Judgment Hall Arrives

"Master, is she the junior sister you mentioned?"

"That's right," Lin Mian answered with certainty.

"Can you trick her into becoming yours? She looks pretty rich, doesn't she?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at him skeptically.

Lin Mian grew anxious.

"What kind of look is that? How can you call it tricking her? I'm planning to conquer her with my personal charm."

"And did I trick you? Weren't you the one begging me to become your master?"

"You didn't, you didn't. I became your disciple willingly. With your charm, Master, you'll definitely win her over."

Zhu Zhuqing knew that her master needed coaxing like a child, so she went along with him.

"Good that you know. But now isn't the right time. We need to wait a little longer."

Their attention returned to Ning Rongrong.

The moment she finished speaking, Oscar's voice immediately rang out.

"Yes, this is Shrek Academy. You can register here."

His eyes were lecherous, and his gaze stayed fixed on Ning Rongrong. He was clearly already infatuated with her.

A trace of disgust flashed through Ning Rongrong's eyes before she put on a proper smile.

"Thank you."

"No need, no need. It's what I should do."

Ma Hongjun looked at his brother and felt that he resembled a dog.

"Here are the Gold Soul Coins. Please register me."

Ning Rongrong placed the Gold Soul Coins before Li Yusong.

Li Yusong glanced at them and said, "State your age and Soul Power Level."

"Ning Rongrong, twelve years old, level twenty-six Soul Grandmaster. My martial soul is the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda."

When he heard Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, Li Yusong's expression visibly shifted in surprise.

"Does your family know you came here?"

"They do."

"Very well. You may proceed to the next stage of the assessment."

"Master, our junior sister has already entered this rundown academy. How are you planning to take her as your disciple?"

"Don't rush. This rundown academy won't last much longer. The FBI will arrive by the time I count to one."

"Judgment Hall?"

Lin Mian did not answer and began counting.

"Ten, nine... three, two, one. They're here."

The moment he reached one, a burst of commotion arose.

"Judgment Hall business. Uninvolved persons, disperse."

They wore the familiar uniforms, but this time, far more people had been deployed.

Leading them was a black-badge enforcer, accompanied by three purple-ring enforcers. One of them had even reached the cultivation of a Soul Emperor.

There were also several yellow-badge enforcers.

One Soul Sage, one Soul Emperor, three Soul Kings, along with several Soul Elders and Soul Ancestors.

This was unquestionably an extremely powerful force.

They were enforcers transferred to the Suotuo City Branch Hall from elsewhere, their purpose being to wipe out Shrek Academy in one sweep.

In the Judgment Hall's eyes, this lineup was more than enough.

However, they did not know that this small academy concealed several Soul Sages.

Upon hearing that it was the Judgment Hall, the surrounding crowd immediately scattered.

Li Yusong rose to his feet as well. He first quietly instructed Ma Hongjun to find the headmaster, then walked over to the Judgment Hall group.

"So it is the honored enforcers. Our academy has always kept to itself and has never harmed ordinary people. I wonder what matter has troubled you all enough to come here in person?"

The leading enforcer released his martial soul, and seven Spirit Rings appeared around him.

"Don't try to get friendly with us. We received a report that Shrek Academy has engaged in extortion. Come with us and submit to an investigation."

A Soul Sage was absolutely high-level combat power. If he had not heard that Shrek had a Soul Sage stationed here, he would not have appeared personally.

The Judgment Hall valued caution in its operations. Even for nothing more than a rumor, they had dispatched a Soul Sage.

However, they might have to admit defeat this time, because Shrek had more than one Soul Sage.

They had been transferred from the provincial branch hall. They had thought one Soul Sage would be more than enough. Who could have expected such a small academy to have such deep waters?

"Honored enforcer, I am the headmaster of Shrek Academy. May I ask what crime Shrek Academy has committed?"

From within Shrek Academy, Flender, Zhao Wuji, Lu Qibin, and Shao Xin walked out together.

Every one of them possessed an aura no weaker than Li Yusong's, and some were considerably stronger.

The leading Soul Sage was somewhat surprised when he saw them. How could such a small place have so many experts?

However, although Shrek was strong, they were not afraid, because behind them stood the fiercely protective Judgment Hall.

"Your academy is suspected of extortion. Come with us and submit to an investigation. If you dare resist, don't blame us for showing no mercy."

The Judgment Hall members released their martial souls, and immense pressure spread across the entrance of Shrek Academy.

"Do you think we're afraid of you? Old fellows, release your martial souls. I'd like to see how you plan to take us away."

Zhao Wuji had the most impatient temperament. He was the first to release his martial soul, and the other old fellows followed suit.

Three Soul Sages and two Soul Emperors—this lineup was enough to crush the Judgment Hall.

The Judgment Hall members sucked in a breath. They had truly run into a tough opponent.

"Flender, is Shrek Academy truly planning to make a move?

"I'm sure you know the consequences of attacking Judgment Hall personnel."

"Today, I give you only two choices. First, come with us. Second, resist and be hunted forever by the Judgment Hall."

The Judgment Hall had never backed down while handling matters. Even when facing Spirit Hall personnel, they remained unyielding.

For a mere Shrek Academy to expect them to retreat was simply a joke.

"Honored enforcer, is there room for discussion? We truly do not wish to attack the Judgment Hall."

As the headmaster, Flender knew that they absolutely could not make a move.

Even if they won, their final outcome would still be death.

This was the authority the Judgment Hall had carved out through bloodshed.

"There is no room for discussion. You had better come with us."

"Shrek Academy's offense is not serious. You only need to be detained for a few days and pay a sum of Gold Soul Coins."

"If you make a move, the nature of the matter will change."

The Judgment Hall rarely bothered to reason with anyone. Under normal circumstances, they simply seized people directly. They only reasoned when they could not take them down.

"This..."

Of course, Flender wanted to pay the fine as well, but the most important thing was that he simply could not afford it.

Over the years, he had swindled who knew how many people. If every case were pursued, even selling himself would not be enough to cover the cost.

For such an enormous sum, Judgment Hall law required at least several years of imprisonment.

He had grown accustomed to freedom. How could he want to be locked up?

"Master, it looks like they've reached a stalemate up ahead."

"Shrek Academy really is quite strong. It seems the Judgment Hall people can't take them down. What do you think they'll choose?"

"I say they won't choose either. In a situation like this, they naturally need a great hero to step in and save the day."

"A great hero? Master, are you talking about yourself?"

"Who else? It's time for your master to make an entrance. With just a small move from me, every one of Shrek's people will be beaten flat on the ground."

"Mas...ter."

Before Zhu Zhuqing could even react, she had already been brought between the two groups.

"What are you all standing around for? If you want to fight, hurry up and fight. If you really don't want to, then I'll do it."

Lin Mian's arrogant voice rang throughout the entire scene.