Lightning Dharma King Qin Xiao, Ning Fengzhi's Concerns

"A new mission?"

Qin Xiao stopped in his tracks, instinctively turning his gaze toward Ning Rongrong and Oscar.

Knowing the system's usual antics, he felt this mission probably had something to do with those two unlucky kids.

[Rookie, you're still weak. You need two friends at your side who can watch your back. Only then will you have a chance to go farther. Support Soul Masters are your best choice.

Mission requirement: use your own methods to help Ning Rongrong and Oscar personally complete Flender's trial.

Mission reward: Ning Rongrong's affection +20, Oscar's affection -10.]

Huh? System, are you sure someone with my current strength still needs to raise companions from scratch?

He wasn't letting success go to his head. Qin Xiao simply felt that whenever he needed support, he could go straight to Ning Fengzhi.

He believed Ning Fengzhi wouldn't refuse a favor owed by an eighteen-year-old Titled Douluo.

With that thought, he looked at Oscar again. He really wanted to ask the system whether it was serious about reducing affection. Did that thing count as a reward?

What would Oscar do after his affection dropped?

Hmm...

Given Oscar's strength, he probably couldn't do anything at all...

Or rather, Qin Xiao didn't particularly care about that question.

"If you feel Director Flender's task is truly too difficult to complete, I can help you."

Just as Ning Rongrong was caught in a dilemma and wanted to throw in the towel, Qin Xiao spoke.

"Your Holiness, do you mean it?"

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up.

Beside her, Oscar's expression abruptly darkened.

Qin Xiao took in the scene but paid it no mind.

"Come on. We'll talk outside the academy."

With that, Qin Xiao took the lead and headed out of the academy.

Ning Rongrong and Oscar followed close behind.

"Slurp..."

At that moment, the fatty couldn't help noisily sucking back his drool. He said enviously, "Oscar and that girl really lucked out. They actually get personal guidance from a Titled Douluo."

In fact, never mind Ma Hongjun-aside from Xiao Wu, who there wasn't envious?

After all, this was a Titled Douluo, an elusive powerhouse whose dragon's head might be glimpsed, but never its tail!

"Yeah, if that chance were mine..."

Dai Mubai got that far, then couldn't continue.

A voice rang out behind him:

"Hmph! If you want to study at Shrek, then study properly. If you don't, get out!"

Without a doubt, the speaker was Flender.

The two immediately fell silent, ducked their heads, and quietly scurried aside.

"Tang San, come with me."

After speaking, Flender turned and left without looking at the others again.

Tang San followed close behind.

Elsewhere.

Qin Xiao had already brought Ning Rongrong and Oscar outside Shrek Academy.

"Your Holiness, as you know, we support Soul Masters have weak constitutions. How do you intend to help us?"

Ning Rongrong asked eagerly.

As she saw it, Qin Xiao would surely help them cheat, and then Flender would turn a blind eye, putting the whole matter to rest.

"It's simple. I have a method that can unleash a person's potential without limit. It'll be enough for you to finish the task before lunch."

As Qin Xiao spoke, an easy smile curled his lips.

"Really!"

Ning Rongrong was overjoyed.

Beside her, Oscar's eyes were also filled with curiosity.

Crackle!

Qin Xiao snapped his fingers, and an arc of electricity flashed and vanished.

Ning Rongrong and Oscar instantly went pale.

"This..."

"You wouldn't be planning to..."

At the sight, both of them were dumbfounded.

Unbidden, the image of Qin Xiao standing proudly amid thunder and lightning surfaced in their minds.

At the same time, a chill shot from the soles of their feet straight to the crowns of their heads!

Qin Xiao nodded. "Exactly. I'll use the power of thunder to stimulate your potential."

They sucked in a breath...

Ning Rongrong's little face turned deathly pale. "I-I think I'll pass."

Oscar's face had also lost all color. "Your Holiness, I don't need it either. I don't think this amount of training is anything to me. If you don't believe me, watch."

With that, he chomped down on the Big Sausage in his hand, then took off running.

His speed would have made a rabbit weep.

"I think I can manage too."

As Ning Rongrong spoke, she bent forward and pushed off, chasing after Oscar.

But Qin Xiao wasn't satisfied with her speed. With a flick of his finger, a streak of lightning sliced through the air and landed squarely on Ning Rongrong.

"Urgh..."

Ning Rongrong let out a strange cry. Her whole body tingled with aching, stabbing numbness, a sensation that sent her wavering between heaven and hell.

Still, it had to be said that she was indeed moving much faster than before.

"That's right. I'm not asking much. Just maintain this speed."

"If you can't keep it up, let me help you."

Suddenly, those words reached Ning Rongrong's ears. She instinctively looked to her side and found Qin Xiao right beside her.

However.

Qin Xiao's leisurely manner, as though he were strolling through a courtyard, made Ning Rongrong realize that the gulf between their strength was beyond measure.

"What are you spacing out for? You're slowing down!"

Just then, Qin Xiao flicked his finger, and the lightning lashed Ning Rongrong like a little whip.

"Awoo..."

Ning Rongrong screamed again, and her speed increased considerably.

Is this man a devil? He won't even show the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect any consideration?

Then what about me...

Running ahead, Oscar heard Ning Rongrong's screams, and his heart nearly froze.

But to spare himself the suffering, he mustered every last ounce of strength and ran for his life.

Elsewhere.

Inside the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Seated on a south-facing throne, the handsome, refined Ning Fengzhi quietly listened to the report of a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple standing below:

"Sect Master, the young lady has entered Shrek Academy, but a Soul Saint powerhouse is stationed there, so I didn't dare venture deeper."

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Understood. You're certainly not to blame. Continue investigating and report back."

With that, he waved his hand.

Normally, the disciple should have left, but he remained where he stood.

"Is there something else?" Ning Fengzhi asked mildly.

"Sect Master, aside from the matter of the young lady, something strange also happened at Shrek."

For a moment, this Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple wasn't even sure whether it counted as something worth reporting.

"Go on." Ning Fengzhi frowned.

"Well, our people also observed endless thunder and lightning descending upon Shrek Academy late at night, and it lasted a very long time..."

"How long is a very long time...?"

"S-several hours..."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple forced himself to answer.

Even he thought it sounded absurd.

After a moment of silence.

Ning Fengzhi instructed, "Continue monitoring the young lady's movements."

"Yes!"

After hearing Ning Fengzhi's instructions, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple hurriedly withdrew.

At the same time, a figure came rushing in.

It was an old man whose hair and beard were entirely white.

"Fengzhi, are you really so comfortable letting Rongrong stay out there alone? What kind of third-rate academy is Shrek? Can they teach her better than we can? I'm going to bring Rongrong back. I can't rest easy with her out there."

As he spoke, he plopped himself into a chair beside Sect Master Ning Fengzhi.

His attitude made it clear that if Ning Fengzhi didn't agree, he wasn't leaving.

However.

To his surprise, Ning Fengzhi actually nodded. "I was indeed careless. There may be a serious problem with Shrek Academy. Uncle Jian, you've come at just the right time. Come with me to Shrek."