No More Picking Up Bargains This Time

"Outrageous! How did he dare chase after the Titan Giant Ape alone?"

By the time Master and Flender arrived, Tang San had long since vanished. Master, who had always cared deeply for Tang San, was frantic with worry and immediately wanted to drag Flender off after him.

"You know your disciple's temperament too. Even if we tied him to our side, he'd still leave without hesitation!"

Zhao Wuji was utterly frustrated. Having Xiao Wu snatched away right in front of him had already humiliated him enough, and now Tang San was playing tricks on him too. Did they really take him, the Unmoving Bright King, for a decoration?

"Enough, Xiao Gang! Finding Tang San comes first! As for Xiao Wu... we can only leave it to fate..."

Flender also tried to persuade Master. In his eyes, Tang San could still be saved, but Xiao Wu was likely doomed.

"Don't be so pessimistic, everyone. They'll definitely both be fine."

Seeing that the group was on the verge of falling apart, Ning Rongrong hurriedly spoke up to raise their spirits. With the barrage's reminders, she knew perfectly well that Tang San and Xiao Wu would not only return safely, but would each gain plenty as well.

"Sorry, but I want to save Xiao Wu. Tang San's side may have to be left to you."

Just as everyone's mood had improved slightly, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly dropped a bombshell. As for whether she truly wanted to save Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong's knowing look said it all.

"Zhu Zhuqing, have you lost your mind? Tang San has already gone missing, and that's still not enough for you? Do you know that's a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"

Dai Mubai, who had remained silent until then, instantly exploded. What had happened to his brother and companions was already tormenting him, and Zhu Zhuqing's unilateral decision made him even angrier.

Zhu Zhuqing gave him a cold, disgusted look, with no intention of responding whatsoever.

"You!"

"Enough! Boss Dai, calm down! Zhuqing is only worried about Xiao Wu!"

"That's right, Boss Dai! Let's talk things out properly!"

Seeing that the atmosphere had turned sour again, Oscar and Ma Hongjun hurriedly stepped in front of Dai Mubai, afraid that he would lose his temper and start arguing with Zhu Zhuqing again.

"Zhuqing, I know you and Xiao Wu are close, but Mubai is right. That is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, after all. We can't act on impulse."

Master and the other two also rejected Zhu Zhuqing's proposal. They truly had no energy left to spare.

"Master, rest assured, I'm not acting on impulse. The appearance of that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was strange, and it happened to capture only Xiao Wu. I believe there must be a deeper reason. Besides, Xiao Wu had hinted something to me before. Although I still haven't figured it out, this may be an opportunity to rescue her!"

Zhu Zhuqing had gotten smarter and immediately began making things up. Ning Rongrong knew that the Titan Giant Ape was originally on Xiao Wu's side, while Xiao Wu's supposed hints were merely Zhu Zhuqing's excuse. She had long wanted to leave the Shrek group and run off to find Gu Zhi!

"Headmaster, I think Zhuqing makes sense! If you're worried, how about I accompany her? If things truly become impossible, I'll bring her back at once!"

Ning Rongrong was the truly crafty one. Riding Zhu Zhuqing's momentum, she found herself a perfect excuse to get away as well. Following the Shrek group was both exhausting and troublesome. How could it compare to roaming around with Gu Zhi?

"No! I won't allow it!"

Flender stated his position directly. Everyone present was a pillar who would help Shrek Academy rise to greatness. He could not accept anyone else getting hurt.

Zhu Zhuqing fell silent, while Ning Rongrong secretly spread her hands at her. If Flender refused, they definitely would not be able to leave.

"Enough. Tang San has been gone for quite a while already. Let's set off quickly."

In the end, Flender made the final decision. Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong could only follow the main group as they searched in the direction Tang San had gone.

"What's going on? How can I see what's happening on Shrek Academy's side now?"

"They came to the Star Dou Great Forest too? Could this be the point in time when they hunted a Soul Ring for Oscar?"

"Look at Oscar! He's already obtained his third Soul Ring. It seems they've already killed the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent!"

"Why aren't Xiao Wu and Tang San with the group? Has Xiao Wu already been taken away by Er Ming? Doesn't that mean it's almost time for Tang San to encounter the Man Faced Demon Spider?"

"This is the point where Tang San starts taking off! I really wish someone could steal or destroy his Eight Spider Lances External Soul Bone! Then he won't be able to show off anymore!"

"What a pity! Dragon Duke and Snake Granny waited so long to find that Soul Beast, only for Tang San to benefit from it for free!"

"Exactly! If Meng Yiran had held on a little longer, how could the Eight Spider Lances have ended up with Tang San?"

"Come to think of it, if Dragon Duke hadn't crippled the Man Faced Demon Spider, Tang San wouldn't have been able to pick up the leftovers, right?"

"More than that! There wouldn't have been the later contest of hidden weapons between Meng Yiran and him either! She even gave away her first kiss!"

"Forget it, forget it! The original plot isn't worth watching! Let's see what my donkey is doing instead!"

"The donkey finally has some drive now! Open those treasure chests hard!"

The barrage, which had always kept its view on Gu Zhi's side, now seemed able to see what was happening with Shrek as well. While spoiling the original plot, they chatted about all sorts of nonsense.

Meng Yiran, who had just been lying in wait for the Man Faced Demon Spider, suddenly froze, her face immediately turning grim. She had not expected to run into Tang San again so soon after he had stolen her Soul Beast.

"Grandpa, wait! Don't attack yet!"

Now that Meng Yiran knew the whole story, she had no desire to make another wedding dress for Tang San. She even intended to make things difficult for him!

"What is it, Yiran? This Soul Beast's age and attributes suit you perfectly. If you miss this chance, there'll be no use regretting it!"

Dragon Duke and Snake Granny did not want to give up such a fine opportunity, but they doted on Meng Yiran greatly and wanted to hear her opinion.

"Grandpa, don't worry! I'm confident! Let's drive this Man Faced Demon Spider out of its nest first. We'll definitely get to watch a good show afterward!"

Meng Yiran was quite the little demon herself. Since Tang San was destined to encounter this Man Faced Demon Spider, she naturally had to help fan the flames!

Although Dragon Duke did not know what Meng Yiran was plotting, he believed her somewhat when he saw how confident she was. After exchanging a glance with Snake Granny, he held back a little when they attacked again.

The Man Faced Demon Spider was no match for Dragon Duke and Snake Granny. It was easily driven out of its nest by the two of them and could only run off into the distance in frustration.

Tang San, who was tracking the Titan Giant Ape with the help of Oscar's Flying Sausage, was heading this way. Man and spider were indeed about to meet, as though fated to do so!

The Man Faced Demon Spider in peak condition was far more troublesome than it had been described in the original story. Already enraged, its first reaction upon seeing Tang San was to fight him to the death.

"Beast! You dare block my way!"

Caught off guard, Tang San was ambushed by the Man Faced Demon Spider and knocked to the ground. In a fury, he began trading blows with it...