Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai's relationship softened

The situation on the field reversed in an instant.

Despite being at a disadvantage and barely clinging to life, Zhu Zhuqing unleashed an overwhelming, do-or-die offensive!

Gales howled, and traces of blood appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's body.

Dai Mubai's heart shook violently, and his movements slowed.

Watching that wounded figure refuse to stop, he simply could not harden his heart.

The intense ferocity faded, replaced by a heart full of reluctance and helplessness.

He knew that if it truly came to risking his life, he could do it too.

But if they kept fighting, Zhu Zhuqing would inevitably suffer serious injuries.

This was only a sparring match. It was not worth it.

Amid the thunderous roar of Soul Power, Dai Mubai abruptly withdrew all his Soul Power. The masses of light filling the sky dispersed, and his White Tiger Vajra Transformation faded.

Looking at the somewhat unsteady figure ahead, he shook his head and said,

"I... concede."

As the final word fell, the field went quiet.

Zhu Zhuqing's mind, stretched to its limit, lost all strength. Her body swayed, and she nearly collapsed, barely keeping herself upright with her last shred of strength.

Seeing this, Dai Mubai flashed over and supported Zhu Zhuqing.

Looking at the wounds on her body, he wanted to speak but stopped.

Ning Rongrong's legs gave way as well. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda dimmed and disappeared, and her breathing grew weak.

The Starlight Spirit Deer beside her crouched slightly and caught her.

"First Soul Skill, Holy Light!"

In a situation like this, Chu Feng still had to step in and clean things up.

A holy light appeared above the battlefield.

Tiny healing particles drifted onto Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.

Their wounds stopped bleeding at a speed visible to the naked eye, and their pain was soothed little by little.

However, this was only a simple treatment of their injuries. Zhu Zhuqing's depleted Soul Power and overtaxed meridians would still require a period of recuperation afterward.

"Boss, there's us too!" Oscar called out.

Why had that light not shone on him and Dai Mubai?

"That's right-no, wait. It can only affect two people at a time," Chu Feng explained.

This was only the first Soul Skill produced by fusing Oscar's and Dai Mubai's badges. It could heal injuries and restore Soul Power for at most two people.

Besides, Dai Mubai and Oscar were not injured.

Throughout the entire battle, the two girls, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, had actually fought the hardest.

"Thank you. I can walk on my own."

Feeling that she had recovered enough, Zhu Zhuqing pushed away Dai Mubai, who was supporting her.

This time, however, her refusal was no longer as stiff as before. It held a little warmth.

Although she still looked at Dai Mubai as though he were a stranger, the disgust from before had diminished.

Dai Mubai could feel this change most clearly, and his heart pounded wildly.

It was worth it. This battle was truly worth it.

He had not lost. He had won.

A major breakthrough in his relationship with Zhu Zhuqing mattered more than anything else.

He owed Zhu Zhuqing far too much.

"All right, all right, Zhuqing. Walk slowly." Dai Mubai's voice was very soft, as though speaking any louder would hurt her.

Seeing Dai Mubai's ingratiating manner, Zhu Zhuqing sighed softly. "There's no need for this. I'm the one who can't get past what's in my heart."

With that, Zhu Zhuqing quickened her pace and left Dai Mubai behind.

"Zhuqing, wait for me." Ning Rongrong caught up with Zhu Zhuqing, making a face as she passed Dai Mubai.

"Boss, we won this time."

Ning Rongrong snatched the drink from Chu Feng's hand, disdainfully tossed away his straw, and took out a new one to drink from.

"Impressive, our young lady Rongrong," Chu Feng offered a rare compliment.

"But Zhuqing was even more impressive."

This time, Chu Feng had gotten to see Zhu Zhuqing's strength when she went all out.

That sort of life-disregarding assault was truly frightening.

If Dai Mubai had not had the White Tiger Vajra Transformation and the shield provided by Oscar's flying mushroom, she might have won without him even going easy on her.

Hearing Chu Feng's praise, Zhu Zhuqing gave a rare, faint smile.

This was recognition of her strength.

"All right, put away your Contract Soul Beasts first." Chu Feng pointed at the Contract Soul Beasts on the field.

Once Zhu Zhuqing and the others stopped fighting, the Contract Soul Beasts had also halted their attacks and were still gathered together chatting.

"Let them stay a little longer. They're always in the Soul Ring space," Ning Rongrong said sweetly.

With that, she willed the Starlight Spirit Deer to take on its little-beast form.

It looked less conspicuous this way.

Seeing this, the other Contract Soul Beasts shrank as well.

Four adorable creatures were now chasing one another and playing on the battlefield.

Seeing this, Chu Feng did not put them away.

Ever since Ning Fengzhi and the other two had visited last time, he had had the organization use Soul Guidance Technology to seal off Shrek Academy.

They had set up a layer of projections outside Shrek Academy.

No matter which direction outsiders looked from, they could not see what was happening inside Shrek.

It also had an alert function. Even a Titled Douluo would have to reveal themselves upon arriving.

After all, Chu Feng had lately been bringing out more and more outrageous things for Tang San and the others, and none of these could be exposed to the outside world.

He needed to take precautions.

"Boss, do we still have a chance to get Number Zero Battle Armor?" Oscar asked with a mournful face.

As a Food System Soul Master, reaching Soul King would be even harder for him.

He did not want to be the last of the Shrek Seven Devils to wear Battle Armor.

"Hmph, you'll have to get in line," Ning Rongrong said.

She and Zhu Zhuqing would be the first batch to wear Number Zero Battle Armor.

"Don't worry, Little Ao. Research on Number Zero Battle Armor won't go that quickly," Tang San explained, scratching his head.

He only had a research direction for Number Zero Battle Armor.

Actually making it a reality would still take quite a lot of time.

Battle Armor was not that simple.

"Little San, I believe in you."

Oscar patted Tang San's shoulder.

"Hehe, it should be my turn to fight Little San next, right?"

"Little San, if I win, I get a share of the Battle Armor too."

Ma Hongjun hooked an arm around Tang San's neck and vigorously ruffled his hair.

"I won't lose," Tang San replied confidently.

Apart from Chu Feng, whom he sincerely acknowledged as superior, he feared none of the others.

Not even Ma Hongjun, whose Martial Soul attributes somewhat countered his own.

"Don't fight, don't fight..." Flender's voice suddenly rang out.

The next instant, Flender descended from the sky.

"Little Feng, something's happened!"

Chu Feng's expression sharpened.

With all his years of experience, Flender had long since developed the composure to remain calm when things happened.

For him to look so panicked now, something had happened.

Had Spirit Hall come knocking?

Or was something major about to happen to the academy?

"What is it?"

Seeing this, Tang San grew nervous too.

Surely nothing was really about to go wrong at the academy?

"Do you need help?" Ning Rongrong asked directly.

She was already thinking that if something major really was about to happen, she would call Ning Fengzhi and the others over again.

She already knew about Ning Fengzhi and the other two's previous visit and had made a fuss over it.

"What happened? Don't panic."

Chu Feng suppressed his emotions and looked at Flender.

"It's Yu Xiaogang. That fellow is stirring up trouble in Suotuo City," Flender said rapidly.

"Yu Xiaogang? Let him stir up trouble. What does that have to do with us?" A hint of distaste appeared on Chu Feng's face.