Four-Eyed Cat Eagle

"Is... is that Teacher Zhao?!"

Ma Hongjun's voice trembled as he pointed at one of the figures, his eyes nearly popping out of his head.

Dai Mubai shrugged his shoulders. "I already told you, Teacher Zhao had a rough time yesterday."

Ma Hongjun fell silent. In a flash, like a collision of planets, he suddenly found it hard to breathe. He realized he couldn't quite accept this fact. After a long moment, he whispered, "I... I thought you were joking."

"Do I, Dai Mubai, look like someone who jokes around?" Dai Mubai pointed at himself and asked with a strange look on his face.

Ma Hongjun stared intently at Dai Mubai for a couple of seconds, then shook his head fiercely. In the next moment, as if remembering something, he pointed at Zhao Xuan and Tang San. "You're saying the ones who beat up Teacher Zhao were these two, right?"

"Yeah, the one who looks a bit more handsome is Zhao Xuan. He knocked Teacher Zhao out with one punch. The other one is Tang San; Teacher Zhao's injuries were all his doing."

Ma Hongjun swallowed hard, a sense of dread washing over him. Fortunately, I didn't act impulsively when I saw they had numbers on their side earlier. Otherwise, I'd probably be lying on the ground right now.

"By the way..." Dai Mubai's tone suddenly became more serious as he pointed at Xiao Wu. "You'd better not mess with her either..."

"Why?" Ma Hongjun looked at Xiao Wu, his gaze grave. Is this one even stronger?!

"Why so many questions? You just need to know it's for your own good..." Dai Mubai said with a sigh. This is what caused Tang San to go berserk yesterday.

Meanwhile, Zhao Xuan looked at Zhao Wuji, who was limping over, with some suspicion. He wondered, Was he really that badly injured yesterday?

It wasn't just Zhao Xuan; Tang San was also puzzled. Logically, given Zhao Wuji's physical condition, his injuries from yesterday should have mostly healed. Why did he look even worse now than yesterday?

Also... it didn't seem like his leg was injured yesterday. Could he have fallen into a ditch last night?

Zhao Wuji hobbled over. Seeing the two looking at him, his gaze instinctively flickered away. Can't afford to offend them, can't afford to offend them. Recalling the figure from last night, Zhao Wuji shivered involuntarily.

Something's not right! Both of them concluded at the same time.

"Xiao San, Xiao San, look at that person!"

Just then, Xiao Wu suddenly ran over from the side, tugged on Tang San's sleeve, and pointed at another figure following behind Zhao Wuji with an incredulous expression.

The newcomer looked to be around fifty years old, with a sturdy build. His face was distinctive, with a slightly protruding chin, wide cheekbones, a flat face, and a somewhat hooked nose. If one had to describe him using an object, his face was a bit like the sole of a shoe. Although his eyes were closed, he had a somewhat cunning look. He wore a pair of black-rimmed crystal glasses with rigid, square frames.

"Is there something wrong?"

Zhao Xuan looked at him, stroking his chin in confusion. This person is likely the Dean of Shrek Academy, but he doesn't seem particularly strange, does he?

Seeing Zhao Xuan's puzzled expression, Xiao Wu walked up to him and, glancing at the newcomer, whispered, "Remember when we first arrived in Suotuo City and found lodging? Little San and I went out shopping. He's that 'shady merchant uncle' I told you about."

Seeing Xiao Wu's gritted teeth, Zhao Xuan suddenly remembered. That day, Tang San had gone out and bought a strange item. He heard he was ripped off by a 'shady merchant' who charged an exorbitant price. Could it be this guy?

Just then, a figure walked up to the group. He overheard Xiao Wu's words and then looked at her with surprise. "Shady merchant uncle? He's the Dean of our academy, Flender, the Four-Eyed Cat Eagle, a Level 78 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Saint! The classic quote, 'We only accept monsters, not ordinary people,' came from him."

So he really is the Dean? As expected, you can't judge a book by its cover. Zhao Xuan thought with some emotion. This person, whom Sister Xiao Wu sees as a shady merchant, is actually the Dean of Shrek Academy? Who would have thought.

"Huh?! Wait, who are you?"

At this moment, Zhao Xuan suddenly looked at the person who had just spoken and asked with surprise. Didn't they say the academy only had three students? Who is this handsome guy who suddenly appeared?

His peach blossom eyes were deeply set, giving him a profound look. His face was like jade, handsome and harmonious, with eyebrows of appropriate thickness. A playful smile hung on his lips.

Unlike Dai Mubai's arrogant handsomeness, or Zhao Xuan's almost demonic handsomeness, this person looked like a dashing young gentleman from a chaotic world, elegant and suave.

However, there was one thing he had in common with Zhao Xuan: Zhao Xuan was usually a bit unreliable, appearing lazy and listless. This newcomer, without any regard for his image, was eating a fragrant sausage.

Sausage? Recalling the somewhat familiar voice from earlier, Tang San tentatively asked, "Oscar?"

Oscar took a bite of his sausage and mumbled, "What's up?"

"Hiss~" Tang San gasped.

Sister Xiao Wu voiced Tang San's confusion. She stuck out her small tongue and looked at Oscar in disbelief. "The difference between before and now is too huge."

"It's alright." Oscar waved his hand, but the smugness on his face was undeniable.

At this moment, Flender walked up to the group with a faint smile. "Not bad. We've recruited six little monsters this year. Not only is this the most in previous years, but it's also the first time in our academy's history that the number of students has surpassed the number of teachers. I welcome you all on behalf of Shrek Academy! Hmm... later, each of you will pay one hundred Gold Soul Coins to Teacher Li, who is in charge of finances."

Everyone looked at each other. Great, here we go again, another hundred Gold Soul Coins.

"Mubai." Flender called out to Dai Mubai, who quickly stepped forward, addressing Flender respectfully.

"Dean!"

"You're the oldest here, so you're their senior. You can tell them about some of the academy's rules later, and then everyone can go back and rest. I heard two people were injured yesterday? Have them recover quickly. Today's classes are in the evening."

"Also... Ning Rongrong and Oscar, stay behind for a moment." Flender waved at the two.

Oscar looked reluctant, while Ning Rongrong was curious, but she still stepped forward.

Flender walked a couple of steps with his hands behind his back. As if remembering something, he turned to Tang San and said, "Right, Tang San, you stay too."

"Yes!" Tang San replied with some confusion, wondering why Flender wanted him to stay.