“Please forgive me, Sect Master.
There is at least one Soul Saint and several Soul Emperor-level powerhouses inside Shrek Academy.
This subordinate is incompetent and was unable to enter and investigate.
However, the letter you instructed me to deliver has already been given to a teacher at Shrek Academy and will definitely reach their dean.” A young man knelt on one knee in front of Ning Fengzhi, cupping his hands as he spoke.
“You’ve worked hard.
You may withdraw.” “Yes.” The young man cupped his hands once more and quickly left the hall.
Ning Fengzhi murmured to himself, “Flander, oh Flander, you really are a person with ideals.
I want to see just what kind of person you can educate my daughter into.
Perhaps only by leaving home will that little witch learn to behave.” “Besides, Leihan is also there, so I don’t need to worry too much.” With that, he smiled elegantly and turned into the inner room.
Xue Lei Han sheathed his sword and arrived at the training field, where Dai Mubai was already waiting.
Xue Lei Han nodded, then stood still, waiting for Dean Flender’s arrival.
Soon after, Tang San, Xiao Wu, a fatty, Zhu Zhuqing, Oscar, and Ning Rongrong arrived one after another, lining up in a row.
Xue Lei Han kept his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart, remaining silent.
He felt the cold girl named Zhu Zhuqing’s gaze linger on him for a moment before moving away.
Xue Lei Han raised his head, looking at the azure blue sky, and felt the ice-blue soul power within his body.
He silently nodded; his soul power had become even purer.
After waiting about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Xue Lei Han and the others finally saw the dean walking over.
At this moment, Oscar seemed to still be talking with Tang San and Xiao Wu.
“You’re wrong about that.
Our Dean Flender is famously vengeful.
Of course, his greatest strength is protecting his own.” Xue Lei Han saw a trace of cunning quickly flash through Flender’s eyes and felt slightly curious about what method he would use to discipline Ning Rongrong.
The little witch of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School was not easy to manage!
Flender walked up to the group, stopped, and carefully observed everyone, as if he wanted to see through them completely.
Then he spoke with his magnetic, hoarse voice: “This year is very good.
We have five more little monsters.
I, Shrek Academy Dean Flender, welcome you all on behalf of the academy.
Later, each of you will hand over one hundred gold coins to Teacher Li in charge of finances.
Mubai.” Dai Mubai stepped forward at the call, his voice respectful and full of admiration as he bowed and said, “Dean.” Flender said, “Five more junior brothers and junior sisters have arrived.
Later, tell them the academy’s rules.
Then each of you goes back and rests, restoring yourselves to your best condition as much as possible.
Today’s first class will begin in the evening.
Oscar, you and Ning Rongrong are exceptions.
You two, come with me.” Oscar’s face immediately fell.
Reluctantly, he walked to Flender and saluted.
Only when he saw Ning Rongrong walk to his side did his expression improve somewhat.
Flender waved his hand.
“The rest of you may go rest.
Remember, before it gets dark, bring yourselves to your best condition.
Don’t blame me for not warning you.
The teaching in this academy is different from other places.
You may even face danger.” Seeing this, the group dispersed one after another.
Only Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Xue Lei Han remained.
Xue Lei Han genuinely wanted to see what method Flender would use to make Ning Rongrong reveal her true colors.
He believed that his godfather Ning Fengzhi, like him, hoped Ning Rongrong would change somewhat.
After all, she was the only auxiliary-type soul master among Ning Fengzhi’s children who had reached over twentieth-rank soul power at the age of twelve.
Xue Lei Han, on the other hand, had been able to leap several ranks in a single day when absorbing his spirit ring because of the energy from the Ice Phoenix that had resided in his body during his childhood.
But he constantly told himself that this was external power, not his own power.
He wanted to rely on his own power to protect the people he wanted to protect!
A person living in this world can only rely on themselves!
If one relies on external forces, they are nothing but a silver spearhead that looks impressive but is useless inside.
The resolve in Xue Lei Han’s eyes grew stronger, and his hand firmly gripped the scabbard of the Azure Rose Thorn Sword.
Seeing Oscar and Ning Rongrong being sent off to run, Xue Lei Han felt a trace of puzzlement.
Then Flender gave him a look that said to stay calm.
Tang San seemed to have been called away by Flender for a private talk.
Only Xiao Wu and Xue Lei Han remained here.
Xiao Wu still felt a trace of lingering fear in her heart.
To be honest, she was not used to facing someone as silent and reserved as Xue Lei Han.
Seeing Xiao Wu remain silent, Xue Lei Han nodded at her, then carried his sword and returned to the dormitory.
“Where is my dormitory again?” Xue Lei Han looked at the rows of wooden houses in front of him and muttered in a low voice.
Because he had been outside breaking through the entire previous night, Dai Mubai had not had the chance to tell him which room was his.
“Isn’t this Leihan?
What’s wrong?” Speak of the devil and he shall appear.
Dai Mubai walked up from behind and slapped a large hand onto Xue Lei Han’s shoulder.
“I don’t know where my dormitory is.” Xue Lei Han said with a trace of helplessness.
“Look at my memory, I completely forgot.
You, Tang San, and Oscar share a room.
Oscar sleeps in almost every morning, so you and Tang San will have to drag him up, okay?” After cracking a joke, Dai Mubai led Xue Lei Han through twists and turns until they arrived in front of a small wooden house.
“This is your dormitory.
Rest well; there’s still class tonight.” Dai Mubai chatted and laughed with Xue Lei Han for a bit.
After bidding each other farewell, Dai Mubai walked into his own wooden house.
“Class at night, huh.” Xue Lei Han pushed open the door, found an empty bed, then sat cross-legged and focused his mind.
Now when he cultivated normally, cold air no longer emerged.
This was the control he had only recently mastered.
Brothers from Heaven Dou Academy, I hope you are all well now.
Xue Lei Han closed his eyes, the corners of his mouth slightly lifting.
The figures of Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Oslo, and Yufeng appeared one by one in his mind.
As the captain, I must also work hard.
…
Night fell.
Shrek Academy Dean, the Four-Eyed Cat Eagle Flender, stood on the large training field, looking at the eight students before him.
Xue Lei Han, wearing a neat and sharp outfit, arrived at the training field first.
His short hair fluttered, and his entire demeanor appeared energetic and valiant.
After everyone stood in position, they noticed that Flender’s attention was not on them, but on the other two students.
“Oscar, have you finished running twenty laps?” Flender’s gaze gave off a sharp feeling that made others dare not meet his eyes.
Oh, so that was it.
Looking at Ning Rongrong’s half-smiling expression and Flender’s aggressive stance, Xue Lei Han understood completely.
His god-sister had slacked off during the afternoon run and had been caught by Flender, who was intent on finding fault.
Flender smiled faintly and said, “So you ran off to Soto City by yourself, had a big meal, strolled around the commercial street of Soto City, and only just now came back to find Oscar, right?” Xue Lei Han listened to Flender’s description with a calm expression on his face, but sighed softly in his heart.
Ning Rongrong’s personality was still no different from the little witch he had seen two years ago.
Xue Lei Han glanced at the arrogant Ning Rongrong, who was throwing a tantrum, and fell silent.
This was Ning Rongrong’s chance to change, so no matter how she cried or made a fuss, or how she begged him, he would not help her.
This was for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School, for his godfather, and for Ning Rongrong herself.
Xue Lei Han simply stood straight and entered a cultivation state.
In his ears came the continuous sound of Ning Rongrong’s crying and shouting, along with several resentful glances cast his way, but he gritted his teeth and endured without listening.
Sometimes, scolding you is the greatest responsibility toward you.
I hope you can understand his words as soon as possible, Ning Rongrong, my god-sister.
“Alright, Leihan.
I’ve already had Oscar go comfort Ning Rongrong, so you don’t need to worry too much.” Flender walked in front of Xue Lei Han and spoke softly.
Xue Lei Han was not annoyed at having his cultivation interrupted.
Instead, he gratefully glanced at Flender.
Loyal advice is harsh to the ears but beneficial for action.
Although Flender had played the villain this time, Xue Lei Han believed the impact he brought to Ning Rongrong would be significant.
After patting Xue Lei Han on the shoulder, Flender stepped back a few paces and said to everyone, “Alright, prepare to set off.
You’ve all seen the result for Ning Rongrong and Oscar.
If you want to stay here and cultivate, you must follow the academy’s rules.
Attend every class well.
My words here are orders.
Next, you will begin Shrek’s first class.
Each of you will complete your own course independently.
Don’t blame me for not stating it in advance, if you don’t do well enough, even if you don’t die, you’ll shed a layer of skin.” With that, he tapped the ground with his tiptoe and lightly leaped out, heading toward the outside of the academy.
Xue Lei Han carried his sword and followed behind Flender with marvelous steps.
Dai Mubai followed closely behind Xue Lei Han, and behind Dai Mubai was Zhu Zhuqing.
A speed-attack soul master?
Xue Lei Han glanced back at Zhu Zhuqing’s steps and nodded.
“Leihan, where did you learn this footwork?” As expected of the Four-Eyed Cat Eagle, he could still speak while dashing at high speed.
“Taught by Sword Douluo Chen Xin.” “It seems you’ve grasped it well.” Flender saw that after a period of rapid travel, Xue Lei Han not only showed no signs of heavy breathing but had entered a strange breathing rhythm.
He immediately understood that this was the subtlety of this set of footwork.
From afar, Xue Lei Han saw a city where lights flickered.
It was the time when people who had worked hard all day let loose at night.
As they drew closer, everyone realized Flender had brought them to Soto City.
Xue Lei Han recalled Flender’s earlier words about shedding a layer of skin even if one didn’t die, and instantly understood.
He remembered those five years with the Huang Dou Battle Team, the life-and-death battles that were so painful that one wished for death.
When they won, everyone drank and celebrated; when they lost, everyone gathered to summarize their mistakes.
He couldn’t help but reveal a nostalgic smile.
It was just a pity that no one was there in the dimly lit place.