Tang San looked in the direction Chen Ci and the two girls had left, then looked at the people from Shrek.
His instincts told him that Shrek Academy was not a good place.
But his teacher had recommended it to him, and his teacher must have had a reason for doing so.
Still, Tang San needed to ask exactly what that reason was, and whether it was worth staying at this morally corrupt academy.
So Tang San said to Xiao Wu:
"Xiao Wu, let's leave Shrek Academy for now too.
"Once I find Teacher and discuss things with him at length, we'll decide what to do."
Xiao Wu was actually unwilling to stay at Shrek Academy, but since Tang San had said so, she could only agree.
Because Tang San was the only person she was close to in this world.
Having made his plans, Tang San said to Flender:
"Dean Flender, to be honest, I think Xiao Wu and I still need to discuss joining Shrek Academy with our elders at home.
"We'll take our leave for now."
Flender paid no mind to Tang San and Xiao Wu's departure and simply said:
"Then go ahead."
Because Tang San was Yu Xiaogang's disciple, he would definitely return to Shrek.
The most pressing matter was how to salvage Shrek Academy's reputation.
Flender had already noticed that the crowd previously lined up outside Shrek Academy's gates had dwindled by more than half.
But there was nothing he could do now. He could only look at the chief culprit behind all this-Dai Mubai.
Flender said coldly:
"Oscar, stop watching the show and get over here!"
"Oh."
Oscar uttered an "oh," then obediently returned to Dai Mubai's side, not daring to say another word.
Flender looked Dai Mubai and Oscar over several times.
"You two little brats do nothing but disgrace Shrek.
"Your training plans will have to change.
"And Dai Mubai, send someone to the public security bureau and tell them to keep that brat Ma Hongjun in prison for a few more days."
Dai Mubai agreed:
"Yes."
Time trickled by, and more than half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Shrek Academy had already been sparsely populated, and after Ning Rongrong's intervention, it was even more desolate.
So much so that even the middle-aged Soul Master responsible for aptitude testing had the free time to stand in the Shrek Academy dean's office.
The middle-aged Soul Master said to Flender, who was seated in his chair:
"Dean, fewer and fewer Soul Masters are willing to come to Shrek Academy.
"Even after we lowered our requirements to level fifteen Soul Power at twelve years old, there still aren't many willing to come."
Flender rubbed his forehead and said wearily:
"You can go for now. I understand.
"I'll think of something."
The middle-aged Soul Master nodded and left the dean's office.
Flender gazed toward Heaven Dou City, pondering where Shrek should go from here.
He knew that Liu Erlong's Soul Master academy was in Heaven Dou City.
If there really was no way to keep Shrek running, seeking refuge with Liu Erlong after Grandmaster arrived at Shrek would be a good option.
Outside Heaven Dou City.
A spirited young man rode a pure-white colt, a sword at his side, gazing at the magnificent city not far away-Heaven Dou City.
As expected of the Heaven Dou Empire's capital, its prosperity was truly extraordinary.
The carriage behind the young man stopped as well, and two beautiful girls poked their heads out of the window.
Ning Rongrong asked:
"Brother Chen Ci, did something happen?
"Why have we stopped?"
Chen Ci turned back and said:
"Nothing. We'll get moving again right away."
Chen Ci slapped the little white horse's rump. It neighed and ran toward Heaven Dou City's gates.
The soldiers guarding Heaven Dou City saw Chen Ci riding his white horse but did not stop him.
Chen Ci had discovered that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's name carried astonishing weight in the Heaven Dou Empire, to the point that people would recognize Ning Rongrong's identity as soon as she revealed her martial soul.
So, to avoid unnecessary trouble, Chen Ci had simply marked his little white horse and placed emblems representing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on the carriage Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing rode in.
They could then travel unhindered throughout the Heaven Dou Empire.
The soldiers guarding Heaven Dou City had likewise allowed Chen Ci to ride his white horse into and out of the city only after seeing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's emblem.
Otherwise, regulations prohibited private individuals from entering or leaving Heaven Dou City on mounts.
Because doing so would throw Heaven Dou City's order into chaos.
Before long, Chen Ci, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing found a hotel and settled in.
The hotels in Heaven Dou City had plenty of rooms available, and when Zhu Zhuqing learned that there were many rooms, she privately thought it was something of a pity.
After resting briefly, the three headed straight for Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy could be called a landmark of Heaven Dou City, practically a must-visit destination for Soul Masters of the Heaven Dou Empire who came to the city.
Chen Ci, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing found it without so much as the effort of blowing away dust.
It happened to be the season when the various Soul Master academies were recruiting students.
Chen Ci soon found Heaven Dou Royal Academy's admissions office.
The person responsible for admissions at Heaven Dou Royal Academy was a knowledgeable, well-mannered older woman with an intellectual air. She treated people kindly and was comfortable to be around.
The beautiful young married woman adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses, looked at Chen Ci and the two girls, and said:
"You three, are you looking to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy?
"Our requirements at Heaven Dou Royal Academy are quite high. Your Soul Power must reach level fifteen or above before you turn twelve."
In fact, that was not Heaven Dou Royal Academy's only admissions requirement. A student's background was also crucial.
But the beautiful young woman did not mention that.
Because she could sense that the three young people before her carried themselves and spoke very well. They had clearly received a good education.
They were either wealthy or noble.
What Chen Ci said next confirmed her guess.
Chen Ci looked at the beautiful young woman and said:
"Big sister, we're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Zhu Zhuqing, the girl in black leather, and I are collateral disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"This is Ning Rongrong, a direct-line disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"I-we're all twelve years old. My Soul Power is level thirty-four.
"Ning Rongrong is level thirty-one, and Zhu Zhuqing is level twenty-eight."
Upon hearing their backgrounds and Soul Power levels, the beautiful young woman's lovely eyes filled with shock.
Even if their aptitudes had fallen short of the standards, an exception could have been made to admit them in order to keep Ning Rongrong, a direct-line disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
And so, Chen Ci and the two girls successfully enrolled at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, with the beautiful young woman personally taking them to complete their enrollment paperwork.
The beautiful young woman had a graceful, shapely figure, and every step she took brimmed with charm.
Noticing Chen Ci's gaze, Ning Rongrong reached out and pinched the soft flesh at his waist.
"Brother Chen Ci, you're not allowed to look!"
Chen Ci immediately said:
"I'm innocent, Rongrong.
"I absolutely wasn't looking!"
He had merely stolen a few glances now and then.