Nine People, Together Forever

Since the journey was not long, Zhao Xuan waited for them at Shrek Academy's gate.

The master borrowed a wooden barrel from the cafeteria and mixed a batch of salt water at a suitable temperature.

"The weather is too hot, and ten round trips are no short distance. This salt water can replenish the water and salt they lose through sweat." Seeing Zhao Xuan's puzzled gaze, the master explained.

Since they had not yet reached the later stages, everyone still had plenty of stamina. Before long, their figures appeared in Zhao Xuan's field of vision.

All eight were present. Even Ning Rongrong and Oscar, the Support System soul masters, were among them, running toward the academy with baskets on their backs.

Seeing Zhao Xuan waiting outside the academy, Ma Hongjun called out gloatingly with his basket on his back, "Zhao Xuan, were you punished too?"

Zhao Xuan folded his arms across his chest and looked at Ma Hongjun with a faintly amused smile.

The master waved to them from the side. "Come over and drink some water first."

At once, everyone crowded over and lined up in an orderly fashion to drink the salt water the master had prepared.

At the same time, the master announced, "To prevent anyone from cheating, I have asked Zhao Xuan to supervise this punishment. He will accompany you, and Zhao Xuan will tell me everything that happens to you."

Ma Hongjun glanced at Zhao Xuan. Zhao Xuan was still staring at him with that same expression, making his heart skip a beat. Big Brother, you can't be that petty, can you?

Naturally, Zhao Xuan was not that petty. He simply felt that Ma Hongjun was the most likely one to try cheating. Perhaps Ning Rongrong would once have been on that list as well,