Douluo: Selling Ning Rongrong Mission Card, She Dropped Out Chapter 24

Not only that, but Ning Rongrong also waved her hand and purchased all the restorative ingredients needed for the "foot soak" without a second thought!

In this way, the bond between Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong grew even stronger through their shared studies.

It was afternoon, and the sunlight was warm and bright.

In a remote village near Soto City.

Outside Shrek Academy.

Tang San, Oscar, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Xiao Wu were running laps around the entire academy grounds as part of their training.

The five of them were drenched in sweat, panting heavily, and looking utterly miserable.

However, no one dared to stop or slack off.

Because Dean Flender was watching them from the sidelines.

If anyone dared to take the liberty of stopping to rest, they would be met with verbal criticism from Flender, or even physical punishment!

Moreover, Flender kept feeding them a steady stream of "chicken soup" for the soul.

"The more you sweat now, the less you'll bleed on the battlefield later!"

"The battlefield is ruthless. If you don't run now, it will be too late to regret it when you're in a crisis!"

"Especially you, Oscar, and you, Tang San!"

"Support-type Spirit Masters are key figures on the battlefield, and Control-type Spirit Masters are the brains of a team."

"You are the easiest to be targeted by the enemy and taken down!"

"Therefore, the ability to run away is extremely important for both of you. You must not be lazy!"

"And you, Xiao Wu!"

"Female Spirit Masters are born delicate. If you don't strengthen your training, you won't have any advantage when facing male Spirit Masters!"

"Keep running! No slacking off!"

"..."

Flender's voice seemed to be filled with magic as it echoed in the ears of Tang San, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others.

This made it so that the five of them didn't dare to stop at all.

Even when their legs turned to jelly, they persisted.

To become stronger, what are twenty laps? Tang San thought to himself, gritting his teeth as he continued to run.

Time ticked away bit by bit.

Soon, Tang San, Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Xiao Wu had all finished their laps.

At the finish line, they lay sprawled on the ground, greedily gulping down fresh air and relaxing their exhausted bodies.

"Everyone, rest where you are for thirty breaths!"

"Once the time is up, everyone will sprint one final lap at full speed!"

"The one who finishes last will have five extra laps added to their training tomorrow!"

Dean Flender's voice, like a devil's groan, fell upon the ears of the Shrek Seven Devils once again.

The five of them felt a chill in their hearts, their faces falling as they realized how exhausting this schooling was.

However, they dared not disobey and moved to carry out the order.

Flender looked at his students, who were completely drained, and felt very satisfied.

He not only wanted his students to complete twenty laps of running during the day, but he also intended for Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others to participate in spirit fights at night to earn Gold Soul Coins!

This was Flender's devilish training.

Soon, the thirty breaths of time were up.

Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Xiao Wu began to run.

Knowing the horror of extra training, Ma Hongjun and Oscar ran like they had been injected with adrenaline.

They knew the difference between suffering for a moment and suffering indefinitely!

In this final sprint, the ranking was Dai Mubai, followed by Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Tang San, and finally Xiao Wu.

At the finish line.

Flender's sharp, triangular face was very serious as he said, "Xiao Wu, as a female Spirit Master, you need to put in more effort!"

"Since you finished last this time, you will have five extra laps added to your training tomorrow!"

"I hope you can grow through this extra training and strive to break out of last place next time, surpassing Ma Hongjun and Oscar!"

"Mm... okay..."

Xiao Wu replied weakly, not daring to argue, as Brother Tang San was right there in the academy.

Her body felt exhausted, like a pile of sludge, and she was at risk of collapsing at any moment.

If not for her sheer willpower, Xiao Wu might have fallen asleep right where she stood.

However, in the eyes of Flender and the surrounding students like Dai Mubai and Oscar, this was not a matter of training intensity.

They believed that Xiao Wu simply lacked daily exercise, so the moment she exerted herself, she looked like she was on the verge of death.

They felt that in such situations, she just needed to run a few more laps!

Then.

Flender's brow furrowed, his expression turning even more severe as he spoke coldly to Tang San:

"Tang San, I do not wish to see you acting on emotion."

"This is a vital training exercise. I expect you to run the laps with your full effort and set your personal feelings aside for the time being."

"While Xiao Wu is certainly important to you, that is no excuse to let it affect your training!"

"With your capabilities, while you might not be able to surpass Dai Mubai, securing second place should have been no problem at all!"

"Yet you chose to act on emotion and only managed fourth place. I am very disappointed!"

"I hope you will adjust your mindset and strive for better results next time!"

Flender's criticisms struck Xiao Wu and Tang San's hearts like a thunderclap.

Xiao Wu's eyes grew moist, feeling aggrieved yet deeply touched by her Third Brother.

It's all my fault that Third Brother didn't get second place... Wuwuwu!

"Understood, Dean. I understand," Tang San replied, neither humble nor arrogant.

Flender waved his hand and said, "Very well, dismissed! Go and get some rest so you are fully prepared for tonight's spirit fighting tournament!"

He then clasped his hands behind his back, his gaze shifting between Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai as he said, "Mubai, Hongjun, come with me. I have some important matters to ask you both!"

"Dean, I'm coming!"

Ma Hongjun trotted eagerly after Flender.

"Coming." Dai Mubai's evil eyes were cold and indifferent as he followed.

Oscar, not wanting to be a third wheel, left on his own.

With no one else around, tears streamed down Xiao Wu's face as she said aggrievedly, "Third Brother, I'm sorry. It's all my fault for affecting your training!"

"You could have gotten second place, or even surpassed Dai Mubai for first. It's all because I held you back, making you end up at the bottom with me!"

"Wuwuwu!"

Xiao Wu sobbed, crystal-clear tears sliding down her beautiful face.

"It's alright, Xiao Wu!" Tang San comforted her gently. "I'll run the laps properly next time and aim for first place, that's all!"

"Mm, Third Brother, you must do your best!" Xiao Wu nodded slightly and said, "I will also work hard on extra training so I can stop being in last place as soon as possible!"

"Silly girl, I'll join you for extra training tomorrow!" Tang San said warmly.

"Third Brother, you're the silly one. The Dean already told you not to act on emotion; extra training is so tiring!"

"Xiao Wu, you're the one who's silly. When I join you for extra training, I'm also getting stronger myself. By then, I'll definitely be able to surpass Dai Mubai and take first place!"

"Oh, you're right, Third Brother. Thank you for being willing to stay with me!"

"..."

In truth.

Tang San could have easily run in last place to stay at the bottom.

That way, Xiao Wu wouldn't have needed extra training.

But having lived two lives.

Tang San was well-versed in the ways of the world and possessed high emotional intelligence; he knew that finishing in fourth place was the only way to benefit himself.

Sure enough, by doing this, Tang San not only moved Xiao Wu but also left an impression of being a deeply sentimental person in everyone's eyes!

On the other side.

Flender led Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai to a secluded pavilion and sat down.

He first looked at Dai Mubai with a piercing gaze and asked, "Mubai, do you have any news of Zhuqing? She has been gone for a day and a night!"

"How would I know?" Dai Mubai shook his head with some indifference and said, "That Ning Rongrong, with her princess complex, kept Zhuqing behind to say a few words. After that, Zhuqing never returned to the dormitory."

"Is that so!" Flender's shrewd eyes darted around as he thought quickly.

Then, he realized the situation and said, "Zhuqing must have gone to try and persuade Ning Rongrong to continue her studies at the academy."

"I believe in that child, Zhuqing. She wants to become stronger, so regardless of the outcome of her persuasion, she will return to the academy!"

Dai Mubai shrugged and said, "It doesn't matter. Zhuqing is like a rose with thorns—incredibly prickly. The less I see of her, the less trouble I have!"

Flender noticed the conflict between Dai Mubai and Zhuqing and advised, "Mubai, you must have patience when it comes to matters of the heart!"

"As long as you use your true feelings, you will surely be able to move Zhuqing!"

"Furthermore, your martial soul and Zhuqing's can fuse together to unleash a powerful martial soul fusion skill."

"You two are a match made in heaven; strive for it, and seize the opportunity."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai's expression softened considerably as he said, "Alright, I will put in more effort."

"Yes, you must!" Flender nodded, his expression turning serious. "Zhuqing is no ordinary girl, Mubai. You will need to put in much more thought if you want to win her over!"

A wicked glint flickered in Dai Mubai's eyes as he replied, "Dean, I understand. I know what I need to do!"

Dai Mubai had always possessed a volatile temper.

He had tried to curry favor with Zhuqing many times, only to be met with a cold shoulder, leaving him humiliated.

This made Dai Mubai incredibly angry.

He silently resolved in his heart that he would definitely win Zhuqing over, and then, he would punish her severely!

"Good. As long as you know what to do, that is fine." Flender nodded in response.

Ma Hongjun, standing to the side, thought of something and asked at the opportune moment, "Dean, you said that Zhuqing would bring Ning Rongrong back."

"About when will they be back?"

"I've noticed that guy Oscar has been moping around all day since Ning Rongrong left!"

In this statement, Ma Hongjun specifically mentioned Oscar.

While it seemed like Ma Hongjun was asking on Oscar's behalf, he was actually asking for himself.

Possessing the Evil Fire Phoenix, Ma Hongjun had incredibly strong desires and was quite lecherous.