The spectators couldn't see Tang Wu or Zheng Huaqiang through the obstructing rays.
They immediately started shouting and cursing in discontent:
"How boring! I came to see blood flowing like a river!"
"Hey, you! Give us our money back! Is this how you treat us?"
Hearing the crowd's jeers, Zheng Huaqiang grew increasingly agitated, and his movements lost their earlier rhythm.
In the end, he couldn't hold back any longer. A yellow Soul Ring and two purple Soul Rings appeared beneath his feet.
The Thousand-Year Soul Ring in the third position lit up, and he shouted:
"Third Soul Skill, Sweep Across the Army!"
His blade energy surged, sweeping out in a mighty arc.
Everything Blue Silver Grass in its path was shredded in an instant, like butter beneath a hot knife. Blue Silver Grass filled the air, fluttering everywhere.
But just as he thought he could pinpoint Tang Wu's location—
Who would've thought—
The Blue Silver Grass he'd just destroyed completely had already recovered as it fell, restored in the blink of an eye.
That was the shameless advantage of life-type abilities.
If the gap between the two sides wasn't too great and the opponent couldn't end things immediately, then the enemy could be worn down to death.
But this method had a drawback, too.
It had plenty of staying power, but not enough killing power.
Fortunately, Tang Wu's various Self-Created Soul Skills came in handy against this sort of situation.
The moment Zheng Huaqiang stepped into the grass, the bombs beneath his feet erupted with a roar.
Boom—
The explosion sent him flying.
Climbing back to his feet, Zheng Huaqiang looked utterly bewildered.
"What the hell just happened?"
"I remember that the moment I entered the grass, something beneath my feet exploded."
The people of Douluo Continent had never seen anyone bury land mines beneath their feet.
Only Tang Wu could've thought of that.
This time, Zheng Huaqiang was exceptionally cautious. He didn't enter the grass, instead attacking from around its edge.
Seeing this, Tang Wu said confidently:
"You think I can't do anything to you just because you won't come in?"
As soon as he finished speaking,
the Blue Silver Grass began to sway in waves, as if something was moving inside.
By the time the thing appeared before Zheng Huaqiang, it was already too late.
Tracking Bombs poured out, more than twenty in all.
The final victory naturally belonged to Tang Wu!
By the time Tang Wu walked out of the Spirit Fighting Arena, Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing's battle had ended, too.
Next, he teamed up with Ma Hongjun for a two-person Soul Fighting match, and together they rampaged through their opponents.
Ma Hongjun handled the cheering, while Tang Wu did all the killing.
When everyone returned to Shrek, Flender wore a stern expression because of the running incident.
He gave Ning Rongrong a thorough scolding, showing no consideration for her status.
And Ning Rongrong's little-devil nature was completely exposed before the others at that moment.
Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ma Hongjun were all taken aback.
They hadn't expected Ning Rongrong, so obedient and sweet the day before, to have this side hidden away.
Only Tang Wu, who'd known about it all along, remained unfazed.
At that moment, Dai Mubai tried to explain things to Zhu Zhuqing, but she didn't give him the slightest chance.
After coldly tossing out a single sentence, she walked away without looking back.
Watching this, Ning Rongrong took pleasure in Dai Mubai's misfortune.
Her already foul mood immediately improved, and she added fuel to the fire:
"Haha, Dai Mubai, I heard about what you did before. No wonder Zhuqing won't even talk to you..."
"Ning Rongrong, let me tell you something. Other people might fear the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but I don't."
Dai Mubai finally snapped.
He vented all the anger he'd suffered at Zhu Zhuqing's hands on Ning Rongrong.
Watching Dai Mubai walk away, Ma Hongjun noticed he wasn't heading back to Shrek and couldn't help asking:
"Boss Dai, where are you going?"
"The tavern in Suotuo City. Fatty, want to come? Your big brother's treating tonight. Let's have a proper drink, just the two of us."
"Of course I'm going! You can't turn down a free dinner."
Ma Hongjun's little eyes lit up, and he scampered after him like a puppy at his heels.
Ning Rongrong, still fuming, went to Tang Wu.
"Tang Wu, I can give you a lot 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 send me five hundred first and show me what you've got."
"Fine, just you wait..."
Next, Ning Rongrong showed him what it meant to be loaded.
She pulled out a Black Card worth fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins and tossed it straight to Tang Wu without even blinking.
However...
Looking at the Black Card in his hand, Tang Wu showed no intention of doing anything.
Ning Rongrong immediately grew anxious. "What do you mean? You took my money, but you won't help!"
"Sorry—" Tang Wu said shamelessly.
"I only said I wanted to see what you had. I never said I'd definitely help."
"You... you bastard..."
When had Ning Rongrong ever suffered such a loss, from childhood until now?
Her eyes instantly filled with tears. Her lips trembled, and she burst into tears on the spot.
Tang Wu didn't look at her again. Instead, he turned toward Tang San and the others.
"Brother, Xiao Wu, let's go too."
"If you really want to make friends, then don't throw a rich young lady's tantrum whenever you feel like it."
"Not everyone can put up with your temper unconditionally, the way your family does."
After saying this, Tang Wu left with Tang San and the others, leaving Ning Rongrong alone where she stood.
Watching everyone leave, Ning Rongrong stared blankly and murmured to herself:
"Could it be... that I really was wrong?"
"But everyone in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect acts this way, too."
Just then, she felt something in her hand. She lowered her head and looked.
The Black Card she'd personally given Tang Wu earlier was lying quietly in her palm.
From beginning to end, Tang Wu had never intended to take anything from a girl. He'd only wanted to tease Ning Rongrong.
Money could buy most things in the world, but friendship was hard to buy.
True friendship was mutual admiration, shared ideals, and souls that resonated with one another.
Tang Wu's actions had given Ning Rongrong a vivid lesson in all of this.
Meanwhile, elsewhere—
"Haha, Brother Wu, you're so mean. You clearly didn't want Rongrong's things, but you still deliberately said that."
"You scared her on purpose. You're so bad~~~"
Everyone, including Xiao Wu, had clearly seen Tang Wu's actions earlier.
Ning Rongrong was the only one who didn't know what had really happened.
Tang Wu chuckled. "With a little princess like her, you can't just indulge her."
"Hopefully, after this, Rongrong will figure things out..."
Hearing Tang Wu say that, Xiao Wu thought he had a point and could only reply helplessly.
The next morning.
When they gathered on the training field, Ning Rongrong's eyes were red, as if she'd been crying for a long time.
Oscar arrived last, bringing news that he'd broken through level 30.
Flender was overjoyed. He immediately canceled their classes and sent the students on a Soul Hunting Operation to broaden their horizons.
This time, the group was led by Vice Dean Zhao Wuji.