First Encounter with Ning Rongrong

"What's so impressive about a mere Soul Emperor?"

Just as everyone was stunned by Li Yusong's strength, a disdainful voice came from the side.

Turning his head, Li Yusong happened to hear Ning Rongrong, her chin raised proudly, speak again:

"Even the two Elders of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect aren't as arrogant as you!"

Before Li Yusong could respond, a small pagoda with two yellow soul rings had already appeared in Ning Rongrong's hand:

"I, Ning Rongrong, said I'd tear down your lousy academy. Is there a problem with that?"

Seeing Ning Rongrong's display, Du Cheng could not help but reveal a somewhat strange smile.

Even while making threats, she knew to summon her martial soul and thoroughly prove her identity. This girl was quite clever.

Du Cheng actually had a favorable impression of Ning Rongrong.

In the original work, Ning Rongrong was described and developed through Tang San's perspective, making her seem spoiled, unreasonable, and unlikeable. But in Du Cheng's eyes, that was pure prejudice.

Just look at Ning Rongrong's background.

The little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, dearly loved by two Titled Douluo. Calling her heaven's favored daughter would not be an exaggeration, right?

Yet despite having such backing, she was only slightly pampered. Even when Master and the others deliberately targeted her to temper her personality, she merely cried alone and never considered causing them trouble.

At least in Du Cheng's view, if he had two grandfathers on the Forbes Rich List, he definitely could not have behaved better than Ning Rongrong.

In Du Cheng's opinion, the original work had deliberately smeared and uglified Ning Rongrong to a certain extent in order to cater to Scum San's status as the protagonist.

"You..."

Unlike Du Cheng, who could still calmly analyze the situation, Li Yusong was in an entirely different state of mind.

"Ning Rongrong, you're Ning Fengzhi's daughter?"

His gaze landing on Ning Rongrong, Li Yusong nearly threw back his head and shouted, What a damned trap!

I just wanted to show off and make a little money. Did you have to send me such a Living Ancestor?

Although Ning Rongrong's words had been extremely impolite, Li Yusong had to admit one thing.

Given this girl's identity, if she truly wanted to tear down Shrek Academy, it was not an empty threat.

"That's right!"

Ning Rongrong nodded, her expression unchanged.

"Is there anyone on this Douluo Continent who would dare impersonate me, Ning Rongrong?"

"Of course not."

Though he had already been certain, Li Yusong still could not help shuddering upon hearing Ning Rongrong's words.

"Since the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has come, naturally we must show her due respect."

After speaking, Li Yusong quickly turned his head toward the side.

"Mubai, read our academy's admission rules to everyone present."

"Got it."

As Li Yusong spoke, a handsome young man with shoulder-length golden hair suddenly leaped down from a nearby tree.

That was right. It was Dai Mubai, who had bitten Du Cheng's carrot last night!

"Hmph!"

Seeing that everyone's gazes had gathered on him, Dai Mubai first snorted coldly at Du Cheng before speaking with a proud expression.

"Our Shrek Academy has always accepted only monster students—true geniuses!"

"To enter our academy, you must meet two requirements:

First, you must not be older than thirteen.

Second, your Soul Power must be at least level twenty-one, and both soul rings must be over a hundred years old."

Having said this, Dai Mubai swept his gaze around before continuing.

"If you cannot meet these requirements, you may leave now!"

"Hiss—"

As Dai Mubai's words fell, gasps rang out around them without surprise.

A twelve-year-old Soul Grandmaster, who also had to possess two hundred-year soul rings.

What academy would not fight to accept a genius like that? Why would they come to such a lousy place?

Due to Li Yusong's intimidation, no one dared say such words aloud. However, the line of applicants began shrinking rapidly.

Knowing they had no chance of being accepted, what fool would willingly waste ten Gold Soul Coins for nothing?

As one "money bag" after another gradually left, Li Yusong's expression grew increasingly ugly.

If these brats had not caused trouble, how much money could he have made today?

The immense heartache made Li Yusong forget his apprehension toward Ning Rongrong.

His gaze falling on the group, Li Yusong spoke directly.

"You've achieved your goal. Why aren't you leaving?"

"Leaving?"

Du Cheng paused briefly, then broke into a broad smile.

"You must be joking, Teacher. We came here to enroll. Why would we leave?"

"What, could you possibly meet Shrek Academy's admission standards?"

Li Yusong looked at them with contempt.

He knew just how harsh Shrek Academy's admission standards were.

If Du Cheng's group, along with Ning Rongrong, could all meet the requirements, then this year's enrollment quota would be more than fulfilled.

"That depends on whether Teacher intends to deliberately retaliate against us."

After speaking, Du Cheng turned and glanced at Tang San beside him.

"Little San, hurry up and open this teacher's eyes."

"I..."

Hearing Du Cheng's words, Tang San's face darkened.

I worked so hard to keep a low profile, yet you still noticed me?

In fact, when Du Cheng and Li Yusong had started clashing, Tang San had already hidden himself in a corner.

He had Master's letter of recommendation. Why did he need to go through as much trouble as everyone else?

But now that things had reached this point, even if Tang San did not want to show himself, he had no choice.

In front of so many people, he could not possibly admit defeat.

With those thoughts turning in his mind, Tang San could only stride quickly forward.

"Tang San, twelve years old. Martial soul: Blue Silver Grass. Level twenty-one Soul Grandmaster!"

"Passed!"

As he looked at Tang San, whose Blue Silver Grass martial soul had appeared with two yellow soul rings, surprise flashed through Li Yusong's eyes.

"I didn't expect one of you to truly pass the test. You've really made me..."

"Teacher, don't be so surprised yet."

Before Li Yusong could finish, Du Cheng swiftly waved a hand and cut him off.

"I had Tang San go first because he's the weakest among us."

After speaking, Du Cheng turned to Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing beside him.

"Ladies, which of you would like to go first?"

"Xiao Wu, twelve years old. Martial soul: Soft Bone Rabbit. Level twenty-three Soul Grandmaster!"

"Zhu Zhuqing, twelve years old. Martial soul: Hell Spirit Cat. Level twenty-three Soul Grandmaster!"

As they spoke, the two girls summoned their respective martial souls without the slightest hesitation.

"Good, good, very good!"

Having consecutively seen four students qualified to join Shrek Academy, all of Li Yusong's previous foul mood had vanished completely.

As long as he could recruit geniuses, what did losing a little money matter?

"Kid, summon your martial soul."