Three Months

"Little San, what's wrong?"

Dai Mubai stopped as well, looking at Tang San in confusion.

"Ten laps isn't a short distance. Hurry up and run."

Tang San said, "Mubai, do you remember? Before we set off, Teacher said that we were a whole and that he wanted us to complete this punishment together.

In terms of stamina, perhaps you and I can hold out, but they might not.

But everyone has to complete this test together. Going it alone isn't realistic."

Dai Mubai slowly nodded. "That's probably true. Once they catch up, let's discuss it first."

Before long, the other five caught up. Tang San explained his thoughts on today's punishment again.

Oscar gave a bitter smile. "I'm probably one of the people whose load exceeds their limits. Rongrong too."

They had only run two kilometers, yet the bamboo basket on his back already felt heavier and heavier. Sweat had appeared on his forehead, and there was still such a long distance ahead. Oscar knew he definitely would not be able to endure it.

The chubby Ma Hongjun said carelessly, "How about we cheat?

We can secretly eat one of Little Ao's Recovery Sausages. Why worry about running out of stamina?"

"Very good! Ma Hongjun attempted to cheat. Everyone, one hundred push-ups!"

Bai Ge wore a camouflage uniform, dark sunglasses, and carried a large metal loudspeaker in one hand.

Since this outfit had no guns, it counted as everyday supplies. Like cola and other items, it could be bought from the system with Gold Coins, so Bai Ge had gotten himself a set. Life needed a little sense of ceremony.

"Xiao Bai, seriously?" Dai Mubai wore a bitter expression.

"Big Brother Xiao Bai~~" Ning Rongrong called out in a sweet, cloying voice. Not only was it sugary enough to make one's teeth ache, but she also wrapped herself around Bai Ge's arm, pressing her whole body against him and swaying back and forth.

"Hiss!" Ma Hongjun and Oscar's mouths fell open, while Dai Mubai's eyes widened. "Who could withstand that?!"

Unfortunately, Bai Ge possessed the inheritance of a Gold Saint. His Spiritual Power was powerful enough to interfere with physical reality and allow Teleportation. How could such a petty scene shake his resolve?

Besides, with Ning Rongrong's flat chest as it was now, Bai Ge truly felt nothing.

It would have been more effective if it were Qian Renxue.

Seeing that the beauty trap had failed, Ning Rongrong retreated in defeat.

The seven obediently began doing push-ups.

As Xiao Wu worked, she glared at Ma Hongjun through gritted teeth. "You damn fatty, you got us killed this time!"

The others also fixed Ma Hongjun with murderous glares!

Meanwhile, Bai Ge lounged in a chair with one leg crossed over the other, drinking ice-cold cola in utter comfort.

They had barely finished when Bai Ge added, "Continue. Two hundred sit-ups.

Tang San and Xiao Wu, one group. Rongrong and Zhu Qing, one group. Fatty, hold down Oscar's feet. As for Dai Mubai... Teacher Zhao, I'll have to trouble you."

"Hehe, don't worry, Xiao Bai. Leave it to me."

The moment he finished speaking, Zhao Wuji leaped out from the nearby bushes.

Dai Mubai could not take it anymore. "Xiao Bai, are you even a brother?

Why are Little San and Xiao Wu paired up, while I can't be paired with Zhu Qing?"

"Cut the nonsense. Do you have a problem with me, brat?"

Before Bai Ge could say anything, Zhao Wuji flew into a rage. Then, he dragged Dai Mubai into the small grove nearby...

After the sit-ups came two hours of horse stance training.

Squats, frog jumps, pull-ups, weighted swimming, crunches...

In short, over the course of three months, Bai Ge put the Shrek Seven Devils through every training regimen for special forces and assassins he had seen in television dramas, movies, and military documentary channels in his previous life, except for unnecessary things like SERE training and eating bugs.

The cruelest part was that they had dug the mud pit used for training themselves.

Still, Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong had Tang San and Bai Ge massage them every night with internal energy or Cosmos, so comparatively speaking, they had it much easier.

Bai Ge had also contributed Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid for medicinal baths.

Only Zhu Zhuqing was left alone in an empty room.

Fortunately, three days later, Dai Mubai finally caught on. He studied under Tang San for a week and mastered some basics.

His technique was crude, but it was better than nothing.

As a prince of Star Luo, Dai Mubai was willing to set aside his pride and give so much for Zhu Zhuqing. That was enough to prove his sincerity. Under Bai Ge and Tang San's influence, he had gradually begun to change.

Douluo Continent was not Earth. Here, it was common for princes of every kingdom to have multiple wives and concubines.

By their moral standards, and even by the moral standards of the entire Douluo Continent, this was not wrong.

The former Dai Mubai had seen no hope of surpassing his elder brother and knew he would not live past thirty. It was understandable that he had given himself over to dissipation.

Even Zhu Zhuqing only resented him for leaving without saying goodbye and not taking her with him.

She had even traveled thousands of miles in search of her husband, chasing him all the way to Shrek Academy.

Awake, he wielded the Murdering Sword; drunk, he slept in the embrace of beauties. He would not betray the carefree freedom of this life.

Bai Ge had never claimed to be a good person.

It was simply that the one he loved was Qian Renxue. As for Ning Rongrong, after he became Sword Douluo's disciple, he had gradually come to treat her as a younger sister and spoiled her constantly. Over time, Ning Rongrong developed feelings for him, and with several elders fanning the flames, their sibling-like affection eventually changed.

Meng Yiran had been even more unexpected. But Bai Ge would certainly take responsibility for her to the end.

Who could ever explain matters of the heart?

Could Bai Ge possibly stand by and watch Meng Yiran and Ning Rongrong turn into mounds of yellow earth a hundred years later?

The three months finally came to an end.

Oscar threw himself onto his bed and slept in.

Bai Ge and Tang San continued meditating and cultivating as usual.

Since Zhu Zhuqing insisted on continuing to build up her physical foundation, Dai Mubai volunteered to accompany her.

Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong were exhausted beyond measure and decided to take advantage of these seven days to rest properly.

Only Ma Hongjun could not stay still. He had complained the most during the devilish training, yet the moment vacation began, the fatty immediately slipped out of the academy and headed to Suotuo City to deal with his personal needs.

That was why Bai Ge had never thought much of him.

In terms of perseverance, he was actually inferior even to Rongrong and the other three girls.

Before they realized it, night had fallen. Bai Ge and Tang San were preparing to head to the cafeteria when they suddenly spotted a sneaky figure on the road.

"Huh? That's not right!" Bai Ge looked closely. Wasn't that the fatty?

Why was he covering his face and walking so quickly?

"Fatty, why are you walking so fast?"

Bai Ge quickly stepped forward and slapped a hand onto Ma Hongjun's shoulder.

When Ma Hongjun lifted his head, he startled Bai Ge into taking a step back. "No, who are you?"

With his face swollen like a pig's head, Ma Hongjun spoke in a muffled voice. "Brother Xiao Bai, it's me, Ma Hongjun."

"No, Fatty, is that really you?"

Tang San tested him from the side. It was nothing else—his face was so swollen that they truly could not tell what he originally looked like.

"It really is me." Ma Hongjun said miserably.