Ye Lin hadn't even reacted yet when Tang San was already stunned.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's support!
He'd heard his adoptive father say that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was the second-largest sect in the world, surpassed only by the Clear Sky Sect. If he could secure their support, his path of cultivation would be smooth sailing!
What a shame. That opportunity hadn't fallen to him.
Otherwise, with his Hidden Weapons, he might have been able to kill Dai Mubai without anyone noticing.
And get his revenge, too!
Ye Lin glanced at Ning Rongrong indifferently.
"Don't you know that you're supposed to offer people something before asking for their help, not after the fact?"
Ning Rongrong hurriedly said, "If you'll help me kill him, I'll give you ten thousand Gold Soul Coins right now!"
"I'll tell my father at once to support you!"
Ye Lin casually took a bag from her Na Ring and tossed it to Ning Rongrong.
"These are ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. You can have them."
At the clatter, everyone there knew they were real.
She'd tossed away ten thousand Gold Soul Coins as easily as a stone.
Then Ye Lin calmly returned to the dormitory with Xiao Wu.
The message was clear: I don't need your support.
Ning Rongrong angrily flung the Gold Soul Coins in her hand to the ground. She slowly turned to Oscar. "Oscar, are you willing to help me?"
Disappointment showed in Oscar's eyes. He shook his head and refused.
"If you're always going to act so superior, like you're the center of the world, then you can forget about having friends."
"If you want servants, you should go back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
With that, Oscar also left, heading into the academy.
After he was gone, tears slowly welled in Ning Rongrong's eyes.
All sorts of thoughts crowded into her mind.
She lowered her head and suddenly noticed Tang San lying on the ground.
Their eyes met.
Tang San's eyes instantly lit up. Was he about to get the chance to secure the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's support?
Tang San's mind raced.
If Ning Rongrong asked him for help a first time, he absolutely couldn't agree. That would make his help seem too cheap.
If she asked him a second time, he should hesitate, then refuse. That would make him seem like someone who valued friendship, while also letting him raise his price.
When Ning Rongrong asked him for help a third time, he could agree. He'd build a good reputation and gain even greater benefits—a win-win.
Tang San had already decided which Hidden Weapon to use. If he struck from the shadows with the Zhuge Crossbow, Dai Mubai wouldn't stand a chance of blocking it.
But after Ning Rongrong and Tang San stared at each other for a second, she sighed and looked away.
What was she thinking? How could she put her hopes in Tang San?
It didn't matter whether Tang San was willing to help; he simply wasn't capable. Oscar, at least, was the first auxiliary-type Martial Soul with Innate Full Soul Power. But Tang San?
Blue Silver Grass was still just Blue Silver Grass.
She gave a slight shake of her head and walked straight into Shrek Academy.
Tang San stared blankly after Ning Rongrong as he lay on the ground.
Why wasn't this going the way he'd expected?
The next day, everyone met again in the cafeteria, but Ning Rongrong was missing.
The atmosphere in the cafeteria was heavy. Ma Hongjun felt comfortable all over, but he didn't dare say a word.
Only when the bell rang for class did everyone hurry to the training grounds.
By the time they arrived, Ning Rongrong was already there.
Flender soon showed up. He glanced at Ning Rongrong without comment, then frowned and asked Tang San, "Where's Oscar? Sleeping in again?"
Tang San answered quickly, "He was still cultivating when I left."
As soon as he'd finished speaking, Oscar appeared behind them, his face alight with excitement.
"Oscar, you actually dare to be late!"
"Are you asking to be punished again?"
"No, no,"
Oscar hurriedly shook his head. "Dean, hear me out!"
"I've reached level thirty!"
"What?"
Apart from Ye Lin, who already knew, everyone else—including Ning Rongrong—looked surprised.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Flender repeated the word three times.
"You haven't let me down. You're the second student currently at the academy to reach level thirty. On behalf of the academy, congratulations."
Everyone congratulated Oscar.
"Since you've reached level thirty, there won't be any lessons today,"
Flender said slowly.
"Now, all of you go back and get ready."
"You have a day to rest and recover."
"Tomorrow morning, Teacher Zhao Wuji will take you to the Star Dou Forest to help Oscar obtain his third Spirit Ring."
"But remember,"
"This isn't just about helping Oscar find a Spirit Ring. It's also a trial for the rest of you. Teacher Zhao will only step in if you're in danger. The rest of the time, you'll have to rely on yourselves."
Flender looked over at Ye Lin. "Ye Lin, if you want to obtain your Second Soul Ring, tell Teacher Zhao when the time comes. I've already spoken to him."
"Understood, Dean,"
Ye Lin said, nodding.
With that unpleasant spirit incantation gone, the others no longer had any qualms about eating Oscar's Martial Soul. Naturally, they wouldn't need any so-called adjustment training.
"All right, dismissed."
That night, in the dormitory shared by Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun,
Dai Mubai looked at Ma Hongjun. "Going out tonight?"
Ma Hongjun shook his head. "No. I've pretty much let off all my Evil Fire."
Dai Mubai said slowly, "I have to go out tonight. I'm going to find those twins."
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up. "If you're going, Boss Dai, then I guess I can come too."
"We can bring Little Ao along and celebrate."
"Forget those twins, Boss Dai. The top courtesan is just as good as they are."
"Sure. I'm paying tonight."
The two of them soon knocked on Oscar and Tang San's dorm room.
"Little Ao, come on. Let's go have some fun. Boss Dai's paying."
Oscar shook his head.
"You guys go. I'll stay here. We're going to the Star Dou Forest tomorrow."
Ma Hongjun grinned and grabbed Oscar, dragging him out of the room.
"Who are you trying to fool?"
"Besides, we're just going out to relax."
Then he turned to Tang San.
"San Gui, want to hit the brothel?"
"Come with us."
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