The Seven Monsters' Pride! First Soul Skill: Blue Silver Entanglement! Qian Pingchuan: Huh?

Meanwhile.

At Shrek Inner Court, after the gatekeeper found the Shrek Seven Devils still training, he told them what had happened at the academy entrance.

"Who did you say that person was? What did he call Zhu Zhuqing?"

"Little aunt!" the gatekeeper answered seriously.

Dai Mubai's eyes widened as he stared at Zhu Zhuqing in shock.

Ma Hongjun was equally astonished. He stared at the gatekeeper and asked, "You sure you didn't get it wrong? Where did Zhu Zhuqing get a nephew? Wait, Boss Dai, could someone from the Star Luo Empire have come looking for her? But does Zhu Zhuqing really have a nephew that old?"

Dai Mubai thought it over, then said slowly, "It's possible someone from the Zhu Family came looking for her. Probably someone from a branch family! It wouldn't be impossible for someone from a branch family to call Zhuqing their little aunt!"

At that, everyone nodded. It sounded reasonable.

They were all from the same clan, and a difference in seniority was perfectly plausible. Who knew? Maybe someone even called Zhu Zhuqing Grandma.

Tang San suggested, "Then let's all go take a look. We'll know as soon as we see him! Besides, this is Shrek. No one dares to cause trouble here!"

Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment, then headed toward the academy entrance with a cold expression.

"Where are you going? Have you finished your weighted run?"

Just then, Yu Xiaogang appeared from some corner or other.

Tang San explained, "Teacher, Zhu Zhuqing's nephew came to Shrek. We're worried he might be a fraud, so we're going with her to take a look!"

"The Zhu Family?"

Yu Xiaogang's heart skipped a beat. He knew a great deal about the Star Luo Imperial Family's succession and the Hell Spirit Cat clan. He thought, With Dai Mubai here, the Zhu Family shouldn't be taking Zhu Zhuqing back. Hmm... We'd better see what's going on first.

Yu Xiaogang straightened up and said, "In that case, I'll go with you. Ma Hongjun, go get your teacher and the vice dean."

Ma Hongjun took off like a streak of smoke, afraid he'd arrive too late and miss the show.

Before long.

The group appeared at the academy entrance. Dai Mubai strode ahead and looked at Qian Pingchuan with an amused expression. "So you're Zhu Zhuqing's big nephew? Kid, tell us your name!"

However!

Qian Pingchuan's attention was completely fixed on Tang San!

He couldn't help feeling that the ugly kid bore a slight resemblance to him around the eyes. More importantly, Tang San's air felt strangely familiar! It was the sort of... air a killer had!

The next moment!

Qian Pingchuan sized Tang San up, and his heart jolted. There's no mistake! He's hiding Hidden Weapons in his sleeves! No doubt about it! He's definitely from the Tang Sect! In my previous life, I was called Tang Yier, and he's called Tang San! He... he could very well be my Doppelganger!

Across from him, Tang San furrowed his brow slightly. After cultivating the Purple Demon Eye, he was particularly sensitive to other people's gazes. He thought, Judging by the way he's looking at me, did he notice the Hidden Weapons tucked in my sleeves? Hmm, this man is no simple character!

"Hey, kid! Hurry up and give us your name!"

Several seconds had passed. Dai Mubai realized he was being ignored and spoke again, his tone growing impatient.

Qian Pingchuan snapped back to attention. He looked at Dai Mubai, then at Zhu Zhuqing.

The same face as Zhu Zhuqin, the same cat ears and tail. There's no mistake! It's her!

Qian Pingchuan placed his right hand over his chest and bowed. "My name is Qian Pingchuan. You really are my little aunt. The connection between us is a little convoluted, but there's no mistake."

Zhu Zhuqing wasn't about to believe him just because he said so. Seeing that Qian Pingchuan didn't seem inclined to explain further, she didn't want to ask about their relationship either. Frowning, she asked, "Why have you come looking for me?"

"Your older sister asked us to take you away."

Zhu Zhuqing was confused. Beside her, Dai Mubai blew his top!

"Kid, who gave you the nerve to come to our Shrek Academy and say you're taking my fiancée away?"

Qian Pingchuan turned to Dai Mubai and said, "You're Dai Mubai, right?"

Dai Mubai laughed scornfully. "If you've heard of me, then you should know I'm not someone to mess with! Tell us exactly who you are and why you came here! Don't you dare tell me you're taking my fiancée away! If we weren't still figuring out whether you really are Zhuqing's nephew, I'd have sent you flying with one claw already!"

Yu Xiaogang spoke up as well. "That's right! Shrek isn't an unreasonable place. We're treating you as a guest, but don't push your luck. You want to take one of our students? Heh... Tell us who sent you to cause trouble at Shrek!"

Cause trouble?

Tang San immediately understood. A lot of people may not know Zhuqing's identity, but anyone with even a little background should understand what the Hell Spirit Cat represents. So who would dare come to Shrek and demand that she be handed over?

As Tang San pondered, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind!

He leaned toward Dai Mubai and whispered, "My teacher is right. They must be here to cause trouble! They'd have to hold a grudge against us, have powerful backing, and dare to offend the Star Luo Empire. The only ones I can think of are Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing! Or perhaps both of them!"

"What? Xue Beng! Xue Xing!" Dai Mubai erupted in fury and glared at Qian Pingchuan.

Tang San continued, "Boss Dai, what's the relationship between the Star Luo Empire and the Tiandou Empire?"

Dai Mubai frowned. "Bad! You could say we're at each other's throats. If the Spirit Hall weren't wedged between the two empires, the Star Luo Empire would have wiped out the Tiandou Empire long ago!"

"I see!" Tang San narrowed his eyes, looking as if he'd known all along. "Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing are doing this to humiliate the Star Luo Empire! Think about it: Zhu Zhuqing is your fiancée, and she's also the face of the Star Luo Empire! If she's taken away and then... the Star Luo Empire will be utterly disgraced!"

Boom!

Soul Power surged through Dai Mubai. He roared, "You're asking for death! Martial Soul Possession!"

In the blink of an eye, Dai Mubai completed his Martial Soul Possession and shot toward Qian Pingchuan with a whoosh.

Behind Qian Pingchuan, Yu Tianshu's heart lurched. But before he could move, Xiong Jun reached out to stop him and said quietly, "This is nothing. Nobody move."

Bang!

The next second, Dai Mubai's flying body shot right back the way it had come, at more than twice the speed!

Qian Pingchuan still held the pose of having just kicked.

Ozka cried out, "Your Highness, that was so cool!"

"You're asking for death! Shrek Seven Devils, attack together!" Seeing Dai Mubai kicked flying, Tang San hurriedly called his companions to join the fight.

"Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda! First: Strength! Second: Speed! Third: Soul!"

"I Have a Big Sausage! I have a Mushroom Sausage!"

Ning Rongrong and Oscar unleashed their Soul Skills almost simultaneously. Several sausages popped out into Oscar's hands, and he tossed them to the others one by one.

The group caught the sausages, darted and shifted into their places, and formed an attack formation.

Tang San laughed confidently. "Brothers, release your Martial Souls! Let them see what the Shrek Seven Devils can do!"

"Hey! Third Brother, don't forget me!"

Ma Hongjun finally arrived, taking his place and shouting, "Come forth! Evil Fire Phoenix!"

Oscar ran behind the others to help Dai Mubai up. "Boss Dai, are you all right?"

"Damn it, he got the drop on me! I let my guard down—I didn't dodge!"

Burning with fury, Dai Mubai took two or three steps to reach his place in the Shrek Seven Devils' formation. He grinned. "Kid, you won't be so lucky this time! I won't give you another chance to catch me off guard!"

Qian Pingchuan was silent for several seconds, then said helplessly, "You attacked me head-on, and I counterattacked head-on... You have the nerve to call that a sneak attack?"

"Hmph! Still trying to talk your way out of it!" Dai Mubai said coldly.

"..."

Qian Pingchuan could only smile wryly. If it weren't for Father and Mother's constant teachings that, as a prince, I should treat others with kindness... you'd already have earned yourself a death sentence!

At that moment.

Behind the Shrek Seven Devils, Flender and Liu Erlong came over and joined Yu Xiaogang. "Xiaogang, what's going on?"

Yu Xiaogang briefly explained, then reminded them, "Let the young people handle their own business! Boss Fu, Erlong, just keep an eye on that big man. Don't let him interfere in the youngsters' business."

The two glanced at Xiong Jun, then at the four masked guards behind Qian Pingchuan. Flender and the others offered no comment. Even if Qian Pingchuan had guards and an extraordinary background, they weren't afraid!

After all, their school motto was: If you didn't dare cause trouble, you were a good-for-nothing!

Besides, their Soul Saint strength gave them the confidence to cause trouble. With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan at their backs, and the Clear Sky Douluo hidden behind them, they feared nothing!

At that moment.

Across the Shrek Seven Devils, a dazzling array of yellow and purple Soul Rings flickered.

Qian Pingchuan furrowed his brow and murmured, "So it really is the optimal configuration recorded in the history books: yellow, yellow, purple, purple... Huh?"

Suddenly!

Qian Pingchuan stared at the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul in Tang San's hand, astonished. He sensed an extremely familiar aura—that was the bloodline power of the Blue Silver Emperor!

"Blue Silver Emperor!" Qian Pingchuan exclaimed in surprise. His certainty that Tang San was his Doppelganger only grew stronger.

Both were from the Tang Sect, and both had the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul!

With so many coincidences piling up, even if the two looked completely different, there was no escaping the likelihood that they were Doppelgangers!

At that moment!

To Tang San and the others, Qian Pingchuan's astonished expression looked like fear! He was nervous!

Everyone smirked to themselves.

Tang San shouted, "First Soul Skill: Blue Silver Entanglement!"

"Huh?"

Qian Pingchuan suddenly froze in place. Even as Blue Silver Entanglement reached him, he remained in a daze.

Ma Hongjun roared with laughter. "Look at him! Third Brother's Martial Soul scared him witless!"

"Hahaha! And he dared come to Shrek to cause trouble? He's just asking for death! We don't even need to do anything!" Oscar joined in, laughing.

Smack!

As everyone laughed, Qian Pingchuan raised a hand and grabbed the Blue Silver Grass extending toward him!

"Huh? He managed to catch my Blue Silver Grass barehanded! His reaction speed is first-rate! But..." Tang San's lips curled into a wicked smile. "Heh! Your biggest mistake was touching my Blue Silver Grass with your bare hands! My Blue Silver Grass carries an extremely potent poison. The moment you touch it, the poison seeps through your skin and into your body! You'll be paralyzed in no time and lose your ability to fight!"

"Ah? Poison?"

Qian Pingchuan looked utterly baffled. Then, as he felt the poison seep through his skin, his expression grew even stranger.