A Reserved Show Was About to Begin

"Ning Que, honestly, how have I treated you?"

Seeing that persuasion had failed, Qian Duoduo began playing the emotional card.

"Dean, it isn't that I don't want to participate. I just don't dare to."

"Do you think that if I went as a representative of the Soul Guidance Department, they would give us corresponding fairness? Would they be able to protect my safety?"

"To be honest, I'm truly scared!"

Ning Que did not feel any dislike toward the man before him.

On the contrary, he had quite a favorable impression of him.

Perhaps it was because the Soul Guidance Department lacked talent, or perhaps because Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er stood against Yan Shaozhe and the others. In any case, the couple had treated Ning Que very well.

Especially after learning that a genius like Ning Que intended to join the Soul Guidance Department of his own accord, Qian Duoduo had strongly supported him, offering all manner of resources and benefits. He had even nearly gotten into a fight with Yan Shaozhe over it.

"Ning Que, go without worry."

"I've already handed all matters of the Soul Guidance Department over to your master's wife. I'll also be going to the Soul Master Tournament venue when the time comes. Even if I have to stake this old life of mine, I'll definitely be able to protect you—as long as you represent our Soul Guidance Department in the Soul Master Tournament."

"I won't make empty promises. Although I know your Nine Treasures Glazed Sect lacks neither money nor Soul Tools, I'll still prepare everything a dean should provide. These are two sets of materials for crafting Class 7 Soul Tools. On top of that, I'm still collecting more. As long as you represent the Soul Guidance Department in the tournament, once you return, I'll prepare all the materials needed for a Class 8 Soul Tool as well."

As Qian Duoduo spoke, he began taking things out of his storage Soul Tool.

He truly did not want to miss this opportunity.

With Mu En's strong support and Yan Shaozhe's authority restricted, the only obstacle left was Xuan Zi. But with Mu En present, Xuan Zi presumably would not oppose them openly.

This was an opportunity for their Soul Guidance Department.

They absolutely could not miss it.

"Dean, look at you... Fine. Since it's your arrangement, Dean, refusing again would make me ungrateful."

Ning Que wore an extremely troubled expression, but his hands did not stop moving.

He swiftly tucked the materials Qian Duoduo had taken out into his own storage.

There was no doubt that Guyi would not be participating in the Soul Master Tournament, but he still wanted to go and have some fun.

Originally, he had planned to participate after the Supreme Elder made his move.

But with Qian Duoduo going this far, he truly could not refuse.

"Rest assured. I, Old Qian, am still a man of my word."

Upon hearing Ning Que agree, the smile on Qian Duoduo's face immediately grew even broader.

Not long after Qian Duoduo left, Cai Mei'er brought Ma Xiaotao to find Ning Que again.

"Hello, Student Ning Que."

Cai Mei'er was the first to greet Ning Que. She did not put on any lofty airs.

She had no choice. She was asking for a favor.

"Dean Cai!"

Ning Que gave her plenty of face and hurriedly rose to welcome her.

After all, she was his future agreed-upon aunt. Naturally, he had to show her some respect.

"It's like this. There are two matters in which I need your help."

"First, I hope Miss Ye Guyi can help Xiaotao suppress her evil fire. Second, I hope that both you and Ye Guyi will participate in this Soul Master Tournament."

Cai Mei'er stated her purpose right away.

Ever since becoming acting dean, she had been busy with two matters.

The first was soothing the students and compensating them. The second concerned the upcoming Soul Master Tournament.

With the original members of the Shrek Seven Devils, they were confident of winning the championship in the Soul Master Tournament.

But Cai Mei'er still felt that something was not quite right.

Xiaotao's evil fire was a major problem. On top of that, Dai Yueheng had recently been severely injured by Xiaotao. Although she had asked Elder Zhuang to treat him, it would inevitably still have some effect.

For this reason, the acting dean had not only apologized to Dai Yueheng on Ma Xiaotao's behalf, but also planned to invite Ning Que and Ye Guyi to participate.

It had to be said that when a woman—especially one eager to prove herself, with an overwhelming drive for achievement—set her mind to something, she acted with remarkable decisiveness.

She not only added three substitute slots for the Shrek Seven Devils, but also gave the substitutes three substitute slots of their own. The Soul Guidance Department received two slots as well.

Although Cai Mei'er lacked experience in broader matters, with Mu En backing her from behind, she had genuinely achieved some results.

"Please forgive me, Dean Cai. I have no problem participating in the Soul Master Tournament, but Guyi is not suited to show herself for the time being. The matters involved are extremely complicated. If you have time, you may ask Elder Mu. Perhaps he can give you an answer."

Ning Que explained patiently. Since she had given him face, he naturally had to return the courtesy.

"I was too presumptuous. I'll seek confirmation from Elder Mu regarding this matter."

Although she had not gotten the result she wanted, learning that Ning Que would participate in the Soul Master Tournament meant the trip had not been wasted.

Afterward, Cai Mei'er hurried off to find Mu En. Although she did not receive a clear answer from Elder Mu, he explicitly said that there was no need to continue pressing Ye Guyi about joining the Soul Master Tournament.

"Perhaps I should have done this sooner."

Watching Cai Mei'er rush off to continue handling other matters, Mu En suddenly felt that this arrangement was quite good.

Ever since he had sent Shaozhe into seclusion and handed everything over to Cai Mei'er, he had felt much more at ease.

Although Cai Mei'er lacked experience and sufficient foresight in many matters, she was energetic in her work. Whenever she did not understand something, she came to ask him, and she could carry out his intentions as well.

The result he wanted had already begun taking shape in such a short time.

Mu En felt that if things continued like this, so long as no major accident occurred, he might be able to hold on for a few more years.

At the very least, until Shrek Academy produced another figure capable of carrying its banner.

In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.

The Soul Master Tournament was about to begin.

All the participants received the summons and set off for the competition.

But before the tournament, Shrek Academy followed its old tradition: leading these substitute members on a mission for the Shrek Inspection Team.

The one leading them was Shrek Academy's second strongest expert, the Rank 98 Super Douluo, Xuan Zi.

Naturally, Ning Que was among them.

Before leaving, he left a letter for Guyi.

He brought Jin Heng, Elder Jin, with him. As for Uncle Yang Duo, he still needed to remain here and pursue Cai Mei'er.

"This direction... it's the Mingdou Mountain Range!"

After confirming their direction of travel, a faint smile appeared on Ning Que's face.

After all, he had been looking forward to this reserved show, specially prepared for the Holy Spirit Cult's Supreme Elder, for a long time.