Conflict Erupts!

Due to the obstruction of the rays, the audience in the arena could not see the figures of Tang Wu and Zheng Huaqiang.

For a moment, they began to jeer in dissatisfaction:

"Boring! I want to see blood flowing like a river!"

"What the hell? Refund! Is this how you treat us?"

Hearing the cursing from the stands, Zheng Huaqiang grew increasingly irritable, and his movements lost their previous composure.

Finally losing his patience, three spirit rings—one yellow and two purple—appeared beneath his feet.

The thousand-year spirit ring in the third position flashed, and he shouted:

"Third Spirit Skill, Sweep Across the Army!"

A majestic blade of energy swept outward.

Everything in its path, including the Blue Silver Grass, was shredded like a hot knife through butter, sending bits of grass flying through the air.

Yet, just as he thought he could pinpoint Tang Wu's location, something unexpected happened.

The Blue Silver Grass that had been completely destroyed began to regenerate and return to its original state in the blink of an eye as it fell.

This was the shameless nature of the life-attribute.

Unless the gap between the two sides was massive enough to resolve the issue with an immediate burst of power, one could simply exhaust the enemy to death.

However, this method had a drawback.

It had plenty of endurance but lacked lethality.

But to cope with this situation, Tang Wu's various self-created spirit skills could come in handy.

As soon as Zheng Huaqiang stepped into the grass, a bomb beneath his feet detonated.

Bang—

Caught in the explosion, he was sent flying.

Scrambling up from the ground, Zheng Huaqiang looked bewildered:

"What just happened?"

"I remember that as soon as I entered the grass, something exploded under my feet."

Burying landmines under someone's feet—people on the Douluo Continent had never seen such a tactic.

This was something only Tang Wu could come up with.

This time, an exceptionally cautious Zheng Huaqiang did not enter the grass, choosing instead to attack from the perimeter.

Seeing this, Tang Wu said confidently:

"Do you think I can't do anything to you just because you won't come in?"

As his voice fell, the Blue Silver Grass began to sway, as if something were moving within it.

By the time this thing appeared before Zheng Huaqiang's eyes, it was already too late.

Over twenty *Tracking Bomb*s surged out from within.

The final victory naturally belonged to Tang Wu!

When Tang Wu walked out of the Spirit Fighting Arena, the battle between Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing had already concluded.

Next, forming a duo with Ma Hongjun for the spirit fight, they were practically unstoppable.

Ma Hongjun was responsible for the "quacking," and Tang Wu was responsible for the "slaughtering."

When everyone returned to Shrek, Flender had a cold face because of the running laps.

He scolded Ning Rongrong without mercy, showing no regard for her background.

At this moment, Ning Rongrong's true nature as a little witch was fully revealed to them.

This left Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ma Hongjun feeling quite surprised.

They hadn't expected that the obedient and cute Ning Rongrong from the day before would hide such a side.

Only Tang Wu, who had known about this all along, remained completely unfazed.

At the same time, Dai Mubai tried to explain himself to Zhu Zhuqing, but she didn't give him the slightest chance.

After throwing out a cold remark, she walked away without looking back.

Watching this scene, Ning Rongrong gloated.

Her previously foul mood improved significantly, and she added fuel to the fire:

"Haha, Dai Mubai, I've heard about what you did before. It serves you right that Zhuqing is ignoring you..."

"Ning Rongrong, let me tell you, others might fear your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but I don't."

Dai Mubai completely exploded.

The frustration Zhu Zhuqing had caused him was vented out on Ning Rongrong.

Ma Hongjun watched Dai Mubai walk away, but since that wasn't the direction back to Shrek, he couldn't help but ask:

"Boss Dai, where are you going?"

"The Soto City tavern. You coming, Fatty? My treat tonight; let's you and I have a proper drink."

"Of course I'm coming! It'd be a waste not to take a free meal."

Ma Hongjun's small eyes lit up instantly, and he trotted after him like a loyal little shadow.

Unable to swallow her anger, Ning Rongrong sought out Tang Wu:

"Tang Wu, I can give you plenty of Gold Soul Coins, as long as you help me teach Dai Mubai a lesson."

"Really?" Tang Wu didn't believe her for a second. "I don't believe you. Unless you V me five hundred to show me your financial strength."

"Fine, just you wait..."

Next, Ning Rongrong demonstrated what it meant to be truly wealthy.

She pulled out a Black Card worth fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins and tossed it directly to Tang Wu without even blinking.

However...

Looking at the Black Card in his hand, Tang Wu showed no intention of taking action.

Ning Rongrong grew anxious. "What is the meaning of this? You took this young lady's money but won't help!"

"Sorry," Tang Wu said shamelessly:

"I just said I wanted to see your 'strength,' I never said I would actually help."

"You... you bastard..."

From the time she was a child until now, when had Ning Rongrong ever suffered such a loss?

Her eyes instantly welled up with tears, her lips trembled, and she began to cry right there.

Tang Wu didn't look at her again, instead turning toward Tang San and the others:

"Brother, Xiao Wu, let's go too."

"If you genuinely want to make friends, then don't throw your spoiled young lady tantrums so freely."

"Because not everyone is like your family, capable of tolerating your temper unconditionally."

After dropping those words, Tang Wu followed Tang San and the others, leaving Ning Rongrong all alone.

Watching everyone leave, Ning Rongrong's eyes were dazed as she muttered to herself:

"Could it be... was I really wrong?"

"But, everyone at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has always been like this."

Just then, she suddenly felt something in her hand. She looked down.

The Black Card she had personally handed to Tang Wu earlier was resting quietly in her palm.

From start to finish, Tang Wu had never intended to take anything from a girl; he had only wanted to tease Ning Rongrong.

Money can buy most things in this world, but it is hard to buy friendship.

Because true friendship is mutual appreciation, shared aspirations, and the meeting of souls.

Tang Wu's actions this time had vividly and concretely taught Ning Rongrong that very lesson.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

"Haha, Brother Wu, you're so mean. You clearly didn't want Rongrong's money, yet you intentionally said that."

"Scaring her on purpose, you're so bad~~~"

Everything Tang Wu had done, including Xiao Wu, had seen it clearly.

It was only Ning Rongrong, the person involved, who didn't know.

Tang Wu chuckled. "To deal with a little princess like that, you can't just go along with her wishes."

"I hope that after this, Rongrong will be able to figure things out..."

Hearing Tang Wu say this, Xiao Wu thought it made sense and could only say helplessly.

The next morning.

When they gathered on the training field, Ning Rongrong's eyes were red and swollen; it looked as though she had cried for a long time.

Oscar arrived last, bringing the news that he had broken through to level 30.

Flender was overjoyed and immediately canceled classes, letting the group of students head out for the Soul Hunting Operation to gain some experience.

Leading the team this time was Vice Dean Zhao Wuji.