Mediocrity Is Not Daring to Cause Trouble?

However, unlike Teacher Qi Lin, Flender's words immediately threw the entire hall into an uproar.

"What?!"

"Level forty-eight?"

"How is that possible?"

"And he's so young—what right does he have to be a teacher at Shrek Academy?"

Dai Mubai and the other two were the first to be stunned beyond belief.

It was not only because of Qi Lin's talent, so far beyond their reach, but also because of his status.

They were all the same age, so why could he become their teacher?

Even if his soul power had reached level forty-eight, which teacher in the academy was below level sixty?

What qualifications did he have?

While Dai Mubai and the other two found it hard to accept, the teachers were simply shocked by Qi Lin's talent.

Shao Xin in particular.

As a level seventy-one Support Type Soul Sage, he had endured countless hardships to cultivate to his current realm. He understood better than anyone how slowly Support Spirit Masters cultivated.

Back when he was young, had he not also been considered a genius Support Spirit Master?

Yet when he was twelve, his Soul Power Level had only just reached level twenty-two.

But this boy before him was also a Support Spirit Master, and he had actually reached level forty-eight at the age of twelve.

What terrifying talent was this?

If he had merely been an ordinary level forty-eight Soul Ancestor, then not only Dai Mubai and the students—even they would not have agreed to let him become a teacher at Shrek Academy.

But Qi Lin was different!

With such terrifying talent, he might catch up to them in just a few years—or even surpass them.

How could they possibly object to such a monster becoming a teacher at Shrek Academy?

Thus, with Shao Xin taking the lead, the other teachers also greeted Qi Lin warmly.

"Teacher Qi Lin, welcome to Shrek."

Qi Lin smiled faintly. "I'll have to rely on all of you teachers to look after me from now on."

Elsewhere, as Dai Mubai watched Qi Lin chatting merrily with the other teachers, his eyes shifted. He then walked over to Ma Hongjun and whispered a few words into his ear.

"Fatty, are you really willing to watch someone about our age ride roughshod over us?"

"You're the dean's direct disciple. This is exactly when you should step up and object."

Ma Hongjun rolled his eyes at Dai Mubai and whispered, "Boss Dai, why don't you do it yourself? Aren't you just trying to get me killed?"

"I don't want to get beaten up by the teachers afterward!"

Dai Mubai continued in a low voice, "What are you afraid of?"

"Don't forget the dean's teaching: mediocrity is not daring to cause trouble!"

"Make that guy suffer a setback today. Even if he still gets to be a teacher at Shrek Academy, he'll have to show the three of us some respect."

"Th-this..." Despite Dai Mubai's words, Ma Hongjun still hesitated.

At that moment, Dai Mubai brought out his trump card.

"Fatty, as long as you take the lead, I'll treat you to Spring House for a whole month. And every time, I'll get you the top courtesan."

"So, are you doing it or not?"

The still-hesitant Ma Hongjun immediately flushed bright red upon hearing that.

"Say no more, Boss Dai. I'm in!"

The corners of Dai Mubai's lips curled upward as he patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder.

"That's the spirit. Just as expected of my brother, Dai Mubai's brother!"

Beside them, Oscar had seen everything. He gave Dai Mubai a long look, then silently put a little more distance between them.

Damn, Boss Dai is ruthless. It's one thing for him to dislike Qi Lin himself, but he actually wants to use Fatty as a weapon.

Isn't he sending Fatty to his death?

What kind of talent does Qi Lin have?

If Fatty really makes Qi Lin lose face today, once Qi Lin rises to prominence in the future, will he let Fatty off easily?

A twelve-year-old Support Type Soul Ancestor!

Oscar did not even dare imagine how high Qi Lin's future achievements would reach.

"Teacher, I have a different opinion!"

Under Dai Mubai's gaze, Ma Hongjun gritted his teeth. Then, with his head lowered, he stepped forward and shouted loudly.

That shout instantly drew everyone's attention.

When Flender saw that it was Ma Hongjun, he immediately shot him a fierce glare, then snapped back in a warning tone.

"Keep your objections to yourself!"

Honestly, if so many people were not watching, Flender really wanted to give Ma Hongjun a good thrashing.

It was one thing for him to be constantly asking for a beating, but why the hell was he stirring up trouble at a time like this?

Flender had thought a single sentence would make Ma Hongjun obediently shut up, but who would have expected Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire to flare up? Right now, his mind was filled with the promise Dai Mubai had made him.

In other words, he had let greed cloud his judgment.

"I don't care. I refuse to acknowledge Qi Lin as a teacher at Shrek Academy."

"He's about the same age as me. So what if his Soul Power Level is a little higher?"

"The teachers at Shrek Academy are all at least Soul Emperors. What strength does he have? What gives him the right to be our teacher?"

"Anyway, I don't accept him unless he can beat me!"

Ma Hongjun shouted stubbornly, completely failing to notice that Flender's face had already gone utterly dark.

"Fatty, I think you're asking for a beating."

"Apologize to Qi Lin right now, or you'll be in for it later."

Flender spoke in a low voice. Judging by his expression, he was clearly truly enraged.

If even Oscar could see it, how could Flender possibly fail to?

When Ma Hongjun heard his teacher suddenly speak to him like that, his whole body shuddered, and his mind cleared considerably.

But things had already reached this point. If he backed down now, wouldn't that be utterly humiliating?

Who knew, Little Ao might even secretly laugh at him.

So Ma Hongjun gritted his teeth and decided to go all out.

Even if Teacher beat him half to death afterward, a month of fun at the brothel would make it worthwhile.

After all, the brothel's top courtesans were once delicacies he could not bear to indulge in.

As for the deeper consequences of offending Qi Lin, Ma Hongjun had not considered them at all.

"Hmph, I'm not apologizing unless Qi Lin accepts my challenge."

"As long as he can beat me, I'll acknowledge him!"

"Otherwise, even if you beat me to death, I won't accept him!"

"You—" Flender was nearly angered to death by Ma Hongjun.

Xiao Wu at the side was just as furious, glaring viciously at Ma Hongjun.

"Fatty, you actually dare refuse to acknowledge Brother Qi Lin?"

"If you've got the guts, fight me. See if I don't beat you into a pig's head."

The moment Ma Hongjun saw it was Xiao Wu, he immediately shrank back.

He dared challenge a level forty-eight support spirit master.

But how could he possibly dare act arrogant before a level thirty-seven Agility Attack Type Soul Elder?

"Hmph, a real man doesn't fight women. Besides, you're not the one becoming a teacher."

"Stop sticking your nose into this!"

"Fine, fine, you dead fatty. Sister Xiao Wu will remember this." Xiao Wu shot Ma Hongjun a vicious look and snorted coldly.

Flender said angrily as well, "Fatty, you're an Assault Type Spirit Master, and you have the nerve to challenge a Support Type Spirit Master?"

"I'll say it one last time: apologize to Teacher Qi Lin immediately!"

At that moment, Qi Lin smiled and comforted Flender. "Dean Flender, when a child is rebellious and disobedient, it's actually very simple. Just teach him a lesson."

"Since he refuses to accept me, then let me spar with him."

"Although I'm only a Support Spirit Master, I know a little martial arts as well."

After saying that, Qi Lin lazily glanced at Ma Hongjun and stretched, his eyes becoming several degrees sharper.

"Don't worry. I'll let him know..."

"...what it means to respect one's teachers and honor the Way!"