As soon as Zhao Wuji brought the four youngsters to the gathering place, greetings came pouring in from all around.
"Immovable Wisdom King, you're finally here! With you here, we have someone to look to."
"Exactly, exactly. We brothers only signed up because we knew you were coming."
"With you around, our safety is much better assured."
"You must be bringing your students out for experience. As expected of your students, Immovable Wisdom King-already ridding the people of scourges at such a young age!"
Zhao Wuji smiled and nodded in response, his expression growing increasingly smug. He gestured with his lips at the four youngsters behind him. "See how impressive I am out here!"
Ning Rongrong was the first to respond. "Hmph, what are you so smug about? Didn't my Grandpa Sword knock you flat with one strike?"
Her retort made Zhao Wuji falter mid-step. He looked toward Tang San and Xiao Wu, hoping for some comfort, but Tang San had been writing and sketching in his notebook the whole time, apparently jotting down precautions and tactical arrangements for later. He had paid no attention whatsoever to what had just happened.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu had been looking around curiously the entire time and was equally oblivious to the current situation.
Oscar noticed Zhao Wuji's helplessness and sidled up to him.
"Teacher Zhao." He raised his thumb as he spoke. "You truly are our academy's number one. It's such an honor to accompany you on this mission."
"Hmph, of course!" Zhao Wuji raised his proud head once more.
They walked all the way to the front of the crowd and stood beside another team.
Zhao Wuji put away his haughty air and even gave the six-person squad standing beside them a wary look.
Oscar noticed something was amiss and promptly asked,