Winning Yu Tianheng Over
Qin Ming had mentioned earlier that he was among the earlier batch of students at the academy, and everyone's eyes turned to him.
But he had no idea.
Shrek Academy has only been established for twenty years, and the standards for recruiting students in the early days were not as strict as they are now.
In fact, some students who were admitted in the first year of the academy's establishment are only in their early forties now.
The Elder of the Spirit Hall must be Titled Douluo powerhouses, or even leaders of the Upper Three Sects like Ning Fengzhi.
The youngest Titled Douluo on the mainland was Tang Hao, but at that time, the Clear Sky Sect was at its zenith; how could he possibly come to the Shrek Academy to study?
Upon realizing this, Qin Ming suddenly understood.
Flender couldn't shake his habit of exaggeration; this story was probably just a fabrication.
But he certainly couldn't refuse the other party's request, so after thinking for a moment, he said, "When I enrolled, the academy had already been established for several years. At that time, the Dean said that a senior student had completed all his studies and graduated early after only half a year."
"So, I don't think I've ever met the senior you're asking about. But the only one who fits the description is that senior from back then."
Flender cast a grateful glance his way, then quickly explained, "Back then, Shrek Academy's admission standards weren't as strict as they are now, so that senior didn't enter at Twelve Years Old, but rather in his twenties, almost thirty."
"Back then, he encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation, and it was I, the Dean, who helped him overcome it."
Strictly speaking, he can't be considered a member of the academy; he only studied there.
Since Flender doesn't expose Yu Xiaogang's lie, Yu Xiaogang naturally can't expose him either.
Anyway, as long as it saves face, say whatever you want.
Upon hearing this, the Shrek Six Monsters suddenly understood, and even Yu Tianheng couldn't help but admire Flender's prowess.
A lie is still a lie. Flender, fearing that everyone would go to the Spirit Hall to verify, quickly said, "The Elder of the Spirit Hall are usually very busy, and as top experts on the continent, they naturally don't like others acting in their name."
"Therefore, I cannot reveal his name, and you should not bother him."
Ye Lingling left the Hotel and ran through the streets.
As she passed a corner, she bumped into Dugu Yan, who had come looking for her.
"Ling Ling, are you alright?" Dugu Yan asked anxiously.
Ye Lingling shook her head and whispered, "Teacher Qin is a graduate of the Shrek Academy."
Dugu Yan sneered, "Very well. Ling Ling, let's go back to the academy first. Don't worry, Grandpa will take care of things for us."
Thus, escorted by the City Lord Mansion's Guard Unit, the two left Suotuo City overnight.
Meanwhile, inside the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Dugu Bo and Wu Qi sat on a hilltop outside the academy, admiring the moonlight while discussing something.
"I've been feeling uneasy. Could it be that something happened to Yan Yan?"
Having learned about Qin Ming's character from Wu Qi, he was genuinely worried that something unexpected might happen on the road.
Wu Qi lay on the Stone and said leisurely, "There's no use in worrying. Besides, as long as you're alright, Dugu Yan's Goddess of Life isn't in danger."
"Even if you get taken hostage, I can just go to the Spirit Hall and get people to help you."
He may seem to be bragging, but he does have the Papal Order, which allows him to mobilize powerful figures within the Spirit Hall.
Dugu Bo frowned. "Perhaps I'm under too much pressure."
"Even though you don't concern yourself with worldly affairs, you still feel pressure?" Wu Qi asked curiously.
Dugu Bo sighed, "Now that my strength has increased, I naturally want to avenge myself. That son of a bitch from Chrysanthemum Pass, I almost lost to him!"
"I promise I won't cause you any trouble, but that doesn't mean I'll give Chrysanthemum Pass face."
Anyway, Chrysanthemum Douluo is Bibi Dong's henchman, so whether he is injured or not has nothing to do with the Worship Hall.
"If it's just about revenge, the leaves from the Snow Swan Kiss are enough. However, you'd better be careful; Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo are inseparable, and unless they're on a mission alone, the two of them won't be too far apart."
Dugu Bo sneered, "I'm only level ninety-three. For Ghost Douluo to interfere in my duel with Chrysanthemum Pass is just ridiculous."
He fought this battle precisely to shed the title of "weakest" Titled Douluo.
He's already infamous; those with nothing to lose aren't afraid of those wearing shoes!
Seeing that it was getting late, Qin Ming took his leave.
Yu Tianheng did not leave, but looked at Yu Xiaogang with a complicated expression.
This uncle has been away from the family for many years, and I never expected him to have aged so much.
"Uncle Yu Xiaogang, Grandpa"
Yu Xiaogang interrupted, "Let's go for a walk, we'll talk on the way."
After giving them instructions, the two went downstairs.
Downstairs in the Hotel.
Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but ask, "Father, how has he been all these years?"
Yu Tianheng nodded, "Uncle Yu Xiaogang, what happened back then is in the past. Grandpa wants you to go back."
Yu Xiaogang turned away and said solemnly, "I haven't proven myself yet, how dare I ask the family for acceptance?"
Yu Tianheng didn't think he could persuade the other party, so he simply asked, "Uncle Yu Xiaogang, is Tang San your student?"
Unlike the Spirit Master Competition, the Great Soul Arena does not prohibit the use of weapons other than Martial Soul.
Although he was defeated by Hidden Weapons, Yu Tianheng did not blame Tang San, nor did he make excuses for himself.
A loss is a loss!
Mentioning Tang San, Yu Xiaogang's lips curled up involuntarily. He put his hands behind his back, tilted his head back at a 45-degree angle, and struck a pose of a reclusive sage.
"That's right, Little San is my disciple. Moreover, I can tell you definitively that Little San's Talent goes far beyond this. Under my tutelage, he will surely become a powerful figure like the former Clear Sky Douluo."
The two Clear Sky Douluo were renowned throughout the continent and had long been the benchmarks that countless Soul Master aspired to emulate.
Yu Xiaogang spoke with absolute certainty, but Yu Tianheng did not believe he was lying.
"Another monster like Wu Qi."
"Wu Qi? The one with the Azure Luan Martial Soul?" Yu Xiaogang asked hurriedly.
Upon receiving an affirmative answer, he beamed with joy, "I never expected him to go to your college."
"You know him?"
Yu Xiaogang said regretfully, "When I first came to Suotuo City, I met him once. I intended to take him as my disciple, but unfortunately, I was too late; he had already left."
As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, Tian Heng, have you ever considered transferring to the Shrek Academy?"
The Shrek Team is still missing one player, Yu Tianheng is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.
Yu Xiaogang had imagined that with the opponent and Dai Mubai forming Dual Frontline Formation, the opponent would have no chance of breaking through.
He believed that such a team would definitely achieve good results in the Spirit Master Competition.
Yu Tianheng gave a bitter smile, "Uncle Yu Xiaogang, I'm afraid that won't work."
"It's getting late, I should head back now. Let's talk another day."
Dugu Yan was his primary target for "conquest," so if he left now, how could he win over Dugu Bo?
Besides, Dugu Yan deeply resented the Shrek Team, and figuring out how to manage the relationship between the two sides was already a headache for him.
Yu Xiaogang was not surprised by this.
There's plenty of time in the future. Judging from Qin Ming's demeanor, he probably knows about the Shrek Academy's predicament.
The most urgent task is to resolve the issue of the number of participants before considering the team members.