Ning Rongrong's True Nature

Ning Rongrong frowned, and her expression gradually turned cold. The corners of her lips curled up slightly as she said disdainfully, "This isn't a battlefield. It's just an academy."

Flender nodded. "That's right. This is only an academy, but it is my Shrek Academy. Now, I'm giving you two choices. First, pack your things and leave immediately. You are not worthy of being a member here. Second, prove to me that you are qualified to stay, and that you have the resolve not to break the rules again."

Ning Rongrong smiled. Though she was only twelve, it had to be said that her smile was truly adorable and beautiful. Yet this smile made people feel chilled. "Flender, who do you think you are? You're nothing more than a mere Soul Saint."

The moment she said that, all the other students present changed expression. None of them had expected the gentle Ning Rongrong to say something like that.

Flender smiled. "That's right, I'm only a mere Soul Saint. But right now, you are only a Soul Grandmaster. Between you and me lies an unbridgeable gap. Since you look down on this place, then leave."

Ning Rongrong sneered. "Since I came here, I never planned to go home so soon. Flender, I advise you not to meddle in my affairs. The consequences are not something you can bear."

Flender smiled calmly. "If I feared consequences, this academy would never have existed. Mubai, help her pack her things and send her away. If she resists, you may use any means necessary."

"You dare? In all my life, you're the first person who has dared treat me like this." Ning Rongrong spoke fiercely.

"Your father may not have the heart to discipline you, but that doesn't mean I don't. Someone like you—anyone here is stronger than you. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda is a top-tier martial soul, yet you only bring it shame."

"You're talking nonsense!" Ning Rongrong said angrily.

"Oh? Then tell me, who here are you stronger than?" Flender said disdainfully.

"They are Battle Soul Masters, while I am a Support System Soul Master. Of course I can't compare my combat strength with theirs, but on the battlefield, my role would be far greater than theirs," Ning Rongrong argued.

Flender shook his head. "You're wrong. At the very least, they have the ability to protect themselves, while on the battlefield, you would only be cannon fodder. Not to mention you—even your father, without powerful companions, could be killed by any random Soul Master. And with your personality, do you think you could find companions you could entrust your back to?"

Ning Rongrong understood what Flender meant and said nothing more.

Flender pointed at Dai Mubai in front of Ning Rongrong. "He is fifteen this year and at level thirty-seven. He broke through to Soul Elder when he was only thirteen. Do you think you could break through to Soul Elder at thirteen?"

"Tang San and Xiao Wu are both level twenty-nine now. Tang San's martial soul is only Blue Silver Grass, yet he has cultivated to this point. Do you think that is merely a matter of talent?"

"If we're talking about talent, Oscar is a Food System Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power. Can your talent compare to his?"

"Ma Hongjun's martial soul may have flaws, but in terms of martial souls, there are not many on the continent that can surpass his. His Soul Power is no weaker than yours, either."

"Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power is comparable to yours, but her desire to grow stronger and the effort she puts in far surpass yours. Zhu Zhuqing, tell me, why did you come to Shrek Academy? And how would you handle the academy's arrangements?"

Zhu Zhuqing answered without hesitation, "To become stronger. As long as it helps me become stronger, I will carry it out without hesitation."

Flender continued, "Ning Rongrong, you are a Support System Soul Master, so I'll compare you with Oscar, who is also a Support System Soul Master. In terms of talent, you are inferior to Oscar. In terms of effort, you are inferior to everyone present.

"As for Yu Ling, I have never seen anyone with greater talent than hers. Eleven years old, level forty-nine. And as for effort, do you think talent alone can reach such a level?"

"So, Ning Rongrong, among everyone at Shrek Academy, who can you surpass? I dare say that once you leave this place, every one of your classmates here will leave you far behind in the future."

Ning Rongrong had already been stunned when Flender mentioned Oscar. If compared with the other students, she still had excuses, but Oscar possessed Innate Full Soul Power. She knew that she had lost completely. Whether in talent or effort, she had been utterly defeated.

Ning Rongrong's face turned pale. With a wail, she burst into tears and ran toward the dormitories.

Flender looked exceedingly pleased with himself. If he could not even handle a little girl, what right did he have to be an academy headmaster?

Dai Mubai was about to help Ning Rongrong pack her things, but he still asked tentatively, "Headmaster, do I still need to help her pack?"

Flender rolled his eyes at him. "Do you really want her to leave?"

The others present were also buzzing with shock. Level forty-nine? Was he crazy, or had the world gone crazy?

At this moment, outside Shrek Academy.

Qian Yuling and Oscar chatted as they ran.

"Little Ao, you like Rongrong, don't you?" Qian Yuling narrowed her eyes at Oscar.

Oscar's old face reddened, and he said nothing. But inwardly, he muttered, If you hadn't been so cold that day, I would have pursued you instead.

Qian Yuling continued, "Rongrong merely grew up in a greenhouse. Excessive pampering and indulgence turned her into what she is now."

Oscar nodded in agreement.

Qian Yuling continued, "I hope this incident can change her."

Oscar nodded again. "You're right."

After a while, Oscar asked, "Yu Ling, how do you cultivate? How is your Soul Power Level so high?"

Qian Yuling replied, "So I can help my sister as soon as possible."

Oscar nodded, then grinned and asked, "Yu Ling, Ma Hongjun likes you. What do you think about that?"

Qian Yuling shook her head. "I don't know either."

Qian Yuling's current goal was to avenge Qian Xunjie. She was determined to kill Tang Hao. As for Bibi Dong, she felt very conflicted, because Bibi Dong was Qian Renxue's biological mother. If she truly gained the ability in the future, she would discuss it with Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu. Therefore, she had not given matters of romance any thought.

Oscar continued, "Ma Hongjun is my brother. The flaw in his martial soul isn't his fault, and he's actually a good person. So, Yu Ling, if you feel there is no possibility between you and Ma Hongjun, reject him as soon as possible. Better a short pain than a long one. Of course, if you can accept him, that would be best. I'd be happy to see you two together. And with your physical constitution, Yu Ling, you can definitely handle the issue with Ma Hongjun's martial soul."

Qian Yuling understood the first part, but she was somewhat confused by what Oscar said afterward about the flaw in Ma Hongjun's martial soul. Still, she pretended to understand and said, "I'm still young. Besides, if Ma Hongjun wants to be with me, he'll need my sister's and my grandfather's approval. I don't dislike Ma Hongjun himself. I even think he's kind of cute."

Oscar nodded and said nothing more. Brother, this is all the help I can give you.