The Duke Didn't Need to Make a Move

Meng Shenji was breaking out in a cold sweat. Sigewinne did have a good temper, but that other one's temper was not nearly so good!

Or rather, whether Wriothesley had a good temper depended on how you treated him.

Even if you cursed him out, he had the kind of good temper where he would not even bother acknowledging you. But if you showed Sigewinne even the slightest disrespect, that was not something a few casual words could smooth over. That was absolutely the kind of thing that ended only when one side was dead.

The people from the civilian district, in particular, really would fight you to the death over it.

"What's the big deal?" Chubby Boy still did not take it seriously.

As for Tang San, who had been stuck with a needle, he suddenly felt warmth spreading through his entire body, as if the pain from before had been driven away.

"Third Brother, you're awake?" Long-legged Girl asked.

"Mm. Xiao Wu, I'm much better," Tang San said, somewhat apologetically.

Although Sigewinne's actions had made him a little uncomfortable, she had indeed been conscientious and responsible.

With that single injection, the effect was incredibly obvious.

"It actually worked?" Chubby Boy was also a little surprised.

"How is that possible?" The people on Shrek Academy's side widened their eyes, staring at Sigewinne in disbelief.

Flender knew full well that Zhilin had clearly failed to hold back his strength just now, which had caused Tang San to faint. How terrifying was the soul pressure of a Soul Douluo?

And yet Sigewinne had somehow relied on a single needle to rescue Tang San. It was simply inconceivable!

And judging from Tang San's condition, he was clearly better.

What method had she used, exactly?

"Teacher Qin, take your teachers down first," Meng Shenji said as well, waving his hand.

The students of Shrek Academy did have talent, but their conduct was somewhat lacking.

If they were allowed to remain here any longer, heaven knew what outrageous nonsense they might say next.

Fortunately, Sigewinne did not care about such things. Otherwise, if she had truly pursued the matter, they would have suffered for it.

Did they really think Wriothesley staying silent meant he was just there for show?

"Yes, Chief Meng." Qin Ming had also been sweating for Ma Hongjun just now. If Wriothesley really had beaten him to death, there would have been nowhere to even seek revenge.

Although he was somewhat reluctant to leave, Flender also knew that he had to take these little fellows away.

His disciple had not sensed it, but he had.

If Ma Hongjun dared say even one more word, they could start preparing Ma Hongjun's funeral feast today.

Just as everyone from Shrek Academy was about to take their leave and head to the lodgings Heaven Dou Royal Academy had arranged for them, footsteps suddenly came from outside. It sounded like two people.

"Is Chief Meng Shenji here?" The person had not yet arrived, but his voice had already carried in from outside. His voice was resonant and full of confidence, yet it carried a faintly lofty air. Though it did not quite sound overbearing, it held absolutely no humility or courtesy either.

Meng Shenji froze for a moment. Naturally, he could tell who the owner of that voice was. He thought to himself, Why has he come? and hurriedly stood, going out to receive him. The other two education committee members followed behind him. Both of their expressions seemed to shift slightly.

What the hell kind of day was today? Even if it were my eightieth birthday, this many important people wouldn't show up.

Soon, three people walked in from outside.

One of them was none other than Xue Qinghe's fourth younger brother, Xue Beng.

But the moment they entered, all three of them stared wide-eyed at the people before them.

"Why are they here?"

"Why have they come?"

Xue Qinghe looked at the two people in front of Xue Beng. She had thought Xue Beng had merely left the academy, not that he had gone to bring reinforcements and get back his pride.

Prince Xuexing was even more baffled. He had only learned from Xue Beng that Xue Qinghe had come, but why had no one told him that these two were here too?

"AUV~, if it isn't Your Grace, the Duke, and Miss Sigewinne? Blessings to the two of you." Prince Xuexing barely managed to put a smile on his face, thinking to himself that Xue Qinghe really did have some impressive connections, to actually draw these people over. "I never expected to see you two here. This prince is truly blessed by three lifetimes of fortune."

"You are too polite, Your Highness," Wriothesley said, nodding politely.

As a prince, unlike Xue Qinghe, he did not have a reason to seek out Wriothesley, so on this rare occasion of meeting him, he still had to show him some face.

"Heh. Royal Uncle, instead of 'enjoying yourself' in the city, what brings you to Heaven Dou Royal Academy today?" Xue Qinghe looked at Prince Xuexing, without the slightest respect in her tone.

Most people would have felt very uncomfortable being mocked in such a sharp voice, but Xuexing seemed long accustomed to it and smiled unhurriedly. "Heh, Qinghe, that isn't quite right. This prince does, after all, hold a position at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Shouldn't I come to inspect it?"

"Still, for Qinghe to be able to have even the Duke, who rarely leaves home, accompany you here truly makes this uncle of yours admire you." Prince Xuexing kept a smile on his face the entire time, making it impossible to guess what was real and what was false.

With every "Qinghe" he said, he made it sound as though this uncle and nephew were extremely close.

"However, I did not come here today for an inspection. If it were another occasion, this prince would certainly drink and make merry with the Duke. If the Duke were willing, this prince could even invite the Duke to visit my residence. But today..."

As he spoke, Xuexing looked toward the Shrek group. "I came for their matter."

Hearing this, Xue Beng and the Black-haired Elder behind Xuexing each had different expressions on their faces.

The corners of Xue Beng's mouth lifted slightly, and his eyes held a cold smile. The elder was expressionless, but when he saw Wriothesley and Sigewinne, his pupils still shrank.

If not for the inappropriate occasion, he truly would have done as Xuexing said and shared drinks with Wriothesley.

Still, the people of Shrek Academy could be considered quite lucky. If the elder had heard Ma Hongjun slandering Sigewinne just now, then today, everyone from Shrek Academy, including Qin Ming, could have had their funeral feast together.

"Who are they?"

After Xue Beng leaned in and whispered a few words by Xuexing's ear, the prince's attention shifted entirely onto the Shrek Academy group.

"These people are teachers and students from Shrek Academy. They came to discuss cooperation with us."

With his many years of experience, Meng Shenji sensed that something was wrong.

"Shrek Academy? What kind of trash is that? Since when can some second-rate academy enter our Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

Prince Xuexing observed that Wriothesley and this so-called Shrek Academy clearly did not know each other at all.

Since they were not together, he definitely could not let them off.

He had come here in the first place to weaken Xue Qinghe's influence. Although Xuexing held a post at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, when it came to actual power, this place was almost entirely under Xue Qinghe's sway.

So of course he was more than happy to embarrass Xue Qinghe over this matter.

And given how much Xue Qinghe valued Shrek Academy, making her back down naturally would not be easy. But as long as Xue Qinghe agreed, the people from Shrek Academy could forget about having an easy time.

"Is Your Grace, the Duke, friends with the people from Shrek Academy?" Xuexing directly ignored Sigewinne. In his eyes, Sigewinne was far inferior to Wriothesley.

Medical skill and whatnot—he was a prince. Inviting a healing-type soul master to reside permanently in his prince's estate was hardly difficult, and Sigewinne's medical skills were far from enough to shock him.

It was not as if he would have nothing better to do than squeeze into the Medical Center with a crowd of commoners!

So compared to Sigewinne's medical skills, he wanted Wriothesley's power far more.

"Not exactly." Wriothesley smiled faintly.

He had no good impression of Shrek Academy to begin with, and he had no need to stand up for an academy.

Whether in the past or now, he disliked this academy.