Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong

Lin Yu did not have Yue Guan and the others investigate who else remained at Shrek Academy. He simply led these few people back to Suotuo City.

However, Lin Yu was very clear that only Oscar and Ma Hongjun were left at Shrek Academy at this point.

These two had stayed at Shrek Academy ever since their martial souls awakened. Even if Lin Yu brought them back to Martial Soul Hall, they would not leave.

So there was no need to waste time on them. Besides, without the help of Immortal Herbs, Ma Hongjun was hardly a threat. The only one to worry about was Oscar, the first auxiliary soul master in Douluo Continent's history with Innate Full Soul Power.

As long as he found an opportunity to quietly eliminate Oscar without anyone knowing, there was nothing to fear. Pretending not to know about Oscar and the others would make handling them easier.

It wasn't that Lin Yu hadn't considered capturing everyone and killing them silently, but Dai Mubai was present this time.

Dai Mubai was a prince of the Star Luo Empire. When he fled Star Luo City, someone must have helped him in secret. Otherwise, with his soul power as a child, he could never have escaped on his own.

Even now, someone was protecting him in the shadows. If Lin Yu acted rashly, it would directly push the various forces of Douluo Continent to unite against Martial Soul Hall.

Martial Soul Hall was not yet strong enough to stand against the entire continent alone, especially since it was not unified within.

"Come out. You've followed this far—don't you intend to state your purpose? If you don't show yourselves now, you'll lose your chance." Lin Yu stopped walking and casually glanced behind him.

Dugu Bo, Yue Guan, and the others also turned to look at a spot behind Lin Yu. They had sensed the presence long ago, but since Lin Yu hadn't spoken, they let the followers trail them.

As Lin Yu's words fell, two figures indeed stepped out from behind him.

One of them had a very striking figure, but her expression was ice-cold—a cold that came from deep within, pure and lifeless. Her black eyes held not even a trace of vitality.

The other wore a white dress, with neat short hair at ear length and a gentle smile on her face. Standing together, the two formed a sharp contrast.

"Speak. What do you want by following me?" Lin Yu naturally knew who the two before him were, but he had no patience to entertain them.

"I want to follow you." As soon as Lin Yu finished speaking, the girl radiating a frigid aura spoke.

Her demeanor was icy, and her voice was even colder.

"Follow me? Why?" Lin Yu looked at Zhu Zhuqing with some surprise.

"I want to become as strong as you. If you can make me stronger, from now on I'll be yours. I'll do whatever you say." Zhu Zhuqing's expression did not change at all as she said this.

"In that case, aren't you just walking from one cage into another?" Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Lin Yu shook his head.

Zhu Zhuqing, as she was now, did not interest Lin Yu at all.

She had come to Shrek Academy with hope, thinking she had found a way out, only to fall into a deeper despair. At this moment, there was no hope of life in her eyes—only dead stillness, and a desire to grow stronger.

"As long as I can become strong, I don't care if it's a cage." Zhu Zhuqing was not swayed by Lin Yu's words. She stared straight at him.

"Show me your worth. If you can impress me, I'll give you a chance—not just to grow stronger, but to escape the cage that imprisons you." Lin Yu gave Zhu Zhuqing a deep look.

At Lin Yu's words, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up. Her expression finally shifted, and excitement appeared on her face.

Then, Zhu Zhuqing activated her martial soul. Two yellow soul rings emerged, and she launched an attack at Lin Yu.

Zhu Zhuqing was aware of her own figure, but she chose to demonstrate her value not by selling her body, but by showing her strength.

Sharp attacks came at Lin Yu, but he dodged them all with ease. He didn't even release his martial soul, casually evading every strike.

Seeing that her attacks had no effect, Zhu Zhuqing did not give up. This was her only chance to break free from her cage, and she refused to let it go, even at the cost of her life.

"Hell Stab! Hell Hundred Claws!" Zhu Zhuqing unleashed her soul skills directly, using two in succession.

"Interesting." Watching Zhu Zhuqing, Lin Yu nodded slightly.

Her strength was still low, but her refusal to give up was a decent trait.

"Not bad. You can follow me." After dodging Zhu Zhuqing's attacks with ease once more, Lin Yu nodded. As a member of the protagonist group, Zhu Zhuqing did have some redeeming qualities.

"And you? What's your reason?" Having agreed to let Zhu Zhuqing follow him, Lin Yu turned his gaze to Ning Rongrong.

"I want to follow you too." Ning Rongrong blinked, her gentle voice sounding.

"Heh. The little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wants to follow someone from Martial Soul Hall? Do you think I'd believe you?

And besides, what makes you think you're qualified to follow me?

Is it your spoiled temperament? Or that your talent is greater than Zhu Zhuqing's? You're older than her, yet your Soul Power Level is the same." Lin Yu looked at Ning Rongrong with mockery.

Hearing Lin Yu's words, the gentle expression on Ning Rongrong's face completely crumbled.

"Since you know I'm the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, how dare you speak to me like that? Who gave you the nerve?" Ning Rongrong dropped all pretense and pointed at Lin Yu, cursing.

"You ask who gave me the nerve? I am a Soul Ancestor, not someone a mere Soul Grand Master like you can offend. And in terms of status, you're beneath me." Lin Yu's expression turned cold.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was itself a sect destined to be destroyed by Martial Soul Hall in the future. Lin Yu had no reason to show Ning Rongrong any kindness.

"Come out! Take your young lady back. With a temper like that, she'll die without even knowing how." Lin Yu lost patience and called out directly to the hidden disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Hearing Lin Yu's words, the hidden disciples hurried out, grabbed Ning Rongrong, and left without daring to say a word.

They had witnessed what happened in front of Shrek Academy. With a Titled Douluo by Lin Yu's side, he was not someone they could afford to provoke.

"Since you're now my person, I might as well tell you who I am.

Remember, I am the Holy Son of Martial Soul Hall. No one under my protection can be bullied—not even the Star Luo Empire's royal family or the Zhu Family.

Your strength is too low right now. You need to improve quickly." Lin Yu looked at Zhu Zhuqing.

"Uncle Yue, find a way to raise her soul power to Level 30 as soon as possible. Level 27 is still too low." After saying this, Lin Yu turned and left without lingering.

This trip had been a success. Aside from the two still in the academy, everyone from Shrek had been captured. Shrek Academy was effectively finished.

Now, it was time to deal with Tang San.

"But what about that rabbit? Why isn't she by Tang San's side?" Lin Yu couldn't figure it out. He had no idea what had happened.