Douluo: Ruo Tuo Save Me

It wasn't just eye-searing—their ears and souls had suffered too. How long would it take to heal from what they had just witnessed?!

"Pfft..."

It wasn't just Zhong Li who spat out his drink; everyone else did too. Yufeng, Ma Hongjun, and the others hurriedly ran outside, where they had already started vomiting in the distance.

That scene just now would probably be impossible to recover from for the rest of their lives. When those two went to Skywater Academy to learn dancing, hadn't they been beaten up?

The girls no longer cared about their image, laughing so hard their bodies trembled. Ye Lingling even disregarded her usual composure and hammered the table with her delicate fists.

Even Zhu Zhuqing, with her cool and aloof demeanor, hurriedly covered her mouth to keep from laughing. Yet from the way her Slimes shook, it was obvious that she really was laughing.

Dugu Yan covered her forehead, feeling that being their vice-captain was truly too difficult. These two idiots... forget it. Let it all be destroyed.

Fortunately, everyone was well-mannered enough not to immediately tell the two of them to get off the stage.

The two brothers were somewhat drunk by then and failed to notice everyone's extraordinarily colorful expressions. They began to dance gracefully...

To be fair, the brothers' movements were all quite precise. As expected of dancers taught by Skywater Academy—they had not tarnished its reputation. The hip lifts, waist twists, flirtatious glances, trembling... they had the whole routine down perfectly. It was just a little hard on the eyes.

Skywater Academy's students and teachers had studied dance quite deeply. Still, who knew how many Gold Soul Coins they had been paid before they agreed to teach these two brothers how to dance—and even let them graduate...

While teaching them dance, how had they endured such eye-searing scenes without beating the two of them up...

Everyone endured their discomfort and pretended nothing was wrong, though their hearts churned like stormy seas... After the brothers finished their dance, they even gave them enthusiastic applause.

"Good, very good! Don't dance again next time!"

As the captain and eldest brother, Yu Tianheng hurriedly encouraged them. It was finally over. He swore that if these two ever mentioned dancing again, he would beat them up! Every time they brought it up, he would beat them up once!

"At first glance, this dance really is quite good. There isn't a single flaw to be found in any of the movements."

Zhong Li was not saying that against his conscience. Eye-searing as it was, they had genuinely danced very well.

Zhu Zhuqing, beside him, covered her mouth and smiled. But you were the first one to spit out your drink.

"Brother Zhong Li, how about you give us one too?"

After the two finished performing, Yufeng returned and egged him on from the side.

"Yeah, Brother Zhong Li, give us one!"

"Give us one!"

With someone taking the lead, the others naturally joined in.

Seeing everyone egg him on, Zhong Li did not refuse. He said:

"When it comes to dancing, I truly am unfamiliar with it. How about this? I'll compose a poem for everyone instead."

Strolling around, bird-walking, listening to storytelling, and admiring flower-spears—those were the things old Master Zhong ought to do.

Dancing? Dancing was impossible. If he dared dance, no one would dare watch...

Everyone nodded in agreement. Poetry and such were also quite popular on Douluo Continent.

It was simply that Spirit Masters were the most respected profession, so professions like poets were not viewed favorably by the public.

Even so, such professions had not disappeared from Douluo Continent.

Seeing no objections, Zhong Li cleared his throat and said:

"Lifting my head to gaze upon the bright moon, all myriad feelings dwell within. In this moment and this scene, it is as though Heavenly Star shines upon me; I wish to follow the moon's radiance.

"Grateful for old friends' kindness, bearing former companions' affection, pursuing the meaning of ages past, circling the city of a thousand autumns."

Zhong Li's words left everyone deeply shaken...

Zhong Daoming: Write it down, write it down...

To be continued

Chapter 69: Leaving Shrek Academy

People have joys and sorrows, reunions and partings; the moon waxes and wanes. Such things have been difficult to make whole since ancient times... A month had passed since the Imperial Fighting Team departed.

On the "official road" from Suotuo City to Heaven Dou City, a man and a woman walked side by side. The woman's slender hand was held by the man beside her.

At that moment, the man turned to the woman and said, "Zhuqing, aren't you going to ask where we're going?"

The two were Zhong Li and Zhu Zhuqing, who had left Shrek Academy two days earlier. A few days ago, Zhong Li had approached Flender and said that the world was vast and he wanted to see it.

Though reluctant to let him go, Flender still agreed to Zhong Li's request. It did not matter if Zhong Li wanted to do something without telling him. But if Zhong Li told him, that was giving Flender face.

He discussed it with Zhong Li, asking whether Zhong Li could return before the Spirit Master Tournament and fight on behalf of Shrek.

Of course, when the time came, they could simply go directly to Blue Tyrant Academy. He had already discussed it with Liu Erlong through letters.

Zhong Li agreed to Flender's request, but said that he would take Zhu Zhuqing away from Shrek Academy with him. When the Youth Spirit Master Tournament began, they would go to Blue Tyrant Academy together.

Thus, amid the reluctance of the teachers and Dai Mubai's group, the two set off for Heaven Dou City.

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and softly said, "You must have your reasons for doing this. I won't ask too much. Wherever you go, I'll go."

"..."

Once Zhu Zhuqing set her mind on something, even Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin could not pull her back. Since she had already chosen Zhong Li, then...

The corner of Zhong Li's mouth curled upward. The purpose of this journey was to visit Heaven Dou City and, while he was at it, take a look at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest.

That place had changed the talents of the Shrek Seven Devils. Even if he had no use for the things there, he was not alone.

Gongsun Li, Zhong Tian, Zhu Zhuqing, and the old men secretly protecting him could all use them.

The Immortal Herbs were right there, so why could he not take them himself? Perhaps he could even obtain two god-level Soul Bones. Ice Fire Dragon Kings, don't you agree?

As for Dugu Bo, it would be fine if they did not meet. But if they did, it would depend on whether he was willing to listen to reason, considering he had gotten to know Dugu Yan.

It would not be good to resort directly to underhanded methods.

The two set off again.

Why did they not take a carriage?

This had been mentioned before. Every journey would eventually reach its destination, so there was no need to hurry.

Shrek Academy

"Sigh, I wonder if that kid can eat well out there. He rather liked the dishes I made."

Shao Xin spoke as he ate a vegetable baozi.

Before leaving, Zhong Li had given Shrek Academy ten thousand Gold Soul Coins for Flender to improve the meals.

Flender accepted the Gold Soul Coins directly, without any pretenses. Shrek Academy was poor, after all. This money would be enough to last them until they went to Blue Tyrant Academy.

Tang San had been driven out of Shrek Academy, and Xiao Wu had gone with him. Zhong Li and Zhu Zhuqing had also gone out to see the continent.

Shrek Academy now had only four students left... Once again, there were more teachers than students.

"Yeah, what if that kid gets bullied outside and can't find anyone to help him?"

Zhao Wuji said after taking a bite from a steamed bun.

Flender glanced at Zhao Wuji as though he were an idiot.

"That kid's background isn't simple. Wearing those clothes, unless someone is a fool, basically no one would provoke him."

"True enough."

Zhao Wuji nodded, feeling much more at ease.

Ever since Zhong Li and Zhu Zhuqing left two days ago,

Shrek Academy's students had suddenly felt relieved.

Zhong Li was simply too monstrous. With him around, they had an overwhelming sense of security.

But he also suppressed them—who were also geniuses—to the point that they could barely breathe.

Perhaps that was the reason wolves did not walk alongside dogs.

Why did the Imperial Fighting Team members warmly call Zhong Li brother? It was not merely because of the force behind him. Who would not want to befriend such a genius?

If this child did not die, he would certainly become a Title Douluo in the future!

Do not think becoming a Title Douluo was easy. There were so many people on the continent, yet how many Title Douluo were there?

"Boss Dai, are you really not going out to find girls anymore?"

Ma Hongjun asked, throwing an arm around Dai Mubai's shoulders.

Ever since the days before Zhong Li's group came to Shrek Academy, he had noticed that Dai Mubai was actually cultivating seriously whenever he was not in class.

You lecherous tiger, instead of chasing girls, you were cultivating seriously? Did you have to compete so intensely?

"You wouldn't understand. Power! How wonderful it is. Only by possessing power can you pursue what you want.

"Before that, just work hard. Leave everything else to fate."

After encountering a monster like Zhong Li, he was like a straw sent by heaven to save him.

Having witnessed Zhong Li's world-destroying power, his thirst for strength had surpassed everything else...

After hearing Dai Mubai's words, Ma Hongjun put away his unruly smile.

He took a deep breath and made a decision that went against his ancestors.

Though he was still young, only twelve years old, did that mean he did not desire power?

The Rock Spear planted at Yunfu Pass was still standing there.

Rock King Emperor—what an unbelievably awesome title.

He, Ma Hongjun, also longed for that kind of powerful strength.

Zhong Li had said that as long as he...

"Boss Dai, I'm going to find Teacher. I might not return for several days. You can cultivate properly these next few days. I'm leaving..."

After speaking to Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun did not wait for a response. He walked forlornly toward the door, then gently closed it behind him.

"What's wrong with that fatty today?"

Dai Mubai looked at Ma Hongjun's lonely back in confusion.

Since he could not figure it out, he stopped thinking about it. Perhaps he was asking Flender to take him to that kind of place?

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun shared a dormitory, while Zhao Yun and Oscar shared another.

After Tang San was thrown out of Shrek Academy, Zhao Yun had no intention of moving back. That place held experiences he did not want to remember.

"Oscar, give me two Recovery Big Sausages."

After finishing his cultivation, Zhao Yun spoke to Oscar, who was shaving beside him.

The soul incantation was unpleasant? He could just pretend not to hear it. Oscar's first Spirit Skill could not only fill one's stomach, but also restore Soul Power and physical strength.

That was also one reason Zhao Yun did not want to move out.

Earlier, Zhao Wuji had painstakingly taught him many principles with fists of love.

How could he let down Zhao Wuji's kind intentions? Could his second uncle possibly harm him?

Mainly, Zhao Wuji's beating had hurt too much. He would not even let Zhong Li heal him, forcing him to eat Oscar's Recovery Big Sausages...

Once he got used to it, it was fine.

"First Spirit Skill: Daddy Has a Root..."

"Remember, you owe me two Silver Soul Coins. You have to pay them back."

After leaving the dormitory, Ma Hongjun hurried toward Flender's office without stopping.

He was afraid that if he arrived too late, he would regret it again...

To be continued

No matter how beautiful the scenery along a journey was, it depended on who shared it with you. Zhong Li and Zhu Zhuqing traveled at an unhurried pace, experiencing the customs and cultures of different regions.

He discovered that aside from liking fish, Zhu Zhuqing also liked fish tofu, fish balls, and similar dishes.

Was that truly worthy of a cat?