Beating Fatty Ma to a Pulp!

The next day!

A few threads of sunlight snuck into the room. Yang Que raised a hand to shield his eyes while his other hand felt around beside him.

Huh? Where was she? He looked over, but Zhu Zhuqing was nowhere to be seen. She had probably gone back to her room early. What a shy little thing!

He sat cross-legged on the bed and slowly felt the power within him. To his surprise, the breakthrough he had made only yesterday had already stabilized, and he was moving toward the peak of the next level. What was going on?

Something occurred to Yang Que. Could it be because of last night?

A lecherous grin spread across his face. It looked like he would need to get more exercise from now on!

Wait, that's not right! Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul and mine aren't alike. Why would dual cultivation strengthen our Soul Power?

"System! Get out here and explain this!"

"Sigh! Host, have you forgotten that Heavenly Soul White Lotus?"

"Hm? It's because of the Heavenly Soul White Lotus?"

"Strictly speaking, yes. But it varies from person to person. If the couple who consumed the Heavenly Soul White Lotus weren't both virgins, this wouldn't happen!"

"Oh? So Zhu Zhuqing and I were both virgins, and this happened because we dual-cultivated after taking it by chance? Then why didn't the description say so?"

"Uh! It's actually a hidden effect. But the description did say it worked better with a woman, didn't it?"

"Fine! System, can I amplify this effect indefinitely?"

"You can, and there are plenty of ways! But..." the system said hesitantly.

"But what?"

"You're too poor to afford them!"

"..." Yang Que was speechless.

"Isn't there anything I can afford right now?"

"There is, but..."

"Then why are you still babbling?"

The system was exhausted. If you weren't so poor, would I need to say all this?

"Host, you can buy a Twin Life Flower from the system shop and absorb it together. That will strengthen the Soul Power affinity between you and the woman with the Spirit Cat Martial Soul!"

At the system's words, Yang Que hurriedly opened the system shop and found the Twin Life Flower. What he saw next left him dumbstruck!

Twin Life Flower: After cultivation partners each consume half, it strengthens their power and affinity and grants them a boost from each other's power! Enhances the effects of dual cultivation and increases cultivation speed! (Price: 10,000 Gold Coins per flower)!

Ten thousand Gold Coins for one flower!? Why the hell didn't they just rob him? That was a million Gold Soul Coins!

I've fought tooth and nail, and I've only saved up fifty thousand Gold Coins!

After killing Ming Yi and the other two, Yang Que had converted what he gained through the system. Only after killing many more Soul Beasts had his savings reached fifty thousand Gold Coins!

Now a single flower cost ten thousand. Everything he had saved would buy just five!

Sigh, there's no helping it. If Zhu Zhuqing and I are going to grow stronger together, I'll have to bleed a little...

The system muttered to itself, Are you sure this isn't just your selfish desire?

Yang Que bought one from the shop. He would test its effects first! If they were good, then hehehe!

Yang Que opened his status panel!

[Infinite Upgrade System]

[Host: Yang Que]

[Level: LV39]

[Title: Soul Elder]

[Soul Power: 20000/39000]

[Gold Coins: 40369]

[Martial Souls: Nine-Headed Demon Lion (Soul Rings: none), Soul-Slaying Sword (Soul Rings: purple, purple, black)]

[Techniques: Azure Yang Art, Jade-Suppressing Nether King Body (first part), Thunderclap Sword Shadow Steps, Dragon-Tiger Roaring Heaven Art (unusable)]

[Weapon: Ice Sword]

I'm still not strong enough! I'm too weak! When will I be able to search for my parents?

He opened his inventory, which held all kinds of things: unused Soul Rings from an earlier draw, the Heaven-Slaying Grudge Demon Calamity and the Ice Sword, and some Gold Soul Coins... In the last slot, the Twin Life Flower lay quietly!

Yang Que took it out with a delighted grin. Hehe, I'll find Zhu Zhuqing and try it with her in a bit!

Just then, the door opened, and Zhu Zhuqing walked in wearing a tight blue outfit and carrying a tray piled with food!

Yang Que stared at her, transfixed!

Zhu Zhuqing looked especially beautiful today. Her close-fitting blue outfit hugged every curve of her figure!

"What are you looking at?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, lowering her head, her face flushed!

Yang Que smiled. "Which fairy has descended from heaven and even brought this humble man breakfast?"

"Pfft! You sweet-talker!" She laughed, blushing.

"Hurry up and get ready. Come down after breakfast. The dean said we're gathering soon!" Zhu Zhuqing set down the food and fled the room, her cheeks still red!

"Hey! Wait! I have something to show you..." Yang Que called after her!

"Pah! Pervert!" Zhu Zhuqing ran off, her face burning!

Yang Que scratched his head. What happened? Why did she suddenly call me that?

Yang Que washed up and left his room!

When he reached the square, Zhu Zhuqing and the other girls were sitting on the grass chatting. She was clearly the focus of their conversation, judging by how red her face was!

Not far away, a group of men were whispering among themselves. Every so often they glanced Zhu Zhuqing's way and let out lecherous chuckles!

The sharp-eyed Lin Song spotted Yang Que as he entered the square and waved him over!

Yang Que couldn't help smiling. What had them so happy?

As soon as Yang Que reached him, Lin Song eagerly came forward with a snicker and whispered in his ear, "Boss Que! Did you have fun last night?"

Yang Que blinked at him. "What?"

"Still pretending? We all saw it! Zhu Zhuqing was in your room last night and didn't come out until the sun was warming her backside this morning. What do you think we're talking about?" Oscar waggled his eyebrows, his face full of mischief!

"..." Yang Que was speechless. They found out? I thought Zhu Zhuqing had gone back early!

He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing and found her looking at him too, her face as red as an apple!

He turned back and said sternly, "Nothing better to do than gossip about me? Want a beating?"

"Uh..." Everyone fell silent. Better not gossip about this monster. The sight of him beating Teacher Zhao Wuji yesterday was still fresh in their minds. Best not to provoke him!

Yang Que nodded as they quieted down. Not bad! Sometimes force really does solve a lot of problems!

"Don't be so nervous. It's not like I'm going to eat you!" Yang Que suddenly said with a warm smile!

You won't eat us, but you'll beat us black and blue!

"Where are Tang San and Xiao Wu? I haven't seen them," Yang Que asked, changing the subject!

Dai Mubai spoke up to ease the awkwardness. "I haven't noticed them either. Haven't seen them since this morning!"

"Maybe they were also..." Oscar waggled his eyebrows suggestively!

Everyone went silent. Do you have a death wish? Tang San's big brother is standing right here, and you still dare tease him!

Just then, bang! Oscar went flying and landed in a pile of garbage!

Everyone was silent again. We knew that was coming...

At that moment, a surge of Soul Power came from the other side of the square!

Everyone turned to look!

"What's that? Someone's fighting? Hahaha, a fight! I'm going too!" Lin Song charged toward it, his face alight with excitement!

Everyone stared after him!

What a battle maniac! There was a reason his body was so tough from physical training. When he got beaten up every day, how could it not be?

Speechless, the others headed over too!

When they reached the source of the Soul Power, they found four people there!

Tang San and Xiao Wu stood on one side, facing a girl and a chubby boy!

First Soul Skill: Waist Bow!

Xiao Wu instantly unleashed her first Soul Skill and attacked the chubby boy!

"Hmph, you think I'm afraid of you? Phoenix Fire Line!" The boy spat a stream of fire at Xiao Wu!

Unsurprisingly, Xiao Wu gave the little fatty a thorough beating! But he still refused to back down, shouting that he wanted to keep going!

The girl beside him stepped forward to persuade them to stop!

After that, everyone learned what had happened!

The little fatty was Ma Hongjun, and the girl was Cuihua. They had been a couple, but Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul had put Cuihua and her family's safety at risk, so she wanted to break up with him! Tang San and Xiao Wu had seen them and mistaken Ma Hongjun for a bully harassing her. That was how the fight had started!

"We were sorting out our own business, and these two came over and blasted me like I was some scumbag! Boss Dai, tell me, how could any man swallow that?" Ma Hongjun protested!

"Hmph! If you're not satisfied, come at me again, little fatty!" Xiao Wu plainly didn't care!

"Fine! You think I'm scared?" Ma Hongjun refused to back down!

"All right! Let's leave it there. We're all classmates from now on!" Yang Que stepped forward, hoping to make peace!

But Ma Hongjun clearly didn't appreciate it. "Who are you? This is between me and that little girl. What gives you the right to interfere?!"

Then Ma Hongjun caught sight of Zhu Zhuqing beside Yang Que. His eyes lit up, and he puffed out his chest. "If you want to meddle in my business, you'd better have what it takes!"

Everyone looked at Ma Hongjun in admiration. What a tough guy! Even Lin Song, a battle maniac who could take a beating, wouldn't speak to Yang Que like that! And what was with those eyes of his? Wasn't his girlfriend right there?

Yang Que's gaze chilled. He had tried to spare Ma Hongjun a beating, only to be spoken to like that. That was bad enough, but those wandering eyes were asking for trouble!

Yang Que vanished from where he stood!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Ma Hongjun was punched into the air, slammed back down, then sent flying again, over and over!

Boom! At last, he crashed into a horse stall!

Yang Que curled his lip. "You were given a chance and spat on it!"

"Let's go. What are you still standing here for?" Yang Que said to the others!

Everyone finally came to their senses. What a brute! Saying something to him was one thing, but anyone who cast improper eyes on Zhu Zhuqing was finished!

Everyone left except Oscar and Dai Mubai!

Before leaving, Lin Song curled his lip. He had thought some expert was fighting, but it turned out to be a barnyard chicken!

The two men helped Ma Hongjun up, and Cuihua hurried over to support him too!

"Um, Boss Dai, who was that man? How did he beat Ma Hongjun so badly?" Cuihua looked at Ma Hongjun with an aching heart!

"Him? A monster!" Dai Mubai said, shaking his head!

"Huh?" Cuihua looked utterly confused!

"Anyway, as for you and Ma Hongjun, I'll agree to it on his behalf. You should go. We'll take care of him!" Dai Mubai said coldly!

Cuihua bit her lip, tears brimming in her eyes, then ran off crying!

"Sigh! That girl has it hard too!" Oscar said sympathetically!

Dai Mubai and Oscar helped Ma Hongjun into a corridor!

Ma Hongjun slowly came to, clutching his face and groaning without pause!

"Ow, my face! My backside hurts too! Boss Dai, you've got to avenge me! That guy's not human!" Ma Hongjun wailed to Dai Mubai!

But he was pleading with the wrong person. Forget Dai Mubai; even asking Teacher Zhao probably wouldn't help now!

"Hahaha! Serves you right! Who told you to provoke him and let your eyes wander? You should be burning incense in thanks that he didn't beat you to death!" Oscar gloated!

"Oscar, are you even my brother? Someone beat up your brother, and not only will you not avenge me, you're standing there making fun of me! Once I get my third Soul Ring, I'll knock him senseless!" Ma Hongjun's face flushed red!

"Enough, fatty. You were unlucky enough to provoke that monster of all people! Forget me alone—even ten of me couldn't beat him! So give up on getting revenge!" Dai Mubai advised him!

"What? Even ten Boss Dais couldn't beat him? He's that strong?!" Ma Hongjun exclaimed!

Dai Mubai and Oscar nodded!

"Ah! So I can't get revenge?" Ma Hongjun looked miserable.

"That's right! Not now. And you'll have to apologize to him later!" Oscar said!

"I have to apologize too?" Ma Hongjun's eyes widened!

"What else? You couldn't keep your eyes to yourself! That girl is the monster's girlfriend. Of course he'd hit you for staring at her!" Dai Mubai said with a laugh!

"It's not my fault! My Martial Soul made me do it. How was I supposed to resist a girl that beautiful?" Ma Hongjun moaned!

"Enough. Let's go! The dean has something to tell us soon!" Dai Mubai patted Ma Hongjun's shoulder and started walking!

Everyone from Shrek was standing in the square when Ma Hongjun arrived with Dai Mubai and Oscar! At the sight of his face, they burst out laughing!

Ma Hongjun had two enormous black eyes, and his already round face was rounder than ever, mottled with bruises and swelling! He was also eating one of Oscar's Recovery Sausages, which made him look even more ridiculous!

Ma Hongjun spotted Yang Que standing up ahead, and his eyes darted around!

He ran straight to Yang Que, looking ready to cry. "Oh, Boss Yang, this is just the flood washing into the Dragon King's own temple! We're both Shrek students! Look at these eyes and this mouth of mine—what a fool I am! I didn't recognize a great figure like you..."

Ma Hongjun kept apologizing and flattering him, rambling on and on...

Even the girls couldn't hold back anymore. "Pfft!" They dissolved into laughter!

"Enough. Get lost! If your eyes wander again, you know what'll happen!" Yang Que said coldly!

"Yes, yes!" Ma Hongjun bowed and nodded like an errand boy!

A little while later, two people slowly appeared before the group!

One was a stern-faced middle-aged man: Dean Flender!

The other was a middle-aged man they barely recognized. His face was battered, and the dark circles around his eyes were even worse than Ma Hongjun's!

He looked like a pig that had just escaped its pen!