Dai Tiger's bizarre adventure
While Chen Feng and his group were heading to the Meng Family, Dai Mubai also arrived in Suotuo City.
Because of the characteristics of his Martial Soul, he wears out a lot of clothes after his Martial Soul Possession someone.
So he came this time to buy some clothes for himself and to bring a couple of pieces for Ma Hongjun as well.
There are also some daily necessities that need to be bought and prepared.
Dai Mubai's shopping habits are unlike those of girls, who often spend a long time browsing back and forth.
He usually goes into the store, finds what he wants, pays for it, and leaves.
So Dai Mubai didn't spend too much time buying what he wanted and then headed back to the Academy.
However, his journey was not smooth, because after walking for a short while, two people blocked his way in an alley.
One of them was tall with broad, sturdy shoulders, and his long hair, though somewhat messy, carried a wild air about him.
However, his extremely small, almost slit-like eyes ruined his overall appearance.
The other man was so thin he seemed to be nothing but Bone Douluo, but he had large eyes and a mustache that made him look rather sleazy.
"What brings you two here?" Dai Mubai frowned as he looked at the two people in front of him, sensing that they were up to no good.
The tall man spoke; his voice sounded very magnetic.
"Have you ever met Bu Le? He's a middle-aged man with curly hair and sunglasses."
"Yes, we've met. You're his friends?" Dai Mubai asked in return.
"That's right, we are his friends." The tall man took two steps closer. "We two brothers want to ask you a question: Do you know who killed him?"
Dai Mubai scoffed, "Do you think you'll let me go if I tell you?"
"If you didn't kill him, then we'll let you go. I E'kao, always keep my word," the tall man said.
"But I don't trust you, so stop talking nonsense and just do it." Dai Mubai didn't want to waste any more time arguing with these two.
In his view, Bu Le had only brought this upon himself, and this old rogue had obviously done such things many times before; there were probably more than just one or two girls who had suffered.
If Gu Yue Ling didn't have considerable strength to rely on, her fate would likely be dire.
So, when Gu Yue Ling retaliated and severely injured Bu Le, leading to Bu Le's death, no one could say anything.
Now, the two Bu Le companions have come to Dai Mubai to ask about the murderer. Putting aside the fact that Gu Yue Ling has already entered Shrek Academy, even if Gu Yue Ling were just a passerby, Dai Mubai would not expose her.
So Dai Mubai chose to take action directly, deciding to fight first and then deal with other things.
"White Tiger, Possess!" Four Soul Ring, two yellow and two purple, rose from beneath Dai Mubai's feet. His physique became much more robust, his golden hair turned black and white, and several lines appeared on his forehead.
It looks like the Chinese character for "king".
"Oh, he's actually a little genius. He's already at the Soul Ancestor level at such a young age." E'kao's expression showed some surprise, and his eyes revealed deep apprehension.
The thin man beside him also looked serious. "E'kao, this kid can't be allowed to live."
"Indeed, otherwise, if this kid becomes powerful in the future, we'll be the ones who suffer. Tianya, let's attack together." E'kao nodded in agreement and unhesitatingly activated his Martial Soul Possession.
Five Soul Ring— one white, one yellow, and three purple—rose from beneath his feet, and his appearance changed to resemble a large white goose, truly living up to his name.
Tianya, who was next to him, also summoned his own Martial Soul, which was a short sword. He and E'kao both had five Soul Ring, and even their configurations were similar.
Facing two Spirit King level enemies, Dai Mubai's expression turned serious; he sensed something was amiss.
Even so, Dai Mubai showed no intention of backing down.
Just as he was about to use his Soul Skill to fight the two Bu Le comrades opposite him, he suddenly saw a person walking in from the end of the alley.
It was a man dressed in a black robe, with long black hair and a red mark between his Glabella.
He walked very leisurely, as if he didn't see the confrontation in the alley.
Step, step, step
Tianya and E'kao heard footsteps behind them. They turned around and saw a man in black robes who seemed to be taking a stroll.
"Where did this blind fool come from? Get lost! Can't you see the old men are doing their business?" Tianya cursed without hesitation.
The man in black robes stopped in his tracks. He looked at the two of them and said with a half-smile:
What were you saying to me just now?
"You're like this, yet you still want to 'sob sob sob'?" Before Tianya could finish speaking, his mouth was covered by E'kao.
E'kao looked at the man in black robes and asked with a solemn expression:
"Were you just passing by, senior?"
"No." The man in black pointed at Dai Mubai, "I'm looking for him."
E'kao frowned, about to say something more, when his eyes suddenly turned to terror.
Tianya, standing beside him, was trembling all over, his face extremely pale.
Because they saw the Soul Ring rising from the black-robed man's body: two yellow, two purple, and five black.
Nine Soul Ring in total!
"Please forgive our offense, senior. We beg you to spare our lives." E'kao Kneeled without hesitation, and Tianya followed suit.
"Get lost." The man in black robes waved his hand, and E'kao and Tianya immediately fled as if they had been granted a pardon.
Dai Mubai looked at the man in black robes in front of him and felt that the man looked familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
But upon closer reflection, I don't seem to recall anyone like that.
"Why are you the only one here?" the man in black robes asked casually.
"Who are you referring to, senior?" Dai Mubai asked tentatively after dispelling his Martial Soul Possession.
In front of a Titled Douluo, it makes no difference whether his Martial Soul is attached to his body or not.
"Isn't Grandmaster Chen Feng here?" the man in black robes asked.
Dai Mubai frowned, his expression becoming wary.
Seeing his appearance, the man in black robes sighed and said:
"I am Dugu Bo."
Dai Mubai's eyes widened immediately.
Chen Feng was completely unaware of Dai Mubai's predicament; he was currently a guest at the Meng Family family manor with three other people.
To their surprise, the Meng Family was quite welcoming of their arrival.
Contrary to Zhao Wuji's initial assumption that the Snake Dowager was merely being polite, and unlike Oscar's fears of being treated coldly, the Meng Family warmly welcomed these uninvited guests.
The Dragon Duke and Snake Dowager sat at the head of the main hall. As the hosts, they personally greeted the guests, clearly showing their respect for them, even though the guests hadn't even presented a visiting card upon arrival.
"We also have to thank Immovable Wisdom King for his help back then; the venom of this Man Faced Demon Spider has been quite beneficial to Yiran," the Snake Dowager said with a smile.
"Oh, Sister Chao, you're too kind. Just call me Zhao Wuji," Zhao Wuji said with a smile.
He's the type of person who responds better to kindness than force; since people are treating him so well, he naturally won't put on airs.
Upon hearing this, the Snake Dowager's attitude softened even more. "Then I'll call you Brother Zhao. Brother Zhao, what brings you here today?"
As she spoke, the Snake Dowager glanced at the three boys below Zhao Wuji.
They're all handsome young men, and they're a perfect match for Yi Ran, she thought to herself.
"Sister Chao, it's like this, your granddaughter's excellence impressed me deeply when we met last time, so I've come this time to invite her to join our Shrek Academy." Zhao Wuji didn't mince words and went straight to the point.
"Is this your own idea, Brother Zhao?" Dragon Duke asked at this moment.
"It's both my idea and our dean's idea," Zhao Wuji said.
"I see. But Tianxiang and I have already enrolled Yiran in the Beast Academy. What irreplaceable advantages does Shrek Academy have compared to the Beast Academy?" Dragon Duke said slowly.
"We have better teaching staff," Zhao Wuji said.
"That's an advantage, and I've heard of the reputation of the Four-Eyed Cat Owl Flender, but that's not enough. I can make up for the lack of teaching staff at the Beast Academy," said Dragon Duke, shaking his head.
"We have many geniuses, Sister Chao met last time. I can say with certainty that those children's talents are no less than your granddaughters'. Competing and exchanging ideas with more geniuses will surely benefit your granddaughters more," Zhao Wuji offered his second bargaining chip.
"Hmm," the Dragon Duke seemed somewhat tempted. He glanced at the children below Zhao Wuji and said:
"But words are no proof, Brother Zhao, could you demonstrate?"
Oscar instinctively tried to look at the others, but Zhao Wuji patted his shoulder with his large hand.
"This kid is a Food System Soul Master, but his Innate Soul Power is level nine."
Dragon Duke's eyes lit up, "Food System Soul Master with Innate Soul Power level nine?"
"That's right." Zhao Wuji nodded. "The other children are all geniuses of this level as well, and some are even more outstanding. I'm not exaggerating when I say that."
Dragon Duke looked Oscar up and down and said:
"Child, let me see your Soul Ring."
Oscar turned to look at Chen Feng and his two companions below him, and Chen Feng gave him a thumbs up.
"Keep going, don't be afraid."
"That's right, Xiao Ao, show me your Soul Ring," Xiao Wu added.
This scene made Dragon Duke raise an eyebrow. His gaze swept over Chen Feng and the other two, but he remained expressionless.
Encouraged, Oscar stood up, took a deep breath, and released his Soul Ring.
Three Soul Ring, two yellow and one purple, pulsed around him, indicating his current Soul Elder realm.
"Not bad." Dragon Duke left his seat and walked over. "Child, let me see your hand."
Oscar did as he was told. The Dragon Duke squeezed his hand a few times, nodded, and said:
"Not even fourteen years old, that's very good."
He then looked at Chen Feng and the other two and asked:
"Brother Zhao, could you please introduce these children to me?"
"This is Chen Feng, Tang San, and Xiao Wu. They are all Soul Elder, and their ages are about the same as Oscar's," Zhao Wuji introduced them briefly, but didn't say anything more.
"Dean Flanders is truly skilled at recruiting so many outstanding children," Dragon Duke exclaimed.
Zhao Wuji smiled and said:
"The dean has many connections."
Dragon Duke returned to his seat, exchanged a glance with Chao Tianxiang, and said:
"Brother Zhao, I have a question that may be a bit presumptuous, but I wonder if you could answer it for me?"
"Of course, please feel free to ask any questions you may have, Dragon Duke."
"Hmm," Dragon Duke pondered for a few seconds, then asked a question that surprised everyone from Shrek Academy.
"Are all the children in your institution already married?"
Zhao Wuji was stunned for a moment, while Chen Feng quickly reacted and said:
Oscar is not married.
"Hmm." Dragon Duke nodded in satisfaction, then looked at the Servant beside him and said:
"Go and call the young lady over."
"Yes." The Servant withdrew from the hall.
A moment later, Meng Yiran, dressed in a close-fitting outfit, entered like a gust of wind.
"Grandpa and Grandma, what do you need me for?"
Once inside, she noticed there were several other guests in the lobby.
"Oh? It's you guys. Did you find the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent later?"
"Found it! My Third Soul Ring was given to me by the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. Thank you so much," Oscar said.
"It's nothing, it's nothing. You all helped me too, we should all help each other out," Meng Yiran said with a smile.
"Ahem, Yiran," Dragon Duke coughed lightly, "What do you think of the Beast Academy?"
"The Beast Academy?" Meng Yiran thought for a moment and said, "It's nothing special, Grandpa. Why did you suddenly ask about this?"
"How about we switch you to another Academy?" Dragon Duke asked kindly.
"Change to another Academy?" Meng Yiran glanced at the Shrek academy students beside her and suddenly realized:
Grandpa wants me to go to the Shrek Academy?
"That's right, do you still want to go?"
Meng Yiran considered for a moment, then looked at Tang San and asked:
"Why did you Man Faced Demon Spider last time? Do you know anything about poisons?"
"Yes, I can make a little bit of poison," Tang San nodded and said.
"You know how to make poison?" Meng Yiran's eyes lit up. "Do you have any finished poison products?"
"I don't have any herbs to make poison," Tang San said, shrugging.
In reality, he didn't think much of the common herbs sold in the market, because those herbs couldn't be used to make any good poisons.
Tang San didn't know where to find better herbs, so he hadn't seriously made poisons before, and his skills had become somewhat rusty.
"It's alright, I have a lot of herbs here. Let me take you to see them." Meng Yiran said, and then started to walk out.
Tang San also became interested and stood up, wanting to go with Meng Yiran to see her herbs.
But Chen Feng coughed lightly at this moment and said:
"Miss Meng Yiran, there's no rush to make poison. You can bring all the herbs with you back to the Academy. You can study the poisons slowly once you get Academy."
After saying that, he winked at Tang San.
Tang San suddenly realized that the main character of this trip to the Meng Family should be Oscar, not him, Tang San.
What's with him going to look at herbs with Meng Yiran now? It's a bit like the guest is overshadowing the host.
"Xiao Feng is right, there's no rush to make the poison. Miss Meng Yiran, you can take the herbs with you, and we can talk later," Tang San said to Meng Yiran.
"That works too." Meng Yiran wasn't one to procrastinate, and immediately went to pack her things.