Senior?
Brother-in-law?
Involving Xiao Wu’s future husband, Tang San’s mind fell into complete chaos.
From an emotional standpoint, he was unwilling to entrust Xiao Wu to anyone.
Only he could protect his younger sister.
But considering the moral view from his previous life, where an elder brother was like a father, a girl would eventually have to marry.
Could he, as the head of the family, delay Xiao Wu’s future happiness?
At most, after confirming the candidate, he would test him properly and see whether the other party had the ability to bring happiness to his younger sister/daughter.
This person, Wu Ming—
Diligent!
Clever!
Affable!
He was even more outstanding than himself!
Perhaps entrusting Xiao Wu to him was not a bad choice?
[Wait!]
[What am I thinking?]
As a Tang Sect disciple, he had to remain calm at all times!
But by the time Tang San came back to his senses, Wu Ming had already transformed into a streak of golden light and instantly charged right before him.
Smack!
A slap landed on Tang San’s face, shaking his upper dantian, causing Tang San’s mind to fall unconscious in an instant.
“Junior schoolbrother, we’re in the middle of a fight.
Don’t get distracted just because of one sentence from me.”
What brother-in-law?
It was merely a method Wu Ming used to distract Tang San.
Smashing into the ground once again, the back of his head hitting first, Tang San completely lost his fighting strength.
Finally.
Only Zhu Zhuqing, whose Spirit Power was almost exhausted, remained in the field.
At this moment, she was standing guard in front of Ning Rongrong, who had already woken up.
After all, the test had not ended yet.
As long as Ning Rongrong had not completely left the field, she could continue joining the battle.
Only with her support did Zhu Zhuqing believe she had a slim chance of victory.
Wu Ming did not immediately attack.
He merely watched Zhu Zhuqing, waiting as time passed second by second, until Tang San and Xiao Wu woke up.
“Clap, clap!”
Wu Ming withdrew his Martial Soul and applauded.
“Congratulations, you passed the test.”
“Huh?”
Xiao Wu’s face was full of confusion.
“We didn’t beat you.”
“Do you still remember what I said before the test?
Aside from defeating me, you could also obtain my recognition.”
In other words.
Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing had already obtained his, Wu Ming’s, recognition.
Xiao Wu was extremely excited.
Tang San, however, was puzzled.
After all, one could say they had been completely defeated, so how had they obtained Wu Ming’s recognition?
Could he be making things convenient for them?
Although he longed to join Shrek Academy, joining in this manner—
His self-esteem was somewhat affected.
“Little Ming, your recognition is just lip service, right?
How did they pass?
Their cooperation was a complete mess.” Zhao Wuji folded his arms over his chest, suspecting that these four might have bribed Wu Ming earlier, or that Wu Ming was deliberately passing them all to avoid trouble for the academy because of Ning Rongrong’s identity.
“Their cooperation was indeed not perfect, but the four of them did not grow up together from childhood.
Being able to cooperate like this already shows extraordinary talent.”
On this point, Wu Ming was not lying.
At the start, Zhu Zhuqing carried Ning Rongrong and ran off, while Tang San bought time for her.
How could that not be called cooperation?
But the most important thing was—
“They all care about their teammates.
Even though they only met each other not long ago, this quality is rare and precious.”
Wu Ming wore a smile, his tone gentle, like an older brother from next door, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.
Afterward, he looked at Ning Rongrong again, his tone slightly teasing.
“Of course, this Ning Rongrong’s Martial Soul is quite good, so she’s specially recruited.”
“What?
My Martial Soul is the only good thing about me?”
Ning Rongrong’s face was filled with disbelief.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul was indeed the continent’s top auxiliary-system Tool Martial Soul, but with Wu Ming saying this about her, compared to the other three, it was as if she had no merits at all, and they were only compromising because of the clan behind her.
It was true that she was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and it was also true that she usually enjoyed many privileges.
But she also had pride.
She was a Spirit Master and absolutely did not believe she would lose to others!
Not to mention that she was in her “rebellious phase,” or she would not have ignored her father’s arrangements and run from the imperial capital to the territory of Balak Kingdom.
And Wu Ming’s purpose in doing this was simple.
Ning Rongrong was the true thorn among the four.
She had been pampered since childhood and spoiled by Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.
She was rather conceited.
Once dissatisfied, she would expose her witch-like nature and not care about others’ feelings.
Admittedly.
On Douluo Continent, strength was respected, and the strong possessed privileges… that could be considered an unwritten rule.
But on the surface, one still had to speak of some righteousness.
Therefore, Ning Rongrong’s temper had to be changed a little.
Otherwise, with her attitude of disregarding others from the bottom of her heart, aside from the elders of her own family who would indulge her, no one else would be able to stand it.
So.
Wu Ming chose provocation.
After all, rebellious young girls were always competitive.
“Uh… Aside from your appearance and Martial Soul, I really can’t see any more of your merits right now.”
Wu Ming was telling the truth, and also gave her an encouraging look.
“Of course, if you think I’m looking down on you, you can go take the entrance examinations of other academies.
“But the twenty gold spirit coins won’t be refunded, okay?”
For a moment, Ning Rongrong laughed from anger.
With both hands on her waist, she snorted coldly.
“If you tell me to leave and I just leave, wouldn’t that be too embarrassing?
Just you wait.
I’ll make you see my other merits!”
Wu Ming shrugged, but his attention was on the panel.
Because this battle had left a deep impression on the protagonist group, the three talents Calm, Confidence, and Agile all advanced from White rank to Yellow rank.
[Note: Calm (Yellow), Confidence (Yellow), and Affable (Yellow) can fuse.
Fuse them?]
[Yes!]
Wu Ming naturally agreed.
[Composed and Unhurried (Purple): Even under great pressure, you can still maintain a calm mood and clear thoughts.
Your heart is steady, and your bearing is leisurely.
Even your enemies, upon seeing you, will show a little admiration.]
After obtaining this talent, the corner of Wu Ming’s mouth rose slightly.
His gentle smile caused Ning Rongrong to freeze for a moment, and then her cheeks reddened as she muttered, “Hmph, he’s just a little handsome.”
Xiao Wu heard her muttering and nodded.
“He is pretty handsome.”
Tang San’s ears twitched, and his mood became just a little complicated.
Only after glancing at Dai Mubai did Zhu Zhuqing echo Xiao Wu and say, “This is what a true expert is.”
“…”
Dai Mubai clenched his fists, making cracking sounds.
He bore resentment toward Wu Ming, but in his eyes, the other party’s composed and unhurried bearing was like an insurmountable mountain.
He had no choice but to admit it.
The gap between him and Wu Ming was extremely large.
So large that even if his Spirit Power was one rank higher than Wu Ming’s, if he faced Wu Ming, he would absolutely be taken down within ten moves.
Shrek Academy only accepted monsters.
And Wu Ming was a monster among monsters!
“Don’t praise me like that, or I’ll get proud.”
Hearing the three girls’ praise, Wu Ming put his hands on his hips and laughed loudly, revealing the youthful liveliness of a boy and further drawing his relationship with the four of them closer.
Then he said to Zhao Wuji, “Teacher Zhao, if you don’t need me for anything else, I’ll take these four new students to the dormitory.”
“Go on.”
Zhao Wuji waved his hand.
Seeing Dai Mubai about to follow, he grabbed Dai Mubai’s shoulder, the corner of his mouth curling into a playful arc.
“Little Bai, you stay.
I’ll drill you for a bit.”
“No, Teacher Zhao, I still have things to do.
I really do!”
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing’s retreating figure, Dai Mubai panicked.
But Zhao Wuji would not indulge him and said, “I’m warning you, don’t harm the new girls.
Otherwise, I’ll drill you every day.”
Dai Mubai wanted to cry but had no tears…