"Dean Flender, let's leave things at that. Zhuqing and I won't be returning to the academy. Although it's a bit of a shame that we can't participate in the Continental Youth Soul Master Elite Tournament, Zhuqing and I will still come to the Soul Fighting Arena to watch the matches."
Hearing Zhong Li's words, Flender knew there was no turning things around. After sighing, he released Ma Hongjun, his figure looking somewhat desolate. The dreams of youth and the hopes of middle age were probably like bubbles in a dream—one poke, and they burst.
Seeing Flender's dejected appearance, Zhao Wuji felt a little upset as well. They had been brothers for nearly twenty years. How could he not know what Flender was thinking?
But what could they do? Zhong Li was not someone Shrek Academy and Blue Tyrant Academy could afford to offend. How had Liu Erlong lost her mind like that? Sigh!
"As for Teacher Zhao's matter, Second Grandpa, can you arrange it?"
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Zhong Li suddenly called out to the air, addressing someone as Second Grandpa, leaving everyone baffled. But the next moment, a white-haired middle-aged man who appeared to be only around thirty emerged before them.
"Second Grandpa."
When Zhu Zhuqing saw Zhong Daoming step out from the shadows, she hurriedly bowed to him. He was not only Zhong Li's Second Grandpa, but also practically her mentor. He deserved Zhu Zhuqing's utmost respect.
"Haha, granddaughter-in-law, there's no need for such formality. This old man isn't fond of such things."
Zhong Daoming put on no airs at all. He felt more like a kind and approachable older brother.
"Greetings, Your Excellency!" ×n
Other than Zhong Li and Zhu Zhuqing, every person present clasped their fists and bowed to Zhong Daoming.
Though he looked young, he was someone from