Xiao Wu returned

He planned to have Tang San study Soul Guidance Technology under Wang Er.

"Who?" Wang Er grew interested.

An assistant would be great. An assistant could help him work.

Anyone the leader took a fancy to and wanted him to personally mentor had to be a genius.

As long as he trained them well, the organization would gain another pillar in the future.

"He's a classmate of mine at the academy, named Tang San."

"He has a great talent for mechanisms and weapons, so I imagine he won't do badly with Soul Guidance Technology either."

Although Tang San had never encountered Soul Guidance Technology, he was confident Tang San would succeed.

This was the chosen one. He should be good at anything.

He was practically a born workhorse, ready to turn the mill wherever he went.

"All right, I'll be sure to teach him properly."

Chu Feng nodded and continued leafing through the research log. After finding no problems, he handed it back to the researcher keeping the records.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving."

"Remember, if there's anything you can't decide on in the future, you must ask me first. Don't act on your own again, or I'll dock your pay."

To prevent another incident like "halting the Soul Guidance Pistol," a warning was still necessary.

"Yes," Wang Er answered hurriedly.

Chu Feng waved a hand, turned, and left, returning to the equipment storage room.

Seeing Tang San still there talking to Xiao Wu on the communicator, he rolled his eyes.

Did they really have that much to talk about?

"Hey, Little San, time to go."

"Oh, okay. Bye for now, Xiao Wu. I'll wait for you at the academy gates tomorrow," Tang San said gently, his face full of smiles.

"Okay! See you tomorrow, Third Brother." Xiao Wu's sugary voice came through the Soul Guidance Communicator.

"You hang up first."

"No, you hang up first."

"Then let's hang up together."

"Okay! One, two, three... Why didn't you hang up, Third Brother?"

"I don't want to..." Before Tang San could finish, Chu Feng came over and snatched the Soul Guidance Communicator away.

"I'll hang up for Little San. Bye."

He really couldn't stand it.

He would absolutely never let Tang San and Xiao Wu act all lovey-dovey in front of him again.

Chu Feng cut off the Soul Power supply to the Soul Guidance Communicator and tossed it back to Tang San.

"Don't take it out and use it when there are lots of people around."

The tips of Tang San's ears reddened slightly, and he coughed softly. "Mm, I know."

He carefully put away the Soul Guidance Communicator, thinking he would continue chatting with Xiao Wu once he returned to the dorm.

They had been apart for so long, and there was so much to say.

Chu Feng rolled his eyes again, having already guessed what Tang San was thinking.

Without saying anything else, he led Tang San out of the secret base and back to the original entrance.

Tang San couldn't help turning to glance at the entrance. Smacking his lips, he said, "I really never imagined there was such a hidden place beneath the academy. Do the dean and the others know?"

Surely you couldn't have built an underground base like this right under Flender's nose.

"Of course he knows, but he doesn't get involved in our organization's affairs. He only manages Shrek Academy."

"Right now, Zhu Zhuqing and Rongrong are the only ones at the academy who don't know about this."

Over the years, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others had gradually learned about his organization and had all joined.

Now, only Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, the two recent arrivals, didn't know.

Hearing this, Tang San felt a little disappointed.

He had thought he was the first of the Shrek Seven Devils to be brought into the organization.

Noticing Tang San's mood, Chu Feng patted his shoulder and smiled. "But they don't have your talent for research."

"You're the first to join the Soul Guidance Research Institute."

People like Dai Mubai had strong limbs and simple minds.

They also couldn't stand the tedium of research, so they could only be used as combat personnel.

Only someone like Tang San, who had a nimble mind and could settle down to work, suited the Soul Guidance Research Institute.

At those words, a faint smile appeared on Tang San's face.

I really am the special one.

I must do well with this Soul Guidance Technology, Tang San silently resolved.

Boss Chu thought so highly of him. He had to produce some results.

Seeing Tang San's slightly proud expression, the corners of Chu Feng's mouth lifted too.

That's right. That's exactly how it should be.

Work hard for me.

"Go back and rest. Training continues tomorrow."

Tang San nodded and took off running as fast as he could.

He wanted to get back sooner to call Xiao Wu on the communicator.

"Ah, youngsters." Chu Feng shook his head and strolled through the moonlight.

Early the next morning, Chu Feng had just reached the training grounds when he heard Xiao Wu, Tang San, and the others chattering away.

"Xiao Wu, you're finally back! I missed you to death." Ning Rongrong pressed herself tightly against Xiao Wu, even pushing Little San off to the side.

"It's good that you're all right, Xiao Wu." Zhu Zhuqing's face also showed delight.

Xiao Wu was one of her few friends, and she certainly didn't want anything to happen to her.

"Hehe, sorry for making everyone worry." Xiao Wu wrapped her arms around Ning Rongrong in return, feeling a little guilty.

After all, nothing had happened to her, yet she had made so many people worry about her.

Someday, she would have to explain the situation and give them a proper apology.

"Ahem. Since you're back, join the training." Chu Feng spoke from behind them.

"Boss, you're heartless! Xiao Wu only just got back."

Ning Rongrong puffed out her cheeks and looked at Chu Feng indignantly.

"Boss Chu, let Xiao Wu rest first," Tang San hurriedly added.

He thought Xiao Wu must have suffered a great deal in the Star Dou Great Forest. She even looked a little haggard.

"No, no, I can join the training. I don't want to rest."

Before Chu Feng could speak, Xiao Wu stepped forward and hurriedly declared that she wanted to train.

She didn't want to rest anymore!

She had already had enough idling around these past few days in the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Xiao Wu, are you really okay? You've even got dark circles under your eyes." Ning Rongrong touched the area around Xiao Wu's eyes.

Xiao Wu glanced at Tang San and said a little guiltily, "It's nothing. My eyes have just been a little uncomfortable lately."

She couldn't very well say it was because she had chatted with Tang San for too long last night, then spent the latter half of the night thinking about how to explain to everyone what she had been doing in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Tang San lowered his head, scratched it, and gave an awkward smile.

Xiao Wu seemed so tired because he had spent too long talking to her on the communicator last night.

"All right, get into position and train." Chu Feng put on a stern expression.

Even if a god came, as long as he got their badge, they would have to train.

If you don't work hard, how am I supposed to grow stronger?

Everyone rolled their eyes at Chu Feng before returning to their positions and taking out their secret manuals to begin cultivating.

Chu Feng also gave Xiao Wu a suitable secret manual.

Seeing everyone cultivating attentively, Chu Feng nodded in satisfaction.

"Rongrong, put some effort into it."

"Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, you can cultivate together, but Zhu Zhuqing focuses on power attacks and Mubai on agility attacks. Exchange insights with each other."

"Fatty, no sneaking food during training."

"Little San, stop bothering Xiao Wu while she cultivates."

"Boss, I'm helping Xiao Wu," came Tang San's voice, arguing his case.

"Your mouth is practically touching Xiao Wu's face..."