Stunning Everyone, Sharing Immortal Herbs
There was no time to lose; Dai Mubai knew that delay could lead to unforeseen changes.
The next day, just as dawn was breaking, a large, green-canopied carriage was already parked at the entrance of the academy.
This carriage was hired by Dai Mubai overnight from Suotuo City; the carriage was spacious enough to accommodate six or seven people.
Zhao Wuji, Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong had already packed their bags and stood quietly beside the carriage.
Flender, along with teachers Li Yusong, Lu Qibin, and Shao Xin, personally escorted them to the door.
In the distance, beneath the teaching building, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Yu Xiaogang quietly watched as everyone said goodbye.
"Hmph, without my theoretical guidance, I'd like to see how far you can go!"
Yu Xiaogang muttered something under his breath, his face extremely gloomy, his eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness, clearly very dissatisfied with the departure of Dai Mubai and the others.
Originally, this group of exceptionally talented Shrek students were stepping stones prepared by Yu Xiaogang for Tang San, who could help Tang San make a name for himself and prove his worth in the Soul Master Tournament.
But that's impossible now.
It was one thing for Dai Mubai and Zhao Wuji to leave, but even Oscar and Ma Hongjun, two promising talents, were taken away with them.
Yu Xiaogang originally wanted to force Flender to keep everyone here, but after learning from Flender that Dai Mubai was the Star Luo Prince, he had to put aside his dirty thoughts and could only devise a new plan to find helpers for Tang San.
The atmosphere at the entrance of the Shrek Academy was somewhat melancholic.
Flender walked up to Ma Hongjun, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. "Hongjun, from now on, when you're with Mubai, don't be lazy, understand?"
Ma Hongjun looked at his teacher, his eyes red-rimmed, and nodded heavily. "Teacher, don't worry! I will definitely not let you down!"
Flender patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction, then turned to Oscar: "Little Ao, you too, never bury your talent!"
Oscar bowed deeply and said, "Dean, please take care. Little Ao will never forget your kindness in raising me."
Flender suppressed the bitterness in his heart and looked at Dai Mubai: "Mubai, I'm entrusting Hongjun's problem with his Evil Fire to you. And Little Ao too..."
As he spoke, Flender choked up a little.
Dai Mubai clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his expression resolute. "Dean, rest assured. They are all my brothers!"
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three teachers behind Flender, and sincerely invited, "Dean, and all of you teachers, if you're having a hard time at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, you're welcome to come to the Star Luo Empire to find us anytime. I will do my utmost to support you in reopening Shrek in the Star Luo Empire!"
Dai Mubai knew that Flender was also troubled by Yu Xiaogang at the moment. After all, they were old brothers who had been together for decades, and perhaps one day he would be able to completely give up on Yu Xiaogang.
Flender nodded emphatically. "Alright! I understand. You may proceed."
"Dean, take care!"
"Teacher, take care!"
"Teachers, take care!"
Everyone waved goodbye and boarded the carriage.
Ma Hongjun wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and took the riding whip.
"Drive!"
The carriage slowly started moving and headed out of the village.
Suotuo City is a border city between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire. Although it is located within the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire, it is only a little over a thousand kilometers away from Star Luo City, which is closer than it is to the Heaven Dou City. If you don't rush, a carriage can reach it in ten days.
The next day they crossed the border between the two countries and entered the territory of the Star Luo Empire.
Dai Mubai lifted the carriage curtain, looked at the receding border of the Heaven Dou Empire behind him, and slowly breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally gotten rid of Tang Hao and Tang San.
Although it's a bit of a shame we couldn't capture Xiao Wu, there's no rush. Tang Hao will definitely find a way to help Xiao Wu conceal her presence; she won't leave Tang San anytime soon, and we can find another opportunity later.
Dai Mubai lowered the carriage curtain and said to Ma Hongjun, who was driving, "Fatty, we're not going to Star Luo City for now. We'll turn at the fork in the road ahead and head to the Star Dou Great Forest."
Ma Hongjun was taken aback, then turned around and asked, "Boss Dai, none of us want to acquire Soul Ring, right? What are we going to the Star Dou Great Forest for?"
Dai Mubai smiled and said, "Because I've already broken through level 50 and need a fifth Soul Ring."
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, everyone in the carriage was immediately shocked.
Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes sparkled repeatedly, her heart filled with joy.
Oscar couldn't help but ask, "Boss Dai, when you left the academy three months ago, weren't you only level 46? How did you break through to level 50 so quickly?"
"You'll find out soon enough," Dai Mubai said casually, keeping everyone in suspense. "Tonight we're not staying in a hotel; we'll find a secluded place to camp."
Although Ma Hongjun was full of doubts, he still readily agreed, "Okay!"
The carriage turned at the fork in the road and headed towards the Star Dou Great Forest.
At night, the group set up camp in a secluded mountain valley.
The campfire crackled as the six people sat in a circle around it.
Dai Mubai's pupils turned one red and one blue. His Icefire Spirit Eyes swept across the surroundings, and only after confirming that there were no hidden auras within a radius of several miles did the strange colors in his eyes slowly fade away.
He glanced at everyone and solemnly said, "Everyone, since you are all willing to follow me Dai Mubai, I will naturally not treat you unfairly."
Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun scratched his head. "Boss Dai, why are you suddenly so serious? It's not something I'm used to."
Dai Mubai smiled and said, "Because what I'm about to say concerns the future of each and every one of you. Now that we're all on the same side, I won't hide anything from you. The reason I was able to break through from level 46 to level 50 in these three months is because I discovered a treasure trove."
"A treasure trove?" Oscar looked puzzled.
"That's right." Dai Mubai nodded. "That treasure land is home to many high-grade Immortal-Grade Herbs. It was by consuming these Immortal-Grade Herbs that my strength improved by leaps and bounds. Moreover, my Martial Soul has also evolved."
Before he finished speaking, under everyone's gaze, an extremely sharp and murderous aura suddenly erupted from his body!
"Roar!"
Dai Mubai was enveloped in a faint golden light, and behind him, the phantom of a huge White Tiger slowly emerged.
Unlike before, this White Tiger was not pure white, but had a cold, pale golden luster, and every hair on it stood up as if it were made of fine gold.
Most terrifyingly, it had a pair of wings formed from pure Gengjin energy growing from its shoulder blades, their sharpness fully revealed.
Everyone was so intimidated by the oppressive aura of the Gengjin White Tiger that they held their breath.
Dai Mubai withdrew his Martial Soul, and the suffocating sharpness gradually dissipated. "Now my Martial Soul has evolved into the Gengjin White Tiger, possessing extreme Metal Attribute and killing aura, truly a divine beast."
Everyone stared at him, speechless for a moment. After a long while, their thoughts returned to reality.
Ma Hongjun swallowed hard, stammering, "Boss Dai, your luck is just too incredible..."
Dai Mubai's lips curled slightly upward as he glanced at the shocked faces and said, "Don't be envious, everyone. I've prepared one for each of you."
"What?! We all have them?!" Ma Hongjun was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with ecstatic joy.