At Shrek Academy, Oscar found Flender and told him he had reached level thirty and was ready to obtain a Soul Ring.
Flender was delighted to hear that Oscar had reached level thirty. He arranged for Zhao Wuji to take all the students from Shrek Academy to Star Dou Forest to help Oscar obtain a Soul Ring and get some training along the way.
When Tang San heard they were going to Star Dou Forest to help Oscar obtain a Soul Ring, he was so excited he could hardly contain himself. He knew he would obtain his External Soul Bone during this trip.
When Xiao Wu heard they were going to Star Dou Forest, her two rabbit ears perked up and twitched with excitement. Star Dou Forest had been her home for a hundred thousand years. It was filled with countless descendants of hers and many old friends who knew her well.
Her two most devoted worshippers, Daming the Sky Azure Bull Python and Erming the Titan Giant Ape, were especially eager for her return.
Soon, everyone from Shrek Academy had packed their things and was ready to set off. Zhao Wuji, the academy's vice dean, gave them a lecture:
"You little brats, Star Dou Forest is full of dangers. You must follow orders at all times and not wander off."
"Do you understand?"
"We understand."
Only Xiao Wu muttered indignantly, "Why are you calling me a little brat? Sister Xiao Wu has lived for a hundred thousand years. To me, you're just a little blind bear."
"Xiao Wu, what are you mumbling about?"
Tang San was right beside Xiao Wu and had heard every word she muttered, so he hurriedly said, "Teacher Zhao, Xiao Wu said she would follow orders."
"No, I didn't hear what she said before that, but I clearly heard her call you a little blind bear."
"Xiao Wu, you called him a little blind bear, didn't you?"
"Yeah. Why call Sister Xiao Wu a little brat? Why not call her a little blind bear?"
At Shrek Academy, Tang San and Yu Xiaolong indulged Xiao Wu in everything. Yu Xiaolong, especially, called her "Sister Xiao Wu" all day long, encouraging her Rogue Rabbit side to become even more unruly.
So when Zhao Wuji questioned her, Xiao Wu naturally turned around and challenged him, even referring to herself as Sister Xiao Wu.
The others from Shrek Academy looked at Xiao Wu as if she were an idiot. Her Rogue Rabbit ways had long since earned her the resentment of the whole academy. Only Tang San and Yu Xiaolong spoiled her; everyone else couldn't be bothered with her.
When Zhao Wuji heard Xiao Wu's words, he was instantly enraged. He had always loathed her behavior, and now she dared to question him and call herself Sister Xiao Wu in front of him. Zhao Wuji swung his palm at her face.
"What are you, to dare question me? I'm a teacher at Shrek Academy, and a Soul Saint to boot. What's wrong with calling you a little brat?"
As he spoke, Zhao Wuji slapped Xiao Wu again.
The blows left Xiao Wu seeing stars, and she fell to the ground.
"Xiao Wu!" Seeing her knocked down, Tang San flew into a rage. Zhao Wuji, how dare you hurt my Xiao Wu? You deserve to die.
As he thought this, Tang San moved to help Xiao Wu up, only to see that Yu Xiaolong had already lifted her to her feet. Dizzy and disoriented, Xiao Wu was now leaning against Yu Xiaolong's chest.
Tang San glared at Yu Xiaolong, his eyes practically shooting fire. Yu Xiaolong, how dare you covet my Xiao Wu? You deserve to die.
No wonder the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had been wiped out by Spirit Hall. Good riddance.
At that moment, for the first time, Tang San actually thought Spirit Hall had done a few things right.
Zhao Wuji didn't care whether Xiao Wu was dead or alive. He simply said, "Let's go."
Soon, Zhao Wuji led everyone from Shrek Academy to a hotel.
"We'll rest here for the night."
With that, Zhao Wuji headed upstairs on his own and said to the hotel attendant:
"Prepare two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes for me, and bring a pot of warmed wine to my room."
Then he went straight into his room without looking back.
"We've been walking all day. Let's get something to eat," Dai Mubai said.
"Then why isn't Teacher Zhao eating with us?" Ning Rongrong asked.
Hearing her question, Oscar immediately went over to answer. "The rule at our academy is that teachers and students pay for their own meals. No one takes advantage of anyone else."
"Exactly. I like that about the academy. Everything is clear and straightforward. No pretense," Ma Hongjun chimed in.
Ning Rongrong nodded, only half understanding.
"Fatty, enough talk. You're the best eater here, so hurry up and order," Dai Mubai said to Ma Hongjun.
"Boss Dai, I don't mind ordering, but you're the big shot at Shrek Academy. Shouldn't you be treating us to this meal?" Ma Hongjun said with a leering grin.
"Look at you, always asking for trouble."
"Fine, I'll pay. One meal is nothing. It'll be a welcome dinner for Tang San, Xiaolong, Zhuqing, and Rongrong."
Dai Mubai was treating the new students to dinner, but he naturally left Xiao Wu out.
Yu Xiaolong came from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Zhu Zhuqing was his fiancée, and Tang San was a genius with Innate Full Soul Power and Hidden Weapons. Dai Mubai was more than happy to welcome them.
But what was Xiao Wu? Other than her Innate Full Soul Power, she had nothing going for her. She caused trouble everywhere, then acted defiant and indignant afterward, as if she had every right to behave that way.
Hmph. What a joke.
When Xiao Wu heard that Dai Mubai was treating everyone but hadn't mentioned her, she immediately took offense.
She glared at him, her rabbit ears standing straight up, and yelled, "Dai Mubai, what do you mean? Why didn't you mention Sister Xiao Wu when you said you were treating everyone?"
"I'm paying for the meal. I'll invite whoever I want. What's it to you?"
"If you're paying, why aren't you treating Sister Xiao Wu?"
Dai Mubai was so irritated by Xiao Wu's words that he laughed.
"What are you, that I should treat you?"
"You dare say Sister Xiao Wu is nothing? You're asking for a beating!"
"What, you Rogue Rabbit want to fight me?"
"Sister Xiao Wu will beat you up!"
Dai Mubai was furious with Xiao Wu too, and immediately summoned his Martial Soul.
Seeing that Xiao Wu would definitely be at a disadvantage if they fought, Tang San hurriedly grabbed Dai Mubai.
Seeing the situation, Yu Xiaolong thought that his idols, the Shrek Seven Devils, couldn't possibly fight among themselves, so he grabbed Xiao Wu.
When Tang San saw Yu Xiaolong holding Xiao Wu back, he immediately regretted it. He had meant to pull Dai Mubai aside and stop him from fighting, but Yu Xiaolong had taken advantage of the opening.
As for the others from Shrek Academy, they did nothing. They had long since grown sick of Xiao Wu and would have been glad to see Dai Mubai beat her up.
When Dai Mubai saw Tang San and Yu Xiaolong stepping in, he decided to let the matter go for their sake—especially for the sake of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan behind Yu Xiaolong.
Soon, the eight students from Shrek Academy sat around a table, ready to eat. But the atmosphere was far from harmonious.
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