Tang San's Despondency

Time flew by, and a month quickly passed.

Under Zhao Wuji and Qin Ming's harsh training, the Lanba Seven Devils rapidly improved in physical fitness and other areas. Their teamwork in battle also grew increasingly seamless. The medicinal effects within their bodies were further absorbed, and each of them gained two or three levels in strength.

The Lanba Seven Devils' current strength was as follows:

Dai Mubai: Level 63

Zhu Zhuqing: Level 60

Ma Hongjun: Level 62

Tang San: Level 57

Ning Rongrong: Level 67

Xiao Wu: Level 48

Oscar: Level 50

Among them, Zhu Zhuqing had broken through to Level 60, while Oscar had reached Level 50. They could each add another Soul Ring, but only four days remained. If they traveled on foot, there would be no time to reach the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Soul Rings.

Zhao Wuji relayed the news to Flender. "Boss, Zhu Zhuqing has broken through to the rank of Level 60 Soul Emperor, and Oscar has reached Level 50 Soul King. Should we go to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Soul Beasts and obtain their Soul Rings?"

"There isn't enough time. The competition starts in another six days. I can ask Second Sister Erlong to have His Excellency Huang Tian help transport the little monsters to the Star Dou Great Forest."

Flender immediately thought of Huang Tian. He went to report the situation to Liu Erlong, hoping Huang Tian could send Zhu Zhuqing and Oscar to the Star Dou Great Forest to acquire Soul Rings.

Liu Erlong agreed. After all, she was helping her own students, so naturally she would not be stingy.

After taking out her token and informing Huang Tian of the situation, Huang Tian teleported to Blue Tyrant Academy. He opened a Spatial Tunnel and sent the Lanba Seven Devils to the Star Dou Great Forest, allowing them to work together and help Zhu Zhuqing and Oscar hunt ten-thousand-year Soul Rings.

Two days later, with the seven devils working together, Zhu Zhuqing and Oscar successfully obtained their sixth and fifth Soul Rings respectively, both of them ten-thousand-year Soul Rings.

Dai Mubai took out a jade slip Huang Tian had given him and crushed it. Seconds later, a Spatial Tunnel opened before them. Knowing that Huang Tian had opened it, the seven devils stepped inside. In the next instant, they arrived back at Blue Tyrant Academy.

"Alright, you've all returned safely. I'm giving you the next three days off to relax. Don't be late for the Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament preliminaries on the fourth day," Flender said with a smile as he looked at the seven devils dressed in tattered clothes.

"Yes, Dean."

Once Flender left, everyone cheered. Ning Rongrong said with a smile, "Boss Dai, Little Oscar, Third Brother, Fatty, Sister Xiao Wu, Zhuqing, we have three days off. Do you want to come play at my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? My father said you're welcome anytime."

"Sure, Rongrong. Since Sect Master Ning welcomes us so warmly, we can go have some fun. Three days is enough time for a round trip." A faint smile unexpectedly appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's cold face.

Xiao Wu hesitated. She knew there were two Title Douluo in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and they would be able to see through her identity. It was safer to remain at the academy. "N-No, Rongrong, I don't have time to visit your home. Maybe next time."

"Ah, Sister Xiao Wu, what are you going to be busy with?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.

"I want to use these three days to see whether I can break through to Level 50. There's an eighteen-level gap between your Soul Power and mine. It'll be easy for me to become a target for concentrated attacks during the competition." Xiao Wu stared with her large red eyes and spoke somewhat awkwardly.

"Alright then! The competition comes first. Sister Xiao Wu, you're really thoughtful." Ning Rongrong was a little disappointed that Xiao Wu would not be visiting her home, but she understood her choice. The competition was truly important; whether they could graduate from the academy depended on it.

"I'm not going either. I want to use these three days to find my aunt and ask her to help investigate how my teacher fell into the water. The academy hasn't found any information after a month. I'll have to investigate it myself." Tang San clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth.

"Little San, sometimes the truth is cruel. There's no use in continuing your investigation. Don't think your background is powerful, but I can tell you that they don't have the strength either. If you keep digging, your life will be in danger too."

As the third prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Mubai had initially believed Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's death was merely an accident. But after thinking it over, he noticed the suspicious details. In the end, he figured it out and could not help sighing to himself: the waters here ran deep.

"You mean—" Tang San stared at Dai Mubai in shock, but he was interrupted before he could continue.

"Grandmaster should not have appeared here." After leaving those meaningful words behind, Dai Mubai departed with Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong.

"So that's how it is."

Tang San immediately understood. Shaking his head with a bitter smile, he walked toward the dormitory in a daze.

Xiao Wu looked at Tang San strangely, not understanding why he had suddenly become like this. But naturally optimistic, she did not dwell on it and bounced off toward the dormitory.

Within the group of five, Zhu Zhuqing said coldly, "Dai Mubai, you've said too much. Be careful—walls have ears."

Dai Mubai shrugged and said with a bitter smile, "He's our brother. We can't just watch him muddleheadedly throw his life away while investigating news about his teacher. Don't worry. Important people won't hold it against us."

He had pursued Zhu Zhuqing for many years, yet she had never been moved. Before outsiders, she always maintained an icy image, like a glacier. Only those who knew her well understood that she was cold on the outside but warm within. She cared about others too.

Ma Hongjun asked with a puzzled expression, "Boss Dai, Zhu Zhuqing, what are you two talking about? I don't understand."

"Fatty, it's better that you don't understand! There's no need for you to look further into this." Dai Mubai patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder and continued, "The gods may not care, but those trying to curry favor with them will."

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "Since you understand that, don't mention it!"

Flender emerged from the shadows and adjusted the glasses on the bridge of his nose. He muttered inwardly, As expected of the third prince of the Star Luo Empire. His instincts for such matters are truly sharp. He's guaranteed to win the competition for the crown prince's position. Xiaogang, Xiaogang, don't blame me for being ruthless. Your existence is an invisible thorn. Second Sister Erlong's future cannot be ruined by that hidden thorn of yours. I hope you'll be reborn into a good family in the future.

At Moonlight Pavilion, Huang Tian and Tang Yuehua were having dinner. His Soul Power had noticed what happened at Blue Tyrant Academy, and he admired Dai Mubai even more. This fellow truly deserved to be called the third prince of the Star Luo Empire; his political instincts were sharp. He initially did not know about Yu Xiaogang's matter, but later, after sensing Flender's suspicious actions, he realized Flender was responsible. He could not help giving him silent approval. I promised not to act, but someone else acting has nothing to do with me.

Tang San, Tang San, with Dai Mubai's guidance, you should have realized something by now. But if you insist on investigating, don't blame me for crippling your martial soul.

"Husband, my Soul Power has now fully transformed into divine power, and I've broken through to become a god. Are you still staying with me tonight? What about Sister Erlong?" Tang Yuehua suddenly asked.

"I'll stay here with you." Huang Tian shoved two mouthfuls of food into his mouth, swallowed with effort, and replied.

Tang Yuehua said worriedly, "Husband, Sister Erlong will be unhappy if you do this." He had already stayed with her for an entire month, and now he still intended to remain here. Sister Erlong would surely be jealous. If she blamed her, it would be difficult for them to remain sisters.

"This is exactly what I need to do. It's her punishment. Who told her to announce that she had become a god? Alright, don't worry about it. She won't have any objections."

"Yes, Husband."

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