You're still so arrogant even in a wheelchair?

Upon receiving the divine telepathic message from Tang San, Da Ming and Er Ming dared not show the slightest bit of negligence and set off immediately.

Because Wang Dong'er had already departed in advance to report to Shrek Academy in accordance with Tang San's original script, they had to reach Shrek Academy as soon as possible.

The two transformed into streaks of light, streaking across the high sky at extreme speed.

The gale whistled in their ears. As he flew, Er Ming still couldn't help but mutter to himself. He turned his head to look at Da Ming, his rugged face filled with conflict.

"Big Brother, what kind of madness do you think has gotten into Tang San? Everything was fine, so why throw Xiao Qi into that river? Could that river be the variable Tang San mentioned? But if it is a variable, why throw Xiao Qi into it? If something were to happen to Xiao Qi..."

Da Ming's expression was somber, his gaze fixed straight ahead. Hearing this, he also frowned slightly.

"Tang San's thoughts have always been profound; it is normal that we cannot fathom them."

"But... could it be that Third Brother and Sister Xiao Wu had a fight? A married couple bickering, taking it out on the child? That's just too low!"

Er Ming still felt it was unreliable and scratched his head.

Da Ming glanced at him and shook his head.

"That shouldn't be it. You know how Tang San feels about Sister Xiao Wu—he treats her like a treasure, afraid she might fall if held in his hand or melt if kept in his mouth. Even if there were a conflict, he would never be willing to lay a finger on Xiao Qi."

"That's not necessarily true."

Er Ming curled his lips, lowering his voice a few notches as if afraid of being overheard by that person in the God Realm.

"Big Brother, have you forgotten? In the training plan Tang San previously devised for that kid named Huo Yuhao, there were several times he intended for Xiao Qi to 'die' right in front of that boy."

"He claimed it was to stimulate the boy's potential and make him feel guilty, so that he would love Xiao Qi even more devotedly... Tsk tsk, only he could come up with such ruthless tactics."

"If he dares to orchestrate such a grand drama of 'life and death,' then throwing Xiao Qi into a river right now seems... not so hard to accept, does it?"

Da Ming fell silent.

Although Er Ming's words were crude, they were not unreasonable.

For the sake of that so-called foolproof plan, Tang San was indeed capable of anything.

In his logic, as long as the final result was good, a tragic process or even the sacrifice of some familial affection was all for the sake of the bigger picture.

"Stop guessing blindly."

Da Ming sighed, cutting off Er Ming's wild train of thought.

"Regardless of the reason, since it is his arrangement, we just need to follow it. Perhaps... that river really does hold some great opportunity."

Er Ming shrank his neck and muttered in a low voice.

"I hope so... As long as he doesn't decide to give us two brothers some kind of 'trial' as well. My old arms and legs can't handle that kind of tossing around."

At the mention of "training," both of their expressions changed in unison, clearly recalling some less-than-pleasant memories.

Without another word, the two accelerated once more, rushing toward Shrek Academy like meteors chasing the moon.

Shrek City, East Gate.

As the number one academy on the continent, the enrollment season at Shrek Academy was always packed with people.

Wang Dong'er was dressed in men's clothing, her short, powder-blue hair giving her a spirited and heroic look. Her large eyes were filled with curiosity and anticipation for her future life at the academy.

She had just successfully completed her enrollment procedures, thanks to her exceptional talent and a recommendation letter.

I wonder how Big Uncle and Second Uncle are doing at home, and if they miss me.

Wang Dong'er hummed a little tune, her mood exceptionally bright.

However, just as she stepped one foot into the city gate:

Boom! Boom!

Two terrifying auras descended from the sky, instantly enveloping the entire gate area.

The surrounding civilians and low-level Spirit Masters were left trembling in fear by this pressure; even the guards at the gate were so terrified that they collapsed to the ground.

Wang Dong'er was stunned. She looked up and saw two familiar figures standing before her like gate guardians.

"Big Uncle? Second Uncle?!"

Wang Dong'er widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.

"Why are you here? I only left a few days ago!"

"This is your father's will."

Da Ming spoke.

Upon hearing that it was Tang San's intention, Wang Dong'er's little face immediately fell.

Just then, a furious roar suddenly erupted from within Shrek Academy.

"Insolence! Who dares to run wild in Shrek City?!"

Accompanying this roar, a disheveled figure approached, carrying a strong scent of alcohol and meat. Soon, an old man sitting in a wheelchair appeared.

It was none other than Shrek Academy's Taotie Douluo, Xuan Zi.

Xuan Zi glared with his dim, yellowish eyes, still clutching half a half-eaten chicken leg in his hand, and began to curse at Da Ming and Er Ming.

"Where did you guys come from? Don't you know the rules of Shrek City? How dare you release your pressure here and disturb the students! Are you tired of living?!"

"Get lost, old man! Otherwise, I'll have to teach you a lesson and show you what the rules are!"

Da Ming and Er Ming exchanged glances, seeing a trace of astonishment in each other's eyes, which quickly turned into mockery.

Teach us a lesson?

Has this old man gone senile from drinking fake booze?

Back when they were reigning supreme in the Star Dou Great Forest, this old man hadn't even been born yet.

Besides... he's already in a wheelchair, and he's still looking for trouble?

"Big Brother, he said he wants to teach us a lesson."

Er Ming pointed at Xuan Zi, his face full of amusement.

"Mm, I heard."

Da Ming nodded indifferently.

"Then... let him teach us."

"You got it!"

Er Ming had been itching for a fight for a long time. He had been staying at the Clear Sky Sect all this time with no one to spar with, and he was dying to stretch his limbs.

Before the words even faded, Er Ming's mountain-like body moved.

Without any flashy soul skills, it was just a simple punch, carrying the terrifying brute force of the Titan Giant Ape, slamming directly toward Xuan Zi.

Before Xuan Zi could even react, he felt an irresistible, overwhelming force strike him. The half-eaten chicken leg in his hand instantly turned into powder.

"BOOM--!!!"

With a deafening roar, Xuan Zi was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing through half of the city wall and embedding himself deep into the earth.

"What kind of thing are you, daring to spout such nonsense in front of us."

Er Ming clapped his hands, his face full of disdain.

He hadn't even used ten percent of his strength for that punch, fearing he might kill the old man outright.

The surrounding crowd fell into a deathly silence.

One punch... and he sent the legendary Taotie Douluo flying?

What kind of monsters are these two?!

Da Ming ignored the terrified gazes around him. He grabbed Wang Dong'er, who had yet to recover from her shock, and with a flash of his figure, he and Er Ming vanished from the spot.

The outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Beside that seemingly ordinary little river.

Da Ming and Er Ming landed with Wang Dong'er.

The moment they touched the ground, their expressions turned grave.

"Is this the river?"

Da Ming narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself.

It really is strange.

He could not sense what was inside this river.

"Big Uncle, Second Uncle, why did you bring me here?"

Wang Dong'er looked at the plain little river before her, her face full of confusion.

"Are we going fishing?"

Da Ming and Er Ming exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat awkward.

They couldn't exactly say that her own father had told them to throw her in, could they?

"Your father said there is an opportunity here that belongs to you, and he wants you to jump in."

An opportunity? What kind of opportunity could be in a little river?

However, out of trust, Wang Dong'er straightened her clothes and jumped into the river.

That powder-blue figure instantly submerged into the clear River Water and vanished from sight.

Da Ming and Er Ming stood on the bank, staring intently at the surface of the water, their hearts in their throats.

I hope Xiao Qi is alright.