It was as if he were saying, "My son is right here. Search him however you like."
If they found a problem, that would be one thing.
But if they found nothing, this matter would not end peacefully.
Ye Guyi stepped forward to inspect him. He was indeed not an Evil Soul Master.
With her martial soul's attributes, she could easily sense whether someone was an Evil Soul Master.
It seemed Shrek Academy had received incorrect information.
Such things happened quite often.
As for whether the information was truly wrong or whether there was another purpose behind it, who could say for sure?
"Enough. It was all a misunderstanding. He has nothing to do with Evil Soul Masters."
"If there is nothing else, we will be leaving first."
Then Ning Que and Ye Guyi simply strode away openly.
They directly ignored everyone present.
Whether it was the emperor, the guards, or the Title Douluo of the Dou Ling Empire.
Because of a single suspicion from them, the entire imperial family had cooperated. Not only had they lost all face, but they could not even retaliate.
Just as he was about to demand an explanation, he never expected the other side to ignore him completely and leave outright.
"Humiliation!"
"Utter humiliation!"
Xue Yao's aged face twisted viciously.
No matter how patient he was, he could not accept such an outcome.
"Your Excellency Tian Yang..."
In his rage, Xue Yao was ready to issue an order, overturn the table, and spare no cost to keep those two behind.
But at the final moment, he still chose to endure.
He had no choice!
The situation demanded it!
But how could he, the emperor of a nation, accept swallowing this humiliation for nothing?
"Send word. Reduce the resources we originally supplied to Shrek Academy every year to one-tenth. If they ask, tell them we have nothing left."
In the end, Xue Yao decided he had to do something.
Previously, in order to curry favor with Shrek Academy, the Dou Ling Empire had provided Shrek Academy with vast quantities of resources every year, selling them at less than half the market price.
Over time, Shrek's people had come to regard it as a given. They had tried several times afterward to adjust the prices, but had never succeeded.
It could practically be said that this portion of resources was money they lost to Shrek Academy every year.
And now, this was the humiliation they received in return.
How could they tolerate it?
Ning Que did not know what the Dou Ling Empire would do. Only after he and Ye Guyi had gone far away did he finally let out a breath.
"I almost couldn't keep it together."
Ning Que glanced back in the direction of the Dou Ling Imperial City. Even with Title Douluo protecting him, he had still been nervous.
After all, that had been an imperial city of a nation. They had humiliated an emperor and prince of a country so thoroughly.
Though the Dou Ling Empire was not as powerful as some other nations, it still possessed a level ninety-seven Title Douluo.
If they truly could not endure that humiliation and decided to overturn the table, something might really have happened today.
"Pack up. Let's go complete the final mission."
Ning Que calculated the time. The holiday was about to begin, so it was better not to delay.
Ye Guyi naturally had no objections.
Then the two of them headed toward the next mission destination.
At the same time, an assassination attempt took place within Shrek City.
With the holiday approaching, Ning Tian invited Jin Sheng, Wu Feng, Huo Yuhao, Xiao Xiao, Wang Dong, Xie Huanyue, Zhou Sichen, Cao Jinxuan, and Nanmen Yun'er to leave the academy and have a meal together in Shrek City.
Just as the group happily discussed what they would do next semester, they were attacked.
An assassination attempt, carried out openly within Shrek City.
Under Jin Sheng's protection, Ning Tian did not suffer much harm. However, he and Wu Feng both sustained serious injuries. Jin Sheng in particular had nearly been cleaved in half across the upper body.
Because Xie Huanyue had protected Wu Feng, Huo Yuhao, and the others, he also suffered considerable injuries. Fortunately, his defense was strong enough that his life was not in danger.
Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan suffered severe mental damage due to backlash from their martial souls.
Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong suffered comparatively lighter injuries.
More than anything, it was because of Jin Sheng and Xie Huanyue's protection that the others had not been seriously harmed.
Upon receiving the news, the Nine Treasures Chamber of Commerce contacted Ning Que immediately.
The key was that Elder Jin had only recently left Shrek City. Otherwise, with him present, he would have visited his grandson as soon as he left the academy. This never would have happened.
"I understand. Remember this: the little princess of our Nine Treasures Glazed Sect was assassinated, her martial soul shattered, and she has fallen unconscious."
"The next guardian sect Douluo, Jin Sheng, has had his foundation damaged. He has no hope of ever becoming a Title Douluo."
"Wu Feng, granddaughter of the Red Dragon Douluo, is severely injured and unconscious!"
"Xie Huanyue, disciple of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, has suffered damage to his heart meridian. Even medicine and stones cannot heal him."
"Xiao Xiao, disciple of the Golden Tiger Douluo, has had her martial soul shattered, with damage to her origin."
"..."
"Before I send someone back, no one is allowed to visit them. I will send Elder Jin a message and have him head there immediately."
"Besides that, remind the others as well and have them cooperate. I will seek justice for them afterward!"
Ning Que issued his orders one by one, his tone brimming with killing intent.
Whether this matter had anything to do with Shrek Academy or not, they had to be dragged into it. It concerned his subsequent plans.
As for the culprits, if they did not compensate him until they were utterly bankrupt, he would count himself kind.
"Guyi, forget the final mission. Return to Shrek City first and hold the fort. Use the Gold of Life to guide their treatment and make it appear as though we have paid an enormous price to heal them. I'll return to the sect and ask Consecrated Qingshan to make an appearance!"
Ning Que's thoughts raced as he made all the necessary arrangements.
He was indeed furious that his younger sister and the others had been attacked, but after his anger, the first thing he considered was what benefits could be gained from this.
That was the real him: cold-blooded and calculating.
"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one will be able to hurt Xiao Tian, Jin Sheng, or the others!"
Seeing Ning Que so indifferent, Ye Guyi felt no displeasure. Instead, her gaze became even gentler.
She knew A-Que had become this way for her sake, to help plan things for her and to help her become a god.
He bore all the darkness himself. All she needed to do was cultivate diligently.
The Title Douluo secretly protecting them both also revealed themselves. Elder Lei took Ye Guyi back to Shrek City, while Ning Que and the Golden Tiger Douluo, Dai Chengfeng, headed straight for the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect's hidden sanctuary.
With the aid of flying Soul Tools, the Title Douluo flew at full speed and reached their destination in just one day.
Although the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect lived in seclusion, its chamber of commerce operated in every nation, and sect disciples often descended the mountain to travel. Thus, it could not truly be considered a reclusive sect.
The sect was located within a mountain range at the border between the Dou Ling Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire.
"The Young Master has returned!"
After the disciples guarding the mountain gate detected Ning Que through a Soul Tool, they hurriedly came forward to welcome him.
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