World-Famous Painting, the Witch's True Nature Exposed

Xia Yan poured himself a glass of water:

"Then, when I arrived at the location, I saw a massive swarm—at least forty Wolf Bandits. I spotted them, and they spotted me..."

The leader's strength was at least level forty, its face twisted with a murderous glare.

With a level forty leader plus over thirty minions ranging from level twenty to thirty, it would have been difficult for Xia Yan to handle, even with his prowess, back when he was under level thirty.

The venom of the Datura Snake was, after all, limited.

He immediately retreated into the Demon Suppressing Pagoda. After staying inside for half a day, he stepped out only to find himself blocked at the teleportation point.

The massive swarm of Wolf Bandits outside hadn't left at all; they were just staring at him.

They were firing wind blades as if they were free, Swish, swish.

Forced to retreat back into the Demon Suppressing Pagoda, he waited for another half day.

He eventually realized the Wolf Bandits seemed to be resting there, and there was no telling when they would leave. Fortunately, Xia Yan was well-prepared; he used over a thousand catties of high-explosive sulfur powder to blast a path.

He evacuated safely.

"But luckily, I still had some distance between me and the pack. I ran, they chased, but they didn't catch me."

Ning Rongrong listened with excitement, as if she could already see the scene unfolding before her eyes.

To be able to evade the Wolf Bandits—

It must have been incredibly dangerous and thrilling!

For almost the entire day, Ning Rongrong stayed glued to Xia Yan, asking him where he had been, what he had seen, what he had encountered, and what he liked best...

Precisely because Ning Rongrong was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, possessing talent so high it was rarely seen in a century, She never had the opportunity to go out alone. Every time she left, there were always people protecting her.

Thus, she yearned immensely for the unrestrained freedom and adventurous spirit of the outside world.

It wasn't until the afternoon that Ning Rongrong skipped away, feeling jubilant.

As night fell, Xia Yan finished his cultivation and headed to the gathering spot, where he saw a world-famous painting from afar: Ning Rongrong clashing with Flender.

Both sides wore icy expressions.

Standing to the side were the others, dumbfounded.

Ma Hongjun, Tang San, and the rest were filled with shock. It turned out the sweet and obedient Ning Rongrong had such a temperamental and fiery personality, She didn't even fear the Dean!

"Who do you think you are!"

Gone was the gentle and obedient Ning Rongrong from earlier that day; she looked on with disdain: "A mere Soul Saint dares to threaten me? Do you believe I'll tear down this pathetic academy of yours!"

Flender said coldly:

"My academy may not compare to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but here, you are just a small Soul Master, and your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda isn't worth much."

"You're lying!"

Ning Rongrong's chest heaved violently. She took pride in only two things: first, her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, and second, her top-tier talent, the likes of which the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect hadn't seen in a century.

Today, Flender had belittled both in a single sentence.

"I reached level twenty-six at twelve years old! I am the number one genius of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in a century!"

"I am an auxiliary-type Soul Master, so of course I can't beat a battle-type Soul Master, but my role on the battlefield is greater than any of them!"

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the strongest auxiliary martial soul!"

Flender replied coldly, "No, you are wrong. You won't have any role at all, because you wouldn't survive on a battlefield."

He pointed at Dai Mubai: "He broke through to become a Soul Elder at thirteen, possesses the optimal Soul Ring configuration, and wields the top-tier White Tiger beast martial soul."

"Xiao Wu reached level twenty-nine at twelve and will likely break through to level thirty this year."

"Ma Hongjun entered Shrek Academy at eleven. Despite the flaws in his martial soul, the mutated martial soul he possesses is a top-tier beast martial soul. Looking across the continent, few can compare to him."

"Zhu Zhuqing has the same soul power as you, but she possesses a persistent and determined heart."

"Tang San's martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, yet he managed to cultivate to level twenty-nine at twelve, and he even masters those strange weapons."

Tang San involuntarily puffed out his chest.

"Oscar is an auxiliary-type like you, but his talent is second only to Xia Yan, even surpassing Mubai. You—have you ever seen an auxiliary-type with Innate Full Soul Power?"

Ning Rongrong's eyes widened instantly.

How could that be possible?! How could there be an auxiliary-type Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power on the continent?!

"As for Xia Yan, he was a level thirty-five Soul Elder at eleven, a level thirty-seven Soul Elder at twelve, and he will definitely break through to level forty at thirteen to become a Soul Ancestor!"

"A thirteen-year-old Soul Ancestor!"

"He is creating history on this continent."

"Everyone here is stronger than you, and everyone here has more reason to survive than you."

"An auxiliary-type soul master without companions is nothing but cannon fodder on the battlefield; even your father would not dare claim to be peerless under the heavens."

"Let alone a little girl like you!"

Ning Rongrong's pupils trembled as she stared blankly at the group. Only now did she realize that the talent she was most proud of was actually nothing at all.

Here, everyone was stronger than her, not to mention Xia Yan.

Even that lecherous Oscar had talent that completely crushed hers—he actually possessed Innate Full Soul Power!

"Since you look down on this place, then please leave!"

Ning Rongrong's face turned pale; she let out a wail, covered her face, and ran toward the dormitory in tears.

A silence fell, and the group felt an immense sense of admiration in their hearts.

They hadn't expected Dean Flender to be so upright and unyielding at a moment like this, daring to lecture even the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

He was truly... unbending!

In everyone's hearts, Flender's image shifted, growing taller from that of an Old Miser.

In truth, Flender held a personal letter written by Ning Fengzhi, in which he was entrusted to help discipline Ning Rongrong, so he had something to rely on.

Otherwise, no matter how stubborn he was, he would certainly have to consider the face of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Otherwise, he could have just kicked her out with one foot.

Why go through the trouble of lecturing her?

Seeing Xia Yan return, Xiao Wu's body stiffened, her gaze flickering. After a moment of hesitation, she silently turned her head away, deliberately avoiding looking at him.

Tang San keenly captured Xiao Wu's movement.

He was instantly plunged into ecstasy!

It's true! It's true! Teacher didn't lie to me!

My chance has arrived!

Seeing Xia Yan walk over, Flender's expression softened: "You saw it all."

"Call Oscar back to the team; he doesn't need to run anymore. Afterward, you go and comfort Ning Rongrong. Her nature isn't bad; she just lacks discipline."

"We will head to the Great Soul Arena tonight; make sure to catch up after you finish comforting her."

Xia Yan was stunned.

Why is he asking me to go?

However, he still nodded: "Understood, Dean."

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun listened with a mix of jealousy and envy. Damn it, this was an excellent opportunity!

Ning Rongrong had just arrived, was unfamiliar with the place, and had been scolded to the point of tears. Now was the moment she was most vulnerable and lonely.

It was also the easiest time to close the distance with her.

With everyone else gone, Only the two of them would be left in the entire Shrek Academy; this was a golden opportunity!

Tang San, however, was fully supportive.

Yes, yes, that's it—push Xia Yan as far away as possible.

The reason Flender did this was also very simple.

Tang Hao needed Xia Yan to stay away from Xiao Wu, and during the day, he had seen Ning Rongrong leaving from the direction of Xia Yan's dormitory, looking joyful. It seemed their relationship was quite good.

Then let Xia Yan have more contact with her; perhaps that would make Xiao Wu and Xia Yan keep their distance.

Besides, Ning Rongrong was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the daughter of Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect loved to befriend talented people from all over the world.

If he could help Xia Yan establish a relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, It would also be a form of protection for him.

Flender said: "Alright, once Oscar returns, we will depart immediately."