Douluo: Bestowing Ning Rongrong in Marriage, Reward: Heaven Shading Method

"Just an ordinary favor. Don't overthink it!"

Dai Mubai, at a loss for words, sighed. I even grabbed her tail just now. How was that an ordinary favor?

If it had been him, he probably would have been slapped already.

He glanced at the graceful figure walking away and could not help sighing. "Brother Ye, you have to teach me how to court girls someday. I feel like complete trash compared to you!"

Ye Xingchen nodded awkwardly. Looking at Dai Mubai's dejected face, he did not know how to comfort the man for the moment.

Night gradually fell. The streets of Suotuo City bustled with people beneath dazzling lights!

Following Dean Flender here, Ye Xingchen and the others seemed completely out of place.

They looked like common country folk entering a big city for the first time.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar in particular would stop to stare whenever they saw a pretty girl or delicious food along the way.

Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing would linger even longer whenever they spotted beautiful jewelry or interesting toys.

Flender sighed helplessly. Seeing Ye Xingchen, Tang San, and Dai Mubai behind him made him feel a little better.

"Ye Xingchen, can't you keep an eye on your wife? If she keeps buying like this, all of Suotuo City won't have enough goods for her!"

Ye Xingchen felt slightly embarrassed at Flender's words.

He turned back to glance at Rongrong, who was buying jewelry, then spread his hands with a smile. "Women just like buying strange things. There's nothing I can do about it!"

"Why don't you try persuading her? You might even get some gold coins out of it!"

Dai Mubai, standing nearby, nearly burst out laughing. He turned to look at Dean Flender and suggested, "Dean Flender, I think Brother Ye is right. If you go persuade her, maybe you can lighten some of the school's food expenses!"

Flender sighed awkwardly. Faced with their teasing, he did not know what to say. Still, he thought the suggestion had some merit.

"Tang San, why have you been so gloomy this whole way? There hasn't been a trace of a smile on your face. What's wrong with you these past few days?"

Dai Mubai, arms folded, looked back at the gloomy Tang San and asked, "Did you and Xiao Wu have a fight? Couples arguing is normal. Go comfort her—you're a grown man!"

Tang San's expression remained calm, but he sighed inwardly at Dai Mubai's words.

If simply comforting her could win Xiao Wu's heart back, would I still be like this?

"I'm fine. You don't need to worry."

Hearing Tang San's icy reply, Dean Flender looked puzzled. He remembered that this young man had not been like this when they first met.

He sighed and lightly reminded him, "Tang San, I hope you remember why Grandmaster sent you to Shrek Academy. If you keep wallowing in this matter and cannot pull yourself out of it, then I believe Grandmaster will be very disappointed in you!"

Disappointed?

Tang San slightly raised his head and watched Dean Flender's retreating back.

He sighed inwardly, then glanced at the calm-faced Ye Xingchen beside him. I'm truly too aggrieved.

Not only had the girl he liked fallen for someone else, but he was also being utterly crushed in terms of strength.

Tang San sighed gloomily without saying a word, then quickly followed Dean Flender forward.

"Brother Ye, do you think Tang San has something wrong with his head? Look at how depressed he is all the time. He's nothing like the person we saw before!"

"But look at Xiao Wu instead—she's happy, bouncing around everywhere. She doesn't look like anything's wrong at all. Women these days are really too hard to understand!"

Dai Mubai sighed with his arms folded. He turned to look at Xiao Wu and the others, teasing them with a grin.

Ye Xingchen merely smiled. Tang San must be feeling awful right now. Even I wouldn't be happy if I were in his place.

A moment later, outside the Soul Fighting Arena, Ye Xingchen carried bags in both hands as he swept his gaze over the arena before him. His eyes gleamed. According to the original plot, this was where everyone would earn the qualifications needed to graduate.

The fighting methods inside were quite ordinary, making it extremely easy for him.

"This is Suotuo City's Soul Fighting Arena. As the name suggests, it is an arena where Soul Masters fight!"

"Although I don't particularly like this place, I have to admit that it has a very significant effect on improving a Soul Master's combat abilities. So I hope all of you can achieve good results here!"

"As for the specific graduation requirements, Dai Mubai will explain them to you one by one. Now go inside and register for the matches!"

After calmly tossing out those words, Flender was about to leave when Ning Rongrong appeared before him, smiling sweetly. "Teacher, since you're heading back anyway, why don't you help me take these things back? We won't have time to look after them once we start fighting later!"

Flender's expression shifted slightly at Ning Rongrong's words. Looking at the large bags in everyone's hands, he felt a headache coming on.

Just as he was about to refuse, Ning Rongrong smiled again. "Of course, as payment, I'm willing to cover the school's food expenses for half a year. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will pay for it. What do you think?"

Defeated by money, Dean Flender scratched his head and gave a light cough. "Rongrong, you can't measure this world with money. Although money truly can do anything, I am still your dean!"

"As your dean, helping you is only natural. Give me all the things. I'll take them back for you!"

Ma Hongjun's eyes nearly popped out at the sight. Was this really the same dignified Dean Flender from before?

"Oh my god, has Dean Flender really been defeated by money? This is too absurd!"

Oscar, unconcerned by Ma Hongjun's complaint, folded his arms and laughed. "You don't understand. The charm of money is irresistible everywhere!"

"Our sister-in-law is so rich that conquering all of Shrek Academy is only a matter of time. I really envy Brother Ye for having such a beautiful and wealthy wife!"

Ye Xingchen's face flushed slightly at their words. Looking at Dean Flender carrying the bags, he sighed inwardly.

Ever since I came to the Douluo Continent, it seems all the plotlines have changed, and everyone's personalities have shifted a little too.

For example, Dean Flender had gone from being dignified in the past to loving money as much as his life now.

"Come on, Dean Flender has taken all the things. Let's go in and see what this place is about. It's my first time at somewhere like this!"

Now empty-handed, Ning Rongrong smiled as she walked over to Ye Xingchen, hooked her arm around his, and teased, "Once we get inside, I'll cover all the expenses here. Don't be polite with me!"

Dai Mubai clicked his tongue slightly and sighed with envy. "If only you had come to Shrek Academy earlier. Maybe you could have reimbursed my registration fee and all the other expenses I've spent here!"

Ning Rongrong smiled indifferently, then pulled Ye Xingchen inside.

Inside the Soul Fighting Arena, voluptuous and alluring female attendants walked around holding number plates in their hands.

Whenever they waved those number plates, the fighters whose turns had come would pat their chests and step into the center of the arena.

On the elevated platform above the arena, a sharply dressed man with slicked-back hair held a microphone and shouted without restraint.

"Welcome to the arena! This is the paradise of Soul Masters, and also the hell of Soul Masters. Here lies a battlefield filled with glory!"

"Many new friends have arrived tonight, and I can already see them! Let us watch closely as they bring us wonderful performances!"

Seeing the familiar scene, Ye Xingchen could not help curling his lips into a faint smile.

He looked back at Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, then shook his head slightly.

"Please, join a team with me. Let's form a combination!"

Dai Mubai smiled at Zhu Zhuqing. "Your martial soul and mine are a natural match. If we become a combination, we'll be able to defeat many opponents!"

Zhu Zhuqing's face remained cool and indifferent, but a trace of helplessness appeared when she heard him. She glanced at the thick-skinned Dai Mubai and shook her head. "I'm only in my twenties, while you're already in your thirties. If I'm not mistaken, if I form a combination with you, the opponents we face will be different too, right?"

Coming back to his senses, Dai Mubai scratched his head awkwardly. "I almost forgot about that. But it doesn't matter. Once we become a combination, we can still coordinate with each other during battle!"

Zhu Zhuqing sighed indifferently. She stepped forward to Ning Rongrong and Ye Xingchen, then said calmly, "Sorry, Rongrong and I have already formed a combination. Wherever she goes, I go!"

Dai Mubai sighed awkwardly. Seeing that his plan to get closer had failed, he said nothing more.

Xiao Wu, meanwhile, had been staring at the center of the arena. She glanced around, intending to wander off, when Oscar came over. "Sister Xiao Wu, do you want to form a combination with me? Let's go have some fun in the arena together!"

Xiao Wu shook her head calmly. She looked at Oscar, then folded her arms and teased, "Go team up with Brother Tang San. I want to form a team by myself!"

Tang San, standing nearby, revealed a trace of disappointment in his eyes. He turned to look at the vast arena, anger flickering in his gaze.

He then turned back to Dai Mubai and asked, "How do you do this?"

Dai Mubai sighed and pointed toward the registration desk in the distance. "If you're alone, just register an account over there. They'll give you a token afterward, and your record will be marked on it!"

"But I still advise you to find a partner. Most teams here are two-person combinations. Going solo is too difficult!"

Tang San nodded calmly. He looked back at the silent Xiao Wu, said nothing more, and immediately walked toward the registration counter.

"Xiao Wu, what exactly happened between you two? It feels like things changed so suddenly!"

After Tang San left, the confused Dai Mubai walked up to Xiao Wu and asked, "Did that blockhead do something to make you angry? Tell me if anything happened, and I'll talk some sense into him!"

Xiao Wu shook her head with a smile. Looking at Dai Mubai trying to play peacemaker, she found it somewhat boring.

She turned back toward the arena and spread her hands. "Don't think too much about it. There's nothing between him and me!"

"Let's join the matches too. Didn't the dean say we have to achieve results here?"

Ye Xingchen nodded from the side. He looked at Ning Rongrong, then took her little hand and walked toward the service counter.

Zhu Zhuqing, following behind them, quickly hurried after them as well.

As soon as they reached the counter, the beautiful attendant before them smiled and asked, "Are the three of you a team? What combination would you like to form? Please write your names here!"

Ye Xingchen nodded slightly. He looked back at Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, then asked with a smile, "Do you want to choose a powerful-sounding name?"

Ning Rongrong scratched her head, looked at Zhu Zhuqing, and quickly said with a smile, "How about Stunning Tang Sect Combination?"

Stunning Tang Sect Combination?

Ye Xingchen froze slightly upon hearing the name. He looked at the two girls and was about to ask when Xiao Wu walked over as well.

"Do you still need anyone? Add me in!"

Rongrong nodded and grabbed Xiao Wu's arm. "That makes the three of us, and with my husband, there'll be four!"

"Let's call ourselves Stunning Tang Sect. It's a pretty good name, and it suits our temperament and looks!"