Shrek, Liu Erlong

Seeing that Dai Mubai knew what was good for him, Xu De nodded in satisfaction and tossed him off the arena platform. At that moment, the screen announced the Netherworld Heavenly Dragon Combination's victory.

After all, Dai Mubai was a living advertisement for attracting the Star Luo Imperial Family, so Xu De might as well let him live a little longer. Xu De had always been indifferent to Dai Mubai; it wasn't as though he could pull cheats out anywhere like Tang San.

Without an Immortal Herb, Dai Mubai was nothing but trash. Xu De could kill him whenever he wanted, so he might as well keep him around to provoke Zhu Zhuqing and even let him lend a hand. Just like today: Xu De and Zhu Zhuqing had only just met, and hadn't Dai Mubai given him a perfect assist?

The matches that followed weren't much to watch. Hu Liena and the Shui sisters were simply too strong. Even without using Soul Tools, they easily defeated their opponents, and Xiao Wu went without saying.

At Mingdu Soul Engineer Academy, in the hot spring behind the villa.

"Ah-, that was really fun today!" Huo Wu stretched in the pool, showing off her graceful curves. She had also moved into the villa. Although her talent was slightly lacking, the whole of Mingdu Soul Engineer Academy belonged to Xu De's family. Wherever she wanted to live, he only had to say the word.

Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, pursed her lips. She had been slacking off behind Xu De the whole time and had barely made her presence felt. Hu Liena and the others, meanwhile, had made it onto the Rising Star Ranking with several dazzling performances in the Soul Fighting Arena.

Inside the villa, Xu De lay on the sofa listening to the women play around, eagerly waiting for them to finish bathing so he could feast his eyes.

"Young master, Liu Erlong and Flender, the ones you mentioned, have arrived."

A respectful voice came from the villa entrance, shattering his pleasant wait. Damn it, why did they have to come now, instead of earlier or later?

Xu De rolled off the sofa, his eyes full of regret. Forget it, there would be plenty of chances to get to know each other later. He had better deal with these unstable factors first.

Xu De naturally paid Flender no mind. His strength could only be called average, and there were countless people in Mingdu stronger than him. Even the Golden Sacred Dragon, the three-person combination skill, was average in Xu De's eyes. What good could come of anything connected to that piece of trash Yu Xiaogang?

His main reason for seeking out Flender was Oscar. Although Oscar couldn't form the Light of Recovery with Ning Rongrong, the Mirror Image Sausage alone was already freakishly powerful. Just imagine: on a battlefield, when a group of opponents equal to you in strength suddenly revealed top-tier Martial Souls like the Purple Brilliant Heaven Destroying Dragon, the Sun, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, how would you stand against them?

Mass production and storage would probably be the hardest parts, but the Sun Moon Empire had no shortage of potions and Soul Tools for restoring Soul Power. Let Oscar suffer a little and the whole Sun Moon Empire would benefit. Why not?

"Dean Flender, everyone from Shrek Academy, a very warm welcome to Mingdu Soul Engineer Academy."

In the office, Meng Shu smiled at Flender, the teachers behind him, and the two youths. As fellow arrivals from the Douluo Continent, they were natural allies.

Meng Shu was genuinely happy. Even though he was one of the crown prince's men and Meng Yiran's grandfather, the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Masters still looked down on him somewhat. Now that Flender and the others had arrived, he could be said to have trusted followers of his own.

After all, the people of Shrek had no other choice. In the Sun Moon Empire, they could only rely on the crown prince's power, just like him and Dugu Bo.

"Where's Xiaogang? Where is he? How is he now?"

Before Flender could answer, a beautiful woman beside him spoke up anxiously. She looked to be in her thirties and wore a simple cyan cloth dress.

"There's no need to worry, Teacher's wife. Teacher is doing well in every way now!" Just as Meng Shu was at a loss for an answer, Xu De entered through the doorway. He wore a black-and-white fitted outfit that showed off his strong physique. Together with his mismatched red and white eyes, it made him look extraordinarily handsome and bewitching.

Flender, Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and the others couldn't help exclaiming inwardly, What a spirited and handsome young man.

"You just said, 'Teacher'? 'Teacher's wife'?" Liu Erlong had noticed that detail and stared at the young man in a daze.

Xu De looked at Liu Erlong with clear eyes and a composed expression. Time had left no trace on her face. Her features were still delicate and captivating against her pale complexion, and coupled with her voluptuous figure, she possessed a mature charm unlike that of a young girl.

"That's right, I'm the Grandmaster's final disciple! I'm also the disciple he's proudest of! The Grandmaster said I was his everything, and his only wish was for me to become the strongest Soul Master on the continent!"

Xu De felt a little sick. Calling that piece of trash Yu Xiaogang "Grandmaster" really disgusted him, but to win over the people of Shrek and Liu Erlong, he still had to put on a bit of an act.

"Then where is Xiaogang now? Can you take me to him?" After hearing Xu De's words, Liu Erlong leaned over him. Although there was some distance between them, Erlong still accidentally caught Xu De's arm between her breasts.

No wonder Boss Cao had such unusual tastes. I've got to carry on the legacy of the Wei Martial Emperor!

Xu De coughed dryly and composed himself. "Since you're so anxious, Teacher's wife, I'll take you to him right now! Dean Flender, everyone from Shrek, I'll leave you in Director Meng's hands. You must receive them with the highest honors!"

Seeing how much importance Xu De attached to them, the people of Shrek couldn't help feeling grateful. They had suffered plenty of suppression from the Barak Royal Family in the Balak Kingdom. How could there be such a vast difference between people?

On the path to the Odd-job Department.

"Why did you call me Teacher's wife just now? Has Xiaogang finally gotten over it?"

Looking at Liu Erlong's expectant eyes, Xu De slowly shook his head. "The Grandmaster still can't get past that hurdle. Or rather, the Grandmaster has been through some unpleasant things and has changed."

Liu Erlong found Xu De's strange words puzzling. What unpleasant changes? "Then why did you call me Teacher's wife?"

"Because I think true love shouldn't be held back by worldly conventions. Teacher told me about what happened between you. He also said that, if he could, he'd never want to see you again. But I think your courage in giving up everything for love is deeply admirable, Teacher's wife." When Xu De finished, he looked at Liu Erlong with sincere admiration.

Liu Erlong's expression darkened at the first part. After hearing the rest, however, her maternal instincts surged, and she pulled Xu De into her arms. It had been so long since she had met someone who understood her. Xu De was the first.

Feeling Liu Erlong's soft, warm breasts, Xu De couldn't help feeling his blood surge. At that moment, Liu Erlong seemed to radiate a maternal glow.

"Teacher's wife, perhaps we should come back another time. The Grandmaster seems to have something going on today. He's been in his room for almost the whole day."

Xu De wore a deeply conflicted expression, as though he were hiding something. Liu Erlong was somewhat puzzled. What secret was there that she couldn't be allowed to see?

Liu Erlong refused, so Xu De led her to the entrance of the Odd-job Department, still wearing that conflicted expression. The place was very secluded, and with Yu Xiaogang's terrible reputation, almost no one came here. Even people passing by took a detour.

"The Grandmaster is inside!"

Xu De had already turned his head away, while Tian Meng covered his eyes in the sea of consciousness. Liu Erlong grew even more curious. She approached the window and was just about to call out to Yu Xiaogang when the sight inside made her body tremble involuntarily, and an expression of disbelief spread across her face!