Douluo Chat Group: They're All Addicted to Gossiping

Ning Fengzhi revealed a meaningful smile at the corner of his mouth and waved his hand.

After the disciple retreated, he set down his teacup and muttered to himself, "As expected, still a childish temperament... I hope that by letting her go out and venture into the world this time, she can make some progress and stop being so willful and reckless."

He had long heard of the reputation of Shrek Academy; although the conditions were a bit harsh and the faculty... rather eccentric, it was a decent place to temper one's character and broaden one's horizons.

Most importantly, being away from the protection of the sect and letting this little demoness suffer a bit might help her understand some reason.

On the other side, Ning Rongrong returned to her room, immediately pulled out the "Brick," and couldn't wait to ask in the group chat.

[Richest Little Heiress of Heaven Dou: Family! Have you heard of Shrek Academy? I heard it's an academy that only accepts monsters, and you can even become a viscount upon graduation. Sounds like it might be fun? (Curious baby)]

[Big Cat in the Night: Heard of it... but never been. (Tone is complex)]

In the Star Luo Empire, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes dimmed for a moment.

She only knew that Dai Mubai had fled to the Heaven Dou Empire and seemed to be at that very Shrek Academy.

But she didn't know the specifics of what the academy was like.

[Single Academy-Running Housewife: Shrek Academy, huh... I know it. The dean, Flender, is a Soul Saint. Although he's a bit stingy and his school-running philosophy is... well, rather unique, the academy itself is passable. It counts as a decent Advanced Soul Master Academy. (Objective evaluation)]

At Blue Tyrant Academy, Liu Erlong leaned back on the sofa, her tone carrying a hint of nostalgia.

Although she had long since stopped acknowledging the "Golden Iron Triangle" because of that scoundrel Yu Xiaogang, she still recognized Flender as her big brother.

That guy was stingy and loved money like his own life.

But he ran the school quite seriously and treated his students reasonably well.

[Loves Eating Carrots: Eh? Shrek Academy? Tang San also told me two days ago that he wanted to drag me there to study! (Slow to react)]

[Little Fox Who Loves Teacher Most: You mean... Tang San is going to Shrek Academy? (Instantly catches the point, little cat head peeks out)]

[Child Without Parents: I understand, many thanks for the reminder.]

At the Crown Prince's Mansion in Heaven Dou, Qian Renxue looked at the message on the screen, and a plan instantly formed in her mind.

Tang San... that child of destiny possessed by an "Outer Realm Heavenly Demon," is actually going to Shrek Academy?

This is a good opportunity!

[Yandere Crazy Beauty of Martial Soul: Nana, leave this matter to you. Can you do it? (Tone is subtle)]

[Little Fox Who Loves Teacher Most: Don't worry, Teacher, it's in the bag! (Eyes are as firm as if joining the party)]

In the Saintess Palace.

Hu Liena, who had been lying on her bed, suddenly sat up and waved her little fist in excitement.

As a result, because the movement was too sudden.

She accidentally tugged at the painful spots on her waist and buttocks, let out a sharp "hiss" in pain, and tearfully lay back down obediently.

"Wuwuwu... Teacher's hand was too heavy..."

She rubbed her red and swollen bottom, complaining in a low voice.

If someone were here right now, they would be shocked to find that there was a milk pudding on Hu Liena's bottom.

White and tender, and it was even strawberry-filled!

But once she thought of the task her teacher had entrusted to her, Hu Liena immediately perked up: "But it doesn't matter! For Teacher, for Martial Soul Hall! Tang San, you just wait for me!"

She swore that she would never eat the "Bamboo Shoots Fried with Meat" made by her teacher ever again!

It wasn't delicious at all!

Wuwuwu...

[Loves Eating Carrots: Ah, did I say something wrong?]

At Notting Academy, Xiao Wu looked at the suddenly "murderous" atmosphere in the group chat and was a bit confused.

It seemed like... she had accidentally sold Tang San out?

She felt like she had said something wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

[Child Without Parents: No, you didn't say anything wrong. On the contrary, we should be grateful to you!]

[A private red packet from Child Without Parents!]

"Wow! Someone actually sent a private red packet to Big Sister Xiao Wu!"

Xiao Wu's eyes instantly lit up like stars. The slight unease from before was thrown to the back of her mind, and she couldn't wait to tap to claim it.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining: 10,000 Gold Soul Coins!]

"My god! Ten thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

Xiao Wu looked at the string of glittering zeros displayed on the Brick, so excited she almost bounced off the bed, drool practically flowing out.

"How many carrots can I buy with this! I'm rich, I'm rich, hehehe..."

She hugged the Brick and rolled around on the bed in excitement, her mind filled with images of carrot stew, carrot fried rice, carrot juice... all kinds of carrot delicacies.

As for Tang San?

Hmm... anyway, she never sent Sister Xiao Wu any red envelopes, so selling it off is fine.

Who could blame her when Gold Soul Coins are so much more enticing?

Tang San: One should have a conscience in all things. Has your conscience been eaten by a rabbit?

As noon approached, Li Yuan was in his dormitory consolidating his soul power.

The dormitory door suddenly creaked open, and a pink figure burst in with a gust of wind.

"Li Yuan! Li Yuan!"

Li Yuan opened his eyes helplessly, looking at Xiao Wu, who had barged in so recklessly: "I say, Xiao Wu, are you sick? I'm in the middle of cultivation, and you just come charging in like that—you scared the life out of me."

Xiao Wu stuck out her dainty pink tongue, made a face, and hopped over to him: "Aiya, sorry, my bad~ I'm only here because I have some good news for you!"

One look at her "weasel paying respects to a chicken" expression, and Li Yuan knew this girl was definitely up to something:

"Speak, what is it?"

"Hee hee, this time is different."

Xiao Wu giggled, grabbed Li Yuan's hand, and shook it: "Let's go, I'm here specifically to treat you to a meal!"

Li Yuan raised an eyebrow, teasing her on purpose: "Oh? Did the sun rise in the west today? Our Notting Academy's famous miser-rabbit is actually willing to spend her Gold Soul Coins to treat me to dinner?"

"Pah, pah, pah!"

Xiao Wu playfully and indignantly tapped the back of his hand: "What kind of talk is that? When have I ever been stingy? I'm asking you, are you going or not?"

Li Yuan stood up, stretching his back: "Fine, fine. Since Sister Xiao Wu is so sincere, I'll reluctantly do you the honor. Tell me, where are we eating?"

Xiao Wu's eyes curved into crescent moons, and she smiled mysteriously: "How about Notting Restaurant? What do you think?"

"Notting Restaurant?"

Li Yuan feigned ignorance, deliberately putting on a look of surprise: "Whoa, Xiao Wu, did you really strike it rich?"

"Hehe, it's a secret!"

Xiao Wu lifted her chin triumphantly, made a "shh" gesture at him, and pulled him toward the door.

Li Yuan's lips curled upward; he knew exactly what was going on.

Even without checking the group chat, he could guess the gist of it.

Most likely, one of the "rich ladies" in the group had sent out red envelopes, and this girl had managed to snatch one. Otherwise, given her usual penny-pinching nature, she would never have voluntarily gone to Notting Restaurant.

The two walked toward the academy gate, chatting and laughing. Just as they stepped outside, they heard rapid footsteps and a familiar voice behind them.

"Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu, where are you two going? Can you take me along?"

The person approaching was none other than Tang San.

Seeing Tang San, Xiao Wu's originally radiant smile collapsed instantly. Her face fell, clearly showing her reluctance.

But since Tang San had treated them to meals before, she felt too embarrassed to chase him away directly, so she asked unwillingly: "Tang San, we're going to eat, are you... coming?"

Anyone with eyes could see that her attitude practically had "I don't want to bring you" written all over her face.

Yet, Tang San acted as if he hadn't noticed at all. A smile immediately spread across his face, and he nodded readily: "Sure, I happen to be hungry too."

Xiao Wu: "..."

Helpless, she cast an apologetic look at Li Yuan.

It was supposed to be a private meal, but it had turned into a trio.

How unlucky!

Li Yuan shrugged.

He didn't really care; a free meal was a free meal, regardless of who he ate with.

Afterward, the three of them headed to Notting Restaurant together.

Along the way, Xiao Wu and Li Yuan chatted and laughed. Tang San tried to join the conversation several times, but they simply didn't include him.

This left Tang San feeling incredibly stifled.

Looking at their backs—a handsome man and a beautiful woman—he suddenly thought of a line: "I should be under the car, not here!"

Upon arriving at Notting Restaurant, Xiao Wu waved her hand grandly and ordered a table full of signature dishes.

Braised Flaming Porcupine Trotter, Steamed Silver-Scaled Fish, Stir-fried Dragon Whisker Vegetable... the table was packed, and the aroma was intoxicating.

Tang San stared at the exquisitely plated, mouth-watering dishes, his eyes widening. He couldn't stop exclaiming: "Wow! Xiao Wu, so this is what the food at Notting Restaurant is like? It's so refined! This... this must have cost a lot of money, right?"

Tang San assumed Xiao Wu had ordered so many expensive dishes to thank him, and he was deeply moved, his earlier annoyance on the road vanishing instantly.

Having struggled at the bottom of the Tang Sect in his past life, eating chaff and vegetables, where had Tang San ever seen such a spread?

At this moment, he looked exactly like a country bumpkin entering the city, finding everything fresh and high-class, occasionally letting out "tsk-tsk" sounds of admiration.

His lack of worldly experience drew side-glances and strange looks from the surrounding tables, with some people whispering among themselves.