Lin Mian didn't know why he was so afraid of them.
Clearly, even if the two of them joined forces, they still wouldn't be his match.
Yet whenever he faced their gazes, Lin Mian couldn't help feeling as though he was somehow beneath them.
It felt as if he were some heartless man who had betrayed them.
Fine, he actually knew the reason himself. He just didn't want to admit it, and more than that, he was avoiding it.
He still hadn't recovered from what happened decades ago.
To the point that he didn't dare face them at all.
Right now, he had no other thoughts and no intention of exposing them. Things would proceed as they should; if they wanted to sneak a look, then let them look.
It was just that Lin Mian felt a little restrained, with no energy even to discipline his disciples.
Judgment Hall's Suotuo City Branch Hall.
After serving as charging banks for several days, everyone was somewhat exhausted.
However, young people like Tang San had much brighter eyes, because they only had two or three days left on their sentences.
They hadn't committed any major crimes, and all the damage they had caused had been fully compensated. They were only being locked up for a few days as a symbolic punishment, so they wouldn't be held for long.
Oscar and Ma Hongjun had been dragged into it as well. Although they were suspected of aiding wrongdoing, the main offenders were still Flender and the others.
As for Flender and the others, they still had quite some time to serve, especially Flender, who had the longest sentence.
Because he was the principal offender, and the rule against refunding Gold Soul Coins had been established by him.
Even after paying compensation, he still had to remain imprisoned for at least several months.
But not here. He and several of Shrek Academy's teachers would all be imprisoned in the Heaven Dou Empire Branch Hall of Judgment Hall.
In three days, someone would lead a team to escort them there.
Their Soul Power was either at the Soul Emperor or Soul Sage level. For such a small place, that was simply too high, far beyond what this branch hall could handle.
They definitely couldn't be imprisoned here, so dedicated personnel would come to transfer them to Heaven Dou City.
"Teacher, I can't bear to see you go. What am I supposed to do after you leave?"
Ma Hongjun looked pitifully at Flender. He was Flender's personal disciple and had been raised by Flender himself. Their relationship was both master and father-son.
"Hongjun, why are you talking so much nonsense? I'm just being transferred to another place of imprisonment, not dying. Why are you being so sentimental?"
Actually, Flender was also somewhat reluctant to part with this disciple of his. Although Ma Hongjun had plenty of bad habits, to him, his own disciple was the best.
"But... but..." Ma Hongjun stammered.
"But what?"
"But once you leave, who's going to take me out to suppress my Evil Fire?"
Flender was instantly speechless. He had thought Ma Hongjun couldn't bear to part with him, but it turned out there would simply be no one to take him out to suppress his Evil Fire.
"Figure it out yourself. Once you collect Spirit Hall's subsidy, go find one of those cheap places to vent your fire."
"Your teacher has no money right now. Not a single coin."
"I..."
Ma Hongjun still wanted to speak, but Flender cut him off directly.
"You what? Shut the hell up!"
The teachers beside them couldn't help laughing. They had felt somewhat envious just now, but now they only found it amusing.
"Boss Dai, after we get out, how about we go vent some fire first? We've been stuck in here for days. You must be having a hard time holding it in too."
Ma Hongjun waggled his brows at Dai Mubai. He actually wanted Dai Mubai to foot the bill, because he couldn't even produce a single Copper Soul Coin.
"Sure. When we brothers get out, we'll go have some fun. I'll pay." Dai Mubai didn't care about such a small amount of money.
"Boss Dai is generous x2."
Oscar and Ma Hongjun immediately echoed him.
Tang San remained silent nearby. Dai Mubai noticed his reaction and spoke up.
"Tang San, want to come along? Don't worry about the money. I'm paying anyway."
After spending the past few days together, their relationship had grown closer. After all, they were good brothers who had gone to prison together.
"No. I already have Xiao Wu, so I need to keep myself clean." Tang San refused outright. He was the pure and spotless Young Master Tang, after all.
"Hey, what's the big deal? Men can be a little unfaithful. As long as she doesn't find out, it's fine."
Dai Mubai put an arm around Tang San's shoulder and began persuading him.
Tang San was somewhat tempted, but he still refused firmly.
"No. If Xiao Wu finds out, she definitely won't let me off."
Dai Mubai didn't continue persuading him and suddenly fell silent. His heart tightened, as though someone were drifting away from him.
It was a blurry figure, slowly walking farther and farther away.
He realized something and made up his mind, his tone somewhat low.
"I'm not going either. I should learn from our Young Master Tang. I have a fiancée, after all. I can't keep behaving so recklessly."
"Boss Dai, you actually have a fiancée? Is she pretty?"
"I don't know. I've never met her." Dai Mubai didn't really want to bring it up.
He had a feeling that once he got out this time, he would very likely meet that fiancée.
It was a strange feeling that left him somewhat at a loss.
"Then..."
"Fatty, shut up. I have something to say."
Flender interrupted Ma Hongjun. He had sensed that something was wrong.
He then instructed Dai Mubai.
"Mubai, after you get out, remember to get the academy settled first. Once we're released, we'll come find you directly."
"Don't worry, Dean. For such a small matter, you can rest easy." Dai Mubai patted his chest in assurance.
"Good. The dean believes in you. Our Shrek Academy will definitely rise again."
Dai Mubai was Flender's financial backer now. What else could he do but trust him?
Dai Mubai looked toward the small window above, his thoughts drifting outside as he murmured to himself.
"Will I really be able to meet her after getting out this time? Could she already know what kind of person I am?"
No one gave Dai Mubai an answer. After he got out, Zhu Zhuqing would give him one she had long prepared.
It was just unknown what expression he would have then.
Two days later.
During these two days, Ning Rongrong's routine remained unchanged. She still went without dinner at night and returned to her room after washing feet.
She had become increasingly skilled, increasingly like a proper foot-washing maid.
Her mood was also getting better and better, though of course it wasn't because she had gained insights from washing feet.
It was because she knew her two grandpas would arrive soon, and she was about to regain her freedom.
That bastard, just wait. Wait to die. Once my two grandpas arrive, I definitely won't let you off.
Ning Rongrong seemed to already imagine that person suffering torment at her hands.
With that conviction, she went running as usual that afternoon, and the more she ran, the easier it became, as though she were about to take flight.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo had already entered Suotuo City's territory and were on their way to Shrek Academy.
Suddenly, Sword Douluo spotted a familiar figure.
That figure was soaked in sweat, with a Soul Tool Car following behind her.
He remembered that Soul Tool Car. Rongrong had begged the sect master for a long time before he bought it.
Without hesitation, he flew in front of that person.
"Rongrong, who is tormenting you?"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Ning Rongrong felt as though she had heard heavenly music. With a wail, she burst into tears.
"Grandpa Sword, Rongrong missed you so much!"
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