Time Is Running Out-Dai Mubai Is Here Too?

Of course, Liu Yuan wasn't someone who acted rashly.

He had already harbored deep resentment toward Yu Xiaogang, and what had just happened had only strengthened his resolve to kill him.

But he also knew that the one he had sent this time was merely a clone.

If this had been his true body, he would already have possessed strength comparable to that of a Titled Douluo.

If his true body had come, he wouldn't have needed to be so cautious.

He could have simply unleashed his Martial Soul and charged in without a second thought. Flender and Yu Xiaogang would both have been killed on the spot.

But the one he had sent this time was, after all, only a clone.

A clone's strength was severely limited.

Liu Yuan had roughly tested it earlier. If the clone unleashed all its power, it could probably reach the level of a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor.

Although the clone was basically unable to use Soul Skills due to its limitations, it still had the basic abilities it needed.

Yu Xiaogang's strength at the moment was around level thirty-four or thirty-five.

Because his Innate Soul Power had originally been so low, he had been unable to break through level thirty for his entire life, remaining stuck at level twenty-nine.

But a few years ago, with Tang San's help, he had obtained medicinal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and successfully advanced. His Soul Power no longer had a ceiling, so he was no longer stuck at level twenty-nine as before. Liu Yuan estimated that Yu Xiaogang's Soul Power Level was now around thirty-four or thirty-five.

Even without being able to use Soul Skills, Yu Xiaogang was still someone Liu Yuan could kill with his own abilities.

But it would be different with Flender there too.

The last time Liu Yuan had seen Flender, many years ago, he was already a Seven-Ring Soul Sage.

With his talent, there was no way he'd made no progress at all over all these years.

So even if he hadn't become a Soul Douluo by now, he couldn't be far off.

Flender was too powerful for Liu Yuan's clone to defeat.

So Liu Yuan didn't rush into action.

He calmed himself and waited patiently.

He waited for a chance when Yu Xiaogang would be alone.

Only then might he be able to kill Yu Xiaogang on the spot.

He waited for a long time.

To seize that opportunity, he kept watch nearby and spent ages observing Yu Xiaogang and Flender. The sight made Liu Yuan furious.

It wasn't that he lacked patience or couldn't endure hardship.

In truth, Liu Yuan was extremely patient.

And as for hardship, hadn't he suffered enough when he accepted the Death God's inheritance? How could he complain over something this trivial?

What enraged him was that, while keeping watch, he had witnessed Yu Xiaogang's misdeeds time and again.

Many of the children clearly had potential. Even if they weren't destined for great things, with a little guidance they could still make a living on the Douluo Continent.

But Yu Xiaogang and Flender wanted to preserve Shrek Academy's reputation.

They ruthlessly rejected all those students.

Those with Innate Soul Power Levels of two or three, or three or four, had practically no chance of entering Shrek Academy.

Before they could even get in, Yu Xiaogang would humiliate them thoroughly.

And the most infuriating thing was that after being humiliated, they still had to meekly hand over ten Gold Soul Coins.

They were essentially paying to be insulted.

Liu Yuan could relate to this all too well.

After all, the same thing had happened to him once.

So now, he was truly furious.

But no matter how angry he was, he still needed to wait for the right moment to strike.

So Liu Yuan could only wait patiently.

He waited for another entire afternoon.

At last, Yu Xiaogang and Flender were about to part ways.

"Come on! Let's go get dinner. We made a good haul again today, so let's have a feast!"

Yu Xiaogang was ready to call it a day. He was very pleased with what they'd earned and wanted to take Flender to a fancy hotel in Suotuo City.

"You go ahead. There are still some odds and ends to take care of at the academy. I'll go spend some money once I'm done. Later, I'll find somewhere to spend the night, too. I just discovered a place a few days ago—the girls there are gorgeous."

Flender shook his head at Yu Xiaogang. As he spoke, a lecherous smile spread across his face.

Yu Xiaogang gave him a look that said, "I know exactly what you mean."

"You really know how to enjoy yourself."

"But I found a place last time, too. It was incredible."

"It's been a while since I went back. Tonight, I'm going to sneak off and enjoy myself."

He laughed heartily at Flender, then quickly patted him on the shoulder.

"In that case, go take care of your business."

"I'll go eat first."

Flender smiled and nodded at Yu Xiaogang.

The two of them parted ways.

When Liu Yuan saw this, his eyes lit up. Watching Yu Xiaogang, he felt the flames of revenge burning ever brighter.

"The opportunity's here."

He gave a cold snort and followed behind him.

Yu Xiaogang was already far from Shrek Academy, and there was no one else around. Liu Yuan sneered and was about to make his move.

He summoned his Martial Soul, killing intent swirling around him, and stepped forward.

But to his surprise, just then, two boys and two girls came up to Yu Xiaogang.

They were the four who had returned early for their appointment: Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, and Ning Rongrong!

When they arrived, Liu Yuan's expression stiffened.

He had been planning to seize this opportunity to attack Yu Xiaogang.

He hadn't expected Dai Mubai and the others to have arrived already.

That made his plan fall through once again.

He could only withdraw his Martial Soul on the spot and wait for another chance.

However,

the arrival of Dai Mubai and the others also sounded an alarm for Liu Yuan.

He couldn't let this drag on.

After all, he knew the original story.

In the original story, Dai Mubai and the others had arrived a little before Tang San.

But only a little.

A few days later, Tang San would return to Shrek Academy after obtaining Xiao Wu's Soul Ring and Soul Bone.

By then, Liu Yuan really wouldn't have another chance.

So Liu Yuan was now pressed for time.

He had to seize his opportunity and kill Yu Xiaogang before Tang San returned!

Otherwise, if Tang San came back too,

things would get difficult.