Journey to Shrek Academy

"Senior, can you really guarantee us entry straight into the final round?"

Tang San stepped forward and cupped his fists, excitement shining in his eyes.

These past few days, he had barely eaten or slept. His physical condition was far from ideal. If he could go directly to the final round of the examination, he would save a great deal of stamina.

Then these 20 Gold Soul Coins would be well spent.

"Of course. I'm an old acquaintance of the academy's leadership. My recommendation works better than anything else."

"With 20 Gold Soul Coins, you won't be cheated or disappointed. It's absolutely worth it."

Flender continued swindling him without the slightest burden on his conscience.

No wonder merchants who knew how to make money could never be good people.

Tang San gritted his teeth and took out his remaining 20 Gold Soul Coins from Twenty-Four Bridge Moonlight Night.

Before he could even warm them in his hand, the coins vanished from his palm.

By the time he looked up, Flender had already placed the pouch of Gold Soul Coins into a safe.

Only after doing all this did Flender belatedly look toward the Twenty-Four Bridge Moonlight Night at Tang San's waist, narrowing his eyes.

"You're Tang San, right? Where did that belt of yours come from? What's your relationship with Grandmaster?"

Tang San instinctively touched the Soul Tool at his waist. Only after seeing that neither Flender nor Qin Jiuxiao showed any greed did he relax.

"My teacher gave it to me."

"You're actually his disciple!"

Flender felt a little awkward. He had actually scammed his brother's disciple out of 20 Gold Soul Coins.

Ahem, forget it. What was done was done.

He could consider it tuition for Tang San's first lesson about society.

"Senior, you know my teacher?"

Tang San was somewhat excited. It seemed his teacher truly had the prestigious reputation across the continent that he had claimed.

Flender did not reveal his relationship with Yu Xiaogang. Instead, he turned to Qin Jiuxiao.

That merchant-like grin appeared again.

"Jiuxiao, do you want to skip straight to the final round too? Uncle can help you. Only 20 Gold Soul Coins."

Flender held up two fingers, his voice brimming with temptation.

His gaze swept over Ning Rongrong and Qin Jiuxiao.

One was the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, while the other was the young master of the Qin Family. It would be unreasonable not to fleece them.

Besides, they surely would not care about such a small amount of money.

He could make another little profit.

Flender was so excited inside that he nearly jumped up.

Sure enough, Ning Rongrong took out a golden card from her personal Soul Tool.

There were at least ten thousand Gold Soul Coins inside, and she had plenty more cards like it.

They were all spending money Ning Fengzhi and the two Douluo usually gave her.

Flender's eyes nearly went straight at the sight of the card.

Just as he was about to reach for it, Qin Jiuxiao stepped in front of him.

"Uncle Flender, that's where you're wrong."

Qin Jiuxiao threw an arm around Flender's shoulders and led him into a corner.

Then he spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"That broken academy of yours lets anyone whose Soul Power greatly exceeds the standard skip straight to the final round."

"I investigated everything clearly before coming here."

"And you still wanted to charge 20 Gold Soul Coins."

"Scamming Tang San is one thing, but you wanted to scam me too?"

Flender's eyes widened. Somewhat guilty, he glanced back at Tang San. Only when he saw that Tang San had not noticed did he let out a breath.

He shot Qin Jiuxiao an irritated glare.

"You little fox. Meeting you has really ruined my luck with money."

"Your family has a huge business. What's wrong with letting me earn 20 Gold Soul Coins from you? You just sold that lousy crystal to me for two thousand."

"Just mentioning that makes me angry."

"I only dared sell it for a few hundred, but you started the price at two thousand."

"Sure enough, no merchant is as ruthless as you capitalists."

Qin Jiuxiao chuckled.

During their brief contact just now, he had obtained a golden entry from Flender.

His Soul Power had risen another level, reaching level 54.

"Uncle, don't say Jiuxiao tricked you."

"With the lineup of me and my girlfriends, every one of them is a genius I personally selected."

"In two years, we'll definitely win the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."

"When that happens, you won't even know how much money you'll make."

"If you want to make big money, you need to think long-term!"

Qin Jiuxiao began painting Flender a grand vision, making the man grin from ear to ear.

Flender came back to his senses, coughed twice, and put on a serious expression.

"Actually, Uncle doesn't care about money. I just cherish talent."

"But can you really win the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament?"

Flender looked over suspiciously.

Qin Jiuxiao merely used a small amount of his physical strength and pressed a hand onto Flender's shoulder.

Flender immediately felt as though a mountain was crushing down on him, his eyes bulging.

"Do you think I can win now?"

Qin Jiuxiao wore a teasing smile. Flender rubbed his shoulder, no longer doubting him.

"What did you eat growing up to develop such a strong body?"

"Fine, we'll do it your way."

"But you really do have incredible luck with women, kid. Can you handle it at your age?"

Flender looked at Qin Jiuxiao with some envy, recalling someone he had secretly loved for many years.

Qin Jiuxiao said nothing, but he thought to himself.

Uncle, you underestimate me too much. Even if Aunt Liu joined in, I'd still be going strong.

You can spend your life with money. I'll take Aunt Liu away.

Qin Jiuxiao was actually rather speechless about Flender's unrequited love.

If you liked someone, you should confess. If you failed, you would have no regrets. If you succeeded, then you could enjoy yourself.

Letting her go to Yu Xiaogang was the most unbearable part.

Flender turned around and looked at everyone.

"Ahem, after serious discussion, Jiuxiao will handle the fees for the rest of you separately."

"Now, I'll personally take you to Shrek Academy."

With that, he clasped his hands behind his back and flashed toward the shop entrance in several leaps, completely ignoring Tang San's expression as though he had eaten shit.

After Flender had gone some distance away, Xiao Wu and the others gathered around Qin Jiuxiao with curious expressions.

"Brother Qin, how did you make that miser stop charging us?"

Zhu Zhuqing and the others were equally curious. They had seen very clearly just how stingy Flender was.

Qin Jiuxiao told them everything he had said just now, and only then did the girls understand.

"So that was it. I was wondering how that swindler could possibly back down. We could have skipped the test from the beginning."

"He really is a miser."

"If it weren't for Brother Jiuxiao, I really would have given him the money."

Ning Rongrong puffed out her cheeks and snorted through gritted teeth.

Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun covered their mouths and laughed softly. Hu Liena was no longer carrying anything and simply followed beside them.

Watching this scene, the corners of her lips unconsciously rose as well.

She liked this relaxed atmosphere too. She looked enviously at the others who could remain by Qin Jiuxiao's side.

She was still a member of Spirit Hall. One day, she would return to Spirit Hall and might even become their opponent.

Casting aside those emotions, she secretly made up her mind. Once they entered this so-called Shrek Academy, she would quietly whisper in Qin Jiuxiao's ear.

She would compare the resources of Spirit Hall Academy with those of this academy.

Once the difference became apparent, would it still be difficult to win Qin Jiuxiao over?

If she revealed her identity as the Saintess of Spirit Hall, would Qin Jiuxiao not see her in a whole new light?

Hehehe.

The more Hu Liena thought about it, the more she could not help laughing aloud.

Hearing the sound, Qin Jiuxiao looked over. Only then did he remember that Hu Liena was also in the group, and she was probably already close to the Soul King level. She could graduate from Shrek Academy at her current level.

"Hu Na, if you're coming with us, you don't need to skip the tests. Enter as my maid."

"Otherwise, you're already qualified to graduate."

Hu Na was the name Hu Liena had made up for them.

Qin Jiuxiao naturally had no problem playing along.

Hearing this, she hurriedly nodded and discreetly left a mark behind them.

As long as Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo saw it, they would be able to find her location.