Oscar's eyes lit up at the prospect of work, and he excitedly rushed forward.
He blurted out his lecherous incantation, and under the disgusted gazes of the three women nearby, conjured a Big Sausage.
But after fumbling around for a while, Oscar realized he had no idea where to start.
"Boss Dai, come take a look. Where'd this guy's mouth go?"
Dai Mubai stepped forward and examined him for a moment, but he was just as stumped by the pig-headed face before him.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. What a pitiful sight. His face is so swollen you can't even find his mouth."
"Why didn't you just blend in with the group that passed the test earlier?"
"You just had to show off and take the test alone."
Oscar was getting anxious. He hurriedly urged Dai Mubai, "Boss Dai, quit teasing him and help me find his mouth. Otherwise, I can't get the sausage in."
"That's easy."
Dai Mubai snapped his fingers, then kicked Tang San hard, three inches below the abdomen.
"Ah! Ow! Hoh-hoh-hoh-hoh!"
Tang San, still unconscious, was jolted by the pain and let out a scream on reflex.
His mouth emerged from his swollen cheeks, too.
Oscar seized the chance and stuffed the sausage inside.
At the same time, he gave Dai Mubai a thumbs-up.
"Boss Dai, you really know what you're doing."
"Enough with the praise. Give me a hand and let's get him into the dorm."
"Sure thing."
After leading everyone to the dilapidated wooden hut, Dai Mubai went ahead and dumped Tang San into one of the rooms.
When he came back out, he found the three women gathered around the dorm, complaining.
"Is this a place where people are supposed to live?"
"Sister Xiao Wu doesn't think so."
"Come on, you'll have to make do. If you really can't stand it, you can find somewhere to stay at a hotel in town."
"But then you might miss the dean's summons."
Dai Mubai's words immediately won Ning Rongrong's approval. She asked, "Then which hotel in Suotuo City has the best rooms?"
"Heh, let me tell you, the best place in Suotuo City is the Rose Hotel."
"I've stayed at every hotel in Suotuo City, and that's the one I picked after trying them all."
"It's definitely—"
Talking about his area of expertise, Dai Mubai got carried away. Only after a while did he notice someone beside him staring at him as if he were already dead.
"Uh... well, I don't really like staying at the academy either, so..."
Dai Mubai's excuse sounded feeble. Nearby, Little Rabbit covered her mouth and giggled.
"So you couldn't help sneaking off to see those twins, right? Your Sister Xiao Wu gets it!"
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, Zhu Zhuqing turned and headed into the dorm.
That left Dai Mubai glaring viciously at Little Rabbit.
"What are you looking at, you lecherous tiger? Sister Xiao Wu will beat you flat!"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. What a pitiful sight!"
At the Broom Shop, Lu Xian felt deeply sympathetic about what had happened to Tang San.
At the same time, he was delighted by the fresh wish-fulfillment rewards.
[Wish Grade: D. Executor Tang San completion rate: 100%.] [Reward: 500 days of cultivation, 250 years added to Soul Ring lifespan.] [Luck Domain strength increased by 20%.]
Seeing diligent worker Tang San beaten into such a state, Lu Xian felt a little sorry for him.
But that bit of sympathy soon vanished in the face of the generous reward.
"I can only make Little San suffer a bit more."
After handing out the rewards, Lu Xian began looking forward to seeing what sparks the four examinees would strike.
Meanwhile, back at Shrek Academy.
After a busy stretch, the three women finally made the dorm look somewhat livable.
Little Rabbit wiped the sweat from her forehead and flopped onto the bed without a care for her appearance.
"After working all day, Sister Xiao Wu's completely worn out."
"That's all because Tang San just had to come to this lousy academy."
Ning Rongrong, who was sprawled out nearby as well, grew curious at Xiao Wu's words.
"Hey, isn't that Tang San with you?"
"He got beaten up like that. Aren't you going to check on him?"
At that, Xiao Wu couldn't even be bothered to lift her eyelids.
"He won't die. Just wait a while and you'll see how tough that guy is."
Ning Rongrong nodded thoughtfully, then turned her attention to Zhu Zhuqing beside her.
"Miss, you're from the Zhu Family of Star Luo, aren't you?"
"So that lecherous tiger is your betrothed?"
Zhu Zhuqing's hands paused as she unpacked. Then she gave a slight nod.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. You really are pitiful."
"Some time ago, I heard my father say that Star Luo's crown prince was already a high-level Soul Ancestor. You don't have much chance of winning, do you?"
The little kitten sighed, then flopped onto the bed as if all the air had gone out of her.
"From what I can see, no."
"He doesn't seem like he wants to fight back, either. The best I can hope for is probably to have my cultivation crippled and be tossed into some unknown corner."
Little Rabbit had no idea what they were talking about. Only after Ning Rongrong explained did she finally understand the twisted rules of the Star Luo Empire.
When she looked at the little kitten again, her eyes were full of sympathy.
But before long, her pair of rabbit ears drooped.
How could she spare any sympathy for someone else right now? A Titled Douluo was on her tail! Who knew when she might end up as someone else's Soul Bone?
The room fell silent for a moment.
Perhaps she still couldn't accept her fate. Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips and asked Ning Rongrong, "What you used earlier wasn't a technique from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, was it?"
"Nope. It's my own unique way of channeling force."
"What is it? You want to learn?"
"If you're willing to teach me."
"I see. How about this: you teach me how to improve my figure, and I'll teach you how to train in Super Strength."
Zhu Zhuqing sat up in confusion and followed Ning Rongrong's gaze, looking down at herself.
Her pretty face flushed, and she turned away.
"It's natural talent. How am I supposed to teach you that?"
"What? That depends on talent, too?"
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, who had been listening closely, were instantly dumbfounded. They had hoped to hear about some special method.
"Then forget it. It's not that I can't teach you Super Strength, but your body's still too weak."
"I'm afraid you won't learn it, and you'll just end up hurting yourself."
Ning Rongrong's words made Zhu Zhuqing perk up at once. She stood as if she'd grabbed onto a lifeline.
"I'm not afraid. As long as I can get stronger, I can stick with it no matter how difficult it is."
"Fine. Starting tomorrow, you can train with me."
Perhaps out of sympathy, Ning Rongrong really did plan to have the little kitten train with her.
Of course, she had her own reasons, too.
Her father had Sword and Bone guarding him, but as the heir, she didn't have a team of her own.
And Zhu Zhuqing had little chance of winning the struggle for the position of empress. Ning Rongrong might have a chance to bring her into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and make her a trusted right hand.
Seeing the two girls she'd just met quickly becoming friends, Little Rabbit felt envious.
So, wearing an ingratiating smile, she sat down beside Ning Rongrong.
"Rongrong, let me join, too."
"No problem. But I'll warn you now: if you can't stick with the physical training, don't blame me for refusing to teach you Super Strength."
Little Rabbit patted her flat chest and said dismissively, "No worries. Bring on whatever training you've got. Sister Xiao Wu isn't afraid of anything."
Ning Rongrong smiled and didn't say more. That girl would find out soon enough just how much she'd have to suffer.
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