Arriving at Shrek

Of course, Su Ge didn't get any more Soul Bones after that. They were simply too rare, and the drop rate from anything other than a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was far too low.

Even so, that couldn't hide the fact that Su Ge's strength had already reached a terrifying level!

Even if he stood outside Shrek's gates and shouted for everyone at the academy to come at him together, they still wouldn't be able to do a thing to him!

Of course, there was also someone lurking in the shadows whom he had to watch out for on this trip to Shrek.

Su Ge sat up, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. He knew Tang Hao was seriously injured at the moment and had lost some of his fighting strength. Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't dare go all out, either.

But what if? What if that madman lost his mind and decided to fight him to the death? With his current strength, he still wouldn't survive Ring Detonation.

If they fought normally, though, he wasn't afraid of Tang Hao. After all, if Tang Hao took a few more of his true-damage flying kicks, he'd be done for. Those kicks ignored defense and struck the body directly.

"Forget it. When soldiers come, I'll meet them; when water comes, I'll dam it."

"He has no reason to attack me, anyway. If we really do fight, I can just keep running and wear him down. He'll be the first one to run out of steam."

Thinking of this, Su Ge relaxed. It wasn't as if he was actually going to Shrek to study there.

He planned to stay for a while and see if he could poach a few promising students, then bring them along to enroll at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

As for candidates, Oscar and Ning Rongrong were both excellent support and auxiliary types, and their talent was outstanding even among support Soul Masters.

Besides, if he had two support types backing him up when he fought in the future, he'd be able to fight without holding back.

As for Ma Hongjun? He was another Seven-Star Ladybug, and Su Ge had no interest in dealing with his Evil Fire problem.

Then Su Ge thought of Dai Mubai's fiancée in name only, Zhu Zhuqing.

Su Ge wasn't particularly interested in this little cat who had traveled so far. She was hardworking and eager to get stronger, and she had a great figure, but her talent wasn't exceptional. And having been raised according to traditional propriety, she might not have the resolve to leave with him.

After weighing it all up, he decided to let fate take its course: he wouldn't interfere, but he wouldn't refuse, either.

As for Tang San, the last one, he probably wouldn't leave with him, given what Yu Xiaogang had said. But Xiao Wu would probably go with him. That was one of the reasons he'd come to Shrek first.

Given Tang Hao's temperament, he wouldn't just stand by and watch a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast slip away from him.

As he thought over what to do next, Su Ge took the rare chance to enjoy a couple of leisurely days.

By the time they set out for Shrek Academy again, three days had passed.

Early one morning, the three of them left the Rose Hotel, where they'd stayed for two days, and boarded a carriage bound for Shrek Academy.

During that time, they'd gotten a rough idea of what kind of place Shrek Academy was, and most of what they'd heard about it wasn't good.

What's more, Dai Mubai hadn't had the chance to speak up for Shrek, so if Tang San hadn't suggested they take a look—and Su Ge hadn't agreed—Xiao Wu would have turned right around and left.

After all, based on what they'd heard, Shrek Academy didn't seem like a good place to go.

"I don't know why we have to go to that Shrek Academy. What kind of academy builds itself in a village?"

Even as she sat in the carriage, Xiao Wu kept complaining. She could put up with an environment like this, but who would want to come here?

Was the environment at Heaven Dou Royal Academy not good enough? Or were the conditions at the other academies not generous enough?

As Su Ge listened to Xiao Wu complain, he gazed out the window. When a small village gradually came into view, he interrupted her.

"Hold on. I think we've arrived."

At his words, Tang San and Xiao Wu looked out the window as well. Sure enough, they spotted a small village.

Only when the carriage drew near and they climbed down did they find themselves standing right in front of it.

A table had been set up at the village entrance, with a man in his sixties seated behind it. Tang San and Xiao Wu stared in disbelief at the shabby plaque hanging from a wooden arch at the entrance.

Su Ge rubbed his chin, then nodded solemnly.

Shrek Academy really was... shabby!

The place was even worse than Nuoding Academy!

"Su Ge, look over there!"

Just as Tang San gave a wry smile and went to join the line, Xiao Wu pointed in a certain direction.

Su Ge and Tang San followed her gaze and spotted someone sitting nearby with his eyes closed, resting. It was "Young Master Dai," whom they'd met at the Rose Hotel.

"What a small world. Your defeated opponent is at this academy, too, bro."

"Now I'm even more convinced this isn't a good academy."

Xiao Wu's voice wasn't loud, but she didn't bother to hide what she was saying, and it stirred up discussion behind them.

The old man behind the table furrowed his brow and said to Dai Mubai, "Mubai, go see what's going on back there."

At that, Dai Mubai got straight to his feet and walked toward the back. The pressure of his presence steadily grew, and he looked so menacing that quite a few parents fell silent.

The onlookers gained a little more anticipation and confidence in this Shrek Academy that didn't look like much.

Dai Mubai enjoyed the faintly awed looks around him as he made his way toward the back of the line. But when he saw a few familiar faces, his pace gradually slowed.

The moment he got a clear look at Su Ge and the others, he stopped dead.

He knew the three of them all too well. Weren't they the ones he'd fought with a few days ago—the ones who had beaten... no, gotten into a clash with him?!

"Well, looks like Young Master Dai has recovered nicely. You're looking pretty good."

"What, still not satisfied? Ready to try another round with me?"

Su Ge had naturally seen Dai Mubai walking over. When he stopped, Su Ge teased him, his words full of mockery.

Dai Mubai's chest heaved several times, but in the end, he only gave Su Ge a deep look. Without saying a word, he turned and walked back.

The three watched as he said something to the old man, who glanced up at them before nodding and letting Dai Mubai return to his place.

"I thought he was brave. Guess that's all he's got?"

"Running to the teacher? When Xiao Chenyu was getting beaten so badly he nearly cried, he didn't even think of tattling. What a coward!"

Watching this, Xiao Wu couldn't help mocking Dai Mubai's behavior, clearly looking down on him.

"Forget it, no need to rush. I want to see what tricks they can come up with."

Su Ge motioned for Xiao Wu to calm down, then continued waiting quietly, ready to meet whatever came their way.