Could You Have a Little Gravitas?

Although nearly a week had passed since Tang Hao had beaten Zhao Wuji up, the bruises on Zhao Wuji's face had yet to fade completely. That half-blackened eye in particular looked rather comical.

Everyone struggled to keep from laughing when they saw him.

Even so, Zhao Wuji was still very annoyed. Being laughed at by these little fellows left him unable to save face.

"What are you staring at! You little brats itching for a beating?"

Zhao Wuji roared.

Lu Qian instinctively looked toward Xiao Wu, but this time she did not talk back. She was probably still sulking over Tang San.

After Zhao Wuji scolded them a little, everyone became noticeably better behaved.

"All right, let's move out. Our destination is the Star Dou Great Forest. Mubai, lead the team."

"Yes, Teacher Zhao."

Lu Qian had not expected to lead the team himself. After all, both his soul power and his experience traveling to the Star Dou Great Forest fell short of Dai Mubai's.

Dai Mubai first swept his gaze over everyone, mainly Lu Qian, then said coolly:

"The Star Dou Great Forest is completely different from other places. The soul beasts there aren't friendly toward us human soul masters, and danger could arise at any moment. I hope certain people will follow my commands instead of overestimating themselves!"

Dai Mubai had all but pointed at Lu Qian's nose as he said that last sentence, but Lu Qian did not get angry. He merely gave him a calm glance.

In front of Zhao Wuji, Lu Qian still did not want to go too far. He had to show the Vice President some respect.

Dai Mubai then began arranging their formation.

"Tang San, you and Ma Hongjun take the front. Lu Qian, bring up the rear. Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, take the left and right flanks. Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and I will provide support from the center."

Hearing Dai Mubai's formation, even Zhao Wuji could not help glancing at him.

Although Dai Mubai's formation was workable, he had placed himself in the center, which really did fall somewhat short of his duties as team leader.

Still, Lu Qian took the initiative to walk to the very back of the group, though his gaze remained fixed on Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji sensed Lu Qian's gaze, but he did not change Dai Mubai's formation. The reason was simple: Dai Mubai was a senior student, after all, and could even be considered a minor shareholder in the academy.

In any case, as long as Dai Mubai did not go too far, Zhao Wuji could accept it.

Besides, wasn't he there as the teacher leading the team? If danger truly arose, he would naturally step in to deal with it.

The Star Dou Great Forest lay southeast of the Balak Kingdom, with a very small portion bordering it. Suotuo City itself was also in the kingdom's southeast, not far from the Star Dou Great Forest-less than five hundred kilometers away.

Thus, it naturally became the best choice for Shrek Academy's students to obtain soul rings.

With the aid of Oscar's sausages, Shrek Academy's group traveled over four hundred kilometers in just one day. By then, they were already very close to the Star Dou Great Forest.

It had to be said that, with Flender's second lesson laying the groundwork, once everyone stopped rejecting Oscar's soul power Big Sausages, even Ning Rongrong, the weakest among them, could barely keep up.

And actual practice was the best way to test the truth. No matter how much everyone had resisted Oscar's soul power Big Sausages before, once they felt themselves falling behind the group, they were practically scrambling for them!

Along the way, Oscar's standing could be said to have gradually risen. By the end, even Tang San was taking the initiative to help Oscar along.

Of course, there was one exception: Lu Qian. With his powerful soul power, he had absolutely no need for Oscar's soul power Big Sausages to replenish it.

Still, Lu Qian occasionally ate one or two, lest Zhao Wuji grow too suspicious.

Since everyone could not reach the Star Dou Great Forest that day, Zhao Wuji led the students into the nearest small town.

The town was quite bustling. After all, this was the last supply stop for soul masters before they entered the Star Dou Great Forest.

As the saying went, those by the mountains lived off the mountains, and those by the water lived off the water. This town had essentially been built around the Star Dou Great Forest, and the vast majority of its shops catered to soul masters.

Zhao Wuji casually picked a hotel that looked reasonably clean and led everyone inside.

"The academy won't arrange your food or lodging. Take care of those yourselves. We'll gather again early tomorrow morning and set off."

After tossing out those words, Zhao Wuji booked a single room and went upstairs.

As for the remaining students, Dai Mubai and Oscar booked a room together, Tang San shared one with Ma Hongjun, and Lu Qian booked a single room.

Seeing Lu Qian book a single room, Ma Hongjun was very envious and suspected that Lu Qian had some other purpose.

Lu Qian merely rolled his eyes at him and told Tang San to be careful.

Besides Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong also gave Lu Qian a very disgruntled look and muttered:

"Even I don't have the money for a single room."

In reality, however, the three girls had booked a room together out of concern for their safety.

"I've been eating soul power sausages all day. I'm about to throw up! Hurry up and see if there are any local specialties!"

Once the rooms were arranged, Ma Hongjun immediately charged toward the dining room. The others were not much better, including Oscar himself.

Dai Mubai, however, left the hotel in a very unsociable fashion, probably to eat alone outside. Ma Hongjun, meanwhile, said to Lu Qian with a thoroughly lewd air:

"Brother Qian, do you think that guy went off to do that?"

"Do what?"

"You know, this."

Ma Hongjun immediately began clapping his hands together.

The repeated clapping rang in Lu Qian's ears. He understood instantly and promptly rapped Ma Hongjun on the head.

"Could you damn well leave me out of it when you're being a pervert!"

Then, as Lu Qian's gaze happened to sweep over Zhu Zhuqing, he noticed that her cheeks were flushed as well. Had this girl actually understood instantly too?

"Should we invite Teacher Zhao?"

Once everyone had sat down, Tang San asked.

"No need. We students and the teachers pay separately. That's a rule the president set."

"Oh, I see."

"Pretty reasonable, right? That's what I like about Shrek Academy!"

Ma Hongjun said loudly.

"What are we eating? What are we eating? I'm starving to death!"

Xiao Wu began to perk up as well.

"Order whatever you want. It's my treat today."

Lu Qian told everyone with a smile.

"Hooray!"

Ma Hongjun was cheering one moment and rattling off dishes the next!

At the sight, Lu Qian really could not help wanting to give him a beating!

As a soul master, could you have a little gravitas!