Reunion with Shrek Academy

Upon returning to the academy, Xue Ke planned to first report her safety to the Three Education Committee Members, then ask them where the Imperial Fighting Team had gone.

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy Education Committee was located in the center of the main campus. There was quite a distance from the gates to the committee, but Xue Ke was in no hurry. She strolled leisurely through the campus while considering her next move.

The moment she arrived at the committee entrance, Xue Ke heard a commotion from within.

"Shrek Academy? Why haven't I heard of it? It can't be some backwater no-name academy, can it? Chief Meng Shenji, how could you allow these country bumpkins to join our academy? Have you forgotten that Heaven Dou Royal Academy only accepts children of nobility?"

Soon after, waves of arguing broke out inside.

"From the sound of it, that seems to be my bargain-bin uncle, Xue Xing." Xue Ke slapped her forehead, finally remembering what was happening inside.

"Isn't this perfect, Tang San!" The mention of Tang San immediately made her think of Tang Hao, and Xue Ke gritted her teeth in hatred.

"Three Education Committee Members, I'm back!"

Xue Ke strode into the Education Committee hall. Prince Xue Xing, dressed in magnificent robes, was looking arrogantly at the Shrek Academy group. At his side stood Dugu Bo, whose hair and beard were both dark green and whose posture was as straight as a spear, along with Xue Beng, dressed in Heaven Dou Royal Academy's uniform.

Everyone's gaze fell upon Xue Ke, and their faces were immediately filled with shock.

"P-Princess Xue Ke! You're alive! That's wonderful!" Seeing Xue Ke standing safely before him, Meng Shenji was so excited that he could barely speak. Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin beside him also revealed delighted expressions.

Xue Xing and Xue Beng were not as excited as the Three Education Committee Members. Xue Xing merely gave Xue Ke an indifferent glance, while a flicker of disappointment flashed through Xue Beng's eyes, as though he truly did not want to see Xue Ke again.

Dugu Bo fixed his pair of green eyes on Xue Ke. He hurried over and carefully inspected her from head to toe before finally relaxing, a broad smile spreading across his stiff old face.

"Girl, it's good that you're all right. Good that you're all right! Because of what happened to you, you have no idea how heartbroken my Yan Yan has been lately. Come with this old man to find Yan Yan later."

Xue Ke nodded, then glanced at the Shrek Academy group, who were currently glaring furiously at one another, and asked calmly, "What happened here?"

Xue Beng, who had been standing to the side, stepped forward and briefly explained what had happened to Xue Ke. Naturally, he did not hold back from embellishing the story.

Hmph, he just wants to use me as a weapon. Does he think this princess is an idiot? Well... it's not like I can't play along.

Xue Ke's lively eyes rolled, and a plan formed in her mind as the corners of her lips curled upward slightly.

"So that's what happened! I know these people from Shrek Academy. Our Imperial Fighting Team fought them back in Suotuo City. Their talent was nothing special. I never expected them to have the nerve to come to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and they even injured you, Brother. They really do need a proper lesson. Otherwise, where would the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's dignity go?"

After saying that, Xue Ke shot Tang San a vicious glare and pointed at him. "Grandpa Dugu, teach this Tang San fellow a good lesson for me. He bullied me terribly in Suotuo City!"

A father's debts were paid by his son. Let this filial son repay the debt Tang Hao owed.

Dugu Bo turned his green eyes upon Tang San and glared at him viciously. Tang San immediately felt a chill run down his spine and could not help shuddering.

"Dugu Bo, if you dare hurt Tang San, you'll regret it! His father won't let you off!" Seeing that things were going badly, Yu Xiaogang threatened him.

Dugu Bo snorted coldly and disdainfully glanced at Yu Xiaogang, who was useless aside from being anxious. Without another word, he released his Soul Power pressure toward Tang San and Yu Xiaogang.

With a boom, Yu Xiaogang was crushed to the ground like a dead dog, unable to move, while Tang San still gritted his teeth and held on.

"Hm? Interesting!" Dugu Bo increased the pressure of his Soul Power on Tang San. The Shrek Academy teachers were about to step forward to shield Tang San when Xue Ke threatened everyone:

"Anyone who helps Tang San today will be opposing this princess and opposing the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. Your Shrek Academy can forget about remaining in Heaven Dou City!"

At once, the rest of Shrek Academy no longer dared to act rashly.

"Pff—" Tang San was forced to spit out a mouthful of blood under Dugu Bo's Soul Power pressure. His entire body lay prone on the ground, trembling violently.

"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan suddenly ran in from outside.

"X-Xue Ke!" Upon seeing Xue Ke, Dugu Yan rubbed her emerald-green eyes and only erupted in joy after confirming that this was not an illusion. She lunged forward, swept Xue Ke into her arms, and hugged her tightly.

"Wonderful! Wonderful! It's good that you're all right! It's good that you're all right!" Dugu Yan's joyful tears instantly soaked Xue Ke's clothes. Countless words ultimately became only these few short sentences.

"Cough, cough, cough... Sister Yan, let go. I can't breathe." Dugu Yan's embrace suffocated Xue Ke until her face flushed red.

"Oh, oh, oh!" Dugu Yan awkwardly scratched her head, then grabbed Xue Ke's little hand and started pulling her outside.

"Sister Yan, wait."

Xue Ke turned to Dugu Bo and said, "Grandpa Dugu, that's enough. Let them go for now."

Tang San forced himself upright slowly, glaring hatefully at Xue Ke. He could not understand why Xue Ke was targeting him.

Xue Ke sneered, completely unconcerned by Tang San's gaze.

I'll collect a little interest first. Next time, we'll have some real fun.

Seeing Xue Ke still standing there, Dugu Yan hurriedly grabbed her hand and dragged her out, completely forgetting that she had come here to find Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo: My little padded jacket has sprung a leak.

Xue Ke was brought to Dugu Yan's room, where she was subjected to a round of friendly "questioning" from Dugu Yan.

Helplessly, Xue Ke briefly explained how she had encountered danger. Of course, she had altered the story somewhat. She did not reveal anything about the Dao Demon Space to Dugu Yan, merely saying that she had been sucked into a black hole and narrowly escaped disaster.

"Hmph! I never thought the famous Clear Sky Douluo would do something like bullying the weak and throwing his weight around. The Tang Father and Son are both no good!" Dugu Yan indignantly stood up for Xue Ke.

After staying with Dugu Yan for a while, Xue Ke left Heaven Dou Royal Academy, hired a carriage, and headed for the Prince's Mansion.

Heaven Dou City, Prince's Mansion.

"Crown Prince! Crown Prince!"

"What has you so flustered?"

Xue Qinghe set down his pen and looked at the subordinate rushing toward him with an excited expression.

"Princess Xue Ke has returned! Princess Xue Ke just returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy and is now heading toward the Prince's Mansion."

"What did you say?!" Xue Qinghe abruptly rose to his feet. The pen in his hand fell to the floor, and his entire body trembled slightly from overwhelming excitement as two streams of tears unconsciously rolled down his cheeks.

Author's note:

The next chapter is where things get going. Is there anyone who still hasn't gotten aboard? Let me remind everyone: for safety reasons, this ride won't be taking the highway, won't be taking the highway, won't be taking the highway!

When I woke up this morning and saw the numbers 311+16766, my head was buzzing. The day this book gets its status changed still feels impossibly far away.

Finally, let me recommend a book, Douluo: Reborn Ye Lingling. That book likes taking the highway. I almost couldn't get off several times.