"Follow me." Dai Mubai automatically ignored Xiao Wu's quiet muttering just now.
Mistakes had played a part in his match against Cao De yesterday, but he acknowledged Cao De's strength.
Although he could not beat Cao De now, this was Shrek Academy. As long as Cao De enrolled, he would have ways to make Cao De kneel and beg him.
At that thought, Dai Mubai immediately cheered up.
Xiao Wu leaned her weight on Cao De, trying hard to walk normally.
Dai Mubai spotted something wrong at a glance. After so many years roaming among the flowers, he knew the reason immediately.
Animal! How could he treat such a lovely girl like that?
If she were mine, I would cherish such a beautiful girl. Only an animal like Cao De would do this.
The more Dai Mubai thought about it, the angrier he became, until he sentenced Cao De to death in his mind.
The three walked to the front of the line, where Tang San, dressed in blue and wearing tight pants, was having his soul power tested.
"His soul power is actually rank 29!" the old man conducting the test exclaimed.
"Child, how old are you?"
"I just turned twelve." Tang San rubbed his head. Seeing the envious looks from the people around him, his smile widened again.
"A monster, a true monster! Twelve years old with rank 29 soul power! This is the first time I've ever seen it. You're accepted!" the old man said excitedly.
Tang San nodded, then spoke to Ning Rongrong.
"Rongrong, it's your turn to test your soul power."
Tang San turned toward Ning Rongrong and found her still lost in a daze.
Has my prodigious strength stunned her? Just as I thought, my strength is my greatest charm.
Tang San adjusted his hair, radiating confidence.
"Rongrong." Tang San smiled and nudged Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong snapped out of her daze, her little face still flushed. Seeing Tang San smiling at her with his crooked mouth made her stomach churn.
That ugly bastard Tang San just touched me. Seriously, now I have to buy new clothes again. If I didn't want to buy his hidden weapons, I wouldn't even bother with him.
That roguishly handsome boy just winked at me. Is he interested in me? Will he misunderstand when he sees Tang San beside me?
Stay away from me, you ugly bastard Tang San!
Countless thoughts flashed through Ning Rongrong's mind. Looking at Tang San's crooked smile, she edged away.
Forget those hidden weapons!
Ning Rongrong ignored Tang San and placed her hand on the crystal ball used to test soul power. It quickly displayed rank 27 soul power.
"Child, how old are you?" the old man asked excitedly.
"Twelve." With that single word, Ning Rongrong turned and left.
Seeing Ning Rongrong act this way, Tang San smiled helplessly. Little girls really did get shy so easily.
But when he looked in the direction Ning Rongrong was heading, his brow tightened.
Cao De, the Cao De who stole my Xiao Wu!
I wore through iron shoes searching for you in vain, only to find you here! This time, I'll trample you underfoot!
Tang San strode confidently after Ning Rongrong, immediately falling in behind her.
"Stop following me," Ning Rongrong snapped under her breath.
If she had not been about to reach Cao De, she would have loved to kick that idiot Tang San right in his little brother.
But to Tang San, those words meant something entirely different: She really does get shy easily.
Ning Rongrong walked up to Cao De and was about to greet him.
"Cao De! Long time no see!" Tang San cut her off.
An idiot like Tang San actually knows such a handsome boy? I'll have to ask him about Cao De's likes later.
Cao De. What a lovely name.
Looking at Cao De's roguishly handsome face and the smile on his lips made Ning Rongrong's heart flutter.
"Tang San, long time no see," Cao De said with a smile.
"Brother, he's Tang San? How did he get even uglier?" Xiao Wu did not have a good impression of Tang San.
The smile on Tang San's face stiffened slightly.
Xiao Wu, I'll trample Cao De underfoot right in front of you. I'll make you see me in a new light, then win your heart back.
Then I'll hold Rongrong in my arms and kick you aside, so you'll know whose love you rejected back then-my love, Tang San's love!
Tang San had already devised ways to get revenge on Xiao Wu in his mind. Over the past few years, he had thought it through: Xiao Wu did not deserve his love.
"Cao De, you're coming to Shrek Academy too? Go test your soul power," Tang San said with a smile. If Ning Rongrong had not been there, he would never have shown Cao De a pleasant face.
Turning his head, he saw Ning Rongrong shyly lowering hers. She had fallen for his refined demeanor again. Rongrong really did get shy so easily.
Cao De ignored Tang San and led Xiao Wu toward the testing area.
Xiao Wu placed her hand on the soul power testing crystal, and white light flashed across it.
"Rank 29 soul power!" the old man conducting the test exclaimed in surprise.
"Brother, brother, hurry and test yours!" Xiao Wu took Cao De's hand and placed it on the soul power testing crystal ball.
The white light grew brighter and brighter.
As the number appeared on the crystal ball, everyone watching it stared wide-eyed, not uttering a word.
Xiao Wu was the first to break the silence. "Rank 39! Brother, you're rank 39! You're amazing!"
Xiao Wu hugged Cao De's arm and shook it, overjoyed.
Ning Rongrong also came back to her senses. Looking at the tall, straight figure ahead, the affection in her eyes grew stronger.
Cao De is so outstanding. I have to win him over. The girl beside him is his little sister? Then I have an even better chance.
Ning Rongrong made up her mind.
[Ning Rongrong has developed feelings of admiration toward the host. Emotion Points: 15]
Beside them, Tang San clenched both fists, his knuckles cracking.
Rank 39. Teacher said advancement was fast before rank 50. Cao De must have consumed some heavenly treasure. As expected, he's trash who relies on outside help.
You'll see how formidable I am later. I have twin martial souls.
Recalling Yu Xiaogang's teachings, Tang San suddenly saw the light. A confident smile returned to his face.
"Rongrong, let's go. Senior Dai said we have another test," Tang San said with a smile.
"Tang San, do you know Cao De well?" Ning Rongrong stepped farther away from Tang San and asked politely.
Cao De. Why is it Cao De again?
No, Rongrong wants to find something we can talk about, so she's using him as an excuse. Rongrong really is shy.
Tang San understood at once.
"We both studied at Nuoding Academy before. After studying there for a year, I left to study with my teacher. Which academy did you study at?" Tang San asked with a smile.
He had directly opened a topic about Rongrong's past life, giving her something to talk about.
Tang San, with his high emotional intelligence, gave himself a thumbs-up inwardly.
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up at the first part of Tang San's answer, but after hearing the rest, she no longer wanted to bother with that idiot.
"The test is about to start." Ning Rongrong gave a fake smile and quickly walked away from Tang San.
She's shy again. Tang San shook his head helplessly.
In the distance, Zhao Wuji stood with his arms folded across his chest, showing off his bulging muscles.
"For the final test, you must last one minute against me! Mubai, explain my soul skills to them," Zhao Wuji said slowly.
Looking at the five people before him, Dai Mubai slowly said, "Teacher Zhao's martial soul is the great strength vajra bear... The rest is up to you."
Dai Mubai gave Zhu Zhuqing a long look, then turned and walked away.
"Let's introduce our martial souls, then assign roles. That will help us coordinate in the coming fight," Tang San said first.
"Xiao Wu isn't feeling well today, so she won't be fighting," Cao De said.
"One less person means one less chance of winning. How am I supposed to win if you do this?" Tang San asked coldly.
He was criticizing Cao De on everyone's behalf now, and he believed someone would support him. He was going to thoroughly blunt Cao De's edge.
"If Xiao Wu isn't feeling well, let her get some proper rest." Ning Rongrong stepped forward to support Xiao Wu, asking about her condition with concern.
Xiao Wu turned toward Cao De, her eyes full of bashfulness.
"Go rest." Cao De stroked Xiao Wu's head and gave her an indulgent smile.
Xiao Wu nodded happily. "Brother, be careful too."
Ning Rongrong helped Xiao Wu over to a tree.
Ning Rongrong's words left Tang San, who had occupied the moral high ground, feeling rather awkward.
Watching Ning Rongrong help Xiao Wu, Tang San felt both angry and happy. He was angry because Rongrong had undermined him, but happy because she was truly so kind. He liked her a little more now.
Cao De called to the system in his mind.
System, is there anything that can let me know in advance whether Xiao Wu is in danger?
[Remote sensing mark: used in conjunction with Laser Eyes. If the marked person encounters danger, it will immediately be transmitted to the host's Laser Eyes. (Single-use item) (50 Emotion Points)]
Damn, that's expensive, Cao De grumbled inwardly, but he still bought three.
Cao De had noticed the way Tang San looked at Xiao Wu. He was not worried about Tang San doing anything in front of him, but if he was not beside Xiao Wu and she was bullied...
Cao De would regret it to death.
He simply bought three, preparing one each for Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong as well, in case of unforeseen trouble.
[150 Emotion Points consumed. Congratulations to the host on obtaining: remote sensing marks ×3]
With a thought from Cao De, three invisible marks instantly settled on the three girls.
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