If Hu Liena had stayed in the Spirit Hall and received the reward Xie Yue mentioned for nurturing His Spirit Hall the His Holiness the Pope, then her current cultivation level would certainly not be lower than Xie Yue's; even if it were, it would be extremely close. This is certain.
However, Hu Liena thought of her teacher Bibi Dong's gentle teaching, who had poured almost all her heart and soul into her. The teachers at the Shrek Academy cared for her and favored her like kind elders, treating her as if she were their granddaughter. She couldn't bring herself to be harsh with her.
At this moment, Shrek Academy is at its lowest point. If she were to leave Shrek Academy now and return to the Spirit Hall, wouldn't she be ungrateful and worse than a dog?
Moreover, whether she can receive the His Holiness the Pope's reward like Xie Yue when she returns to the Spirit Hall at this time is also a big question. Didn't you see that Niu Man, Yu Shuirou, Bai Chenxiang Xiang are all Soul Grandmaster?
Qiangu Liuyun and Tian Yue are only Soul Elder, and their cultivation speed is not too exaggerated. They are the same as the other Shrek Seven Devils except for Shrek Xiao Wu.
Dugu Yan was indeed Soul Ancestor, with a cultivation level similar to hers, but judging from their appearances, Dugu Yan was about the same age as her, while Qian Xunfeng was exceptionally young.
But the problem is that Qian Xunfeng is the Young Master of the Spirit Hall, and the Spirit Hall has poured its resources into him. Isn't that only natural?
While Hu Liena was still considering, a playful voice rang out, "Can I go to your Spirit Hall?"
The person who spoke was Ning Rongrong.
Ignoring the shocked, astonished, and angry looks from the Shrek Seven Devils, Ning Rongrong stepped forward to Xie Yue and said, "My name is Ning Rongrong, Martial Soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. May I come to your Spirit Hall to study?"
"Rongrong, what are you saying?! You can't go to the Spirit Hall! You're a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
Oscar was the first to react and hurriedly spoke up anxiously. He was still on his way to catch up with Hu Liena, and his relationship with Ning Rongrong was still at the stage of ordinary comrades-in-arms, which had been established during the team competition at the Soto Great Soul Arena. If Ning Rongrong ran to the Spirit Hall, it would be extremely difficult for him to catch up with Ning Rongrong again.
Ning Rongrong turned her head, her brows furrowed slightly, and looked at Oscar with some displeasure. When did he become so close to Oscar, calling her so affectionately? "Where I go is none of your business. Who are you to my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Flender roared, looking at Ning Rongrong as if she were a traitor, "Ning Rongrong, are you really going to betray Shrek Academy?"
Ning Rongrong frowned even deeper and said, "Flender, who do you think you are? What do you think your Shrek Academy is? You've betrayed Shrek Academy? I've said before that the reason I stayed at the Shrek Academy was because I found it interesting. Now I find Shrek Academy no longer interesting, so you won't even let me leave?"
Flender's face flushed red, and he had no idea how to refute it. Indeed, as Ning Rongrong said, Shrek is an academy, and the academy's responsibility is to teach and nurture people. It is not like a sect, where once you join a sect or family, you are a member of the sect or family for life and have to dedicate everything to the sect or family.
He could only retort angrily, "Hmph, then get out! Get out of here! Shrek Academy doesn't need a student as impetuous and heartless as you."
Seeing Flender's exasperated look, Ning Rongrong snorted and curled her lips into a smile. On the second day of school, she finally vented her anger at being humiliated by Flender. She then turned to her and asked, "Can I study at your Spirit Hall?"
Xie Yue smiled gently, "The little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, if you wish to come, how could the Spirit Hall not welcome you?"
The little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is very likely to be the future heir. She wants to join the Spirit Hall to study, which is the best way to bring the Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect closer together. No one would refuse that. The Spirit Hall has always wanted to recruit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the sect that inherits the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the number one Support-type Martial Soul on the continent, into its ranks.
Her temper is terrible, but she can be disciplined properly. Does the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School dare to cause trouble in the Spirit Hall?
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong glanced triumphantly at Flender, whose eyes were bloodshot and who was panting heavily. Then, her eyes darted around, and she added, "Sister Nana, why don't you come to the Spirit Hall too? Don't keep putting up with this at Shrek. Those two guys have always had ill intentions towards you."
Ning Rongrong was referring to Dai Mubai and Oscar. In fact, there was also Tang San, but Tang San needed Bibi Dong's power and was well hidden, so Ning Rongrong Ning Rongrong did not discover him.
As for Ma Hongjun, since he didn't have his pursuit of Hu Liena ruined like Oscar's, he didn't have any aversion to Hu Liena. However, influenced by Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Oscar, his feelings for Hu Liena gradually diminished.
After hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Hu Liena was torn between her conscience and her desire for profit, causing her to struggle even more.
"Nana, if you want to return to the Spirit Hall, then go ahead."
At this moment, Flender's voice rang out. Flender seemed to have aged considerably in an instant. He didn't look at Hu Liena, but waved his hand and said, "Ning Rongrong is right. Shrek is just an academy for teaching and nurturing people. It has no right to restrict its students. You can receive better training at the Spirit Hall. Your cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds there. As a teacher and the dean, I should be happy."
"I only hope that when you stand at the pinnacle of the continent in the future, you will still remember that you were once a member of the Shrek Academy."
Hearing Flender's heartfelt words, Hu Liena was overwhelmed by guilt and said, "I'm sorry, brother, I can't go back to the Spirit Hall with you. I can receive excellent training here at Shrek. After I graduate, I will visit the Spirit Hall from time to time to see you."
Seeing the determination in Hu Liena's eyes, Xie Yue felt a pang of pain in her heart. She knew Hu Liena's personality well; once she made up her mind about something, she wouldn't be easily changed.
Are you really sure about your decision, sister?
Hu Liena nodded.
"Alright then, since you've decided to stay here, I'll support you."
Xie Yue sighed softly, making a decision in his heart. Since his sister wanted to stay, he would let her stay. He had received a reward from His Holiness the Pope, and breaking through to the Titled Douluo in the future was a sure thing. He would go all out to break through, wondering if he could become a retainer of the Spirit Hall in the future.
It's alright if my sister doesn't want to go to the Spirit Hall. I'll let her be willful for a while longer. As her older brother, I'll work hard to cultivate and create a safe haven for her in the Spirit Hall. I'll welcome her to come whenever she's thought things through.