After leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, Yang Podi went directly to a nearby restaurant, intending to rest for the night before returning home.
Coincidentally, when they entered the restaurant, they saw two groups of people waiting to eat. One group consisted of seven people from the Shrek Academy, while the other group was dressed in white school uniforms and was probably students from a high-level Soul Master Academy.
Yang Podi ignored everyone and went straight to a corner, where he sat down alone.
A moment later, the waiter brought over the menu. Yang Podi didn't look at the menu and directly told the waiter, "Give me a table full of vegetarian dishes, as soon as possible."
After saying that, he simply tossed a small bag of Gold Soul Coin onto the table and then ignored it.
The waiter took the money bag, conservatively estimating it contained dozens of Gold Soul Coin, and immediately said very enthusiastically, "Hello, sir, we will serve you your food as soon as possible. Would you like some Soul Beast? Our Soul Beast is very good."
Yang Podi simply said coldly, "Vegetables, as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, the waiter quickly left.
Since leaving the Slaughter City, Yang Podi seems to have developed an aversion to the smell of blood. Every time he encounters blood, his killing intent involuntarily surges. However, he becomes much calmer when eating vegetables, so Yang Podi has been mainly eating vegetarian food lately.
Before long, the waiter quickly served Yang Podi dishes. It was unclear whether it was due to the bag of Gold Soul Coin or the fact that vegetarian dishes were easier to prepare.
The person in the white school uniform seemed a little indignant. "Why were we here first, but he got his food served first?"
The waiter quickly said, "Hello, sir. The customer next to you requested all vegetarian dishes, which are simpler to prepare. Some of the vegetarian dishes can be eaten directly after just a little processing. If you prefer vegetarian dishes, they can be served quickly as well."
"Vegetarian dishes? Are those even fit for human consumption? Hurry up and serve us our food."
Yang Podi glanced at the group of students in white school uniforms, then ignored them and focused on eating his food.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere between the other two groups seemed to be getting increasingly tense, especially among the chubby Ma Hongjun from the Shrek Academy, who was staring at a girl in a white school uniform opposite him and seemed to be making comments about her.
The people from the opposite college seemed a bit angry and even sent people to negotiate, but the negotiations were to no avail.
Meanwhile, the six members of the Shrek Academy seemed to be watching with great seriousness, as if they were eager to stir up trouble.
Seeing this, Yang Podi couldn't help but shake his head.
In the original story, Shrek Academy has a motto. "Those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre." At first glance, this statement seems quite impressive, even arrogant.
But upon closer reflection, I realize this statement is highly problematic. As a student, what's the point of worrying about causing trouble? A student's sole task is to study. Only by excelling academically can one improve in other areas and secure a brighter future.
However, judging from the behavior of the Shrek Academy students, they seem to bully the weak and fear the strong.
Imagine if a student caused trouble and ended up offending someone they shouldn't have. At best, they'd get a beating; at worst, they could be killed.
If it weren't for the powerful backgrounds of the Shrek Seven Devils, they probably would have died countless times already.
Whether it was provoking Canghui Academy in the Soul Hunting Forest, seriously injuring an opponent in the Soul Fighting Competition, or even using Hidden Weapon in the arena match against the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team, he didn't act like a student at all. Instead, he resembled the assassination and ruthlessness of Tang San's previous life in the Tang Sect.
The conflict between the two tables seemed to be escalating, especially when the waiter was serving food to the Shrek Academy. One of the waiters was tripped by a student from the Canghui Academy, and a dish almost fell on Dai Mubai's head.
As a result, the conflict between the two sides grew increasingly intense, to the point that they seemed poised to fight at any moment.
The boys from Canghui also started to flirt, and even tried to tease the three girls from Shrek. It seemed like a big fight was about to break out between the two sides.
Ning Rongrong from the Shrek Academy seemed to be somewhat isolated. Tang San was constantly circling around Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai was particularly concerned about Zhu Zhuqing beside him. As a fellow girl, Ning Rongrong seemed to be overshadowed.
However, the Little Demoness Ning Rongrong seemed to want to cause some trouble, and actually ran up to Yang Podi.
" Brother Yang, it's been a long time."
Yang Podi smiled as he looked at Ning Rongrong in front of him. After two years apart, Ning Rongrong seemed to have grown a lot taller. Moreover, Ning Rongrong was the first acquaintance he had seen in two years.
" Miss Rongrong, it's been a long time."
" Brother Yang, where have you been these past two years? I couldn't find you at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I heard you went out to train. Sister Lingling misses you so much."
When Yang Podi heard Ning Rongrong mention Ye Lingling, he couldn't help but feel nostalgic. "I went to a special place for training. How has Lingling been these past few years?"
" Sister Lingling misses you so much, and your teammates miss you too."
"I miss them too, Rongrong. What happened to you, you came to Suotuo City?"
" Heaven Dou City isn't very fun. Sister Lingling and the others just train every day. I originally wanted to join your team, but it was already full, so I came to Suotuo City. Now I'm a student at the Shrek Academy."
" Shrek Academy is a good school. It would be great if you studied hard here."
Both tables of people seemed to fall into a sudden silence. No one expected that Ning Rongrong would know this strange person who had just come in.
At this moment, Yang Podi was dressed entirely in black, even his head was covered, making him look like a strange person.
" Brother Yang, I've been bullied, won't you stand up for me?"
Yang Podi looked at Ning Rongrong with a half-smile, " Rongrong, is there anyone in this world who can bully you? At worst, just have your Grandpa Jian kill him."
"But my Grandpa Jian isn't here. Didn't you promise my dad you'd take care of me?"
"That was inside the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. How come you're here in Suotuo City and I have to take care of you too?"
"I don't care, if you don't stand up for me, I'll go tell Sister Lingling that you watched others bully me. Besides, I helped you when you were pursuing Sister Lingling."
Just as the two were talking, the leader of the Canghui Academy team walked over. "Are you this student's parent? You should teach the student how to respect teachers."
Yang Podi originally didn't want to get involved in this trivial matter, but it Canghui Yang Podi said, "I don't like being interrupted. Please leave immediately."
Seeing that Canghui's leader seemed about to say something, Yang Podi directly said, "Get lost!"
Canghui's team leader seemed even angrier. "Such a bad temper at such a young age, then I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your parents."
But before he could finish speaking, Yang Podi grabbed him with his right hand. The team leader, Canghui, seemed to want to summon his Martial Soul, but a powerful killing intent emanated from Yang Podi, startling him into a daze.
Before he could react, a hand had already gripped his neck. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break free, and the grip seemed to be getting stronger and stronger, making it increasingly difficult for him to breathe.
Immediately afterward, Yang Podi grabbed the Canghui team leader by the neck and threw him out of the restaurant. Everyone present was stunned, while the Canghui team leader stared at Yang Podi in horror, as if looking at a monster. He then quickly led all of Canghui's students away from the restaurant.
Yang Podi ignored the crowd around him and looked at Ning Rongrong: " Miss Rongrong, are you satisfied now?"
" Brother Yang, can I join your team?"
"Whatever, come if you like."
Shrek's Ma Hongjun and Oscar seemed about to say something, but Tang San stopped them. "Fatty, Little Ao, don't say anything yet."
Tang San has the most experience among the Shrek Seven, especially as a disciple of the Tang Sect, he naturally knows what killing intent is.
In that instant, Tang San seemed to sense an endless killing intent, even stronger than any expert he had ever encountered in his previous life, realizing that this strange man in front of him was probably very difficult to deal with.
After some discussion, Ning Rongrong Yang Podi returned to the Shrek Academy's team, while Ning Rongrong Yang Podi finished his meal and went to rest.
When Ning Rongrong returned to the group, Tang San spoke first, " Rongrong, who was that strange person just now?"
"That man Yang Podi, the captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team. He suddenly disappeared two years ago, supposedly going out for training. I never expected him to be in Suotuo City."
Dai Mubai looked at Zhu Zhuqing, who seemed to be trembling beside him, and couldn't help but ask, " Zhu Zhuqing, do you know that Yang Podi from earlier?"
Zhu Zhuqing calmed down for a moment before speaking, "A few days ago, I was being chased by the Zhu Family family. There were two Soul Ancestor and three Soul Elder who caught up with me. When I encountered Yang Podi, those five people tried to kill Yang Podi to silence him, but they were all killed by Yang Podi. The whole process only took a minute."
Tang San seemed a little surprised. "Killing five people in one minute, including two Soul Ancestor? He's actually that strong?"
At this moment, Zhao Wuji also arrived at the restaurant. Zhao Wuji had accompanied them all the way to protect the students, so he was naturally paying close attention to everything that was happening inside the restaurant.
" Teacher Zhao, how strong was that Yang Podi just now?"
Zhao Wuji shook his head. "In such a short time, I only saw him make one move, so I don't know his exact strength. I couldn't even sense his specific Soul Power Level. He must have some hidden Soul Power treasure on him."
"The leader of the Canghui Academy is also Soul King, but he was able to defeat a Soul King in one move, so his strength is extremely formidable. Moreover, I feel that he is incredibly strong, probably not much weaker than me."
Dai Mubai seemed very surprised. " Teacher Zhao, how is this possible? You are Soul Saint, especially in terms of strength. I'm afraid there are few Soul Saint who can compare to you."
Zhao Wuji was also puzzled.
In the end, everyone looked at Ning Rongrong, seemingly filled with questions.
Ning Rongrong observed everyone's expressions before speaking, "That person Yang Podi, a member of the Breaking Clan. He's five years older than me, so he should be seventeen this year. He joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy when he was twelve, and his Soul Power Level was thirty-five at that time."
"I remember my dad and Grandpa Jian saying that this person is exceptionally talented, and every Soul Ring he absorbs is a power-type Soul Ring, and he absorbs each Soul Ring Soul Ring a Soul Beast of a higher level. Back when he was still Soul Elder, he could already defeat Soul Ancestor in the Soul Fighting Arena."
The Shrek members were stunned by what they heard; they hadn't expected the strange person they had just encountered to be so powerful.
Everyone present was considered a genius, but even the fastest, Tang San, was only level 29 at age 12. This person, however, was already level 35 at age 12! What kind of cultivation speed is this?
Yang Podi had no time to care about what the Shrek Academy members thought; all he wanted was to rest and get home as soon as possible.
Although the time spent in the Star Dou Great Forest was fruitful, it was still very tiring.