I'm Already a Title Douluo, and You Want to Reason with Me?

Dream Machine instinctively looked at Lin Yuan, who was seated in a chair, and asked in confusion, "Teacher Lin, what do you mean by that? Could it be that Shrek Academy doesn't like our Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

Lin Yuan took a sip of tea. "You'll have to ask the disciples of Shrek Academy about that."

Hearing this, Dream Machine instinctively looked at Dai Mubai and the others, whose expressions were evasive. He frowned slightly. Clearly, Lin Yuan's words were not merely an indirect jab at Shrek Academy.

Dai Mubai had already looked down on the disciples of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, especially after encountering a spoiled brat like Xue Beng. He thought even less of them now; they were not even as good as the royal academy of their Star Luo Empire.

They had thought the matter would simply pass, but they had not expected that Lin Yuan had never intended to let Shrek Academy join Heaven Dou Royal Academy at all.

Dean Flander stood and asked, "Lord Lin Yuan, we've already apologized for what happened earlier. Can we let this go?"

Lin Yuan raised his head and looked at Flender. "And if I don't accept your apology, what do you intend to say?"

Ma Hongjun immediately stepped forward. "Lord Lin Yuan, you're being far too unreasonable, aren't you? You've already taught Third Brother and the others a lesson, and we've apologized too. What more do you want?"

"Reason?"

Smack—

Without any courtesy, Lin Yuan slapped Ma Hongjun hard across the face. Ma Hongjun could not defend against the sudden attack at all and was sent flying sideways on the spot.

Pfft!

Scarlet blood sprayed from Ma Hongjun's mouth. His body staggered before he collapsed to the ground. At that moment, he felt dizzy and disoriented, with countless golden stars dancing before his eyes.

"I'm already a Title Douluo, and you want me to reason with you?"

Zhao Wuji clenched his fists. Just as he wanted to seek justice, Flender beside him stopped him. Making an enemy of a Title Douluo was simply courting death.

They could only swallow this grievance. After all, they were weaker than Lin Yuan before them.

Dream Machine wanted to ease the awkwardness. After all, Teacher Qin Ming was also a disciple of Shrek Academy, and he did not want things to become so unpleasant.

Just as he was about to say something, a vigorous voice came from outside the hall.

"I heard that Heaven Dou Royal Academy has guests, yet Chief Dream Machine didn't invite this prince to receive them together?"

The man's voice was loud and full of confidence. Yet it carried a faintly condescending air. It was not quite overbearing, but there was certainly no humility or courtesy in it.

The expressions of Dream Machine and the other two gradually changed. Clearly, they had not expected that old fellow to come here.

As the doors of the Teaching Committee were pushed open, two rows of soldiers in black-and-white armor strode in menacingly. Behind them followed three people.

Walking in the middle was an elderly man in splendid robes. He wore a large yellow robe embroidered with clustered floral patterns, yet it did not look gaudy in the slightest.

His graying hair was neatly combed behind his head. He was of medium height, slightly plump, and had a dignified appearance.

Only, his eyes were somewhat too small, spoiling the overall impression of his features. He stood with his hands behind his back. Even when facing the three Soul Douluo members of the Teaching Committee, he showed not the slightest respect. Instead, he carried an air of looking down on them.

The old man standing to the right of the richly dressed elder was different from him. He was tall and thin, as straight as a javelin. Even his beard and hair were dark green, while his eyes shone like emeralds.

His entire body gave off an illusory feeling, as though he were a phantom. No movement could be seen beneath his feet, yet he remained at the side of the richly dressed old man the entire time.

Everyone recognized the remaining person. It was Xue Beng, whom Dai Mubai had sent flying not long ago.

Lin Yuan's gaze settled on the old man. This must be Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo said to be the weakest Title Douluo.

"Your Highness the Prince, why have you come?" Dream Machine stepped forward, bowed slightly, and saluted the richly dressed elder.

Prince Xue Xing brushed dust from his clothes. His expression remained unchanged as he said coldly, "I heard that Heaven Dou Royal Academy had guests today, so I came here specially. What? Do the three members of the Teaching Committee not intend to introduce them to me?"

Chief Dream Machine naturally understood Prince Xue Xing's character, but given the other man's status, he could only answer respectfully, "Your Highness, allow me to introduce them. This is Flender, dean of Shrek Academy. They have come this time to discuss cooperation with us."

"Cooperation?"

Prince Xue Xing wore a mocking smile. "Chief Dream Machine, you should understand the status and influence of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Not just any stray cat or dog is qualified to cooperate with us."

Upon hearing Prince Xue Xing's words, all the disciples of Shrek Academy clenched their fists. His mockery had clearly filled them with resentment.

Chief Dream Machine wore a strange expression. "Your Highness, Shrek Academy is not some stray cat or dog. Even Teacher Qin Ming of our academy is a disciple of Shrek Academy. It is our honor that Shrek Academy has come to teach at Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

Prince Xue Xing's face darkened with displeasure. "Chief Dream Machine, according to the academy's rules, shouldn't teachers need to undergo an assessment before being hired?"

"Your Highness, the teachers of Shrek Academy have all reached the standards of Heaven Dou Level Teachers, so there is no need for an assessment. Did Your Highness come here solely because of this matter?"

Prince Xue Xing snorted coldly. "Heaven Dou Royal Academy is a pillar of the empire, a place that cultivates outstanding talents for the empire. I absolutely do not want the academy hiring arrogant and domineering people."

"Furthermore, Chief Dream Machine, I heard that Shrek Academy injured my nephew, His Highness Fourth Prince Xue Beng, on the very day they arrived at our academy. Tell me, what qualifications do people like this have to teach at Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

Upon hearing this, Dream Machine finally understood why Lin Yuan had said that Shrek Academy disliked Heaven Dou Royal Academy. So it had all started with Fourth Prince Xue Beng.

Prince Xue Xing looked down arrogantly upon the crowd, glancing at the disciples of Shrek Academy before turning to Dean Flander, whose veins had already bulged. He smiled mockingly.

"This prince has always cherished talent. However, you must prove to me that you truly are talented. Otherwise, return to wherever you came from. Heaven Dou Royal Academy is not a shelter for vagrants."

Lin Yuan rested his chin on one hand and said with a chuckle, "Chief Dream Machine, since the prince has said so, just let him handle it himself. We of Heaven Dou won't interfere in this matter."

Hearing the commotion, Fourth Prince Xue Beng instinctively looked toward Lin Yuan. When he saw the blood-red robe and silver-white hair, he immediately ran over, his face filled with excitement. "You... you're Teacher Lin Yuan!"