was numb. He had put it so plainly, yet Xiao Wu still had not shown any concern for him?

Perhaps Xiao Wu simply had enough confidence in him?

After reassuring himself, Tang San felt much better. Only then did he say, "I saw him. His style is rather strange—I can't quite put it into words."

"I was merely advising Zhu Zhuqing to concede during the match, but he said I was interfering with my opponent."

Tang San did not mention Dai Mubai's matter at all.

In any case, it was all Neuvillette's fault!

He had merely intended to advise Zhu Zhuqing to concede. What had he done wrong?

Xiao Wu felt nothing much upon hearing this, since what she cared about was not how Neuvillette acted as a referee.

Beside them, Zhu Zhuqing frowned and glanced sideways. There was now a trace of disgust in the way she looked at Tang San.

This person was fairly strong, but he was somewhat despicable!

He had clearly accepted the rules Neuvillette added during the match, yet now he did not mention them at all.

Instead, he made himself sound like the victim. Tang San's behavior genuinely caught her off guard.

"As expected, not a single person who gets along so well with Dai Mubai is normal!"

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head but did not explain herself. She could not be bothered to argue with such people.

"I really envy you Battle Soul Masters. You can participate in one-on-one Soul Fighting matches. As long as you have enough time, wouldn't earning a Silver Badge be effortless? If only I were a Battle Soul Master too!"

Oscar said gloomily from the side. He had always wanted to become a Battle Soul Master. That way, he would not have to be bullied.

Especially by Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun. Those two brothers bullied him whenever they felt like it, yet he did not dare voice the slightest resentment.

Because he was merely a Food-Type Soul Master, one with no combat ability whatsoever.

"Little Ao, stop dreaming. A Battle Soul Master? You'll never have a chance in this life!"

At that moment, Ma Hongjun walked over with a smile and said to Oscar.

"Hmph, Fatty, I'll definitely find a way to become a Battle Soul Master!"

Oscar clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, yet there was nothing he could do.

One's martial soul was inborn. There had never been any chance to choose.

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun unusually did not keep bickering with Oscar. If he continued, Oscar might really get angry.

There had to be limits when joking with a good brother.

Ma Hongjun had known Oscar much longer than he had known Dai Mubai.

As soon as his Spirit Awakening was complete, he became Flender's disciple, came to Shrek Academy, and met Oscar, who was two years older than him. It would not be an exaggeration to say the two had grown up together.

Although Oscar acted shameless all day long, he actually had very strong self-respect. He merely hid it well.

Seeing Ma Hongjun say no more, Oscar paused. After thinking for a moment, he returned to his "usual" self.

As a Food System Soul Master with no combat ability, he had to maintain a good relationship with his "teammates"!

"Fatty, want to go splurge later?"

"Of course. Teacher told me to follow along today for that very reason. See, after breaking up with Cuihua, splurging has become a major expense too."

Without even thinking, Ma Hongjun nodded, a wicked smile appearing on his face.

"Pah..."