Dai Mubai: Did She Recognize Me?

The next day.

A farewell was taking place inside the Suotuo City Branch Hall of the Judgment Hall.

Today was the day Tang San and the others were released from prison, and also the day Flender and the others were escorted to Heaven Dou City.

"Mubai, Xiao Ao, Hongjun, I'm leaving the task of rebuilding Shrek to you. We'll meet again in a few months."

Escorted by three Soul Sages, Flender and the others were walking out of their cells.

As they were about to leave, he did not forget to give Dai Mubai and the others his instructions.

"Don't worry, Dean. We'll definitely rebuild Shrek."

Dai Mubai responded to Flender.

After Flender and the others had completely disappeared into the distance, people from the branch hall came over. This time, however, it was good news.

"Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, Ma Hongjun, your sentences have been served. You may leave today."

"But remember this: from now on, do not commit crimes or harm ordinary people. If you come back here again, your punishment will be even harsher."

The Judgment Hall personnel opened the cell doors and led them out.

On the way out, none of them could hide their excitement.

When they saw the gates symbolizing freedom open, everyone felt reborn.

"Finally, I don't have to stay in this lousy place anymore. These past few days have exhausted me."

Oscar spread his arms and let the sunlight shine over him, as if to rid himself of the bad luck clinging to him.

"Beautiful women, good food—I've missed you so much!" Ma Hongjun shouted impatiently, looking like a lustful starving ghost who had not eaten in days.

"Should we eat first, or go to Shrek first?" Tang San did not see Xiao Wu outside the gates, and disappointment rose in his heart. He turned to Dai Mubai and asked.

After that day, Dai Mubai seemed much steadier. He no longer mentioned drinking and chasing women.

"We should settle the academy's affairs before we eat. That's the top priority. We can't delay it."

"No, Boss Dai! The food these past few days was so bland it nearly killed me. Let's go get something good."

Both Ma Hongjun and Oscar objected.

"If you want good food, go by yourselves. I'm going back to Shrek first, no matter what." Dai Mubai no longer looked at them and turned to Tang San. "Little San, what about you? What are you planning?"

"I'm the same as Boss Dai. I think the academy is more important," Tang San stated his position.

"Alright, let's go."

Dai Mubai did not linger. He led Tang San toward Shrek.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun exchanged a glance, then miserably followed after them.

Being broke really left them powerless.

It was already afternoon when Dai Mubai and the others were released. By the time they reached Shrek, it was nearly dark.

Without hesitation, they spent money to buy the house and land opposite the former academy grounds, then moved in there.

"Fatty, do you think that beautiful girl from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect we saw that day is in there now?"

Oscar and Ma Hongjun sat outside, pointing toward the former site of Shrek Academy across from them.

"Xiao Ao, seriously? You only met that girl once, and you already like her?

"I'm not trying to put you down, but even though she really is pretty, are you worthy of her?"

He claimed he was not putting Oscar down, but he was actually doing exactly that.

"What do you mean, not worthy? Oscar is a genius, no matter what. Even in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I'd still be a genius."

Oscar wanted nothing more than to strangle this dead fatso. The guy spent all day making snide remarks.

"Sure, sure, you're worthy of her."

"But I like the other girl more. That figure, that face—she's simply perfect."

The girl Ma Hongjun was pointing to was naturally Zhu Zhuqing.

"Xiao Ao, Fatty, what are you two doing out here? Come on, I'll treat you to a feast."

Dai Mubai had returned to his old self. With a wave of his hand, he was treating them to a big meal.

"Boss Dai, Xiao Ao's the one thinking about girls. Remember the girl from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect we ran into the day we were arrested? This guy's been hung up on her ever since."

"A girl from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? What does she look like?"

Dai Mubai became interested too. A leopard could not change its spots.

"Look, it's her! That's the girl we saw that day."

Ma Hongjun pointed at Ning Rongrong, who was jogging back.

After what happened yesterday, Ning Rongrong no longer complained of hardship or exhaustion. Even over such a long distance, she gritted her teeth and persevered.

Oscar instantly perked up. Looking where Ma Hongjun pointed, he wore the expression of a lovestruck fool.

"A beauty, a real beauty! Fatty, your brother here is in love."

Dai Mubai saw her as well, but his gaze was not on Ning Rongrong. It was fixed on Zhu Zhuqing in the Soul Tool Car behind her.

The instant he saw Zhu Zhuqing, he froze. His heart began pounding on its own.

Was it her? Was it really her?

"Boss Dai, is she really that beautiful? You're staring like you've lost your soul."

Ma Hongjun waved a hand in front of Dai Mubai's face, only for Dai Mubai to slap it away.

"Fatty, get out of my way. Don't make me beat you up."

His voice was loud enough that even Zhu Zhuqing could hear him.

Zhu Zhuqing instinctively turned her head and saw the person she least wanted to see.

Her gaze did not waver. She merely turned back indifferently, as though she had seen nothing but air.

The moment he saw Zhu Zhuqing turn around, Dai Mubai was happy and excited.

If she recognized him, she would definitely respond.

But the result disappointed Dai Mubai. That woman did not respond at all.

Could it really not be her?

Dai Mubai watched helplessly as Zhu Zhuqing entered the academy without pausing even once. His heart sank to the bottom, and he became somewhat absentminded.

"Boss Dai, she's already gone, and you're still staring? Weren't we going for a feast? Let's get going."

After feasting his eyes, the hunger in Ma Hongjun's stomach took over his brain.

"Boss Dai! Boss Dai! Say something! Why are you spacing out? Did you really fall for her?"

"If you like her, go win her over. With your qualifications, what kind of girl couldn't you get?"

Dai Mubai suddenly snapped back to his senses and grabbed Ma Hongjun by the shoulders, shouting.

"Fatty, you're a genius! Come with me tomorrow and help me win her over."

If he wanted to confirm whether that person was his fiancée, would he not find out tomorrow?

Having figured it out, Dai Mubai could not hide his excitement. It was as though he had already imagined their reunion tomorrow.

He had no idea that Zhu Zhujun had long since given up on him.

At the same time, another person arrived in Suotuo City.

That person was Qian Renxue, who had set out from the Judgment Hall's main headquarters.

Along the way, she had not spared even a glance for the scenery. She had raced madly toward Suotuo City the entire time.

She was afraid that person would leave this place.

The reason she had come to Suotuo City was naturally because of the Judgment Douluo, whom she had never been able to forget.

She also wanted to know what kind of person could have the chance to be accepted as a disciple by the legendary Judgment Douluo.

"I wonder what kind of person you are, to have earned His Excellency the Arbiter's favor."

"I wonder if I might have a chance to become His Excellency the Arbiter's disciple, or perhaps go even further?"

Qian Renxue's cheeks reddened slightly, though no one knew what she was thinking of.