Free Money, Why Not Take It?

The words "pay compensation" struck Lin Feng's most sensitive nerve like a bolt from the blue.

He wavered. Maybe having Ning Rongrong join the battle was not absolutely necessary after all.

What if? If it really came down to paying compensation, this deal would be a massive loss!

No, he could not let that happen.

"It won't, Rong Rong."

Zhu Zhuqing voiced her opinion at just the right moment. She explained, "I tested your counterattack damage effect. With your current control over the 'Glazed Wall,' you can at most reflect fifty percent of the opponent's attack power. As long as they aren't too fragile, or don't foolishly strike your shield with all their strength, no one will die."

Lin Feng nodded thoughtfully.

If the risk was only this great, then it seemed acceptable again!

One more person competing meant one more opportunity to bet and make money!

He even began considering whether he should devise some offensive methods for Ning Rongrong, so she could Take Initiative as well.

But seeing how she was busy from morning to night and exhausted every day, he felt somewhat reluctant.

"Fine, then it's settled!" he declared decisively.

"Besides the Individual Match, you two will form a Duo Combination for the two-on-two matches. That way, I can place three bets."

He did not bother concealing his true motive.

He had great confidence in the two girls' strength.

Moreover, he had long planned for the future. He intended to form a team and win the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition three years from now. After all, the prize was three Soul Bones.

Soul Bones were incredibly valuable. If there was a chance, he naturally had to fight for them.

With Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, plus Xiao Wu, they could win even if they brought along a few dogs.

And Ning Rongrong was an excellent candidate for team captain.

She now possessed powerful self-defense capabilities. The Cultivation Method she practiced allowed her to remain calm at all times, and with Spiritual Connection to establish a Mental Link, she could perfectly hold down the rear and coordinate the entire battlefield.

Participating in more battles was crucial for honing their reactions and improving teamwork.

Spiritual Connection was such a useful skill, and its modification was simple. Lin Feng had already decided that everyone who joined his ranks would get a copy.

Ning Rongrong was not worried about Lin Feng's decision. She knew very well how much she had transformed lately, and confidence came naturally to her.

She was no ordinary Support System Soul Master now. She did not need others to distract themselves protecting her.

Thinking about how her teacher had pushed so hard for her to compete, only because he wanted more chances to place bets and make money, a bold thought suddenly surfaced in her mind: Should I ask Teacher whether he wants to consider living off a woman?

She really wanted to stuff her soft, sweet things straight into his mouth and show them off to him!

Zhu Zhuqing was more direct. She threw a straight ball at him. "Teacher, betting is gambling. That isn't good."

She knew Teacher was betting to make money.

But now, nearly all the academy's expenses were being covered by Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong often asked her to help with small tasks, then casually stuffed a large handful of Gold Coins into her hands as thanks.

When she had Teacher buy ingredients, Ning Rongrong had arranged a budget of one thousand Gold Coins per month.

Logically speaking, Teacher should not be short on money.

She worried silently: Teacher absolutely cannot develop a gambling addiction. Nine out of ten gamblers lose. I'm worrying myself sick over this family.

"Hm?"

Lin Feng retorted righteously, "Why refuse Free Money?"

That left Zhu Zhuqing speechless. She could only sigh silently.

She secretly wondered: Should I give Teacher all two thousand Gold Coins of Private Savings I've accumulated?

Without realizing it, her Little Treasury had exploded from a few dozen Gold Coins to more than two thousand over the past half month, thanks to Ning Rongrong's constant rewards and reimbursements.

Nearly everything she ate, wore, and used was paid for by Ning Rongrong.

She had to admit, having a considerate rich Junior Sister was truly nice!

Most importantly, refusing was not even an option.

Ning Rongrong would always put on an expression that said, "If you won't take it, I'll throw it away." Who could bear that?

So Zhu Zhuqing could only accept it with a clear conscience.

Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong was seriously considering another question: should she keep throwing money around? If Teacher really became a Tycoon someday, would he lose interest in her Gold Coin Offensive?

A thought surfaced: Should I deliberately lose tonight's match? Make all of Teacher's betting money vanish? Make him poor again, so he'll be even less able to leave me?

As she thought about it, a sly smile unconsciously appeared on her face.

While Lin Feng and his two disciples held their weekly meeting in the small courtyard, discussing how to make a fortune at the Battle Soul Arena—

Over at Shrek Academy, someone Tang San had been eagerly awaiting finally arrived.

It was Master, Yu Xiaogang.

His arrival gave Tang San, who had been depressed for days, a Booster Shot. More than half the gloom on his face dispersed with it.

Yu Xiaogang had always been extremely strict with Tang San.

He had heard from Flender about Tang San's listless behavior over the past half month, and he was greatly displeased.

Naturally, he knew about Tang San's feelings for Xiao Wu, though he did not know how far things had progressed.

What surprised him even more was that Xiao Wu, who had always clung to Tang San, had also begun keeping her distance.

The two had once been inseparable. How had things turned out like this?

When he learned that the Root Cause of it all seemed to be the newly opened Supreme Academy across the street, and that the two sides had even clashed, Yu Xiaogang's expression became especially grim.

So he sought Tang San out for a private talk.

"Little San, do you know what you did wrong? What have I taught you?"

Yu Xiaogang's voice was stern. "You have made no progress in Soul Power for half a month, and that is bad enough. Are you planning to remain this depressed? Just because Xiao Wu no longer revolves around you as she did before, you have even Neglected your cultivation?"

"Cultivation is your own business. If you continue like this, you'll become useless."

Tang San was rendered speechless. He lowered his head and did not dare argue.

Seeing him like this, Yu Xiaogang knew he had guessed correctly.

The Flowery World truly dazzled the eyes.

It was not only boys who were easily led astray. Girls could also easily be Lured Away by those Yellow Hairs outside.

His impression of Xiao Wu worsened by several degrees.

He had never particularly liked Xiao Wu's overly lively personality. In his view, her existence had always affected Tang San's cultivation.

Now that she was voluntarily keeping her distance, perhaps it was a Good Thing instead.

If Tang San could let go, he would be able to focus more fully on cultivation.

"Teacher, I was wrong!" Tang San admitted quietly.

Seeing Tang San's Sincere Attitude, Yu Xiaogang's expression softened considerably.

"It's good that you know your mistake and can correct it. Go prepare yourself. I'll go to the Battle Soul Arena tonight as well and see how you perform."

Perhaps because of Lin Feng's interference, the original Plot Trajectory had shifted in subtle ways.

Tang San's cultivation progress was clearly much slower than expected.

After dinner.

When Xiao Wu learned that Lin Feng's group of three was also going to the Battle Soul Arena, she joined them without hesitation, and they headed for Suotuo City together.

Lin Feng had already noted the Battle Soul Arena's location during his last stroll, and since Xiao Wu had been there several times, the four quickly reached their destination.

"This place is so impressive!"

"Yeah, that was my first impression too." Xiao Wu nodded in agreement.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded calmly. "I heard it can hold over ten thousand spectators. It must be huge and lively inside."

"Hmph~"

Ning Rongrong lifted her little chin proudly. "Compared with our Sect, it's just average!"

Having grown accustomed to the splendor of major cities, she truly could not muster much amazement for the Battle Soul Arena in this small city.