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I'd used my Martial Soul Avatar in front of Ning Rongrong for exactly this reason!
The result was pretty good!
"You're the first person to see my Martial Soul Avatar. Even Xiao Wu, Zhuqing, and the others haven't seen it."
At this.
Ning Rongrong felt incredibly honored.
Suddenly.
A thought occurred to her.
"Teacher, won't the three of them have to call me 'Master's wife' from now on!?"
"You can work it out among yourselves, or each call me whatever you like." Mu Chen couldn't be bothered to manage that sort of thing.
As the saying went, even an upright judge couldn't settle a family dispute.
Lying in Mu Chen's palm, Ning Rongrong gazed up at his breathtaking figure and began imagining Xiao Wu and the other two calling her "Master's wife."
Not long after.
Outside the Soto Great Soul Arena.
Mu Chen dispelled his Martial Soul Avatar and descended from the sky, holding Ning Rongrong in one arm.
Flender, who was drinking tea at a teahouse across from the arena, saw this and paused in surprise.
"Why's he here now?"
At this.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, along with Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun, all followed Flender's gaze.
In an instant, they spotted Mu Chen and Ning Rongrong among the crowd at the entrance.
The moment Mu Chen landed with Ning Rongrong in his arms, he was immediately surrounded by women coming and going.
"What are they trying to do!"
"They're actually getting handsy with Teacher!"
"No way! I have to go rescue him!"
Xiao Wu rushed forward.
Zhu Zhuqing followed close behind.
Tang San didn't bother with anything else and hurried after them to rescue Mu Chen.
"It's about time. Let's go over too." Flender paid the bill and headed over.
With a cold expression, Dai Mubai followed alongside Ma Hongjun.
"Make way! Move aside!"
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing pushed through the crowd, then shielded Mu Chen behind them.
"Teacher, let's get inside!"
Taking advantage of the moment, Tang San pulled Mu Chen toward the inside of the Soto Great Soul Arena.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing guarded the rear like divine protectors.
Ning Rongrong remained in Mu Chen's arms the whole time.
Flender, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun were all at a loss for words when they saw this.
"Seriously? I thought Teacher Mu was just a bit handsome. Do these women really have to act like this?"
Ma Hongjun looked utterly incredulous.
He couldn't even imagine.
If that many girls liked him, how wonderful would that be?
"Stop envying him. We're going in."
Flender shook his head helplessly.
When it came to this student of his, Ma Hongjun, he was already powerless.
"Mu Chen, did you come here to...?"
Coming up beside Mu Chen, Flender glanced at Ning Rongrong's flushed face, thoroughly puzzled.
Mu Chen smiled. "Rongrong has almost recovered. I wanted to see how your classes were going, so I brought her along."
Flender didn't think much of it and nodded. "Our evening class is Soul Fighting here."
Then he looked at the six students, including Ning Rongrong. "I've already explained the rules here. You can register now, then sign up to compete in Soul Fighting."
After saying that.
He looked at Ma Hongjun again. "Hongjun, come find me at the shop when you're done."
Ma Hongjun nodded excitedly. "Okay!"
Flender then turned to Mu Chen. "Since you're here, I'll go take care of something else."
Mu Chen nodded with a smile.
After Flender left, Dai Mubai said coolly, "Teacher Mu, Fatty and I will go sign up first."
Unlike the others, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun already had Soul Fighting badges of their own and didn't need to register again.
Mu Chen nodded, then looked over his four disciples.
"You should all register for your Soul Fighting badges and sign up to compete. The Soul Masters here might not be that strong, but you'll get to see a wider variety of Soul Masters."
"Remember, you'll be facing not only different Martial Souls and Soul Skills, but different people as well. Be careful when you compete."
"Zhuqing, you and Rongrong will compete as a team."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, exchanged a glance with Ning Rongrong, and went to register with her.
Xiao Wu and Tang San followed them.
Not long after.
The four of them had registered and signed up to compete.
Zhu Zhuqing was at rank 28 Soul Power. With Ning Rongrong's support, she easily defeated her opponent using the Nine Yin Divine Claw and Snow-Treading Traceless.
Ning Rongrong used the Kirin Heaven-Treading Steps, which served for both offense and defense, and handled any danger with ease.
The two of them won without a hitch.
Xiao Wu had been cultivating the Heavenly Eye Divine Ability Mu Chen taught her. Whoever she glared at fainted.
Tang San also relied on the Tang Sect Secret Arts and Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record he'd acquired in his previous life to win with ease.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun also defeated their opponents without any trouble.
Outside the Soto Great Soul Arena.
Everyone gathered together.
"Teacher Mu, I still have to go find Teacher, so I'll be off."
Ma Hongjun rubbed his hands, his eyes full of anticipation.
"Go ahead."
Mu Chen waved him off.
Dai Mubai spoke up then. "Teacher Mu, I have plans with someone too, so I'll head out."
At that, Mu Chen walked over, gently patted Dai Mubai on the shoulder, and sighed.
"Xiao Dai!"
"I know everything about what happened between you and Zhuqing. I don't want to interfere in my students' private affairs, but I hope you won't act on impulse!"
Feeling the immense pressure Mu Chen put on him, Dai Mubai felt unbearably frustrated. But picking a fight with Mu Chen now clearly wouldn't be wise.
He turned and left without a word, never once looking at Zhu Zhuqing again.
In his eyes,
ever since Zhu Zhuqing had divorced him, she'd sealed her own death warrant.
Neither his family nor Zhu Zhuqing's family would let her get away with it.
"Teacher, I'm sorry..."
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head and came to Mu Chen. "I've caused you trouble."
"Don't be silly." Mu Chen gently stroked Zhu Zhuqing's fair, delicate cheek, then drew her into his arms. "No matter what trouble you get into out there, I'll take care of it for you!"
Zhu Zhuqing was deeply moved.
"And me!"
Xiao Wu stepped forward without hesitation.
"Same here!"
Tang San said solemnly.
"Zhuqing, whatever happens, I can help you sort it out, because I'm the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's master!"
Ning Rongrong held her head high, brimming with confidence.
"Thank you, all of you!"
Zhu Zhuqing smiled through her tears, wrapped her arms tightly around Mu Chen, and leaned against him.
"Come on, let's head back."
Mu Chen put an arm around Zhu Zhuqing and smiled.
This time.
He didn't use his Martial Soul Avatar again.
He'd only done it earlier so Ning Rongrong could see it. There was no need to do the same for Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, or Tang San.
Shrek Academy.
Mu Chen's office.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing stood side by side in front of Mu Chen, while Ning Rongrong watched from the side.
Mu Chen thought it over, then made his decision. "Xiao Wu, you can wait until next time."
"I'll help Zhuqing train first this time."
He turned to Zhu Zhuqing and smiled.
"Teacher, you're playing favorites!"
Xiao Wu pouted, her soft lips pursed in displeasure. She turned her head away, looking every bit like she was saying, "I'm upset. Hurry up and make it up to me."
"Xiao Wu, your talent is better than mine, and you cultivate faster. Let me go first."
Zhu Zhuqing gently tugged at Xiao Wu, coaxing her in a soft voice.
Xiao Wu was the sort who responded to gentleness, not force.
After Zhu Zhuqing's persistent coaxing, Xiao Wu reluctantly nodded. "All right~"
"You two get some rest early."
"Xiao San has reached rank 30. Tomorrow, we're going to the Star Dou Forest."
After giving his instructions, Mu Chen put an arm around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist and took her into his room.
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