Making Ning Rongrong Cry

"Pr... Principal?"

As the smoke cleared, Ning Rongrong finally saw the figure before her clearly. It was Flender!

Just like the original story mentioned, Flender really had been keeping an eye on Ning Rongrong.

Gu Yi thought to himself. If he had not remembered that, he would have long since flown away with the two girls using his Bone Wings.

"Hmm? Who is it? Who dared ruin the business of us brothers? Let me see who you—"

Tian Ya crawled out of the wall, cursing under his breath. But when he saw the number of soul rings beneath Flender's feet, he froze in shock.

"A... Soul Saint!"

Tian Ya was immediately intimidated by Flender's golden eyes. His legs trembled uncontrollably, and regret filled his heart.

Though a Soul Emperor and a Soul Saint appeared to be separated by only one soul ring, the gap between them was as vast as heaven and earth!

Once a Soul Saint used their Martial Soul Avatar, even five Soul Emperors would be no match!

"You two are quite bold. You dared commit violence in broad daylight. If I hadn't been here, would you have gotten completely out of hand?"

Flender narrowed his eyes, his expression visibly dark.

"Run!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Tian Ya did not even have time to care about Bu Le beside him. He poured all his Soul Power into himself and dashed into the distance.

Bu Le fled in the opposite direction at the same time, though he was much slower.

But none of that mattered. If the two of them managed to escape, then Flender's cultivation as a Soul Saint would have been for nothing.

With a violent flap of his wings, several invisible Wind Blades shot out. Before the two could react, their bodies were effortlessly sliced apart.

"Come on. Let's find somewhere to have a proper talk."

Flender could not even be bothered to look at them. Instead, he turned to the three of them and spoke.

He brought Gu Yi and the other two to a tea stall, sat them down, and ordered each of them the cheapest tea available.

"Tell me, how did you discover me?" Flender stared directly at Gu Yi. His sharp gaze made Gu Yi feel somewhat uneasy.

I can't exactly say I read the original story, can I?

Still, he had already prepared an answer.

"It was because of my Domain. It can enhance my spiritual power. At the time, I was preparing to fight to the death, but then I sensed your presence nearby."

"With you there, what was there for me to fear? So..." Gu Yi explained.

Flender's face revealed a look of shock.

"A Domain? You're saying you have a Domain?"

A Domain was something one could only encounter by chance. Flender only knew that Divine Slaughter's Domain could be obtained by passing through Slaughter City, and even he did not possess one.

Yet Gu Yi was telling him that he had a Domain?

If that was true, then Shrek Academy had truly struck gold!

"Good lad, the surprises you bring me are getting more and more numerous. When Zhao Wuji told me about you, I was already very interested."

"Tell me, just how many more surprises are you hiding?"

Flender wore the expression of a shrewd merchant, his eyes full of curiosity as he looked at Gu Yi.

"Hahaha... Well, if it's a surprise, then wouldn't it be more fun for you to discover it yourself little by little? Don't you think?" Gu Yi scratched his head and laughed.

"Haha, good! Let's see just how many more surprises you can bring me."

Flender laughed heartily. After giving Gu Yi a meaningful look, he turned toward Ning Rongrong beside him.

"Rongrong, tell me, did you complete the assignment I gave you today?"

"No! The distance was too far, and I was hungry. I couldn't keep going," Ning Rongrong answered somewhat guiltily.

"So you went into the city for a feast, then secretly followed Gu Yi and the others for half the day?" Flender asked coldly.

"You were spying on me!"

Ning Rongrong slammed her palm onto the tea table and abruptly stood up.

She glared furiously at Flender, her face filled with anger!

"As the principal, I must take responsibility for every student. If Gu Yi and I had not been there, those two scoundrels would have already humiliated and killed you!"

"If you are dissatisfied with my arrangements, fine. Then leave our academy right now. Gu Yi can pack your things for you."

"After all, he is from your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect too, isn't he?"

Flender's face was full of disdain as he raised his right hand to gesture for Ning Rongrong to leave.

At this, Ning Rongrong's anger flared even hotter. She pointed at Flender's nose and snapped, "Hmph! Flender, you're only a mere Soul Saint. Saving me just now was your duty! I advise you not to meddle in my affairs, or you won't be able to bear the consequences!"

"Heh." Flender sneered, then turned to Gu Yi. "Gu Yi! Pack this young lady's things for her later!"

"Yes!" Gu Yi immediately answered.

He could not have wanted Ning Rongrong to leave more. The two of them could not stand each other anyway. The sooner she left, the happier he would be.

"You dare!" Ning Rongrong glared at Gu Yi. While anger surged through her, she also felt deeply wronged.

The Gu Yi from before would never have acted like this.

Ever since coming to Shrek Academy, she had noticed that Gu Yi's attitude toward her had changed far too much.

Not only did he ignore her existence, but now he would not even speak up for her. Instead, he looked as though he wanted to drive her away.

"Hmph, hmph! This is my territory, and I make the rules. Come on, Gu Yi, let's go pack this young lady's things together."

With that, Flender stood and made as if to head back to the academy.

"Flender!" Ning Rongrong shouted again and stepped in front of him.

"Hehe! Do you think you can stop me?"

"You have only two choices now. One, leave immediately. Two, prove to me that you are determined not to make the same mistakes again."

"Otherwise, I don't care what your identity is."

Flender watched Ning Rongrong, waiting for her answer.

"Hmph! I'm the number one genius of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Would you really be willing to let me leave?" Ning Rongrong said disdainfully.

"Heh! Gu Yi and Dai Mubai are both level thirty-seven. Tang San and Xiao Wu's Soul Power has reached level twenty-nine. Ma Hongjun possesses a Top Quality Beast Martial Soul, and Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power is a level higher than yours."

"At this academy, you are the worst!"

"Why would I be reluctant to let you go?"

After saying that, Flender ignored Ning Rongrong's thoughts and quickly walked around her toward the academy.

You are the worst! You are the worst! You are the worst!

Flender's words echoed endlessly in Ning Rongrong's mind, and her already aggrieved emotions instantly collapsed!

She looked at Gu Yi again, hoping that he would come comfort her as he had before.

But Gu Yi merely looked at her coldly, without making any move.

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong ran off in tears, her mood sinking to its lowest point!

Flender watched her departing figure, a smile appearing on his face.

But suddenly, Gu Yi's words beside him instantly froze that smile on his face.

"Let's go, Zhuqing. Now that she's gone, you'll have more room to put your clothes," Gu Yi said with a smile.

"Hm? Gu Yi, you're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, aren't you?" Flender suddenly turned and asked Gu Yi.

"Yeah, why?" Gu Yi asked back, puzzled.

"You really want her to leave that badly?"

"Of course! She's so unwilling to accept discipline. What use would there be in keeping her? Besides, wasn't that your intention, Principal?"

"Don't worry. Although I'm also from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I definitely won't plead for her!"

Gu Yi spoke righteously, but the excited expression on his face betrayed his true thoughts.

"..."

"Then you should go instead. Zhuqing, you're both girls, so it'll be much easier for you to comfort her."

Flender said helplessly, turning his gaze toward Zhu Zhuqing.

"I'm not going."

"..."

Are students this year really so difficult to manage?