Early the next morning.
Clang, clang, clang-
An urgent, piercing sound came from outside the Wooden House. Ning Rongrong scrambled anxiously out of bed, then went to wake Xiao Wu. When she reached Zhu Zhuqing's room, however, she found Zhu Zhuqing already sitting on her bed, cultivating her soul power.
Ning Rongrong shouted into the room, "Quick! That's the Dean's bell calling us together. We have to reach the clearing at Shrek within ten minutes, or we'll be punished!"
Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes and nodded to Ning Rongrong, then hurried to the bathroom to wash up.
Soon, she and Ning Rongrong were dragging a still somewhat groggy Xiao Wu outside.
Ahead and to the right, the wooden house over there had collapsed, and several people were gathered around it.
Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong went over to take a look.
Good heavens!
Amid the ruins of the collapsed wooden house, Dean Flender and Vice Dean Zhao Wuji were hauling Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun out.
Outside the wreckage, Tang San sat on a wooden plank with his eyes closed, cultivating his soul power.
Not far behind Tang San, a handsome-looking man who looked old enough to be an uncle was hiding under a quilt, trembling. Judging by his general appearance and clothing, he was almost certainly Oscar.
As Zhu Zhuqing and the other two approached, Tang San emerged from his cultivation. He stood up and greeted the three girls.
Xiao Wu rushed forward anxiously, fussing over him. "Little San, are you all right? These shabby Shrek buildings are far too flimsy! How could one just collapse?"
Tang San looked rather embarrassed. He rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.
With a grim expression, Dean Flender emerged from the wreckage carrying Ma Hongjun over his shoulder. Vice Dean