Meanwhile, Qin Jiuxiao and the others had also returned to Shrek Academy.
The moment they entered the school gates, they saw Flender lounging in a rocking chair in the courtyard, one leg crossed over the other as he hummed a little tune, looking thoroughly at ease.
Clearly, he was in an excellent mood.
Given his and Zhao Wuji's speed, hunting the Soul Beast he needed would not take long. Two days had been more than enough.
It seemed Flender had successfully obtained his eighth Soul Ring and officially entered the ranks of Soul Douluo.
Seeing Qin Jiuxiao and the others return, Flender immediately sprang up from the rocking chair, his face breaking into a broad grin. "Oh, Jiuxiao, you're back!"
This fellow was a real big shot. He could not afford to neglect him.
If Qin Jiuxiao had not mapped out the habitats of suitable Soul Beasts for him, it was uncertain whether he could have broken through to Soul Douluo so quickly.
Qin Jiuxiao nodded, quietly making plans.
Now that everything had been settled, it was time to speak with Flender about going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
He first had Zhu Zhuqing and the others go back to rest, then instructed the kitchen to prepare a lavish meal. He said everyone would eat together that evening, as he had some matters to discuss with Flender and the other teachers.
Seeing how serious Qin Jiuxiao looked, Flender knew this was no trivial matter. He immediately put away his usual joking manner and nodded solemnly.
As night gradually fell, the dining hall of Shrek Academy was brightly lit.
A large round table was covered with sumptuous dishes—chicken, duck, fish, and meat of every kind—filling the room with their fragrance.
Zhao Wuji, Li Yusong, Lu Qibin, Shao Xin, and several other