Meanwhile, Qin Moyu had not noticed the subtle changes between the two close friends...
[Ning Rongrong was one of Douluo Continent's top rich girls. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect monopolized more than half the continent's wealth and its top connections. If I could live off someone like that, I'd be willing to ride in luxury cars and live in mansions...]
[Still, speaking of Shrek's three beauties—Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong—each of the three great beauties had her own stunning charm.]
[Objectively speaking, although Ning Rongrong's chest couldn't compare to Zhu Zhuqing's, and her legs couldn't compare to Xiao Wu's...]
Soul Land I Ning Rongrong: "???"
[But Ning Rongrong had a treasure artifact—the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's double boost. First, strength; second, speed. With the buffs stacked to the max, I don't even dare imagine what that would feel like...]
The moment those words came out, Ning Rongrong could no longer hold it together. She hurried forward and changed the subject. "Little Sister Xue Ke, Brother Mo Yu, since we're already here, why don't you come inside the academy and sit for a while?"
Xue Ke said nothing, quietly glancing at Qin Moyu.
Faced with Ning Rongrong's invitation, Qin Moyu lightly shook his head and replied calmly, "I won't be going in. I have no plans to enroll at Shrek Academy."
Hearing that Qin Moyu did not intend to join Shrek Academy, Xue Ke immediately breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Sorry, Sister Rongrong. Even though we're the best of sisters, I won't back down on this matter! Xue Ke muttered to herself.
Then Xue Ke quickly spoke up, a trace of anticipation hidden in her eyes. "Brother Mo Yu, since you don't like this place, how about going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy has an excellent environment and faculty. It's also one of Douluo Continent's top academies."
Patting her flat chest with her small hand, Xue Ke said proudly, "One of my elders happens to know a teacher at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. When the time comes, I can introduce you and have all the assessments waived so you can enroll directly!"
Heaven Dou Royal Academy?
Qin Moyu pondered inwardly. Originally, he had only come to Shrek to confirm the timeline, then use the authority over the time dimension granted by the "Finality Divine Core" to steal the Immortal Herbs in Tang San's possession from the past timeline...
Then, as if remembering something, he casually asked, "By the way, I heard Shrek has a genius student named Tang San. Is he still at the academy?"
The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere fell quietly still.
Ning Rongrong, who had been beaming just moments ago, instantly pulled a long face. She said helplessly, "Tang San... he isn't at the academy."
Ning Rongrong sighed softly. "He was forcibly taken away by a Title Douluo."
Understanding flashed through Qin Moyu's eyes, but he feigned surprise. "A Title Douluo? Shrek Academy actually managed to attract a Title Douluo to come personally and seize someone?"
"Exactly!"
Mentioning the matter, Ning Rongrong immediately began talking at length. "It was Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. His temper is incredibly strange. Without saying a word, he grabbed Tang San and took him away. No one could stop him."
She paused, then added in a somewhat gentler tone, "But yesterday, Dean Erlong and several teachers went out overnight and only returned this morning."
"The teachers only told us that Tang San was fine and that we didn't need to worry too much. They refused to say anything about the specifics..."
Hearing this, Qin Moyu immediately understood.
[Tang San had already been kidnapped by Dugu Bo and taken to the Icefire Yin Yang Well for a vacation?]
[At this point in time, Tang San had most likely already absorbed the two Immortal Herbs, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot. His body had been tempered into a physique immune to fire and water, capable of warding off every poison.]
[I wonder when Tang San will return. Should I sneak over to the Icefire Yin Yang Well tonight and steal all of Tang San's Immortal Herbs?]
Because Ning Rongrong's tone had been so natural, Qin Moyu had not even realized that she had directly called Tang San by his name instead of calling him Third Brother...
Just as he was making his calculations, steady footsteps approached from outside Shrek Academy, accompanied by a bone-chilling poisonous mist drifting on the wind.
The white-haired old man at the front was none other than Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. Faint green poisonous energy lingered around him, and without deliberately releasing any pressure, the oppressive presence of a Title Douluo already bore down on everyone.
At his side was Tang San, who had been missing for quite some time.
Tang San looked ordinary. His clothes were stained with quite a bit of dust, but his expression was calm, and he even seemed more spirited than before. There was not the slightest trace of the wretched appearance of someone who had been kidnapped.
Behind Dugu Bo followed a charming light-green figure—Dugu Yan.
At that moment, Dugu Yan's cheeks were puffed out, her face full of displeasure and gloom.
Along the way, she had painstakingly tried to persuade her grandfather to be wary of Tang San and not trust outsiders so easily. Yet Dugu Bo had let it go in one ear and out the other, paying it no mind at all.
Especially after Tang San gave Dugu Bo a pair of strange things called Twin Soul-Chasing Life-Taking Gallbladders. Those exquisite poison-concealed weapons had completely won Dugu Bo over with Tang San's character and methods.
Dugu Bo had completely cast aside his arrogant nature and become close friends with Tang San. Every other word out of his mouth was "little monster," while Tang San never stopped calling him "old poison."
Dugu Yan followed beside them, gritting her teeth in frustration yet powerless to do anything. She kept feeling as though her grandfather had been put under a curse and had suddenly lost all ability to think...
"It's Senior Dugu! Tang San is back!"
Inside Shrek Academy, the students instantly erupted in an uproar.
Almost at the same time, Liu Erlong and Flender supported Yu Xiaogang as the three hurried out from the inner courtyard. A group of instructors followed behind them, every face carrying a trace of awe and concern.
Yu Xiaogang rushed to Tang San's side at once and patted his shoulder, confirming that he was safe and sound. The weight on his heart finally lifted, and he let out a long breath. "Little San! You're finally back. As long as you're alright, that's all that matters!"
Flender followed close behind. He bowed and cupped his hands toward Dugu Bo, his attitude respectful. "Thank you, Senior Dugu, for showing mercy and protecting my student."
Tang San, meanwhile, had no idea that someone had already set their sights on him. He was still calculating the Immortal Herbs he had gained on this trip. He bowed slightly to the teachers. "I've made all of you worry."
Flender's attention had remained fixed on Dugu Bo and the young girl beside him. Only then did he withdraw his gaze. "Little San, how was it? Senior Dugu didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"
Tang San lightly shook his head. "Senior Dugu did not make things difficult for me. Instead, he carefully taught me quite a bit about poisons."
As soon as he finished speaking, he dropped a piece of news that shocked everyone. "Headmaster, Senior Dugu has agreed to serve as an honorary adviser to Shrek Academy. I wonder whether the academy would accept him?"
The moment those words came out, every teacher and student of Shrek Academy revealed stunned expressions.
The dignified Title Douluo, the renowned Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, was actually willing to lower himself and join this shabby monster academy as an adviser?
Even Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the Heaven Dou Empire's foremost academy, did not have a Title Douluo powerhouse stationed there!
Dugu Bo swept his gaze over the Shrek crowd before him. He did not care in the slightest about their astonishment and merely said flatly, "Since I promised the little monster, I won't go back on my word. I'll take the title of adviser for now."
That simple reminder established his role as an adviser while also giving Tang San plenty of face.
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