Ye Lingling Refused to Treat Dai Mubai

As they spoke, the group arrived at the Education Committee office.

Leading the way, Dugu Bo casually pushed open the door as usual. He was a Titled Douluo and a guest elder—if he still had to knock before coming in, that would be far too undignified.

"Poison Douluo, Your Highness the Crown Prince, and Student Yun Tian?"

Seeing the three enter the office together, Meng Shenji and the other two, who were standing before the desk, revealed surprised expressions. They then respectfully bowed to Dugu Bo and Xue Qinghe.

"Mm. The old man and the Crown Prince came to take a look. We aren't interrupting anything, are we?"

"Not at all, not at all."

Dugu Bo looked to the side and saw a middle-aged man in a dark brown fitted outfit sitting in a chair. He wore square-framed glasses, and while there was a trace of sharpness in his gaze, there was even more exhaustion.

A burly build, a long face, a hawkish nose, and square-framed glasses—those were highly distinctive features. The man was clearly Flender, the Four-Eyed Owl.

Beside him stood a man like a small mountain. The rugged, muscular giant was none other than Zhao Wuji, the Immovable King.

"P-Poison Douluo, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Noticing Dugu Bo and the others looking at them, the two hurriedly rose and cupped their hands in greeting.

Then, when Flender saw Yun Tian behind them, a complicated emotion flashed through his eyes. Who could have imagined that such a young child already possessed the cultivation of a Soul King above level fifty? Even his fifth soul ring was a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!

He and Zhao Wuji had both been involved that night. Aside from them, the only remaining witnesses were those from the Imperial Battle Team.

"I am Flender, the Four-Eyed Owl, once the Flying Horn of the Golden Iron Triangle. This is Zhao Wuji, known in the soul master world as the Immovable King."

"Oh? You two actually have such identities?"

Xue Qinghe stepped forward first, sounding surprised. Flender was one thing, but Zhao Wuji...

An unreadable glint passed through Xue Qinghe's eyes. He recalled that Zhao Wuji seemed to be a wanted criminal of Spirit Hall, did he not? Still, this was Heaven Dou City, and he could not be bothered with such matters right now. He was only a Soul Sage.

"Could it be that the two of you have come here to join our Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

"No, no. We came to seek the help of a soul master—uh, Student Ye Lingling of your academy."

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone understood their purpose. So they were here for treatment. They had thought the two intended to apply for positions at the academy.

Meng Shenji stroked his beard, his face still wearing that genial smile. Then he said, "Naturally, we have no objections to this matter. However, as the person involved, we must ask for Student Ye Lingling's opinion."

"Then we must trouble Education Committee Member Meng Shenji."

Meng Shenji nodded and had someone summon Ye Lingling. During that time, the group exchanged a few words now and then, but because of Dugu Bo's imposing aura, the atmosphere became rather awkward.

Taking advantage of this time, Yun Tian secretly glanced at Xue Qinghe and silently activated Destiny's Eye.

It had not been convenient for him to look outside earlier, but this was the best opportunity.

As the panel unfolded, the entries for "Xue Qinghe" appeared before Yun Tian's eyes.

[Rainbow · Angel Inheritance], [Gold · Angel Phantom Body], [Gold · Holy Light Origin], [Purple · Crown Prince's Strategic Judgment]

[Rainbow · Angel Inheritance: Bears the inheritance of the Angel God, the future Angel God.]

[Gold · Angel Phantom Body: Enhanced by an exclusive soul bone, allowing one to permanently alter their gender, physique, and voice. Even Titled Douluo powerhouses would find it difficult to detect under normal circumstances.]

[Gold · Holy Light Origin: Bears the Angel bloodline, possesses the Six-Winged Angel martial soul, and suppresses all evil-attribute powers.]

[Purple · Crown Prince's Strategic Judgment: Having managed the affairs of the Eastern Palace for years, proficient in balancing court factions and calculating human hearts, skilled at winning people over.]

A god trial!

That was Yun Tian's first thought. This was the first time he had seen an entry related to a god on someone other than himself.

"Ye Lingling greets Poison Douluo, His Highness the Crown Prince, and the three Education Committee members."

At that moment, a cool voice came from the doorway. Ye Lingling, dressed in white and possessing a gentle temperament, stood outside. Her calm, lovely eyes immediately lit up when she saw Yun Tian.

Why was Xiaotian here too?

"Lingling."

Yun Tian nodded. Then Meng Shenji chuckled and said kindly, "Student Ye Lingling, calling you here today is not for anything important. Headmaster Flender wishes to ask you to help treat them."

Hearing this, Ye Lingling turned to look at Flender. She was naturally no stranger to the two men—they were the headmaster of Shrek Academy from that night.

Now Ye Lingling also guessed whom they wanted treated. It was probably that fellow named Dai Mubai, right?

She shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of resistance and distance. "Sorry, but I do not wish to do anything for them."

"This..."

Flender's expression turned somewhat ugly, and anxiety rose within him. Mubai was still waiting for treatment. As a man himself, he knew how important that particular place was.

"We can pay you! You only need to activate your Nine-Heart Begonia once!"

He still did not want to give up. The look in Dai Mubai's eyes as he lay in the inn was unbearable to him. Whether it was Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, or Oscar, Flender had developed deep feelings for every Shrek student.

Yet Ye Lingling was completely unmoved. She slowly opened her mouth, her voice cool as she said, "Sword Douluo was the one who cut it off. If I treated him, would that not be slapping Sword Douluo in the face?"

"Then... we shall take our leave. Everyone, Flender has disturbed you."

Those words left Flender completely speechless. He could only nod helplessly, cup his hands toward the group, and leave with Zhao Wuji.

No matter how justified they might have been, once she invoked Sword Douluo, there was nothing they could do. Douluo Continent was like this—strength was supreme.

"Student Ye Lingling, do you know this Headmaster Flender?"

"Yes. They were the other witnesses to the Suotuo City incident that night."

Ye Lingling then recounted the course of events once more, though this time she focused mainly on Shrek Academy's involvement.

Meng Shenji and the others nodded seriously. They also knew that Yu Tianheng had left the academy, but they had not expected him to really join Shrek Academy.

It seemed they would need to mediate with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as well.

"However, where did Sword Douluo cut him that made them so anxious?"

"Ahem, the three of you, it was naturally the place a man could least afford to lose!"

They froze for a moment, then seemed to realize something and could only smile awkwardly. Sword Douluo had been far too ruthless. Severing that from someone was no different from forming a blood feud.

Ye Lingling's little face beneath her veil turned red, but she still nodded. Xue Qinghe's expression remained unchanged, yet the other face beneath it was also flushed with a faint blush.

What was Yun Tian saying in front of two girls?! How disgusting!